HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-99 Resolution Granting an Amended Conditional Use Permit to Three Rivers Park District for the Outdoor Learning CenterResolution No. 2020-99 1
December 15, 2020
Member Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2020-99
RESOLUTION GRANTING AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT FOR THE OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER
LOCATED AT 4001 COUNTY ROAD 24
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Three Rivers Park District (the “Applicant”) is the fee owner of property
located at 4001 County Road 24 (the “Property”), which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2010, the Medina City Council adopted Resolution No.
2010-13, granting the Applicant an amended conditional use permit (“CUP”) for an outdoor
educational facility consisting of a main lodge and eight log cabins with parking and a 768 square
foot office building; and
WHEREAS, the CUP in Resolution No. 2010-13 incorporated the terms of the original
CUP granted to the Applicant by Resolution No. 97-29; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested approval of an amendment to the conditional use
permit to allow construction of a 1,900 square foot shower and infirmary building with associated
trail and access; and
WHEREAS, the request was reviewed at the November 10, 2020 Planning Commission
meeting and held a duly noticed public hearing and recommended approval of the request subject
to certain terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the application and the Planning Commission
recommendation at the December 1, 2020 City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, following such review, the City Council found the proposed use is
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 the City of Medina,
Minnesota that it hereby does approve the request by the Applicant for an amended conditional
use permit at the Property, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The Applicant shall maintain “No Parking” signs around the circular drive area and along other fire lanes in locations approved by the Fire Marshal.
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December 15, 2020
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 118, Range 23,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.