HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-18 Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval of the School Lake Nature Preserve 2nd Addition PlatMember Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2019-18
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
SCHOOL LAKE NATURE PRESERVE 2ND ADDITION PLAT
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, School Lake Nature Preserve, LLC (the "Owner") owns property located
east of Parkview Drive and north of County Road 24 (the "Property"), which is legally described
as:
Lot 2, Block 2 and Outlot E, School Lake Nature Preserve, Hennepin County, Minnesota;
and
WHEREAS, the Owner has made an application for preliminary plat approval to alter the
property lines between the lot and outlot by replatting the Property as School Lake Nature Preserve
rd Addition; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on March 12,
2019, reviewed the information provided by the Owner and City staff, heard testimony from
interested parties, and recommended approval of the preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed preliminary plat and the Planning
Commission recommendation and heard additional testimony on March 19, 2019; and
WHEREAS, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions noted below, the City Council
makes the following findings of fact in regard to the preliminary plat based on the requirements of
the Subdivision Ordinance:
a. The proposed preliminary plat is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and is not
premature for consideration.
b. The subdivision is appropriate for the physical conditions on the site including the
topography, storm water, natural resources, and soils.
c. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage.
d. The proposed subdivision is not likely to be injurious to public health.
e. The proposed subdivision and its improvements will not conflict with public or private
streets, easements, or right-of-ways.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants preliminary plat approval for School Lake Nature Preserve 2nd Addition, subject to
the following terms and conditions:
Resolution No. 2019-18
April 2, 2019
1. The Owner shall abide by the requirements of the wetland protection ordinance,
including easement, signage, and vegetation requirements.
2. The Owner shall submit any amendments to HOA covenants for review and approval of
the City.
3. The Owner shall take necessary actions to update the legal description of the
Conservation Easement to include the replacement conservation area.
4. The Owner shall meet the requirements of the City Attorney related to title issues and
recording procedures.
5. The application for final plat approval shall be submitted within 180 days of approval or
the preliminary plat approval shall be considered null and void, unless the Owner
requests and the City Council grants an extension of such deadline.
6. The Owner shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for
the cost of reviewing the amended Planned Unit Development, plat, and other relevant
documents.
Dated: April 2, 2019.
Attest:
By:
is
Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Anderson
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Anderson, DesLauriers, Martin, Pederson
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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April 2, 2019