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Member Cavanaugh introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2022-43
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR A SUBDIVISION
TO BE KNOWN AS “HAMEL TOWNHOMES”
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Hamel Townhomes LLC (the “Applicant”) has made an application for a
preliminary plat for the subdivision of two existing parcels of real property at 342 Hamel Road
and immediately to the east (collectively, the “Property”) which is legally described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is proposing to develop the 2.1 acre Property with 30
townhome units; and
WHEREAS, the Property is zoned UH, Uptown Hamel; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 12,
2022, heard testimony from City staff, the Applicant, and interested parties, and following such
hearing recommended denial of the preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed preliminary plat and the Planning
Commission recommendation on May 3, 2022, and heard testimony from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in regards to the
preliminary plat based on the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance:
a. The proposed preliminary plat is consistent 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.
c. The density proposed is consistent with the intent of the City of Medina Comprehensive
Plan and the lots proposed are consistent with the standards of the UH zoning district.
d. The proposed subdivision will not 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 right-of-ways.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby approves the preliminary plat of the subdivision to be tentatively named “Hamel
Townhomes” subject to the terms and conditions herein:
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1. The plat shall provide drainage and utility easements over all utilities, stormwater
improvements, and drainageways as recommended by the City Engineer.
2. The preliminary plat dated February 14, 2022 shall be updated such that the private
road is entirely located within an outlot.
3. The Applicant shall pay park dedication fee in lieu of land dedication in an amount of
8% of the pre-developed market value of the property, with a minimum of $3500 per
lot, with market value to be determined at time of final plat application.
4. The Applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City, which shall
include the conditions of this approval, as well as other requirements of city ordinance
or policy or as noted in the staff report reviewed by Council on May 3, 2022.
5. The Applicant shall install all improvements shown on the plans dated March 22, 2022
except as may be modified herein or upon review and approval of the final plat
application. Final plans shall be provided at the time of final plat and shall address the
comments of the City Engineer, Fire Marshal, Elm Creek Watershed District, other
relevant staff and agencies and the conditions noted herein. The plans shall be subject
to review and approval by the City Engineer, and all comments from the City Engineer
shall be addressed.
6. The Applicant shall obtain all permits required by Elm Creek Watershed District, the
Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the
Metropolitan Council and any other relevant agencies.
7. The Applicant shall provide title evidence prior at the time of final plat application and
abide by the requirements of the City Attorney with regard to title matters and recording
instructions.
8. The Applicant shall submit a letter of credit in an amount of 150% of the cost of site
improvements prior to commencing construction activity to ensure completion.
9. The Applicant shall execute and record a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement in a
form and of substance acceptable to the City Attorney to describe the responsibility of
the property owners to maintain the private stormwater improvements.
10. The Applicant shall execute and record a Private Road Maintenance and Easement
Agreement in a form and of substance acceptable to the City Attorney.
11. The City’s tree preservation requirements shall be met.
12. The Applicant shall submit Homeowner Association documents for review and
approval of the City Attorney that address matters including, but not limited to:
maintaining the architectural integrity of the subdivision, regulating storage on front
porches facing Hamel Road, and maintaining common improvements such as the
private road, stormwater improvements, landscaping, private and adjacent public
sidewalks, and private recreational amenities.
13. The final plat application shall be filed within 180 days of the date of this resolution or
the approval hereby granted shall be considered void, unless a written request for time
extension is submitted by the applicant and approved by the City Council.
14. The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City
for the cost of reviewing the preliminary plat, construction plans, and other relevant
documents.
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Dated June 7, 2022.
By: ______________________
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Attest:
By: ___________________________
Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Albers
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 Lot 18 Auditor’s Subdivision No. 241, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as
follows: Commencing at a point on Northerly line of Rockford Road distant 552.5 feet
Northwesterly from Southwest corner of Lot 16, Auditor’s Subdivision No. 241, said point to be
known as Point “A”, thence Northwesterly along said Northerly road line distant 175 feet, thence
Northeasterly parallel with Northwesterly line of said Lot 16 to Southerly right-of-way line of Soo
Line Railroad, thence Southeasterly along said right-of-way line distant 80 feet to actual point of
beginning; thence Southerly to said point “A”; thence Southeasterly along said Northerly road line
distant 115 feet; thence Northeasterly parallel with Northwesterly line of said Lot 16, to Southerly
right-of-way line of said Railroad; thence Northwesterly along said right-of-way line to beginning.
and
That part of Lot 18 Auditor’s Subdivision No. 241, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as
follows: Commencing at a point where the Northwesterly line of Lot 16, Auditor’s Subdivision
No. 241 intersects the Northeasterly right-of-way line of the Rockford Road; thence Northwesterly
along said right-of-way line 552.5 feet to the actual point of beginning; thence continuing
Northwesterly along said right-of-way line 175.0 feet; thence Northeasterly parallel with the
Northwesterly line of said Lot 16 a distance of 323.6 feet more or less to the Southwesterly right-
of-way line of the Soo Line Railroad; thence Southeasterly along said railroad right-of-way line
80.0 feet; thence Southerly to the point of beginning.