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Home My Public Portal About2020-90 Resolution Granting Final Approval of the Meadowview Commons PlatMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-90 RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE MEADOWVIEW 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 in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and WHEREAS, US Home Corporation, dba Lennar (the "Applicant"), owns property located south of Meander Road and west of County Road 116 (the "Lennar Property"), which is legally described in Exhibit B, attached hereto; and WHEREAS, on September 15, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-65, granting, subject to various conditions, preliminary plat approval to subdivide the Jubert Property and the Lennar 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 Applicant has now requested final plat approval of Meadowview Commons, the first phase of the townhome development to include 42 townhome lots, an outlot intended to be replatted in the future for the remaining townhome lots, an outlot to be replatted in the future for a separate development, and a series of outlots to contain various common elements of the townhome neighborhood; and WHEREAS, on November 4, 2020, the City Council reviewed the plat for consistency with the approved preliminary plat and compliance with the terms and conditions of preliminary approval; and WHEREAS, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions noted below, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in regard to the 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. Resolution No. 2020-90 November 19, 2020 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 final plat approval for Meadowview Commons, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) The Applicant shall implement the requirements of the approved wetland replacement plan. 2) 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. 3) The Applicant shall install all improvements shown on the plans dated 11/6/2020 except as may be modified herein. The Applicant shall address the comments of the City Engineer, Elm Creek Watershed, and other relevant staff and agencies and the conditions noted herein. 4) The Applicant shall construct the northern 500 feet of Tamarack Drive adjacent to the residential development. If the City obtains right-of-way from the property owner to the west of the Property, the Applicant shall submit plans for review and approval by the City Engineer for construction of the full width of Tamarack Drive. If the City is not able to obtain right-of-way from the property owner to the west for such construction by December 31, 2020, the Applicant shall submit plans for review and approval by the City Engineer for a second access on the west of the site which may use the eastern boulevard and trail area to provide adequate street width at the discretion of City staff and which shall, to the extent practical, be constructed to be best utilized as a portion of the eventual full roadway width. In either event, stormwater improvements shall be constructed to accommodate the full roadway width. 5) The Applicant shall construct the stormwater management improvements within the townhome development to accommodate the stormwater from the full width of Tamarack Drive, as shown on the plans received by the City on November 9, 2020. 6) The plat shall provide drainage and utility easements over Outlot C, all utilities, stormwater improvements, wetlands, and drainageways as recommended by the City Engineer. The Applicant shall update the plat to display these easements more clearly. 7) 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. 8) 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. 9) 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. 10) 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, Resolution No. 2020-90 2 November 19, 2020 including means to meter the water used for irrigation and any supplemental water added to the system. 11) 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. The documents shall also include a disclosure that future owners may be responsible for future assessments for a portion of the cost of construction of improvements at Tamarack Drive and Highway 55. 12) The Applicant shall submit a letter of credit in an amount of 150% of the cost of site improvements to ensure completion. 13) The Applicant shall obtain approvals from of Elm Creek Watershed, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minnesota Department of Health, Pollution Control Agency, Metropolitan Council and any other relevant agencies. 14) Outlot E 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. 15) The Applicant shall abide by the conditions of the City Attorney's plat opinion with regard to title matters and recording instructions. 16) The final plat shall be filed within 180 days of the date of this resolution 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. 17) The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for the cost of reviewing the plat, construction plans, and other relevant documents. Dated: November 17, 2020. Attest: By: Jodi . Gallup, Cit)?'Clerk By: Kathleen Martin, Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Anderson 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. Resolution No. 2020-90 3 November 19, 2020 Resolution No. 2020-90 4 November 19, 2020 EXHIBIT A Legal Description of the Jubert Property Outlot E, Fields of Medina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, EXCEPT that part lying southerly of the following described line: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Outlot E; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 02 seconds East; assumed bearing, along the east line of said Outlot E, 801.15 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 58 seconds West, 556.94 feet; thence North 42 degrees 48 minutes 19 seconds West, 420.41 feet; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 38 seconds West, 520.00 feet to the west line of said Outlot E and said line there terminating Resolution No. 2020-90 5 November 19, 2020 EXHIBIT B Legal Description of the Lennar Property Outlot A, Rolling Green Business Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota. AND That part of Outlot E, Fields of Medina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying northerly of the following described line: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Outlot E; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 02 seconds East; assumed bearing, along the east line of said Outlot E, 801.15 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 58 seconds West, 556.94 feet; thence North 42 degrees 48 minutes 19 seconds West, 420.41 feet; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 38 seconds West, 520.00 feet to the west line of said Outlot E and said line there terminating Resolution No. 2020-90 6 November 19, 2020