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AGENDA
MEDINA PARK COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019 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:
October 16, 2019 Regular Meeting
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda)
5) City Council Update
6) Jan Har, LLP (Adam’s Pest Control) – Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Site Plan
Review – PIDs 04-118-23-21-0001 and 04-118-23-24-0001 – North of Hwy 55,
West of Willow Dr. – Park Dedication Review
7) Staff Report
a) Diamond Lake Regional Trail Search Corridor
b) Robert G Mitchell Jr. Designated Beneficiary Fund
c) Park Commissioner Terms Expiring
d) General Items
8) Adjourn
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina Park Commission
FROM: Jodi Gallup, Assistant City Administrator
DATE OF REPORT: November 15, 2019
DATE OF MEETING: November 20, 2019
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 the City Council Liaison to the Park Commission
give an update at each meeting on what is happening at the Council level. City Council
member John Anderson has been appointed as the Liaison to the Park Commission for
2019.
No attachments for this item.
6. Jan Har, LLP (Adam’s Pest Control) – Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Site Plan Review,
Conditional Use Permit (North of Hwy 55, West of Willow Dr) – Park Dedication Review
Planning Director Dusty Finke’s report provides the details of the applicant’s request for
approval of various land use applications to allow for a business development on property
located north of Highway 55, approximately 1300 feet west of Willow Drive. The
applicant proposes construction of a 43,000 square-foot, three-story office building with a
bar restaurant and a 13,100 square foot accessory building for shop, warehouse, and
vehicle storage. The park dedication analysis can be found on pages 5-6 of the attached
report.
See attached report.
Recommended Action: Make recommendation on park dedication.
7. Staff Report
a. Diamond Lake Regional Trail Search Corridor – Three Rivers Park District has begun the
process in identifying land for the Diamond Lake Regional Trail, which will run north-
south through eastern Medina. The regional trail will start on the south end in Wayzata
and run north to Diamond Lake near Rogers (see attached search corridor map). Three
Rivers Park District will work with staff to identify possible locations for the trail and
then bring options to the February 19th Park Commission meeting for a workshop to
determine the best route and alternative routes. The next step will be to engage the public,
which we are proposing holding an “open house” during Medina Clean-up Day on April
25th to reach a larger audience.
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b. Robert G Mitchell Jr. Designated Beneficiary Fund - A new Fund has been created to
help support Medina’s parks, trails, and wetlands. Medina resident Lucy Mitchell, wife of
late Mayor Bob Mitchell, along with her family have established the Robert G. Mitchell,
Jr. Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation with an initial gift of $250,000 to the fund. This
fund has been established as a perpetual endowment from which the City of Medina can
receive distributions for special projects in support of improvements to the city’s parks,
trails, and wetlands. The fund cannot be used to support general operations and
maintenance of the city’s parks, trails, and wetlands. The city is extremely grateful to the
Mitchell/Crosby Family for this generous gift, which will provide indispensable funds to
improve our parks, trails, and wetlands into the future.
c. Park Commissioner Terms Expiring – There are two park commission seats with terms
expiring at the end of 2019: Elizabeth Weir and Jeff Rumsey. Please let me know if
you’d like to renew your term. The application deadline will be in mid-December.
d. General Items. This agenda item is to give a verbal update on any other general park
items.
Staff representation at the November 20th Park Commission meeting will be Assistant City
Administrator Jodi Gallup and Public Works Director Steve Scherer.
Medina Park Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT
October 16, 2019
Medina City Hall
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The Park Commission of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on October 16, 2019 at 7:00
p.m. at Medina City Hall. Park Commission Chair Steve Lee presided.
1) Call to Order
Commissioners Present: Steve Lee, Ann Thies, John Jacob, Terry Sharp, Mary
Morrison, Elizabeth Weir, Jeff Rumsey
Commissioners Absent: None
Also Present: Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Assistant City
Administrator Jodi Gallup, City Council member John
Anderson
2) Additions to the Agenda: None
3) Approval of the Minutes from:
September 18, 2019 Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Jacob and seconded by Morrison to approve the minutes from
September 18, 2019 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
4) Public Comments (on items not on the agenda): None.
