HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-44 Resolution Approving Site and Building Plan Reivew for Hamel TownhomesResolution No. 2022 -44 1
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Member Cavanaugh introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2022-44
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE & BUILDING PLAN REVIEW FOR THE
HAMEL TOWNHOMES DEVELOPMENT
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 site
plan review on two parcels of real property located at 342 Hamel Road and immediately to the east
(collectively, the “Property”) 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 Planning Commission reviewed the proposed development on April 12,
2022, heard testimony from City staff, the Applicant, and interested parties, and following such
review recommended denial of the Site Plan Review; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed development and the Planning
Commission recommendation on May 3, 2022 and heard additional testimony from interested
parties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that, subject to the conditions noted below, the
proposed development meets the minimum requirements of the UH, Uptown Hamel Zoning
District and other relevant requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby approves the site plan subject to the terms and conditions herein:
1. This approval is contingent upon the approval of the final plat approval associated with
the preliminary plat approved by Resolution No. 2022-XX.
2. All site improvements shall be installed as demonstrated on the plans dated March 22,
2022 except as may be modified herein. A final plan set shall be submitted in
connection with application for Final Plat approval for the Hamel Townhomes Plat.
3. Snow storage shall not occur in designated vehicle backing areas and provisions shall
be provided for disposing snow in an off-site location.
4. Driveway orientations shall be updated to better accommodate vehicles backing out of
the garages of the townhome units in the northwest and northeast corners of the site.
Circulation shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and Fire
Marshal.
5. The easterly drive aisle shall be not less than 24 feet in width.
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6. Plans shall be updated to include exterior building materials which are consistent with
the requirements of Uptown Hamel and shall be consistent with the architectural plans
dated May 10, 2022 (4-plexes) and April 29, 2022. Final architectural plans shall be
subject to review and approval by City staff prior to issuance of permits.
7. The Applicant shall demonstrate that size of the garages meets the minimum townhome
standard of 400 square feet.
8. Guest parking stalls shall measure not less than 9’ x 19’ in size.
9. A dog waste station shall be installed on the Property.
10. The Applicant shall submit a solid waste plan to the satisfaction of the service provider
for trash and recycling pickup.
11. Issues related to retaining walls, grading and drainage shall be subject to comment and
recommendation by the City Engineer.
12. A lighting plan shall be submitted which meets applicable City Code requirements.
13. The Applicant shall satisfy the significant tree replacement requirements of the City by
providing off-site planting of 480 inches of trees or a contribution of $100 per inch to
the City’s reforestation and woodland management fund.
14. The acceptability of trees proposed to be planted in the Hamel Road right-of-way shall
be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer and Public Works
Department.
15. The landscaping plan shall be revised to match the building and site plans and reviewed
at the time of final plat review.
16. All materials and facilities for recycling and trash shall be kept inside the townhome
buildings.
17. The type, height and location of all site fencing shall be indicated on the site plan and
shall comply with applicable Ordinance requirements.
18. All comments from the City Engineer in the letter dated April 1, 2022 shall be
addressed.
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
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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.