HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-65 Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval of the Meadow View Commons PlatMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-65
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE
MEADOW VIEW COMMONS PLAT
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Emil J. Jubert Trust and Rita A Jubert Trust owns property located at
1182 Highway 55 (the "Jubert Property"), which is legally described as:
Outlot E, Fields of Medina, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Rolling Green Business Center, LLC owns property located south of
Meander Road and east of Jubert Drive (the "Rolling Green Property") which is legally
described as:
Outlot A, Rolling Green Business Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, US Home Corporation, dba Lennar (the "Applicant"), has requested
preliminary plat approval to subdivide the Jubert Property and the Rolling Green Property
(collectively, the "Property") into 125 townhome lots, a number of outlots proposed to contain
common areas and improvements for the townhome development, and one outlot which is
proposed to be replatted and developed in the future; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat is tentatively proposed to be called Meadow View
Commons; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 14,
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 and the Planning
Commission recommendation and heard additional testimony on August 18, 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.
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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.
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 Meadow View Commons, as depicted on the
preliminary plat bearing revision date of June 22, 2020 subject to the following terms and
conditions:
1) Approval of the plat shall be contingent upon rezoning approval of the residential portion of
the site to the R3 zoning district.
2) Preliminary plat approval is conditioned upon approval of a wetland replacement plan for
proposed wetland impacts.
3) 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.
4) The Applicant shall install all improvements shown on the plans dated 6/22/2020 except as
may be modified herein. Final plans shall be provided at the time of final plat and shall
address the comments of the City Engineer, Fire Marshal, Elm Creek Watershed, other
relevant staff and agencies and the conditions noted herein. Plans shall be subject to review
and approval by the City Engineer.
5) The Applicant shall update plans to include construction of Tamarack Drive adjacent to the
residential development as part of the public improvements, including stormwater
management for such improvements. If the City is not able to obtain right-of-way from the
property owner to the west for such construction, the Applicant shall construct a second
access on the west of the site which shall, to the extent practical, be constructed to be best
utilized as a portion of the permanent improvement, shall size stormwater improvements to
accommodate the full roadway width.
6) The plat shall provide the necessary right-of-way and easements for construction of
Tamarack Drive from Meander Road to Highway 55 as recommended by the City Engineer
7) The Applicant and owner of the outlot for future development shall enter into agreements as
determined appropriate by the City related to financial contributions towards the future
construction of improvements at Highway 55 and Tamarack Drive including traffic signals
and construction of the street approach and turn lanes.
8) The plat shall provide drainage and utility easements over all utilities, stormwater
improvements, wetlands, and drainageways as recommended by the City Engineer. The plat
shall also provide easements along the perimeter of the site and between buildings as
recommended by the City Engineer.
9) The grading plan shall be updated to provide space for recreational activities within the open
space.
10) The Applicant shall update plans to locate trails outside of upland buffers.
11) The Applicant shall meet the requirements of the wetland protection ordinance upon the
residential development site, including provision of easements, planting of vegetation and
installation of signage.
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12) A minimum of 20% of any facade facing a public or private street shall be accent materials
such as shakes, brick, stone, face brick, decorative concrete, or others approved by the city.
Compliance with this requirement shall be subject to review and approval by City staff at
the time of building permit for each structure.
13) The Applicant shall implement the following design features which they have elected to
incorporate to qualify for the density proposed upon the plat:
a. Buildings and walls between dwellings shall meet Sound Transmission Class (STC)
rating of 55.
b. Open space and recreational amenities shall be provided as described in the plans.
14) A site plan review of each building within the development site shall not be required as
described in Section 825.55 of City Code. However, each building shall be subject to
administrative review by City staff for consistency with the site plan which accompanies the
plat, relevant requirements of City Code, and the conditions noted herein.
15) The Property shall be subject to the City's lawn and landscaping irrigation regulations. No
lawn or landscape irrigation systems shall be permitted to be connected to the City water
system. The Applicant shall provide a description of any proposed irrigation system at the
time of final plat application.
16) The Applicant shall submit HOA documents for City review and approval which shall
describe provisions for maintenance of elements such as the private streets, trails,
stormwater improvements, lawn irrigation, upland buffers, and bufferyard landscaping.
17) The Applicant shall submit a letter of credit in an amount of 150% of the cost of site
improvements to ensure completion.
18) The request shall be subject to review and approval of Elm Creek Watershed, Minnesota
Department of Transportation, Minnesota Department of Health, Pollution Control Agency,
Metropolitan Council and any other relevant agencies.
19) Outlot A shall be required to be re -platted and shall be subject to relevant requirements of
subdivision and zoning ordinance at such time prior to its development.
20) The Applicant shall provide title documentation at the time of final plat application and
abide by the recommendation of the City Attorney with regard to title matters and recording
instructions.
21) 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.
22) 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: September 15, 2020.
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Attest:
By:
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Jodi . Gallup, City Clerk
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Pederson
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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