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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10.17.2017 City Council Meeting PacketMEDINA AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 17, 2017 7:00 P.M. Medina City Hall 2052 County Road 24 Meeting Rules of Conduct: • Fill out and turn in white comment card • Give name and address • Indicate if representing a group • Limit remarks to 3-5 minutes I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the October 3, 2017 Regular Council Meeting B. Minutes of the October 11, 2017 Special Council Meeting V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution Certifying Delinquent Storm Water Utility Charges to the Hennepin County Auditor for Collection in 2018 B. Resolution Certifying Delinquent Utility Charges to the Hennepin County Auditor for Collection in 2018 C. Resolution Certifying Delinquent City Charges for Services to the Hennepin County Auditor for Collection in 2018 D. Resolution Accepting Public Utilities Within the Automotorplex Development E. Ordinance Establishing a Conservation Design -Planned Unit Development District for "School Lake Nature Preserve" and Amending the Official Zoning Map F. Resolution Authorizing Publication of the CD-PUD "School Lake Nature Preserve" Ordinance by Title and Summary G. Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval of a Plat and Granting Approval of a PUD General Plan of Development for a Conservation Design Subdivision to be Known as School Lake Nature Preserve H. Ordinance Regarding Solar Equipment; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code I. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Solar Equipment Ordinance by Title and Summary J. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit Approval to JEGM Revocable Trust for Accessory Structures in Excess of 5,000 Square Feet at 2705 Willow Drive K. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit Approval to JEGM Revocable Trust for Installation of Solar Equipment at 2705 Willow Drive VI. COMMENTS A. From Citizens on Items Not on the Agenda B. Park Commission C. Planning Commission VII. PRESENTATION A. Wayzata Public Schools — Special Election Questions VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Mark of Excellence Homes — Weston Woods — Planned Unit Development Concept Plan Review — 1952 Chippewa Road B. Mark of Excellence Homes — Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Planned Unit Development Concept Plan — East of Mohawk Drive and North of Highway 55 IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT X. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS XI. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS XII. ADJOURN Posted 10/13/2017 Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Medina City Council FROM: Scott Johnson, City Administrator DATE OF REPORT: October 12, 2017 DATE OF MEETING: October 17, 2017 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Report V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution Certifying Delinquent Storm Water Utility Charges to the Hennepin County Auditor for Collection in 2018 — The resolution certifies delinquent municipal storm water utilities to Hennepin County to be collected with 2018 taxes. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. B. Resolution Certifying Delinquent Utility Charges to the Hennepin County Auditor for Collection in 2018 — The resolution certifies delinquent municipal water and sewer utilities to Hennepin County to be collected with 2018 taxes. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. C. Resolution Certifying Delinquent City Charges for Services to the Hennepin County Auditor for Collection in 2018 — The resolution certifies delinquent city charges for services to Hennepin County to be collected with 2018 taxes. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. D. Resolution Accepting Public Utilities Within the Automotorplex Development — City Engineer Jim Stremel included the attached resolution accepting the public utilities for the Automotorplex Development. The reduction of the letter of credit for the project is at the discretion of the City Engineer and requires receipt of the warranty bond for the project. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. E. Ordinance Establishing a Conservation Design -Planned Unit Development District for "School Lake Nature Preserve" and Amending the Official Zoning Map — The City Council discussed the establishment of a CD-PUD district for "School Lake Nature Preserve" at their September 19, 2017 meeting and directed staff to prepare the attached ordinance for approval. Staff recommends approval. See attached ordinance. F. Resolution Authorizing Publication of the CD-PUD "School Lake Nature Preserve" Ordinance by Title and Summary — Staff recommends approval of the resolution to publish the ordinance by title and summary in lieu of the entire ordinance. See attached resolution. G. Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval of a Plat and Granting Approval of a PUD General Plan of Development for a Conservation Design Subdivision to be Known as School Lake Nature Preserve — The City Council discussed the preliminary plat and PUD approval for "School Lake Nature Preserve" at their September 19, 2017 meeting and directed staff to prepare the attached resolution for approval. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. H. Ordinance Regarding Solar Equipment; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code — The City Council discussed the amendments to the ordinance regarding solar equipment at the October 3, 2017 meeting and directed staff to prepare the attached ordinance for approval. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. I. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Solar Equipment Ordinance by Title and Summary — Staff recommends approval of the resolution to publish the ordinance by title and summary in lieu of the entire ordinance. See attached resolution. J. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit Approval to JEGM Revocable Trust for Accessory Structures in Excess of 5,000 Square Feet at 2705 Willow Drive — The City Council discussed the CUP for an accessory structure at 2705 Willow Drive at their October 3, 2017 meeting and directed staff to prepare the attached resolution for approval. Applicant indicated that they would like to increase the size of the storage building by 2 feet (20x20 instead of 20x18) from the original application. Staff has no concerns with the request for 2 additional feet and the attached resolution includes the 20X20 storage building. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. K. Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit Approval to JEGM Revocable Trust for Installation of Solar Equipment at 2705 Willow Drive — The City Council discussed the CUP for solar equipment at 2705 Willow Drive at their October 3, 2017 meeting and directed staff to prepare the attached resolution for approval. Staff recommends approval. See attached resolution. 2 VII. PRESENTATION A. Wayzata Schools Referendum Questions — Representatives from Wayzata School District will be at the meeting to present on the upcoming referendum questions. See attached questions. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Mark of Excellence Homes — Weston Woods — Planned Unit Development Concept Plan Review — 1952 Chippewa Road — Mark of Excellence Homes has requested review of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan for development of 94 twin -homes east of Mohawk Drive and north of Chippewa Road. The subject site for this PUD request is approximately 80 acres, but the eastern 3/5 of the site is wetland with approximately 30 buildable acres along Mohawk. Most of the upland areas are tilled farmland. The subject site is guided for Low Density Residential development in the current Comprehensive Plan within the immediate 2016-2010 staging period. The property is zoned Rural Residential -Urban Reserve, which is an interim zoning designation for property until development occurs consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Although the subject property is planned for development in the current Staging period in the existing comprehensive plan, it is important to note that the draft Comprehensive Plan Update has proposed to stage the subject property for development after 2025. The future land use of the property is not proposed to change, only the staging. See attached report. B. Mark of Excellence Homes — Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Planned Unit Development Concept Plan — East of Mohawk Drive and North of Highway 55 — Mark Smith has requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan for a proposed 48-lot single family subdivision east of Mohawk Drive and north of Highway 55. The concept plan also includes a 7.5 acre public park in the southern portion of the site. The same applicant has proposed a PUD Concept Plan for development of 94 twin -homes immediately to the north, which was presented separately. The subject site is predominantly guided for Mixed Use development in the current Comprehensive Plan within the immediate 2011-2020 staging period, although the southern 5 acres (3 buildable acres) is guided for commercial. The Mixed -Use land use requires a minimum of/2 of the property to be developed with a mix of residential land uses at a net density between 3.5-7 units per acre. The property is zoned Rural Residential -Urban Reserve, which is an interim zoning designation for property until development occurs consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. See attached report. 3 XI. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the bills, EFT 004333E-004349E for $47,853.30, order check numbers 046417-046496 for $272,409.28, and payroll EFT 508190-508220 for $48, 741.58. • Planning Department Update • Police Department Update • Public Works Department Update • Claims List 4 DRAFT 2 3 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3, 2017 4 5 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on October 3, 2017 at 6 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided. 7 8 I. ROLL CALL 9 10 Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Pederson, and Mitchell. 11 12 Members absent: None. 13 14 Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer 15 Jim Stremel, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Chief 16 of Police Ed Belland. 17 18 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.) 19 20 III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:01 p.m.) 21 The agenda was approved as presented. 22 23 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:01 p.m.) 24 25 A. Approval of the September 19, 2017 5:00 p.m. Special City Council Meeting 26 Minutes 27 Moved by Cousineau, seconded by Anderson, to approve the September 19, 2017 5:00 28 p.m. special City Council meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 29 30 B. Approval of the September 19, 2017 6:00 p.m. Special City Council Meeting 31 Minutes 32 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the September 19, 2017 6:00 33 p.m. special City Council meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 34 35 C. Approval of the September 19, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 36 Johnson noted that Martin submitted proposed changes for the Council to review and 37 advised that he would incorporate the changes. 38 39 It was noted on page four, line 11, it should state, "...Council should consider those 40 elements the draft Comprehensive Plan..." On page four, line 24, it should state, 41 "...connection east west of Arrowhead..." On page six, line 15, it should state, "...either 42 provision." On page seven, line five, it should state, "... cement holder a common 43 homeowners' association..." On page seven, line eight, it should state, "...unbuildable 44 acr age conservation easement..." On page nine, line 29, it should state, "...quality 45 resources in Medina priority site to consider for acquisition and protection in the near 46 future." On page 15, line 15, it should state, "He She stated that perhaps the applicant 47 should shows..." 48 49 Mitchell noted that when someone is opposed to the vote it is customary for the person 50 to explain why. He requested to add the following sentence on page 16, the last line, Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1 October 3, 2017 1 "Mitchell voted no because he felt that the five -acre zoning standard worked adequately 2 for this property and the conservation design was not beneficial." 3 4 Cousineau noted on page 18, her opposing vote reflected her concerns with additional 5 development in the business zoning that could have a potentially negative impact on the 6 density units that have already been guided. 7 8 Moved by Martin, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the September 19, 2017 regular 9 City Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 10 11 V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:09 p.m.) 12 13 A. Appoint Melissa Robbins to Community Service Officer Position 14 B. Resolution No. 2017-78 Recognizing Volunteers and Contributors to 15 Medina Celebration Day 16 C. Resolution No. 2017-79 Accepting Donations for Medina Celebration Day 17 Johnson thanked Anne Klaers, staff, all the businesses and residents that continue to 18 support Medina Celebration Day and make the event a success. 19 20 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion 21 passed unanimously. 22 23 VI. COMMENTS (7:10 p.m.) 24 25 A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda 26 There were none. 27 28 B. Park Commission 29 Scherer stated that the Park Commission will meet in a few weeks. He provided an 30 update on recent trail construction. He stated that there was a big turnout for 31 Celebration Day. 32 33 C. Planning Commission 34 Finke reported that the Planning Commission will meet the following week to consider a 35 Comprehensive Plan amendment and PUD Concept Plan for a 48-lot subdivision from 36 Mark of Excellence Homes. He stated that the Commission will continue the hearing 37 regarding the closed landfill zoning district, noting that a representative from the 38 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will be present. 39 40 VII. NEW BUSINESS 41 42 A. JEGM Revocable Trust — 2705 Willow Drive — Zoning Ordinance Text 43 Amendment related to Solar Equipment (7:12 p.m.) 44 Johnson noted that Item A and B are related as the first request is to amend the zoning 45 ordinance and the second is a request for conditional uses from the applicant. 46 47 Finke presented a request to amend the zoning code to allow up to 4,000 square feet of 48 ground mounted solar equipment. He provided additional background information on the 49 allowance for ground mounted solar equipment. He stated that the City does have a 50 ground mounted solar array on the Wright Hennepin property and noted that a permit 51 has been issued for another residential array as well. He reviewed the existing Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 2 October 3, 2017 1 regulations, noting that the primary discussion is the size allowed for ground mounted 2 equipment. He stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing the previous 3 month. He noted that there have been a series of amendments since the ground 4 mounted allowance was made in 2015 and provided a summary of those amendments. 5 He stated that there has been discussion on what the maximum square footage should 6 be and the 2,500-square foot size was discussed in conjunction with the 5OKW net 7 metering rule from the State of Minnesota. He stated that the average use for a home in 8 Medina exceeds the average use for the standard home in the state and therefore 9 perhaps a larger allowance should be made to support the use of the home. He stated 10 that the Commission recognized that larger arrays would still be an accessory use, 11 supplying power to the home itself. He stated that the Planning Commission 12 recommended increasing the maximum square footage up to 4,000 square feet. He 13 stated that the Commission also recommended enacting a one percent maximum for 14 ground mounted solar arrays. 15 16 John Sonnek, Charles Cudd, stated that they found the method determined by the 17 Planning Commission to be a good method. He stated that the retail rebate limit is 18 8OKW and noted that they would be using the full 79KW of energy. He stated that the 19 applicant's purpose is related to the environment and clean energy and is not attempting 20 to make money on this solar array. He stated that the applicant is very environmentally 21 aware and would like to have the clean energy. He noted that there are woods to the 22 south and north and they will be planting additional trees to create additional screening. 23 24 Pederson stated that he was surprised that the applicant could secure an 79KW rate and 25 commended the applicant for that. 26 27 Sonnek noted that the energy company is looking at peek use and this will make it 28 easier for them to keep up with the energy demands. 29 30 Anderson asked and received confirmation that the negotiation occurred with Wright 31 Hennepin Electric. 32 33 Mitchell stated that the main concern is that the neighboring property owners would be 34 impacted by the mechanical equipment. 35 36 Anderson stated that solar equipment is much less of a burden than it was years ago. 37 38 Cousineau stated that the landscape and setback could be adjusted to address those 39 concerns. 40 41 Finke stated that a 100-foot setback is required. He stated that screening is probably 42 the primary consideration as a Conditional Use Permit is reviewed. 43 44 Mitchell stated that the 100-foot setback and landscaping seem sufficient. 45 46 Mitchell suggested that the applicant's request be discussed at this same time and then 47 action be taken on both items A and B. 48 49 Finke presented the Conditional Use Permit request from the applicant for the ground 50 mounted solar equipment and two additional accessory structures. He noted that the 51 property already has a CUP for accessory structures with a total of 9,000 square feet. Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 3 October 3, 2017 1 He noted that the warming shed would replace an existing structure. He stated that the 2 house is nearing the end of construction. He stated that the solar array would meet the 3 100-foot setback and would be in a lower elevation of the property to provide additional 4 screening, along with plantings that will occur to provide screening. He stated that 5 contingent upon amendment of the ordinance, the CUP standards would be met by the 6 proposed request. He noted that the existing barn pushes the accessory structures over 7 the 5,000 square feet threshold. He stated that the Planning Commission felt that the 8 general criteria for the CUP are met, contingent upon approval of the ordinance 9 amendment. He stated that when staff drafts the resolutions for the CUP, they would be 10 done separately, one for the solar array and one for the accessory structures. 11 12 Mitchell stated that he would be supportive of the request. 13 14 Martin stated that for purposes of the ordinance, perhaps some kind of illustration should 15 be required with a combination of topographical mapping and photography of the ground 16 level of the site to provide evidence of visual impact of the array on neighboring property 17 owners. She noted that would not necessarily apply to this instance because of the 18 location proposed. She stated that the CUP process also provides the neighbors with 19 the opportunity to provide comments. 20 21 Anderson agreed that perhaps staff should review further to determine what could be 22 done. 23 24 Cousineau stated that perhaps landscaping is not so formal as it may not be necessary 25 or additional landscaping may be needed. 26 27 Martin confirmed the consensus of the Council for staff to craft additional language 28 related to the topography. 29 30 Pederson stated that perhaps the screening height be required at the level of the solar 31 array, rather than smaller trees being planted. He stated that he would also want the 32 solar equipment to remain for residential use. He stated that he attended the Planning 33 Commission meeting and there were no comments in opposition of this request. 34 35 Martin commended the Planning Commission for their thoughtful discussion and 36 consideration of this request and the method for determining the one percent maximum. 37 38 Anderson stated that this is a technology that is only gaining speed. He stated that the 39 City has approached this conservatively, starting small, and increasing along the way. 40 41 Martin used the example of a property owner with five acres coming in with a request 42 that would meet the 100-foot setback and would provide the necessary landscaping and 43 asked if that would be permitted through a building permit. 44 45 Finke confirmed that requests under 1,500 square feet would be issued through a 46 building permit and that is why the descriptive landscaping is provided for those 47 requests. 48 49 Martin asked and received confirmation that the planning department would still review 50 those requests for visual impacts. She provided a suggested change to the language 51 which adds an element that would require the applicant to show the visual impact on Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 4 October 3, 2017 1 neighboring properties. She stated that she could work with staff to draft the proposed 2 language. 3 4 Pederson stated that he does not think that the City will be at this place again, as it is 5 extremely unusual for an electric company to allow 79KW at retail rates and therefore 6 the array would not be financially viable at the lesser 49KW rate. He stated that he 7 would only want the energy to be used on the subject property. 8 9 Finke stated that enforcement would be an issue. 10 11 Mitchell stated that a change in ownership could result in a change in the use of the 12 accessory structures and change in the use of power. He asked if the ordinance would 13 need to include the language regarding the topographical maps, as that type of 14 technology is more common. 15 16 Finke stated that if the Council desires that action, it should be spelled out in the 17 ordinance as that type of activity would not be required for some other applications. 18 19 1. Ordinance Regarding Solar Equipment; Amending Chapter 8 of the 20 City Code 21 Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to direct staff to prepare an ordinance 22 regarding solar equipment; amending chapter 8 of the city code with the added 23 protections discussed. Motion passed unanimously. 24 25 B. JEGM Revocable Trust — 2705 Willow Drive — Conditional Use Permit for 26 Two Accessory Buildings and Solar Equipment (7:55 p.m.) 27 Moved by Martin, seconded by Pederson, to direct staff to prepare a resolution 28 approving the Conditional Use Permit for JEGM Revocable Trust. Motion passed 29 unanimously. 30 31 VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (7:57 p.m.) 32 Johnson advised of a joint mailer that was sent out from the City and Hennepin County 33 encouraging participation in the blue bag organics program through Randy's Sanitation. 34 He stated that the business tour is scheduled for October 11th at 7:30 a.m. 35 36 IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:58 p.m.) 37 Mitchell stated that he attended the Long Lake Fire open house the previous night. He 38 stated that he will be out of town this weekend but noted that there are similar open 39 house events for the Fire Departments in Maple Plain and Hamel and encouraged 40 available Council members to attend. He referenced an article that was recently 41 published regarding overwatering of lawns. He noted that the staff and prior Councils 42 have done a great job to reuse water for irrigation. He stated that two articles were 43 provided in the Council packet regarding State pension plans and asked if the Council 44 would feel appropriate passing a resolution addressing concerns in attempt to improve 45 those pension plans and requested Council members think about a response to the 46 State. 47 48 Martin stated that she and Johnson attended a fire meeting with Hamel the previous 49 week, noting that the department has three new firefighters whom are all Medina 50 residents. She stated that she also attended the Long Lake Fire open house and 51 commented that it was a great event. She referenced an article written by the Assistant Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 5 October 3, 2017 1 City Administrator Jodi Gallup on the fire department, noting that the departments 2 appreciate the support of the City. She stated that the Loretto Fire open house is 3 scheduled for October 14th 4 5 X. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (8:03 p.m.) 6 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Martin, to approve the bills, EFT 004314E-004332E 7 for $71,221.63, order check numbers 046373-046416 for $156,386.02, and payroll EFT 8 0508164-0508189 for $48,758.33. Motion passed unanimously. 9 10 XI. CLOSED SESSION: CITY ADMINISTRATOR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE 11 REVIEW 12 13 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Martin, to adjourn the meeting to closed session at 14 8:04 p.m. to conduct the annual performance review of the City Administrator. Motion 15 passed unanimously. 16 17 The meeting reconvened to open session at 9:09 p.m. 18 19 XII. ADJOURN 20 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. 21 Motion passed unanimously. 22 23 24 25 26 Bob Mitchell, Mayor 27 Attest: 28 29 30 Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 6 October 3, 2017 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 2017 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on October 11, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. at the locations noted below in Medina, MN. I. Call to Order Members present: Cousineau, Mitchell (left the tour at 10 a.m.), Pederson, and Anderson (could not attend the Rockler Companies tour) Members absent: Martin Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, City Planner Dusty Finke, Finance Director Erin Barnhart, and Public Safety Director Ed Belland. II. 2017 Fall Business Tours Just for Kix — 50 Westfalen Trail — City Council and staff met with owners Steve and Cindy Clough at the site. They provided a tour and information on the business to the City Council. Mr. Clough informed the City Council that they are happy with the move to Medina, continue to grow, and will be opening their retail space soon. Maxxon Corporation — 920 Hamel Road — City Council and staff met with Ron Piper, Dennis Lagasse, and Michael Barry. Ron Piper provided a tour and information on the business. The business continues to grow and they are looking at expansion in 2018. Staff will follow-up regarding expansion and road improvements in 2018. Rockier Companies — 4365 Willow Drive — City Council and staff met with Ron Hornbaker and Kevin Mantsch at the site. Mr. Hornbaker provided a tour and information on the facility. They are happy with their location in Medina and recently invested in shipping technology to allow them to stay at their current location. Staff was asked to look into maintaining the dirt road segment of Willow Drive. III. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m. Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1 October 11, 2017 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 2 October 11, 2017 Agenda Item # 5A Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2017- RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT STORM WATER UTILITY CHARGES TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN 2018 WHEREAS, the records of the Storm Water Utility Funds of the City of Medina list certain accounts as being delinquent; and WHEREAS, the consumers have been previously notified of the delinquency in accordance with the statutes of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute 444.075 and Section 740.23 of the Medina City Code authorizes certification of such delinquent accounts to the Hennepin County Auditor for collection; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Medina, Minnesota to direct the Hennepin County Auditor to place upon the tax rolls for taxes payable in 2018 the delinquent accounts which are listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto, at an interest rate of 12 percent from the date of adoption of this resolution. Dated: October 17, 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 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$593.86 $59.39 $653.25 12-118-23-32-0029 PID 12-118-23-32-0029 LUTZ ELM CREEK HOMEOWNERS C/O B $39.59 $3.96 $43.55 13-118-23-24-0011 PID 13-118-23-24-0011 TUCKBOROUGH FARM HOMEOWNERS $39.59 $3.96 $43.55 18-118-23-21-0114 PID 18-118-23-21-0114 HENNEPIN FORFEITED LAND $50.52 $5.05 $55.57 24-118-23-14-0005 22 CO RD NO 24 DITTER PROPERTIES $35.61 $3.56 $39.17 12-118-23-41-0051 29 HAMEL RD HOGLUND, GREGORY $39.59 $3.96 $43.55 12-118-23-24-0001 592 STATE HWY NO 55 KNIGHT, MICHAEL/BEVERLY $39.59 $3.96 $43.55 12-118-23-41-0042 105 HAMEL RD JBC-MTKA LLC $126.70 $12.67 $139.37 14-118-23-11-0007 3050 TUCKBOROUGH TR BASSAM K ABU SAMRAH $39.59 $3.96 $43.55 18-118-23-21-0016 4525WALNUTST ROBERTS, JOE $50.52 $5.05 $55.57 22-118-23-21-0006 2125 HOLLYBUSH RD PASULKA, MATTHEW P $39.59 $3.96 $43.55 12-118-23-41-0040 205 HAMEL RD HOGLUND, GREGORY $39.59 $3.96 $43.55 02-118-23-44-0099 873 MEANDER CT SARMOSI LLC $51.47 $5.15 $56.62 13-118-23-13-0002 PID 13-118-23-13-0002 SOLUM HOLDINGS LLC $39.59 $3.96 $43.55 18-118-23-24-0176 2872 ARDMORE AVE CARL W HENDERSON ETAL $50.52 $5.05 $55.57 18-118-23-24-0175 2882 ARDMORE AVE TOUSIGNANT, JOSHUA/KELLY $50.52 $5.05 $1,114.50 $55.57 $11,144.96 $12,259.46 Total Resolution No. 2017- 3 October 17, 2017 Agenda Item # 5B Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2017- RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN 2018 WHEREAS, the records of the Utility Funds of the City of Medina list certain accounts as being delinquent; and WHEREAS, the consumers have been previously notified of the delinquency in accordance with the statutes of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute 444.075 and Section 740.23 of the Medina City Code authorizes certification of such delinquent accounts to the Hennepin County Auditor for collection; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Medina, Minnesota to direct the Hennepin County Auditor to place upon the tax rolls for taxes payable in 2018 the delinquent accounts which are listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto, at an interest rate of 12 percent from the date of adoption of this resolution. Dated: October 17, 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017- October 17, 2017 Exhibit A PROPERTY ADDRESS ■ OWNERS NAME + Past Due 10%Fee Certify Amount 01-118-23-11-0013 160 BERGAMOT DR ABRAMSON, NANCY $79.11 $7.91 $87.02 12-118-23-41-0019 195 HAMEL RD HOGLUND, GREG $374.40 $37.44 $411.84 _ 19-118-23-32-0002 _ 12-118-23-11-0014 _ 28-118-23-14-0008 2016CO RD NO 19 HALL, SANDRA $77.74 $7.77 $85.51 240CHERRY HILLTR FRAWLEY, KATHLEEN $178.64 $17.86 $196.50 2482 BOBOLINK RD PETTENGILL, ALEX $47.65 $4.77 $52.42 _ 18-118-23-24-0137 2851 LAKESHORE AVE WARNER, THOMAS/TAMARA $507.33 $50.73 $558.06 18-118-23-24-0118 2852 ARDMORE AVE AL -RICH LLC $14.47 $1.45 $15.92 01-118-23-13-0012 295 CALAMUS CI SWENSON, BRAD $1,933.72 $193.37 $2,127.09 12-118-23-12-0029 306 CHERRY HILL TR HAGGE,JOSHUA/LINDSEY $513.24 $51.32 $564.56 13-118-23-11-0056 3084 CYPRESS CIRCLE NO JOSIN, HARVEY/CYNTHIA $53.97 $5.40 $59.37 18-118-23-22-0192 3112 LAKESHORE AVE ROBINSON, GREG $3,835.22 $383.52 $4,218.74 13-118-23-12-0032 3153 MAGNOLIA DR MCCOY, WILLIAM $719.44 $71.94 $791.38 18-118-23-21-0121 3160 BIRCH AVE SLADEK, DAVID $1,500.98 $150.10 $1,651.08 12-118-23-43-0046 3238 BUTTERNUT DR CALLI, BRAD $67.08 $6.71 $73.79 12-118-23-43-0119 3375 BUTTERNUT DR COLE, MATT $583.43 $58.34 $641.77 12-118-23-41-0022 3482 SIOUX DR EDMAN, MATTHEW $821.22 $82.12 $903.34 12-118-23-41-0053 37 HAMEL RD HOMELAND INVESTMENTS LLC $552.39 $55.24 $607.63 12-118-23-31-0035 12-118-23-31-0035 01-118-23-32-0005 420 RIDGE VIEW CIR LINDSEY A STEINER TRUST $48.78 $4.88 $53.66 420 RIDGE VIEW CIR LINDSEY A STEINER TRUST $277.95 $27.80 $305.75 4226 FAIRWAY DRIVE TYLER, JAMES $61.33 $6.13 $67.46 12-118-23-31-0040 425 RIDGE VIEW CIR HUTTON, MEGHAN $506.23 $50.62 $556.85 18-118-23-21-0017 4525 WALNUT ST ROBERTS, JOE $1,007.00 $100.70 $1,107.70 02-118-23-22-0043 4557TRILLIUM DR N ELSWICK, JASON/EMILY $96.92 $9.69 $106.61 02-118-23-14-0038 4590 FOXBERRY DR ROE, MARK R. $5,959.18 $595.92 $6,555.10 18-118-23-24-0148 4600 PINE ST LEWIS, ROSS & DAWN $1,290.88 $129.09 $1,419.97 18-118-23-22-0044 4685 FERN ST GLEASON, MARISSA/JUSTIN $96.00 $9.60 $105.60 12-118-23-31-0003 575 HAMEL RD CUMMING, TODD M. $129.36 $12.94 $142.30 12-118-23-31-0020 587HAMEL RD MCGLENNAN PROPERTIES $153.07 $15.31 $168.38 12-118-23-23-0003 612 STATE HWY NO 55 DESLAURIERS, WESLEY $1,863.95 $186.40 $2,050.35 12-118-23-32-0003 627 HAMEL RD COGHLAN, PAUL $108.49 $10.85 $119.34 12-118-23-32-0044 771 HAMEL RD SMITH, JENNIFER & KIRKLAND $374.01 $37.40 $411.41 11-118-23-41-0012 852 HAMEL RD TAYLOR, CAROL $1,179.10 $117.91 $1,297.01 02-118-23-44-0099 873 MEANDER CT DXT PROPERTIES LLC $42.65 $4.27 $46.92 Total Resolution No. 2017- October 17, 2017 2 $25, 054.93 $2, 505.49 $27, 560.42 Agenda Item # 5C Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2017- RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT CITY CHARGES FOR SERVICES TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN 2018 WHEREAS, the records of the Outstanding Receivables of the City of Medina list certain accounts as being delinquent; and WHEREAS, the obligors were previously notified of the delinquency in accordance with the statutes of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute 462.353, and Section 514.67, as well as, Section 355.07 and Section 825.51 of the Medina City Code authorizes certification of such delinquent accounts to the Hennepin County Auditor for collection; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Medina, Minnesota to direct the Hennepin County Auditor to place upon the tax rolls for taxes payable in 2018 the delinquent accounts which are listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto, at an interest rate of 6 percent from the date of adoption of this resolution. Dated: Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017- October 17, 2017 EXHIBIT A INVOICE # PROPERTY OWNER INVOICE AMOUNT 10% ADMIN FEE TOTAL ASSESSMENT 5798 AARON / LAURA LOWE $ 25.00 $ 2.50 $ 27.50 4639 BLUEBELL TR N MEDINA MN 55340 Property 4639 BLUEBELL TR N PID Number 02-118-23-22-0031 Totals $ 25.00 $ 2.50 $ 27.50 Resolution No. 2017- 2 October 17, 2017 Agenda Item # 5D Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION 2017-## RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC UTILITIES WITHIN THE AUTOMOTORPLEX DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the City of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Medina MP, LLC (the "Developer") is constructing improvements within the platted development known as the AutoMotorPlex for the purpose of constructing automotive storage facilities; and WHEREAS, the Developer and the City have previously entered into an agreement dated May 10, 2017 (the "Development Agreement") related to the development of the Subdivision; and WHEREAS, consistent with the terms of the Agreement, the Developer has completed construction of sanitary sewer and watermain infrastructure improvements (the "Improvements"), to serve the units within the Development; and WHEREAS, the city engineer has inspected the Improvements and determined that they have been constructed in accordance with the plans incorporated in the Development Agreement; and WHEREAS, as required by the Development Agreement, the Developer or the Developer's contractor will be required to submit a warranty bond regarding repair or replacement of any defects in the Improvements for two years from the date of this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota as follows: 1. The City hereby accepts the Improvements as public improvements and shall maintain them, except as provided for herein. 2. The Developer shall remain responsible to repair or replace defective portions of the Improvements if they show signs of failure for two years from the date of this resolution, normal wear and tear excepted. 3. If the Developer shall fail to repair or replace defective portions of the Improvements as required herein and pursuant to the Development Agreement, the City shall utilize the warranty bond for such purpose. Resolution No. 2017-## October 17, 2017 4. Upon receipt of the warranty bond and at the discretion of the city engineer, the City authorizes the release of the letter of credit for the Subdivision Improvements. 5. The terms and conditions of the letter from the city engineer dated October 5, 2017 attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby incorporated into this resolution and made a part hereof. 6. City staff and consultants are authorized and directed to take all steps necessary or convenient to carry out the intent and purpose of this resolution. Dated: October 17, 2017. By: Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: By: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017-## 2 October 17, 2017 Exhibit A YYSB 701 Xenia Avenue South I Suite 300 I Minneapolis, MN 55416 I (763) 541-4800 October 5, 2017 Mr. Bruno Silikowski Medina MP, LLC 2800 Niagara Lane N Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: AutoMotorPlex— Warranty Bond Request City Project No. SD-16-188, WSB Project No. 3433-240 Dear Mr. 5ilikowski: WSB &Associates, Inc., the City of Medina's engineering consultant (Engineer), has observed the installation and testing of the watermain and sanitary sewer utilities (Improvements) for the AutoMotorPlex development in accordance with the plans and as required by the Development Agreement. The City Council must formally accept the Improvements by resolution at a regularly scheduled council meeting. Prior to acceptance of the Improvements by the City Council, the developer is required to submit a two- year warranty bond for 100% of the construction costs of the sanitary sewer and watermain improvements. At this time, the warranty bond shall be in the amount of $249,000.00 based on the construction cost estimates previously provided by the developer's engineer. City staff and the Engineer will consider a reduction in the Letter of Credit (LOC) after the City Council formally accepts the Subdivision Improvements. Please submit the warranty bond effective for two calendar years to the attention of City Administrator Scott Johnson at Medina City Hall. The approval of the LOC reduction will be contingent upon receipt of the warranty bond. Sincerely, WSB & Associates, inc. Jim Stremel, P.E. City Engineer Resolution No. 2017-## 3 October 17, 2017 Agenda Item # 5E CITY OF MEDINA ORDINANCE NO. ### AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CONSERVATION DESIGN -PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR "SCHOOL LAKE NATURE PRESERVE" AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP THE CITY COUNCIL OF MEDINA, MINNESOTA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City of Medina received a request to change the zoning classification of certain property in the City which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto (the "Property"). Section 2. The Property is hereby zoned CD-PUD, Conservation Design District - Planned Unit Development, based upon the findings contained within Resolution granting PUD General Plan of Development and Preliminary Plat approval for the Property. Section 3. School Lake Nature Preserve Conservation Design Planned Unit Development Plan. A. All entitlements, including but not limited to, allowed dwelling units, allowed uses, and development standards established within this CD-PUD District are hereby set forth by the School Lake Nature Preserve General Plan received by the City on incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A and as may be modified by this ordinance and Resolution approving the preliminary plat for "School Lake Nature Preserve". B. Any allowed uses and standards not specifically addressed by this Ordinance shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the City of Medina Zoning Ordinance and the requirements of the Rural Residential zoning district. Section 4. Lot Area and Dimensional Requirements. Lot requirements shall conform to the general width and area of the lots as represented on the School Lake Nature Preserve CD- PUD General Plan. Section 5. Lot Setback and Performance Standards. All standards of the Medina City Code and the Rural Residential zoning district shall apply to the Property unless explicitly amended in this ordinance or explicitly addressed in the CD-PUD, Conservation Design -Planned Unit Development zoning district. The following setback and performance standards are hereby in place for the School Lake Nature Preserve Conservation Design -Planned Unit Development: Minimum front yard setback: 40 feet Minimum setback from exterior of PUD: 50 feet Minimum side yard setback, between lots within the PUD: 20 feet Ordinance No. ### DATE Minimum rear yard setbacks: 40 feet Minimum setback from Parkview Drive: 300 feet Minimum setback from School Lake: 200 feet Section 6. The City of Medina Zoning Administrator is hereby directed to make the appropriate changes to the official zoning map of the City of Medina to reflect the change in zoning classifications as set forth above upon this ordinance becoming effective. Section 7. A copy of this Ordinance and the updated map shall be kept on file at the Medina City Hall. Section 8. