HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-61 Resolution Granting PUD General Plan And Site Plan Review Approval For Baker Park TownhomesMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-61
RESOLUTION GRANTING PUD GENERAL PLAN AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPROVAL FOR BAKER PARK TOWNHOMES
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Granite Investments, LLC (the "Owners") own property located at 1432
County Road 29 (the "Property"), which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, Medina Townhome Development LLC (the "Developer") has requested
approval of a planned unit development general plan and a site plan review to develop the
Property into 23 rental townhomes; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2021, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing, reviewed the information provided by the Developer and City staff, heard testimony from
interested parties, and recommended approval of the general plan and site plan review; and
WHEREAS, on September 7, 2021, the City Council reviewed the proposed general plan
and site plan review, considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission and heard
additional testimony; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed Planned Unit Development:
a. Provides for housing type which is currently relatively limited within the City;
b. Provides for higher standards of site and building design;
c. Effectuates the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; and
d. 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
finds that the proposed site plan is consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance,
including the applicable development standards.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants approval of the PUD general plan and site plan review for Baker Park Townhomes,
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.
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2) The Developer shall install site improvements shown on the plans received by the City on
July 27, 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 design of the townhome buildings shall be as shown in the plans received by the City
on July 1, 2021, except as modified herein.
4) 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.
5) The Developer shall grant drainage and utility easements to the City over all utilities,
stormwater improvements, and drainageways in a form required by the City Attorney.
6) The Developer shall provide 120 inches of replacement trees. Replacement may consist
of any combination of on -site planting, credit for larger landscaping trees, and payment
of $100 per replacement inch to the City's environmental fund for reforestation and
woodland management. The Developer shall also record a tree preservation declaration
against the Property in a form required by the City Attorney.
7) The site design shall meet the recommendations of Public Safety and Maple Plain Fire
with regard to emergency vehicle access and circulation.
8) A privacy fence shall be provided along the northern property line adjacent to the existing
single-family lot and said fence shall be subject to approval by City staff.
9) Exterior lights on northern facing patios shall be downcast to prevent light trespass from
property to the north.
10) The Developer shall update plans to increase the width of the public roadway as
recommended by the City Engineer.
11) The Developer shall agree that two of the units are reserved for rental at or below 80%
AMI, and such requirement shall be recorded against the Property in a form required by
the City Attorney.
12) The Developer shall update plans to extend the sidewalk connection along the new public
street to the south and to provide pedestrian ramps at Baker Park Road.
13) The Developer shall meet the City's stormwater requirements and shall execute a
stormwater maintenance agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, which shall
be recorded against the Property.
14) The Developer shall update plans for recreational amenities to provide amenities for older
children and to ensure that equipment is of a natural color tone.
15) The Developer shall update the grading and stormwater plan to accommodate a future
trail along County Road 29 and shall grant a public easement to accommodate said trail
in a form required by the City Attorney.
16) The Developer shall grant additional public right-of-way along County Road 29 to
accommodate the request of Hennepin County.
17) No Lawn/landscaping irrigation system shall be connected to the municipal water supply
system unless approved by the City of Maple Plain.
18) The Developer shall update hydrant locations to reduce the amount of watermain under
proposed private improvements, subject to approval by the Fire Marshal and Maple Plain
Fire.
19) The Developer shall update plans to provide windows within garage doors.
20) The Developer shall address the comments of the City Engineer and shall be subject to
review and approval by Hennepin County, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and
other relevant agencies.
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21) The Developer shall provide title documentation and abide by the recommendation of the
City Attorney with regard to title matters and recording instructions for all documents
required and to be recorded against the Property.
22) The Developer shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City
for the cost of reviewing the general plan, construction plans, and other relevant
documents, and for drafting and review of all agreements and instruments required
herein.
Dated: September 21, 2021.
Attest:
By:
Jodi ' . Gallup, City C erk
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
DesLauriers 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 Northwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 118 North, Range 23 West of the
5th Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of said
Northwest Quarter, distant 813 feet South of the Northwest corner thereof; thence South along
said West line 231 feet; thence deflecting 90 degrees left 472 feet; thence deflecting 90 degrees
left 231 feet; thence West to the point of beginning.
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