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AGENDA
MEDINA PARK COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Medina City Council Chambers
City Hall, 2052 County Road 24
1) Call to Order
2) Additions to Agenda
3) Approval of the Minutes from:
January 17, 2018 Regular Meeting
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda)
5) City Council Update
6) Hamel Legion Park – Baseball Storage and Fence Topper Request – Heritage
Christian Academy
7) Hunter Lions Park – Baseball Mound and Warm-up Area Request – Hamel
Athletic Club
8) Park Improvement Funding Program
9) Public Parkland Setbacks – R1, R2, R3 Zoning Districts
10) Staff Report
a) Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program Grant – County Road 101
Trail Connection
b) Review of 2018 Goals
c) General Items
11) Adjourn
Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
January 17, 2018
Medina City Hall
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on January 17, 2018 at 7:00
p.m. at Medina City Hall. Park Commission Chair Steve Lee presided.
1) Call to Order
Commissioners Present: Steve Lee, Elizabeth Weir, John Jacob, Lisa Cole, Jeff
Rumsey, Ann Thies, Mary Morrison, and youth members
Lauren Lubenow and Ella Kingsley.
Commissioners Absent: None
Also Present: Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup, Public Works
Director Steve Scherer, and City Council member John
Anderson.
2) Introductions of New Park Commissioners
A brief introduction of members took place.
3) Appointment of Officers: Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary
A motion was made by Weir and seconded by Jacob to nominate and appoint Steve Lee
as Chair. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Lee and seconded by Jacob to nominate and appoint Elizabeth
Weir as Vice Chair. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Lee and seconded by Weir to nominate and appoint John Jacob as
Secretary. Motion passed unanimously.
4) Additions to the Agenda
There were no additions to the agenda.
5) Approval of the Minutes from:
• December 20, 2017 Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Weir and seconded by Morrison to approve the minutes from
December 20, 2017 with the correction of one date: 2050 should be 2025 on page 3.
Motion passed unanimously (Thies abstained).
6) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None.
7) City Council Update
Council member John Anderson thanked the Park Commissioners for their invaluable
service to the City, stating that they provide a very important source of information,
guidance, and good policy decision to the City Council.
Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
January 17, 2018
Medina City Hall
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Anderson updated the Park Commission on recent City Council actions.
8) 2018 Goal Setting Session
The Park Commission discussed their list of annual goals for the year. The following
goals/actions were created:
• Balance park dedication budget and revenue sources with planned spending
o Review Park Dedication Ordinance
o Look at other revenue sources (grants, donations, general fund, etc.)
• Update Park and Trail Master Plan to align with 2040 Comprehensive Plan
o Update trail priorities within master plan
o Discuss trail maintenance – life of trail
o Address off-set shoulder trails such as Medina Road and Hamel Road –
work with Hennepin County to bump out shoulder on Hamel Road when
they pave
o Continue to work on connecting Medina Morningside to Baker Park
Reserve (look at shortest/most direct route)
o Create Master Plan Subcommittee: Cole, Rumsey, and Jacob
o Review first draft at March meeting
• Review baseball funding policy
o Create Subcommittee: Weir, Lee, Cole
o Review at February meeting
• Create a Donation Program Policy
o Create Subcommittee: Thies – need additional volunteers.
o Review at June meeting
• Conduct a thorough review and overhaul of existing Park/Trail Capital
Improvement Plan
o Update 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at June and July
meetings after Spring Park Tour
• Assigned parks to each of the Park Commissioners to visit their parks and bring
short and long-term recommendations to the April meeting prior to the May Park
Tour.
o Weir: Holy Name Park & City Hall
o Jacob: Rainwater Nature Area
o Morrison: Lakeshore Park & Walnut Park
o Cole: The Park at Fields of Medina
o Rumsey: Hunter Lions Park
o Thies: Tomann Preserve
o Lee: Hamel Legion Park and Maple Park
o Kingsley: Medina Morningside Park
o Lubenow: Medina Lake Preserve
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Medina City Hall
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• Review possibility of installing a bench at Lakeshore Park now that water level is
lower
• Tasked Youth Members to think about a project that they can contribute to the
parks while on the Park Commission
o Weir suggested helping with Bluebird Houses
o Kingsley showed interest in building a Little Free Library in one or more
of the City’s neighborhood parks.
9) Staff Report
• Gallup stated the importance of Park Commission representation at City Council
meetings and asked Park Commissioners to make every effort to attend their
scheduled meeting or switch with another Park Commissioner.
• Gallup handed out a 2018 meeting calendar, noting that the August Park
Commission meeting will be held on the 4th Wednesday (August 22nd) instead of
the 3rd Wednesday due to the Primary Election on August 14th and the Planning
Commission meeting being bumped to August 15th.
• Scherer stated that his crew has had to remove a number of dead trees in Harriet
Woods in the Enclave Development. He stated that they plan to plant new trees
from the City’s tree fund. Cole stated that her neighbors have expressed interest in
a tree planting service project; she will reach out to them.
10) Adjourn
A motion was made by Weir, seconded by Thies and passed unanimously, to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup
HUNTER FIELD – proposed 2018 improvements
Aerial View:
1.Furnish and Install materials to provide elevated mound (to replace flat pitching area)
2.Furnish “portable mound” adjacent to 3rd base dugout for warmup/practice development: Portable screen will
be placed adjacent to the 3rd base dugout for protection of players
Hamel Athletic Club Request
Street View:
1. Furnish and Install materials to provide elevated mound (to replace flat pitching area)
2. Furnish “portable mound” adjacent to 3rd base dugout for warmup/practice development: Portable screen will
be placed adjacent to the 3rd base dugout for protection of players
City of Medina Policy, Procedure and Program Manual
63.90 Ball Field Lighting and IrrigationPark Improvement Funding Program
Approved October 19, 2010 1
63.90 Ball Field Lighting and IrrigationPark Improvement Funding
Program
Purpose:
To provide a program that identifies the funding mechanism for the construction and
operation of requested park improvements ball field lights and ball field irrigation in City
parks.
Policy Statement:
The City of Medina may provide up to a 25% cost-share towards the construction of ball
field lights and ball field irrigation systemsrequested park improvements in City parks
with available park dedication funds upon receiving a minimum 25% private cost-share
contribution toward the requested lighting or irrigation project. The City shall have the
option to retain up to 5% of any private contribution to be set aside for operational and
maintenance expenses for of a lighting or irrigation systemthe project. The remaining
50% or balance of the project cost shall be funded either through private contributions
and/or a City sponsored grant award.
Procedures:
1. A City of Medina application for “Park Improvement ProgramProject” shall be
completed and returned to the City of Medina as a pledge to commit the minimum
25% private cost-share for a requested project.
2. The City of Medina Park Commission will review the application to:
a. review the total construction cost of a requested project and verify the
amount of the 25% private cost-share;
b. review the availability of park dedication funds as theto recommend up to
the City’s 25% cost-share;
c. review the timeline and feasibility of providing a grant application for to
support the project (if necessary);
d. review the operational and maintenance impact on the City and need for
any retention of contribution to be set aside for future operational or
maintenance expenses; and
e. provide a recommendation for approval or denial to the Medina City
Council.
3. The Medina City Council shall review the Park Commission recommendation and
provide approval or denial of the application.
4. The City of Medina will submit an application for grant funds when applicable.
5. The minimum 25% private cost-share shall be deposited with the City of Medina
prior to a City award of contract for the capital improvement project; and, prior to
approval of a City grant agreement for the capital project when applicable.
Program Approval: City Council approved on October 19, 2010.
Ordinance Amendment Page 1 of 2 February 13, 2018
R1, R2, and R3 Districts Planning Commission Meeting
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park Commission
FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner
DATE: February 15, 2018
MEETING: February 21, 2018 Park Commission
SUBJ: Ordinance Amendment – Regulations of R1, R2, and R3 zoning distric
Background
The City anticipates approval of its 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan update this spring.
