HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-64 - Reso Hamel Townhomes Final PlatResolution No. 2022-64
August 16, 2022
Member Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2022-64
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT 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
final plat for the subdivision of land (the “Property”) legally described as:
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.
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2022, the City granted preliminary approval to the Applicant to
subdivide the 2.1 acre Property into 30 townhome lots; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the final plat at the August 16, 2022 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that, subject to the terms and conditions contained
herein, the plat is substantially consistent with the approved preliminary plat and the requirements
of the City’s subdivision regulations.
Resolution No. 2022-64
August 16, 2022
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants final plat approval for Hamel Townhomes, subject to the following terms and
conditions:
1. The Applicant shall enter into a development agreement as drafted by the City which
shall include the requirements described below as well as other relevant requirements of
City ordinance or policy.
2. The Applicant shall install all improvements shown on the plans dated August 5, 2022,
except as may be modified herein.
3. The Applicant shall address the comments of the City Engineer in the letter dated July 15,
2022.
4. All dedicated easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
5. The Applicant shall pay a park dedication fee in lieu of land dedication in an amount of
$98,000.
6. The Applicant shall satisfy the significant tree replacement requirements of the City by
planting trees as depicted in the plans, subject to modifications indicated by City Staff,
and by providing additional off-site planting of 219.5 inches of trees or a contribution of
$100 per inch to the City’s reforestation and woodland management fund ($21,950). The
off-site planting/contribution shall be adjusted if proposed number or size of on-site
planting is adjusted or as otherwise appropriate to meet ordinance standards.
7. All materials and facilities for trash and recycling activities shall be kept inside the
townhome buildings.
8. The lighting plan shall meet all applicable City Code requirements. All lighting,
including patio lighting, shall be downcast and shielded.
9. All fencing and enclosures on the site shall meet City Code requirements.
10. The Applicant shall submit homeowner association documents for review and approval
by the City Attorney.
11. 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.
12. The Applicant shall submit a letter of credit in an amount of 150% of the cost of site
improvements to ensure completion.
13. 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.
14. The Applicant shall execute and record a Private Road Maintenance and Easement
Agreement in a form and substance acceptable to the City Attorney to describe the
responsibilities of the property owners to maintain the private road and the City
requirements related thereto.
15. The Applicant shall abide by the comments and recommendations of the City Attorney
related to the plat opinion, title issues and recording procedures.
16. The final plat shall be recorded within 180 days of the date of this resolution or this
approval shall be considered void, unless a written request for a time extension is
submitted by the Applicant and approved by the City Council for good cause.
Resolution No. 2022-64
August 16, 2022
17. All fees incurred by the City regarding the processing and review of this application shall
be paid by the Applicant, including the drafting and review of relevant agreements and
documents and the review of construction plans.
Dated August 16, 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
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Reid)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.