5) City Council Update
Anderson provided an update to the Park Commission on recent City Council actions.
6) Mark of Excellence Homes – Weston Woods – East of Mohawk Drive and North of
Hwy 55 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Concept Plan – Park
Dedication Review
Gallup provided an overview presentation of the applicant’s request for a comprehensive
plan amendment to change land use from business to residential and move up the staging
from 2025 to 2020. The PUD Concept Plan shows 76 twinhomes on the north property
(Roy Property) and 41 single-family, 33 townhomes, and 5.5 acres of park/open
space/land preservation on the south property (Cavanaugh Property).
Gallup stated that the park dedication ordinance allows 10% of buildable land, which
would total 7.5 acres, or 8% of cash-in-lieu, which would be approximately $600,000 to
$800,000, or a combination of land and cash. These amounts are the standard required
park dedication amounts for any development. The applicant has suggested protection of
5.5 acres of wooded area with a small active park, construction of parking/trailhead, and
a trail connection from the north lot to the south lot. If preservation and amenities only
meet standard park dedication ordinance requirement, it may not support the applicant’s
requested flexibility.
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Gallup stated that if the applicant’s comprehensive plan amendment is approved, it will
add approximately 74 additional homes to the area that were originally slated to be
business land in the comprehensive plan. This development also proposes 76 twinhomes
five years sooner than originally planned. The Park Commission may want to take this
into consideration when determining the amount, size, and locations of future parks in the
area. It was noted that this area of the city has other land to the west of Mohawk and
north of Chippewa that is zoned to add 65-80 homes in five years, and there could be
potential long-term (20+ years) future residential development to the north.
Gallup stated that staff’s recommendation would be to recommend construction of an
east-west trail and construction of a north-south trail. Staff requests Park Commission
discussion and direction on an active park. Staff suggests acquiring the preservation area
as justification for the comprehensive plan amendment/PUD instead of taking it as park
dedication.
Morrison noted that the amount of park/open space land dedication being proposed is
only 5.5 acres, but the park dedication ordinance could allow up to 7.5 acres. Discussion
took place noting that trails and cash-in-lieu could be combined to reach the full park
dedication requirements.
Bill Griffith, Attorney representing applicant Mark Smith, stated that they are not
proposing less than the minimum. He also noted that while this commission is only
looking at park and trail dedication, the City Council is considering other public
infrastructure to meet the public benefits test as justification for the comprehensive plan
amendment/PUD. He stated that the non-park benefit is the extension of Chippewa Road.
Griffith noted that the primary opportunity to the city is that the applicant would develop
the north and south parcels together. This would produce 3.0 units per acre for the overall
land, which is the minimum the Metropolitan Council will consider for development. He
noted that this community has priority to develop slowly and this density is important in
achieving that goal.
Griffith discussed the applicant’s plan design showing an upland buffer area in the north
east section of this development to help screen this development from the Bridgewater
neighborhood. He stated that the proposed park would allow for the preservation of
woodland, which would be plowed down if this parcel stayed zoned as business. He
pointed out the trailhead and 20 parking spaces the applicant proposes to develop.
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Weir stated that the trailhead as proposed is too intrusive located in the center of the
wooded area. She noted that forest trees need trees to protect them from blowing over.
The other Park Commissioners concurred with this statement.
Weir questioned if the upland area is not developed, who would maintain it?
Mark Smith, applicant, stated that the upland area may be converted to a wetland. He
stated the area would be owned by the homeowner’s association.
Sharp stated that he liked the opportunity for a neighborhood park, but also liked the idea
of preserving the trees.
Jacob stated that he loved the concept of tree preservation, but then questioned what the
city does to find an active park. He stated that it is important to have trail connections. He
suggested looking at the larger area to have a concept plan on where a future park could
be built.