Following approval, the City is required to update all official controls, including zoning
regulations, as necessary to be consistent with the Plan update. This is required to be completed
within 9 months of approval.
The Implementation Chapter (7) of the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan describes the changes
the City anticipated needing to make because of various changes in the Plan. City staff has
incorporated this work, along with various other goals, into a workplan for 2018.
The Plan identifies the need to update regulations related to residential development to address
changes to residential density within the 2020-2040 Plan. The Planning Commission held a
public hearing on the attached ordinance which is intended to implement the Low- and Medium-
Density land use within the Comprehensive Plan. The future land use map is attached for
reference, with Low-Density Residential property identified by Yellow and Medium-Density
Residential property identified by Orange. These uses are described as follows:
Low Density Residential (LDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 2.0 units per acre and 3.0.units per acre which are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary use in this area is single- and two-family residential development.
Medium Density Residential (MDR) identifies residential land uses developed between 5.0 and 7.0 units per acre that are served, or are intended to be served, by urban services. The primary uses in this designation will be a mix of housing such as single family residential, twin homes, town homes, row homes, and small multiple family buildings.
The Planning Commission discussed various changes which were necessary as a result of
changes in the DRAFT 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan update, especially related to changes in
required density.
While making these primary changes, the Planning Commission also discussed more general
matters covered in the ordinance. One matter related to setbacks from parkland, so staff thought
it would confer with the Park Commission as well.
Ordinance Amendment Page 2 of 2 February 13, 2018
R1, R2, and R3 Districts Planning Commission Meeting
Reduced Rear Setback Language
The R1 and R2 zoning districts allow a reduction of 10 feet for the rear setback for lots which
abut an open space or common area. The language is not specific related to public parks, so staff
has interpreted this language fairly broadly, allowing the reduction of setback adjacent to public
parks. The Planning Commission recommended that the full setback be required from public
parkland, and that the language be updated to be more explicit that no reduction is permitted
adjacent to parks. Staff has updated the language to this effect on pages 2 and 5.
Potential Action
Staff seeks feedback from the Park Commission related to whether the reduction of the rear
setback is appropriate abutting public park property.
If the Park Commission concurs with the Planning Commission’s recommendation to not permit
the reduction adjacent to public parkland, the following motion would be in order:
Move to recommend that the R1 and R2 residential zoning districts be amended to
clarify that rear setbacks shall not be reduced abutting public parkland.
Attachments
1. DRAFT ordinance
2. Future Land Use Map
3. Growth and Development Map
4. Zoning Map
Ordinance No. ### 1
DATE
CITY OF MEDINA
ORDINANCE NO. ###
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
SINGLE-FAMILY (R1), SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY (R2), AND
MID-DENSITY (R3) RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS;
AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I. Section 840.1 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
SECTION 840.1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) DISTRICT
Section 840.1.01 Residential-Single Family (R1) - Purpose. The purpose of the Residential-
Single Family (R1) district is to provide a zoning district for single-family residential
neighborhoods, designed in a way to protect the natural environment and to implement the
objectives of the Low Density Residential land use in the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Property to
be developed within the Low Density Residential land use shall be zoned R1 unless the City
Council, following review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, determines that an
alternative zoning designation better meets the objectives, goals, and purposes of the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning ordinance.
Section 840.1.02. (R1) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the R1
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Single Family Detached Dwellings
(2) State Licensed Residential Facility or housing with services establishment registered under
chapter 144D, serving six or fewer persons
(3) Day care facilities serving 12 or fewer persons or group family day care facilities serving
14 or fewer persons, provided: the facility is licensed as required by law; no more than
one person not residing at the property is employed by the facility; and that provisions
are made so that the drop-off and pick-up of clientele does not impact neighboring
property or right-of-way.
(4) Parks and Open Space
(5) Essential services
Section 840.1.03. (R1) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the R1 district,
subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in Section
840.3.05, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
Ordinance No. ### 2
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(1) Accessory dwelling units located within the principal structure.
Section 840.1.04. (R1) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted within
the R1 district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use is
subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Garages or detached private structures
(2) Off-street parking
(3) Private swimming pools and sport courts
(4) Home Occupations
(5) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(6) Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure, and in compliance with Section 828.09 subd.
1 of the City Code.
Section 840.1.05. (R1) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code:
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Lot Size: 11,000 square feet
Subd. 3. Minimum Lot Width: 90 feet. The minimum lot width shall be increased to
110 feet for a lot with a side yard adjacent to a collector or arterial roadway.
Subd. 4. Minimum Lot Depth: 100 feet
Subd. 5. Minimum Front Yard Setback: 25 feet, except as follows:
(a) Additional setback for garage doors facing streets: Garage doors which face a street
shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet.
(b) Reduced setback for side-load garage: The front yard setback may be reduced to 20
feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage walls facing the street include
a window or architectural elements to give the appearance of living space.
Subd. 6. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 30 feet. The rear yard setback may be reduced to 20
feet if abutting an preserved open space or common area, but excluding public park
property.
Subd. 7. Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback: 25 feet combined total for both side yards,
with neither side less than 10 feet. The combined interior side yard setback shall be reduced
to 20 feet if garage doors do not face the street.
Subd. 8. Street Setbacks: A required yard setback adjacent to a public or private street shall
be increased based on the classification of the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
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(a) Local Roadway or Private Street: 25 feet, except as follows:
(i) Additional setback for garage doors facing streets: Garage doors which face a
street shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet.
(ii) Reduced setback for side-load garage: The front yard setback may be reduced
to 20 feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage walls facing
the street include a window or architectural elements to give the appearance
of living space.
(b) Minor Collector Roadway: 35 feet
(c) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 9. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage: 40 percent of the total lot area. Impervious
surface coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices are
implemented on the lot which, according to the City Engineer, reduce runoff below that
which would occur if abiding by the maximum impervious surface regulation. However,
in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 60 percent of the lot area remaining
after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
Section 840.1.06. (R1) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The residential district standards, as required in Section 840.3, shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: All buildings shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Building height shall not exceed 32 feet, but the maximum building height shall be
increased to 35 feet if the structure is equipped with a compliant fire sprinkler or if
interior side yard setbacks are increased by 50 percent.
(b) No building shall exceed two and one-half stories in height, with a limitation of two
stories facing a street.
(c) Maximum distance from ground to eave. In no case shall the vertical distance from
the lowest ground level (at the footprint of the building and eight feet out) to the
eave be greater than 30 32 feet.
SECTION II. Section 840.2 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R2) DISTRICT
Section 840.2.01 Residential-Single- and Two- Family (R2) - Purpose. The purpose of the
Residential-Single- and Two- Family (R2) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of single-
family and two-family dwellings, designed in a way to protect the natural environment and to
implement the objectives of the Medium Low Density Residential land use in the city’s
Ordinance No. ### 4
DATE
Comprehensive Plan. The R2 district is intended as an alternative to the R1 district to allow the
clustering of smaller lots not to substantially increase density of the development, but rather to
support:
(1) The protection and enhancement of natural areas through the preservation of wooded areas,
the provision of additional buffering for lakes, streams, and wetlands, or the creation of
ecological connections with other protected lands.
(2) The preservation of open spaces, provision of additional buffering from adjacent streets
and uses, or the creation of additional recreational opportunities.
The City Council, following review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, shall have
full discretion to determine in what cases zoning property R2 rather than the standard R1 district
meets these purposes. If the City Council determines an R2 zoning does not meet these purposes,
the property shall be zoned R1.
Section 840.2.02. (R2) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the R2
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Single Family Detached Dwellings
(2) Two Family Dwellings
(3) Day care facilities serving 12 or fewer persons or group family day care facilities serving
14 or fewer persons, provided: the facility is licensed as required by law; no more than
one person not residing at the property is employed by the facility; and that provisions
are made so that the drop-off and pick-up of clientele does not impact neighboring
property or right-of-way.
