HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-15 Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval of the Cavanaughs Meadowwoods Park Third Addition PlatMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-15
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
CAVANAUGHS MEADOWWOODS PARK THIRD ADDITION PLAT
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Arrowhead Holdings, LLC (the "Applicant") and the City of Minneapolis
("Minneapolis") own property located west of Arrowhead Drive and north of State Highway 55
(the "Property"), which is legally described as:
Outlot A, Cavanaughs Meadowwoods Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
Lot 1, Block 1, Cavanaughs Meadowwoods Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and
Lot 1, Block 1, Cavanaughs Meadowwoods Park Second Addition, Hennepin County,
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, with the consent of Minneapolis has made an application for
preliminary approval to plat the Property into one lot and one outlot as Cavanaughs Meadowwoods
Park Third Addition; and
WHEREAS. on November 7, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution 2018-75. which
granted preliminary approval of a previous version of the Cavanaughs Meadowwoods Park Third
Addition plat. Such preliminary approval has subsequently expired and is null and void; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on December
10, 2019, reviewed the information provided by the Applicant and City staff, heard testimony from
interested parties, and recommended approval of the preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed preliminary plat and the Planning
Commission recommendation and heard additional testimony on January 7, 2020; and
WHEREAS, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions noted below, the City Council
makes the following findings of fact in regard to the preliminary plat based on the requirements of
the Subdivision Ordinance:
a. The proposed preliminary plat is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and is not
premature for consideration.
b. The subdivision is appropriate for the physical conditions on the site including the
topography, storm water, natural resources, and soils.
c. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development and meets
minimum lot size standards.
d. The proposed subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage.
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e. The proposed subdivision is not likely to be injurious to public health.
f. The proposed subdivision and its improvements will not conflict with public or private
streets, easements, or right-of-ways.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants preliminary plat approval for Cavanaughs Meadowwoods Park Third Addition, as
depicted on the preliminary plat bearing revision date of December 17, 2019 subject to the
following terms and conditions:
1. The Applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City, which shall include
the conditions described below as well as other requirements by City ordinance or policy.
2. The Applicant shall install all improvements shown on the plans dated December 18, 2019
except as may be modified herein. The design of all improvements shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing construction.
3. The Applicant shall enter into a petition and waiver agreement with the City to contribute
towards improvements to Arrowhead Drive in the vicinity of the Property in lieu of
constructing such improvements.
4. The Applicant shall update plans to relocate the driveway to intersect at Meander Road and
execute an easement and maintenance agreement acceptable to the City Attorney to provide
for shared access for Lot 1, Block 1, Cavanaughs Meadowwoods Park Third Addition and
Outlot A, Cavanaughs Meadowwoods Park Second Addition.
5. The Applicant shall pay $62,471 park dedication fee. Park dedication for Outlot A shall be
deferred until such time as Outlot A is platted and developed, when the fee shall be
calculated based upon then -current land values.
6. The plat shall dedicate additional right-of-way as recommended by the City Engineer. The
Applicant may grant the right-of-way for the future realignment of Arrowhead Drive at
future Chippewa Road in the northeast portion of the Property through a separate easement
agreement in a form and of substance acceptable to the City Attorney rather than the
dedication as shown on the preliminary plat.
7. The Applicant shall provide right-of-way necessary for construction of the left turn lanes at
the location of the driveway and Meander Road.
8. The plat shall dedicate a drainage and utility easement for construction of stormwater
improvements for the additional turn -lanes to be constructed on Arrowhead Drive.
9. Any agreement related to this approval shall require the consent of Minneapolis, as the
owner of Property.
10. The plat shall dedicate drainage and utility easement over the public portion of the
watermain, stormwater improvements, wetlands and 10 feet wide along the perimeter of the
lot and outlot.
11. The dead-end watermains and hydrants located on these dead-end watermains shall be
privately maintained.
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12. The Applicant shall submit a letter of credit in an amount of 150% of the cost of site
improvements in order to ensure completion.
13. The final plat applicant shall be filed within 180 days of the date of the resolution granting
preliminary approval or the approval shall be considered void, unless a written request for
time extension is submitted by the applicant and approved by the City Council.
14. The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for
the cost of reviewing the preliminary plat, construction plans, and other relevant documents.
Dated: March 17, 2020.
Attest:
By:
d' M. Gallup, City
p, C erk
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Anderson
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Anderson, DesLauriers, Martin, Pederson
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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