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication and recording of the final plat of School Lake Nature Preserve Adopted by the Medina City Council this day of Attest: By: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk CITY OF MEDINA By: Bob Mitchell, Mayor Published in the Crow River News on this day of Ordinance No. ### DATE EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PID 16 118 23 32 0002 2700 Parkview Drive Medina, MN 55340 Legal description: Commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, thence South to the SE corner thereof, thence West to the SW corner thereof, thence North to the SW corner of Priscilla's Addition, thence easterly along the southerly line of said Addition to the SE corner thereof, thence North to the NE corner thereof, thence East to the beginning, except road. Section 16, Township 118, Range 23 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota. PID 16 118 23 31 0002 2702 Parkview Drive Medina, MN 55340 Legal description: The South 500 feet east of that part of the NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 lying West of the East 520 feet thereof. Section 16, Township 118, Range 23 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota. PID 16 118 23 23 0005 2900 Parkview Drive Medina, MN 55340 Legal description: That part of the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 lying south of the North 845 feet thereof, except the West 417.42 feet of the North 208.71 feet of the South 213.71 feet thereof; also that part of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 lying West of the East 520 feet thereof and North of the South 500 feet thereof, except road. Section 16,Township 118, Range 23 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Ordinance No. ### DATE SCHOOL LAKE NATURE PRESERVE FRLAIM Fri Fit 1 gift .i !. y 11j w4wAt: , :J 1 i NNW IL DPErik i i oE. 244 oQ Agenda Item # 5F Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2017-## RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. ### BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ###, an ordinance establishing a conservation design -planned unit development district for "School Lake Nature Preserve" and amending the official zoning map; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes § 412.191, subdivision 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the ordinance is four pages in length and contains a map; and WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. ### to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the ordinance in its entirety: Public Notice The city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ###, an ordinance establishing a conservation design -planned unit development district for "School Lake Nature Preserve" and amending the official zoning map. The ordinance rezones 2700, 2702, and 2900 Parkview Drive to Conservation Design -Planned Unit Development related to a proposed six lot subdivision with conservation of approximately 70 acres. The full text of Ordinance No. ### is available from the city clerk at Medina city hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk keep a copy of the ordinance in her office at city hall for public inspection and that she post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place within the city. Resolution No. 2017-## October 17, 2017 Dated: October 17, 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017-## 2 October 17, 2017 Agenda Item # 5G Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2017-## RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PLAT AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF A PUD GENERAL PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT FOR A CONSERVATION DESIGN SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS SCHOOL LAKE NATURE PRESERVE WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Wallace and Bridget Marx (the "Owners") own approximately 90 acres of property in the City (the "Property") east of Parkview Drive and north of County Road 24 which is legally described in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Owners have made an application for approval of a planned unit development general plan of development and preliminary plat for the Property; and WHEREAS, the Owners propose to develop the Property as a conservation design planned unit development with six residential lots and the conservation of approximately 70 acres; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 13, 2017 and reviewed the information provided by the Owners and City staff, heard testimony from interested parties, and recommended approval of the requests; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed request and the Planning Commission recommendation and heard additional testimony on September 19, 2017; and WHEREAS, based on the written and oral record before the Planning Commission and City Council on the above dates as well as all additional testimony submitted to the City, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in regards to the planned unit development general plan of development subject to compliance with the conditions noted herein: a. The proposed plan is compatible with the standards, purposes and intent of the PUD Ordinance and the Conservation Design-PUD district. b. The proposed conservation areas provide protection of natural areas in excess of that provided through development following rural residential standards. c. The amount and quality of conservation area protected, the public access to an enjoyment of the conservation areas and the extent to which the proposal meets the conservation objectives of the City result in an exceptional circumstance which supports granting of the maximum additional density permitted by the CD-PUD district. Resolution No. 2017-## DATE d. The proposed conservation areas protect the ecological function of native hardwood forests. e. The proposed conservation areas protect moderate and high quality and ecologically significant natural areas. f The proposed conservation areas make connections between ecologically significant natural areas. g. The proposed subdivision incorporates public and private trails in order to create connections and to provide access and enjoyment of the conservation areas. h. The PUD provides preservation and restoration of desirable site characteristics and maintains open space; and WHEREAS, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions noted below, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in regards 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 PUD general plan of development and preliminary plat approval, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The Owners shall submit final construction plans in connection with the final plat application for review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The Owners shall enter into a development agreement with the City, which shall be in a form and of substance acceptable to the City and which shall include the conditions described in this approval as well as other requirements of City ordinance and policy. 3. The Owners shall provide to the City a letter of credit prior to any site construction in an amount recommended by the City Engineer to ensure completion of the required improvements. 4. Except as explicitly authorized by City this resolution or ordinance , all aspects of this subdivision shall comply with all applicable state laws, city codes, ordinances and regulations. 5. The plat shall dedicate drainage and utility easement around the perimeter of each lot, over wetland areas, and in other locations recommended by the City Engineer. 6. The plat shall dedicate right-of-way for Parkview Drive as requested by Hennepin County. 7. If any wetland impacts are proposed, the Owners shall obtain wetland replacement plan approval prior to approval of the final plat. 8. The Owners shall abide by the requirements of the wetland protection ordinance, including easement, signage, and vegetation requirements. Resolution No. 2017-## 2 DATE 9. The Owners shall submit covenants or provide for other means acceptable to the City to ensure maintenance of conservation areas, stormwater facilities, shared driveway(s), and other common elements. Such document shall be in a form and of substance approved by the City. 10. Shared driveways shall meet relevant standards and include a reciprocal easement and maintenance agreement satisfactory to the City, which shall be recorded against the properties. 11. The Owners shall grant trail easements to the City in the locations shown on the plans received by the City on September 1, 2017. The Owners shall also improve (clearing and stabilization) portions of the trail as determined appropriate during the review of the final plat. The Owners shall also provide a plan to clearly delineate the trail locations from private property. The Owners may include provisions to prevent access to the trail during such dates and times authorized by the City. 12. The Owners shall enter into an agreement with the City related to construction of a small trailhead to the proposed public trail if an alternative access and parking cannot be provided to the trail. 13. Conservation easements shall be granted over all conservation areas and shall be in a form and of substance acceptable to the City, including granting the City a third party right of enforcement as described in law. The easement shall include enforcement and collection methods by which the easement holder can ensure payment of ongoing annual maintenance costs of the conservation areas by the homeowners within the subdivision. The easement holder for the conservation area shall be secured prior to application for final plat and be willing to accept the easement in the manner required by the CD-PUD District Ordinance. 14. Details on any significant tree removal and compliance with the tree preservation ordinance shall be provided. 15. The landscaping plan shall be updated to provide vegetative screening from adjacent property along the northern property line of proposed Lot 1 and along the southern and western property line of proposed Lot 2. 16. The final land stewardship plan shall be provided in connection with the application for final plat for review and approval by the City. The land stewardship plan shall include provisions for extensive signing of the conservation areas to reduce potential violations of the Easement. Such signage shall be in place before any lots are marketed. 17. The Owners shall submit a plan for review and approval by the City for incorporating information related to the restrictions and obligations of the Conservation Easements into the marketing materials for the lots within the subdivision. 18. Ownership of some or all of the outlots containing the conservation areas may be required to be deeded to an Association(s) of owners if the City determines that individual private ownership of these outlots will not provide the protections required by the CD-PUD District ordinance. 19. The Owners shall address all comments from the City Attorney, City Engineer, Hennepin County, and Minnehaha Creek Watershed. 20. The Owners shall submit title evidence satisfactory to the City Attorney prior to or at the time of submission of the final plat application. Resolution No. 2017-## 3 DATE 21. The Owners shall obtain necessary approvals and permits from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Hennepin County, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Health, and other relevant agencies. 22. The application for final plat shall be submitted to the City within 360 days of preliminary approval or the preliminary plat shall be considered null and void. 23. The Owners shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for the cost of reviewing the Planned Unit Development, preliminary plat, construction plans, and other relevant documents. Dated: DATE. Attest: By: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk By: Bob Mitchell, Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017-## 4 DATE EXHIBIT A Legal Description of Property PID 16 118 23 32 0002 2700 Parkview Drive Medina, MN 55340 Legal description: Commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, thence South to the SE corner thereof, thence West to the SW corner thereof, thence North to the SW corner of Priscilla's Addition, thence easterly along the southerly line of said Addition to the SE corner thereof, thence North to the NE corner thereof, thence East to the beginning, except road. Section 16, Township 118, Range 23 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota. PID 16 118 23 31 0002 2702 Parkview Drive Medina, MN 55340 Legal description: The South 500 feet east of that part of the NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 lying West of the East 520 feet thereof. Section 16, Township 118, Range 23 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota. PID 16 118 23 23 0005 2900 Parkview Drive Medina, MN 55340 Legal description: That part of the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 lying south of the North 845 feet thereof, except the West 417.42 feet of the North 208.71 feet of the South 213.71 feet thereof; also that part of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 lying West of the East 520 feet thereof and North of the South 500 feet thereof, except road. Section 16,Township 118, Range 23 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Resolution No. 2017-## 5 DATE Agenda Item # 5H CITY OF MEDINA ORDINANCE NO. ### AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SOLAR EQUIPMENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows: SECTION I. Section 828.09 of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is amended by deleting the Gtricken language and adding the underlined language as follows: Section 828.09. Solar Equipment. Any equipment or device that utilizes, operates or supplies energy derived from the sun shall meet the following standards: Subd. 1. Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure. The following standards shall apply to Solar Equipment which is affixed to a structure: (a) The equipment or device must be affixed to a structure and meet all setback requirements for principal structures in the zoning district where located. (b) The equipment or device may not exceed the height of the building by more than five feet, and shall cover no more than 70 percent of the roof to which it is affixed. (c) The equipment or device must be designed and constructed in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes. (d) The equipment or device must be in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding co -generation of energy. (e) All solar arrays or panels shall be installed or positioned so as not to cause any glare or reflective sunlight onto neighboring properties or structures. (f) Solar equipment which is mounted to a roof which is not flat, and which is visible from the nearest right-of-way, shall not have a finished pitch more than five percent steeper than the roof. Subd. 2. Ground -mounted Solar Equipment. (a) The following standards shall apply to Ground -mounted Solar Equipment within the Business and Industrial Park zoning districts: (i) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment shall only be permitted in the Business and Industrial Park zoning districts and only following Conditional Use Permit approval. (ii) Solar Equipment shall be set back a minimum of 300 feet from residential property. (iii) Solar Equipment shall meet all setback requirements for principal structures in the zoning district where located. (iv) The footprint occupied by Solar Equipment shall be considered lot coverage and impervious surface for the purpose of calculating such standards. The footprint shall include all space between pieces of Solar Equipment, unless the pieces are separated by more than 25 feet. Ordinance No. ### 1 DATE (v) The footprint occupied by Solar Equipment shall not exceed 20% of the lot. (vi) The equipment or device may not exceed a height of 20 feet. (vii) The City may require landscaping or other means of screening to limit visual impacts of the mounting devices of the Solar Equipment. (viii) The equipment or device must be designed and constructed in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes. (ix) The equipment or device must be in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding co -generation of energy. (x) All solar arrays or panels shall be installed or positioned so as not to cause any glare or reflective sunlight onto neighboring properties or structures, or obstruct views. (xi) The City may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or limitations deemed reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to promote harmony with neighboring uses. (b) The following standards shall apply to Ground -mounted Solar Equipment within residential zoning districts in which such Equipment is permitted: (i) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment shall only be permitted in the Agricultural Preservation, Rural Residential, Rural Residential -Urban Reserve, Rural Residential- 1, and Rural Residential-2 zoning districts. (ii) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment shall only be permitted on a parcel which is five acres or greater in area. (iii) Solar Equipment shall only be allowed as an accessory use on a parcel with an existing principal structure and electric production shall not significantly exceed anticipated electrical use on the property. (iv) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines. (v) The equipment or device may not exceed a height of 15 feet. (vi) Landscaping or other means of screening shall be installed adjacent to the rear and sides of the Solar Equipment to limit visual impacts of the structural supports. A minimum of one shrub per 10 linear feet or one tree per 301inear feet shall be required. Landscaping or screening shall have an anticipated mature height of at least 75% of the height of the Solar Equipment, but shall not be required in front of solar panels. This requirement may alternatively be achieved through fencing, existing vegetation, or similar measures. (vii) The equipment or device must be designed and constructed in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes. (ixviii) The equipment or device must be in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding co -generation of energy. (ix) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment with a footprint exceeding 1500 square feet shall only be permitted upon conditional use permit review and approval, subject to the conditions noted below: (1) Ground -mounted Solar Equipment with a footprint exceeding 1500 square feet Ghall only be permitted on parcels which are 10 acres or greater in areashall not occupy a footprint exceeding the lesser of the following amounts: (A) One percent of the area of the property on which it is located; or Ordinance No. ### 2 DATE (B) The footprint occupied by the Solar Equipment shall not exceed 2500-4000 square feet; (1)(2) The City may require applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that additional landscaping or other means of screening to —will be implemented to limit visual impacts of the Solar Equipment; and (2)(3) The City may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or limitations deemed reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, to protect the rural viewsheds and the natural environment, and to promote harmony with neighboring uses. SECTION II. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication. Adopted by the Medina city council this day of , 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk Published in the Crow River News on the day of ,2017. Ordinance No. ### 3 DATE Agenda Item # 5I Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2017-## RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. ### BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ### an regarding solar equipment; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes § 412.191, subdivision 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the ordinance is three pages in length; and WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. ### to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the ordinance in its entirety: Public Notice The city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ###, an ordinance regarding solar equipment. The ordinance amends existing regulations to increase the maximum footprint which may be occupied by solar equipment in the rural residential and agricultural preservation districts to the lesser of the following amounts: a) 1 % of the area of a lot; or 2) 4,000 square feet. A conditional use permit is required for solar equipment exceeding a footprint of 1,500 square feet. The full text of Ordinance No. ### is available from the city clerk at Medina city hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk keep a copy of the ordinance in her office at city hall for public inspection and that she post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place within the city. Resolution No. 2017-## October 17, 2017 Dated: October 17, 2017. Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2017-## 2 October 17, 2017 Agenda Item # 5J Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION 2017-### RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO JEGM REVOCABLE TRUST FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN EXCESS OF 5,000 SQUARE FEET AT 2705 WILLOW DRIVE WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, JEGM Revocable Trust (the "Owner") owns property located at 2705 Willow Drive (the "Property"), which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Owner has requested approval of a conditional use permit for accessory structures with an aggregate footprint not to exceed 11,728 square feet; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the requested conditional use permit on September 12, 2017, heard testimony from the Owner, City staff, and interested parties, and recommended approval subject to certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the request at the October 3, 2017 meeting, reviewed the testimony, and recommendation of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, based on the written and oral record before the Planning Commission and City Council on the above dates as well as all additional testimony submitted to the City, the City Council has made the following findings: 1) The proposed accessory structures are consistent with the specific requirements for the conditional use as described in Section 825.19 and 826.98 of the City Code, subject to the conditions noted in this resolution 2) The proposed uses are consistent with the general criteria described for conditional uses in Section 825.39 of the City Code. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota hereby approves the conditional use permit for JEGM Revocable Trust, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) Accessory structures on the Property shall be limited to the following, as displayed on the plans received by the City on August 28, 2017: a. 7,830 square foot barn b. 240 square foot shed c. 146 square foot shed d. 136 square foot gazebo e. 84 square foot playhouse f. 460 square foot pool house 1 g. 168 square foot shed. h. 2,304 square foot greenhouse i. 400 square foot shed/warming house. 2) The Owner shall warrant that the accessory structures are for private use only, and that no commercial and/or fee -based horse boarding or training, storage or other activities shall occur. 3) The Owner shall maintain fencing to prevent grazing within the wetlands on the Property. 4) The Owner shall install stormwater management as shown on the plans received by the City on August 28, 2017, except as may be modified herein. 5) The Owner shall comply with all the comments provided by the City Engineer on 9/6/2017. 6) Plans for the existing and proposed accessory structures which were submitted and approved by the City do not propose human dwelling and do not meet requirements for a use. 7) The Owner shall pay to the City a fee in the amount sufficient to pay for all costs associated with the review of the application for Conditional Use Permit. THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Resolution 2007-16 is superseded by this resolution, the relevant terms and conditions having been incorporated herein. Dated: October 17, 2017. By: Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: By: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 2 EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Property AL THAT PART OF NORTHEAST '. f'1 or .SOUTH .AST 1/4 OF SECTION 16. TGANSH1P 118 NORTH. RANGE 23, %EST, 0111G WESTERLY CF THE Fal l YMANG FIFSC R119ED I,INF. COLEFAFNONG AT T E NORTHEAST. CORNER OF SAD NORTHEAST 1,/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4: THENCE WEaT ALONG THE NORTH. LINE Tl•EREOF 471.5 Irt. 1 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF Tf-IE L'NE BEING DESCRIBED: THENCE DEFLECTING L FF 5T56' OISTANOE 4F 155 PE1 ) M A. P01147 OF R ; THEN:E ALONG A TAPJGEN1IAL CLJRVE TO THE LEFT HAVI I'G A RADIUS OF 500 FEET. ALND DELTA .AN,GLE OF 22'42. A DISTANCE OF 11)8,0B FEET; THENCE $OLITHERLY flN A LINE TANGENT 113 THE la.10 OF LAST SAID 4S4,2 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; T}-ENCE ALONG A T, NCENTIAL CURVE TO THE RI; Alf HAV G ,A RA1i1115 OF 40.50 Hk4_l .g4I7 DELTA ANGLE QF .5735' A DISTANCE OF 390A5 FEET; THENCE SaLrTHEIILY ON A LINE Tilly ENT TO THE ET•IC OF LAST SAID CURVE FEET. MOM O13 LESS. TO THE SOLM-I LINE OF S.ALD NO011-1EAST 1/4 OF THE 501.FrHEA A+V[] TEE END➢ I0 3 Agenda Item # 5K Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION 2017-### RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO JEGM REVOCABLE TRUST FOR INSTALLATION OF SOLAR EQUIPMENT AT 2705 WILLOW DRIVE WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, JEGM Revocable Trust (the "Owner") owns property located at 2705 Willow Drive (the "Property"), which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Owner has requested approval of a conditional use permit for a solar field with a footprint not to exceed 3,850 square feet; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the requested conditional use permit on September 12, 2017, heard testimony from the Owner, City staff, and interested parties, and recommended approval subject to certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the request at the October 3, 2017 meeting, reviewed the testimony, and recommendation of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, based on the written and oral record before the Planning Commission and City Council on the above dates as well as all additional testimony submitted to the City, the City Council has made the following findings: 1) The proposed solar field is consistent with the specific requirements for the conditional use as described in Section 828.09 Subd. 2(b) of the City Code, subject to the conditions noted in this resolution. 2) The proposed uses are consistent with the general criteria described for conditional uses in Section 825.39 of the City Code. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota hereby approves the conditional use permit for JEGM Revocable Trust, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) The Owner shall install the solar equipment and landscaping as shown on the plans received by the City on August 28, 2017. 2) The Owner shall comply with all the comments provided by the City Engineer on 9/6/2017. 3) The Owner shall replace any landscaping adjacent to the solar equipment which does not survive for a period of two years. 4) The solar equipment shall not exceed 15 feet in height. 1 5) The Owner shall verify compliance with relevant electrical and co -generation requirements. 6) The Owner shall pay to the City a fee in the amount sufficient to pay for all costs associated with the review of the application for Conditional Use Permit. Dated: October 17, 2017. By: Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: By: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 2 EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Property AL THAT PART OF NORTHEAST '. f'1 or .SOUTH .AST 1/4 OF SECTION 16. TGANSH1P 118 NORTH. RANGE 23, %EST, 0111G WESTERLY CF THE Fal l YMANG FIFSC R119ED I,INF. COLEFAFNONG AT T E NORTHEAST. CORNER OF SAD NORTHEAST 1,/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4: THENCE WEaT ALONG THE NORTH. LINE Tl•EREOF 471.5 Irt. 1 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF Tf-IE L'NE BEING DESCRIBED: THENCE DEFLECTING L FF 5T56' OISTANOE 4F 155 PE1 ) M A. P01147 OF R ; THEN:E ALONG A TAPJGEN1IAL CLJRVE TO THE LEFT HAVI I'G A RADIUS OF 500 FEET. ALND DELTA .AN,GLE OF 22'42. A DISTANCE OF 11)8,0B FEET; THENCE $OLITHERLY flN A LINE TANGENT 113 THE la.10 OF LAST SAID 4S4,2 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; T}-ENCE ALONG A T, NCENTIAL CURVE TO THE RI; Alf HAV G ,A RA1i1115 OF 40.50 Hk4_l .g4I7 DELTA ANGLE QF .5735' A DISTANCE OF 390A5 FEET; THENCE SaLrTHEIILY ON A LINE Tilly ENT TO THE ET•IC OF LAST SAID CURVE FEET. MOM O13 LESS. TO THE SOLM-I LINE OF S.ALD NO011-1EAST 1/4 OF THE 501.FrHEA A+V[] TEE END➢ I0 3 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 284 (WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS) STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, for the purpose of voting on the following questions: School District Question 1 Revoking Existing Operating Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving A New Authorization The school board of Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing operating referendum revenue authorization of $1,524.95 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $2,000 per pupil. The school district's actual referendum revenue authorization for any year shall not exceed the statutory maximum for that year. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. CD O Yes No Shall the school district's existing operating referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in revenue proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 284 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. CD 0 School District Question 2 Approval of School District Bond Issue Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation Yes school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $70,000,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and No facilities, including the purchase of land for and the construction and equipping of a new elementary school facility; the remodeling and construction of additions and improvements to various school sites and facilities; the construction of traffic flow and safety improvements to various school sites; and the acquisition and installation of equipment in various school district facilities? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. School District Question 3 Renewal of Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization for Technology The school board of Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization for technology of 2.66075% times the net tax capacity of the school district. This authorization would renew the school district's existing authorization as approved in 2009 which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2019. The money raised by the proposed authorization will provide funds for the purchase and installation of software and technology equipment, the support and maintenance of technology for teaching and learning, and for training and directly related personnel costs. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $4,076,000 for taxes payable in 2020, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $40,760,000. 0 0 Yes No Shall the renewal of the capital project levy authorization proposed school board of Independent School District No. 284 be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING TO RENEW AN EXISTING CAPITAL PROJECTS REFERENDUM THAT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE. Passage of School District Question 1 or School District Question 2 will result in an increase in your property taxes. Passage of School District Question 3 will renew an existing capital projects referendum for technology that is scheduled to expire. The annual dollar increases for typical residential homesteads, apartments, commercial -industrial properties, and most other classes of property within the school district are as shown in the table below. For agricultural property (both homestead and non -homestead), the taxes for School District Question 1 will be based on the value of the house, garage and surrounding one acre of land only. There wilI be no referendum taxes paid on the value of other agricultural lands and buildings for School District Question 1. For seasonal residential recreational property (i.e. cabins), there will be no taxes paid for School District Question 1. The School Building Bond Agricultural Credit shall be applicable to agricultural property for School District Question 2. 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COMBINED POLLING PLACE: Peace Lutheran Church of Plymouth 3695 County Road 101 North Plymouth, Minnesota This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 284 located in the City of Plymouth, Precincts 6, 7 and 9; Hennepin County, Minnesota. COMBINED POLLING PLACE: Fourth Baptist Church 900 Forestview Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 284 located in the City of Medicine Lake, Precinct 1; and the City of Plymouth, Precincts 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17; Hennepin County, Minnesota COMBINED POLLING PLACE: Wayzata High School 4955 Peony Lane Plymouth, Minnesota This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 284 located in the City of Corcoran, Precinct 2; the City of Medina, Precinct 1 B; the City of Plymouth, Precincts 1 and 2; and the City of Maple Grove, Precincts 11, 18, 21 and 23; Hennepin County, Minnesota COMBINED POLLING PLACE: Plymouth Creek Center 14800 34th Avenue North Plymouth, Minnesota This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 284 located in the City of Plymouth, Precincts 3, 4, 5 and 13; Hennepin County, Minnesota CITY OF MINNETONKA VOTERS: For those School District voters residing in the City of Minnetonka, the School District special election will be held in conjunction with the municipal elections in that city and those voters will vote at their regular city polling places. Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the polling place or combined polling place designated above for the precinct in which he or she resides. The polls for said election will be opened at 7:00 o'clock a.m. and will close at 8:00 o'clock p.m. on the date of said election. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place or combined polling place on election day. Dated: July 10, 2017, BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL ' • • RD i 1s1 School District Clerk Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools) State of Minnesota NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.284 (WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS) STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN, that the general election has been called and will be held in and for IndependerA School District No. 284 OVayzata Public Schools), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 7 day of November, 2017, for the purpose of electing three school board members for four year terms. The Ballot shall provide as follows: Instructions to Voters: To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this: i CD O O CD O O School Board Member Vote for Up to Three Andrea Cuene Sarah Johansen Chris McCullough write-in, if any write-in, if any write-in, if any 1 The combined polling places for this election and the precincts served by these polling places will be as follows: District 284 Polling Place #1 Wayzata City Hall, 600 Rice Street East, Wayzata Includes: ➢ Orono Precinct Number 4A ➢ Plymouth Precinct Numbers 8, 10, and 11 ➢ City of Wayzata Precinct Number 1 District 284 Polling Place #2 Peace Lutheran Church of Plymouth, 3695 County Road 101 N, Plymouth Includes: ➢ Plymouth Precinct Numbers - 6, 7, and 9 District 284 Polling Place #3 Fourth Baptist Church, 900 Forestview Lane North, Plymouth Includes: ➢ City of Medicine Lake Precinct 1 ➢ Plymouth Precinct Numbers - 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17 District 284 Polling Place #4 Wayzata High School, 4955 Peony Lane, Plymouth Includes: ➢ City of Corcoran Precinct Number 2 ➢ City of Medina Precinct Number 1B ➢ City of Plymouth Precinct Numbers 1 and 2 ➢ City of Maple Grove Precinct Numbers 11, 18, 21, and 23 District 284 Polling Place #5 Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th. Ave. N., Plymouth Includes: ➢ City of Plymouth Precinct Numbers — 3, 4, 5, and 13 City of Minnetonka- District 284 residents of the City of Minnetonka will vote in conjunction with the City elections at their respective precincts sites — Precincts W-2 P-A, W-3 P-A, W-3 P-B, and W-3 P-D. Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the polling place designated above for the precinct in which he or she resides. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 o'clock a.m. and will close at 8:00 o'clock p.m. on the date of said election. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. Dated: July 10, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD /s/ Andrea Cuene School District Clerk Independent School District No. 284 (Wayzata Public Schools) State of Minnesota 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: October 12, 2017 MEETING: September 12, 2017 Planning Commission SUBJ: Mark of Excellence Homes — PUD Concept Plan Review —1952 Chippewa Rd Review Deadline Complete Application Received: August 14, 2017 120-day Review Deadline: December 12, 2017 Summary of Request Mark of Excellence Homes has requested review of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan for development of 94 twin -homes east of Mohawk Drive and north of Chippewa Road. The subject site for this PUD request is approximately 80 acres, but the eastern 3/5 of the site is wetland with approximately 30 buildable acres along Mohawk. Most of the upland areas are tilled farmland. The subject site is guided for Low Density Residential development in the current Comprehensive Plan within the immediate 2016-2010 staging period. The property is zoned Rural Residential -Urban Reserve, which is an interim zoning designation for property until development occurs consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Although the subject property is planned for development in the current Staging period in the existing comprehensive plan, it is important to note that the draft Comprehensive Plan Update has proposed to stage the subject property for development after 2025. The future land use of the property is not proposed to change, only the staging. The applicant has also submitted a separate application requesting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Concept Plan for a 48-lot single family subdivision with 7.5-acre City park on the property immediately to the south. These requests were submitted separately and each have a unique set of circumstances, so they are being presented separately, even though they are from the same applicant and are related. Staff does intend to present both requests at the same meeting. The Wealshire is currently under construction to the west, and is zoned Business Park. Properties to the north are currently rural residential, and planned rural residential in the draft Comp Plan update. Polaris is located to the southwest of the subject property. The Bridgewater neighborhood is located across the large wetland to the east of the site, along with additional property planned for Low Density Residential development. The property south of Chippewa Road is where the applicant has requested a separate application for a residential development, but is proposed to be guided for future business development. An aerial of the site and surrounding property can be found at the top of the following page. Weston Woods Page 1 of 9 October 17, 2017 PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting The applicant has proposed a PUD primarily to allow for the construction of twinhomes. The R1 zoning district was created by the City to implement the LDR land use, and does not contemplate twinhomes. The applicant argues that the PUD would allow a housing style which has not recently been developed in Medina, since Medina Highlands 15 years ago, at CR 101 and Lilac. The purpose of a PUD Concept Plan is to provide feedback to the applicant prior to a formal application. The Planning Commission and City Council will not take any action and the feedback is purely advisory. Purpose of a Planned Unit Development According to Section 827.25, PUD provisions are established to provide comprehensive procedures and standards designed to allow greater flexibility in the development of neighborhoods and/or nonresidential areas by incorporating design modifications and allowing for a mixture of uses. The PUD process, by allowing deviation from the strict provisions of this Code related to setbacks, lot area, width and depth, yards, and other development standards is intended to encourage: Weston Woods Page 2 of 9 October 17, 2017 PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting 1. Innovations in development to the end that the growing demands for all styles of economic expansion may be met by greater variety in type, design, and placement of structures and by the conservation and more efficient use of land in such developments. 2. Higher standards of site and building design. 3. The preservation, enhancement, or restoration of desirable site characteristics such as high quality natural resources, wooded areas, wetlands, natural topography and geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion. 4. Innovative approaches to stormwater management and low -impact development practices which result in volume control and improvement to water quality beyond the standard requirements of the City. 5. Maintenance of open space in portions of the development site, preferably linked to surrounding open space areas, and also enhanced buffering from adjacent roadways and lower intensity uses. 6. A creative use of land and related physical development which allows a phased and orderly development and use pattern and more convenience in location and design of development and service facilities. 7. An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets thereby lower development costs and public investments. 8. A development pattern that effectuates the objectives of the Medina Comprehensive Plan. (PUD is not intended as a means to vary applicable planning and zoning principles.) 