(4) State Licensed Residential Facility or housing with services establishment registered under
chapter 144D, serving six or fewer persons
(5) Parks and Open Space
(6) Essential services
Section 840.2.03. (R2) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the R2 district,
subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in Section
840.3.05, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Accessory Dwelling Units located within in the principal structure.
Section 840.2.04. (R2) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted within
the R2 district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use is
subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Garages or detached private structures, except no such structure shall contain
components to constitute a separate complete dwelling unit
(2) Off-street parking
(3) Private swimming pools and sport courts
(4) Home Occupations
(5) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
Ordinance No. ### 5
DATE
(6) Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure, and in compliance with Section 828.09 subd.
1 of the City Code.
Section 840.2.05. (R2) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code:
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Lot Size (Single Family Detached): 8,000 square feet
Subd. 3. Minimum Lot Size (Two Family Dwelling): 5,000 square feet per unit
Subd. 4. Minimum Lot Width (Single Family Detached): 60 feet. The minimum lot width
shall be increased to 90 feet for lots with a side yard adjacent to a collector or arterial
roadway.
Subd. 5. Minimum Lot Width (Two Family Dwelling): 50 feet per unit. The minimum lot
width shall be increased to 70 feet for a unit with a side yard adjacent to a collector or
arterial roadway.
Subd. 6. Minimum Lot Depth: 90 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Front Yard Setback: 25 feet, except as follows:
(a) Additional setback for garage doors facing streets: Garage doors which face a street
shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet.
(b) Reduced setback for side-load garage: The front yard setback may be reduced to 20
feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage walls facing the street include
a window or architectural elements to give the appearance of living space.
Subd. 8. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 25 feet. The rear yard setback may be reduced to 15
feet if abutting an preserved open space or common area, but excluding public park
property.
Subd. 9. Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (Single Family Detached):
(a) The combined total of both side yards shall be a minimum of 15 feet
(b) Neither side yard shall be less than 5 feet
(c) One of the side yards shall be 10 feet or greater
Subd. 10. Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (Two Family Dwelling): 10 feet, except the
side yard setback shall be reduced to zero for the common wall between two dwelling units.
Subd. 11. Street Setbacks: A required yard setback adjacent to a public or private street shall
be increased based on the classification of the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Local Roadway or Private Street: 25 feet, except as follows:
Ordinance No. ### 6
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(i) Additional setback for garage doors facing streets: Garage doors which face a
street shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet.
(ii) Reduced setback for side-load garage: The front yard setback may be reduced
to 20 feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage walls facing
the street include a window or architectural elements to give the appearance
of living space.
(b) Minor Collector Roadway: 35 feet
(c) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 12. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage: 50 percent of the total lot area.
Impervious surface coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices
are implemented on the lot which, according to the City Engineer, reduce runoff below that
which would occur if abiding by the maximum impervious surface regulation. However,
in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 60 percent of the lot area remaining
after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
Section 840.2.06. (R2) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The residential district standards, as required in Section 840.3, shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: All buildings shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Building height shall not exceed 32 feet, but the maximum building height shall be
increased to 35 feet if the structure is equipped with a compliant fire sprinkler or if
interior side yard setbacks are increased by 50 percent.
(b) No building shall exceed two and one-half stories in height, with a limitation of two
stories facing a street.
(c) Maximum distance from ground to eave. In no case shall the vertical distance from
the lowest ground level (at the footprint of the building and eight feet out) to the
eave be greater than 30 32 feet.
SECTION 840.3 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Section 840.3.01. Generally. The standards of this Section shall apply to the R-1 and R-2
districts, subject to requirements set forth in other sections of this ordinance. These standards are
established to achieve a high standard of development, to create vibrant and high quality
neighborhoods, and to protect the natural environment.
Section 840.3.02. Building Materials and Design.
Subd. 1. Building Materials. All exterior building materials shall be durable and consistent
with relevant codes, regulations, and other industry standards.
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Subd. 2. Garages. Each principal dwelling unit shall include garage space with a minimum
capacity of two vehicles. In the case that garage doors occupy more than half of the
horizontal building façade facing a street, architectural elements shall be provided to reduce
the monotonous appearance of garage doors. These elements may include varying the
setback of the garage doors, differentiating roof designs, constructing dormers, and
installing garage doors with windows or other design elements.
Subd. 3. Utilities. Utilities shall be placed underground.
Section 840.3.03. Landscaping Requirements for the Development Site.
Subd. 1. Generally. All areas within a development site shall be landscaped, except for areas
occupied by streets, sidewalks, trails, buildings, driveways, walks, recreational areas, plaza
space, wetlands, wetland buffers, and woodlands. Landscaping shall include trees, shrubs,
plantings, and turf grass. Properly maintained prairie and natural vegetation is encouraged
within common open space and buffer yards. Species with known vulnerability to disease
or infestation shall not be permitted. Integrated stormwater management practices, such as
vegetative swales, vegetative filter strips, bioretention, and raingardens, shall be considered
landscaping and shall be included in the gross acreage of the parcel when calculating
impervious surface coverage.
Subd. 2. Buffer Yards. Buffer yards shall be required adjacent to less intensive zoning
districts and adjacent to collector and arterial roadways. The buffer yard requirements are
described in Section 828.31 of the City Code.
Subd. 3. Maintenance. The developer shall be responsible for establishing a long-term
maintenance plan to see that common space and buffer yard landscaping and fencing is
maintained in an attractive and well-kept condition and to replace any landscaping that
does not survive. Landscape irrigation, where necessary, shall be consistent with water
usage regulations.
Subd. 4. Landscaping Guarantee. The developer shall guarantee the growth and
maintenance of all plants for a minimum of two growing seasons following an inspection
of all completed plantings.
(a) The developer shall submit a financial guarantee and provide access to the
property, in forms acceptable to the city, prior to issuance of any building permit
to ensure the planting and survival of the plantings. The developer may transfer
financial guarantee responsibility to another willing entity.
(b) Any plant which does not survive or has severely declined (for example, 25% of
the crown has died in the case of trees) shall be replaced, and the replacement will
be guaranteed for an additional two growing seasons. After the additional growing
seasons, any of the new plants which do not survive or have severely declined shall
be replaced. After provisions have been made for maintenance of these new plants,
the city shall release any remaining financial guarantee.
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Subd. 5. Tree Preservation. Removal of significant trees and any construction activity within
residential districts shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the City’s Tree
Preservation Ordinance Section 828.41.
Section 840.3.04. Landscaping Requirements for Individual Single-Family and Two-Family
Lots.
Subd. 1. Generally. Each lot shall be landscaped, except for areas occupied by buildings,
driveways, walks, patios, recreational areas, wetlands, wetland buffers, and woodlands.
Landscaping shall include trees, shrubs, plantings, and turf grass. Properly maintained
prairie or natural vegetation may be utilized within buffer yards. Integrated stormwater
management practices, such as vegetative swales, vegetated filter strips, bioretention, and
raingardens, shall be considered landscaping and shall be included in the gross acreage of
the parcel when calculating impervious surface coverage.
Subd. 2. Lawn Establishment. The entire lot and adjacent right-of-way to the edge of the
street shall be landscaped and vegetation established prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for a new home.
(a) Financial Guarantee Option. If vegetation is not established at the time of certificate
of occupancy, the city may accept a financial guarantee, in an amount determined
by the city council, to ensure that landscaping is completed within one year. If
landscaping is not completed, the city may take action to complete the work, and
the property owner shall grant access to the property and be responsible for the
cost of such work.
(b) Type of Ground Cover. Low maintenance and water conserving alternatives to
traditional Kentucky bluegrass are encouraged and may be seeded. Otherwise,
sod or hydro-seed application shall be required.