Thies stated that she would like to see the wooded area containing the knoll preserved.
She also stated that an active park is needed to serve these residents.
Morrison stated that she would also like to see this knoll preserved, but not to build a
parking lot into or next to the woods. She noted that this whole area will need a park
where the community can gather, not just a woodland. She also noted the importance of
trail connections.
Rumsey agreed that the woods should not be carved out for parking. He stated that it was
important to have trail connections to Chippewa Road.
Weir agreed with what everyone had said thus far. She noted that the city has wanted a
slow growth approach for at least the last three election cycles, but this plan feels like it is
hurrying growth. With that said, she noted that this is a tremendous opportunity to get the
road and utilities built. She noted that having a trail up Mohawk to Corcoran was
important to the City of Corcoran. She questioned how successful a business would be in
this location because of access if land use designation stayed as business. She noted that
business uses are easier for the city because they need less city services but liked that the
residential development would not require as many trees to be torn down.
Lee stated that the city would want trails both east-west and north-south. He asked the
applicant if sidewalks were being proposed in the neighborhoods? Smith stated that there
were no sidewalks in the plans.
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Smith stated that the north side twinhomes have a private street and the south side would
have single family homes on a public street.
Weir suggested taking three acres for future park land on the northwest boarder, so it can
be combined with an additional three acres when property to the north develops. She
questioned if the applicant could build twinhomes on the western edge of the currently
preserved upland and still incorporate screening from Bridgewater. This could make up
for the lost density in acquiring the three acres of future active park land.
Lee recapped everyone’s comments by noting that they would like to see the woods
preserved in the south, but not count it against their park dedication requirement, removal
of the parking next to the woods, create trail connections east-west and north-south, and
consideration of Weir’s idea noted above.
Smith noted that the 17.6 acre Scherber property to the west of Wealshire is in the
Rockford School District. He suggested that if the Park Commission was looking for one
large active park to serve this area of town that the city might want to consider
purchasing this whole lot to be used as an active park. The Park Commission questioned
the topography but was intrigued by the idea if the land was flat enough and the price was
right.
7) Staff Report
• General Items – Gallup stated that she had not heard back from the sign vendor
for the Walnut Park Sign proposal, so that item will be coming back to a future
meeting. Scherer stated that the Field House had been winterized.
8) Adjourn
A motion was made by Jacob, seconded by Weir and passed unanimously, to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jodi Gallup
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Park Commission
FROM: Dusty Finke, Planning Director
DATE: November 15, 2019
MEETING: November 20, 2019 Park Commission
SUBJ: Jan Har LLP (Adam’s Pest Control)
Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Site Plan Review – PIDs 04-118-23-21-0001 &
04-118-23-24-0001 (north of Highway 55, 1300 feet west of Willow Drive)
Background
Jan Har, LLP (Adam’s Pest Control) has requested approval of various land use applications to
allow for a business development on property located north of Highway 55, approximately 1300
feet west of Willow Drive. The applicant proposes construction of a 43,000 square-foot, three-
story office building with a bar restaurant and a 13,100 square foot accessory building for shop,
warehouse, and vehicle storage.
The subject site is approximately 43 acres, but the western half is part of a large wetland basin
(Pioneer Creek). The northern five acres of the site is wooded, and the remainder is farmed. The
site slopes from east to west. A bald eagle eyrie is located within a large tree near Highway 55
on the edge of the wetland. Site and building construction would be subject to US Fish and
Wildlife Services regulations and recommendations.
Property to the east of the site is also guided for business, but much is currently farmland.
Graphic Packaging is located to the southeast. Rural homes in the City of Corcoran are located
to the north. The large wetland to the west is between 850-1350 feet in width, with rural
residential uses to the west. An aerial of the site and surrounding properties can be found at the
top of the following page.
