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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL (2052 County Road 24)
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments on items not on the agenda
3. Update from City Council proceedings
4. Planning Department Report
5. Approval of June 10, 2014 Draft Planning Commission minutes
6. Rachel Contracting PUD General Plan and Preliminary Plat to
develop /18 single family resi entia lots along the north an west
portions of Medina Golf and Country Club.
7. Public Hearing - Wakefield Family Trust — 3385 Co. Rd. 24 —
Preliminary Plat to subdivide one parcel into 3 Rural Residential
lots.
8. Public Hearing - Princeton Capital — 1575 Hamel Road —
Preliminary Plat to subdivide one lot into three Rural Residential
lots.
9. Go2 Print — 62 Hamel Road — Site Plan Review to construct a 1500
square foot free-standing Accessory Building.
10. Farhad Hakim — 22 Hamel Road — Site Plan Review to construct an
Apartment Building and an Accessory Parking Garages.
11. Council Meeting Schedule
12. Adjourn
POSTED IN CI Y HALL AUGUST 7. 2014
REPOSTED REVISED AGENDA August 13. 2014
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Weir and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson
DATE: July 31, 2014
SUBJ: Planning Department Updates August 6, 2014 City Council Meeting
Vacation
I will be on vacation the week of August 4, and will be absent from the August 6 meeting. Planning
Consultant Sparks will be present in my place.
Land Use Application Review
A) Verizon Telecommunication Tower CUP — 3574 Pinto Drive — Verizon has requested a CUP to
replace an existing telecommunication tower located on top of the City water tower with a stand-
alone 159 foot tall monopole tower in the same location. The Planning Commission held a public
hearing at the June 10 meeting and recommended approval. The City Council is scheduled to review
at August 6 meeting.
B) Villas at Medina Country Club PUD General Plan and Preliminary Plat — East of CR116, south of
Shawnee Woods Road — Rachel Contracting has requested approval of a subdivision to include 28
"villa" style single family homes and 20 larger single family lots. The matter is scheduled for a
public hearing at the August 13 Planning Commission meeting.
C) Hamel Place apartment Site Plan Review — 22 Hamel Road — Farhad Hakim has requested approval
of a site plan review to construct a 8 -unit apartment building at 22 Hamel Road. The applicant has
also requested that the City consider vacating a portion of an existing utility easement to allow the
structure in this location. The matter is scheduled for review at the August 13 Planning Commission
meeting.
D) Go2Print Media Site Plan Review — Go2Print Media has requested Site Plan Review approval to
construct an accessory storage building at 62 Hamel Road. The matter is scheduled for review at the
August 13 Planning Commission meeting.
E) Capital Knoll Subdivision — south of Hamel Road, north of Blackfoot Trail, east of Arrowhead
Drive — Princeton Capital — the applicant has requested a subdivision of the existing 30 acres into
three rural lots — the property fronts on both Hamel Road and Blackfoot Trail - The item is scheduled
for a public hearing at the August 13 Planning Commission meeting.
F) Wakefield Subdivision — 3385 County Road 24 — The Wakefield Family Partnership has requested
approval of a rural subdivision of 74 acres at the southeast corner of Homestead Trail and County
Road 24. The matter is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing at the August 13 Planning
Commission meeting.
G) Dominium Affordable Rental Townhomes — 510 Clydesdale — Dominium has applied for a Stage I
Plan to develop 26 affordable rental townhomes on 3.85 acres. The townhomes would include rent
and income limitations because the developer has received pledges for funding through Minnesota
Housing. Staff is conducting a preliminary review and the matter will be scheduled for a Public
Hearing when complete, potentially at the September 9 Planning Commission meeting.
H) Woodland Hill Preserve subdivision — east of CR 116, north of Medina Lake Drive — Charles Cudd
De Novo has requested preliminary/final plat and rezoning approval for the development of 15 lots
on the 16 acres (7.99 net acres) immediately north of the Toll Brothers Reserve of Medina project.
Staff is conducting a preliminary review and the matter will be scheduled for a Public Hearing when
complete, potentially at the September 9 Planning Commission meeting.
Planning Department Update
Page 1 of 2 August 6, 2014
City Council Meeting
I) St. Peter and Paul Cemetery CUP — St. Peter and Paul church intends to expand their cemetery at
the southeast corner of County Road 19 and Hamel Road. Improvements include new access drives,
landscaping, stormwater improvements and additional grave sites. The Planning Commission held a
Public Hearing at the July 9, 2013 meeting and recommended approval. The applicant requested
that the Council delay review until they could work through some of the conditions.