Subd. 3. Front Yard Trees. A minimum of two four overstory trees shall be required to be
planted prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each dwelling unit. Trees shall
meet the following requirements:
(a) Financial Guarantee Option. If the trees are not planted at the time of certificate of
occupancy, the city may accept a financial guarantee, as established by the city
council, to ensure that planting occurs within one year.
(b) Size. Deciduous trees shall not be less than two caliper inches measured four feet off
ground, and coniferous trees shall not be less than six feet in height.
(c) Location. For single-family dwellings, both two trees shall be located within 15 feet
of the front lot line. For two-family dwellings, at least one of the trees shall be
located within 15 feet of the front lot line. Trees shall be located in a way which
does not interfere with utilities.
(d) Type. Trees shall be suitable for the soil and site conditions and compliment others in
the area. Native species, as listed within the tree preservation ordinance are
required, unless otherwise necessary. Species with known vulnerability to disease
or infestation shall not be permitted. The trees shall not be of a single species and,
to the extent possible, should be differentiated across the neighborhood so that no
more 25 percent are from one species.
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(e) Credit for Preserved Trees. The city may reduce the required number of overstory trees
if existing trees are preserved in the front yard. In order to receive credit, the trees
shall satisfy the requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, Section 828.41.
Subd. 4. Maintenance. The property owner shall be responsible to see that landscaping is
maintained in an attractive and well-kept condition and to replace any landscaping that
does not survive. Irrigation for landscaping and lawns shall be consistent with city water
usage regulations.
Subd. 5. Tree Preservation. Removal of significant trees and any construction activity within
residential districts shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the City’s Tree
Preservation Ordinance Section 828.41.
Section 840.3.05. Supplemental Requirements for Specific Uses within Single- and Two-
Family Residential Zoning Districts. In addition to the general standards specified for
conditional uses in section 825.39 of the City Code and other requirements of this ordinance, the
following uses shall not be permitted unless the city council determines that all of the specific
standards contained in this subdivision will be met:
Subd. 1. Accessory dwelling units
(a) No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be located on a property. No
accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted upon a property on which a lodging
room or a second residential dwelling is located;
(b) Accessory dwelling units within the R1 (Single-Family Residential) or R2 (Two-
Family Residential) zoning districts shall be attached to the principal single
family structure;
(c) The lot must contain an existing single-family dwelling unit which conforms to
district regulations;
(d) The habitable area of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed the lesser of the
following: 1) 750 square feet for a one-bedroom unit; or 2) 1,000 square feet for a
two-bedroom unit; or 3) 40 percent of the habitable area of the principal single-
family dwelling;
(e) The accessory dwelling unit shall contain a minimum of 300 square feet of habitable
area;
(f) The accessory dwelling unit shall contain no more than two bedrooms;
(g) A minimum of one off-street parking space per bedroom shall be provided for the
accessory dwelling unit. These spaces shall not interfere with accessing the required
garage spaces for the principal single-family dwelling;
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(h) No separate driveway or curb cut shall be permitted to serve the accessory dwelling
unit;
(i) No accessory dwelling unit shall be sold or conveyed separately from the principal
single-family dwelling;
(j) The property owner shall occupy either the principal single-family dwelling or the
accessory dwelling unit as their primary residence;
(k) Adequate utility services shall be available to serve the accessory dwelling unit.
(l) Any exterior stairway which accesses an accessory dwelling unit above the first floor
shall be located in a way to minimize visibility from the street and, to the extent
possible, from neighboring property. Such stairway shall incorporate a deck a
minimum of 27 square feet in area; and
(m) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the single-family
residential character of the surrounding area. A copy of the resolution approving
an accessory dwelling unit and describing the conditions, restrictions and
limitations on the use shall be recorded against the property.
SECTION III. Section 841.1 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
SECTION 841.1 RESIDENTIAL-MID DENSITY (R3) DISTRICT
Section 841.1.01 Residential-Mid Density (R3) - Purpose. The purpose of the Residential-Mid
Density (R3) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of townhome and smaller scale multi-
family residential development, designed in a way to protect the natural environment, to be well
buffered from adjacent lower density land uses, and to implement the objectives of the Medium
Density Residential land use in the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
Section 841.1.02. (R3) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the R3
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Townhouse Dwellings, provided no structure contains more than six dwelling units
(2) Multiple Family Structures, provided that:
(a) No structure shall contain more than 16 dwelling units; and
(b) A development with one or more structures containing more than eight dwelling
units shall install a buffer yard with an opacity at least 0.1 greater than the
district requirements described by Section 828.31.
(3) Parks and Open Space
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(4) Essential services
Section 841.1.03. (R3) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the R3 district,
subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in Section
841.4.05, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Religious Institutions
(2) Educational Facilities
(3) Day Care Facilities serving 16 or fewer persons
(4) State Licensed Residential Facility, serving 16 or fewer persons
(5) Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes
Section 841.1.04. (R3) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted
within the R3 district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use
is subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Garages or detached private structures, except no such structure shall contain
components to constitute a separate complete dwelling unit
(2) Off-street parking
(3) Private swimming pools, sport courts, and other common recreational facilities
(4) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(5) Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure, and in compliance with Section 828.09 subd.
1 of the City Code.
Section 841.1.05. (R3) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code. Many of these
standards may be applied across a coordinated development so that individual lots may not meet
all requirements (lot area and impervious surface coverage, for example) but the development as
a whole is consistent with the standards. In these situations, the city shall require documentation
which describes the property which is subject to the coordinated development.
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Net Area per Unit: 8,7507,920 square feet per unit, except as modified
by Subd. 4 below.
Subd. 3. Maximum Net Area per Unit: 12,5008,700 square feet per unit
Subd. 4. Density Bonuses: Certain design and construction features serve to reduce the real
and perceived impacts of crowding prevalent in multiple-residential dwelling units and
building complexes. The Minimum Net Area per Unit requirement above may be reduced
in accordance to the following, except that reductions shall not exceed 1,700 square feet of
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Net Lot Area per unit so that the density after the bonus(es) must beare consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
(a) Affordable Housing (max. bonus reduction = 1.5 unit/acre1,700 square feet of Net Lot
Area per Unit). The density bonus shall be based on the proportion of units which
will be preserved as affordable housing and the nature of the restriction utilized to
maintain affordability.
(b) LEED Certification or similar (max. bonus reduction = 1.0 unit/acre1,220 square feet
of Net Lot Area per Unit). The density bonus shall be based upon the level of
certification, with the full bonus available for the highest level of certification.
(c) Low impact development (max. reduction = 1,220 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unitbonus = 1.0 unit/acre). The density bonus shall be based on the water quality
improvements above those required by the city.
(d) Underground Parking (max. reduction = 1,220 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unitbonus = 1.0 unit/acre). The density bonus shall be based upon the number of
parking stalls provided, with the full bonus available if at least one underground
space is provided per dwelling unit.
(e) Sound suppression (max. reduction = 660 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unitbonus =
0.5 unit/acre). In order to be eligible, the STC rating must be increased by ten from
that specified as the minimum in the Minnesota State Building Code.
(f) Oversized garages or lockable storage units (max. reduction = 350 square feet of Net
Lot Area per Unitbonus = 0.25 unit/acre). Additional storage must be at least 100
60 square feet for townhomes or 50 25 square feet for other uses.
(g) Common open space and shared recreational facilities (max. reduction = 350 square
feet of Net Lot Area per Unitbonus = 0.25 unit/acre)
Subd. 5. Minimum Setback from Perimeter of Site: 20 feet, except as modified below. This
setback shall apply to structures, parking, and recreational areas.
(a) Increase adjacent to less intensive zoning district. The setback adjacent to or across a
street from property of a less intensive zoning district shall be increased to 40 feet.
(b) Increase for required buffer yard. The required setback shall be increased when
necessary to abide by buffer yard requirements.