The request includes the following land use applications, and staff recommends that they be
considered in this order:
1) Rezoning from Rural Business Holding (RBH) to Business (B) - The subject site, and
property to the east and south, is guided for business development in the Comprehensive
Plan. The subject site is currently zoned Rural Business Holding (RBH). The applicant
proposes to rezone both proposed lots to the Business (B) zoning district.
2) Preliminary Plat to plat property into two lots - The applicant proposes to plat the property
into two lots. The southern lot is proposed to be approximately 26.5 acres in size and to
be developed in this application. The northern lot is proposed to be approximately 19.5
acres in size for future development.
3) Site Plan review for construction of new buildings
4) Conditional Use Permit for Indoor Recreation, Outdoor Dining/Drinking area, and vehicle
repair
The Park Commission is primarily involved with the preliminary plat, to provide a
recommendation for how Park Dedication should be provided.
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Proposed Site Plan
The proposed uses of the principal building include office and bar/restaurant, which are
permitted in B zoning district. The applicant also proposes entertainment in the bar/restaurant
and outdoor seating. Indoor recreational uses and outdoor dining/drinking areas are allowed with
conditional use permit. The proposed uses of the accessory structure include warehouse and
vehicle storage, which are allowed uses and vehicle repair, which is a conditional use.
The table at the top of the following page compares the proposed construction to the dimensional
standards of the B district. This review is contingent upon rezoning to the B zoning district and
would need to be reevaluated if the City does not approve of the requested rezoning.
It appears that the access drive and circulation for the accessory building does not meet
minimum setback requirements from Highway 55. It appears that this area is wider than it would
need to be, so staff recommends a condition that the plans be adjusted to abide by setback
requirements. With the exception of this portion of the access lane, it appears the proposed site
plan meets dimensional standards of the district.
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B District
Requirement
Principal
Building
Accessory
Building
Minimum Front Yard Setback 40 feet 330 feet (cul-de-
sac)
510 feet (cul-de-
sac)
Minimum Rear Yard Setback 25 feet 820 feet (west) 1300 feet (west)
Minimum Interior Yard
Setback
25 feet
(15 feet if integrated)
300 feet (north)
330 feet (east)
550 feet (north)
40 feet (east)
Setback from Highway 55 50 feet 127 feet 62 feet
Setback from Residential 100 feet
(75 feet w/ screening)
800 feet
(southwest)
N/A
Setback for Structures >35’ + foot per foot +7 feet N/A
Minimum Parking Setbacks
Front Yard 25 feet 30 feet (south)
19 feet (south)
Rear and Side Yard 15 feet 120 feet (north)
900 feet (west)
50 feet (east)
Residential (east) 100 feet
(60 feet w/ screening)
800 feet
(southwest)
1300 feet
(southwest)
Maximum Hardcover 70% 17.3% (total) 17.3% (total)
Building Height 45 feet 37.6’ (42’ to top
of arch. element)
22’ (27’ to top of
arch. Element)
Wetlands and Floodplains
The western half of the property is within a large wetland basin which is connected with the
headwaters of Pioneer Creek. A smaller basin is located in the woods to the north and a
drainageway in the east-central area of the property near the proposed lot line. No wetland
impacts are proposed. The applicant has proposed to subdivide the property such that Lot 2
could receive access without wetland impacts, but some impacts may be requested to cross the
drainageway when Lot 2 is developed.
The wetland protection ordinance requires upland
buffers with average width as described to the right:
The plan identifies the required buffers and the
applicant proposes very little disturbance within the buffers, only to accommodate the discharge
from a filtration basin to the northwest.
FEMA floodplain maps identify a large “Zone A” floodplain within the large wetland basin to
the west. Neither FEMA nor the Pioneer-Sarah Creek Watershed have identified a base flood
elevation for this basin, but the structures are proposed more than 10 feet above the elevation of
the floodplain location. No impacts are proposed within the mapped floodplain.