9. A more desirable and creative environment than might be possible through the strict application on zoning and subdivision regulations of the City. Comprehensive Plan As noted above, the subject property is guided Low Density Residential (LDR) in the current Comp Plan, which would anticipate development with a net density of 2-3.5 units per acre. The property is staged for development after 2016. The City is currently in the midst of its decennial Comprehensive Plan update. The Steering Committee, Planning Commission and City Council have completed a draft of the Plan, which has been out for public and jurisdictional feedback for almost a year. The City anticipates that the Plan update will be in effect early in 2018. The draft 2040 Comp Plan update designates the subject property as Low Density Residential, but delays the staging of the property to 2025. The density range of LDR was also adjusted to 2.0-3.0 units per acre. Property to the north and northwest of the site has been guided as Rural Residential within the draft Plan update, no longer being included within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). The applicant's concept plan proposes density near the top of this range. Staff has included information related to the Vision/Goals/Strategies and the Land Use Plan of both the 2010-2030 Comprehensive Plan and the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan update for reference. The DRAFT Plan update is on yellow paper in order to differentiate from the current Plan, to reduce confusion since the document format is very similar. The full plans are available on the City's website Because the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan update is within the review process, staff believes it is relevant to consider in connection with a proposed development, even if it is not yet in effect. In Weston Woods Page 3 of 9 October 17, 2017 PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting fact, if the City is in the process of considering an amendment of the comprehensive plan, state law allows the City to enact an interim ordinance which can restrict or prohibit development for up to one year. In order to do so, the City would have to determine that the moratorium would be necessary to protect the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. This option is provided to cities in order to allow time to consider the comprehensive plan, especially if significant changes are being considered. Staff generally recommends that a moratorium only be considered in extraordinary cases where significant changes are proposed in the Comprehensive Plan and a potential development would have the potential of impacting the goals, objectives or implementation of the Plan. Proposed Site Layout The applicant proposes 47 twinhome buildings, for a total of 94 homes. The Rl zoning district was created to implement the LDR land use under the current Comprehensive Plan. The following table summarizes the requirements of the R1 zoning district compared to the proposed concept plan. The applicant's concept plan shows open space between the structures which is proposed as common space rather than being incorporated into the lots. The applicant also proposes a private road within the open space (rather than a public right-of-way), so the dimensional standards and setbacks do not translate directly to each other. R1 Requirement Proposed Minimum Lot Size 11,000 s.f. 7,000 s.f. Minimum Lot Width 90 feet 50 feet Minimum Lot Depth 100 feet 105 feet Front Yard Setback 25 feet from ROW (— 33 feet from curb) 25 feet from curb Front Yard Setback (garage) 30 feet from ROW (-38 feet from curb) 25 feet from ROW Side Yard Setback (combined) 25 feet (15 & 10) 15 feet (minimum 30 feet between buildings) Side Yard (corner) 25 feet 25 feet from curb Rear Yard Setback 30 feet 30 feet Max. Hardcover 40% Does not account for open space between lots The applicant is currently completing a wetland delineation, so the net density can only be estimated at this point. It appears that there may be some areas shown in the concept plan as wetland which may not be. As a result, the density will likely reduce, because there will likely be more upland than currently estimated. Based on this wetland estimate provided, the proposed net density would be approximately 3 units/net acre. This would be on the higher side of the density range in the current Comprehensive Plan and is at the very top of density range in the draft 2040 Comp Plan update designation. Tree Preservation and Buffer Yards Few trees are located on the subject properties. Any application would be subject to the City's tree preservation and replacement requirements. Weston Woods PUD Concept Plan Review Page 4 of 9 October 17, 2017 City Council Meeting Staff believes it is extremely important for any development to provide a substantial landscaped buffer yards adjacent to rural properties to the north. Wetlands and F000dplain The property includes large areas of wetland. The applicant is finalizing a wetland delineation to submit for City review, but has shown a conservative estimate from the national wetland inventory. It appears likely that the delineated edge may not extend as far as shown. Following approval of the delineation, the applicant will need to verify that buffers and setbacks are met. The large wetland to the east of the proposed development is a Preserve wetland which is mapped as a Site of Biodiversity Significance. This type of wetland requires an average buffer of 50 feet in width. The wetland in the southwest corner of the site is a Preserve wetland, requiring an average buffer of 35 feet. The wetland in the center of the development is a Manage 3, requiring an average buffer of 20 feet. The City's wetland protection ordinance also requires homes to be set back an additional 15 feet from these required buffers. FEMA maps identified a Zone A floodplain within the location of the large wetland. The floodplain does not have a Base Flood Elevation established, so the applicant will need to provide information on which to establish an elevation in order to verify that there will be no impacts. Transportation The applicant proposes a single access point on Mohawk Drive. It appears that the applicant has proposed a secondary emergency access to Mohawk Drive as well. The applicant proposes private streets within the development, which would reduce City maintenance responsibilities and costs. The Planning Commission and Council may wish to discuss if private streets are desirable, especially with public sewer and water underneath. Mohawk Drive has limited right-in/right-out access to the south of the site. As a result, eastbound traffic would currently be required to travel west on Chippewa Road to Willow Drive in order to turn left onto Highway 55. This would add approximately 1.3 miles to each east- bound trip. The City has identified a future connection of Chippewa Road east of Mohawk Drive to connect with Arrowhead Drive. Staff believes this connection is important to support development of the subject site and others in the area of Chippewa Road/Mohawk Drive. This connection is important for public safety purposes as well, providing better emergency access to the area and also providing an alternative route in case of an emergency on Highway 55. This road connection is not yet in place and staff believes that it is important that provisions are made for construction of this street in connection with any development in the area. The applicant has indicated that they would work with the City on this project, providing right-of- way and being part of discussions related to funding. The property owner has allowed the City onto the property to survey and take soil borings. This is important in order to determine the appropriate alignment of the street considering the wetland impacts which will be necessary to complete the street. The applicant has indicated that they could construct Chippewa Road from Mohawk Drive to Arrowhead Drive in connection with the development, if both the twinhome and single-family Weston Woods Page 5 of 9 October 17, 2017 PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting development to the south were approved. If the single-family development to the south was not to be approved, the applicant has indicated that the twinhome development on its own would not generate sufficient revenue to support construction. If the subject site were to develop before other properties west of Arrowhead Drive, it provides the opportunity to secure right-of-way and potential funding obligations for the extension of Chippewa Road east of Mohawk Drive. If other properties west of Arrowhead Drive develop first and result in the need to construct Chippewa Road, road acquisition costs could increase and the process could become more complicated. The concept plan shows what appears to be a future connection to future Chippewa Road to the south when it is constructed in addition to the proposed entrance on Mohawk Drive. Sewer/Water Existing sewer and water mains are located within Mohawk Drive, which the applicant proposes to extend throughout the site. The applicant has indicated that the subject site could be served through gravity sewer lines to the existing system, but this would need to be confirmed. Currently, the subject property and other sites in the area are served by a single water main along Highway 55 (to Mohawk) without any looping. The City Engineer and Public Works emphasize that having a second means to route water to this neighborhood and other properties in the area is extremely important. The City's water plan identifies a water main along new Chippewa Road from Mohawk Drive east to Arrowhead Drive. This water main connection is not yet in place and staff believes that it is important that provisions are made for construction of this connection before additional property develops west of Arrowhead Drive. The applicant has indicated that they would construct this watermain extension from Arrowhead Drive along with the project. Providing this connection would be an important benefit for the City, because Public Works and Engineering are currently beginning the planning process for potential construction in the next few years. If it is constructed in connection with a development, it would relieve the City of completing this project. Stormwater/LID Review/Grading Review The Concept Plan does not include full grading or stormwater plans. Any development proposal would ultimately be subject to relevant stormwater standards. Park Dedication The City's subdivision regulations requires up to 10% of the buildable property to be dedicated for park purposes. The City may also choose to accept cash in -lieu of all or a portion of this land dedication in an amount equal to 8% of the pre -developed market value, with a minimum of $3500 and a maximum of $8000 per home. In this case, there are approximately 30-35 buildable acres, for a potential 3.0-3.5 acres of park land. If the City determines that land should not be required in this case, staff believes the fee would be in the low -mid portion of the range based upon the listed price of the property, perhaps Weston Woods Page 6 of 9 October 17, 2017 PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting from $329,000-$450,000. However, this value will be determined more precisely during the preliminary plat review if the applicant proceeds with a formal application. The City's park and trail plan identify the need for a neighborhood park in this area. The Park Commission has discussed potentially requiring land either at this subject site or at the other planned residential property west on Chippewa Road, depending on which project would move forward first. The fact that the applicant is proposing twinhomes, which are not marketed to families with children, may suggest that another site may provide more convenient access to park property for more users. The trail plan has also identified an east -west trail connection between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Drive which should be secured with any development upon the subject site. The Park Commission reviewed this concept in connection with the proposed single-family concept to the south. Their review also considered the Excelsior Group request to the west. An excerpt from the meeting minutes is attached for reference. If all three of the projects moved forward, the consensus of the Commission was to secure two smaller parks, one on the Excelsior site, and one within the Mark of Excellence projects. If the single-family concept on the Mark of Excellence concept did not move forward, the Park Commission recommended a larger park on the Excelsior site and did not see as large of a need for a park in connection with the twinhomes. If the single-family concept were to move ahead, the Commission was interested in preserving more of the woods adjacent to Highway 55 as a buffer to the park. Review Criteria The purpose of the PUD Concept Plan is to provide purely advisory comments to the applicant for their consideration whether and how to continue with a formal application. The City has a great deal of discretion when reviewing a PUD because it is a rezoning, which is a legislative action. A PUD should only be approved if it achieves the purposes of the PUD district (described on pages 2-3), the Comprehensive Plan, and other City policies. The Planning Commission and Council should provide comments based upon this information. Staff Comments As noted above, staff believes that it is best to consider the concept plan within the broader context of the draft Comprehensive Plan update in addition to the current Comprehensive Plan. Although the current Comp Plan contemplates development of the subject site at this time, the draft Update proposes to delay development upon the subject site until 2025 and also re -guides property to the north as rural residential. The City has recently reviewed, or is in the process of reviewing, a number of projects west of the subject site. The Wealshire is under construction and will begin operation next year. The Lunski senior housing and medical clinic has been preliminarily approved to the west. The Excelsior Group is contemplating single-family development to the west. The City's infrastructure plans have identified important street and water connections to provide appropriate public services to this area. Because of the subject site is located further east than Weston Woods Page 7 of 9 October 17, 2017 PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting the other projects and because of the location of the existing infrastructure at Arrowhead Drive, development of this site provides an opportunity to make these connections. If the property were to not develop for some time, these connections could become more difficult and expensive to construct. If the applicant proceeds with a formal application after receiving the comments from the Planning Commission and City Council about whether this proposal meets the purposes of a PUD, staff has provided comments throughout the report, which are summarized below: 1) Any future application shall be subject to all relevant City regulations and policies. 2) The applicant shall provide information necessary to confirm that gravity sewer service is practical. 3) The applicant shall provide information to determine a base flood elevation and to verify no floodplain impacts will occur. 4) The applicant shall provide a wetland delineation and meet all requirements of the wetland protection ordinance. 5) Additional open space shall be provided between buildings within the development. 6) Standards of the PUD district shall limit height of the twin -homes. 7) Any proposed development proposal should include provisions for substantial vegetative buffers to rural properties to the north. 8) Land dedication should be considered for a neighborhood park, based upon the feedback of the Park Commission. 9) An east -west trail connection shall be provided. Locations should be considered which provide convenient access, opportunities for separation from roadways, and connections with the existing and planned trail network. 10) A watermain connection between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Drive shall be constructed in connection with the development. 11) Provisions should be made for the future extension of Chippewa Road east of Mohawk Drive. 12) The applicant shall provide information requested by the City Engineer to determine whether street improvements are necessary to support the development. Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the concept plan at the September 12 meeting. An excerpt from the meeting minutes is attached for reference. Two residents from the Mohawk Drive area spoke of the importance of upgrading Chippewa Road in order to serve development in this area. Two residents from Bridgewater expressed concern related to increased traffic from the Chippewa Road connection and expressed an interest in following the draft Comp Plan update staging for 2025. Speakers also raised concerns with the monotony of the home design. Planning Commissioners generally did not find that the proposal met the criteria for a PUD. While most Commissioners did not appear to be opposed to twinhomes as a use, Commissioners recommended that any PUD which permits twinhomes should result in a density closer to 2.0 units per acre, which would be expected through R1 lots. Some Commissioners acknowledged the potential infrastructure benefits of this project moving forward sooner than other developments to the west of Mohawk, especially securing the watermain loop and the right-of- way for future Chippewa Road. Weston Woods Page 8 of 9 October 17, 2017 PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting Attachments 1. Document List 2. Excerpt from 9/12/2017 Planning Commission minutes 3. Excerpt from draft 10/10/2017 Planning Commission minutes 4. Excerpt from draft 9/20/2017 Park Commission minutes 5. Public Comments Received a. Hofstede email — 9/11/2017 b. Nohre email — 9/12/2017 6. Engineering Comments 7. Comprehensive Plan Information (Vision/Goals/Strategies, Land Use) — white paper 8. DRAFT Comp Plan Information (Vision, Goals, Future Land Use) — yellow paper 9. Applicant Narrative 10. Exhibit showing Concept and Concept to South 11. Concept Plan Weston Woods Page 9 of 9 October 17, 2017 PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting Project: LR-17-215 — Weston Woods PUD Concept Plan The following documents are all part of the official record of the above referenced request, even if some documents are not attached, or are only attached in part, to Planning Commission and City Council reports. All documents are available for review upon request at City Hall. Documents Submitted by Applicant: Document Received Date Document Date # of pages Electronic Paper Copy? Notes Application 8/14/2017 8/14/2017 3 Y Y Fee 8/14/2017 8/14/2017 1 Y Y $1000 Mailing Labels 8/14/2017 8/10/2017 6 Y Y Narrative 8/14/2017 NA 4 Y Y Concept Plan Set 8/14/2017 8/11/2017 4 Y Y Narrative — Updated 8/24/2017 N/A 2 Y Y Concept Plan -Updated 8/30/2017 8/30/2017 5 Y Y House Info 8/24/2017 8/24/2017 3 Y Y Documents from Staff/Consultants/Agencies Document Document Date # of pages Electronic Notes Engineering Comments 8/25/2017 2 Y Engineering Comments 9/25/2017 3 Y Elm Creek Comments 8/22/2017 2 Y Building Official Comments 8/18/2017 1 Y Preliminary Review 8/25/2017 2 Y Legal Notice 9/1/2017 6 Y 13 pages w/ Affidavit and labels 120-day Review Letter 10/3/2017 1 Y Planning Commission Report 9/6/2017 8 Y 34 pages w/ attachments City Council Report 10/11/2017 9 Y (continued on back) 10/12/2017 Public Comments Document Date Electronic Notes Email from Kim Hofstede 9/11/2017 Y Email from Pete and Kate Nohre 9/12/2017 Y Planning Commission minutes 9/12/2017 Y 10/12/2017 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from 9/12/2017 Meeting Minutes Mark of Excellence Homes —1952 Chippewa Road — PUD Concept Plan for 94 Lot Twinhome Subdivision on 79.82 Acres Finke stated that this is a PUD Concept Plan review for a 941ot twinhome subdivision. He stated that the total site is approximately 80 acres, but noted that approximately 30 net acres is wetland. He stated that this property is under the current staging plan for the current Comprehensive Plan, but noted that the property staging is proposed to be delayed to the 2025 staging period under the draft Comprehensive Plan that is out for review. He explained that the R-1 zoning district was created to implement low density residential, detached townhomes, but noted that twinhomes could fit within the density range. He stated that the R-1 district does not, however, allow for twinhomes under the existing Comprehensive Plan, which is why the PUD would be requested. He stated that the draft Comprehensive Plan does identify twinhomes as an allowed use in the R-1 district. He reviewed the adjacent property uses. He presented the Concept Plan proposed by the applicant, noting the twinhomes and large amount of wetland. He stated that the purpose of a PUD is to allow flexibility to the zoning code in return for meeting purposes outlined by the PUD Ordinance. He stated that there is an emphasis on protection of natural resources, wetland, and open space within those purposes. He stated that the draft Comprehensive Plan is expected to be adopted in early 2018 and therefore the formal public hearing has been held on that update. He stated that staff believes that it would be appropriate to review requests under both forms of the Comprehensive Plan (existing and draft versions), noting that the primary difference would be the change in staging from the current period to 2025. He noted that a wetland delineation has not yet been completed, but estimated a density range at three units per acre and recommended that the density range remain between two to three units per acre. He stated that the table in the staff report summarizes what is allowed in the R-1 district and compares that to what is proposed in this Concept Plan. He noted that it would not be an apple to apples comparison as the R-1 district currently only allows detached townhomes and therefore items such as setbacks would be different with twinhomes. He stated that there is a single access from Mohawk Drive and a secondary emergency access. He noted that another future access could be shown from Chippewa Road. He stated that staff recommends that if the project moves forward, that the northern portion of the site provides additional buffering, including a mix of housing styles, as the land use to the north is going to be rural residential. He stated that a large portion of the site is wetland and therefore the delineation is important. He stated that the large wetland to the east is mapped by the DNR and therefore requires a large buffer of 50 feet on average, noting the different buffer requirements for two additional wetlands, and noting that adjustments to the plan may be necessary to provide the necessary buffers. He noted that the floodplain would also need to be established for review. He stated that most of the site is tilled farmland and therefore there would not be a lot of tree removal proposed. He highlighted the proposed transportation information provided, noting that this is very similar to the request the Commission considered the previous month. He stated that the City has identified a watermain connection to provide better looping of the City's water supply, which has been a primary importance identified this summer. He noted that the connection would occur through this site. He stated that the applicant proposes to provide the connection as a piece of the improvements they would construct as part of this project. He highlighted the trails and parks aspects of the review, noting that if this is meant for empty nesters, perhaps this would not be a good location for a park, whereas if this is meant for families perhaps a closer park would be desired. He stated that some trail connections would be proposed. He stated that the intent of this review is for the applicant to receive input from the City to determine changes that would be necessary and whether they should continue to move forward down the PUD path. Reid asked where the Lunski development is located in relation to this parcel. Finke highlighted the location. Mark Smith, owner of Mark of Excellence Homes, stated that they have built over 800 twinhomes in ten different communities over the past 28 years. He stated that people are buying this empty nester product at a younger and younger age. He stated that these are low impact buyers with kids that have left the home 1 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from 9/12/2017 Meeting Minutes and are looking for homes with less maintenance that can allow them to live the lives they want. He stated that most buyers like to travel and may have multiple homes and therefore the lawncare and snow removal is completed by the association. He stated that this would be a low impact use of the buyers, as the association controls the lawncare and there are not playgrounds and trampolines in the yards. He stated that they are only developing 30 to 35 acres of the site, while the balance of the property would remain natural and wetland. He stated that this is an increasing market that will continue to grow for the next ten years with the baby boom generation continuing to age. He stated that this would be a great transition next to Wealshire. He stated that most of their buyers are coming out of larger single-family homes that are then available on the market for growing families and takes pressure off the construction of new larger homes. He stated that they would plan to create the watermain connection which would create the necessary loop in the system and they would also plan to contribute to the extension of Chippewa Road. Murrin asked why the applicant selected this property. Mr. Smith noted that they are picky in the sites they choose and do not want just rows of homes. He stated that they prefer homes on one side of the street which creates a better view for the buyers. He stated that this would also fill a demand in the Medina market. DesLauriers asked if the market value of $450,000 to $600,000 would be for each unit or the twinhome as a whole. Mr. Smith replied that the value would be for each unit of the twinhome. White stated that the Commission would need to consider a higher standard of building and site design and noted that she did not notice anything about the buildings in the packet. Mr. Smith apologized for not including that information in the packet. He stated that they began this product in 1990 and the overall concept has remained the same with vaulted ceilings and open kitchen and living rooms with a four -season porch. He stated that the master bedroom and laundry are on the first level with possibly a second bedroom on another level. He stated that the homes are very elegant. He stated that the exterior of the homes would look very similar and would have a lot of landscaping. He stated that the backyards would have a beautiful view of the wetlands. He stated that a taller garage door is installed to make the appearance better with a focus on main floor living. White referenced the comment made by Finke regarding density transitioning and asked Mr. Smith if he would be open to less density in that area with additional landscaping. Mr. Smith stated that perhaps the road could be moved further north and remove the homes buffering the north property; and instead simply have the road and trees and increase the size of the holding pond in that area. He confirmed that they would control the stormwater to reuse for irrigation. He stated that while they do not call themselves a 55 and older community, the design and cost of the home lends itself to that type of living, as the low number of bedrooms exclude larger families. He provided additional details on the exterior materials proposed for the homes which would include vinyl siding and cedar shakes. White opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Donald Atkinson, 2000 Pawnee Road, stated that there has been talk that Chippewa is a road and that is not true. He stated that Chippewa needs to be updated to a road before this is considered. He stated that driveways along Mohawk are pretty sacred and therefore the driveways should be added to Chippewa rather than Mohawk. Bret Palmer, 4673 Bluebell Trail North, stated that he shared the concern with the Chippewa Road extension. He asked if the Chippewa Road extension is being considered as a community, or whether the applicant is suggesting that. 2 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from 9/12/2017 Meeting Minutes White explained that the Council has decided that Chippewa Road needs to be extended, but the method for creating that extension has not yet been decided. Mr. Palmer asked if they have considered the impact that this would have on traffic, as you cannot go east on Highway 55. Finke stated that the purpose of the Chippewa extension is to provide that eastbound route. Mr. Palmer stated that you are then putting that impact on a minimum maintenance road that is already under a lot of pressure. He expressed concern with the infrastructure that is needed to support these developments and believed that this would be creating a similar problem to what exists on CR 116. He stated that this would then put a lot of pressure onto Arrowhead. Finke provided additional details on transportation planning Jeff Pederson stated that he owns the property due north of this project. He appreciated the comments regarding density transitioning to protect his rural residential designation. He stated that he has concern that there would not be water that drains off this property onto his property. He asked that adequate screening occur. He noted that he does not object to this project and believes that the Chippewa connection would be an important element if this project moves forward. He stated that Chippewa was a road when he was younger, but the City quit maintaining the road a number of years ago. He referenced the staging, and noted that this property existed as low density when the Wealshire property was constructed. He stated that the current Comprehensive Plan designates this property to be developed now. Kate Nory, 4412 Bluebell Trail South, stated that her main concern is the timeline. She believed that the City Plan mentions 2025 for development and therefore was concerned that this is being talked about now. She stated that the density also seems to vary from the plan. She stated that they moved to Medina about one year ago and 94 homes that look the same does not seem to fit with the unique character of Medina. White closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. White noted that no action will occur tonight, as this is simply an opportunity for the Commission to provide input to the applicant. Reid stated that she does not have a problem with the twinhome product, but would like to see more variety in the price point. She stated that there are infrastructure advantages. She stated that the Chippewa extension will be expensive and will most likely take more than one developer to get it done. She stated that opportunity will still exist in 2025. She stated that because they are already in the review process for the draft Comprehensive Plan and the City has already denied other applications for that reason, she did not see that this would move forward under the existing Comprehensive Plan. She did not believe that this application would meet the criteria of the PUD and would have to have stronger elements in order to qualify. She stated that while she understands the desire for uniformity, she would like to see some variety in the aesthetics of the homes. She stated that this property staging was moved to 2025 under the draft Comprehensive Plan because of the infrastructure needed. She stated that while she does not object to the development, she did not see it qualifying under the existing Comprehensive Plan. Nester agreed with the comments of Reid. She stated that this is a quick transition of densely populated homes against the rural residential homes to the north and the single-family homes on the other side of the property. 3 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from 9/12/2017 Meeting Minutes Amic agreed with the comments thus far and agreed that he would like to see more variance in the aesthetics of the homes. Murrin referenced the option for the jump ahead and stated that she is in favor of maintaining greenspace. She stated that she would hate to see this override the years of planning that was put into the Comp Plan process and while she would welcome reviewing this application in the future under the appropriate staging, she would not support this application at this time. She stated that she would also like to see less density to fall within the required density for the R-1 district and larger lots. She stated that the connectivity to Highway 55 should also be addressed in the future. DesLauriers agreed that the criteria for a PUD should be stronger. He noted that nine areas were identified under the R-1 zoning and only a few of those were met, therefore that should also be strengthened. He stated that if the developer is willing to pay for half the cost of the Chippewa Road extension and for the looping of the watermain; that could benefit the City. He asked for more information on the share the developer would foot. Finke stated that staff has looked at the cost conceptually and the watermain connection would move forward prior to the 2025 staging period and would have a cost of $250,000 to $300,000. He stated that without any improvements in this area the project would be twice that cost. He stated that there have only been rough preliminary cost estimates for the Chippewa Road extension, noting that land acquisition and the wetland are key elements. He noted that if this moved forward, the land acquisition would be provided free of cost. He stated that the street cost is roughly estimated at $1,200,000 or $1,300,000. He stated that most of the cost would be assessed to the landowners and it would be difficult to do that in a piecemeal way. DesLauriers stated there would then be a significant benefit for the City in terms of the watermain loop and Chippewa Road extension with the contributions that this developer is willing to contribute. He asked if private roads are typically allowed in the City. Finke stated that in terms of an urban neighborhood with City sewer and water there are not any private road communities. DesLauriers asked if there would ever be a public park if there is a private road maintained by the association. Finke stated that the City would probably look for an access so that people would not have to drive on private roads if there were a public park. He noted that you would not want to put a public park on private roads. White asked the type of challenges that would occur if the City needs to maintain City water under private roads. Finke stated that the City would have all easement rights and the ability to do so. He stated that the City does a great job of putting things back together, should there be a watermain problem. He confirmed that a private road would be built to the same standards as a public road. White noted that a lot of her comments have already been addressed and thanked the members of the public that also provided input. She hoped that the developer received the input he desired. Finke noted that the Park Commission will consider this request on September 20th and the City Council is tentatively scheduled to review this on October 3ra 4 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 10/10/2017 Meeting Minutes Public Hearing — Mark Smith — NE Corner of Hwy 55 and Mohawk Drive — Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Concept Plan for 48 Lot Subdivision with 7 Acre Park on 52 Acres (PIDs 03-118-23-42-0001, 03-118-23-41-0001, and 03-118-23-43- 0005) Finke presented a request to amend the current Comprehensive Plan as well as a PUD Concept Plan. He noted that the proposed amendment would change the future land use from the current designation of mixed use to low density residential to create a 48-lot subdivision with a seven -acre park. He noted that the draft plan guides the property for business designation. He noted that the applicant is proposing a PUD to allow the single-family home lots to be narrower than typical lot width. He noted that while the width would be smaller, the minimum lot size would still be met. He stated that the same applicant presented a PUD Concept the previous month for the property to the north. He reviewed the adjacent property zoning and highlighted site features including the wetland and wooded areas. He stated that the drainage ways on the site divide the site into three areas. He presented the Concept Plan from the applicant along with the Concept Plan presented the previous month to identify how the plans would fit together. He stated that the seven -acre park would be proposed on the southern portion of the site with a single access point onto Mohawk Drive. He stated that the City is in an awkward position between the current Comprehensive Plan and the draft plan, noting that the draft plan is expected to be in place in early 2018 and therefore any applications could be considered under the draft plan. He stated that the City is allowed to enact a moratorium, if desired, to protect the planning process. He stated that there is a lot of information from both versions of the Comprehensive Plan included in the Commission packet to help the Commission review the request. He stated that while technically the existing Comprehensive Plan is in effect, the context of the draft plan is also important. He noted that the property is proposed to be changed through the draft plan from mixed -use to business and therefore the property zoning would not match either of those zoning districts. He reviewed the requirements of the mixed -use zoning district, noting that the residential portion of the property would have higher density than what is proposed. He noted that if approved, there could be concern from the Metropolitan Council that the City has eaten up the low -density housing and therefore is not leaving sufficient space for the remaining required density. He stated that there is more flexibility within the draft update as the overall density is slightly higher and therefore the City will meet the density requirements in the long-term. He reviewed the elements that must be considered for a PUD request, noting that the primary objective from the applicant's narrative in reducing the lot width is to accommodate both the park and residential development. He stated that the PUD also requests a five-foot reduction to the setback. He stated that the mixed -use zoning district does allow for single-family homes with smaller lots, but in conjunction with another housing product to meet the required density. He reviewed the proposed access from Mohawk, noting that the concept would need to be updated with an accurate wetland delineation and required wetland buffer. He stated that there is a 12-13 acre wooded area on the eastern portion of the site adjacent to the wetland and bisecting the northern portion of the site. He stated that the City's natural resource inventory identifies two higher quality portions of the woods on the southern portion of the site. He noted that the central and north wooded areas are rated as lower quality. He noted that the concept would remove the vast majority of the wooded areas to support the development. He noted that the applicant is proposing to grade the area to use on other portions of the site, which would reduce the ability to preserve trees. He stated that extensive tree removal would be required if the application moves forward in this method. He suggested that if this moves forward, perhaps there is a way to preserve the higher quality knoll and reduce the recreational amenities within the park. He noted that some of the comments will be similar as the same comments have been made on the other concept plans that were recently reviewed. He expressed concern with the transportation proposed. He noted that the applicant stated that development of these two sites would contribute towards the extension of the nearby roadway. He stated that the City has identified an important watermain connection and the applicant is proposing to install that connection as part of the development of these sites. He stated that the applicant is proposing to incorporate the park identified for this area as well. He stated that if the Commission and Council move forward with this project, it would 1 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 10/10/2017 Meeting Minutes provide the infrastructure elements identified by the City. He stated that staff would caution against amending the existing Comprehensive Plan as that would be cumbersome during this planning process to update and finalize the draft plan. He stated that if the change is desired, staff would recommend making that change to the draft plan. He stated that one of the main objectives of the draft plan is to minimize the residential growth in the community to match the goals identified by the Met Council and this would increase that residential growth. He stated that the Steering Committee also believed that a business guiding for the property may help to preserve the high -quality tree knoll on the property that would be removed under this request. He stated that the infrastructure that would be provided is consistent with the objectives of the draft plan and therefore there are competing interests in the development of this property. Reid stated that she recalled that the Commission was not supposed to consider financial aspects when reviewing requests. Finke stated that in general terms that is true but infrastructure is identified in the draft plan that provide for the quality of life for residents. Murrin referenced the staff report which notes that the applicant is proposing to build 48 single-family homes on 50 acres but elsewhere is provides different information. Finke confirmed that the concept includes 48 lots. He confirmed that the density calculations are based on 48 lots. Murrin referenced the infrastructure elements, which are stated that the improvements would be constructed in conjunction with the development of this property and the property to the north and asked if that infrastructure would only be built if both parcels are approved. Finke stated that the applicant has stated that the water connection would be provided with the twinhome property concept plan on the northern parcel and the road funding would be provided through the development of the southern parcel. Amic stated that it is difficult because the City is between plans. He asked the implications of removing a business parcel from the draft plan. Finke stated that in reality there are a lot of wetlands on this parcel and available business properties are limited. DesLauriers referenced the comment that if the property were zoned business perhaps that would preserve some of the wooded area. He asked for input on why this parcel is proposed to change to the business zoning district. Finke stated that one of the objectives was to reduce the overall residential development and explained how the Steering Committee reviewed properties to determine additional business opportunities. Mark Smith, applicant, stated that Finke did a great job of explaining the request. He stated that he is attempting to not only bring forward this request but also show how this would tie together with the site to the north that he brought forward to a previous meeting. He noted that both parcels are within the current staging period and if the direction of the Commission and Council align with his desires, he would bring forward the two concepts as one application. He stated that perhaps the density between the two parcels could be calculated together to balance the density and raise the density on the lower parcel. He stated that after reviewing the tree inventory, he would propose to leave the knoll in place unless directed 2 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 10/10/2017 Meeting Minutes to remove that by the park department. He stated that he did not believe that business or mixed -use would be a good fit and would be better used by a park on the south portion and residential on the northern portion of the site. He asked for direction from the Commission. Murrin asked if the road extension would be dependent on both projects being approved. Smith noted that the road extension would be dependent on both concepts being approved. He stated that he could provide the watermain connection if only the northern portion is approved but if both concepts are approved he would construct the watermain and provide right-of-way for the road extension. Amic referenced the comment that no business would want to be on this land because of the heavily wooded portion of the site. He would hope that the City would have thought about that. He asked for more information. Smith noted that there are three separate parcels of land divided by creeks and wetlands and therefore the property is not very conducive for one complex or campus. He stated that the heavily wooded area would also require heavy removal in order to support a building or parking lot. He stated that the southern portion is also covered by trees that would block visibility from the highway. He stated that the right in/right out is also not a preference for a business. Amic asked if that has been thought about by the Steering Committee. Finke replied that there are some sites that get more specific discussion throughout the process and stated that there was specific discussion on this property. He noted that while there are knolls on the site, there are also flat portions of the site and park dedication could be given for preservation of the knolls. He stated that access was recognized, noting that commercial would not be ideal but business would allow for office type uses. He noted other business uses that were constructed with the knowledge of the right- in/right-out. White opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Tim Cavanaugh, 3320 Lanewood Lane, stated that he is the owner of the property and noted that he attended public meetings and was opposed to the business use. He did not feel that people walked the property to fully understand the topography. He stated that to be any type of a business use you would need contiguous land for development. He noted that if the road and watermain is also going to be burdened onto the property in conjunction with the tree removal and topography of the site, would not be feasible for business development. He stated that this proposal has decreased the density from the original proposal and the D.R. Horton proposal that came before that. He felt that the use proposed would be the best the City can hope for and is also the best he can hope for. He believed the land would be worthless as a business use with the non-contiguous topography. DesLauriers asked for input on the discussion that occurred regarding the reguiding of the property under the draft plan. Cavanaugh stated that the property is currently zoned mixed -use and he was asking for residential and not business. He stated that this proposal would be a good fit and would also provide the needed infrastructure in this area. Murrin asked what the land was originally zoned for when he purchased the property. Cavanaugh stated that the land has been in his family for an excess of 50 years and was originally agricultural. 