J) Property Resources Development Co. (PRDC) Comp Plan Amendment/PUD Concept Plan — West
of Willow Drive, southwest of Deerhill Road — PRDC has requested a Comp Plan Amendment to
reguide 90 acres from Rural Residential to Low Density Residential (2-3.49 units/acre) and also a
PUD Concept Plan for a 99 lot subdivision. The PUD Concept Plan is incomplete at this time and
will be scheduled for review when complete information is submitted. The Comp Plan Amendment
Public Hearing was delayed indefinitely at the request of the applicant.
K) Greg Smith Variances — 4635 Pine Street — The property owner has requested variances to allow
construction of a garage addition. The variances relate to the rear (eastern) setback and maximum
hardcover allowed in the shoreland overlay district. The City Council adopted a resolution of
approval at the July 15 meeting and the peiiiut has been issued. This project will be closed.
L) Woods of Medina Preliminary Plat — Jeff Pederson has requested preliminary plat and rezoning to
subdivide 9.5 acres (8.8 net acres) at the intersection of CR116 and Shawnee Woods Road into 16
R1 single family lots. The request includes a vacation of a portion of Shawnee Woods Trail and a
partial waiver from tree preservation requirements. The City Council adopted documents approving
the requests at the January 7 meeting. Staff will await a final plat application.
M) Enclave at Brockton 4"' Addn — Lennar has requested approval of the next phase of the Enclave at
Brockton, to include 18 single family homes. The City Council approved at the April 15 meeting,
and staff will work with the applicant on the conditions of approval.
N) Hamel Haven Final Plat — 805 Hamel Road — JJC Hamel LLC has requested final plat approval for
a proposed lot split. The Council granted preliminary approval back in 2011. The Council adopted
a resolution granting final plat approval on May 6. Staff will work with the application to complete
the conditions of approval.
0) Three Rivers Park/Reimer Lot Rearrangement — the property owners have requested a lot
rearrangement to allow a "land swap" of property which the Reimers own on the west side of
Homestead Trail and which Three Rivers owns on the east side of Homestead Trail. The City
Council reviewed at the August 7, 2013 meeting and adopted a resolution of approval at the August
20, 2013 meeting. Staff will work with the owners to finalize the conditions of approval.
P) Morrison Lot Split and Variance — Truxtun and Adrienne Morrison have requested to subdivide
their 18 acres at 1525 Hunter Drive into two lots. The City Council approved of the division at the
June 4 meeting. Staff will work with the applicant to finalize the terms and conditions of the
approval.
Q) D.R. Horton Stage I Plan — D.R. Horton has requested Stage I Plan approval for development of
Mixed Use property west of Arrowhead, east of Mohawk and north of Highway 55. The entire
property is approximately 84 acres in area (approximately 59 acres upland) and the applicant
proposes 85 single family lots, a 54 unit apartment building and 5 acres of commercial development.
The City Council granted Stage I approval at the January 21 meeting.
Other Projects
A) Comp Plan Revision Discussion — staff is preparing for the Open Houses on August 21 and August
26. A mailing will be sent during the week of August 4.
Planning Department Update
Page 2 of 2 August 6, 2014
City Council Meeting
1 CITY OF MEDINA
2 PLANNING COMMISSION
3 DRAFT Meeting Minutes
4 Tuesday, June 10, 2014
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6 1. Call to Order: Commissioner R. Reid called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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8 Present: Planning Commissioners Robin Reid, Kent Williams, Robert Mitchell, Victoria
9 Reid, and Janet White.
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11 Absent: Commissioner Nolan, Foote
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13 Also Present: Mayor Liz Weir, Council Member Kathleen Martin, City Planner Dusty Finke,
14 Planning Consultant Nate Sparks, and Planning Assistant Debra Peterson.
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16 2. Public Comments on items not on the agenda
17 No public comments.
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19 3. Update from City Council proceedings
20 Martin updated the Commission on recent activities and decisions by the City Council.
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22 4. Planning Department Report
23 Finke provided an update of upcoming Planning projects for July.
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25 5. Approval of the May 13, 2014 Draft Planning Commission meeting minutes.
