HomeMy Public PortalAbout2009-042 Resolution Granting Site Plan Review Approval to DW Holdings, 32 Hamel RoadMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-42
RESOLUTION GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO
DW HOLDINGS, INC. FOR WRANGLERS RESTAURANT AND BAR,
LOCATED AT 32 HAMEL ROAD
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, DW Holdings, Inc. (the "Owner") is the owner of property located at
32 Hamel Road, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Hamel Commons, in Hennepin County,
Minnesota (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Owner applied to the City for approval of a site plan review to build a
990 square foot addition to the existing building and to construct a parking lot on the Property;
and
WHEREAS, the planning commission reviewed the request on June 9, 2009, where
testimony was heard from the Owner, city staff, and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the planning commission recommended approval of the site plan, subject to
certain terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2009, the city council reviewed the site plan for conformance
with the City's ordinances, considered the recommendations of the planning commission and
heard comments from interested parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MEDINA, MINNESOTA, that site plan review approval be granted to the Owner,
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. This Site Plan Review approval shall be subject to the recording of the Plat of Hamel
Commons;
2. Improvements shall be constructed as described in the plans received by the City on
May 29, 2009, except as modified in this resolution;
3. A variety of tree and shrub species shall be planted, and the landscaping plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the City prior to a building permit being issued;
4. Plans shall be updated to improve circulation within the parking lot, and the new layout
shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to a building permit being issued;
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5. The Owner shall submit an updated landscaping plan to be reviewed and approved by the
City prior to a building permit being issued. At least three percent of the area of the
parking lot shall be landscaped, with the goal of designing landscaping in a way which
improves stormwater quality;
6. The parking lot shall be located entirely outside of any drainage and utility easements;
7. Fiber cement lap siding shall be permitted as an exterior building material for the addition
in order to match the existing structure. Color impregnated siding shall be required with
a color to match the existing building;
8. The Owner shall incorporate building materials on the bottom of the western facade
which have a similar appearance to the front of the structure;
9. Building plans shall be updated to incorporate additional elements such as windows or
spandrel glass to break up the appearance of the east and west facades of the proposed
addition;
10. Rooftop mechanical equipment may be allowed, but shall be screened with materials
which match the exterior of the structure;
11. The Owner shall be responsible to ensure that loading, deliveries, and garbage services
do not impact traffic on Hamel Road. In the event the City determines that traffic is
impacted, the Owner shall be required to construct necessary loading areas;
12. The Owner shall abide by the requirements of the City Engineer review letter dated
June 2, 2009;
13. If proposed parking lot lighting exceeds 0.2 Footcandles at the property line, the
Applicant shall ensure that lights are extinguished while the business is not operating;
14. Light fixtures shall be consistent with the character of Uptown Hamel;
15. Sufficient area shall be provided in the trash enclosure to contain both trash and recycling
containers, and the proposed enclosure shall be of sufficient height to fully screen these
containers;
16. The Owner shall obtain written approval from adjacent property owners and from the
railroad in order to complete the proposed improvements which extend off of the
Property;
17. The Owner shall be required to obtain a liquor license and abide by relevant requirements
in order to operate a liquor establishment;
18. No outdoor seating is identified on the site plan. If the Owner proposes outdoor seating
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in the future, a Site Plan Review shall not be required. Instead, the request shall be
reviewed by City staff for conformance with regulations related to outdoor seating Staff
may apply additional conditions to limit the impact of this outdoor seating on adjacent
property and right-of-way;
19. No parking or storage shall be permitted on the vacant portion of the lot, and the Owner
shall be responsible for maintaining the vacant portion of the lot until such time it is
developed, including but not limited to weed control and regular mowing;
20. The Owner shall meet the requirements of the Elm Creek Watershed District; and
21. The Owner shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for
the cost of reviewing the Site Plan Review.
Dated: July 21, 2009
Attest:
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T. M. Crosby, Jr., Mayor
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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, Siitari, Johnson
and the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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