HomeMy Public PortalAbout2008-058 Resolution Granting Preliminary Plat Approval for High Pointe Ridge 2nd AdditionMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption.
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2008-58
RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
FOR HIGH POINTE RIDGE 2ND ADDITION
LOCATED AT 2920 PARKVIEW DRIVE AND 2930 PARKVIEW DRIVE
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Mark Luetmer and Elizabeth Luetmer, husband and wife, and Timothy and
Julie Druk, husband and wife (collectively the "Owners") are respectively the owners of Lot 1,
Block 1, High Pointe Ridge and of Lot 2, Block 1, High Pointe Ridge in Hennepin County,
Minnesota (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Owners have requested approval from the City of a preliminary plat which
rearranges the common lot line between Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 1 High Pointe Ridge; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on July 8, 2008,
where testimony was heard from the Owners, city staff, and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended preliminary approval of the plat of
High Pointe Ridge 2nd Addition, subject to certain terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the application for conformance with city
ordinances on August 2, 2008 and August 19, 2008, considered the recommendations of the
Planning Commission and heard comments from the Owner and other interested parties, and
determined that the proposed preliminary plat meets the required findings as established under
Subd. 10 of Section 820.21 of the City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MEDINA, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does grant preliminary
approval for the plat of High Pointe Ridge 2nd Addition to the Owners, subject to the following
conditions:
1. A preliminary plat is approved to rearrange the common lot lines of Lot 1, Block 1 and
Lot 2, Block 1, High Pointe Ridge in accordance with the plans received by the City on
August 14, 2008, except as amended by the City Council;
2. The Owners understand that the size and shape of the lots as rearranged are at their request
and within their direct control. Any difficulty or inconvenience in utilizing or developing
these lots will have been created by the Owners;
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3. The final plat shall dedicate drainage and utility easements per the requirements of the City
Engineer and abide by requirements of Engineer memo dated July 2, 2008;
4. The Owners shall meet the requirements of the City Attorney with regards to title
documentation;
5. Access to Lot 1 shall be granted via a shared driveway within the 67.5 foot wide portion of
Lot 2 per the requirement of the Hennepin County Engineer;
6. The septic system for Lot 2 shall be located outside of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District Conservation Easement in order to minimize impacts on this area during installation
and future maintenance;
7. Approval of this preliminary plat does not include approval of construction or grading
operations. The Owners shall abide by permitting procedures, and grading, erosion control,
and construction plans shall be reviewed for compliance with relevant regulations and the
conditions set forth herein;
8. Site grading for the future home on Lot 2 shall be similar to that proposed on the site plan
submitted along with the preliminary plat received by the City on August 14, 2008
9. Park dedication was determined when the High Pointe Ridge subdivision was approved and
was due upon issuance of building permits. Outstanding fees which have not been
submitted for Lot 1 are due prior to the City executing the final plat of High Pointe Ridge
2nd Addition. Park dedication for Lot 2 is due upon issuance of building permit;
10. The final plat shall abide by the requirements of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District,
Hennepin County, and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources;
11. The application for final plat must be submitted to the City within 180 days of preliminary
plat approval or the preliminary plat shall be considered void, unless a written request for
time extension is submitted by the applicant and approved by the City Council; and
12. The Owners shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for the
cost of reviewing the preliminary plat and related documents.
Dated: September 2, 2008
T.M. Crosby, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Smith and
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Weir, Smith, Crosby, Cavanaugh
and the following voted against same: (Absent: Johnson)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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