3 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 10/10/2017 Meeting Minutes White closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Reid stated that she would see updating the current Comprehensive Plan as futile and would not want the developers to waste their money on this when the City is not going to amend the existing plan. She stated that the City could review a Concept Plan under the draft Comprehensive Plan. She stated that changing the draft Comprehensive Plan could be open to discussion. White agreed that she did not believe the City Council would have interest in amending the existing Comprehensive Plan at this time. She agreed that a proposal could be considered under the text of the draft Comprehensive Plan. She stated that the Steering Committee put a lot of work into the guiding for this property and the guiding for this property is important not only for the parcel but also in the overall rate of residential development allowed. She stated that the Steering Committee would most likely want to review a request for additional residential designation to determine if development should then be delayed on another parcel. Murrin asked what would happen if the Steering Committee were to swap the use of this parcel with another parcel and whether that would require the City to resend the plan for comments. Finke stated that he fully expects there to be changes to the draft plan coming out of the comment period, noting that is the purpose of receiving comments. He explained that the level of public input and whether the plan would need additional jurisdictional review, would depend upon the significance of the changes. He noted that jurisdictional review would not necessarily be required when swapping land use for 40 acres here and there but stated that the City may want to gain additional public input. He provided an update on the timeline for the draft Comprehensive Plan process. Amic asked for additional information on the ability to amend the draft plan once adopted. He noted that perhaps a moratorium would be the best route to prevent the City from continually receiving requests that are not going to be considered until the draft plan is adopted. DesLauriers stated that he would agree with the comments of Reid that the City continues to receive requests that are not being considered right now because of the timing between the existing Comprehensive Plan and the draft plan. He stated that the item that is missing from this discussion is the fact that this development would contribute to the extension of the road and to the water infrastructure and park system. Murrin agreed that the City would be considering those improvements, but noted that the north property is not staged until 2025 so while the City would gain that benefit right now it is unknown as to whether the City will need that extension. She stated that one core value in the plan is to maintain greenspace. She questioned whether the City needs the road extension now, or when the property to the north is developed. Finke stated that the road extension will be needed. He stated that three remaining sites have all had concept plans within the last few months. He stated that the risk is that the site to the north does not develop as soon as it is staged and then the road still needs to be constructed before the development of that parcel. He stated that the watermain looping is needed and the City will move forward on that element regardless of development activity. He stated that the water will be less of an impact on existing users as connection fees could be adjusted to fund that improvement over time. He stated that the road extension is harder to define the funding responsibility of. He stated that if there is not an opportunity to provide that connection in conjunction through development, the City would need to go through a 429 assessment and general tax dollars would need to supply the difference in funding as the assessments 4 Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 10/10/2017 Meeting Minutes would not fund the project. He agreed that it would be a substantial share of the roadway costs that would be paid by the taxpayers of Medina. Reid stated that the parcel was not staged because this was a business property and therefore if this is rezoned to residential the staging should then be pushed back to 2025. She explained that while the City would like to encourage any business development, the residential development has been pushed back. Murrin agreed that she would have a problem jumping ahead of the residential development because of the decision that was made to phase out residential property because of the high amount of development the City has had in the past years. She stated that she would be willing to push the issue down the road as the road connection is not needed right now. Reid stated that she was inclined to want to leave the zoning business because the parcel is adjacent to other business properties but acknowledged the challenges to this parcel that may lend to residential. She also did not believe that a park that close to Hwy 55 would be a good fit. Amic stated that this is a tricky issue and agreed that this would be a gamble. He stated that this is a nice plan, noting that he would not have a problem with a park near Hwy 55. He stated that he does like the plan with a creative layout incorporating the wetland and topography. He stated that although it has been said that this should be pushed back, he is unsure that there will be a better deal than this and the City could end up with something a lot worse than this. He recognized the concern that this site may not be right for business use and acknowledged those points. He stated that he would fear that those factors are not considered as much as they should be. He stated that it does matter if this site is even good for business in the fixture and is important for the City to think about. Nester referenced the nearby Lunski property which has three businesses on one lot and stated that she would not see a reason that could not be done on this property as well. White asked if the Commission could include a recommendation with the motion tonight for the Steering Committee to review this property to determine if business is the right fit for this parcel. Finke confirmed that the group can provide input on that direction through consensus of formal motion. It was the consensus of the Commission to take separate action of the request and direction for the Steering Committee. Motion by Reid, seconded by Nester, to recommend denial of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Motion carries unanimously. (Absent: Albers) Motion by DesLauriers, seconded by Amic, to request that the Steering Committee review the guiding of the subject property within the draft Comprehensive Plan update to confirm that business is the appropriate land use. Motion carries 5-1. (Murrin opposed) (Absent: Albers) Murrin noted that a lot of time and effort has been put into the draft Comprehensive Plan and therefore would like to take the recommendation of the Steering Committee as is. Reid acknowledged that this plan would give the City a lot but stated that even if the property were reguided for residential, the staging would be delayed to 2025. White stated that she did like the plan but would want to see more connection between the two areas, with a more centrally located park and access to the development from Chippewa. 5 Medina Park Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 9/20/2017 Meeting Minutes Mark of Excellence Homes — Weston Woods —1952 Chippewa Road — PUD Concept Plan for 941ot Twinhome Subdivision on 79.82 Acres — Park Dedication Review Gallup provided a brief staff report. She stated that the applicant has requested a PUD concept plan review for a 94-lot twinhome subdivision on 79.82 acres (approximately 30 net acres). She stated that the property is guided as Low Density Residential (LDR) within the 2016-2020 Staging Period. Gallup stated that the updated draft Comprehensive Plan that is currently out for area jurisdictional review identifies the property as LDR, within the 2025-2030 Staging Period. Gallup noted that the PUD is primarily to allow the twinhomes. The LDR district in the current Comprehensive Plan speaks primarily of single-family homes, while the current draft plan speaks of single and two-family dwellings in the LDR zoning district. Gallup stated that the applicant has also submitted a concept plan for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the south of the subject site. The proposed amendment is to change the zoning from mixed use to LDR. The site is proposed to be guided as Business in the updated draft Comprehensive Plan. She stated that the concept plan shows 48 single family homes with a proposed 7.5 acre park. Gallup showed maps of the subject sites with the two proposals side -by -side. She noted that these sites are located east of Mohawk Drive, west of Arrowhead Drive, and just north and south of Chippewa Road. The Park Commission reviewed a map that showed the surrounding parcels in the active park study area and each parcel's proposed land use. Gallup noted that the Park and Trail map shows a future neighborhood park identified in this area. She noted that the Park Commission's Master Plan identifies a neighborhood park as four to ten acres in size. She also stated the map identifies a future east/west trail connecting Mohawk and Arrowhead, with the plan identifying a trail connection between future neighborhoods and especially to parks. Gallup explained the park dedication ordinance in terms of this application, noting that the city could require up to 10% of the buildable land, which would equate to about 3 to 3.5 acres on each parcel, 8% of the pre -developed value, potentially $3,500-$8,000 per lot, or a combination. Gallup briefly reviewed the size of three existing neighborhood parks and the features each park possessed: — Fields of Medina = 10 acres (7 acres active after removing future water tower and pond) • Soccer field (1.1 acre) • Playground/Basketball Court (0.75 acre) • Tennis Court (0.25 acre) • Volleyball Court (0.15 acre) • Parking Lot (0.45 acre) 1 Medina Park Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 9/20/2017 Meeting Minutes — Hunter Lions Park = 4.25 acres active; 2.7 acre passive • Baseball field (2.0 acre) • Playground (0.2 acre) • Tennis/Basketball Courts (0.26 acre) • Volleyball Court (0.15 acre) • Parking lot (0.6 acre) — Morningside Park = 2.3 acres • Baseball field (1.16 acre) • Playground (0.35 acre) Gallup noted that parks tend to be at least two times or more the size of the improvements to allow for space between improvements. Mark Smith with Mark of Excellence Homes stated that he had been building twinhomes for 28 years. His homes are ramblet style with a full walk -out basement which caters to empty nesters. He described the buildable property as "fingers" of upland surrounded by wetlands, which makes for great views and privacy. Smith noted that he attended the August 16, 2017 Park Commission meeting to listen to what the Park Commission had to say about the Excelsior Group application that was before them. He submitted the concept plan to the south to fulfill the Park Commission's desire for a future park. He noted that the proposed park land has a number of mature trees on the site. He would leave it to the Park Commission to decide how many trees they wanted to keep and how much active play area they would need. He stated he would be happy to grade as much or as little of the site as they desired. Lee questioned the applicant on what he would do with the proposed park space if it was not a future park? Smith noted the need for some trees and the park to create a buffer from Highway 55 to the proposed homes. The Park Commission discussed the three possible future residential sites within this park study area, which includes the Excelsior Group proposal to the west of Wealshire and the two proposals from Mark of Excellence Homes to the east of Wealshire. The discussion focused on the final park dedication decision being made based on who develops first. There was also a consensus that two smaller parks with complimentary uses would make sense. Lee polled the Park Commissioners asking them for their initial thoughts on the proposed concept plans. Beddor stated that the proposed 7.5 acre park was a nice size, but it was not in the best location being up against Highway 55. She questioned if the park could be moved to a more central location between the proposed developments. 2 Medina Park Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 9/20/2017 Meeting Minutes Weir stated that she would like to see some of the mature trees kept along the highway as a buffer to the park and neighborhood. Weir inquired if the developer would consider adding a tot lot to the twinhome development to the north, noting that many empty nesters have grandchildren. Smith stated that the twinhome development would have private roads and the residents are typically empty nesters who would not need a private tot lot. He stated that in his experience, these residents do not want to pay for additional private amenities that they will have to maintain. Meehan stated that it would be hard to visualize a park on Highway 55 with the noise and smell. Scherer stated that we would want some type of buffer if it was a park or homes. Lee asked the developer if he had thought about a trail along Chippewa to connect to the trail along Arrowhead Drive. Smith stated that he could give up more right-of-way to make a trail happen. Lee confirmed that the Park Commission would like to see a trail along Chippewa and connecting the two developments with the park. Discussion took place if the development to the north went in, but the concept plan to the south remained in the business zoning district. How would the Park Commission envision the future park needs? Weir stated that she would like to see at least a tot lot in the twinhome development, if the development to the south did not happen. Lee stated that he would want to take the cash and build a better park in the other proposed residential zoning district to the west of Mohawk Drive. Weir encouraged the City Council to strongly consider the applicant's request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment if the applicant was serious about building and financing the construction of the new section of Chippewa Road connecting Mohawk and Arrowhead and providing the water main connection and water main loop. Smith agreed that it was their intention to install these two infrastructure improvements as part of this project. The Park Commission's final thoughts were that they would like to see a proposed park on the southern lot with as many trees preserved as reasonable to create a buffer and still be able to have an active park. They also stated they would still like a park on the other proposed residential lot west of Mohawk Drive. These two parks would have complimentary uses. 3 Dusty Finke From: Kim Hofstede <kimberly.hofstede@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 8:41 PM To: Al Hofstede; Dusty Finke; Kate Nohre Subject: Re: Excellence Homes proposed project - Arrowhead Dusty, As I mentioned last week, I cannot attend the planning commission meeting tomorrow since I will be traveling for work. I would like to encorage staff and the planning commission to take the draft comp plan update into consideration when reviewing this proposal. There has been a lot of time and thought to develop that draft and there is a reason this land is being slated for 2025 or after and reducing the density to 2-3 units per acre. We greatly enjoy living in Medina and we don't want to see it developed too fast. I am also interested to see the plan once they delineate all the wetlands and are providing the appropriate required buffers. Please share my comments at the meeting if you can. I copied my neighbor Kate who will likely be in attendance. If the applicant makes a formal submittal in the future, will there be another public hearing or is this our only chance to provide feedback? Thanks. Kim Hofstede 4418 Bluebell Trail S, Medina On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 2:06 PM Dusty Finke <dusty.finke@a medinamn.gov> wrote: Hi Kim, The staff report is attached. Have a good one! Dusty 1 Dusty Finke From: Pete Nohre <pete2404@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 2:47 PM To: Dusty Finke Cc: Kate Nohre Subject: Re: Excellence Homes proposed project - Arrowhead Dear Dusty, As another resident of the Bridgewater neighborhood, we would like to add our comments and questions regarding the proposed development to this e-mail. I apologize for the lengthily e-mail, but hopefully it will communicate our support of the amended Comprehensive Plan and bring up some relevant questions regarding the narrative for the proposed development. Thank you. Pete and Kate Nohre Bluebell Tr. S. On Jan. 20, 2015 the City Council approved an amendment to the City's Staging and Growth Plan within the Comprehensive Plan. (Resolution No. 2015-13) Base on that approved plan, the property for the proposed development is: • Affected by the approved amendment per Map 5-3 - Staging and Growth. • Currently slated for development in 2025 (Map 5-4, Staging and Growth). • Currently designated at Low Density Residential (Map 5-2, Future Land Use Plan). Typically thought of as single-family. Also as it relates to the plan: • Primary changes to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan from the executive summary include "Reduction of property planned for residential development" and "Delay for some residential development." The proposed Excellence Homes, Weston Woods development is contradictory to those changes as it would accelerate the residential development as compared to the plan (unless other significant reductions would be made elsewhere). • As it relates to properties to "jump ahead" - it is indicated there is a flexibility for two years for residential and mixed use properties (Chapter 5, Staging Plan). This would indicate the property could move ahead to 2023. An objective of the City is to be consistent with the Plan... Housing Objectives: i "9. Require new urban residential development to be consistent with the City's Staging and Growth Plan." (Chapter 4, Housing and Neighborhoods) We know a lot of work, insight, research and good reasoning went into updating the Comprehensive Plan and would question why a deviation would be made to allow for the proposed development. That would seem to put into question the work, thoughts and recommendations of the planning commission, staff and interested parties that went into the amended Plan. Outside of the Comprehensive Plan, there appear to be some additional points that could use clarification. Based on the information available on-line on the City website, the following questions stem from the Narrative portion of the application materials for the propose development (in italics). "It provides housing for many surrounding businesses like Polaris and OSI. Our buyers are empty nesters and low impact." "They don't travel at rush hour." • Are employees of these companies looking for twin -home options in the area? How many employees of these companies are empty nesters? • If they don't travel at rush hour it can be assumed they are not working. How will this population be a benefit for the businesses mentioned (Polaris and OSI)? "...empty nesters living in Medina 20 to 40 years....move here to free up their Medina homes to younger families that can't afford or find properties. This will help slow development...." • This appears to be relying heavily on assumptions and/or speculation. Has a study been done and concluded that 1) existing Medina empty -nester residents will be attracted to and purchase these twin -homes? 2) That their move will free up affordable and desirable homes for younger families? 3) That #1 and #2 will actually happen so it will help the City slow other development? Or, does this proposal actually accelerate the development and residences that the City Plan has recently decided to slow down? "Proximity to existing development - Weston Woods of Medina is surrounded by development. We are across the street from both Wealshire memory care and Bridgewater development." • I would not consider this location "surrounded by development". The Wealshire memory care is across there street, but rest of the development would be in a relatively undeveloped area. This depends on what one considers to be "surrounded by development". "Limited impacts on city services - As mentioned our buyers are low impact residents. ....putting little pressure on water, sewer and streets" • Is there such a thing as a "low impact resident?" Can the City plan differently that these residents will supposedly use less water, sewer and streets? How does the city plan for some residents to use 30% or 20% or 80% less of the city resources? Is there any supporting documentation or 2 regulations that help support the statements that 1) "low impact residents" will be the ones purchasing the residences and 2) that they will then actually use fewer of these resources? "In addition the streets are private so the City will not have to spend it's resources plowing and maintaining them, a big cost savings to the City." • What is the cost saving calculation? What is considered a "big cost savings" and how is it being calculated? "In addition, many of our buyers will be leaving the home they raised their family in and by moving here are providing older more affordable housing inventory for those younger buyers." • Again, this appears to be relying heavily on assumptions and/or speculation that the buyers will be existing Medina residents and that the residence they are vacating will be affordable and desirable to younger buyers. What research or information is available to support this? "The development will create a large number of jobs during the development of the site and the building of the homes. The association will also create jobs after the construction is done. This development has the potential to provide a live/work environment for the neighboring Polaris and OSI and Wealshire memory care." • The large number of jobs during the development will of course be temporary. Is temporary labor something the City of Medina is trying to increase? Jobs are great, but the local benefit of this temporary work would seem to be minimal - except in the short term. • How many jobs is the association expected to create? Will those jobs reside in Medina? • It has been stated in the narrative that the development is targeted to empty -nesters, those who have 2nd and 3rd homes and "low impact" residents. What percentage of the workforce at those employers mentioned have those characteristics? Has any research been done to determine the demographics of the workforce at those employers as well as their desired place to live? From: Kim Hofstede <kimberly.hofstede aggmail.com> Date: September 11, 2017 at 8:40:45 PM CDT To: Al Hofstede <ahofstede@onedigital.com>, Dusty Finke <dusty.finke@medinamn.gov>, Kate Nohre <kate.nohre@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Excellence Homes proposed project - Arrowhead Dusty, As I mentioned last week, I cannot attend the planning commission meeting tomorrow since I will be traveling for work. I would like to encorage staff and the planning commission to take the draft comp plan update into consideration when reviewing this proposal. There has been a lot of time and thought to develop that draft and there is a reason this land is being slated for 2025 or after and reducing the density to 2-3 units per acre. We greatly enjoy living in Medina and we don't want to see it developed too fast. I am also 3 WSB 701 Xenia Avenue South I Suite 300 I Minneapolis, MN 55416 I (763) 541-480011 September 25, 2017 Mr. Dusty Finke Planner City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340-9790 Re: Weston Woods of Medina PUD Concept Plan — Engineering Review City Project No. LR-17-215 WSB Project No. 010653-000 Dear Mr. Finke: We have reviewed Weston Woods of Medina PUD Concept plan submittal dated August 30, 2017. The plans propose to construct 47 two -unit buildings (94 total homes) on 80 acres. The documents were reviewed for general conformance with the City of Medina's general engineering standards and Stormwater Design Manual. We have the following comments with regards to engineering and stormwater management matters. Site Plan & Streets 1. Add typical street section to plans meeting the City's standard. 2. Provide a turning movement exhibit to show that a fire truck can access all building structures. The street terminating in front of Lots 71 and 72 has no turn around. The plans should be revised to provide a turnaround acceptable to the Fire Marshal. 3. City design standards require horizontal and vertical curve lengths to meet a 30 MPH design speed, at minimum. 4. The concept plan shows no trail connections through the project or connecting to adjacent properties. The City may require that a trail corridor is established through the property to connect to future developments. 5. The developer is proposing private roadways through the development. If the City requires public streets, wider right-of-way will be required. Water/Sewer Utilities 6. The City may require that sanitary sewer and watermain be encompassed by drainage and utility easements where located outside of public road right of way. 7. Watermain looping connections will be needed to minimize long dead-end watermain sections. Consideration of further watermain looping needs will be required and reviewed with future submittals. 8. Verify that adequate water pressure will be available for those lots served by City water. Building a legacy — your legacy. Equal Opportunity Employer I wsbeng.como K:\010653-OOOWdmin\Does\2017-08-30 Submittal\_2017-09-25 Weston Woods Concept Plan - WSB Comments.docx Weston Woods of Medina PUD Concept — Engineering Review September 25, 2017 Page 2 9. The watermain alignment and connection along the proposed Chippewa Road alignment will be reviewed by the City in further detail with future submittals. The City's preference for watermain materials is PVC C900, update on plans and related notes. Hydrant locations shall be approved of by the Fire Marshal. 10. City design standards require 10.5' sanitary sewer manhole builds; at no point shall build depths be less than 8'. Show sanitary sewer service lines and invert elevations on plans; the City requires a minimum depth of 4' from low floor elevations. If a gravity connection is not feasible to serve all or a portion of the site, a lift station may be required. 11. City design standards require that sanitary sewer manholes are placed within boulevards or non -paved areas. 12. The plans show 10-inch sanitary sewer main. Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities (Ten States Standards) guidance does not allow oversizing of mains to achieved full -flow velocities at flatter grades. Confirm capacity and need for larger main. Traffic 13. The City may require the applicant to contribute to the costs for extending Chippewa Road and watermain utilities between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Dive. 14. A traffic analysis should be completed documenting the capacity and safety impacts from the site including following: o Traffic generation from the site traffic o Impact the site traffic has at the operation at the site entrance and the adjacent development driveway, including the need for turn lanes. o Safety (sight line) analysis at the site driveway o Impact the site traffic has on the operations at the intersection of Mohawk Dr at Chippewa Rd. Stormwater 15. The developer will need to submit a Stormwater Management Plan and modelling consistent with Medina's Stormwater Design Manual. The City requires two feet of freeboard from structure low openings to 100-year high water levels and EOF's. Provide maintenance access to all ponding facilities. 16. The development will need to meet the City's infiltration requirement, which can be met by constructing infiltration basins or reusing stormwater from the proposed ponds for irrigation. The narrative states that a "re-use/infiltration system" will be used, but more information will be required with future submittals. 17. The development will need to meet the appropriate watershed standards and submit for permits. Wetlands 18. The concept plan shows wetland impact in several locations. Wetland delineations and replacement plan approval is required prior to any wetland impact. K:\010653-OOOWdmin\Does\2017-08-30 Submittal\_2017-09-25 Weston Woods Concept Plan - WSB Comments.docx Weston Woods of Medina PUD Concept — Engineering Review September 25, 2017 Page 3 19. Wetland boundaries have been identified through the US Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetlands Inventory (NWI), an inventory which is outdated and has been updated by the MN Department of Natural Resources. The NWI does not constitute a wetland boundary determination per the Wetland Conservation Act. Wetland delineations utilizing the US Army Corps of Engineers' Wetland Delineation Manual need to be completed within the growing season, which extends from April 20 through October 20, and must be submitted to the City of Medina for review no later than November 1 of any given year. 20. Upland buffers and buffer setbacks will be required for the project. The wetland east of the project is partially mapped as a DNR Site of Biodiversity Significance, and the wetlands in the project are classified as a Preserve by the city's Wetland Functional Classification mapping. The plans will need to show the upland buffers widths, structure setbacks, and where the buffer markers will be placed. Please contact me at 763-287-8532 if you have any questions. Sincerely, WSB & Associates, Inc. Jim Stremel, P.E. City Engineer K:\010653-OOOWdmin\Does\2017-08-30 Submittal\_2017-09-25 Weston Woods Concept Plan - WSB Comments.docx Chapter 2: COMMUNITY VISION, GOALS & STRATEGIES The Vision, Goals and Strategies chapter is the heart of the Comprehensive Plan and provides the foundation from which City officials make consistent and supporting land use decisions. This chapter includes a set of general community goals and strategies that set forth standards for intergovernmental coordination, land use, growth, housing, community facilities, natural resources, transportation and other community issues. The concepts in this chapter are some of the few static elements of the Comprehensive Plan. If land uses change or other infrastructure varies from the Plan, decisions will be founded in the goals and strategies set forth below. The goals and strategies are supported by the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Panel (the "Advisory Panel'), City officials, and residents of Medina. Land use designations are subject to strong social and economic pressures to change. Accordingly, it is appropriate that such systems be periodically evaluated in light of changing social and economic conditions. As development evolves, the goals and strategies will provide the guidance for accomplishing the vision for the future of the community even when changes are necessary to the land use plan. Detailed objectives and recommendations are contained within each of the subject chapters of this plan. Creating Goals and Strategies The residents, the Advisory Panel, City officials and staff participated in the planning process for the Plan. A series of public participation meetings were conducted in 2006 to introduce and solicit information from the residents of Medina. A community survey was also part of the process in 2006 to gain a greater understanding of the community. The Advisory Panel held work sessions that focused on integrating the concerns and desires of the community together with accommodating growth and regional impacts. In addition to land use and growth planning, the City implemented open space, natural resources, and infrastructure planning. The goals and strategies developed in this process are integrated into this chapter. Each element of this plan was developed with assistance from city officials and a diverse group of community stakeholders producing a truly representative plan. The City made a conscious decision to emphasize natural resources and open space conservation. This Plan includes the goals, strategies and recommendations of an Open Space Task Force created to recommend a program for open space and natural resources. In addition, a Citizens Advisory Committee recommended a Facilities Master Plan that was accepted by the City. Lastly, the City will be completing a long-term Financial Management Analysis in 2008 to stabilize and equitably distribute the tax burden on Medina taxpayers. Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals & Strategy Adopted November 17, 2009 L Y Y n MEDINA. Page 2-1 Establishing Vision, Goals and Strategies To establish goals and strategies, a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis exercise gathered valuable insight into the aspirations of the community. The Advisory Panel was asked to brainstorm the SWOT list. The top 5 items from each category are identified below and are listed in declining order of importance: Strengths Natural resources/rural nature Heritage and history: people, community and small town feel Rural character Governance: participatory in nature Tax base Weaknesses Increasing traffic Ripe for development Community in transition Inability to control traffic Lack of "turf' trails Opportunities Natural resources protection plan Cluster development, open space planning, shared amenities Plan for traffic which does not fragment or destroy the City Great opportunity to protect the heart of the City Better, "more creative" residential development Threats Demands from developers Metropolitan Council's aggressive ambition for Medina's density High land values and potential for increase Actions of adjacent communities Entrenched personal issues The responses from the SWOT exercise were used to develop a vision statement and a set of goals and strategies. Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals & Strategy Adopted November 17, 2009 G T Y 6 p MEDINA Page 2 - 2 Community Vision The following statement provides a vision of the community for the future and the resultant goals and strategies. The City of Medina Shall... Maintain its rural character in which natural infrastructure is the dominant feature while planning for new business and residential areas, where highway access is available and where the City of Loretto and neighborhood of Uptown Hamel already exist, to create a healthy, cohesive community for all ages in which to live and work. Protect natural resources and natural corridors. Residents will be able to enjoy the natural environment with planned trails and connections. Healthy living for all residents will be encouraged and supported through availability and proximity to activities such as horse -riding, bicycling and walking. Plan neighborhoods using innovative design techniques to ensure a high quality of life for residents. A diversity of housing will exist to support and promote the livability of the community. Neighborhoods will be planned in proximity to Uptown Hamel, Loretto and other urban areas as they develop and will provide walkable, pedestrian friendly accessibility. Development will be focused along the TH 55 growth corridor where more dense residential areas and businesses will be located. Community Character and Livability 1. Maintain the rural quality and small town feel of the community. Strategies: • Encourage development that preserves open spaces and creates linkages with natural areas. • Maintain the rural heritage and history of Medina. • Develop Uptown Hamel as a livable, pedestrian friendly town center within the City of Medina. • Maintain and enhance the quality of development in Uptown Hamel through the creation of design and performance standards. • Encourage a sense of community by maintaining and creating distinct neighborhoods. 2. Maintain areas of solitude and quiet that contribute to the rural character of the community. Strategies: Preserve the rural heart of the community through open space planning and low impact development. • Preserve natural areas and make them accessible where appropriate. • Develop tools to support the reduction of noise and light pollution. Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals & Strategy Adopted November 17, 2009 L Y v a MEDINA. Page 2 - 3 3. Preserve natural resources, rural vistas and rural quality of the community. Strategies: • Support open space planning as a guide for future development. • Create a land use plan that supports the preservation of natural resources and rural vistas. • Educate and encourage residents to maintain and preserve significant natural areas on their properties. • Develop a program to educate and encourage community awareness and involvement focused on preservation of natural resources and vistas throughout the City. 4. Encourage innovative and creative approaches to planning, engineering, and city governance. Strategies: • Support the development and testing of alternative solutions such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building standards and Low Impact Development (LID) to typical engineering and planning problems. • Research and use innovative planning methods including open space planning, conservation and other low impact development techniques. • Encourage methods of Low Impact Development. • Require developers to consult with staff before plans are presented and maintain open communication for problem solving between staff, decision -makers and the public to find the best solution to planning and engineering issues. • Encourage staff to monitor land planning approaches in other communities and government bodies for innovative solutions facing the City. 5. Maintain the characteristics of the community and its land through thoughtful planning. Strategies: • Create a future land use plan that is compatible with existing land use patterns. • Identify areas within the community that could benefit from innovative planning, or more study. • Identify areas that have conflicting land uses and develop solutions to mitigate current and future problems. • Develop and create safe road patterns and traffic control measures to establish safety for all modes of transportation. • Maintain the rural quality of the community despite proximity to the Twin Cities and adjacent suburban areas. Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals & Strategy Adopted November 17, 2009 MEl]Ill�'A Page 2 - 4 Land Use and Growth Goals 1. Manage and support planned, compact orderly growth in designated areas. Strategies: • Create a staging plan to support well -planned and orderly growth within the designated growth areas. • Identify areas to support higher density opportunities. • Use existing land use plans to help guide consistent development throughout the community. • Preserve and respect existing character and development, while accommodating and serving new development in an environmentally friendly and economically sustainable way. • Encourage growth in areas with proximity to infrastructure, including transportation corridors, water, wastewater and community facilities. • Work with developers to create neighborhoods and development that support the staging and land use plan. 2. Maintain a diversity of land uses that allows for the preservation of rural and agricultural lands. Strategies: • Prepare a flexible land use plan that encourages rural and agricultural lands while allocating areas for more intense development. • Prepare and adopt a land use plan that designates compatible land uses to minimize conflicts as development occurs. • Require transitions between rural and more urban areas through zoning and other performance standards. 3. Support the development of a land use plan that responds to regional growth strategies while maintaining the rural character and vision of the community. Strategies: • Create a land use plan that considers adjacent land uses of neighboring communities. • Work with adjacent communities to identify areas of linkage, particularly those areas where natural resources and open space connections can be made. • Identify regional growth strategies to determine areas that can support and enhance such strategies and goals. Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals & Strategy Adopted November 17, 2009 L Y Y O MEDINA. Page 2 - 5 4. Encourage innovative, environmentally friendly development in all growth areas to promote a sustainable land use pattern. Strategies: • Identify areas that are suitable for innovative and conservation development. • Support open space planning and use it to develop tools and techniques to support conservation development and other low impact development alternatives. • Work with land owners, developers and stakeholders to identify land that can contribute to green corridors, trails and storm water management areas. 