Subd. 6. Street Setbacks: The following yard setback shall be required adjacent to public or
private streets. Structures, parking areas, and active recreational areas shall not be located
within this setback area. The required yard setback shall be based on the classification of
the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Private Street: 25 feet, except as follows:
(i) Parking areas and recreational areas shall be exempt from this requirement.
(ii) Reduction of setback for side- or rear-load garage: The front yard setback may
be reduced to 15 feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage
walls facing the street include a window or architectural elements to give
the appearance of living space.
(b) Local Roadway: 40 feet
(c) Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Setbacks between buildings within a development: 30 feet
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Subd. 8. Maximum Impervious Surface: 50 percent of the total lot area. Impervious surface
coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices are implemented
which, according to the City Engineer, exceed stormwater retention and treatment
regulations. However, in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 65 percent of
the lot area remaining after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
Section 841.1.06. (R3) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The design and development standards of Section 841.4 shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall not exceed 32 feet.
(a) Additional height if sprinkled. The maximum building height shall be increased to 35
feet if the structure is equipped with a compliant fire sprinkler.
(b) No building shall exceed two and one-half stories in height, with a limitation of two
stories facing a street.
(c) Maximum distance from ground to eave. In no case shall the vertical distance from
the lowest ground level (at the footprint of the building and eight feet out) to the
eave be greater than 30 32 feet.
SECTION 841.2 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY (R4) DISTRICT
Section 841.2.01. Residential Multiple Family (R4) - Purpose. The purpose of the Residential
Multiple Family (R4) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of townhome and multi-
family residential development, designed in a way to protect the natural environment, to be well
buffered from adjacent lower density land uses and to implement the objectives of the High
Density Residential land use in the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
Section 841.2.02. (R4) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the R4
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Townhouse Dwellings, provided no structure contains more than twelve dwelling units
(2) Multiple Family Structures, provided that a development with one or more structures
containing more than 20 dwelling units shall install a buffer yard with an opacity at
least 0.1 greater than the district requirements described by Section 828.31.
(3) Parks and Open Space
(4) Essential services
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Section 841.2.03. (R4) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the R4 district,
subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in Section
841.4.05, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Religious Institutions
(2) Educational Facilities
(3) Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes
(4) Day Care Facilities serving 16 or fewer persons
(5) State Licensed Residential Facility, serving 16 or fewer persons
Section 841.2.04. (R4) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted
within the R4 district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use
is subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Garages or detached private structures, except no such structure shall contain
components to constitute a separate complete dwelling unit
(2) Off-street parking
(3) Private swimming pools, sport courts, and other common recreational facilities
(4) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(5) Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure, and in compliance with Section 828.09 subd.
1 of the City Code.
Section 841.2.05. (R4) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code. Many of these
standards may be applied across a coordinated development so that individual lots may not meet
all requirements (lot area and impervious surface coverage, for example) but the development as
a whole is consistent with the standards. In these situations, the city shall require documentation
which describes the property which is subject to the coordinated development.
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Net Lot Area per Unit: 3,400 square feet per unit
Subd. 3. Maximum Net Lot Area per Unit: 3,650 square feet per unit
Subd. 4. Density Bonuses: Certain design and construction features serve to reduce the real
and perceived impacts of crowding prevalent in multiple-residential dwelling units and
building complexes. The Minimum Net Lot Area per Unit requirement above may be
reduced in accordance to the following, except that the density after the bonus(es) must be
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
(a) Affordable Housing (max. reduction = 500 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
The density bonus shall be based on the proportion of units which will be preserved
as affordable housing and the nature of the restriction utilized to maintain
affordability.
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(b) LEED Certification or similar (max. reduction = 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unit). The density bonus shall be based upon the level of certification, with the
full bonus available for the highest level of certification.
(c) Low impact development (max. reduction = 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unit). The density bonus shall be based on the water quality improvements above
those required by the city.
(d) Exceeding building design, landscaping or buffer yard requirements (max. reduction
= 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
(e) Sound suppression (max. reduction = 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit). In
order to be eligible, the STC rating must be increased by ten from that specified as
the minimum in the Minnesota State Building Code.
(f) Underground Parking (max. reduction = 340 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
The density bonus shall be based upon the number of parking stalls provided, with
the full bonus available if at least one underground space is provided per dwelling
unit.
(g) Oversized garages or lockable storage units (max. reduction = 110 square feet of Net
Lot Area per Unit). Additional storage must be 100 square feet for townhomes or
50 square feet or greater for other uses.
(h) Common open space and shared recreational facilities (max. reduction = 230 square
feet of Net Lot Area per Unit)
(i) Dwelling unit amenities (max. reduction = 110 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
Amenities such as additional bathrooms, fireplaces, etc.
Subd. 5. Minimum Setback from Perimeter of Site: 20 feet, except as modified below. This
setback shall apply to structures, parking, and recreational areas.
(a) Increased setback for three-story buildings. The required structure setback shall be
increased to 40 feet if the building exceeds two and one-half stories.
(b) Increased setback adjacent to less intensive zoning district. The setback adjacent to or
across a street from property of a less intensive zoning district shall be increased to
40 feet.
(c) Increased setback for required buffer yard. The required setback shall be increased
when necessary to abide by buffer yard requirements.
Subd. 6. Street Setbacks: The following yard setback shall be required adjacent to public or
private streets. Structures, parking areas, and active recreational areas shall not be located
within this setback area. The required yard setback shall be based on the classification of
the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Private Street: 25 feet. Parking areas and recreational areas shall be exempt from
this requirement.
(b) Local Roadway: 40 feet
(c) Minor Collector Roadway: 50 feet
(d) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Setbacks between buildings within a development: 30 feet or the average
height of the two structures, whichever is greater
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Subd. 8. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage: 60 percent of the total lot area. Impervious
surface coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices are
implemented which, according to the City Engineer, exceed stormwater retention and
treatment regulations. However, in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 70
percent of the lot area remaining after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
Section 841.2.06. (R4) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The design and development standards of Section 841.4 shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall not exceed 45 feet or three stories,
whichever is greater. In the case that a structure is not equipped with a compliant fire
sprinkler system, the maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
SECTION 841.3 RESERVED
SECTION 841.4 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR MID DENSITY AND MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Section 841.4.01. Generally. The standards of this Section shall apply to the R3 and R4 zoning
districts, subject to requirements set forth in other sections of this ordinance. These standards are
established to achieve a high standard of development, to create vibrant and high quality
neighborhoods, and to protect the natural environment.
Section 841.4.02. Building Materials and Design.
Subd. 1. Building Materials.
(a) Generally. All exterior building materials shall be durable and consistent with
relevant codes, regulations, and other industry standards.
(b) Accent materials. No less than 20 percent of any façade facing a public or private
street shall be an accent material. These materials may include shakes, brick, stone,
face brick, decorative concrete, or others approved by the city.
(c) Multiple Family Structures. No less than 50 percent of the vertical exterior building
materials shall be non-combustible material such as brick, face brick, decorative
concrete or others approved by the city.
Subd. 2. Garage Doors. In the case that garage doors occupy more than half of the horizontal
building façade facing a street, architectural elements shall be provided to reduce the
monotonous appearance of garage doors. These elements may include varying the setback
of the garage doors, differentiating roof designs, constructing dormers, and installing
garage doors with windows or other design elements.
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Subd. 3. Building Modulation and Articulation. Buildings shall be modulated a minimum
of once per 50 feet of building perimeter to avoid long, monotonous building walls. This
may include varying building height, building setback, building orientation, roof pitch, roof
design, or significant differences in building materials/design.
Subd. 4. Enclosed Parking. Townhomes shall include garage space with a minimum capacity
of two vehicles, and multiple family structures shall include a minimum of one enclosed
or underground parking stall per dwelling unit.
Subd. 5. Utilities and Mechanical Equipment. All utilities shall be placed underground.
Mechanical and HVAC equipment serving individual dwellings shall be screened, to the
extent possible, from all public or private streets as well as from adjacent structures.
