HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-58 Resolution final Plat -Meander ParkBoardwalkResolution No. 2023-58
April 18, 2023
Member DesLauriers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-58
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
MEANDER PARK AND BOARDWALK
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Medina Ventures, LLC (the “Applicant”) intends to purchase and develop
certain property at 1472 State Highway 55 (the “Property”), located north of Highway 55 and
east of Arrowhead Drive, which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-07 granting
preliminary plat and planned unit development general plan of development approval to
subdivide and develop the Property into four commercial lots, four twinhome lots, and outlots to
contain common improvements and space; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has now requested final approval of the plat, proposed to be
called Meander Park and Boardwalk; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the City Council reviewed the plat, reviewed the
information provided by the Applicant and City staff, and heard testimony from interested parties;
and
WHEREAS, the City has, as part of its comprehensive plan, conducted a study of the need
for new parks and recreational facilities created by new development, and that study deemed that
projects of this type create additional demand for such facilities; and
WHEREAS, this project will generate more intensive uses and traffic in the area, including
both a residential impact north of Meander Road and commercial impact south of Meander Road
with large groups and overnight lodging facilities, and so the abovementioned study and the City’s
park dedication requirements established in light thereof and required below provide a roughly
proportionate estimate of the additional need for parks and recreational facilities generated by the
proposed project; and
WHEREAS, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions noted below, the City Council
makes the following findings of fact regarding plat based on the requirements of the City’s
Subdivision Ordinance:
a. The proposed plat is generally consistent with the approved preliminary plat.
b. The conditions noted in Resolution 2023-07 have been addressed or are included as
conditions of this approval because provisions have been made to address the conditions
within the Planned Unit Development Agreement.
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c. The City Council finds that approval is appropriate based upon the criteria described in
Subd. 10 of Section 820.21 of the subdivision ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants final plat approval for Meander Park and Boardwalk, subject to the following
terms and conditions:
1) The Applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City, which shall include
the conditions described below as well as other requirements by City ordinance or policy.
2) The Applicant shall install all improvements shown on the plans dated 04/04/2024 except
as may be modified herein. The plans shall be updated to address the comments of the
City Engineer dated 4/12/2023.
3) The Applicant shall construct turn lane improvements on Meander Road as recommended
by the City Engineer.
4) The Applicant shall execute and record instrument(s) in a form and of substance
satisfactory to the City Attorney to ensure all lots have access to a public roadway.
5) To satisfy park dedication, the Applicant shall dedicate a trail easement along the north of
Meander Road right-of-way and construct the trail to the crossing at the commercial
access. The Applicant shall also pay $64,640 cash-in-lieu of additional parkland
dedication.
6) The Applicant shall ensure that the secondary emergency access is maintained/plowed to
ensure usability.
7) Vehicle-resistant barriers or fencing shall be provided between Meander Road and the
play area for the daycare.
8) The watermain and hydrants within the commercial lots shall be privately maintained.
9) The Applicant shall submit a letter of credit in an amount of 150% of the cost of site
improvements in order to ensure completion.
10) 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.
11) The Applicant shall implement the Wetland Conservation Act Wetland Replacement Plan.
12) The Applicant shall establish Upland Buffers in the locations identified on the General Plan
of Development. Such buffers shall meet the requirements of the wetland protection
ordinance including but not limited to: execution and recordation of Upland Buffer
Easement Agreement in a form and of substance acceptable to the City Attorney, planting
of appropriate vegetation, and installation of signage.
13) The commercial property shall be subject to the City’s lawn and landscaping irrigation
regulations. No lawn or landscape irrigation systems shall be permitted to be connected to
the City water system.
14) The Applicant shall obtain all permits required by Elm Creek Watershed District, Minnesota
Department of Transportation, the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, the Metropolitan Council and any other relevant agencies.
15) The Applicant shall enter into a petition and waiver with the City in a form and of substance
acceptable to the City Attorney related to future assessment for construction of Tamarack
Drive.
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16) The Applicant shall provide proof of agreement(s) for off-site parking during peak usage
that meets the satisfaction of the City.
17) The Applicant shall provide for ongoing active management of the lodging facilities located
on the commercial property.
18) Building plans shall be subject to review and approval by City staff for general compliance
with the general plan of development and Architectural Narrative document created by
Villamil Architecture dated 04/04/2023, except as required to be modified herein.
19) The Applicant shall address the comments of the City Attorney’s plat opinion and abide by
the recommendations of the City Attorney with regard to title matters and recording
instructions.
20) The plat shall be recorded in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder and Registrar of
Titles within 180 days of the date of the resolution or the approval shall be considered void,
unless a written request for time extension is submitted by the Applicant and approved by
the City Council.
21) The Applicant shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for
the cost of reviewing the plat, general plan of development, construction plans, and other
relevant documents.
Dated: April 18, 2023
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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