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27 Motion by White, seconded by Williams to approve the May 13, 2014, Planning
28 Commission minutes as written. Motion carries unanimously (Absent: Nolan and Foote).
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30 6. Public Hearing — Buell — 3574 Pinto Drive — Conditional Use Permit to construct 150'
31 wireless communications monopole.
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33 Sparks presented the application explaining the water tower would be removed and a new
34 monopole would be constructed. It was found that the existing water tower was at 85%
35 capacity for antennas so they thought it would be more efficient to construct a new monopole
36 rather than utilizing an unused water tower. The monopole is also being designed to
37 accommodate some equipment for the City. He said a preliminary review was submitted
38 showing that the monopole would collapse if it fell, rather than extending out the height of
39 the tower when falling. He said the monopole is 150 feet in height, but actually 159 with the
40 lightning rods at the top. The ordinance only allows one accessory building per tower. This
41 was considered to better accommodate co-locaters in the future. He recommended the
42 Commission add staff's conditions.
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44 Public Hearing opened at 7:18 p.m.
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46 Mitchell asked how many users are on the existing tower. Sparks said two. Mitchell asked
47 how many would be on the new monopole. Sparks said approximately five users. Mitchell
48 asked if that was sufficient. Finke said he spoke with a council member in Wayzata and they
49 have five users. He said in order to get more carriers, the height of the tower would have to
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50 be increased. Mitchell asked if there was room on the site to increase the height. Finke said
51 it's the tallest possible height based on required setbacks.
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53 Mitchell asked about well sites or pump sites. He wanted to remind the City that if the tower
54 were to be taken down and in 15 years it was needed again that that would be a concern. He
55 asked if we needed this site for future water tower. Finke said that area wasn't sufficient.
56 Mitchell asked that the City be careful on size.
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58 Mitchell questioned the designer of the monopole, Mr. Beacom, to relook at the strength of
59 the tower based on the report. Mitchell recommended the strength of the tower in winds be
60 increased. Finke said the setback is the default for it falling.
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62 The Commissioners discussed the detailed engineering report and said it should be looked at
63 to make sure the monopole will be strong enough to handle a storm greater than the one in the
64 preliminary engineering report.
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66 Public Hearing closed at 7:32 p.m.
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68 Motion by Williams, seconded by White, to recommend approval of the CUP to construct a
69 150 foot wireless communications monopole. Motion carried unanimously. (Absent: Nolan
70 and Foote).
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72 7. Public Hearing — Greg Smith — 4635 Pine Street — Variances to the rear yard setback
73 (east) requirement and the maximum impervious surface coverage requirements for a
74 garage addition to home.
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76 Finke presented the application explaining the property was within 1000 feet of Lake
77 Independence and has a 25 percent maximum impervious coverage on the lot. He explained
78 the applicant is proposing to construct a two -car garage addition. The Variances requested
79 are to reduce the rear (eastern) setback from 30 feet to 12.9. Staff suggested the applicant
80 increase the hardcover to make up for the reduction in setback. He said the eastern line was
81 reviewed possibly in the 70's as a side yard rather than a rear yard. The home faces Pine
82 Street rather than Lakeshore Avenue. Proposed construction will not impact any trees.
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84 Finke explained the criteria for a Variance with the Commission. Staff recommended that the
85 addition wouldn't alter essential character of locality nor confer special privileges. Finke
86 gave the Commission an additional letter from Dave Raskob recommending approval.
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88 R. Reid asked what section of concrete staff recommended being removed. Finke said
89 removal of the existing concrete along the side of the garage. If this area was removed, the
90 property would be brought into compliance and wouldn't need a Variance for impervious
91 surface. Finke explained the existing drainage of the site. He said the lot takes in a lot of
92 water from the surrounding area properties. The applicant said a lot of the runoff drains into
93 his garden which gives an opportunity for filtration.
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95 Williams said it looks like the lawn is being maintained within the boulevard. Finke said
96 since we're comparing with other properties in the neighborhood it seems to have more than
97 other properties in the area.
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101 Public Hearing opened at 7:44 p.m.
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103 Mitchell said he was out there this morning and asked if he had the need for storage. Mitchell
104 said if we require storage be brought in and enforceable then he could see supporting it.
105 Finke said the ordinance does prohibit parking in that location. He said the removal of the
106 hardcover would eliminate the parking of boats in the grass.
