HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-03 Resolution Granting Preliminary Plat and PUD General Plan Approval for Weston Woods of MedinaMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-03
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PUD GENERAL PLAN
APPROVAL FOR WESTON WOODS OF MEDINA
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Mark and Kathleen Smith (the "Applicants") own property located north of
Highway 55 and east of Mohawk Drive (the "Property"), which is legally described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have requested approval of a planned unit development
general plan and preliminary plat to subdivide and develop the Property into 76 twinhome lots,
42 single-family lots, and 32 rowhome lots; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat is tentatively proposed to be called Weston Woods of
Medina; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing, reviewed the information provided by the Applicant and City staff, heard testimony from
interested parties, and recommended approval of the general plan and preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2020, the City Council reviewed the proposed general plan
and preliminary plat, considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission and heard
additional testimony; and
WHEREAS, regarding the purpose of the Planned Unit Development regulations, the City
Council finds that the proposed Planned Unit Development:
a. provides a variety of housing types within the project;
b. allows for the preservation of natural resources and wooded areas on the site;
c. maintains open space in portions of the development site;
d. effectuates the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; and
e. results in a more desirable environmental than might be possible through strict application
of zoning and subdivision regulations.
WHEREAS, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions noted below, the City Council
makes the following findings of fact regarding 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.
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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.
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 approval of the PUD general plan and preliminary plat approval for Weston Woods
of Medina, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1) Approval of the PUD General Plan of Development and Preliminary Plat is contingent upon
adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
2) Approval is conditioned upon approval of a wetland replacement plan for proposed wetland
impacts.
3) Approval is conditioned upon establishment of a base flood elevation.
4) The Applicants shall enter into a development agreement with the City, which shall include
the conditions described below as well as other requirements of City ordinance or policy.
5) The Applicants shall install all improvements shown on the plans dated 12/3/2020 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.
6) The Applicants shall submit architectural guidelines for review and approval by the City at
the time of final plat application. The guidelines shall include, at a minimum, the following
improvements from the photos and illustrations provided with the general plan of
development, consistent with the direction of the City Council at the December 15, 2020
meeting, including:
a. Architectural features upon the rear facades of the rowhome buildings which face
streets, including modulation, accent materials and other elements.
b. Additional architectural elements on the front of the twinhome buildings including
modulation and differentiation of rooflines, decorative garage doors, shakes and other
accent material and other elements.
c. Partitions or other means of screening to provide privacy between ground level patio
areas of rowhome units.
7) A site plan review of each townhome 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, architectural requirements established in the guidelines approved by
the City at the time of final plat review, relevant requirements of City Code, and the
conditions noted herein.
8) The Applicants shall meet all requirements of the wetland protection ordinance, including
provision of easements, planting of vegetation and installation of signage.
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9) The plat shall include private roads within separate outlots from surrounding common areas.
10) 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 lots and between buildings as
recommended by the City Engineer.
11) Plans shall be updated to either relocate the access point from Chippewa Road to the
townhome area further east, or to remove the access point. If the access point is removed,
the trail connection between Chippewa Road and the townhome area shall be designed and
constructed as a secondary emergency access if determined necessary by Public Safety. The
specifications shall be reviewed and approved by City staff.
12) The Applicants shall update plans to provide additional stormwater management if the City
determines that additional treatment can be provided within the development to offset
treatment for the eastern portion of Chippewa Road.
13) 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 Applicants shall provide a description of the proposed irrigation system at the
time of final plat application.
14) The Applicants shall provide documentation to show that the average buffers required for
each wetland have been provided.
15) The Applicants shall update plans for Chippewa Road as directed by the City Engineer.
16) The Applicants shall provide 3372 inches of replacement trees, unless the City determines a
reduction is appropriate at the time of review of the final plat application based upon
implementation of a natural resource management plan for the removal of pioneering trees
such as boxelders.
17) The design of the townhome roadway shall be updated as necessary to improve emergency
vehicle circulation.
18) Plans shall be updated to improve trail and pedestrian alignment as recommended by staff.
19) The Applicants shall convey the preserved wooded area to the City with a warranty deed.
Plans shall be updated to include signage or other means to clearly delineate the preserved
areas from private lots.
20) The Applicants shall construct the following paved trails and provide easements over the
locations as recommended by City staff:
a. Adjacent to Chippewa Road
b. Within the park
c. Near Mohawk Drive, connecting Chippewa Road to the northwest corner of the site
d. Connecting Chippewa Road to the park through the townhome neighborhood
21) The street and watermain connection between Mohawk Drive and Arrowhead Drive shall be
constructed in connection with the development. At the City's discretion, the City may
accept a contribution toward the cost of wetland mitigation and provide an equal amount of
credit toward required water connection fees.
22) The Applicants 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, landscaping, partitions/screening
between rowhome patios, and bufferyard landscaping.
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23) The Applicants shall submit a letter of credit in an amount of 150% of the cost of site
improvements, Chippewa Road improvements, and watermain improvements to ensure
completion.
24) 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.
25) Construction of Chippewa Road shall be permitted to result in a bounce above existing
conditions for the large wetland south of Chippewa Road, subject to permitting and
approvals by other relevant agencies and approval by the City Engineer.
26) The Applicants 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.
27) The final plat application 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.
28) The Applicants 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: January 5, 2021.
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
By:
Jodi V1. Gallup, City Clerk
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, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, Reid
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
That part of the South Half of Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 118, Range 23, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, lying Northwesterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the southeast corner of said South Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 01
degrees 13 minutes 50 seconds East on an assumed bearing along the east line of South half a
distance of 833.09 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence South 22 degrees
09 minutes 09 seconds West a distance of 86.32 feet; thence Southerly 173.73 feet along a tangential
curve concave southeasterly, having a central angle of 11 degrees 25 minutes 46 seconds and a
radius of 870.89 feet thence South 10 degrees 43 minutes 23 seconds West, tangent to said curve, a
distance of 534.34 feet; thence southerly 29.99 feet along a tangential curve concave easterly, having
a central angle of 10 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds and a radius of 170.1 feet; thence South 00
degrees 36 minutes 58 seconds West, tangent to said curve, a distance of 30.00 feet to the south line
of said South Half and said line there terminating.
Abstract property
AND
Parcell:
The Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 3, Township 118 North, Range 23, except
the West 468
feet thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Torrens property
Parcel 2:
That part of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter lying West of a line extending from the
Southwest
comer of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter to a point on the North line of the Northeast
quarter of the
Southeast quarter 660 feet West along said North line from the Northeast corner of the Northeast
quarter of the
Southeast quarter, all in Section 3, Township 118, Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Torrens property.
Parcel 3:
Outlot B, Cavanaughs Meadowwoods Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Abstract properly
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Parcel 4:
The North 468 feet of the West 468 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3,
Township
118, Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Torrens property
Parcel 5:
The West 468 feet of the South 590 feet of the North 1058 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter
of Section 3, Township 118 North, Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Torrens property
Parcel 6:
That part of the West 468 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township
118 North,
Range 23, lying South of the North 1058 feet thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Torrens property
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