HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-18 Resolution Granting Final Approval of the Meadowview Commons 2nd Addition PlatMember DesLauriers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-18
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE
MEADOWVIEW COMMONS 2ND ADDITION PLAT
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, US Home Corporation, dba Lennar (the "Applicant"), owns property
located south of Meander Road and west of County Road 116 (the "Property"), which is legally
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-65,
granting, subject to various conditions, preliminary approval of the Meadowview Commons plat
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, on November 17, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-90,
granting, subject to various conditions, final approval of the Meadowview Commons plat, which
included 42 townhome lots, an outlot to be replatted in the future for a separate commercial
development, a series of outlots to contain various common elements of the townhome
neighborhood, and the Property which was intended to be replatted for the remaining phase of the
townhome development; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has now requested final approval of the Meadowview
Commons 2nd Addition plat, which proposes to replat the Property into the remaining 83 townhome
lots and various outlots containing the common areas of the townhome neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2021 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 final 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 rights -of -way.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants final plat approval for Meadowview Commons 2nd Addition, 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 install all improvements shown on the plans dated 2/26/2021 and
3/10/2021 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.
3) 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 February 26, 2021.
4) The plat shall provide drainage and utility easements as necessary over Outlots A and B.
5) 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.
6) The Applicant shall provide a trail easement along the west of the Property to accommodate
the new proposed trail location. The easement shall extend a minimum of 2 -feet beyond the
trail.
7) 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.
8) 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.
9) 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,
including means to meter the water used for irrigation and any supplemental water added to
the system.
10) 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
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assessments for a portion of the cost of construction of improvements at Tamarack Drive
and Highway 55.
11) The Applicant shall submit a letter of credit in an amount of 150% of the cost of site
improvements to ensure completion.
12) 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.
13) The Applicant shall abide by the conditions of the City Attorney's plat opinion with regard
to title matters and recording instructions.
14) 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.
15) 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: March 16, 2021.
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
By:
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Jodi . Gallup, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Martin
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, DesLauriers, Martin, Reid
And the following voted against same: (Recused: Cavanaugh)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Property
Outlot D, Meadowview Commons, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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