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108 Greg Smith, property owner, said he has lived there for 39 years. He said the survey map on
109 the projector didn't show the entire area that he maintains for yard area. He maintains the
110 City grass where the City has considered vacating the street also. He soaks up all possible
111 water for his plants and shrubs and the lower retaining walls feed water to his gardens. At the
112 rear of the garage he's proposing to have another garden and wants the water there to remain.
113 V. Reid asked how the applicant felt about taking out the parking space on the side of the
114 garage. Smith said he has no other place to park other than on his property due to the "no
115 parking" restrictions on the streets. Smith said he didn't want to take out the concrete
116 alongside his garage and replace with grass. He needs the extra space.
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118 White asked if the applicant anticipated any other future improvements on his property. She
119 asked if he had a fish house and if it would be put in the garage if the addition was
120 constructed. Smith said the fish house would remain outside due to the height of the ice
121 house. The proposed garage addition would only have a 7 foot height clearance and he would
122 need more than that to fit the ice house in the garage. He said he would put it on the south
123 side rather than the eastern side of the lot.
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125 White said she wanted a condition that the applicant won't impact existing trees. Smith
126 provided an additional letter to the Commission for the record from the neighbor to the east.
127 Williams asked who was constructing the garage. Smith said Four Seasons Contracting. He
128 said the contractor was present to answer any questions.
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130 Anita Moxness of 4622 Pine Street, the neighbor to the immediate north, said they have
131 absolutely no objections to the Variances being requested. She said her and her husband
132 don't feel it's necessary to require the removal of the pavement on the side of the garage.
133 Williams asked how long she'd been living there. Moxness said since 2007. Williams asked
134 about drainage and she said it runs to his gardens and between houses.
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136 Public Hearing closed at 8:01 p.m.
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138 White felt the application met all the criteria for a Variance and agreed with staff's
139 conditions. She said she would like to add that there shall not be any impacts to trees during
140 the construction of the garage and no trees shall be allowed to be removed as a condition of
141 approval.
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143 Williams said he agreed it met requirements for a Variance. Williams said he didn't think it
144 was really necessary under condition number 2 to remove the concrete.
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146 Mitchell said all outside storage should be required to be put in the garage. Two conditions
147 should be added such as: condition #5 should state trees shall not be removed as part of
148 garage addition, and condition #6 should state that the concrete is not required to be removed.
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150 Motion by Williams, seconded by V. Reid to recommend approval of the Variances to the
151 setback and impervious surface coverage, subject to conditions set forth with the exception of
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152 #2 being removed, and adding conditions that "no trees shall be removed as part of the
153 construction of the garage" and no outside storage shall be allowed with the exception of the
154 applicant's fish house. Motion carried unanimously. (Absent: Nolan and Foote).
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156 Public Hearing — Charles Cudd De Novo, LLC — Concept plan review for residential
157 subdivision — East of CR116, South of Hackamore Road
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159 Finke presented the application, explaining the applicant's request and that they had two
160 conceptual layouts for the property. The first conceptual plan proposes a 17 lot subdivision
161 which includes a through street which would connect on two ends of Daisy Circle. The
162 second conceptual plan proposes a 15 lot subdivision with two cul-de-sacs which preserves a
163 large area of trees. The subject site is actually two properties totaling 7.8 net acres in area.
164 The eastern lot was previously reviewed under Fawn Meadows. In terms of the
165 Comprehensive Plan, both lots are zoned low density residential.
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167 Finke said the proposal is consistent with the Ri standards. He said the lots are larger than
168 would be required. The applicant has chosen to create larger lots to provide for more
169 flexibility in housing styles and sizes. Both concepts require significant tree removal. The
170 cul-de-sac plan does preserve more trees.
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172 Williams asked about the cul-de-sac issue and what the issues were with allowing them. He
173 said he knew the City generally discouraged (Public Works) cul-de-sacs due to the long term
174 maintenance for snow removal. Williams asked if a cul-de-sac were approved would it put
175 too much traffic on Aster Road. Finke said it would not, since it's naturally the route to
176 travel.
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178 Mitchell asked that Finke explain the property to the west and how it connects with the
179 proposed development. Finke explained the property would have 3-4 lots and would connect
180 with a road from "The Reserve of Medina."