Equipment which serves more than dwelling unit shall be screened as follows:
(a) Rooftop Equipment. Equipment shall be screened through the use of architectural
elements and materials which are compatible with the overall design of the
building. Wood fencing or chain link fencing with slats shall not be permitted.
(b) Ground Equipment. Equipment shall be screened with walls which are constructed of
materials which are compatible with the building or with landscaping which is
opaque during the entire year.
Subd. 6. Trash and Recycling Facilities.
(a) Trash and recycling bins for individual dwelling units shall be stored so not to be
prominently visible from streets or neighboring units.
(b) For other uses, all trash and recycling shall be stored within the principal building,
within an accessory structure, or within an enclosed outdoor area easily accessible
from the principal structure. The accessory structure or enclosed area shall be
constructed of similar materials and have compatible architecture as the principal
structure and shall abide by yard setback requirements.
Section 841.4.03. Landscaping Requirements.
Subd. 1. Generally. All areas within a development site shall be landscaped, except for areas
occupied by streets, sidewalks, trails, buildings, parking lots, driveways, walks,
recreational areas, plaza space, wetlands, wetland buffers, and woodlands. Landscaping
shall include trees, shrubs, plantings, and turf grass. Water conserving alternatives to
traditional Kentucky-Bluegrass are encouraged. Properly maintained prairie or natural
vegetation is encouraged within common open space and buffer yards. Species with known
vulnerability to disease or infestation shall not be permitted. Integrated stormwater
management practices, such as vegetative swales, vegetated filter strips, bioretention, and
raingardens, shall be considered landscaping and shall be included in the gross acreage of
the parcel when calculating impervious surface coverage.
Subd. 2. Building Setting. At least 10 feet of landscaped area shall be provided adjacent to
all buildings except for walks, driveways, and plaza/patio space. Walks within this
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landscaped area shall be limited to where practically necessary to serve access points of
buildings.
Subd. 3. Buffer Yards. Buffer yards shall be required adjacent to less intensive zoning
districts and adjacent to collector and arterial roadways. The buffer yard requirements are
described in Section 828.31 of the City Code.
Subd. 4. Overstory Deciduous Shade Trees and Coniferous Trees. A minimum of one
tree per 60 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot perimeter shall be required. Any lot perimeter
for which a buffer yard is required shall be excluded from this calculation.
(a) Size. Deciduous trees shall not be less than two caliper inches measured four feet off
ground, and coniferous trees shall not be less than five feet in height.
(b) Location. Tree location shall be approved by the city prior to planting.
(c) Type. Trees shall be suitable for the soil and site conditions and compliment others in
the area. Native species, as listed within the tree preservation ordinance are
required unless otherwise necessary. No more than 25 percent of trees may be of a
single species.
(d) Credit for Preserved Trees. The city may reduce the required number of overstory trees
if an applicant preserves more existing trees than required by the Tree Preservation
Ordinance, Section 828.41. The city shall determine the amount of credit granted
for such existing trees.
Subd. 5. Ornamental Trees. A minimum of one tree per 120 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot
perimeter shall be required. Any lot perimeter for which a buffer yard is required shall be
excluded from this calculation. One tree per 150 feet shall be required if a water conserving
alternative is utilized for the lawn or if bioretention or other low impact development
practices are implemented.
(a) Size. Trees shall not be less than one and one-half caliper inches measured four feet
off ground.
(b) Location. Tree location shall be approved by the city prior to planting.
(c) Type. Trees shall be suitable for the soil and site conditions and compliment others in
the area. Native species are required unless otherwise necessary. No more than 25
percent of trees may be of a single species.
Subd. 6. Understory Shrubs. In addition to trees, a full complement of understory shrubs
shall be provided to complete a quality landscape treatment of the lot. Shrubs shall be
potted and a minimum of 24 inches. In no instances shall the number of shrubs be less
than one per 40 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot perimeter. Any lot perimeter for which a
buffer yard is required shall be excluded from this calculation. One shrub per 50 feet shall
be required if a water conserving alternative is utilized for the lawn or if bioretention or
other low impact development practices are implemented.
Subd. 7. Parking Lot Landscaping. A minimum of eight percent of the total land area within
parking areas shall be landscaped. Parking lots with fewer than 10 stalls shall be exempt
from these requirements.
(a) Landscaping at least 12 feet in width shall separate parking lots into cells of no more
than 120 stalls.
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(b) Landscaping shall break up rows of parking approximately every 20 spaces.
(c) Species selection shall be guided by soils conditions and plantings shall be designed in
a way which increases the likelihood of long-term survival.
(d) Where practical, the landscaping areas shall be designed to receive stormwater runoff
from the adjacent parking area.
Subd. 8. Maintenance. The developer shall be responsible for establishing a long-term
maintenance plan to see that common space and buffer yard landscaping and fencing is
maintained in an attractive and well-kept condition and to replace any landscaping that
does not survive. Landscape irrigation, where necessary, shall be consistent with water
usage regulations.
Subd. 9. Landscaping Guarantee. The developer shall guarantee the growth and
maintenance of all plants for a minimum of two growing seasons following an inspection
of all completed plantings.
(a) The developer shall submit a financial guarantee and provide access to the property,
in forms acceptable to the city, prior to issuance of any building permit to ensure
the planting and survival of the plantings. The developer may transfer
responsibility of financial guarantee to another willing entity.
(b) Any plant which does not survive or has severely declined (for example, 25% of the
crown has died in the case of trees) shall be replaced, and the replacement will be
guaranteed for an additional two growing seasons. After the additional growing
seasons, any new plants which do not survive or have severely declined shall be
replaced. After provisions have been made for maintenance of these new plants,
the city shall release any remaining financial guarantee.
Subd. 10. Tree Preservation. Removal of significant trees and any construction activity
within residential districts shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the City’s Tree
Preservation Ordinance Section 828.41.
Section 841.4.05. Supplemental Requirements for Specific Uses within the R-3 and R-4
Residential Zoning Districts. In addition to the general standards specified for conditional uses
in section 825.39 of the City Code and other requirements of this ordinance, the following uses
shall not be permitted unless the city council determines that all of the specific standards contained
in this subdivision will be met:
Subd. 1. Religious Institutions.
(a) the minimum lot size shall be increased to 4 acres;
(b) the minimum lot width and depth shall be increased to 300 feet;
(c) shall abut an arterial roadway or abut a collector roadway no more than 1,500 feet from
an intersection with an arterial roadway;
(d) no exterior bells or loudspeakers;
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(e) buffer yard requirements adjacent to or across a street from property of a less intensive
zoning district or the same zoning district shall be increased to an opacity
measurement of 0.5. Buffer yard requirements are described in Section 828.31 of
the City Code.
(f) structures shall cover no more than 20 percent of the lot, and the maximum combined
floor area of all structures on a property shall not exceed 40,000 square feet;
(g) sanctuary seating capacity shall not exceed 500 persons;
(h) the number of persons on-site at any given time shall not exceed two times the capacity
of the sanctuary, with the exception of larger events no more than four times per
year. The city may place further limitations on the number of persons on-site based
on the number of parking stalls provided;
(i) residential uses shall not be permitted, with the following exceptions:
a. housing for clergy employed at the property, as an accessory use. Such housing
shall not exceed 4,000 square feet in floor area of habitable space, which shall
be counted against the total floor area allowed on a site; or
b.continuation of a residential use existing on the property prior to the religious
institution being established. Continuation of a residential use shall be limited
in term and be subject to Interim Use Permit approval;
(j) the property shall not be utilized for for-profit purposes, or regularly utilized by for-
profit entities;
(k) playgrounds and outdoor recreational areas shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet
from residential property with adequate screening to protect neighboring properties
from noise and adverse visual impacts;
(l) exterior building materials shall consist of the following materials: brick, natural stone,
stucco, Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product, copper, glass,
decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block, and/or decorative pre-
cast concrete panels. A maximum of 20 percent of the vertical building exterior
may be metal or fiber cement lap siding or other materials approved by the city, if
used as accent materials which are integrated into the overall building design.
