HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-20 Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval of the Adams Subdivision PlatResolution No. 2020-20
April 7, 2020
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-20
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
OF THE ADAMS SUBDIVISION PLAT
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Jan-Har, LLP (the “Applicant”) is the fee owner of property located north
of Highway 55, approximately 1330 feet west of Willow Drive (the “Property”) which is legally
described as:
; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested preliminary approval of the Adams Subdivision
plat to plat the Property as two lots; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearings on November
12, 2019 and March 10, 2020, 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, considered the
Planning Commission recommendation, and heard additional testimony on December 3, 2019 and
March 17, 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. 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.
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 rights-of-way.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants preliminary plat approval for Adams Subdivision, as depicted on the preliminary
plat bearing revision date November 26, 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 construct necessary improvements to provide access as follows.
a) If access is provided via new road to Willow Drive:
(i) Applicant shall construct public street meeting relevant specifications to Willow
Drive, including necessary stormwater management.
(ii) Applicant shall provide documentation acceptable to the City Attorney to ensure
closure of the temporary right-in access from Highway 55 within three years
after completion of the building.
b) If access is provided directly via Highway 55:
(i) The Applicant shall construct left-turn lane and right-turn lane and other
necessary improvements as recommended and required by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation
(ii) The Applicant shall grant an access easement over the southern lot to allow
access for the northern lot to Highway 55.
3) The Applicant shall install all improvements shown on the plans dated 2/27/2020 and
12/3/2019 except as may be modified herein. The design of all improvements shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing construction.
4) The Applicant shall preserve four acres of the wooded area for park and open space
dedication through a recorded document to the satisfaction of the City If the Applicant or
a future owner extinguishes the document to preserve the area in the future, a full cash-in-
lieu fee of 8% of the future market value of Lots 1 and 2 shall be payable.
5) The plat shall dedicate right-of-way for the future cul-de-sac.
6) The plat shall dedicate drainage and utility easements around the perimeter of the lots,
over all water mains and hydrants, over stormwater improvements, and over all wetland
areas.
7) The watermain and hydrants within the lots shall be privately maintained.
8) The Applicant shall submit a letter of credit in an amount of 150% of the cost of site
improvements in order to ensure completion.
9) 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.
10) 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: April 7, 2020.
Attest:
By:
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JoM. Gallup, City Clerk
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Albers and
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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