5. Enhance and update the zoning ordinance to support the goals and visions of the community. Strategies: • Develop land use and zoning ordinance categories that directly respond to the natural resources in the City. • Utilize county, state or federal programs to encourage retention of the natural features within the City. Neighborhood Pattern and Housing Goals 1. Provide a diversity of housing at a range of values to support a sustainable community. Strategies: • Encourage developments to include a variety of housing types including single family and multifamily. • Provide housing options that workers in Medina can afford. • Work closely with local lenders, builders and other organizations to help Medina meet the housing goals related to workforce housing options. • Explore zoning methods that allow neighborhoods with mixed housing types and other appropriate uses within residential areas. • Create and maintain a level of affordability options in the community's housing stock. • Create ordinances that support well designed and maintained housing at all levels. • Encourage development of neighborhoods compatible with adjacent land uses. Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals & Strategy Adopted November 17, 2009 MEl]Ill�'A Page 2 - 6 2. Maintain and enhance diverse neighborhood patterns conducive to residence, work and leisure. Strategies: • Encourage methods of subdivision design to protect and enhance environmental features in rural residential areas. • Maintain a road system designed to accommodate Medina residents in a manner consistent with identified goals and strategies. • Create and strengthen the appearance of City gateways and key transportation corridors through street scaping, design standards, zoning, trails, lighting, sidewalks, signage, and other tools. • Develop and enforce design, performance, development and site planning standards, incentives and resources to ensure quality development. • Encourage development to provide a variety of housing types within a single development. • Create a high quality neighborhood environment in every development. • Update the zoning ordinances and other development standards for consistency with the housing goals defined in this plan. 3. Promote increased density along the development corridor including compact, walkable neighborhoods in proximity to Uptown Hamel. Strategies: • Encourage the integration of multi -modal access including parking, sidewalks, bike paths and pedestrian crossings within new developments. • Enhance and maintain Uptown Hamel design standards that support a livable, pedestrian friendly community. • Allow mixed -use development within Uptown Hamel. • Ensure that residential neighborhoods have adequate access to parks and trails and that parks and green space are integrated into the Uptown Hamel development areas. • Encourage higher density development along Hamel Road east of County Road 115 (locally known as Pinto Drive) to help define the area as a pedestrian friendly, attractive urban area for residents and businesses. • Create linkages between neighborhoods, parks and businesses within Uptown Hamel to promote the walkable character of the area. • Encourage a retail center in the development corridor to provide shopping and work opportunities to residents. • Maintain commercial development at the intersection of TH 55 and CR-19. Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals & Strategy Adopted November 17, 2009 L Y Y O MEDINA. Page 2 - 7 Transportation Goals 1. The City of Medina supports a transportation system that balances the interests of Medina with those of the region and local residents. Strategies: • Design access points to the roadway system and traffic controls that are compatible with the roadway's function and traffic speed. • Create wider shoulders for recreational uses of residents and the region. • Continue to require dedication of right-of-way for future trails as properties develop. • Support and coordinate with the surrounding communities on transit and transportation services and facilities. • Explore the potential of expanding or developing various means of transit services and facilities with the Metro Transit Authority. 2. Create a transportation system that is efficient and safe for all residents of the community and the region. Strategies: • Create safe access points at the correct size and capacity for planned growth areas, particularly at major intersections. • Participate in planning for the TH 55 corridor improvements. • Create transportation connections with adequate spacing, visual access and traffic control measures to ensure the safety of residents. • Design roadways to support all modes of transportation, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and horses -riders. • Encourage the use of public transportation and create appropriate park and ride locations, and coordinate with the adjacent communities (including Plymouth, Corcoran, Independence, Loretto, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Orono, and others) in sharing or funding similar services and facilities. • Encourage and support pedestrian crosswalk connections across state and/or county roadways in locations that allow the greatest opportunity for pedestrian access within a one-half mile walking distance of principle destinations (i.e. parks, retail centers, commercial services, etc.). Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals & Strategy Adopted November 17, 2009 T Y 6 p MEl]Ill�'A Page 2 - 8 Parks, Trails and Open Space 1. Improve and expand existing facilities, improve handicapped access where possible, correct problems or conflicts where they occur, and provide expanded recreational opportunities where appropriate. Strategies • Development of trails that provide for multiple recreational uses will be given preference over those that do not. 2. Finalize and maintain the community park/playfield facility, Hamel Legion Park, located near the east boundary of the City, where most significant urban land uses exist and are proposed. 3. Provide a variety of recreational opportunities, through park, trails and open -space acquisition and development, to serve its residents. Strategies ■ Provide community and neighborhood parks in appropriate urban land use areas as these areas are developed. ■ Provide mini -parks and trails, where appropriate, to serve sub -neighborhood population concentrations. ■ Provide a multi -use trail system, coordinated with the regional, county, and adjacent cities' plans, emphasizing trail uses most desired by City residents. 4. Guide development, obtain easements and purchase land within the City to ensure that additional parks and trails are appropriately located as the City grows. 5. Provide funding for park, trail and open space planning, acquisition, development, and maintenance. Strategies ■ Trails should connect points of interest that are prioritized by periodic review by the City Park Commission and City Council. ■ Monitor and partner with Three Rivers Park District to protect and enhance the regional parks and trails system. 6. Maintain cooperative/collaborative relationships with governmental units and recreational organizations both within and adjacent to the City. Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals & Strategy Adopted November 17, 2009 C‘ T Y o k MEDINA Page 2 - 9 Intergovernmental Coordination Goals 1. Work with adjacent jurisdictions and regulating agencies to promote a collaborative approach to planning. Strategies: • Include and invite participants from surrounding jurisdictions in planning activities that have implications for their future. • Continue to explore and actively pursue opportunities to share services with surrounding jurisdictions to improve efficiency, reduce costs and avoid unnecessary duplication. 2. Provide opportunities for community and resident involvement in all aspects of the planning process. Strategies: • Inform residents and community members of important community events through publication in the local newspaper, on the City website, in City publications and in other forms of media. • Encourage participation at community meetings including planning commission, parks commission, and City council. • Hold community events that focus on the City's decision -making particularly as it relates to land use and development. Chapter 2 - Vision, Goals & Strategy Adopted November 17, 2009 MEl]Ill�'A Page 2 - 10 Chapter 5: LAND USE & GROWTH Introduction Medina has significant natural resources, high -quality neighborhoods and areas for commercial and retail development. The City's extensive wetlands and limited infrastructure availability together with past community planning have contributed to its rural character. The metropolitan area is a high growth area. Medina's rural charm makes it an attractive alternative to the more intensely populated areas found closer to Minneapolis and St. Paul. This chapter discusses existing and future land use patterns in the City. 2007 Existing Land Uses The types of uses within the existing land use categories are described in Map 5-1 and Table 5-A. TABLE 5-A Existing Land Uses Land Use Designation Area Acres Percent Agricultural 4,490 25.9% Rural Residential 4,701 27.1% Single Family Large Lot 1,191 g 9% Single Family Small Lot 198 1.1 % Multi -Family Residential 16 0.1 % Commercial 245 1.4% Industrial 472 2.7% Public Semi -Public 260 1.5% Parks and Recreation 2,612 15.1 % Open Space 208 1.2% Private Recreation 357 2.1 % Undeveloped Land 620 3.6% Right-of-ways 682 3.9% Lakes/Open Water 1,283 7.4% Total City 17,335 Note: Wetlands are not excluded from each land use. There are approximately 4,871 acres of wetlands in the City. Agricultural Use includes farms and other parcels greater than five acres in size used primarily for agricultural, pasture and rural purposes. A large percentage of the City is designated as agricultural. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T V 6 ,c- MEDINA Page 5- 1 Residential Use is divided into four designations: Rural Residential consists of large tracts of land and homesteads, including hobby farms and horse stables on parcels greater than five acres in size without City sewer and water service. Single Family Large Lot includes residential properties between 0.5 acres and 5 acres in size. This designation does not differentiate between sewered and unsewered lots but does include larger lot subdivisions. Single Family Small Lot includes single-family residential properties less than 0.5 acres, sewered. Multi -Family includes apartment buildings, fourplexes, duplexes, condominiums and townhouses and attached single-family homes. Industrial Use is primarily in the TH 55 corridor and includes light industrial, office, warehouse and manufacturing facilities. Commercial Use is primarily in the TH 55 corridor. Businesses tend to be clustered in and around the Uptown Hamel area and become more dispersed west of Uptown Hamel along the existing sanitary sewer system. A large commercial/retail development north of TH 55 and west of CR 101 anchored by a Target retail store opened in 2006. Park and Recreation Use includes parks and public recreational open space. Baker Park Reserve has a significant impact on planning due to its size and regional attraction, its effect on the City's tax base and use. Private Recreation Use includes areas used for recreational purposes held under private ownership, including golf courses and a campground, but could be expanded to include other recreational uses not publicly maintained. Open Space Use identifies areas that are public or privately held including known conservation easements, important preserved natural resources such as Wolsfeld Woods (SNA) and other areas that are protected through active measures. Public and Semi -Public Use includes City, county, or state owned property, churches, cemeteries, and other similar uses. Most of these properties are community oriented and blend into other land uses permitted in the supporting zoning districts. Undeveloped Use identifies areas that are currently described as vacant. There are no known agricultural uses or residential uses on parcels with this designation. This land is considered available for development or is currently on the market. These areas also include unknown land uses, or uses that do not fit into the land use designations identified. Lakes comprise approximately 10.2 percent of the City and are identified in the land use designations because of the obvious impact on surrounding development and land uses. Wetlands are not identified on the existing land use map. However, wetlands and lakes play an important role in the City because together they affect 35.4 percent of the City land and significantly impact the City's ability to develop. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 1 V c MEDINA Page 5- 2 Natural Features and Areas The City contains many ecologically significant natural resource areas that provide value to all residents by providing natural beauty and wildlife habitat, improving water quality and adding to land values. These natural areas are described in further detail in the Open Space Report but merit discussion from a land use and development perspective. The City has an extensive network of wetlands and lakes that significantly impact the developable areas in the City. The community has made conscious choices to preserve and protect the natural areas and to improve their quality. For example, the City requires five contiguous acres of suitable soils for development of properties for rural residential uses. These areas outside urban services are guided for an average density of a 1 Unit/10 Acres. The larger acreages help preserve open areas as well as prevent the deterioration of wetland complexes and lakes. Because 35.4% of the land area in Medina is comprised of lakes and wetlands and many of these areas are under private ownership, it is critical for the City to educate residents about the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands, rain gardens, woodlands and lakes. These natural features comprise the City's green infrastructure system: the City's natural support system that promotes healthy sustainability of the community. As the City grows, the natural areas will be a critical element of every decision -making process. The City undertook an extensive natural resource and open space planning effort that will be the foundation for land use decisions. The Open Space Report indicates the ecologically significant areas that require protection and the areas that will be maintained as a part of the City's conservation network. Solar Access Protection Medina is committed to encouraging and promoting solar energy as a clean, alternative form of energy production and reducing carbon -based emissions. Protecting solar access means protecting solar collectors (or the location of future collectors) from shading by adjacent structures or vegetation. Existing structures and buildings in the city generally do not present significant shading problems for solar energy systems. Most single family attached and detached homes are one or two stories and most multi -family, commercial, and industrial buildings are three stories or less. Solar energy systems and equipment are a permitted by conditional use in the Agriculture Preservation, Rural Residential and Suburban Residential zoning districts only, whereas the existing commercial and industrial districts are absent of any allowances for solar equipment. The City intends to revise its land use controls by allowing "Solar Equipment" in all districts as a permitted accessory use with specific performance standards. Additionally, the zoning ordinance provides standards for the protection and establishment of these solar energy systems. While these ordinance standards help protect solar access, it is not possible for every part of a building or lot to obtain unobstructed solar access. Mature trees, topography, and the location of structures can limit solar access. However, on most properties the rooftop of the principal building would be free of shading by adjacent structures. Therefore, the majority of property owners in the city could utilize solar energy systems, if they so desired, as a supplement or alternative to conventional fuels. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T V o T MEDINA Page 5- 3 Historic Preservation The City of Medina currently does not have any sites or structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Medina has a strong interest in preserving representative portions of its history. The City previously worked with the West Hennepin Pioneer's Museum to restore the Wolsfeld Family cabin which was originally built in 1856. It is thought to be one of the original homes in Medina. The city further commits to providing the following general guidelines related to historical preservation: • Partner with organizations that want to preserve historically significant areas, landmarks, and buildings in Medina; • Modify zoning regulations as necessary to help preserve areas that may be historically significant; and • Create an inventory of historically significant features, landmarks, and buildings in Medina as they become known or identified. Existing Growth and Neighborhood Patterns Medina is located approximately 20 miles from downtown Minneapolis making it close enough to commute but far enough to maintain its rural character. The City has developed commercial and business parks in proximity to TH 55, Uptown Hamel and Loretto. The urban service area is primarily focused along the TH 55 corridor. Residential uses have typically been developed at rural residential densities with larger acreage lots. Urban service residential developments exist within the community and help to diversify housing stock. Pockets of sewered development in the rural areas of the community exist because their original septic systems failed and were sewered subsequently to protect water and lake quality. The rural area of the community continues to have individual septic systems and rural density development. Residents have enjoyed the rural quality of Medina and have supported larger lot subdivisions in the more suburban residential neighborhoods where sewered subdivisions are developed at or below 2.0 units per acre. The existing suburban neighborhoods are independent of the rural residential areas and typically not connected through traditional grid development but are subdivided with curvilinear streets and cul-de-sacs. Infrastructure and the MUSA line have affected development and will influence the areas guided to develop with increased density. The City has planned for growth and development by guiding increased density near transportation corridors and other available systems. This pattern is demonstrated on the Future Land Use Plan (Map 5-2). Analysis for water, sewer and transportation planning can be found in the attached plans and appendices. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T Y , MEDINA Page 5- 4 Future General Land Use Policy Direction The City continues to be primarily a rural community with opportunities for agricultural uses, commercial and residential development and open spaces. These factors will continue to guide development but will also include opportunities for diversification of land uses not presently found in the community. The City has guided future development and increased density along the TH 55 corridor to help encourage sustainable land use patterns. Sustainability principles include proximity to existing transportation systems and available infrastructure without leap -frogging into areas not currently served by urban services. The majority of growth and development will be located in the areas with urban services to maintain the rural character of the community and to use the infrastructure. The Future Land Use Plan is primarily an extension of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan area. The areas guided for future development are within the 2000 service areas but phasing and available land has been adjusted to reflect recent experience, growth and population projections. Although the proposed plan is consistent with the 2000 Comprehensive Plan, changes occur within the specific land use designations. General Land Use Development Policies: 1. The Future Land Use Plan guides future development to strengthen, enhance, and protect the City's rural character and natural environment. 2. Medina recognizes the historical development pattern as a framework for the City's future land use policy. 3. Medina will guide growth in compact efficient locations to preserve open space and the rural heart of the community. 4. The Planning Commission and Council will review each development proposal to ensure consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 5. The staging plan will be referenced for all future development plans in the growth corridor and shall guide future land use decisions to ensure availability and adequacy of services. 6. Medina will encourage commercial and business development to locate along the TH 55 corridor and retail and service opportunities to locate in mixed -use areas. 7. Developments will be required to provide buffers between incompatible land uses and will be required to provide landscaping, berms, or other screening methods to ensure the integrity of neighborhoods. 8. Ecologically significant natural areas will be protected using conservation easements and other open space tools as identified in the Open Space Report. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T V o T MEDINA Page 5- 5 Future Land Use Plan Principles The Plan guides the development of Medina through 2030, and will be used to implement the City's goals, strategies and policies. The purpose of the Plan is to create a community with the following characteristics: • A well integrated and preserved natural resources and open space system focused on maintaining the rural heart of the community. • Housing diversity and options within the community including rural, suburban and urban densities with the most compact development guided along the TH 55 transportation corridor. • Opportunities for business and commercial development along major transportation corridors and intersections. • An efficient, safe transportation system. • Support of active living opportunities such as a well planned parks and trails systems that are accessible to all residents. Four physical land use elements affect the overall character of the community: 1. Suburban and rural development patterns and neighborhood form; 2. Major road patterns; 3. Open spaces and natural resources; and 4. Commercial and business development. The relationship of these elements will impact the transportation system and community facilities and may need review as a result of increased development. Development Patterns and Neighborhood Form • Encourage open spaces, parks and trails in all neighborhood development. The survey indicated that a high quality of life is found when residents have visual access to green spaces. • Create neighborhoods with a variety of housing types that are well connected with roads, trails or sidewalks. • Maintain the integrity of rural neighborhoods and promote development patterns consistent with existing rural residential development. • Recognize neighborhood characteristics and promote new development compatible in scale, architectural quality and style with existing neighborhoods. • Guide density to areas with proximity to existing infrastructure and future infrastructure availability. • Concentrate higher density development near service oriented businesses to help promote walkability. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T Y , 111'IEDINA Page 5- 6 Road Patterns • Encourage development near existing roads and transportation intersections to ensure efficiencies within the system. • Connect existing neighborhoods with infill neighborhoods to ensure safety through increased access. • Establish collector streets with good connections through the community's growth areas. • Promote trails and sidewalk access near roads and thoroughfares to encourage multi - modal transportation choices. Open Spaces and Natural Resources • Preserve natural resources throughout the community and provide educational opportunities to residents to help them understand the value of natural areas. • Preserve open spaces and natural resources. • Support the guidelines identified in the Open Space Report to preserve the City's natural systems. Business Districts and Commercial Areas • Focus service businesses and development near urban residential densities and along the TH 55 corridor and CR 101 and CR 19. • Guide commercial development to areas along key transportation corridors, primarily TH 55. • Promote businesses within mixed -use areas. • Work to create job opportunities in the community for Medina residents to reduce traffic and commuting demands. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T V 6 , MEDINA Page 5- 7 The Guide Plan Medina's Future Land Use Plan, Map 5-2, is shaped by the City's General Land Use Development Policies, and the Land Use Goals and Strategies identified in Chapter 1 which keep a large portion of Medina rural and protect the City's natural resources while accommodating compact, systematic growth in strategic areas. Table 5-B below demonstrates the expected 2030 land uses in the community. TABLE 5-B Future Land Use Plan Land Use Designation Gross Area Net Area Acres Percent Acres Percent Agricultural (AG) Rural Residential (RR) Low Density Residential (LDR) 251 7,827 923 1.4% 45.2% 5.3% Medium Density Residential (MDR) 451 2.6% High Density Residential (HDR) 123 0.7% Mixed Use (MU) 338 1.9% Mixed Use - Business (MU-B) 59 0.3% Developing Post-2030 444 2.6% Commercial (C) 427 2.5% General Business (GB) 580 3.3% Industrial (IB) 68 0.4% Closed Sanitary Landfill (SL) 192 Public Semi -Public (PSP) 279 1.6% Parks and Recreation 93 0.5% Parks and Recreation - Regional or State 2,519 14.5% Private Recreation (PREC) 358 2.1 % Open Space (OS) 208 1.2% Rights -of -Way 912 5.1 % Lakes 1,283 7.4% Wetlands and Floodplains 180 1.0% 4,978 28.7% 614 3.5% 307 1.8% 103 0.6% 234 1.3% 39 0.2% 337 1.9% 308 1.8% 375 2.2% 48 0.3% 106 0.6% 177 1.0% 46 0.3% 1,528 8.8% 272 1.6% 153 0.9% 912 5.1 % 1,283 7.4% 5,335 30.8% Total City 17,335 17,335 Future Land Use Designations Agricultural (AG) identifies areas which are part of the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program and are reserved for agricultural uses as a long-term land use. This area is not planned to be served by urban services and allows no more than one lot per forty acres. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 NIEDINA. Page 5- 8 Rural Residential (RR) identifies areas for low -intensity uses, such as rural residential, rural commercial, farming, hobby farms, horticulture, conservation of ecologically significant natural resources and passive recreation. This area is not planned to be served by urban services during the timeframe covered by this Plan and requires each lot to have five contiguous acres of soils suitable for septic systems. Developing Post-2030 identifies areas for future urban development in the City that will be provided municipal sewer and water services. This area is primarily concentrated around the City of Loretto and is presently planned for each lot to have five contiguous acres of acceptable soils. The purpose of the Developing Post-2030 designation is to communicate the future planning intentions to the community. Low Density Residential (LDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 2.0 units per acre and 3.49 units per acre which are served or are intended to be served by urban services. The primary use in this area is single-family residential development. The areas designated for low density residential uses are located near to existing low density residential uses, natural resources and provide a transition between higher density residential districts and the permanent rural areas of the community. Medium Density Residential (MDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 3.5 units per acre and 6.99 units per acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary uses in this designation will be a mix of housing such as single family residential, twin homes, town homes, and row homes. This designation provides a transition area between the commercial and retail uses along the TH 55 corridor and the single-family uses. High Density Residential (HDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 7.0 units per acre and 30 units per acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary uses will include duplexes, triplexes, town homes, apartment buildings and condominiums which should incorporate some open space or an active park. This designation is identified in areas that are generally accessible to transportation corridors and commercial uses. Mixed -Use (MU) provides opportunities for multiple, compatible uses on a single site including a residential component and one or more of the following: general business, commercial, office and public semi-public uses in each case where the primary use is residential. The areas designated with this land use will have residential densities between 3.5 units per acre and 6.99 units per acre over a minimum of half of the developable area. The mixed -use areas are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services in the future. Mixed -Use Business (MU-B) provides opportunities for multiple, compatible uses on one site including two or more of the following: residential, general business, commercial, or office. Residential densities in this designation will be between 7.0 units per acre and 45.0 units per acre across the entire area and may include some vertically integrated uses. The mixed -use business areas will be served by urban services. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T V 6 , MEDINA Page 5- 9 Commercial (C) provides areas for highway oriented businesses and retail establishments; can include commercial, office and retail uses; is concentrated along the TH 55 corridor and are served or will be served by urban services. General Business (GB) provides opportunities for corporate campus uses including light industrial and retail uses. This designation identifies larger tracts of land that are suitable for office and business park developments and are served or will be served by urban services. Industrial Business (IB) identifies areas that are currently used for manufacturing or processing of products and refers to lighter industrial uses in the community. The area is concentrated on TH 55 to allow access to primary transportation corridors and is served by urban services. Parks and Recreation includes parks and public recreational open space. Baker Regional Park has a significant impact on planning due to its size and attraction to those living outside of the City. Private Recreation (PREC) refers to areas that are currently used for recreational uses, are held under private ownership including a campground and golf courses and could be expanded to include other recreational uses that are not publicly maintained. Limited numbers of residential uses will be included within this land use designation. Open Space (OS) identifies public or privately held property protected as open space and includes known conservation easements, significant preserved natural resources and other areas that are protected through active measures. Public Semi -Public includes governmental, religious, educational, and cemetery uses. Rights -of -Way (ROW) refer to all public or private vehicular, transit, pedestrian, or rail rights - of -way. Closed Sanitary Landfill (SL) identifies an area that was previously used for a sanitary landfill but is now closed. The land is owned by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and special land use regulations apply to the property. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T Y , MEDINA Page 5- 10 Net Residential Density The residential land uses described above creates a wide range of housing options. The Future Land Use Plan allows a fairly broad range of densities within the sewered residential land uses. The following tables illustrate a possible range of net residential density within the sewered residential land uses. TABLE 5-C Net Residential Density (Assuming Lowest of Density Range) Land Use # of Units Gross Acres Acres Undevelopablel Net Acres Commercial Net Acres Residential Net Density (Units/Acre) A B C D E=B-(C+D) AIE Existing LDR 486 346 55 291 1.7 Existing MDR 497 181 17 164 3.0 Existing HDR 140 17 2 15 9.3 Future LDR 646 577 254 323 2.0 Future MDR 501 270 126 143 3.5 Future HDR 616 106 18 88 7.0 Future MU2 408 338 f 105 116 1162 3.5 Future MU-B3 273 59 20 393 7.0 TOTAL 3,567 1,894 597 116 - 1,181 3.01 1 Acres Undevelopable include wetlands, floodplains, and steep slope 2 The Mixed Use (MU) land use requires residential units equivalent to the minimum density over at least half of the developable area 3 The Mixed Use -Business (MU-B) land use requires residential units equivalent to the minimum density over the entire developable area TABLE 5-D Net Residential Density (Assuming Middle of Density Range) Land Use # of Units Gross Acres Acres Undevelopablel Net Acres Commercial Net Acres Residential Net Density (Units/Acre) A B C D E=B-(C+D) A/E Existing LDR 486 346 55 291 1.7 Existing MDR 497 181 17 164 3.0 Existing HDR 140 17 2 15 9.3 Future LDR 872 577 254 323 2.7 Future MDR 715 270 126 143 5.0 Future HDR 880 106 18 88 10.0 Future MU2 580 338 105 116 1162 5.0 Future MU-B3 390 59 20 393 10.0 TOTAL 4,560 1,894 597 116 1,181 3.85 11 1 Acres Undevelopable include wetlands, floodplains, and steep slope 2 The Mixed Use (MU) land use requires residential units equivalent to the minimum density over at least half of the developable area 3 The Mixed Use -Business (MU-B) land use requires residential units equivalent to the minimum density over the entire developable area Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T V o f MEDINA Page 5- 1 1 Land Use Policies by Area The following section provides policies for land use designations and is categorized into generalized subsections with the following land uses: Rural Designations, Urban Service Designations, and Public Semi -Public Designations. The policies for each category as provided below directly support the goals and strategies outlined in Chapter 2. These designations are generalized land uses and are not specific zoning districts. The City will update the zoning ordinance and applicable codes to be consistent with the land use plan and designations identified in this section. The planning process revealed a strong interest in promoting good, sustainable development in the City. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) process for large scale or master plan types of development, regardless of whether they are residential, commercial or mixed -uses will be available and will be supported through zoning. Rural Designations The rural designations include Agricultural, Rural Residential and Developing Post-2030. A large percentage of the community falls into these two categories. The purpose of these designations is to provide low -intensity land uses, such as rural residential, farming, hobby farms, horticulture, conservation of natural and ecologically significant natural resources and passive recreation. This area will not be provided with water or sewer service during the timeframe covered by this Plan. The City's goal is to maintain the rural character of this area. The 2005 Metropolitan Council Regional Framework shows the majority of this area as Diversified Rural, and the City utilizes the Rural Residential designation to be consistent with the System Statement. A significant segment of this area consists of large, rural parcels with single-family homes. The City recognizes that such low -density, development will continue to be a desired housing alternative. The City's Open Space Report proposes several different implementation techniques for allowing open space development and planning to maintain rural character and simultaneously preserve significant natural resources. This result may take the form of innovative developments that clusters smaller lots on larger parcels with permanently conserved open space. Such innovative arrangements can help preserve the City's natural resources, open space and rural character, while still maintaining an average overall density of ten acres per unit. Medina's wetlands, lakes, scattered woodlands and soil conditions prevent smaller, unsewered lot development, but are ideal for low -density rural housing. Medina's policy in the permanent rural area is to keep strict soil requirements for septic sites, but allow flexibility for Open Space design developments and to ensure that the permanent rural area will remain rural by eliminating the need for future extension of a sanitary sewer service to replace failing systems. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T Y O MEDINA Page 5- 12 Objectives: 1. Allow low -density development in the Rural Residential Area including innovative arrangements of homes that preserve open space and natural resources. 2. Encourage conservation of open space, farms and ecologically significant natural resources in the rural areas. 3. Enforce standards for the installation and maintenance of permanent, on -site sewage disposal systems. 4. Allow public facilities and services, such as parks and trail systems, if compatible with rural service area development. 5. Allow land uses, such as home -based businesses, hobby farms, horse stables, nurseries and other smaller -scale rural activities, which will not conflict with adjoining residential development. 6. Regulate noise, illumination, animals, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. 7. Maintain a maximum density of one unit per forty acres for property in the Agricultural land use. 8. Maintain a maximum density of one unit per ten acres for new development in the Rural Residential and Developing Post-2030 land use. The City will continue to utilize a five - acre contiguous suitable soils requirement in order to pursue this objective. This requirement has maintained the required density for the past decade (see Table 5-E below) and the City will monitor rural subdivisions and adjust regulations in the event the density is consistently exceeded. TABLE 5-E Density of Rural Subdivisions 2000-2008 Subdivision # of Lots Gross Acres Acres/Unit Winchester Hills 3 15.7 5.2 Wild Acres 3 75.0 25.0 Dahl 2nd Addn 2 23.3 11.6 Leawood Farms 9 212.0 23.6 High Pointe Ridge 3 51.4 17.1 Beannact Farm 3 42.1 14.0 Parkview Knoll 2 72.6 36.3 Unplatted 2 24.8 12.4 Willow Hill Preserve 4 31.2 7.8 Tuckborough Ridge 7 47.8 6.8 Fox Path Farm 2 27.4 13.7 All Rural Subdivisions 40 623.3 15.8 Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T V 6 MEDINA. Page 5- 13 9. Continue to enforce five contiguous acres of soils suitable for septic systems per development site, but consider exceptions for open space developments that protect natural features and put land into permanent conservation. Within the Metropolitan Council's long term sewer service area (see Map 5-4), these exceptions will not be allowed to result in development with a density in excess of one unit per ten gross acres. 10. Urban services will not be provided to the Agricultural, Rural Residential, or Developing Post-2030 land uses during this planning cycle. 11. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands and other significant natural characteristics. 12. Determine lot sizes by soil types and conditions as defined in the City's on -site septic system requirements. 13. Protect property within the City's Developing Post-2030 designation from subdivision and development by requiring ghost plats for subdivisions so that future urban expansion is not compromised. 14. Reduce impervious surfaces where possible by applying low impact design standards and encourage innovative materials and plans that reduce runoff. 15. Encourage landowners to participate in the protection and conservation of significant natural resources. Urban Service Designations The Urban Service Area includes the residential and commercial areas of the City that are currently or will be served by municipal water and sewer services. Residential Uses Objectives: 1. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other significant natural characteristics of the property. 2. Consider exceptions to or modifications of density restrictions for developments that protect the natural features or exceed other standards of the zoning district. 3. Restrict urban development to properties within the sewer service boundary. 4. Encourage green building practices such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)1 principles in neighborhood planning and residential building and low impact development design standards. 1 LEED defined under Chapter 7 - Implementation (pg. 7-8) Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 c'7v °6 MEDINA Page 5- 14 5. Protect urban residential areas from excessive noise, odors, and illumination. 6. Regulate the rate and location of development in keeping with availability of public facilities and the City's stated goals, including the undesignated MUSA and growth strategies. 7. Restrict commercial development to areas designated in this Plan. 8. Limit industrial activities, including agri-business facilities, to the urban commercial or industrial park areas. 9. Protect property within the City's 2030 MUSA boundary from development prior to the provision of urban services that will hinder future division. 10. Create more flexible zoning standards that would allow for innovative arrangements of homes, conservation easements, or other creative land use concepts that preserve the City's open space and natural features. 11. Promote attractive, well -maintained dwellings on functional, clearly marked roads, with adequate facilities and open space. 12. Emphasize resident and pedestrian safety. 13. Allow for a variety of housing types with a range of economic affordability in the urban residential areas. 14. Encourage a controlled mix of densities, housing types, age groups, economic levels, lot sizes, and living styles that are of appropriate scale and consistent with appropriate land use, market demands, and development standards. 15. Establish design criteria for platting and developing site plans which will be compatible with surrounding physical features, existing land uses and the preservation of ecologically significant natural resources. 16. Require standards for site improvements that ensure compatibility with adjacent residential areas. 17. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 18. Plan interconnections between separate developments to encourage shared road use to reduce costs and minimize the amount of road surface required. 19. Require planning of trails and walkway systems in the early design stages of all new development so that residential areas are provided safe access to parks and open space. 20. In urban residential zones with sanitary sewer service permit higher density in PUD's in exchange for (1) reduced land coverage by buildings, (2) provision of more multi -family units; and, (3) sensitive treatment of natural resources. 21. Implement standards for lot sizes and setbacks which recognize the development characteristics and natural resources of each existing neighborhood. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 1 o MEDINA Page 5- 15 Mixed -Use The mixed -use designations focus on integrating a mix of uses to help promote housing and commercial diversity within the community. Such mixed -use designations are concentrated along the TH 55 corridor to promote a more compact development pattern in proximity to existing infrastructure and will include residential and commercial components with ratios of use determined by topography and market conditions. Mixed -use areas are all located in the urban service area. Objectives: 1. Allow a mix of residential and commercial uses to co -exist on adjacent parcels as well as within the same structure or on the same parcel. 2. Create flexible zoning standards that would allow for a mix of residential and commercial uses on parcels that preserve the City's open space and natural features. 3. Consider alternatives for meeting parking requirements including parking in the rear of buildings, shared parking, on -street, underground, or ramp parking. 4. Use building standards that enhance and maintain the small town heritage and traditional small-town look including brick facades, traditional street lighting, overhangs over the sidewalk, boardwalks, and the like. 5. Involve residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders in the planning of these areas. 6. Create master plans for mixed -use areas to ensure integration of uses and responsiveness to adjacent land uses. 7. Establish design criteria for platting and developing site plans which will be compatible with surrounding physical features, existing land uses and the preservation of ecologically significant natural resources. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G „ Y 0, MEDINA Page 5- 16 Commercial Uses The previous objectives outlined referred to urban land uses with a residential component. The following objectives refer to commercial and industrial land uses that are connected to or planned for urban services. The Urban Commercial area is along the TH 55 corridor and will support businesses to benefit the residential areas to the north and south and commuters who travel on TH 55. Businesses will provide a variety of retail products and services mixed with light industrial/warehouses and smaller offices. Objectives: 1. Provide convenient and attractive shopping and services to meet the needs of City residents. 2. Avoid multiple access points to collector and arterial roads. 3. Encourage businesses that benefit the local community by providing employment opportunities offering convenience goods and services, utilizing high quality design, and having limited impact on public services. 4. Require commercial activities that serve the broader metropolitan market to have access to a regional highway or frontage road. 5. Regulate the impact of commercial development along the border between commercially and residentially guided areas to ensure that commercial property has a minimal impact on residential areas. 6. Regulate construction to ensure high quality, energy and resource efficient buildings and to promote such Green Building standards as LEED Certifications or the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines: Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond (B-3) standards. 7. Encourage construction that enhances the visual appeal of TH 55 corridor. 8. Create or update standards that promote a more rural appearance, or create campus style developments that protect ecologically significant areas and natural features. 9. Require frontage roads that do not directly access TH 55 corridor. 10. Require developments to provide frontage roads as shown conceptually in the transportation plan. 11. Require conditional use permits for manufacturing, processing, cleaning, storage, maintenance and testing of goods and products in order to prevent adverse affects to the City and its residents. 12. Use the site plan review process to ensure that commercial and industrial uses are compatible with neighboring future and existing uses, and with the adjoining public streets and highways. PUD's may be used to help accomplish this policy. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G , Y ti MEDINA Page 5- 17 Public and Semi -Public Land Use Public and Semi Public uses including golf courses and wastewater treatment facilities exist in both the urban and rural areas. Objectives: 1. Achieve a balanced framework of public uses and private development. 2. Set aside land for parks and preservation of ecologically significant natural resources to meet a wide variety of recreational, educational and functional needs as defined and discussed in the Park, Trails, and Open Space chapter and the Open Space Report. 3. Provide a trail system connecting parks, open space and other public uses. 4. Provide space for some public and semi-public uses in urban areas. These could include: churches, recreation areas, and public service facilities such as post office, fire stations, libraries and utility structures. 5. Continue to pursue conservation and preservation of wetlands, woodlands, ecologically significant natural resources and other open space, as appropriate. 6. Protect wetlands, as they provide wildlife habitat, preserve open space, improve water quality and provide water storage areas for the City's storm drainage system. 7. Protect the shoreline of lakes, creeks and wetlands from development. 8. Utilize existing regulatory tools and supplement as necessary to allow these types of lands to be preserved or protected for public use. 9. Require public and semi-public zoning to complement the character of surrounding land uses. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T Y , MEDINA Page 5- 18 Staging Plan The staging plan is tied to infrastructure plans, including water, wastewater and transportation, to ensure that services are provided to new residents and businesses in an efficient and cost- effective manner. The staging plan, Map 5-3, utilizes flexible staging boundaries to direct where and when development should proceed within the City and is built on the following principles: • Compact growth will occur along the TH 55 corridor to ensure the preservation of the rural heart of the City. • Growth will proceed in an east -west pattern to develop efficiently the City's infrastructure, including sewer and water. • The City shall promote contiguous growth within the urban service areas to provide efficient and cost-effective services to residents. • Growth should encompass a balance of land uses to provide residential and business areas for development throughout the planning period. • The staging plan identifies staged increments of 5-year periods and provides some flexibility between adjacent staging periods. Development shall be limited to a maximum of one staging increment beyond the existing staging period, and will be tied to an incentive based points system (see Chapter 7; Growth Strategy, Page 7 - 4). These principles are developed based on known development constraints related to existing water and sewer infrastructure. When development is proposed, the City will review the staging plan for consistency with the water and sewer plans attached as appendices to this document. The following are some of the constraints to be considered when guiding development: • There is presently capacity for approximately 160 additional water units through 2009, which needs to include a variety of growth options over the short-term planning timeline. The construction of additional wells and water storage facility will increase the availability of water units. • The City's sewer infrastructure has capacity for approximately 2,000 additional units that is expected to be adequate through at least 2015. • The City plans on developing the water system to match the Guide Plan which stages growth through 2030 and may include the development of a well field in the western area of the urban service boundary that may allow growth near Loretto. • Sewer improvements will be required to meet 2030 projection population growth. The following table describes the land use allocation by 5-year staging increments and is a guide for the City when developing infrastructure and future planning efforts. Table 5-F Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T V 6 , MEDINA Page 5- 19 Land Use in 5-Year Increments Land Use Designation Allowed Density Ranges Min Max Existing 2008 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 %Change 2010-2030 Residential Uses (acres) -Rural Residential 2.5 acres or less (acres) (acres) (acres) (acres) (acres) 212 212 212 212 212 -Rural Residential 2.5 -10 acres 1U/10A TBD1 2197 2207 2217 2227 2237 1.8% -Rural Residential 10-40 acres 1U/40A 1U/10A 3591 3661 3683 3713 3743 4.5% - Rural Residential 40+ acres 1U/40A 1835 1755 1715 1675 1635 -10.9% -Agricultural 40+ acres Subtotal Unsewered Low Density Residential (LDR) Medium Density Residential (MDR 1U/40A 8086 2 3.49 346 3.5 6.9 181 251 8086 251 8086 600 713 251 8078 890 326 451 451 251 8078 923 451 251 8078 0% 0% 923 54% 451 38% High Density Residential (HDR) 7 30 17 21 21 21 21 123 486% Mixed Use (MU)2 3.5 6.9 0 80 166 166 239 338 323% Mixed Use — Business (MU-B)3 7 45 5 59 59 59 59 59 0% Future Developing Areas 1U/10A 2501 1954 1372 982 771 444 -77% Commercial Uses Commercial (C) General Business (GB) Industrial (IB) 246 256 349 380 380 427 67% 92 92 214 396 501 579 529`)/0 25 25 68 68 68 68 172% Institutional Uses Public Semi -Public (PSP) Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation — Regional/State Private Recreation (PREC) Open Space (OS) Closed Sanitary Landfill (SL) 271 271 271 279 279 279 0% 93 93 93 93 93 93 0% 2519 2519 2519 2519 2519 2519 0% 358 358 358 358 358 358 0% 208 208 208 208 208 208 0% 192 192 192 192 192 192 0% Right -of -Ways 912 Lakes 1,283 Wetlands and Floodplains 5,335 Total City 17,335 The staging plan supports the timing and planning for future improvements and recognizes the existing limitations of water and sewer systems in 2007. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 a Y C ° MEDINA Page 5- 20 Objectives • The constraints on growth over the planning period ending in 2030 are related to water and wastewater infrastructure capital improvements. The City shall develop a capital improvement plan to address these needs and to monitor development and phasing in an appropriate way. • The City shall evaluate the creation of a well field in the western portion of the urban service area. • The City shall develop a system for evaluating developments within the urban service area to help prioritize developments that are consistent with the goals of the City. • The City will promote low impact development, conservation development and environmentally sustainable design. (REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK) Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T V 6 , MEDINA Page 5- 21 (THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK) Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth Amended 02/07/2017 (CPA2030-7) Effective 3/16/2017 G T Y MEDINA Page 5- 22 ;enfield w z z F-- 6_ Independence c Fr. c a c to a a� a c HIGHWAY 55 COUNTY ROAD 24 Corcoran Orono HACKAMORE A%1<tu Mile 0 0.25 0.5 1 r 0 a a Map 5-1 MEDINA Existing Land Use 2007 Existing Land Use Agriculture Rural Residential Single Family Large Lot Single Family Small Lot Multi -Family Res Commercial Industrial Public/Semi-Public Open Space Parks and Recreation Private Recreation ROW Undeveloped Land *This map is not perfectly precise. Actual boundaries may vary, and should be field verified. Adopted: November 17, 2009 Parcel current as of October 2006 UTM, Zone 15N, NAD 83 Scale: 1:30,000 Miles 0 025 0.5 1 Map 5-2 MEDINA Future Land Use Plan / A �/ rE=E-' Guide Plan Rural Residential Agriculture Developing -Post 2030 Low Density Res 2.0 - 3.49 U/A Medium Density Res 3.5 - 6.99 U/A High Density Res 7 - 30 U/A Mixed Use 3.5 - 6.99 U/A Mixed Use - Business 7 - 45 U/A Commercial General Business Industrial Business Private Recreation (PREC) Parks and Recreation P-R - State or Regional Open Space Public Semi -Public 0 U/A Closed Sanitary Landfill Right -of -Way *This map is not perfectly precise. Actual boundaries may vary, and should be field verified. Map Date: March 16, 2017 (CPA 2030-7) UTM, Zone 15N, NAD 83 Scale: 1:30,000 COUNTY ROAD 11 Independence HIGHWAY 55 Half Moon Corcoran CHIPPEWA Spurzem COUNTY ROAD 24 Katrina Medina HACKAMORE Map 5-3 MEDINA Staging and Growth Urban Services Phasing Plan Developed 2008 2001-2010 2011-2015 2016-2020 **2016-2020 2021-2025 **2021-2025 2026-2030 **2026-2030 Post 2030 Met Council LTSSA ���A Vz **Note: Crosshatched areas are proposed to be amended from an earlier staging period to the period indicated. There are several critical infrastructure milestones that will control growth including: - The existing water infrastructure has capacity of approximately 160 units available until 2009. - The sewer constraints shall limit development to 2,000 units without improvements. Generally, the Phasing Plan demonstrates that development shall proceed in an east to west paten lhi s Iasi rg m a low bil ity between adjacent for development two -years prior to the indicated phases to allow for proper infrastructure planning and development. The Grey area reflects the area identified by the City to be developed Post 2030. The Met Council has identified the LTSSA for potential future access to urban services. No services are planned during the timeframe covered by this Plan. Proposed Amendment: November 2014 Scale: 1:30,000 Map Date: December 24, 2014 Map 5-4 Metropolitan Council Long Term Sewer Service Area Property classified for agricultural use Agricultural Preserve - Green Acres Acreage Undevelopable Acreage Undevelopable Net Area of Parcel 0.0 - 10.0 - 10.1 - 20.0 20.1 - 30.0 Net Acreage is estimated by subtracting approximate areas of wetlands, floodplains, and steep slopes from the area of a parcel. *This map is not perfectly precise. Actual boundaries may vary, and should be field verified. Adopted: November 17, 2009 Parcel data current as of October 2006 UTM, Zone 15N, NAD 83 Scale: 1:30,000 Chapter 2: VISION & COMMUNITY GOALS The Vision and Community Goals chapter is the heart of the Comprehensive Plan and provides the foundation from which City officials make consistent and supporting land use decisions. This chapter includes a set of general community goals that guided the creation of this Plan. The concepts in this chapter are some of the few static elements of the Comprehensive Plan. If land uses change or other infrastructure varies from the Plan, decisions will be founded in the goals set forth below. The Vision and Goals were created with the involvement of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (the "Steering Committee'), City officials, and residents of Medina and are broadly supported. Land use designations are subject to strong social and economic pressures to change. Accordingly, it is appropriate that such systems be periodically evaluated in light of changing social and economic conditions. As development evolves, the Vision and Goals will provide the guidance for accomplishing the vision for the future of the community even when changes are necessary to the land use plan. Detailed objectives and recommendations are contained within each of the subject chapters of this plan. Creating the Vision and Goals The residents, the Steering Committee, City officials and staff participated in the planning process for the Plan. A series of public participation meetings were conducted to introduce and solicit information from the residents of Medina. The Steering Committee held work sessions that focused on integrating the concerns and desires of the community together with accommodating growth and regional impacts. An online forum provided additional opportunity for residents to impact the Vision and Community Goals as they were formulated. In addition to land use and growth planning, the City implemented open space, natural resources, and infrastructure planning. The goals which guided this process are integrated into this chapter. Each element of this plan was developed with assistance from city officials and a diverse group of community stakeholders producing a truly representative plan. The City made a conscious decision to emphasize natural resources and open space conservation. Community Vision The following statement provides a vision of the community for the future and the resultant goals and strategies. Medina is a community united by a common goal: to sustain and enhance the quality of life of its residents. Medina will protect its significant natural resources and open space throughout the City, while honoring its rural heritage and fostering safe and well - Chapter 2 - Vision and Community Goals DRAFT - February 7, 2017 IVIEDINA Page 2 - 1 designed neighborhoods, places of recreation and destinations for citizens to gather. Development within the City will be commensurate with available transportation systems, municipal services and school capacity. Community Goals The following Community Goals are derived from the Vision Statement and inform objectives and strategies throughout the various aspects of the Comprehensive Plan. Preserve rural vistas, open spaces, and wetlands in all parts of the community to promote the rural character of Medina. Protect and enhance the environment and natural resources throughout the community. Encourage and incent innovative and environmentally friendly approaches to planning, engineering and development. Expand urban services only as necessary to accommodate regionally forecasted residential growth, desired business opportunities and achievement of other Community Goals. Such development and growth shall be at a sustainable pace proportionate with capacity of schools and transportation, water supply and wastewater infrastructure available to the City. Spread development so that it is not geographically concentrated during particular timeframes. Promote public and private gathering places and civic events that serve the entire community. Preserve and expand trails and parks to provide community recreational facilities, connect neighborhoods, and encourage healthy lifestyles of its residents. Provide opportunities for a diversity of housing at a range of costs to support residents at all stages of their lives. Encourage an attractive, vibrant business community that complements the residential areas of the City. Maintain its commitment to public safety through support of the City's police department and coordination with its contracted volunteer fire departments. Manage the City through prudent budgeting processes, retaining a skilled and efficient staff and long-range planning and financial management. Chapter 2 - Vision and Community Goals DRAFT - February 7, 2017 f. T Y 6 fi 1VI EDI NAB Page 2 - 2 Chapter 5: LAND USE & GROWTH Introduction Medina has significant natural resources, high -quality neighborhoods and areas for commercial and retail development. The City's extensive wetlands and limited infrastructure availability, together with past community planning, have contributed to its rural character. The metropolitan area is a high growth area. Medina's rural charm makes it an attractive alternative to the more intensely populated areas found closer to Minneapolis and St. Paul. This chapter discusses existing and future land use patterns in the City. 2016 Existing Land Uses TABLE 5-1 EXISTING LAND USES (2016) Land Use Acres Percent Agricultural 3,208.3 18.7% Golf Course 532.5 3.1 % Industrial and Utility 278.6 1.6 % Institutional 194.2 1.1 % Major Highway 83.1 0.5% Mixed Use Residential 6.8 0.0% Multifamily 17.5 0.1 % Office 38.9 0.2% Open Water 1,174.5 6.9% Park, Recreational, or Preserve 1,836.2 10.7% Railway 77.0 0.4% Retail and Other Commercial 186.6 1.1 % Rural Residential 4,447.1 26.0 % Single Family Attached 44.1 0.3% Single Family Detached 916.1 5.4% Undeveloped 119.0 0.7% Wetlands 3,960.0 23.1 % Total 17,120.5 100% Agricultural Use includes farms and other parcels greater than five acres in size used primarily for agricultural, pasture and rural purposes. A large percentage of the City is designated as agricultural. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA Page 5- 1 Residential Use is divided into four designations: Rural Residential consists of larger tracts of land and homesteads, including hobby farms, on parcels without City sewer and water service. The Rural Residential land use includes rural property which is currently vacant and is not planned for urban services. Single Family Detached includes detached single-family residential properties which are served with urban services. Single Family Attached includes attached single-family residential properties such as twin homes, duplexes, townhomes and rowhomes. Multifamily includes residential properties such as apartment buildings and condominiums. Mixed Use Residential Use identifies properties which include residential units upon the same property as a commercial use. Most of these uses are buildings in the Uptown Hamel area which include apartments above commercial or office space. Industrial and Utility Use is primarily in the TH 55 corridor and includes light industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities. The use also includes utility uses throughout the community such as electric substations, water treatment facilities and the like. Retail and Other Commercial Use is primarily in the TH 55 and Highway 55 corridors and in the Uptown Hamel area. Park, Recreational or Preserve Use includes parks and public recreational and protected open space. Baker Park Reserve has a significant impact on planning due to its size and regional attraction, as well as its effect on the City's tax base and use. Golf Course Use includes existing golf courses. Institutional Use includes City, county, or state owned property, religious institutions, nursing homes, cemeteries, and other similar uses. Major Highway and Railway Uses identify land occupied by federal or state highways and railroad improvements. Undeveloped Use identifies areas that are currently vacant but have been subdivided in anticipation of a new development. Much of this land may currently be on the market. Sites which are actively in development are excluded from this use and designated as their approved land use. Wetlands, Lakes and Open Water Wetlands and lakes play an important role in the City because together they affect 30.2% of the City land and significantly impact the City's land use patterns. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 2 Natural Features and Areas The City contains many ecologically significant natural resource areas that provide value to all residents by providing natural beauty and wildlife habitat, improving water quality and adding to land values. These natural areas are described in further detail in the Open Space Report but merit discussion from a land use and development perspective. The City has an extensive network of wetlands and lakes that significantly impact the developable areas in the City. Woodland areas are located throughout the community, including a number of remnants of the Big Woods along with many other significant stands. The community has made conscious choices to preserve and protect the natural areas and to improve their quality. Because 35.4% of the land area in Medina is comprised of lakes and wetlands and many of these areas are under private ownership, it is critical for the City to educate residents about the importance of maintaining healthy wetlands, woodlands and lakes. These natural features comprise the City's green infrastructure system: the City's natural support system that promotes healthy sustainability of the community. As the City grows, the natural areas will be a critical element of every decision -making process. The City undertook an extensive natural resource and open space planning effort that will be the foundation for land use decisions. The Open Space Report indicates the ecologically significant areas that require protection and the areas that will be maintained as a part of the City's conservation network. Solar Access Protection Medina is committed to encouraging and promoting solar energy as a clean, alternative form of energy production and reducing carbon -based emissions. Protecting solar access means protecting solar collectors (or the location of future collectors) from shading by adjacent structures or vegetation. Existing structures and buildings in the City generally do not present significant shading problems for solar energy systems. Most single family attached and detached homes are one or two stories and most multi -family, commercial, and industrial buildings are two stories or less. Solar energy systems and equipment are generally a permitted use if attached to structures, and freestanding solar arrays are permitted with a conditional use permit in most districts. The zoning ordinance provides standards for the protection and establishment of these solar energy systems. While these ordinance standards help protect solar access, it is not possible for every part of a building or lot to obtain unobstructed solar access. Mature trees, topography, and the location of structures can limit solar access. However, on most properties the rooftop of the principal building would be free of shading by adjacent structures. Therefore, the majority of property owners in the City could utilize solar energy systems, if they so desired, as a supplement or alternative to conventional fuels. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA Page 5- 3 Historic Preservation The City of Medina currently does not have any sites or structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Medina has a strong interest in preserving representative portions of its history. The City previously worked with the West Hennepin Pioneer Museum to restore the Wolsfeld Family cabin which was originally built in 1856. It is thought to be one of the original homes in Medina. The City further commits to providing the following general guidelines related to historical preservation: • Partner with organizations that want to preserve historically significant areas, landmarks, and buildings in Medina; • Modify zoning regulations as necessary to help preserve areas that may be historically significant. Future General Land Use Policy Direction As described in the Vision Statement, the City of Medina strives to promote and protect its open spaces and natural environment. The City has historically been, and intends to continue to be, primarily a rural community. The City has planned for a limited amount of future development consistent with regional forecast and consistent with Community Goals. Future Land Use Plan Principles The Future Land Use Plan guides the development of Medina through 2040, and will be used to implement the City's goals, strategies and policies. The Plan is guided by the Vision and Community Goals as furthered by the following principles: Development Patterns and Neighborhood Form • Encourage open spaces, parks and trails in all neighborhood developments. The survey indicated that a high quality of life is found when residents have visual access to green spaces. • Create neighborhoods with a variety of housing types that are well connected with roads, trails or sidewalks. • Maintain the integrity of rural neighborhoods and promote development patterns consistent with existing rural residential development. • Recognize neighborhood characteristics and promote new development compatible in scale, architectural quality and style with existing neighborhoods. • Stage residential growth to minimize the amount of adjacent developments which occur within the same time period. • Guide density to areas with proximity to existing infrastructure and future infrastructure availability. • Concentrate higher density development near service oriented businesses to help promote walkability. • Consider planned development in surrounding communities when making land use decisions in the City. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 4 Road Patterns • Recognize regional highway capacity and planned improvements, along with use forecasts, as major factors in planning for growth and land use changes. • Establish collector streets with good connections through the community's growth areas. • Promote trails and sidewalk access near roads and thoroughfares to encourage multi - modal transportation choices. • Consider opportunities to improve north -south travel within the City. Open Spaces and Natural Resources • Preserve natural resources throughout the community and provide educational opportunities to residents to help them understand the value of natural areas. • Preserve open spaces and natural resources. • Protect wooded areas and encourage improvement of existing resources and reforestation. Evaluate existing woodland protections and supplement as necessary. • Support the guidelines identified in the Open Space Report to preserve the City's natural systems. Business Districts and Commercial Areas • Focus service businesses and development near urban residential densities and along primary transportation corridors. • Provide connections between residents and commercial areas and promote businesses within mixed -use areas. • Work to create job opportunities in the community for Medina residents to reduce traffic and commuting demands. • Emphasize service and retail uses which serve the needs of the local community and provide opportunities for the community to gather. • Support business development with a corporate campus style which provides open spaces and protects natural resources. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 5 The Guide Plan Medina's Future Land Use Plan, Map 5-2, maintains Medina's rural character and protects the City's natural resources while accommodating limited growth and development which is consistent with the City's Vision, Community Goals and Land Use Principles. Table 5-2 below demonstrates the expected 2040 land uses in the community. TABLE 5-2 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN i Future Land Use (2040) Gross Acreage 0/0Net Acreage oh Rural Residential 8,734.5 51.1% 6,476.4 37.9% Agriculture 265.5 1.6 / 204.9 1.2 Future Development Area 396.2 2.3 % 366.7 2.1 Low Density Residential 1,103.7 6.4 % 879.2 5.1 Medium Density Residential 58.3 0.3 % 44.9 0.3 High Density Residential 29.3 0.2 / 26.3 0.2 Mixed Residential 137.0 0.8 / 97.1 0.6 Uptown Hamel 45.0 0.3 / 39.0 0.2 Commercial 247.1 1.4 / 196.0 1.1 Business 716.9 4.2 / 503.0 2.9 Rural Commercial 87.4 0.5 / 59.4 0.3 Institutional 270.0 1.5 / 199.0 1.1 Parks, Recreation, Open Space 3,106.5 18.1 % 2,054.0 12.0 Private Recreation 294.7 1,7/ 260.5 1.5/ Closed Sanitary Landfill 192.1 1.1 / 124.3 0.7/ Right -of -Way_ 673.1 3.9 / 672.4 3.9 Total Acres 16,356.5 12,202.6 Lakes and Open Water 763.5 4.5 / 763.5 4.5 Wetlands and Floodplain 4,153.9 24.3 Total City 17,120.5 17,120.5 The Growth and Development Map (May 5-3) highlights areas within the City in which a change of land use is contemplated by the Future Land Use plan. The map also highlights wetland areas within Medina which significantly affect land planning, development, and infrastructure decisions. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 6 Future Land Use Designations Rural Residential (RR) identifies areas for low -intensity uses, such as rural residential, hobby farms, agricultural, horticulture, conservation of ecologically significant natural resources and passive recreation. Density within the RR land use shall be no more than one lot per 10 acres and the area is not planned to be served by urban services during the timeframe covered by this Plan. Agricultural (AG) identifies areas which are planned for long-term agricultural uses. Density within the land use can be no more than one lot per 40 acres which will not be served by urban services. Property within this land use is eligible to be part of the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program. Future Development Area (FDA) identifies areas which could potentially be planned for future urban development in the City that will be provided municipal sewer and water services. This area will remain rural unless and until designated for urban services in a future Comprehensive Plan update. The purpose of the FDA designation is to communicate the future planning intentions to the community. This designation is tentative and depends greatly on future infrastructure improvements, including to regional highway capacity. Low Density Residential (LDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 2.0 units per acre and 3.0.units per acre which are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary use in this area is single- and two-family residential development. Medium Density Residential (MDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 5.0 and 7.0 units per acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary uses in this designation will be a mix of housing such as single family residential, twin homes, town homes, row homes, and small multiple family buildings. High Density Residential (HDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 12.0 and 15.0 units per acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary uses will include town homes, apartment buildings and condominiums which should incorporate some open space or an active park. Mixed Residential (MR) identifies residential land uses developed between 3.5 and 4.0 units per net acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The land use provides flexibility for the type of housing developed, including detached single family, twin homes, townhomes and multiple family buildings, provided the overall density of a project falls within the range noted above and provides some higher density housing. Some portion of each site shall be developed at densities over 8.0 units per net acre. At a minimum, each development in the land use shall include one higher density housing unit per net acre, which shall be complemented with open space and recreational activities. Uptown Hamel (UH) the Uptown Hamel land use allows residential and commercial to be mixed on adjacent sites and to be mixed within the same building or property. Residential development in this designation may be between 4.0 and 15.0 units per acre. The mixed -use business areas will be served by urban services. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 7 Commercial (C) provides areas for highway oriented businesses and retail establishments including commercial, office and retail uses. These uses are concentrated along the arterial corridors and are served or will be served by urban services. Business (B) provides opportunities for corporate campus uses including office, warehouse, and light industrial. This designation identifies larger tracts of land that are suitable for office and business park developments and are served or will be served by urban services. Rural Commercial (RC) identifies commercial land uses which are not served by urban services, but rather by individual wells and septic systems. The scale of development in this land use shall be limited in order to protect water resources. Institutional (INST) identifies existing public, semi-public, and non-profit uses such as governmental, cemeteries, religious, educational and utilities. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) identifies publicly owned or permanently conserved land which is used for park, recreational, or open space purposes. Private Recreation (PREC) identifies areas that are currently used for outdoor recreational uses which are held under private ownership but are not publicly maintained. Limited numbers of residential uses may be included or have previously been developed within this land use designation. Closed Sanitary Landfill (SL) identifies an existing closed sanitary landfill. The land is owned by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) which also has jurisdiction over land use regulations. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 8 Average Net Residential Density The Metropolitan Council has designated the portion of the City within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area as Emerging Suburban Edge. Residential development within the Emerging Surburban Edge designation is required to be planned for new development and redevelopment at average net density of at least 3-5 units per acre. The average net density for planned residential development in Medina is 3.15 units per acre as described in Table 5-3. TABLE 5-3 NET RESIDENTIAL DENSITY Future Land Use Planned Net Acreage Minimum Density Minimum Number of Units Low Density Residential 171.0 2.0 342.0 Medium Density Residential 21.3 5.0 106.5 High Density Residential 13.9 12.0 166.8 Mixed Residential 97.1 3.5 339.9 Total Planned Residential 303.3 955.2 Average Net Residential Density 3.15 Redevelopment is anticipated within the Uptown Hamel area and is likely to include additional residential units. The intent of the Uptown Hamel land use is to permit flexibility in the amount of residential and commercial development and is therefore not projected in Table 5-3. However, residential development within Uptown Hamel is required to exceed 4 units per net acre, which would further compliance with Metropolitan Council minimum net density requirements. Employment Intensity Forecasts The Metropolitan Council requires that communities provide a measurement of forecasted employment. Acceptable measures include floor area ratios, building footprint percentages or impervious surface percentages. Medina anticipates that new development in the Commercial and Business land uses will tend to result in 50-65 impervious surface coverage. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA Page 5- 9 Land Use Policies by Area The following section provides policies for land use designations and is categorized into generalized subsections. The policies for each category as provided below directly support the Community Goals and Land Use Principles. These designations are generalized land uses and are not specific zoning districts. The City will update the zoning ordinance and applicable codes to be consistent with the land use plan and designations identified in this section. The planning process revealed a strong interest in promoting high quality, sustainable development in the City. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) process for large scale or master plan types of development, regardless of whether they are residential, commercial or mixed -uses will be available and will be supported through zoning. Rural Designations The rural designations include Agricultural, Rural Residential and Future Development Area. A large percentage of the community falls into these categories. The purpose of these designations is to provide low -intensity land uses, such as rural residential, farming, hobby farms, horticulture, conservation of natural and ecologically significant natural resources and passive recreation. This area will not be provided with water or sewer service during the timeframe covered by this Plan. The City's goal is to maintain the rural character of this area. The Metropolitan Council System Statement shows the majority of this area as Diversified Rural, and the City utilizes the Rural Residential designation to be consistent with the System Statement. A significant segment of this area consists of large, rural parcels with single-family homes. The City recognizes that such low -density, development will continue to be a desired housing alternative. The City's Open Space Report proposes several different implementation techniques for allowing open space development and planning to maintain rural character and simultaneously preserve significant natural resources. This result may take the form of innovative developments that clusters smaller lots on larger parcels with permanently conserved open space. Such innovative arrangements can help preserve the City's natural resources, open space and rural character, while still maintaining an average overall density of ten acres per unit. Medina's wetlands, lakes, scattered woodlands and soil conditions prevent smaller, unsewered lot development, but are ideal for low -density rural housing. Medina's policy in the permanent rural area is to keep strict soil requirements for septic sites, but allow flexibility for Open Space design developments and to ensure that the permanent rural area will remain rural by eliminating the need for future extension of a sanitary sewer service to replace failing systems. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA Page 5- 10 Objectives: 1. Allow low -density development in the Rural Residential Area including innovative arrangements of homes that preserve open space and natural resources. 2. Encourage conservation of open space, farms and ecologically significant natural resources in the rural areas. 3. Enforce stringent standards for the installation and maintenance of permanent, on -site sewage disposal systems. 4. Allow public facilities and services, such as parks and trail systems, if compatible with rural service area development. 5. Allow land uses, such as home -based businesses, hobby farms, horse stables, nurseries and other smaller -scale rural activities, which will not conflict with adjoining residential development. 6. Regulate noise, illumination, animals, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. 7. Maintain a maximum density of one unit per forty acres for property in the Agricultural land use. 8. Maintain a maximum density of one unit per ten acres for new development in the Rural Residential and Future Development Area land use. 9. Consider exceptions to maximum density standards for open space developments that protect natural features and put land into permanent conservation. 10. Urban services will not be provided to the Agricultural, Rural Residential, or Future Development Area land uses during this planning cycle. 11. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands and other significant natural characteristics. 12. Require that lots contain adequate soil types and conditions as defined in the City's on -site septic system requirements. 13. Protect property within the Future Development Area designation from subdivision and development by requiring ghost plats for subdivisions so that future urban expansion is not compromised. 14. Reduce impervious surfaces where possible by applying low impact design standards and encourage innovative materials and plans that reduce runoff. 15. Encourage and incentivize landowners to participate in the protection and conservation of significant natural resources. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 11 Urban Service Designations The Urban Service Area includes the residential and commercial areas of the City that are currently or will be served by municipal water and sewer services. Residential Uses Objectives: 1. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other significant natural characteristics of the property. 2. Consider exceptions to or modifications of density restrictions for developments that protect the natural features or exceed other standards of the zoning district. 3. Restrict urban development to properties within the sewer service boundary. 