Tree Preservation
578 significant trees were identified on the site, mostly within the wooded area to the north,
along the boundaries of the site and adjacent to the wetlands. Additional trees were not located
Wetland Required
buffer
Large basin to west 35 feet
Northern wetland (wooded) 35 feet
Eastern wetland 25 feet
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on the island west of the large wetland. The applicant proposes to remove two trees for the street
construction (0.3%) and eight trees (<10% of trees on Lot 1) for construction of the building.
The tree preservation ordinance would permit 10% of the trees on the site to be removed in
connection with “initial site development” (streets, utilities) and an additional 10% of the trees
from each lot to be removed for other construction.
Preliminary Plat
The applicant proposes to plat the subject property into two lots. The subject site has two
property identification numbers, but staff did not find record of previous subdivision. The B and
BP district have different minimum lot standards, but it appears that both proposed lots far
exceed the minimum standards of either district. The following table compares the proposed
lots to the standards of the B and BP districts.
B Requirement BP
Requirement
Lot 1
(south lot)
Lot 2
(north lot)
Minimum Lot Area 3 acres 3 acres 26.58 acre 19.59 acre
Minimum Lot Width 175 feet 200 feet 1440 feet 935 feet
Minimum Lot Depth 175 feet 200 feet 660 feet 1440 feet
Transportation, Streets and Right-of-way
The applicant proposes to construct a road to connect to Willow Drive as a primary access. The
applicant proposes a temporary access into the site from Highway 55 for three years following
completion of the building.
There is property owned by another party between the subject site and Willow Drive. City staff
is working with the owners to secure public right-of-way which would allow the applicant to
construct the street. The City would then accept this street as a public roadway. Without the
street connection to Willow Drive, it is likely that staff would be requiring a traffic analysis and
potentially major improvements on Highway 55 if the applicant were proposing as primary
access. Staff recommends a condition that the plat and site plan review are contingent upon
construction of the street to connect to Willow Drive.
Staff recommends a condition that the owner provide documentation acceptable to the City
Attorney to ensure closure of the access onto Highway 55 within three years after completion of
the building. Staff also recommends a condition that the plat be updated to dedicate right-of-way
for the proposed cul-de-sac from Willow Drive.
Provided the access to Willow Drive is constructed, the City Engineer did not raise concerns
related to the City’s transportation system. The City Engineer did not oppose the temporary right
from Highway 55. However, the City Engineer did raise concern with access directly onto
Highway 55 if the access to Willow Drive is not provided.
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Park Dedication
Ordinance Requirements
City’s subdivision regulations require up to one of the following amounts to be dedicated for
parks, trails, and open space purposes:
• 2.4 acres of land to be dedicated – 10% of the buildable property
• $64,000 (estimated) in-lieu of land dedication – 8% of the pre-developed market value
• Combination of land and cash
The estimated cash fee is based upon the sales price of the land from a year ago, and will need to
be confirmed by the City Assessor prior to final plat.
Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan
No park or trail improvements are identified in the City’s Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan, a
map of which is attached for reference.
The City’s natural resource inventory and Open Space Plan identify the wooded area in the
northern portion of the site as a “good” quality maple-basswood forest. This quality of woodland
is very uncommon in the metropolitan area and has been identified as a priority for conservation.
At this point, no development is proposed on the northern lot so no disturbance of the woodland
is proposed. However, Park Dedication during review of the plat provides opportunity for
preservation.
Proposed Parks, Trails and Open Space
The applicant proposes preservation of the approximately 20 acre wetland area and installation
of three bike repair stations in City parks as park dedication. Wetland areas have certain
protections through the wetland conservation act and City ordinances. It appears that the bike
repair stations retail for approximately $750-$1500+installation costs.
The applicant has also discussed the possibility of trails to access the natural amenities of the
site, specifically the eagles’ eyrie and the woods to the north. The Park Commission can discuss
whether such trails, although internal to the site, could provide a broader public use, perhaps in
connection with a trailhead.
Park, Trail, Open Space Discussion
Staff recommends discussion related to preservation of the wooded area in the northern portion
of the site. The City’s natural resource inventory identifies this as a comparatively high-quality
natural resource in the City and a priority for protection.