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182 Williams asked if the two cul-de-sacs were to be implemented would there be another one
183 directly west of the proposed application. Finke said the area is the main woodland area that
184 staff would want to protect if developed. Williams questioned if the NE side of property
185 where there, if a long wetland area would be left as is. Finke said yes, and it would be subject
186 to the City's buffer requirements and is on a fairly steep slope. The exception will be the
187 retention pond that is out of the wetland area. This is the same design as was shown on the
188 Fawn Meadows plan.
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190 Public Hearing opened at 8:30 p.m.
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192 Rick Denman, owner with Charles Cudd De Novo, thanked the PC and staff for the
193 opportunity to speak and get feedback. He said they are a small custom home builder and in
194 order to be successful they have to find exceptional sites. He said this property is an
195 exceptional site and to be successful they have to have natural amenities on them. They want
196 to make sure to take advantage of the natural amenities on -site. He said of the two concepts,
197 they lean more on the natural amenity layout that saves more of the trees and wetlands. Their
198 objective was to propose two designs as to how the site could be developed. Cudd De Novo
199 prefers the more natural plan. He said they worked with the Cavanaugh's Fawn Meadows
200 plan, but have a different market than the way that was approved. He said the lots were a
201 little too small and there were a couple things in the way they were laid out that didn't work
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202 for them. They were then able to put together a contract with the Nelsons next door and were
203 able to come up with an exceptional plan.
204 Williams asked if they've had any communication with the property owners to the west or
205 Toll Brothers to the south. Denman said yes he'd been in contact and that the Nelsons also
206 own the half acre section of property that borders along County Road 116. He thinks at best
207 they could get three lots and would save more trees with a private cul-de-sac. The lots would
208 route out onto Aster Road. He said if they weren't required to construct a 90 foot cul-de-sac
209 they could save a lot of trees. Williams said he appreciates the options and effort. Mitchell
210 agrees with saving the woods.
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212 White said Williams asked the questions she was going to ask.
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214 V. Reid said she has comments and not questions for the applicant. V. Reid urged the
215 Commission to consider the larger implications of the developments the City has
216 approved in the northeast portion of the City over the last few years. North of
217 Highway 55, the City has approved 284 housing units -126 for Toll brothers, 129 for
218 Mattamy, 16 for the Woods of Medina, and 12 for Fawn Meadows —all of which will
219 mainly use Highway 116 to access Highway 55. So far, just 57 of these dwellings
220 have been occupied, so the effect of these developments on Highway 116 traffic is
221 not known. Currently, traffic on 116 headed south to Highway 55 backs up for more
222 than a mile during the early morning commute. Accessing 116 during the evening
223 commute can also be difficult for people living in the adjoining neighborhoods.
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225 V. Reid also pointed out that the addition of so many homes in one school district has
226 led to increases in property taxes and an expansion of the Wayzata High School
227 building. Last fall, voters in the Wayzata school district approved a $109 million
228 bond referendum to construct an eighth elementary school north of Highway 55 and
229 to add on to the high school. Building capacity will now increase from 3200 to 3900
230 students. Currently, Wayzata is the third largest high school in the state and is
231 expected to become the largest after the addition is completed. Many Wayzata
232 district residents would have preferred to build a second, smaller high school, but this
233 was not possible because the second high school needed to have roughly equivalent
234 facilities, which financially was not feasible. In comparison, enrollment at each of
235 the other three high schools which Medina residents attend is: 809 at Orono, 766 at
236 Delano and 1879 at Rockford. While Wayzata is over -capacity, Orono accepts open -
237 enrolled students.
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239 V. Reid said a major reason the additional buildings are needed, according to the
240 Wayzata District website, is new housing that has been approved and that is
241 anticipated to be approved in the next few years. According to the website, about 300
242 new dwellings have been added within the district each year for the past few years
243 and 400 new homes are expected for each of the next few years.
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245 V. Reid said Medina has already contributed more than one full year of this increase
246 in housing within the Wayzata school district. Besides the 284 units near Highway
247 116 noted above, Medina has approved 136 units for Lennar's Enclave for a total of
248 420 units within the Wayzata district. In addition, the City has granted Stage I
249 approval to D.R. Horton for 85 single lots and a 54 unit apartment building that are
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250 within the Wayzata school district. A proposal for townhomes along Highway 116 is
251 also pending. She said targeting one area of the City for rapid development is not
252 only creating traffic problems and school capacity issues today, but neglects our long -
253 term interests. Soon northeast Medina will have the look and feel of traditional,
254 planned suburbia with little connection to the rest of the City. Moreover, north of 55
255 may be booming now, but it will age together, too. And the school additions we build
256 today may at some point not be needed. The City of Edina once had two high
257 schools, but now has just one because of declining enrollment. Good public policy
258 strives to smooth out booms and busts, not create them.
