HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011-024 Resolution Granting Final Plat Approval for Hunter Ridge Farm, Located at 1382 Hunter DrMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2011-24
RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
HUNTER RIDGE FARM, LOCATED AT 1382 HUNTER DRIVE
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Ronald J. Carlson and Kimberly K. Carlson (the "Owners") are the owners
of certain property located at 1382 Hunter Drive in Hennepin County, Minnesota (the
"Property"), which is legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Owners have requested approval from the City of a plat which would
subdivide the Property into two lots; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2010, the City adopted Resolution 2010-70, granting
preliminary approval of the plat, to be known as "Hunter Ridge Farm," subject to certain terms
and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Owners have provided a final plat document and requested final
approval of the plat; and
WHEREAS, on April 5, 2011, the City Council reviewed the final plat for conformance
with City ordinances and the conditions of preliminary plat approval and heard comments from
interested parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MEDINA, MINNESOTA, that approval be granted to the Owners for the plat of
Hunter Ridge Farm, subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) No construction or grading is proposed or approved at this time on Lot 1. Future construction
shall be reviewed for compliance with relevant regulations of the City Code prior to
issuance of any building permits. Grading and drainage plans shall be submitted for review
when a building permit is requested for Lot 1 and such plans shall be designed to mitigate
any potential impact of additional runoff on adjacent properties.
(2) The Owners acknowledges that construction of any future animal structure is subject to
increased setback requirements. Current City regulations require an animal structure to be
set back a minimum of 150 feet from all property lines.
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(3) The Owners shall record the following easements, the form of which shall be approved by the
City, along with the plat:
(a) An easement 15 feet in width adjacent to Hunter Drive for trail purposes.
(b) An easement over Lot 1 for the benefit of Lot 2 in order to provide access to Hunter
Drive.
(c) Easements over Upland Buffers adjacent to the wetlands on the Property as required
by Section 828.43 of the City Code.
(4) The Owners shall pay cash -in -lieu of dedicating additional property for parks and trail
purposes in the amount of $7,336.00.
(5) The Owners shall meet the requirements of the City Attorney with regards to title issues and
recording procedures.
(6) The Owners shall enter into an agreement with the City related to the installation of
vegetation within the Upland Buffers as required by Section 828.43 of the City Code. The
agreement shall also require installation of measures to prevent potential alterations
prohibited by City ordinances including signage identifying the area not to be mowed and
fencing to prevent grazing if animals are to be present. The agreement shall require a
financial guarantee to ensure establishment of the vegetation.
(7) The Owners shall enter into an agreement with the City related to moving or removing the
shed on Lot 2 which does not meet the 150 foot animal structure setback from the proposed
common lot line. The shed shall be moved or removed prior to earliest of the following:
issuance of a building permit for Lot 1, within 30 days of sale of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, or
within three years of the date of final plat approval. The agreement shall require a financial
guarantee for removal.
(8) The plat shall be filed with Hennepin County within 120 days of the date of this resolution or
the final plat shall be considered void, unless a written request for time extension is
submitted by the Owners and approved by the city council; and
(9) The applicant shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for the
cost of reviewing the final plat and preparing or reviewing other relevant documents.
Dated: April 5, 2011.
T.M. Crosby, Jr., ; yor
ATTEST:
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Martinson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
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Crosby, Martinson, Pederson, Siitari, Weir
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 680, Hennepin County, Minnesota the South boundary of said premises
is marked by Judicial Landmarks set pursuant to Torrens Case No. 5192 and as shown on the memorial plat
filed as Doc. No. 165353,
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