Existing City regulations and practical realities of the site provide some protections. The City’s
tree preservation ordinance would require replacement if more than 10% of the trees were
proposed to be removed. The wetland to the west and north provide buffer requirements, and
when combined with property line setbacks from the residential property to the north, encompass
a fair amount of the area. These factors, combined with the topography of this portion of the
property, would suggest construction in their area may be challenging.
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With all of that being said, there would be no prohibition against disturbance within most of the
wooded area. In past examples, the City and property owner have agreed on partial credit for
preservation when the City hasn’t required the actual full dedication of land into City ownership.
Based upon the challenges with construction in this case, it appears that this may be an
opportunity.
If the Park Commission believes this is an appropriate opportunity in this case, the following
action could be taken:
Move to recommend staff to discuss appropriate credit for the preservation of the wooded
area with the property owner, with the remainder of park dedication to be provided as
cash-in-lieu of land dedication.
Attachments
1. Applicant narrative
2. Preliminary Plat and Plans (Civil dated 10/28/2019; Arch dated 9/11/2019)
3. Park and Trail Plan
Project Overview and Narrative
Adam’s Pest Control, Inc., Valued Member of the Community for 36 Years, Continues To Grow
Adam’s Pest Control, Inc has operated in Medina since 1983 when it purchased the Anchor Motel at 872 Hwy
55, next to Peg’s Countryside Cafe. This 8 unit hotel and landlord quarters over time was converted to office
space and upgraded multiple times over the years until Adam’s outgrew it.
The company that owned the property was actually Don-Har, LLP and when Don Hanson passed away in
1995, it became Jan-Har, LLP. This was the first property owned by the partnership. Today, Jan-Har owns 5
properties including locations in Nisswa, Milaca, and now 3 in Medina.
In 2000, Jan-Har purchased Village Auto Body at 922 Hwy and in 2007 tore down the two dumpy garages and
upgraded the neighborhood with a beautiful 13,200 square foot office building, warehouse and single vehicle
repair bay. The original building housed Complete Eye Care of Medina, a startup, and a Commercial Bank of
Minnesota, a small loan office for Heron Lake States Bank. Shortly after moving in, Jan-Har remodeled their
old office building at 872 which is now home to Pilates and State Farm.
Adam’s again is outgrowing its facility and so Jan-Har purchased the property we are discussing today in 2018.
While over 44 acres, the western 19.71 acres is wetland (Wetland 3 Type 1/2/3 PEM1C/B/A Floodplain
Forest/Seasonally Flooded Basin/Shallow Marsh). On the North end that borders Corcoran, specifically the
Eastern half, exists a forest that Dusty tells me it is considered Moderate Quality Basswood Maple forest. The
unique part of the property is the bald eagles nest right on the busy, noisy highway. Unfortunately, people
frequently stop on the shoulder of 55 to take pictures.
The 2020 Plan
Jan-Har is planning its next building for Adam’s. It will be a 3 story office building with some tenant space on all
3 floors, and likely with a bar/restaurant with a patio that overlooks the eagle’s nest and wetlands.
There will be a second building, tucked into the hill, that will hold the warehouse, requisition room (where
technicians get their products), indoor vehicle storage, and vehicle repair bay.
Access
For access, we are requesting highway 55 right in, right out only access, converting the existing shoulders to
turn lanes until we have been in the property for 3 years or the private road to Willow is built for 3 years,
whichever is later. This is so customers can find the restaurant easily and learn how to get in/out via WIllow.
Without this access, the restaurant concept is a non-starter. We would be fine with signing a closure
agreement in advance to this effect.
Utilities
We expect to get water and sewer through the rights of way easement of the private road, although the city’s
sewer only extends a little bit north on Willow. TwinCo is on septic. There is talk the city will have to extend the
sewer north on Willow and install a grind/lift/pump station because that area is lower than the sewer system
near Graphics Packaging (formerly Walter G Anderson). The lift station, if that is the design, will service our
property, Twin Co, and the future development of the two parcels adjacent to the private road and the Cates
Ranch, east of Willow.