4. Encourage green building practices such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles in neighborhood planning and residential building and low impact development design standards. 5. Regulate the rate and location of development in keeping with availability of public facilities and the City's stated goals, including the undesignated MUSA and growth strategies. 6. Restrict commercial and business development to areas designated in this Plan. 7. Protect property within the City's MUSA boundary from development prior to the provision of urban services that will hinder future division. 8. Create flexible zoning standards that would allow for innovative arrangements of homes, conservation easements, or other creative land use concepts that preserve the City's open space and natural features. 9. Promote attractive, well -maintained dwellings on functional, clearly marked roads, with adequate facilities and open space. 10. Emphasize resident and pedestrian safety. 11. Encourage a controlled mix of densities, housing types, age groups, economic levels, lot sizes, and living styles that are of appropriate scale and consistent with appropriate land use, market demands, and development standards. 12. Establish design criteria for platting and developing site plans which will be compatible with surrounding physical features, existing land uses and the preservation of ecologically significant natural resources. 13. Establish standards for higher density residential development so that such development is compatible with surrounding uses. Such standards may include enclosed parking, green space, landscape buffering and height limitations. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 12 14. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 15. Plan interconnections between separate developments to encourage shared road use to reduce costs and minimize the amount of road surface required. 16. Require planning of trails and walkway systems in the early design stages of all new development so that residential areas are provided safe access to parks and open space. 17. In urban residential zones with sanitary sewer service permit higher density in PUD's in exchange for (1) reduced land coverage by buildings, (2) provision of more multi -family units; and, (3) sensitive treatment of natural resources. 18. Implement standards for lot sizes and setbacks which recognize the development characteristics and natural resources of each existing neighborhood. 19. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to protect residential neighborhoods and to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 13 Uptown Hamel The Uptown Hamel land use allows for a mix of residential and commercial uses to create a vibrant, walkable, and attractive place; a place to shop, work and live. Objectives: 1. Allow a mix of residential and commercial uses to co -exist on adjacent parcels as well as within the same structure or on the same parcel. 2. Consider alternatives for meeting parking requirements including parking in the rear of buildings, shared parking, on -street, underground, or ramp parking. 3. Use building standards that enhance and maintain the small town heritage and traditional small-town look including brick facades, traditional street lighting, and overhangs over the sidewalk, boardwalks, and the like. Establishment of design guidelines to support this objective. 4. Involve residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders in the planning of these areas. 5. Create master plans for mixed -use areas to ensure integration of uses and responsiveness to adjacent land uses. 6. Establish design criteria for platting and developing site plans which will be compatible with surrounding physical features, existing land uses and the preservation of ecologically significant natural resources. 7. Encourage underground or structured parking through flexibility to standards, including increased residential density up to 20 units per acre. 8. Emphasize resident and pedestrian safety. 9. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 10. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 14 Commercial Uses The following objectives refer to commercial land uses which will provide a variety of retail products and services mixed with smaller offices. Objectives: 1. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other significant natural characteristics of the property. 2. Provide convenient and attractive shopping and services to meet the needs of City residents. 3. Encourage businesses that benefit the local community by providing employment opportunities offering convenience goods and services, utilizing high quality design, and having limited impact on public services. 4. Require commercial activities that serve the broader metropolitan market to have access to a regional highway or frontage road. 5. Regulate the impact of commercial development along the border between commercially and residentially guided areas to ensure that commercial property has a minimal impact on residential areas. 6. Regulate construction to ensure high quality, energy and resource efficient buildings and to promote such Green Building standards as LEED Certifications or the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines: Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond (B-3) standards. 7. Encourage construction that enhances the visual appeal of TH 55 corridor and the rural vistas and open spaces of the City. 8. Establish standards for the commercial area north of TH 55 at Tamarack Drive which results in a high quality, walkable and appropriately scaled development which complements nearby residential neighborhoods, emphasizes goods and services for local residents over highway users and provides gathering opportunities for the community. 9. Require frontage roads that do not directly access arterial roadways and limit access to arterial and collector roadways. 10. Limit the scale of commercial development where urban services are not available in order to protect water resources and to integrate such uses with surrounding rural lands. 11. Use the site plan review process to ensure that commercial and industrial uses are compatible with neighboring future and existing uses, and with the adjoining public streets and highways. PUD's may be used to help accomplish this policy. 12. Emphasize pedestrian safety. 13. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 14. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 G A T a M MEDINA► Page 5- 15 Business Uses The following objectives refer to business land uses that are connected to or planned for urban services. Businesses in this use generally include office complexes, business park development, warehouse and light industrial opportunities. Objectives: 1. Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands, and other significant natural characteristics of the property. 2. Encourage businesses that benefit the local community by providing employment opportunities utilizing high quality design, and having limited impact on public services. 3. Regulate the impact of development along the border between business and residentially guided areas to ensure that business uses have a minimal impact on residential areas. 4. Regulate construction to ensure high quality, energy and resource efficient buildings and to promote such Green Building standards as LEED Certifications or the State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines: Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond (B-3) standards. 5. Encourage construction that enhances the visual appeal of TH 55 corridor and the rural vistas and open spaces of the City. 6. Create or update standards that promote a more rural appearance, or create campus style developments that protect ecologically significant areas and natural features. 7. Require frontage roads that do not directly access arterial roadways and limit access points to collector and arterial roadways. 8. Use the site plan review process to ensure that commercial and industrial uses are compatible with neighboring future and existing uses, and with the adjoining public streets and highways. PUD's may be used to help accomplish this policy. 9. Emphasize pedestrian safety. 10. Require utilities to be placed underground wherever possible for reasons of aesthetic enhancement and safety. 11. Regulate noise, illumination, and odors as needed to maintain public health and safety. Chapter 5 - Land Use & Growth DRAFT - February 7, 2017 C.Y 0M MEDINA► Page 5- 16 Staging Plan The staging plan is tied to infrastructure plans, including water, wastewater and transportation, to ensure that growth and development are commensurate with services necessary to support new residents and businesses in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The staging plan, Map 5-4, utilizes flexible staging boundaries to direct where and when development should proceed within the City and is built on the following principles: • Growth should encompass a balance of land uses to provide residential and business areas for development throughout the planning period. The staging plan also is intended to reduce concentration of development within a location during a particular timeframe. • The staging plan identifies staged increments of 5-year periods and provides some flexibility between adjacent staging periods. Development shall be limited to a maximum of two years prior to the existing staging period, and will be tied to an incentive based points system. Table 5-5, located on the following page, describes the net acreage of the various land uses by Staging Period. The following table describes the corresponding number of residential units which could be developed upon property within each Staging Period. Although most of the property staged for development is available in earlier timeframes, the City anticipates that actual growth will be more linear as described in the forecasts in Chapter 3. 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Weston Woods of Medina Project Narrative Mark of Excellence Homes is proposing Weston Woods of Medina, an 80 acre PUD luxury rambler townhome development. This PUD uses density transfer, preserving a majority of the property for open space and wetlands. It will be the perfect transition between the Bridgewater development to the east and the Wealshire memory care to the west. The buyers of our homes are typically empty nesters who will create a low impact community. Mark of Excellence Homes will also provide the vital water main loop connection that not only this development needs but the entire surrounding community. LOCATION: The 80 acre site is located on the west side of Arrowhead road and the east side of Mohawk Drive. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: The PUD, Weston Woods of Medina, will be exclusive 2 unit, rambler style townhomes that have full basements, a majority walkouts. All of the development will be on the west half of the property. We are proposing 47-2 unit buildings (94 Homes) on 80 acres or less than 1.2 units per acre. Even when only including the upland, the development is still at only 3 units per acre. It is the perfect transition from the Wealshire development to the Bridgewater development and provides for the vital water main connection from Mohawk to Arrowhead. In addition, the developer will dedicate half of the easement for Chippewa Road, for the future connection of Mohawk Drive to Arrowhead Road. With a number of properties currently being proposed for development that would benefit from that connection, there seems to be the means to collect the needed funds to get this road completed. HOUSING: The proposed Weston Woods of Medina will have 47 — 2 unit buildings or 94 homes that meet the requirement of the PUD. The development will have an association that will plow the streets, mow and fertilize the grass, and controls the use of the common area. This is a benefit to the City and the neighboring properties. For the City, they won't need to plow or repair the streets preserving resources to other parts of the City. For the neighboring properties, the mowing all at one time is less disruptive than a single family neighborhood and the common area control prevents the many back yard surprises a single family neighborhood can bring, like sheds, trampolines, and pools. In addition, our buyers are typically empty nesters, many who have 2nd and 3rd homes and are often not at the property, so they are a truly a low impact neighbor! Opens up other housing for younger buyers. One of the best things I see with our developments is how it creates used housing stock for younger buyers. Most of our buyers are empty nesters who have lived in the same house for 30 to 40 years raising their children. Now that their children have moved out they don't need this bedroom oriented house but want to stay in the same community. With our product they can stay in the community they love but sell their existing home to a young family who wants to live in Medina but can't afford or find a property here. PARKS, TRAILS, AND OPEN SPACE: Weston Woods of Medina will have over 53 acres of wetlands, wetland buffer, open space and common area. Our buyers rarely have the need for a park. INFRASTRUCTURE: Water: In addition to connecting to the Mohawk Drive water line and running it through our development, we our offering to pay for the direction bore to run the water main underground from the end of our housing, over 1,600 feet to connect to the Arrowhead road creating a vital loop to the water system that will protect numerous communities and business on both sides of this development. Sewer: Sewer is available on Mohawk and will work off gravity flow. Streets: As mentioned, the streets will be 29 feet wide but Private, thus saving the City's resources and creating no new cost or expense for the City. Irrigation: We will create a storm water re -use infiltration system to re -use storm water runoff for irrigation. This reduces ground water waste and will provide superior storm water treatment and management. Schools: Our buyers are typically empty nesters. While these homes add tremendous tax base they are little to no burden to the neighboring schools. r"owntioraes (1,.0 rk.;,! • ( 0'4)5 5 8 0 r latietivalog..20a ..14)6,:ggak.4.44.441v&—, 1) 334-638 , e,')ti,o 4.* s TLP k.„ Weston Woods Townhomes Photo -Gallery Page 1 of 2 Weston. Wood.s 'Town. homes ' z1.90-0558 (651) T:.51:on 7t.7.0 http://www.westonwoodstownhomes.com/Photo-Gallery.html weston woods of rice creek site mao PDF.odf August 24, 2017 Weston Woods Townhomes Photo -Gallery Page 1 of 2 _es on. Wood s 1 own h o m .4 .44.-4-4 4. • 4 AATestori Woods :"Fownhoines Gallery iew oNa]:Qpiei.; (1r Interested. in. learning more; about us? 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TOWNSH P NB, RANCE 23, HEFEEPN COUNTY, NI NESOTA, LYING NORTHWESTERLY OF THE F(OLLOWSEG DESCREED liE: COFYENCNG AT »E SOOhEABT COP.FER OF DAP SOUTH HALF co THE NORTHEAST wane; TNENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES LS rfilnES 50 SECONDS EAST OR AN 144911PEO EEARNG ALONC THE EAST LEE OF S eb. HALF A GOTANGE 633,09 FEET TO THE PONT OF Eessear�CmOF Ire LNE TO SE OESCRMED; THENCE son. n oeceees 09 MUTES O9 SECI'0j WIT A DISTANCE GF 8632 FEET: THENCE SOUTHERLY 173. 73 PEET ALOIC A TANCEMLLL CURVE CONCAVE SQfTNEA5TERLY, HAVNG A CENTRAL ANGLE CF Il DECREES 25 NLMS 46 %COWS AND A RA0IJ9 OF $TO. 89 PEET; N-ENCE SOLNA 10 OECREES 43 FNLITE9 73 SECONDS WEST, TANGENT TO SAP 4110VE. A {39M-NM OF 534.94 PEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY 79. 99 FEET ALONG A TAN ENTAL CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY, HANG A CENTRAL. ANGLE OF 10 DEGREES OE UNITES 25 SECODS AND A RAGIUS OF nO.IFEET; leet10E SO . 00 DECREES 36 MOBS 58 SSLON7S WEST, TANGENT TO SAD COVE, A 06TA GE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE SCUM LEE OF SAD SOUTH HALF AND SAD L.ER THERE TERMSArNG. ABSTRACT PROPERTY SITE INFO SITE AREA 79.82 AC. PC: 031182300002 R.L. ROY TRUST/ E.H.ROY TRUST I952 CIHPPEWA ROAD MONA, MN 55340 NWI MAP mA National Wetlands Inventor Juno1, MIT ,FNamh. ❑ rm....., Lo..:EM:yaw,. ■ L,u ■ ■ m .. N.oYAr ■ p ENe.uwe.m MeAwre m ■ w.. r i- MARK SMITH 2129 OTTER LANE DRIVE SAINT PAut. M INNESOTA S5110 TEL,rp719}C65B MUMCIPALITY PROJECT WESTON WOODS OF MEDINA MEDINA, MINNESOTA WEE, 1.7U c-� o-z 01 ebvf4 leer - !AEA Heue exeF Ycna RAF uey.rrawPRELPI.Er07.1.1G RCN anal. wrurr 0.AM 4ell oto too'' _rcJ 1.1.0tNE nr CONCEPT PLAN - PUD 08.11.2017 • • • • Know whet Below. L A N❑ F d R M Call Won you dip. From Site to Finish • • NORTH 165 South Mt, Avenue Suet 513 Minneapolis. MN 55661 Tel: Bt2.252-9670 Fax: 512-252.9077 Wec: santrorm.net FILE NAME CTMEH663 - Etist Ca ic14v PROJECT NO. MEH17E63 EXISTING CONDITIONS PUO C-2 0 100 200 SHEET NO. 215 994 I I vrr — I I 466.4. I ', ON.. ON - 9905 1004-7 EwmecwAYFF I n1141.1.1.} JI FOAM • d � s`T-.�' )// I • I / �% I� j . 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MN 56401 FORM • • Ter: $12.262-9070 Fax: 512.252.9077 1Ne0: 1andform-net FILE NAME CIMEING3- Cover Sht Area Plange0 PROJECT N6 MEH 17003 COVER SNEEITAREA PLAN PUD C-1 SHEET NO. ».1f5 LLE OF JTHE• GOILOW'M-cEsCReeo LINE 1. .x.L,v •1••�• mic .,• � cwi COt►ENCNIC AT THE %W EW CGREER OF SAO SOUTH HALE OF TEE NORTHEAST WARIER; THENCE NORTH 01 DECREES 13 mores SO SECONSS EAST ON AN ASsusis EEARNG ALONG TEE EAST LEE Of Scum HALF A CDSTANCE OF 593.04 FEET TO THE PONT OF BECNlNO OF THE We TO BE CESOREEO; THENCE SOJTH 77 oemeeeh 09 riurres 04 SECCEPj VEST A ()OUNCE O 616.37 FEET: THENCE SOUTHERLY 173. 73 FEET ALONC A TAWS/CAL CLOVE CONCAVE SOTITEEASTERLY, EY1V1G A CENTRAL ANGLE OF II DECREES 75 rstiTES +IE SECOWS AND A REBUS OF 570. 64 FEET: THENCE 301114 10 DECREES 43 EDWARD 73 seawin 'WEST, TANGENT TO sAP CURVE, A OSTANOE OF 554.94 FEES; THENCE SOVTEERLY 24. qq FEET ALO16 A TAP:WEAL CLOW CONCAVE EASTERLY, HAVNG A CENTRAL ANGTi OF IO DEGREES 06 PWTEs 75 5ECOWS NA A RABIUS OF ITO.IFEFT: THENCE SOUR. 00 DECREES 36 MOMS SS WCONO3 WEST, TANCE tr TO SW CIf2VE, A CESTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE SOUTH LEE OE 53) SMITH HALF ANC SAP LNE THERE MAJIN4TNC. 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ECT Fd� 1.1EH17 73 PRELIMINARY GRADING PUO C� 7111 0 100 200 C5 SHEET NO. 5f5 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner DATE: October 12, 2017 MEETING: October 17, 2017 City Council SUBJ: Mark Smith (Mark of Excellence Homes) — E of Mohawk Dr., N. of Hwy 55 Comprehensive Plan Amend and PUD Concept Plan Review Deadline Complete Application Received: September 15, 2017 60-day Review Deadline: November 14, 2017 Summary of Request Mark Smith has requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan for a proposed 48-lot single family subdivision east of Mohawk Drive and north of Highway 55. The concept plan also includes a 7.5 acre public park in the southern portion of the site. The same applicant has proposed a PUD Concept Plan for development of 94 twin -homes immediately to the north, which was presented separately. The subject site is predominantly guided for Mixed Use development in the current Comprehensive Plan within the immediate 2011-2020 staging period, although the southern 5 acres (3 buildable acres) is guided for commercial. The Mixed -Use land use requires a minimum of/2 of the property to be developed with a mix of residential land uses at a net density between 3.5-7 units per acre. The property is zoned Rural Residential -Urban Reserve, which is an interim zoning designation for property until development occurs consistent with the Comp Plan. An aerial of the site and surrounding property can be found at the top of the following page. The subject site is 55 acres in size, and includes 14+ acres of wetland on the east and additional approximate 3 acres of wetland drainageways which divide the site into three areas (south, northwest, and northeast). In addition, there are approximately 13 acres of woods which bisect the site along the ridge. These woods abut the large wetland in the southern portion of the site and bisect the northern portion of the site. There are two 4-acre farmed areas along Mohawk Drive and approximately 6.5 acres of vacant grassland on the northeast of the site. The Wealshire is currently under construction to the northwest, and is zoned Business Park. Polaris is located to the west of the subject property. OSI is east of the large wetland, along with additional Business property to the north of OSI. The Bridgewater neighborhood is located across the large wetland to the northeast of the site. Although the subject property is planned for Mixed Use development in the current Staging period in the existing comprehensive plan, it is important to note that the draft Comprehensive Plan Update has proposed to change the future land use of the property from Mixed Use to Business. Mark Smith — Cavanaugh Property Page 1 of 10 October 17, 2017 Comp Plan Amend/PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting r- r „Avg/ _.,n;4� . r t �inder4 Fht��rP r=Cri struct _ , ConceitAO f E 1 4I a 4 1111W. ' I till - . if ; N. lit *ot„ y. s *..1.... -� +* _,,,, RE� 41111,.. 10 . ,f -LU•P • +� , et r The applicant has proposed a PUD primarily to allow for a mix of single family lot sizes and to preserve land for a City Park. The applicant has requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the future land use of the property from Mixed Use to Low Density Residential in order to permit the type of development proposed. The applicant has stated that they recognize that the City is within the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan, but seeks to work with the City to provide the infrastructure improvements identified as a need in this portion of the City, including a street connection between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Drive, a watermain connection between Mohawk and Arrowhead, and a City park. The applicant believes permitting this residential development in connection with the Weston Woods concept to the north can provide the revenue for them to provide these improvements. The purpose of a PUD Concept Plan is to provide feedback to the applicant prior to a formal application. Generally, the Planning Commission and City Council would not take any action and the feedback is purely advisory. However, the City will need to act on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Mark Smith — Cavanaugh Property Page 2 of 10 October 17, 2017 Comp Plan Amend/PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting Purpose of a Planned Unit Development According to Section 827.25, PUD provisions are established to provide comprehensive procedures and standards designed to allow greater flexibility in the development of neighborhoods and/or nonresidential areas by incorporating design modifications and allowing for a mixture of uses. The PUD process, by allowing deviation from the strict provisions of this Code related to setbacks, lot area, width and depth, yards, and other development standards is intended to encourage: 1. Innovations in development to the end that the growing demands for all styles of economic expansion may be met by greater variety in type, design, and placement of structures and by the conservation and more efficient use of land in such developments. 2. Higher standards of site and building design. 3. The preservation, enhancement, or restoration of desirable site characteristics such as high quality natural resources, wooded areas, wetlands, natural topography and geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion. 4. Innovative approaches to stormwater management and low -impact development practices which result in volume control and improvement to water quality beyond the standard requirements of the City. 5. Maintenance of open space in portions of the development site, preferably linked to surrounding open space areas, and also enhanced buffering from adjacent roadways and lower intensity uses. 6. A creative use of land and related physical development which allows a phased and orderly development and use pattern and more convenience in location and design of development and service facilities. 7. An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets thereby lower development costs and public investments. 8. A development pattern that effectuates the objectives of the Medina Comprehensive Plan. (PUD is not intended as a means to vary applicable planning and zoning principles.) 9. A more desirable and creative environment than might be possible through the strict application on zoning and subdivision regulations of the City. Comprehensive Plan Amendment As noted above, most of the subject property is guided Mixed Use (MU) in the current Comp Plan, which would anticipate residential development with a net density of 3.5-7 units per acre over a minimum of/2 of the property. MU would anticipate some non-residential component as well. The property is staged for development after 2011. The southern 5-acres is guided for Commercial development. The applicant has proposed to amend the future land use to Low Density Residential (LDR), which allows residential development between 2-3.5 units per net acre. The applicant's concept plan proposes approximately 2.22 units/net acre after subtracting the unbuildable property and the park. A decision on whether to change a planned land use should be evaluated within the context of the goals and objectives within the Comprehensive Plan. At this time, the goals and objections of the 2010-2030 Comprehensive Plan are in effect. The Vision, Goals, and Strategies and Land Use chapters of the current Plan were attached to the twinhome concept for reference. Mark Smith — Cavanaugh Property Page 3 of 10 October 17, 2017 Comp Plan Amend/PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting One specific requirement to note is the minimum overall net density throughout the City of 3 units per acre that the City was required to plan for in the existing plan. The City was near the lower end of the required density range, and the proposed amendment would reduce the minimum density of the subject site from 3.5 units/acre to 2.0 units/acre. Staff has calculated the overall density if this amendment were to be approved, and it appears that the City would remain just above the minimum overall net density of 3 units per acre. Staff does not know how the Metropolitan Council will respond to a request to reduce the density of development, even if it would technically meet the minimum requirement. The City is currently in the midst of its decennial Comprehensive Plan update. The Steering Committee, Planning Commission and City Council have completed a draft of the Plan, which has been out for public and jurisdictional feedback for almost a year. The City anticipates that the Plan update will be in effect early in 2018. The DRAFT Comprehensive Plan is available on the City's website, and excerpts from the Draft Vision/Goals and Land Use chapters are attached to the twinhome concept for reference. This information is on yellow paper to distinguish from the current Plan. The draft 2040 Comp Plan update proposes to change the future land use designation of the subject property to Business. The applicant's proposed amendment to Low Density Residential would not be consistent with the draft Plan update. As a result, if the City were to approve of an amendment to the 2010-2030 Plan, staff would recommend that a similar change be incorporated into the DRAFT Plan update. Because the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan update is so far along within the review process, staff believes it is relevant to consider in connection with a proposed development, even if it is not yet in effect. In fact, if the City is in the process of considering an amendment of the comprehensive plan, state law allows the City to enact an interim ordinance which can restrict or prohibit development for up to one year. In order to do so, the City would have to determine that the moratorium would be necessary to protect the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. This option is provided to cities in order to allow time to consider the comprehensive plan, especially if significant changes are being considered. Staff generally recommends that a moratorium only be considered in extraordinary cases where significant changes are proposed in the Comprehensive Plan and a potential development would have the potential of impacting the goals, objectives or implementation of the Plan. In this case, the proposed development would not be consistent with the existing Comprehensive Plan, so considering a moratorium is not necessary. The City could protect the planning process by not approving of the amendment. Proposed Site Layout The applicant proposes 48 single-family lots between 11,000-13,000 square feet in size. The applicant has proposed to amend the future land use to LDR, and the R1 zoning district was created by the City to implement the LDR land use in the Comp Plan. The R1 zoning district requires a minimum lot size of 11,000 square feet, and lot width of 90 feet. The property is currently guided for Mixed Use development. The MU zoning district permits smaller single-family lots, with a width of 60 feet and a minimum size of 8,000 square feet. The Mark Smith — Cavanaugh Property Page 4 of 10 October 17, 2017 Comp Plan Amend/PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting applicant has proposed lots which generally meet the minimum area requirement of the Rl district, but which are a bit narrower. Flexibility would be permitted through the PUD process to vary the general standards of the ordinance, provided that such flexibility serves the purposes described on page 3. The following table compares the proposed lots to the requirements of the R1 zoning district (generally implementing the LDR land use) and the MU zoning district (generally implementing the MU land use): R1 Requirement MU/R2 Requirement Proposed Minimum Lot Size 11,000 s.f. 8,000 s.f. 10,978 s.f. Minimum Lot Width 90 feet 60 feet 75 feet Minimum Lot Depth 100 feet 90 feet 135 feet Front Yard Setback 25 feet 25 feet 30 feet Front Yard Setback (garage) 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet Side Yard Setback (combined) 25 feet (15 & 10) 15 feet (10 & 5) 20 feet (10 & 10) Side Yard (corner) 25 feet 25 feet 30 feet Rear Yard Setback 30 feet 25 feet 30 feet Max. Hardcover 40% 50% 40% Tree Preservation and Buffer Yards The subject site includes a wooded area approximately 13 acres in area. The northern 3-acres of the woods is designated as a moderate quality oak forest in the City's land cover classification system. Approximately 1-2 acres of the southern wooded area is designated as a moderate quality maple -basswood forest. The remaining area is an altered deciduous woodland. The applicant's concept proposes to remove the vast majority of the trees on the site. The request would be subject to the City's tree preservation ordinance, which would require expansive replacement for all removal in excess of 15% of the significant trees on the site. Approximately 4.5 acres of the wooded area is proposed to be within the proposed park. This would seem to provide a good opportunity for preservation, but the applicant proposed to significantly grade this area in order to move dirt from the hill in this location to other places on the development site. In addition, the existing slope and trees would not permit the area to be utilized for recreational uses without significant removal. At the Planning Commission meeting, the applicant indicated that they were willing to forego grading within the wooded portion of the park if the City preferred to preserve this area in its natural state instead of utilizing the space for recreational activities. Staff visited the site with the City's natural resource specialist. A summary of his observations is attached. The southern portion of the wooded area, especially located on the knoll, was well varied in terms of tree age and species, and had comparatively low levels of buckthorn intrusion. This portion of the woods appeared to be a long-term sustainable natural area of a fairly good quality within Medina. Mark Smith — Cavanaugh Property Page 5 of 10 October 17, 2017 Comp Plan Amend/PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting Wetlands and Floodplain The large wetland to the east of the proposed development is a Preserve wetland which is mapped as a Site of Biodiversity Significance. This type of wetland requires an average buffer of 50 feet in width. The drainageway wetlands traversing the site are Preserve wetlands, requiring an average buffer of 35 feet. The City's wetland protection ordinance also requires homes to be set back an additional 15 feet from these required buffers. It appears that the applicant is showing a 35-foot buffer throughout the process, but that the lots adjacent to the large wetland are deep enough to accommodate the larger buffer. FEMA maps identified a Zone A floodplain within the location of the large wetland. The floodplain does not have a Base Flood Elevation established, so the applicant will need to provide information on which to establish an elevation in order to verify that there will be no impacts. Transportation The applicant proposes a single access point on Mohawk Drive. The park is proposed to access Mohawk Drive separately. Mohawk Drive has limited right-in/right-out access to the south of the site. As a result, eastbound traffic would currently be required to travel west on Chippewa Road to Willow Drive in order to turn left onto Highway 55. This would add approximately 1.3 miles to each east- bound trip. The City has identified a future connection of Chippewa Road east of Mohawk Drive to connect with Arrowhead Drive. Staff believes this connection is important to support development of the subject site and others in the area of Chippewa Road/Mohawk Drive. This connection is important for public safety purposes as well, providing better emergency access to the area and also providing an alternative route in case of an emergency on Highway 55. The applicant has proposed to construct the Chippewa Road extension from Mohawk Drive to Arrowhead Drive in connection with development of the subject site and the property to the north. A common developer between the two sites provides the unique opportunity for the project to be completed by the developer. Under the DRAFT Comp Plan update, the subject site is proposed to be guided for Business development and the property to the north guided for Low Density Residential after 2025. It is extremely unlikely that a common developer would be involved under the draft Plan update. The City would, therefore, need to coordinate its construction and funding. If the subject site were to develop before other properties west of Arrowhead Drive, it provides the opportunity to secure right-of-way and potential funding obligations for the extension of Chippewa Road east of Mohawk Drive. If other properties west of Arrowhead Drive develop first and result in the need to construct Chippewa Road, road acquisition costs could increase and the process could become more complicated. Previous estimates for the street were around $1 million in construction costs and an additional $600,000-$1 million in soft costs and wetland mitigation costs. In terms of the neighborhood streets, staff would recommend improvements in connectivity. This includes providing connections with the park and adjacent collector roadways. In addition, the number of cul-de-sacs should be reduced. Mark Smith — Cavanaugh Property Page 6 of 10 October 17, 2017 Comp Plan Amend/PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting Sewer/Water Existing sewer and water mains are located within Mohawk Drive, which the applicant proposes to extend throughout the site. The applicant has indicated that the subject site could be served through gravity sewer lines to the existing system, but this would need to be confirmed. Currently, the subject property and other sites in the area are served by a single water main along Highway 55 (to Mohawk) without any looping. The City Engineer and Public Works emphasize that having a second means to route water to this neighborhood and other properties in the area is extremely important. The City's water plan identifies a water main along new Chippewa Road from Mohawk Drive east to Arrowhead Drive. This water main connection is not yet in place and staff believes that it is important that provisions are made for construction of this connection before additional property develops west of Arrowhead Drive. The applicant has indicated that they would construct this watermain extension from Arrowhead Drive along with construction of either this project, or the project to the north. Providing this connection would be an important benefit for the City, because Public Works and Engineering are currently beginning the planning process for potential construction in the next few years. If it is constructed in connection with a development, it would relieve the City of completing this project. Stormwater/LID Review/Grading Review The Concept Plan does not include full grading or stormwater plans. Any development proposal would ultimately be subject to relevant stormwater standards. Park Dedication The City's subdivision regulations require up to 10% of the buildable property to be dedicated for park purposes. The City may also choose to accept cash in -lieu of all or a portion of this land dedication in an amount equal to 8% of the pre -developed market value, with a minimum of $3500 and a maximum of $8000 per home. In this case, there are approximately 35 buildable acres, for a potential 3.5 acres of park land. If the City determines that land should not be required in this case, staff believes the fee would be in the higher end of the range which would cap at around $464,000 if the site was developed at 2 units/acre. However, this value will be determined more precisely during the preliminary plat review if the applicant proceeds with a formal application. The City's park and trail plan identify the need for a neighborhood park in this area. The Park Commission has discussed potentially requiring land either at this subject site or at the other planned residential property west on Chippewa Road, depending on which project would move forward first. The Park Commission reviewed this concept in connection with the request to the north during their September 20 meeting. If both projects were to move ahead at this time, the Park Commission supported securing as much park land as possible between the two projects, which would be approximately 7-7.5 acres. Mark Smith — Cavanaugh Property Page 7 of 10 October 17, 2017 Comp Plan Amend/PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting The City may desire to consider preserving the higher quality portion of the woodland through park dedication rather than planning for recreational use throughout the entire park. A combination of active and passive park opportunity may best meet the city's interest in this case. This is especially true if the property is to develop with Business uses, where recreational uses may not be as necessary. The trail plan has also identified an east -west trail connection between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Drive which should be secured with any development upon the subject site. The Park Commission reviewed this concept in connection with the proposed single-family concept to the south. Their review also considered the Excelsior Group request to the west. An excerpt from the meeting minutes is attached to the twinhome concept for reference. If all three of the projects moved forward, the consensus of the Commission was to secure two smaller parks, one on the Excelsior site, and one within the Mark of Excellence projects. If the single-family concept on the Mark of Excellence concept did not move forward, the Park Commission recommended a larger park on the Excelsior site and did not see as large of a need for a park in connection with the twinhomes. If the single-family concept were to move ahead, the Commission was interested in preserving more of the woods adjacent to Highway 55 as a buffer to the park. Review Criteria The City has the highest level of discretion when reviewing a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The City may use its full legislative discretion in order to support the vision, goals, and objectives of the community. The Comprehensive Plan then guides all of the other land use decisions made by the City. As noted on pages 3-4, proposed changes in land use should be reviewed within the context of the vision, goals, and strategies of the Comp Plan to determine if the amendment is appropriate. The purpose of the PUD Concept Plan is to provide purely advisory comments to the applicant for their consideration whether and how to continue with a formal application. However, the City will be taking action on the related Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The City has a great deal of discretion when reviewing a PUD because it is a rezoning, which is a legislative action. A PUD should only be approved if it achieves the purposes of the PUD district (described on page 3), the Comprehensive Plan, and other City policies. The Planning Commission and Council should provide comments based upon this information. Staff Comments At this time, staff generally does not recommend amending the 2010-2030 Comprehensive Plan. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan is expected to be in effect early in 2018, and to implement a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the existing Plan prior to that time has the potential to delay implementation of the Plan update, to complicate review of applications in the meantime, or both. If the City supports the proposed development, it seems as if the more straight forward approach at this time would be to incorporate changes into the draft Plan Update and leave the existing Mark Smith — Cavanaugh Property Page 8 of 10 October 17, 2017 Comp Plan Amend/PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting Plan as -is. This Planning Commission and Council should review to see if the change meets the vision, goals, and objectives of the draft Comprehensive Plan update. As noted throughout the report, the City has a great deal of discretion in reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and any amendments to the Plan. This discretion means that the Planning Commission and City Council should consider the goals and objectives of the Plan and it is quite possible that there may be competing objectives which could support a decision for either land use. The Planning Commission and Council should try to balance these objectives when making a decision. Guiding the subject site for residential development provides some additional acreage beyond the forecasted growth within the draft Comp Plan. One of the goals during the process was to not guide additional property beyond the forecasts. The Steering Committee had discussed the Business land use in relation to the subject site as potentially offering a better opportunity to preserve some of the woodland on the property. On the other hand, the applicant proposes to meet various infrastructure objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Providing for the street and water main connection between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Drive without substantial public or broader assessment funding serves objectives of the plan to be fiscally prudent and development efficient infrastructure systems. The applicant argues that a coordinated residential development between the two sites is likely the best opportunity to meet these objectives in the most cost-effective and efficient manner Likewise, a larger -scale residential development provides the best opportunity to secure a larger contiguous piece of park land. If the City supports changing the future land use to Low Density Residential, staff has provided comments throughout the report to be incorporated into any future formal application. These comments are summarized below: 1) Any future application shall be subject to all relevant City regulations and policies. 