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ORDINANCE NO.487
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE TIMING OF GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT TO BE SERVED BY CITY UTILITIES
ADDING SECTION 825.34 TO THE MEDINA ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, MINNESOTA ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 825.34 of the Medina code of ordinances is added as follows:
STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT TO BE SERVED BY CITY UTILITIES
Section 825.34. Staging and Growth.
Subd. 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the timing of
growth and development within the city consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Such
regulations are in the public interest to ensure the preservation of the rural heart of the
City and to promote contiguous growth in order to provide efficient and cost-effective
services to residents.
Subd. 2. Urban Services Phasing Plan.
(a) Property shall not be served by city water or sanitary sewer utilities prior to the date
described within the Urban Services Phasing Plan, except as regulated herein.
The Urban Services Phasing Plan, herein referred to as the "Phasing Plan," can be
found within the Comprehensive Plan and is hereby incorporated by reference as
if fully set forth herein and as it may be amended from time to time.
(b) The city council, following consultation of the planning commission, may consider
requests for flexibility to the date which city water and sanitary sewer utility
services are available according to the Phasing Plan, as permitted within the
Comprehensive Plan. Properties shall only be prioritized for early development
when it is determined by the city that a proposed project significantly achieves the
criteria described below in Subd. 4. Such flexibility shall be at the sole discretion
of the city council, and be considered as described herein.
Subd. 3. Review Process for Phasing Plan Flexibility.
(a) In order for a project to be granted flexibility to the Phasing Plan, the property shall
require rezoning to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) district, unless the city
council waives this requirement. The council shall only waive the PUD
requirement upon a determination that review and regulation of the project can be
accomplished through the development standards, review procedures, and other
relevant regulations of the existing zoning district.
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(b) The city council shall deny a request for flexibility to the Phasing Plan, except upon a
finding that the proposed project significantly achieves the criteria identified in
Subd. 4 below. The following represents the minimum standard which must be
met in order for the city council to consider flexibility to the Phasing Plan. The
city council shall have the discretion to require achievement of additional city
objectives during the review process.
(1) The crucial factor described in Subd. 4(a) shall be determined to be achieved;
and
(2) Fifty or more points shall be achieved amongst the various primary and
secondary factors described in Subd. 4(b) and Subd. 4(c). The city may
grant a maximum of ten points for each primary factor and a maximum of
five points for each secondary factor.
(c) The project proposer shall be responsible to reimburse the city for the costs incurred
by the city in reviewing the request, including any additional costs of analyzing
the extent to which the project meets the review criteria for Phasing Plan
flexibility.
Subd. 4. Criteria for Reviewing Requests for Phasing Plan Flexibility
(a) Crucial factor: Infrastructure Capacity.
The city shall review existing sanitary sewer, water, and street infrastructure to
determine if sufficient capacity exists to support all three of the following: 1)
existing development previously approved by the City; 2) the proposed project;
and 3) all other development which has been identified in the Comprehensive
Plan for the current Phasing period. If existing capacity is determined to be
insufficient for the proposed project, but the project proposes to make necessary
improvements, the city may give consideration to such proposal, provided the
improvements are constructed at no cost to the city or other property owners. The
improvements shall also be consistent with city infrastructure plans and policies
and be designed to serve other future development when appropriate.
(b) Primary factors (maximum of 10 points per item):
(1) Sustainability. To achieve this objective, the project shall incorporate
sustainable practices such as high energy efficiency, responsible
construction materials and processes, site design which supports multiple
transportation options, and other sustainable practices.
(2) Natural resource protection and low impact development. To achieve this
objective, the project shall incorporate low impact development practices
and exceptional natural resource and ecological preservation. Meeting the
minimum tree preservation and wetland protection regulations shall be
equivalent to one point, with additional points granted for additional
preservation.
(3) Proximity to existing development. To achieve this objective, the project
shall be adjacent to or a short distance from existing development which is
served by city utility services. Property which is immediately adjacent to
existing development shall be granted the most points, with fewer points
granted with increased distance.
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(4) Open Space Protection. To achieve this objective, the project shall
permanently protect open space from development. The number of points
granted shall be based on the relative size of the open space area protected
and the ecological value of the open space.
(5) Limited impacts on city services. Points for this objective shall be based
upon the expected need for city services, with fewer points granted for
projects which have a higher potential impact. For example:
(i) Projects which can access regional roadways with limited distance
on city streets may be granted additional points.
(ii) Commercial uses which create lower levels of traffic, particularly
truck traffic, may be granted additional points.
(iii) Commercial uses with lower water usage may be granted additional
points.
(c) Secondary factors (maximum of 5 points per item):
(1) High quality architectural design and materials. Points may be granted for
this objective for a number of different elements. Meeting the minimum
requirements of the underlying zoning district with regards to building
materials, modulation, and other relevant standards would be equivalent to
one point. Additional elements may include:
(i) Varying types of home within a single-family development.
(ii) Utilization of more high quality building materials, such as brick and
stone, than is required by the underlying zoning district.
(iii) Four-sided architecture.
(2) Community amenities. Points may be granted for this objective based on a
number of different amenities, examples of which include:
(i) Private trails, recreational, or gathering areas beyond which is
required as part of park dedication requirements.
(ii) High quality signage and lighting fixtures, to be maintained by the
property owner(s).
(3) Affordable housing (residential development only). To achieve this
objective, affordability shall be guaranteed by a covenant or similar means
approved by the city. The amount of points granted shall be based on the
level of affordability as well as the proportion of units which are
affordable.
(4) Employment opportunities (commercial/business development only). Points
for this objective shall be based on the number of employees, especially
new positions which will be filled after the user begins operations within
the city.
(5) Other factors. The City may grant additional points to projects that meet
objectives which are not specifically described above.
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SECTION II. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the city council of the city of Medina this 17th day of August, 2010.
ATTEST:
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
Published in the South Crow River News this 20`h day of August, 2010.
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