HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-31 Resolution Granting Final Plat Approval For Reserve Of Medina 3rd AdditionMember Reid introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2021-31
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
RESERVE OF MEDINA 3RD ADDITION
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2013, the City granted preliminary approval to Toll MN, L.P. for
subdivision called Reserve of Medina to include 126 single-family residential lots, an additional
lot to contain private recreational facilities and several outlots; and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2013, the City granted final plat approval for the Reserve of
Medina, which was intended to be developed in phases; and
WHEREAS, the Reserve of Medina plat included 52 lots and outlots which were intended
to be replatted into additional residential lots in future phases consistent with the approved
preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution 2017-76,
granting final plat approval for Reserve of Medina 2" Addition, which was the second phase of
the project and platted 44 single-family residential lots and two outlots; and
WHEREAS, Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC (the "Developer") acquired the lots within
Reserve of Medina 2" Addition and developed the lots; and
WHEREAS, the Developer also acquired the outlot in the northern portion of the Reserve
of Medina development, which was intended to be developed as a final phase of the project and is
legally described as Outlot B, Reserve of Medina 2"d Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota (the
"Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested final plat approval of the Property as Reserve of
Medina 3'd Addition, which is proposed to include the final 31 lots of the Reserve of Medina
development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed plat at the May 4, 2021 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that, subject to the terms and conditions
contained herein, the final plat is substantially consistent with the approved preliminary plat and
the requirements of the City's subdivision regulations and other relevant policies.
Resolution No. 2021-31
May 4, 2021
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants final plat approval for the Reserve of Medina 3'd Addition subject to the following
terms and conditions:
1) The Developer shall enter into a development agreement satisfactory to the City which shall
include the requirements described below as well as other relevant requirements of City
ordinance or policy.
2) The Developer shall install all improvements shown on the plans received by the City on
March 19, 2021, except as modified herein. The design of all improvements shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing construction.
3) The Developer shall provide a letter of credit prior to any site construction in an amount
recommended by the City Engineer to ensure completion of the required improvements.
4) The Developer shall be responsible for construction of improvements to Hackamore Road in
accordance with the development agreement. The Developer shall update plans to convey
stormwater from Hackamore Road into the stormwater system within the Reserve of Medina
and shall retrofit the existing pond in the northern portion of the site to provide volume
control for the increased impervious surfaces of Hackamore Road.
5) Street names shall be updated consistent with City naming policies, specifically updating
Zinnia Trail to "Zinnia Drive" and the east -west street in the northwestern portion of the
property to "Twinflower Road" or similar.
6) The Developer shall abide by the requirements of the Wetland Protection ordinance,
including dedicating required easements, planting appropriate vegetation, and installing
signage.
7) The Developer shall update grading plans to provide a retaining wall or maintainable slope
from Lilium Trail north of Elysia Ct. The Developer shall update plans and submit
stormwater modeling and topographical information necessary to maintain drainage
pertaining to adjacent property to pre -development conditions. The Developer shall update
the plans so that no work occurs on neighboring property or provide proof of the right to
conduct such work.
8) The Developer shall update the plat to provide drainage and utility easements over
drainageways and storm sewer improvements.
9) The Developer shall update the temporary cul-de-sac at the northwestern comer of the
Property to accommodate emergency vehicle circulation as recommended by the Fire
Marshal.
10) The Developer shall submit a tree replacement and landscaping plan and install such
vegetation consistent with the plan approved with the original Reserve of Medina plat.
11) All comments of the City Engineer dated April 6, 2021 shall be addressed, and construction
plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to construction.
12) All comments of the City Attorney shall be addressed, and the Developer shall abide by the
City Attorney's recommendations related to title issues and recording procedures.
13) The Developer shall obtain necessary approvals and permits from the Elm Creek Watershed,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of
Health and other relevant agencies.
14) The plat shall be recorded with Hennepin County within 180 days of adoption of this
resolution or the approval shall be considered void, unless a written request for time
extension is submitted by the Developer and approved by the City Council prior to such time.
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15) The Developer shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for
the cost of reviewing the plat, construction plans, development agreements, and other
relevant documents.
Dated: May 4, 2021.
Attest:
By:
c
Jodi ` . Gallup, City Clerk
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Cavanaugh
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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