(m) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 2. Educational Facilities.
(a) the minimum lot size shall be increased to 4 acres;
(b) the minimum lot width and depth shall be increased to 300 feet;
(c) shall abut an arterial roadway or abut a collector roadway no more than 1,500 feet from
an intersection with an arterial roadway;
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(d) no exterior bells or loudspeakers;
(e) buffer yard requirements adjacent to or across a street from property of a less intensive
zoning district or the same zoning district shall be increased to an opacity
measurement of 0.5. Buffer yard requirements are described in Section 828.31 of
the City Code.
(f) structures shall cover no more than 20 percent of the lot, and the maximum combined
floor area of all structures on a property shall not exceed 40,000 square feet;;
(h) the number of persons on-site at any given time shall not exceed 700, with the exception
of larger events no more than four times per year. The city may place further
limitations on the number of persons on-site based on the number of parking stalls
provided;
(j) the property shall not be utilized for for-profit purposes, or regularly utilized by for-
profit entities;
(k) playgrounds and outdoor recreational areas shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet
from residential property with adequate screening to protect neighboring properties
from noise and adverse visual impacts;
(l) exterior building materials shall consist of the following materials: brick, natural stone,
stucco, Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product, copper, glass,
decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block, and/or decorative pre-
cast concrete panels. A maximum of 20 percent of the vertical building exterior
may be metal or fiber cement lap siding or other materials approved by the city, if
used as accent materials which are integrated into the overall building design.
(m) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 3. Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes.
(a) shall abut an arterial or a collector roadway;
(b) parking requirements shall be based on the number of employees of the facility,
expected guest visitation and the likelihood of residents owning vehicles. Parking
for residents of the facility shall be enclosed or underground, consistent with the
requirements of the zoning district;
(c) sufficient outdoor plaza and recreational areas shall be provided;
(d) exterior building materials shall consist of the following materials: brick, natural stone,
stucco, Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product, fiber cement
siding, copper, glass, decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block,
and/or decorative pre-cast concrete panels. A maximum of 20 percent of the
vertical building exterior may be metal, wood, or other materials approved by the
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city, if used as accent materials which are integrated into the overall building
design.
(e) the minimum required net lot area per unit shall be reduced by 50% for nursing home,
memory care, or similar units which do not include individual kitchens and where
residents are not able to drive. In order to reduce the required lot area in this way,
an agreement in a form and of substance acceptable to the City is required to be
recorded against the property ensuring that the units will remain nursing home or
memory care units.
(f) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 4. Day Care Facilities serving 16 or fewer persons
(a) shall abut an arterial or a collector roadway;
(b) shall not be operated within a townhome or multiple family dwelling;
(c) parking requirements shall be based on the number of employees of the facility and the
number of clients to be served. Circulation shall be sufficient so drop-off and pick-
up of clientele does not interfere with the right-of-way;
(d) sufficient outdoor recreational areas shall be provided;
(e) the facility shall meet licensing requirements as required by law;
(f) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 5. State Licensed Residential Facility or housing with services establishment
registered under chapter 144D, serving 16 or fewer persons
(a) shall abut an arterial or a collector roadway;
(b) shall not be operated within a townhome or multiple family dwelling;
(c) parking requirements shall be based on the number or residents at the facility as well
as the number of employees. Parking for residents of the facility shall be enclosed
or underground, consistent with the requirements of the zoning district;
(d) the facility shall meet licensing requirements as required by law;
(e) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
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SECTION IV. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the Medina city council this __ day of ________, 2018.
______________________________
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
Published in the Crow River News on the ___ day of ______, 2018.
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Commercial
Business
Rural Commercial
Institutional
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Peter
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Ardmore
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Suburban Residential (SR)
Urban Residential (UR)
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Business (B)
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina Park Commission
FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: February 16, 2018
DATE OF MEETING: February 21, 2018
SUBJECT: Park Commission Meeting Report
2. Additions to Agenda
If any Park Commissioner wishes to add an item to the agenda after the agenda has
already been posted, the agenda item must be proposed at this point in the meeting. The
Park Commission must agree to add the item by motion.
No attachments for this item.
5. City Council Update
This is a reoccurring agenda item to have City Council Liaison to the Park Commission
John Anderson give an update at each meeting on what is happening at the Council level.
No attachments for this item.
6. Hamel Legion Park – Baseball Storage and Fence Topper Request – Heritage Christian
Academy
This is not a request for city park funds; both requests are at Heritage’s expense. Heritage
will be utilizing the Paul Fortin Memorial Field in Hamel Legion Park as their home
field. The city contract requires that they maintain the field (drag and chalk). In order for
them to effectively maintain the field, they are requesting permission to add a storage unit
for their own equipment near the ball field. Heritage and the Hawks will be meeting at
the field on Friday (after this report was completed) to discuss options. They will bring
their proposed options to the Park Commission at the meeting.
Heritage would also like to add yellow fence toppers at their own expense to the outfield
fences. Previously the Park Commission has denied this request, but they would like to
ask again.
No attachments for this item.
Recommended Action: Provide recommendation on storage options for baseball in
Hamel Legion Park. Provide recommendation on allowing fence toppers at the Paul
Fortin Memorial Field
7. Hunter Lions Park – Baseball Mound and Warm-up Area Request – Hamel Athletic Club
This request also is not asking for any city park funds. The Hamel Athletic Club is
currently the only organized baseball league using the ballfield at Hunter Lions Park.
They have a need for another field with a mound and would like the Park Commission’s
permission/recommendation to build a mound and add a warm-up area down the third
baseline. If the Park Commission agrees to the request; HAC will seek quotes for the
work and donate the funds to the City of Medina to manage the project through a
contractor.
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Recommended Action: Provide recommendation on allowing HAC to add a mound and
warm-up area to Hunter Lions Park
8. Park Improvement Funding Program
Park Commissioner Liz Weir has suggested the attached changed to the Park
Improvement Funding Program. Chair Steve Lee and city staff support the changes.
Recommended Action: Review proposed changes to the program and make
recommendation to City Council for approval.
9. Public Parkland Setbacks – R1, R2, R3 Zoning Districts
City Planner Dusty Finke’s report discusses the need to update these zoning districts to
comply with the Draft 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan. Staff seeks the Park
Commission’s input on public parkland setbacks. The R1 and R2 zoning districts allow a
reduction of 10 feet for the rear setback for lots which abut an open space or common
area. The language is not specific related to public parks, so staff has interpreted this
language fairly broadly, allowing the reduction of setback adjacent to public parks. The
Planning Commission recommended that the full setback be required from public
parkland, and that the language be updated to be more explicit that no reduction is
permitted adjacent to parks. Staff has updated the language to this effect on pages 2 and
5 of the draft ordinance.
Recommended Action: Provide recommendation to City Council on public parkland
setback requirements in the R1, R2, and R3 zoning districts.
10. Staff Report
a. Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program Grant – County Road 101 Trail
Connection – The City Council will be reviewing this item at their February 20, 2018
meeting to be able to take action prior to the grant application deadline. Staff will update
the Park Commission on their action at the February 21st meeting. Please review the
packet items submitted to the City Council and feel free to attend the City Council
meeting on February 20, 2018 to voice your opinions.
b. Review of 2018 Goals – the attached 2018 goals list has been updated to reflect the Park
Commission’s direction at the January meeting. Please review and retain for your
records.
c. General Items. This agenda item is to give a verbal update on any other general park
items.
Staff representation at the February 21st Park Commission meeting will be Assistant City
Administrator Jodi Gallup and Public Works Director Steve Scherer.
