HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-78 Resolution Granting Approval Of A Site Plan Review To BAPS Minneapolis LLC At 1400 Hamel RoadMember Reid introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-78
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW
TO BAPS MINNEAPOLIS LLC AT 1400 HAMEL ROAD
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Leslie Borg is the fee owner of property located at 1400 Hamel Road (the
"Property"), which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, BAPS Minneapolis LLC (the "Applicant") intends to purchase the Property
to construct a building with an area of approximately 46,000 square feet building and ancillary site
improvements for a religious/assembly use; and
WHEREAS, City regulations require approval of a Site Plan Review for such
construction; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested approval of a Site Plan pursuant to City
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Site Plan on September 14, 2021,
reviewed the information provided by the Applicant and City staff, heard testimony from interested
parties, and recommended approval of the site plan review; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed site plan, considered the Planning
Commission recommendation, and heard additional testimony on October 5, 2021, October 19,
2021 and November 3, 2021; and
WHEREAS, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions noted below, the City Council has
determined that the proposed construction is consistent with applicable City requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants approval of the proposed Site Plan Review and the Conditional Use Permit, subject
to the following terms and conditions:
1) The Applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City, which shall be in a
form and of substance required by the City Attorney and shall include the conditions
described below as well as other requirements by City ordinance or policy.
2) All improvements installed shall be consistent with the architectural plans dated 10/27/2021,
landscaping plans dated 10/11/2021, and civil plans dated 9/29/2021 except as may be
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modified herein. The design of all improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Engineer prior to commencing construction.
3) The Applicant shall submit a letter of credit in an amount of 150% of the site improvements
in order to ensure completion.
4) The Applicant shall grant drainage and utility easements over all utilities, stormwater
improvements, wetlands, drainageways and locations recommended by the City Engineer.
5) The Applicant shall execute a stormwater maintenance agreement that meets all requirements
of the City to satisfy the requirements of the Elm Creek Watershed Management
Commission and ensure the long-term maintenance of all on -site stormwater elements.
6) The Applicant shall abide by the requirements of the wetland protection ordinance, including
installation of vegetative buffers, recordation of easements, and installation of signage. Plans
shall be updated to provide additional buffer area to provide for superior protection to
account for the reduced buffer width to the east of the building.
7) The Applicant shall submit specifications confirming that proposed concrete panels are color
impregnated in earth tones (rather than painted) and shall be patterned to create a high quality
terrazzo, brick, stucco, or travertine appearance.
8) Lighting shall comply with the City's lighting ordinance, limiting light trespass to 0.2 FC
after light ordinance curfew and requiring all lighting to be downcast.
9) Wetland impacts shall be limited to those identified in the Wetland Conservation Act
Exemption approved on September 20, 2021.
10) The number of flags displayed on the property shall abide by the City's sign ordinance and
height shall adhere to relevant requirements of City ordinances.
11) Plans shall be updated to provide grading for future trail along Hamel Road.
12) The Applicant shall identify transformer, generator, HVAC locations and provide screening
measures for review and approval.
13) The Applicant shall provide traffic control as requested by the City for larger events.
14) All comments from the Elm Creek Watershed District shall be addressed.
15) All comments from the City Engineer shall be addressed.
16) All comments from the Fire Chief shall be addressed.
17) The site plan review approval shall be effective for one year and thereafter shall be
considered null and void.
18) The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for the
cost of reviewing the site plan review and reviewing and preparing related documents.
Dated: November 16, 2021
By:
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
By:
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Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator -Deputy Clerk
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:
DesLauriers, Albers, Cavanaugh, Reid, Martin
And the following voted against same:
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Exhibit A
Legal Description of the Property
Parcel 1:
The East 602 feet of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 118, Range 23, lying
North of the center line of Hamel Road, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Parcel 2:
The East 602 feet of the part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township
118, Range 23, lying South of a line drawn Easterly parallel with the North line of said Southwest Quarter
of the Northwest Quarter, from a point on the West line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter distant 528 feet Southerly from the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 118, Range 23
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Torrens Property
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