2) The applicant shall provide information necessary to confirm that gravity sewer service is practical. 3) The applicant shall provide information to determine a base flood elevation and to verify no floodplain impacts will occur. 4) The applicant shall provide a wetland delineation and meet all requirements of the wetland protection ordinance. 5) Additional street connections shall be provided to adjacent collector roadways. 6) Additional trail connections shall be provided. 7) An east -west trail connection shall be provided. Locations should be considered which provide convenient access, opportunities for separation from roadways, and connections with the existing and planned trail network. 8) A street and watermain connection between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Drive shall be constructed in connection with the development. 9) The applicant shall provide information requested by the City Engineer to determine whether street improvements are necessary to support the development. Mark Smith — Cavanaugh Property Page 9 of 10 October 17, 2017 Comp Plan Amend/PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request at the October 10 meeting. Beyond the applicant and the property owner, no one spoke at the hearing. The property owner expressed concern with the viability of the property for Business development as contemplated by the draft Comp Plan update as a result of the wetlands which divide the site. The owner also stated that the woods and slope make the site difficult for business development and that preserving the wooded area seemed unlikely with business development. The Planning Commission generally did not support amending the current Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners acknowledged that the property had been discussed specifically through the process of creating the Comp Plan update and generally thought the decision was more appropriate to make within the broader context. The Commission unanimously recommended denial of the Comprehensive Plan amendment to the current (2010-2030) Comprehensive Plan. The Commission did vote 5-1 to request that the Steering Committee review the land use of the subject property within the context of the property owner's comments to verify that the Business land use best meets the goals and objectives of the Comp Plan. Attachments 1. Document List 2. Natural Resource Specialist comments dated 10/6/2017 3. Engineering Comments dated 9/25/2017 4. Applicant Narrative 5. Concept Plan 6. The following attachments were attached to the staff report for the twinhome concept plan, but were also referenced within this report: a. Exhibit showing Concept and Concept to North b. Except from 9/12/2017 Planning Commission minutes c. Except from draft 10/10/2017 Planning Commission minutes d. Excerpt from draft 9/20/2017 Park Commission minutes e. 2010-2030 Comp Plan Information (Vision/Goals/Strategies, Land Use) — white paper f. DRAFT Comp Plan Information (Vision, Goals, Future Land Use) — yellow paper Mark Smith — Cavanaugh Property Page 10 of 10 October 17, 2017 Comp Plan Amend/PUD Concept Plan Review City Council Meeting Project: LR-17-216 — Mark Smith -Cavanaugh Comp Plan Amendment and PUD Concept Plan The following documents are all part of the official record of the above referenced request, even if some documents are not attached, or are only attached in part, to Planning Commission and City Council reports. All documents are available for review upon request at City Hall. Documents Submitted by Applicant: Document Received Date Document Date # of pages Electronic Paper Copy? Notes Application 9/15/2017 9/15/2017 3 Y Y Fee 9/15/2017 9/12/2017 2 Y Y 2 checks; $1000, $2000 Mailing Labels 1 Y Y 4 pages w/ map and list Mailing Labels -Updated 10/6/2017 10/6/2017 1 Y Y 2 pages w/ map Narrative 9/15/2017 9/15/2017 1 Y Y Concept Plan Set 9/15/2017 9/14/2017 4 Y Y Exhibit with both concepts 9/15/2017 NA 1 Y N Documents from Staff/Consultants/Agencies Document Document Date # of pages Electronic Notes Engineering Comments 9/25/2017 3 Y Elm Creek Comments 9/19/2017 1 Y MnDOT Comments 9/26/2017 2 Y Natural Resource Comments 10/6/2017 2 Y Preliminary Review 10/3/2017 2 Y Legal Notice 9/26/2017 5 Y Legal Notice —Additional addresses 10/6/2017 6 Y Planning Commission Report 10/5/2017 9 Y 81 pages w/ attachments City Council Report 10/12/2017 10 Y Public Comments Document Date Electronic Notes 10/12/2017 Dusty Finke From: Tony Havranek <THavranek@wsbeng.com> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 12:34 PM To: Dusty Finke Cc: Steve Scherer Subject: RE: Medina - Mark Smith/Cavanaugh site visit Dusty, Here are my notes from today's site visit: I would classify the forested portion of the eastern side of the parcel as quality woodland, as opposed to low quality, with some pockets of high quality. The northeastern portion of the woodland, north of the ditch, is correctly classified by the Hennepin County Nat Res layer as a mesic oak woodland. Both white oak and red oak occur in this portion of the forest. All oak would be classified as large to very large trees (DBH > 21"). The oak component would be classified as even age, meaning that these are all mature trees. No oak regeneration was observed (sapling/seedling size class). The number of individual trees is small compared to other species (ash), but the size of the trees causes them to be the dominant species in terms of canopy coverage and basal area. It should be noted that there were a small number of very large sugar maple as well. The understory in this location was dominated by buckthorn, with some ironwood. Without management, this area would more than likely transition to buckthorn/elm/basswood/ash due to oak mortality due to wind events, disease, and old age;. The area between the knoll and south of the ditch, maintains an oak component similar to the one described above, but ash becomes more prevalent (pole to medium tree size 5-10" DBH). The buckthorn is much smaller here (seedlings) and is not as dense. The knoll consists of a uneven -age sugar maple stand with some large -very large white oak. This portion of the forest would more than likely be sustainable for the long term since the seedling/sapling/pole size class will succeed the mature trees as they die. Very little to no buckthorn is found here. This area is typed as a basswood/sugar maple by the Hennepin County Nat Res inventory. The basswood component is present, but somewhat minor when compared to the sugar maple component. The southern portion of the forest is similar to what was observed in the northeast portion described in the first paragraph. While the tree inventory shows that ash is dominant as a percentage of individual trees, it should be noted that from a canopy/basal area perspective, white oak, sugar ample, and red oak are the domiant tree species throughout the woodland. Let me know if you need something else, Tony Havranek Sr. Environmental Scientist P (651) 286-8473 i M (612) 246-9346 1 WSB & Associates, Inc. 1178 East 9th Street, Suite 200 I St. Paul, MN 55101 WSB St,arTribune 81319 1313I41 M121 ffi12 106) FI��M IPIEN GIMP This email, and any files transmitted with it, is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the addressee, please delete this email from your system. Any use of this email by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. WSB does not accept liability for any errors or omissions which arise as a result of electronic transmission. If verification is required, please request a hard copy. From: Dusty Finke [mailto:dusty.finke@medinamn.gov] Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 8:14 AM To: Tony Havranek <THavranek@wsbeng.com> Cc: Steve Scherer <steve.scherer@medinamn.gov> Subject: RE: Medina - Mark Smith/Cavanaugh site visit Tony, I will meet you over there. Steve Scherer from Public Works may come also. Thanks, Dusty From: Tony Havranek [mailto:THavranek@wsbeng.com] Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 6:36 AM To: Dusty Finke Cc: Jim Stremel Subject: RE: Medina - Last minute site visit? Dusty, I reviewed the docs that you sent over. My main focus was the inventory data. Looks like there is some good diversity out there, with some large seed trees. As stated in the S & S report, while the dominant species is green/white ash, these trees still provide value. I took a look at the Hennepin county nat resources data. There are two ecologically significant areas present on the parcel. A small section of maple -basswood forest on the north side, and an oak forest-mesic subtype. I will pay particular attention to these areas. Is anyone meeting me there, or were planning on just having me, walk the area by myself and report back to you? Any issues with accessing the property without notice to the landowner? Thanks, Tony Havranek Sr. Environmental Scientist P (651) 286-8473 I M (612) 246-9346 WSB & Associates, Inc. 178 East 9th Street, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55101 2 WSB 701 Xenia Avenue South I Suite 300 I Minneapolis, MN 55416 I (763) 541-480011 September 25, 2017 Mr. Dusty Finke Planner City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340-9790 Re: Mark Smith/Cavanaugh PUD Concept Plan — Engineering Review City Project No. LR-17-216 WSB Project No. 010801-000 Dear Mr. Finke: We have reviewed the Mark Smith/Cavanaugh PUD Concept plan submittal dated September 15, 2017. The plans propose to construct 38 single family urban serviced lots and a City park area dedication all on 52 acres. The documents were reviewed for general conformance with the City of Medina's general engineering standards and Stormwater Design Manual. We have the following comments with regards to engineering and stormwater management matters. Site Plan & Streets 1. Add typical street section to plans meeting the City's standard. 2. Provide a turning movement exhibit to show that a fire truck can access all building structures as required by the Fire Marshall. 3. The City may require a roadway connection to the proposed Chippewa Road extension and/or further south along Mohawk to reduce dead ends within proposed development. 4. City design standards require horizontal and vertical curve lengths to meet a 30 MPH design speed, at minimum. 5. The concept plan shows no trail connections through the project or connecting to adjacent properties. The City may require that a trail corridor is established through the property to connect to future developments. 6. Show the existing access drive location to the Polaris site off Mohawk Drive. Water/Sewer Utilities 7. The City's preference for watermain materials is PVC C900, update on plans and related notes. Hydrant locations shall be approved of by the Fire Marshal. 8. Verify that adequate water pressure will be available for those lots served by City water. Building a legacy — your legacy. Equal Opportunity Employer I wsbeng.como K1010801-000\Admin\Docst2017-09-18 Submittah_2017-09-18 Mark Smith Cavanaugh Concept Plan - WSB Comments.docx Mark Smith/Cavanaugh PUD Concept — Engineering Review September 25, 2017 Page 2 9. Sheet 4 shows a proposed connection to connect their 8" sanitary sewer to an existing 6" stub. The proposed 8" sanitary sewer should connect directly to Existing MH 3. 10. City design standards require 10.5' sanitary sewer manhole builds. Show sanitary sewer service lines and invert elevations on plans; the City requires a minimum depth of 4' from low floor elevations. 11. City design standards require that sanitary sewer manholes are placed within boulevards or non -paved areas. 12. There is no proposed looping of the watermain shown on the plan. The applicant should consider looping the watermain to the extents possible (second connection to Mohawk, connecting southerly cul-de-sac to easterly cul-de-sac and at the future Chippewa Road extension, etc.). Traffic 13. The City may require the applicant to contribute to the costs for extending Chippewa Road and watermain utilities between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Dive. 14. A traffic analysis should be completed documenting the capacity and safety impacts from the site including following: a. Traffic generation from the site traffic b. Impact the site traffic has at the operation at the site entrance and the adjacent development driveway c. Safety (sight line) analysis at the site driveway d. Impact the site traffic has on the operations at the intersection of Mohawk Dr at Chippewa Rd. Stormwater 15. The developer will need to submit a Stormwater Management Plan and modelling consistent with Medina's Stormwater Design Manual. The City requires two feet of freeboard from structure low openings to 100-year high water levels and EOF's. Provide maintenance access to all ponding facilities. 16. The development will need to meet the City's infiltration requirement, which can be met by constructing infiltration basins or reusing stormwater from the proposed ponds for irrigation. The narrative states that a "re-use/infiltration system" will be used, but more information will be required with future submittals. 17. The development will need to meet the appropriate watershed standards and submit for permits. Wetlands 18. The concept plan shows wetland impact in several locations. Wetland replacement plan approval is required prior to any wetland impact. 19. Confirm whether the wetlands shown on the plan reference the US Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetlands Inventory (NWI), an inventory which is outdated and has been updated by the MN Department of Natural Resources or the wetland delineation that was K:\010801-000\Admin\Boos\2017-09-18 Submittak_2017-09-18 Mark Smith Cavanaugh Concept Plan - WSB Comments.docx Mark Smith/Cavanaugh PUD Concept — Engineering Review September 25, 2017 Page 3 approved for this location in October 2013 (Application No. W-13-121). The wetland boundaries approved by that delineation should be shown on the plan sheets and must be used to calculate wetland impacts. 20. Upland buffers and buffer setbacks will be required for the project. The wetlands adjacent are classified as a Preserve by the city's Wetland Functional Classification mapping. The plans will need to show the upland buffers widths, structure setbacks, and where the buffer markers will be placed. Please contact me at 763-287-8532 if you have any questions. Sincerely, WSB & Associates, Inc. Jim Stremel, P.E. City Engineer K1010801-000\Admin\Docst2017-09-18 Submittah_2017-09-18 Mark Smith Cavanaugh Concept Plan - WSB Comments.docx Cavanaugh Hwy 55 and Mohawk Property Mark Smith, the developer, is proposing the development of the 52 acre Cavanaugh property at the northeast corner of Highway 55 and Mohawk Road. This proposal is for development of 38 single family urban serviced lots, a 7.4 acre City park, and dedication of the south half of the right of way for Chippewa Road. For this development we are requesting approval of a comprehensive plan amendment from mixed use to LDR. We are also requesting approval of a PUD concept plan. The developer is aware that a steering committee and city officials have spent 18 months working on a future land use plan. Keeping this in mind and understanding the goals and visions of the city we have tried to offer a development to the City and it's residence that keeps those objectives in mind and yet is large enough to provide the investment needed to provide for other City objectives and needs. Less than 4 years ago the City approved a preliminary plat on this same property for DR Horton. That plan included 50 single family lots, a 72 unit apartment building, a 5 acre of commercial piece, and no park. Our plan, as mentioned is proposing only 38 residences compared to 122 residences and a 7.4 acre City Park. Again, we know the Met Council's requirements have changed since then and the City has been working hard to accommodate those changes for the future use of this property and others so we know approving this plan will not easy to do. That is why we have worked hard to reduce the impact, increasing the size of the lots and reducing the size of the earlier approved development by more than two thirds. With this major density reduction, this development will have a minimal impact on meeting your 20 year future land use plan but will provide 2 vital infrastructure needs in this area and also provide a large regional park, a request that has been made by the Park Board In addition and in conjunction with the Weston Woods of Medina development, we are proposing to dedicate the right of way for Chippewa Road and also build and finance the construction of the new road connecting Mohawk and Arrowhead Road. We will also provide the water main connection that will also connect Mohawk and Arrowhead Road creating a critically needed water main loop north of Highway 55. These 2 infrastructure improvements will provide our new residents as well as Polaris, Wealshire, Bridgewater and many, many others better water quality and guaranteed water in the event of a water main break. In addition, with Chippewa Road going through, safer traffic patterns will occur and create a safer and more convenient option for many of the residence on Mohawk Road. The 7.4 acres of park would go towards both the Weston Woods of Medina development and for the 38 lots development. This is still likely to be more park dedication then required. Even though this plan is different than your proposed future use plan we feel it will have a much smaller impact on the neighborhood than a mixed use development could and would have on this property. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Mark Smith Ef� SEP 1 5 2017 � j \ © LANDFORM 20XX <J \ I�I i 1 r1 I_I _1 u n LJ rr PO: 200 PRAIRIE DRIVE traNA, Mt 55940 , PD: 031023340� 200 PRARE DRIVE rEDNA. Ml 5594 „ CITY PARK POND CITY PARK Altai 4.1 ,boo �ao01'40" v 0) Q� �' PD: 09102300002 MONA. MN 55340 S89°23'02"E 1979. / 1 W E T L �/���� WETLAND � 7 P v 4 WETLAND DNR WETLAND /) / / \\ 88°39'2J"W 3 PD: 031182300002 MEDNA, M1 55940 S89°23'02"E 1979. 1 P WETLAND O.L. C DNR I WETLAND 3 I DNR ETLAND OHW = 980.6 _/_ LOT 1 BLOCK PD: 031023440004 meakA). MI 55940 DNR WETLAND OHW I = 980.6 WETLAND \ ;,) LOT 1 BLOCK PD: 091029440004 MEDINA, Mt 55940 (b• \ \ I (3 41 r.., o e. o. .yA tea• is O `fNr J / -Z. \ / 1 f G:- HED03182.1410005 A MN 55940 O UT LOT A \ \ PO: 0311829410005 rEDNA. 1'N 55340 C \ I 1 LOT PD: 021023320012 4250 ARROWHEAD DRIVE MINA, MN 55340 LOT 2 PD: 0210329920008 4200 ARROVI4GAn 00Y4 PEDNA,I* 55340 PO: 021023320012 4250 ARROWHEAD PRIM MINA, MN 55940 PD: 0210329920008 4200 ARROWHEAD DRIVE mom, 031 55340 AREA SUMMARY TOTAL AREA: 55.03 AC. S.F. LOT AREA (80"5) 14.85 AC. CITY PARK —EXCLUDE BUFFER 7.37 AC. DEDICATED RIGHT OF WAY 5.38 AC. DNR WETLAND AREA 12.47 AC. WETLAND AREA 6.69 AC. WETLAND BUFFER 5.8(1 AG. POND/RAIN GARDENS/GREEN AREA 2.38 AC. AREA LOCATION MAP MEDINA, MINNESOTA 14441=1,55 H 11 H Legend '4C HORSESHOE TRAIL SITE HAMEL 47 C 9 ROAD V PROJECT CAVANAUGH ,-:-.: PROPERTY • MEDINA, MINNESOTA DEVELOPER MARK SMITH 2120 OTTER LAKE DRIVE SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110 TEL(612)490-0558 MUNICIPALITY e�.It._� MEDINA NORTH NO SCALE LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: PID: 03-118-23-42-0001 NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 3 T 118 R 23 PID: 03-118-23-41-0001 THAT PART OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SEC 3 T 118 R 23 DESC AS FOL BEG AT SW COR OF SAID NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 TH N ALONG W LINE THOF TO NW COR THOF TH E ALONG N LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 TO A PT PIS 660 FT E OF NE COR THOF TH SWLY TO DEC SUBJECT TO ROAD PID: 03-118-23-43-0005 OUTLOT B, CAVANAUGHS MEADOWWOODS PARK, CITY OF MEDINA HENNEPIN COUNTY MN. ZONING CURRENT ZONING PROPOSED ZONING Non -Residential (see reverse) ▪ Agricultural Preserve (AG) Rural Residential (RR) Rural Residential 1 (RR1) ••', Rural Residential 2 (RR-2) 1 1 Rural Residential -Urban Reserve (RR-UR) Suburban Residential (SR) Urban Residential (UR) Single Family Residential (R1) rii,A R 1 - rezoning pending - Single and Two -Family Residential (R2) 1111 R2- rezoning pending Mu Residential -Mid Density (R3) - Multiple Family Residential (MR) Mixed Use (MU) - Uptown Hamel 1 (UH-1) I 7 Uptown Hamel 2 (UH-2) Planned Unit Development (PUD) RR—UR RURAL RESIDENTIAL —URBAN RESERVE RR—UR RURAL RESIDENTIAL —URBAN RESERVE Know what's Below. Call before you dig. NORTH 1 SHEET INDEX SHEET TITLE C—I COVER SHEET — AREA PLAN C-2 EXISTING CONDITIONS C-3 PRELIMINARY PLAT C-4 UTILITY PLAN ISSUE 1 REVISION HISTORY CONTACT ENGINEER FOR ANY PRIOR HISTORY DATE ISSUE / REVISION REVIEW XXX XXX XX PROJECT MANAGER REVIEW BY RH DATE 09.11.2017 CERTIFICATION IF THE SIGNATURE, SEAL OR FOUR LINES DIRECTLY ABOVE ARE NOT VISIBLE, THIS SHEET HAS BEEN REPRODUCED BEYOND INTENDED READABILITY AND IS NO LONGER A VALID DOCUMENT. PLEASE CONTACT THE ENGINEER TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. CONCEPT PLAN 09.14.2017 LANDF• ORM From Site to Finish 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tel: 612-252-9070 Fax: 612-252-9077 Web: landform.net FILE NAME C1 MEH004 - Cover Sht Area Plan.dwg PROJECT NO. M EH17004 COVER SHEET AREA PLAN l: 0 200 400 SHEET NO. 1/4 Landform°and Site to Finish°are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. / • LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: PID: 03-118-23-42-0001 DEVELOPER MARK SMITH EX. 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SITE INFO TOTAL SITE AREA: PID: 0311823130002 ROY TRUST/ E.H.ROY TRUST Ic152 CHIPPEWA ROAD MEDINA, MN 55340 PID: 0311823430005 WILFRED CAVANAUGH FLP MEDINA, MN 55340 55.03 AC. PID: 0311823410001 TIMOTHY CAVANAUGH MEDINA, MN 55340 NWI MAP Al National Wetlands Inventory 1:7,142 ' 0 dos 02 0.2 mi September 8, 2017 Wetlands ❑ Freshwater Emergent Wetland ill Estuarine and Marine Deepwater ® Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Estuarine and Marine Wetland Freshwater Pond Medina SF Site 1.1 Lake • Other ® Rivedne This map rs for general reference only. The US Fish and WIdlife Service is not responsible for the accuracy or currentness of the base data shown an this rap. All wetlands related data should be used in accordance MM the layer metadata found on the Wetlands Mapper web site. Mc pap was maned N. MM man. NORTH Know what's Below. Call before you dig. 0 100 200 2120 OTTER LAKE DRIVE SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110 TEL(612)490-0558 MUNICIPALITY PROJECT CAVANAUGH PROPERTY MEDINA, MINNESOTA SHEET INDEX SHEET TITLE C—I COVER SHEET — AREA PLAN C-2 EXISTING CONDITIONS C-3 PRELIMINARY PLAT C-4 UTILITY PLAN ISSUE 1 REVISION HISTORY CONTACT ENGINEER FOR ANY PRIOR HISTORY DATE ISSUE / REVISION REVIEW XXX XXX XX PROJECT MANAGER REVIEW BY RH DATE 09.11.2017 CERTIFICATION IF THE SIGNATURE, SEAL OR FOUR LINES DIRECTLY ABOVE ARE NOT VISIBLE, THIS SHEET HAS BEEN REPRODUCED BEYOND INTENDED READABILITY AND IS NO LONGER A VALID DOCUMENT. PLEASE CONTACT THE ENGINEER TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. CONCEPT PLAN 09.14.2017 • • • • L AN D F ORM From Site to Finish • • 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Fax: 612-252-9077 FILE NAME PROJECT NO. 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DNR WETLAND OHW I = g80.6 PID: 0311823440004 MEDINA, MN 55340 g80.6-- PID: 0311823410005 MEDINA, MN 55340 ZONING CURRENT ZONING PROPOSED ZONING RR-UR RURAL RESIDENTIAL -URBAN RESERVE PUD OVERALL SITE SUMMARY TOTAL UNITS: TOTAL AREA: RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION: WETLAND AREA: NET DEVELOPABLE AREA: NET DENSITY: 48 UNITS 55.03 AC. 5.38 AC. Iq.16 AC. 30.4q AC. 1.57 UNITS/AC. TYPICAL SETBACKS SETBACKS: FRONT CORNER REAR FROM MOHAWK DRIVE FROM CHIPPEWA ROAD 30 FT. 30 FT. 30 FT. 35 FT. 35 FT. 10' SIDE SETBACK 10' SIDE SETBACK MAIN STREET TYPICAL EASEMENTS 5" SIDE EASEMENT 5" REAR EASEMENT la FRONT EASEMENT 5' SIDE EASEMENT `1AIN STREET NORTH Know what's Below. Call before you dig. 0 100 200 DEVELOPER MARK SMITH 2120 OTTER LAKE DRIVE SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110 TEL(612)490-0558 MUNICIPALITY PROJECT CAVANAUGH PROPERTY MEDINA, MINNESOTA SHEET INDEX SHEET TITLE C-I COVER SHEET - AREA PLAN C-2 EXISTING CONDITIONS C-3 PRELIMINARY PLAT C-4 UTILITY PLAN ISSUE / REVISION HISTORY CONTACT ENGINEER FOR ANY PRIOR HISTORY DATE ISSUE I REVISION REVIEW X X X X X X XX PROJECT MANAGER REVIEW BY RH DATE 09.11.2017 CERTIFICATION IF THE SIGNATURE, SEAL OR FOUR LINES DIRECTLY ABOVE ARE NOT VISIBLE, THIS SHEET HAS BEEN REPRODUCED BEYOND INTENDED READABILITY AND IS NO LONGER A VALID DOCUMENT. PLEASE CONTACT THE ENGINEER TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. CONCEPT PLAN 09.14.2017 • • • • LANDF ORM From Site to Finish • • 105 South Fifth Avenue Tel: 612-252-9070 Suite 513 Fax: 612-252-9077 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Web: landfornn.net FILE NAME C3MEH004 - Pre Plat.dwg PROJECT NO. 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LEADS SANITARY SEWER MAIN 10" PVC @ 0.28% SDR 35 < THAN 15" BURY FROM FINAL GRADE, (ASTM STANDARDS 03034, 02665, AND F8g1) 8" PVC SDR 26, > THAN 15' TO 26' BURY FROM FINAL GRADE, (ASTM STANDARDS: 03034, 02665, AND F8q I) 8" DIP CLASS 53 > THAN 26' Know what's Below. Call before you dig. NORTH DEVELOPER MARK SMITH 2120 OTTER LAKE DRIVE SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110 TEL(612)490-0558 MUNICIPALITY PROJECT CAVANAUGH PROPERTY MEDINA, MINNESOTA SHEET INDEX SHEET TITLE C—I COVER SHEET — AREA PLAN C-2 EXISTING CONDITIONS C-3 PRELIMINARY PLAT C-4 UTILITY PLAN ISSUE 1 REVISION HISTORY CONTACT ENGINEER FOR ANY PRIOR HISTORY DATE ISSUE I REVISION REVIEW XXX XXX XX PROJECT MANAGER REVIEW BY RH DATE 09.11.2017 CERTIFICATION IF THE SIGNATURE, SEAL OR FOUR LINES DIRECTLY ABOVE ARE NOT VISIBLE, THIS SHEET HAS BEEN REPRODUCED BEYOND INTENDED READABILITY AND IS NO LONGER A VALID DOCUMENT. PLEASE CONTACT THE ENGINEER TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. CONCEPT PLAN 09.14.2017 • • • • L ANDF ORM From Site to Finish • • 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tel: 612-252-9070 Fax: 612-252-9077 Web: landfornn.net FILE NAME C4MEH004 - Utility.dwg PROJECT NO. MEH 17004 UTILITY PLAN C-4 0 100 200 SHEET NO. 4/4 Landform®and Site to Finish®are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: October 12, 2017 SUBJ: Planning Department Updates — October 17, 2017 City Council Meeting Land Use Application Review A) JEGMRevoc Trust Solar Text Amendment and CUP — 2705 Willow Drive — The JEGM Revocable Trust has requested that the City consider amending its zoning code to increase the maximum footprint of ground mounted solar panels permitted on a rural property from 2500 square feet to 4000 square feet. The applicant has also requested a conditional use permit for construction of a 4000 square foot ground mounted solar array, a 2304 square foot greenhouse and 360 square foot warming shed. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 12 and recommended increasing the maximum footprint for solar equipment and also recommended approval of the CUP. The City Council reviewed on October 3 and directed staff to prepare approval documents. These will be presented on October 17. B) Weston Woods of Medina PUD Concept Plan — 1952 Chippewa Road — Mark of Excellence Homes has requested review of a PUD concept plan for the development of 94 twinhomes on 80 acres (-30 buildable) east of Mohawk Drive, and north of Chippewa Road. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 12. The Park Commission reviewed the concept on September 20. The City Council will review the concept on October 17. C) Mark Smith Concept Plan and PUD Concept Plan — NE corner of Highway 55 and Mohawk Drive — Mark Smith of Mark of Excellence Homes has also requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Concept Plan related to a 48-lot subdivision immediately south of the Weston Woods project. The project also proposes a 7 acre City Park. The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing at the October 10 meeting, and the City Council will review both requests on October 17. D) School Lake Nature Preserve CD PUD — Wally and Bridget Marx have requested review of a PUD General Plan of development and preliminary plat for a conservation design subdivision to include 6 lots and conservation of 70 acres (11.76 buildable). The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing at the June 13 meeting and unanimously recommended approval. The applicant has adjusted plans in light of recent City Council direction to include a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres in rural CD-PUD projects. The City Council reviewed on September 19 and directed staff to prepare approval documents. Staff intends to present at the October 17 meeting. E) Lunski Final Plat — Lunski, Inc. has applied for final approval of the subdivision related to the development of 80 units of mixed senior housing and 24,000 s.f. of office north of Highway 55 and west of Mohawk Drive. Staff is reviewing documents and will present when complete, potentially at the November 8 meeting. F) Reserve of Medina Second Addition — Toll Brothers has requested approval of the second phase of the Reserve of Medina project. The City Council adopted approval documents on September 19. Staff will work with the developer related to the conditions of approval. G) Crosby/Snow CUP, Johnson ADU CUP, Dykhoff Septic Variance, Hamel Brewery, St. Peter and Paul Cemetery — The City Council has adopted resolutions approving these projects, and staff is assisting the applicants with the conditions of approval in order to complete the projects. H) Woods of Medina — This preliminary plat has been approved and staff is awaiting a final plat application Planning Department Update Page 1 of 2 October 17, 2017 City Council Meeting I) Hamel Road Thirty Two, Hamel Haven subdivisions — These subdivisions have received final approval. Staff is working with the applicants on the conditions of approval before the plats are recorded Other Projects A) Comprehensive Plan — The Steering Committee met Monday, September 18 at 7:00 a.m. to review the comments received from jurisdictions to date. The next (and possibly, final) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 a.m. B) Closed Landfill regulations — staff has drafted an ordinance related to the Woodlake Landfill as required by the MPCA in connection with the state's closed landfill program. The MPCA has recommended that the ordinance include a setback related to the Methane Gas Area of Concern that they have identified extending onto some adjacent property. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the ordinance at the August 8 meeting and tabled the ordinance. The Planning Commission has reviewed at the August 8, September 12, and October 10 meeting. Neighboring property owners have raised concerns related to the impact of the ordinance on their property values. The Planning Commission recommended adoption of the ordinance on a 3-2 vote which does not include setbacks for the Methane Gas Area of Concern. Two Commissioners recommended that the ordinance should include additional setbacks. Staff intends to present the ordinance to the City Council at the November 8 meeting. C) Small Cellular Antennae ordinance — Planning staff will be coordinating amendments to the City's right-of-way ordinance related to recent changes to state law which mandate the City to permit cell phone companies to attach small antennas to City street posts. Staff intends to present the ordinance at the December 5 meeting. Planning Department Update Page 2 of 2 October 17, 2017 City Council Meeting MEMORANDUM MEDINA POLICE DEPARTMENT 600 Clydesdale Trail Medina, MN 55340.9790 p: 763.473.9209 f: 763.473-8858 non -emergency: 763.525.6210 Emergency 9-i-1 TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Mayor Robert Mitchell and City Council Edgar J. Belland, Director of Public Safety, Through City Administrator Scott Johnson October 13, 2017 Department Updates Hamel Fire Open House On October 8, 2017, I attended the Hamel Fire Department Open House. The weather started out with rain but cleared off and the event went well. The North helicopter landed in Hamel Park. The Hennepin County Mounted Patrol was on hand for the kids. They had extrication demonstrations and live firehose exercises for kids to try. CSO Hiring Process On October 10, 2017, I received notification that Melissa Robbins, our top candidate for the community service officer, had passed her background. I notified Melissa of this and informed her that she would be receiving an offer letter. Her start date will be October 16, 2017. We are excited to bring Melissa on as our next CSO. Melissa has been a reserve officer with our department for the last couple of years. She also had completed an internship last year. New Live Scan On September 27th we received a new Live Scan device. The Live Scan is a fingerprint machine. Our old Live Scan was approximately 12 years old and was very difficult to use. The Live Scan has new technology which makes it much easier to obtain the fingerprints. The cost of the new Live Scan is approximately $28,000. The funding for this device was from the 2017 State Legislative Session. Patrol by Sergeant Nelson (Currently out of the office attending training) Investigations by Investigator Kevin Boecker A search warrant was executed at a residence in Corcoran. Two trailers were seized that are believed to be stolen. Equipment was recovered that was stolen from the burglary of a construction site within the City of Medina. Another tool was recovered which had been taken from a construction trailer on 09/26/2017. An expensive gas powered air compressor was also recovered which was found to have been also stolen. Charges are pending. The suspect has been incarcerated at St. Cloud Prison after being convicted and sentenced on a Dakota County case. Completed the background investigation of a Community Service Officer candidate. The investigation report was forwarded to Chief Belland. Investigated a theft report from Highway 55 Rental store. Subject had rented helium tanks and the tanks were never returned. It was learned the subject who rented the tanks used them to commit suicide. The tanks were returned to Toll Welding supply by the roommate. Highway 55 Rental was advised. Investigating another credit card fraud case. Victim reported unauthorized charges on his VISA card and still had his card in possession. Multiple attempts at a Holiday Station store in Minneapolis. Contact was made with the store requesting video surveillance. There are currently 15 open cases assigned to Investigations. MEMORANDUM TO: City Council, through City Administrator Scott Johnson FROM: Steve Scherer, Public Works Director DATE: October 11, 2017 MEETING: October 17, 2017 SUBJECT: Public Works Update STREETS • The County Road 116/55 project is going much better. They seem to have more of a sense of urgency. All but one of the watermain connections are complete, along with the storm sewer which is getting close. I expect they will be grading out the west side within a week, with curb and pavement to follow. The expected substantial completion is set for late November. • The City Clydesdale Project is also now underway. City crews have rebuilt the sanitary manholes in the street; with curb to be removed by the time you read this. The street will be milled off and replaced with a new coat of asphalt. There will be some trail replacement along this stretch of road and some removals in front of Caribou Coffee where delivery trucks have damaged the trail. • We will be doing some blade patching on Deer Hill Road East and Dusty Trail off Tamarack Drive. The streets are up for an overlay in 2019. • We have been doing our annual inspections for high iron (manholes and valves that stick up and cause damage to snowplows) this past week and have a contractor coming to spray asphalt around them. WATER/SE WER/ST ORMWATER • The water tower rehab project is moving along, but is behind schedule. Weather has had some effect on it, but it's just not moving as fast as was expected. They are still working in the wet portion of the tower and should have the coating on the inside of the tank in place soon. It is a minimum of a two -week cure time so we are still some ways away from completion. Our backup system has been working great and I will continue to keep my fingers crossed until we are done. If anyone asks, the fire hydrants that have water coming out of them are pressure relief valves to protect the main water system from over pressure due to a possible mechanical failure. • Fall flushing on the Hamel System will be put off until after the water tower project has been completed. PARKS/TRAILS • The final fertilization and weed treatment to our park systems have been completed. It has taken a few years, but the weeds seem to be under control and the grass is looking great. • The fall winterization of the irrigation system in Hamel Legion Park has been completed and now that all the tournaments are done, the field house can also be winterized. ORDER CHECKS OCTOBER 3, 2017 - OCTOBER 17, 2017 046417 ADAM'S PEST CONTROL INC $79.50 046418 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSN - MN $270.00 046419 DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES $5,000.00 046420 KAKANAVARAM, ANIRUDH $150.00 046421 MUNJULURI, HARISH $250.00 046422 NAPA OF CORCORAN INC $37.78 046423 RESERVE OF MEDINA HOA $250.00 046424 SCOTT, KEVIN $500.00 046425 WILLIAM SKREI $50.00 046426 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL $617.40 046427 VINCK, JOHN $107.82 046428 CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS $609.75 046429 ELLINGSON, GREG & PAM $500.00 046430 JORGES, JENNY $500.00 046431 KHAN, NIGHAT $225.00 046432 US HOME CORP $10,000.00 046433 WAGNER, JOHN/LISA $95.67 046434 ALLSTAR ELECTRIC $93.00 046435 ASPEN MILLS INC $2,116.53 046436 ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC $30.00 046437 BATTERIES + BULBS $321.68 046438 BEAUDRY OIL & PROPANE $2,107.65 046439 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MN $29,057.20 046440 BOYER FORD TRUCKS INC $12.55 046441 BROCK WHITE $469.36 046442 BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS $6,502.36 046443 BUDGET PRINTING $12.81 046444 BURDAS TOWING $350.00 046445 BURSCHVILLE CONSTRUCTION INC $11,150.00 046446 CAREFREE SERVICES INC $6,014.26 046447 CENTERPOINT ENERGY $200.55 046448 CENTURYLINK $225.21 046449 CONTEMPORARY IMAGES $2,117.94 046450 CORE & MAIN LP $5,695.34 046451 DATAWORKS PLUS LLC $1,540.33 046452 DESIGNING NATURE, INC. $2,251.50 046453 DPC INDUSTRIES INC $2,034.84 046454 ECM PUBLISHERS INC $118.73 046455 ENVIRONMENTAL WOOD SUPPLY LLC $1,000.00 046456 GALLS/QUARTERMASTER $56.00 046457 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL $317.25 046458 GRAINGER $248.01 046459 HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOCIATES I $500.00 046460 HAMEL LUMBER INC $450.09 046461 HAMEL LIONS CLUB $1,675.00 046462 HAMEL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT $73,500.00 046463 HENN COUNTY INFO TECH $955.20 046464 HENN CTY RESIDENT/REAL ESTATE $54.50 046465 HENRYS WATERWORKS INC $3,599.62 046466 HOLIDAY FLEET $184.33 046467 KD & COMPANY RECYCLING INC $167.44 046468 KENNEDY & GRAVEN CHARTERED $1,881.75 046469 LANO EQUIPMENT INC $113.43 046470 LEXISNEXIS RISK DATA MGMT INC $48.00 046471 LORETTO VOL FIRE DEPT INC $25,199.96 046472 CITY OF MAPLE PLAIN $1,771.28 046473 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL $9,840.60 046474 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL $25,399.93 046475 METRO ELEVATOR INC $180.00 046476 METRO WEST INSPECTION $5,683.56 046477 MINNESOTA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH $401.00 046478 MN DEPT OF LABOR/INDUSTRY $6,072.31 046479 MOTLEY AUTO SERVICE LLC $534.00 046480 NAPA OF CORCORAN INC $49.57 046481 NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS $2,048.13 046482 OFFICE DEPOT $108.72 046483 CITY OF ORONO $3,249.17 046484 READY WATT ELECTRIC $198.00 046485 RECYCLING ASSOCIATION OF MN $300.00 046486 RES SPECIALTY PYROTECHNICS $4,000.00 046487 JAMIE R WIOME $5,533.40 046488 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC $57.47 046489 STREICHER'S $100.98 046490 SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE INC $594.20 046491 TALLEN & BAERTSCHI $3,862.99 046492 TIMESAVER OFFSITE $398.00 046493 TRI-COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT $75.00 046494 WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE $162.00 046495 XTREME MOBILE SMALL ENGINE $108.50 046496 ZIEGLER INC $65.13 Total Checks $272,409.28 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS OCTOBER 3, 2017 — OCTOBER 17, 2017 004333E PR PERA $14,544.16 004334E PR FED/FICA $16,499.47 004335E PR MN Deferred Comp $2,320.00 004336E PR STATE OF MINNESOTA $3,417.64 004337E SELECT ACCOUNT $1,496.07 004338E CITY OF MEDINA $20.00 004339E PREMIUM WATERS INC $38.75 004340E SELECT ACCOUNT $1,270.30 004341E FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL $125.00 004342E CIPHER LABORATORIES INC. $4,772.32 004343E MEDIACOM OF MN LLC $204.67 004344E PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE BY PHONE $1,000.00 004345E PAYMENT SERVICE NETWORK INC $652.98 004346E VALVOLINE FLEET SERVICES $113.97 004347E FRONTIER $56.75 004348E VERIZON WIRELESS $1,261.38 004349E PREMIUM WATERS INC $59.84 Total Electronic Checks $47,853.30 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT OCTOBER 4, 2017 508190 ALTENDORF, JENNIFER L $1,332.97 508191 ANDERSON, JOHN G $230.87 508192 BARNHART, ERIN A. $2,233.73 508193 BELLAND, EDGAR J $2,570.17 508194 BOECKER, KEVIN D. $2,162.81 508195 CONVERSE, KEITH A $2,269.40 508196 COUSINEAU, LORIE K. $230.87 508197 DINGMANN, IVAN W $1,608.40 508198 ENDE, JOSEPH $1,620.68 508199 FINKE, DUSTIN D. $2,178.54 508200 GALLUP, JODI M $1,752.05 508201 GLEASON, JOHN M. $1,779.60 508202 GREGORY, THOMAS $2,035.79 508203 HALL, DAVID M. $2,216.48 508204 JESSEN, JEREMIAH S $2,001.80 508205 JOHNSON, SCOTT T. $2,230.19 508206 KIESER, NICHOLAS $635.97 508207 KLAERS, ANNE M $1,154.58 508208 LANE, LINDA $1,492.96 508209 LEUER, GREGORY J. $1,905.51 508210 MARTIN, KATHLEEN M $230.87 508211 MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R $1,757.23 508212 MCKINLEY, JOSHUA D $1,665.18 508213 MITCHELL, ROBERT G. $327.07 508214 NELSON, JASON $2,357.37 508215 PEDERSON, JEFF $221.92 508216 PETERSON, DEBRA A $1,684.68 508217 REINKING, DEREK M $1,767.53 508218 SCHARF, ANDREW $1,650.12 508219 SCHERER, STEVEN T. $2,289.29 508220 VIEAU, CECILIA M. $1,146.95 Total Payroll Direct Deposit $48,741.58