It is unfortunate that the city does not have water and sewer further west on Hwy 55 in front of our property. It
becomes a significant extra expense for us to connect to them - approximately 1400’ to extend these utilities
from Willow to the edge of our property.
Private Road
St. Louis Park Investments (SLPI) owns the two outlots set aside for a future private road. The also own the
parcel north of the private road, parcel to the south of the private road, and the TwinCo property. The private
road right of way was created decades ago to give those parcels and our property access. The agreement,
written by the city, and agreed upon by the city and SLPI was poorly written, in many people’s opinions. Our
development does not appear to trigger anything. Therefore, SLPI’s stance, despite our best efforts to
negotiate with them, is to pay nothing towards the water, sewer and a private road.
We have met with Bob Atkinson who claims to have the SLPI properties and Cates property under contract. It
sounds like he has submitted something to the city about rezoning the Cates property. Supposedly, he wants
to put in large industrial parks on these properties, build the private road, and develop it before we do. We
hope this is the case, but we can’t confirm any of this. His realtor is Rose Lorsung. She indicates we are a little
ahead of them with city submittals, but I think they plan to break ground before us.
The agreement between SLPI and the city says the city won’t maintain the road. I would hope the city would
reconsider this position if the road, including a short extension up to the culdesac on our property, were built to
city specs, but this is up to the city and SLPI or Bob Atkinson if he buys it.
Park Dedication Fees
Because the property is two parcels and we plan to
subdivide them differently - near the grove of
trees/small wetland in the middle of the property, we
are submitting the subdivision request soon. We
understand this triggers a park dedication fee and
given no park is planned for the area, we would have
to pay the fee, or it could be reduced or stayed if a
nature area was preserved. We’d like to offer up the
19.71 acre wetland as a preserved area. In addition,
we’d like to provide the city with three bike repair
stations (with tools and a pump) that the city can
install in the central park, at the police station (where
an annual Bike Safety Rodeo starts), and at a park at
24 & 19, which is on two popular bike trails.
Subdivision
The current properties are two parcels, but we want the parcels to be configured differently. Therefore, we are
submitting a subdivision request. We’d like it named “Adams”. You can see them in the proposed packet.
We’re asking that the southern parcel, where these buildings will be built, be rezoned Business (B).
While we plan on selling the northern parcel, we’d like to direct it to be multi-family residential, an apartment
building some day. As defined, with underground parking, we think it could hold up to a 4 story, 116 unit,
building. This would tremendously help the bar/restaurant concept. The unique parcel could allow for a
structure surrounded on 3 sides by mature trees and a beautiful wetland to the west. The entry could be via a
private entrance between trees. Walking paths could enhance the residential experience along the wetlands
and in this nice 100 year old forest. To the north are Corcoran single family homes, so it seems like a great
transition between single family homes and business. We are looking for guidance as to how this northern
property should be zoned. Or, should we let the buyer make that determination?
Timing
For timing, we hope to break ground with earth work around July 1, 2020, with major construction of the
building shell and exterior occurring between September 1 and December 31 to avoid any issues with the
eagles. To do this, much of the office and warehouse buildings will be built with precast panels having a more
modern appearance. The restaurant portion will likely be more typical construction, but also have a modern
feel. You know our tastes - it will be an attractive building.
We expect to move in around April 1, 2021, but the general contractor has not laid out an exact construction
schedule yet.
The last time we built in Medina, it took 9 months to get approval. W orking backwards from July 1, 2020
groundbreaking, we need to submit to the city by October 1, 2019, so that is our plan. Hopefully the approval
process will go quicker this time. One hang up last time was MnDOT. I encourage a meeting be set up soon to
get their unofficial reaction to this concept plan, so they can respond in a timely manner and not hold up the
process.
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