HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-75 Resolution Reflections Site Plan ReivewResolution No. 2023-75
July 5, 2023
Member DesLauriers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2023-75
RESOLUTION GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO
NITYA INVESTMENTS LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION
AT 872 HIGHWAY 55
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Nitya Investments LLC (the “Owner”) owns property located 872 Highway
55 (the “Property”), which is legally described as:
That part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, Township 118, Range
23, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the center line of County Road 116,
with the center line of State Highway 55; thence Northwesterly along the center of State
Highway 55, distant 390 feet to the actual point of beginning, thence North parallel with County
Road 116, distant 229.7 feet; thence Northwesterly parallel with State Highway 55, distant 200
feet; thence South parallel with County Road 116, distant 229.7 feet to the center line of State
Highway 55. Thence southeasterly 200 feet to the point of beginning, except that part taken for
State Highway 55. Also that part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, Township
118, Range 23, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the center line of County
Road 116 with the center line of State Highway 55; thence Northwesterly along the center line of
State Highway 55, distant 590.0 feet; thence North parallel with County Road 116, distant 229.7
feet to the actual point of beginning; Thence continuing along the last described course 60.0
feet; thence Southeasterly parallel with State Highway 55, distant 236.35 feet; thence South
parallel with County Road 116, distant 114.1 feet; thence deflecting to the right 100 degrees, 45
minutes distant 35.0 feet; thence North parallel with County Road 116 distant 59.7 feet; thence
Northwesterly parallel with State Highway 55, distant 200.0 feet to the point of beginning,
Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Owner proposes to construct a 7,000 square foot gross floor area multi-
tenant building on the Property and has requested approval of a site plan review for such
construction; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan at its June 13, 2023
meeting and considered information provided by the Owner and City staff, took testimony from
the Owner and interested parties, and forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the requested site plan at its July 5, 2023,
meeting, reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation, and took testimony of interested
parties; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed site and building plans are generally
consistent with the requirements and intent of the Commercial Highway District, subject to certain
terms and conditions which are noted herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
hereby grants site plan review approval to the Owner for the proposed construction, subject to
the following terms and conditions:
1. Proposed uses include medical office and retail and the proposed parking meets minimum
requirements for such uses. No use other than medical offices/retail or service are
permitted unless reviewed and approved by city staff to verify sufficient parking pursuant
to the City’s parking requirements.
2. Lighting specifications and photometrics are required at time of building permit.
Lighting shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candles at all property lines.
3. The Owner shall submit an escrow in amount of $25,000. This escrow may be utilized
by the City to reimburse it for all costs associated with inspecting the installation of the
private sewer, water, and landscaping improvements pursuant to City policy and
requirements. The escrow shall also serve as a financial guarantee for completion of all
work associated with the proposed construction and survival of landscaping consistent
with City requirements. In the alternative, the Owner may enter into a development
agreement with the City that will include a requirement that a letter of credit be posted to
secure the above items, and said agreement shall be recorded against the Property and
meet all City requirements.
4. Signage shall be subject to review and approval by City staff at the time of sign permit
application to ensure compliance with the City sign ordinance.
5. The Owner shall obtain necessary permits from the City, Elm Creek Watershed,
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Labor and Industry, and any
other relevant agency prior to commencing construction activity on the Property.
6. The Owner shall submit final construction plans for review and approval by the City
Engineer. All comments from the City Engineer shall be addressed in memo dated
5.26.23.
7. The site plan review approval shall be effective for one year and thereafter shall be
considered null and void.
8. The Owner shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for its
costs of reviewing the site plan review, all required inspections, the drafting of all related
documents.
Dated: July 5, 2023.
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Reid upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, DesLauriers, Cavanaugh, Reid
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Martin)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.