2018 Park Commission Goals
1. List of annual items
i) January – Annual Goal Setting Session
ii) April – Participate in Annual City Clean-up Day (discuss in March)
iii) May – Annual Park Tour – May 16th at 5 p.m.
iv) June/July – Capital Improvement Plan Review (review in June)
v) September – Participate in Annual Celebration Day (discuss in August)
vi) Review applicable grants as they become available.
2. Park & Trail Master Plan
This plan was approved in March 2014, but should be reviewed annually for changes.
Please continue to bring this plan with to all future meetings to reference. A subset of this
item will be to:
- Review the trail plan to look at trail connections, topography, and safety.
- Update trail map and priorities to align with 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
- Review the trail maintenance plan and the life of each trail.
- Address off-set shoulder trails such as Medina Road and Hamel Road.
- Continue to work towards making a multi-use trail connection to Baker Park
Reserve from the east.
- Master Plan Subcommittee: Cole, Rumsey, and Jacob
3. Review Park Dedication Revenues versus planned Park Improvements
Review Park Dedication revenues versus planned park improvements to make sure the
city is being good stewards of the limited funds set aside for future park improvements.
- Study the park dedication ordinance and evaluate if the calculation needs to be
updated.
- Look at other revenue sources such as grants, donations, or the City’s general
fund.
- Conduct a thorough review and overhaul of existing Park/Trail Capital
Improvement Plan.
- Update 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at June and July meetings
after Spring Park Tour.
4. Create a Parks/Trails Donation Program
The City has a park bench donation program, but there is no formal written policy. The
Park Commission would like to create a more formal donation program policy to cover
all types of donations to the parks and trails such as land, easements, money, trees,
benches, playground equipment, etc. This policy could also address naming rights for
significant contributions or memorial plaques for smaller gifts.
- Subcommittee: Thies
5. Review Funding Policy for Ballfield Improvements
In 2010, the Park Commission established a funding policy for ball field lighting and
irrigation projects within our parks. The policy indicated that the City would pay a 25%
cost-share to help fund the construction of ball field lights and irrigation systems. This
policy needs to be evaluated to determine if 25% is the correct amount for a cost-share.
- Subcommittee: Weir, Lee, and Cole
6. Youth Park Commissioner Projects
This item is to allow the Youth Park Commissioners to come up with a specific project to
benefit our parks so they can be showcased in a future city newsletter and/or publication.
2018 Planned Park & Trail Improvements
CSAH 115 Trail – between Tower Drive and Hamel Road
Hamel Legion Park
• New Lights on Little League Field
• New Dugouts on Little League Field
Maple Park
• Install new pavilion
• Pave parking lot
Fields of Medina Park
• Second basketball hoop
Lakeshore Park
• Look into placement of bench by water
Park Commissioner Park Assignments
o Weir: Holy Name Park & City Hall
o Jacob: Rainwater Nature Area
o Morrison: Lakeshore Park & Walnut Park
o Cole: The Park at Fields of Medina
o Rumsey: Hunter Lions Park
o Thies: Tomann Preserve
o Lee: Hamel Legion Park and Maple Park
o Kingsley: Medina Morningside Park
o Lubenow: Medina Lake Preserve
Hennepin County Bikeway Page 1 of 2 February 20, 2018
Participation Program Grant City Council Meeting
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson
DATE: February 15, 2017
MEETING: February 20, 2018 City Council
SUBJ: Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program Grant
Background
Hennepin County annually provides grants to support the construction of bikeways within the
County as part of its Bikeway Participation Program. The grants are a 50/50 match with local
dollars up to a maximum of $100,000. Applications are due March 1, 2018.
The City received a grant of approximately $50,000 in 2017 for the trail to be constructed along
Pinto Drive from Hamel Road to Tower Drive.
City staff has identified a short trail connection along County Road 101 as a candidate for a grant
application in 2018. The trail would connect the existing trail on the west of County Road 101
and north of Evergreen Road down to an existing underpass under County Road 101, and then
continue east of County Road 101 to the future elementary school being constructed by the
Wayzata School District. A location map is attached.
The City is partnering with Wayzata School and the City of Plymouth on the project. They
intend to extend the trail along the southern portion of the Wayzata School Property to
Yellowstone Lane. Ultimately, this trail is intended to be continued by the City of Plymouth
along future 54th Avenue to Peony. This trail would provide access to an extensive network in
Plymouth.
Staff conservatively estimates the construction cost of the trail at approximately $40,000. There
will need to be either wetland impacts or a bridge over the ditch east of County Road 101, which
could add an additional $10,000-$15,000 for mitigation costs. With an additional 30% overhead
and contingency, the potential project cost would be $65,000.
The Park Commission has previously recommended that this project be included in the Capital
Improvement Program in 2019. The CIP approved by the City Council included more than the
estimated cost in 2019.
Potential Council Action
Staff intends to continue discussions with Wayzata Schools and the City of Plymouth on the
project and the potential grant application.
There is a good deal of slope on the western portion of the trail to get from County Road 101
down to the tunnel. Generally, trails are supposed to be under 5% slope to maintain
accessibility. Guidelines include allowances for short segments of trails to be up to 8.3% if
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necessitated by existing conditions. To achieve a 5% slope, there would need to be substantial
amounts of grading and a significantly larger easement area would be necessary. Staff believes
the most practical solution would be to strive for a trail with a slope of 8%, but is cautious that
the amount of work that it would take to justify Hennepin County that it is necessary to do so.
The City may need to spend as much on surveying and engineering as the grant would provide to
show the difficulty of the slope on paper.
Nonetheless, staff believes the trail connection may be a good candidate for the bikeway
participation program. Staff seeks authorization to apply for the grant if staff determines that the
grant requirements will not be overly onerous. If the Council concurs, staff would recommend
the following actions:
1. Move to direct staff to apply for the Hennepin County Bikeway Participation Program
if staff determines the grant is appropriate for the proposed segment
2. Move to adopt the resolution supporting grant application for the Hennepin County
Bikeway Participation Program.
Attachments
1) Project Location Map
2) Resolution supporting grant application
3) Potential trail layout
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SHAWNEE WOODS
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WESTFALEN
COMANCHE
SUNRISE
CASSIA
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CLYDESDALELINDEN
County Road 101 - Wayzata School ConnectionProject Location
Future Wayza ta Elementary
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Proj ect Location
Future City of Plymouth Trail
Resolution No. 2018-##
February 20, 2018
Member ______ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2018-##
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GRANT APPLICATION
FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY BIKEWAY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County (the “County”) provides funding assistance through its
Bikeway Participation Program to implement effective bikeway projects that extend the
Hennepin County bikeway system, supports local plans, and supports the implementation of the
Hennepin County Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified construction of a trail connection from the west side
of County Road 101 easterly to the future elementary school to be constructed by the Wayzata
School District (the “Project”) as an opportunity to extend the County and City bikeway and trail
systems and to support the implementation of the County and City Transportation Plans; and
WHEREAS, the Project is identified on the City’s trail plan, the City’s transportation
plan, the Hennepin County bike plan, the Hennepin County transportation plan, and the
Metropolitan Council’s Regional Trail plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has included funds within its 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to
match grant funds which may be provided by the Bikeway Participation Program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
that the City request funding for the Project through the Hennepin County Bikeway Participation
Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff is hereby authorized and directed to take
necessary actions to apply for such funding.
Resolution No. 2018-## 2
February 20, 2018
Dated: February 20, 2018.
By: ______________________
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest:
By: __________________________________
Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
________ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
And the following voted against same:
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
1 inch = 30 feet
10 ft. bituminous trail - approx 95 lin. ft. - Max 8% slope
10 ft. bituminous trail - approx 75 lin. ft. - Max 8% slope
10'x20' bituminous landing - Max 2% slope
Existing Tunnel
10 ft. bituminous trail - approx 170 lin. ft. - Approx. 4% slope
Trail to be constructed on Wayzata School property
Wetland impact - amount to be determined
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Project Location
Existing Tunnel
Wayzata School Trail
County Road 101
County Road 101 - Wayzata School Connection