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260 V. Reid therefore urged the Commission to explore ways to slow development in the
261 northeast portion of the City, including considering a moratorium on building.
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263 Mitchell asked if the County had a plan for the Co. Rd.116 roadway. Finke said the City did
264 the study and based on the development in this area of the City and Corcoran they did find a
265 need for improvements. The County said they had no plans along 116 at this time, though
266 turn lanes are in the 5 year CIP for the County. Mitchell said he drove in the area and that it
267 felt like he waited forever traveling onto 55 from 116.
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269 Williams said he was fine with the project since it had already been contemplated as Fawn
270 Meadows and isn't really a new development. He said the issue of the cul-de-sacs is that it
271 can be an inconvenience for maintaining, but if it can save the significant trees he likes the
272 idea. He said he likes the cul-de-sac and appreciates what the applicant is trying to
273 accomplish.
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275 White said she agrees with Williams, that the tree preservation in the area offsets the
276 maintenance of the cul-de-sac. It would really change the appearance of the site without the
277 trees.
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279 William asked when the application goes to Council. Finke said next week.
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281 Public Hearing closed at 8:52 p.m.
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283 Martin asked how long it takes to turn onto State Hwy 55 from County Road 116. V. Reid
284 said probably around 10 minutes. Martin asked how many homes have CO's at this point.
285 Finke said he didn't know. Martin said it would be good information for the Council to
286 consider.
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288 Martin asked the Commissioners to provide notes of concern for the idea of a Moratorium.
289 Finke explained that the City has to have a reason and should complete a study. Martin said
290 she would like to see the City study it broader with the Comp Plan and where we are at. V.
291 Reid said her neighbors in Foxberry Farms Development are feeling they don't trust City
292 Hall.
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294 9. Council Meeting Schedule
295 V. Reid agreed to attend and present at the June 17, 2014 Council meeting.
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297 10. Adjourn
298 Motion by Williams, seconded by White, to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried
299 unanimously. (Absent: Nolan and Foote).
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AGENDA ITEM #6
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 783.231 .2555 Facsimile: 783.231.2561 planners@nacplanning.com
PLANNING REPORT
To: Medina Planning Commission
From: Nate Sparks
Date: August 7, 2014
Meeting Date: August 13, 2014
Re: Villas at Medina Country Club General Plan PUD / Preliminary Plat
File No: LR-14-138
Application Date: June 6, 2014
Review Deadline: October 4, 2014 (extended)
BACKGROUND / GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Rachel Contracting LLC and the Medina Golf and Country Club have made an application for a General
Plan Planned Unit Development & Preliminary Plat to develop the northern and western edges of the golf
course.
The applicant proposes 48 residential parcels, 35 of which are to access off of a new road that enters the
site from County Road 116 and then runs parallel to the County Road to Shawnee Woods Road. The
remaining 13 units are proposed to access directly off of Shawnee Woods Road, which the applicant
proposes to reconstruct easterly from the point the southern access road connects. The lots in the western
side of the proposed development are similar to the City's R2 District while the lots in the north central
and north eastern portion of the development are generally similar to the RI District.
SUBJECT SITE
The subject site is the Medina Golf and Country Club on County Road 116 north of Highway 55 and
south of Shawnee Woods Road. The golf course consists of four separate parcels in Hennepin County
records. The entirety of the golf course property totals about 226 acres.
The applicant is proposing to plat all four properties. About 205 acres are being platted as the golf course.
The preliminary plat appears to show this being platted as an outlot which would need to be revised to be
a lot and block because there are already existing structures and facilities on the lot. The new residential
portion of the site is about 21 acres in size.
The project itself is bounded by the golf course to the south and east. A bermed outlot is proposed
adjacent to County Road 116. The Foxberry Farms neighborhood is located across County Road 116.
Across Shawnee Woods road is property guided for a Low Density Residential land use, but currently
developed with rural lots approximately 5 acres in size. To the north on the west side is the property
preliminarily platted as "Woods of Medina".
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