HomeMy Public PortalAbout2012-38 Resolution Approving Final Plat for Enclave at Medina 2nd AdditionMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2012-38
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT FOR
THE ENCLAVE AT MEDINA 2ND ADDITION
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Home Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (the "Applicant'), is the fee
owner of two parcels of land within the City which are legally described as: Outlots F and K,
The Enclave at Medina, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina is the fee owner of a parcel of land within the City
which is legally described as Outlot H, The Enclave at Medina, Hennepin County, Minnesota;
and
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2011, the City granted approval to the Applicant for a
preliminary plat to allow the future platting of property into 40 single family parcels zoned R1,
71 single family parcels zoned R2, and 41 townhome parcels zoned R3; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat was proposed to be developed in four phases; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2011, the City granted approval to the Applicant for a final plat
of the first phase of the project referred to as "The Enclave at Medina," which included 24 R2
single family parcels, five R3 townhome parcels and a number of outlots; and
WHEREAS, Outlots F and K were anticipated for future subdivision consistent with the
approved preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, Outlot H was conveyed to the City and was not intended to be developed
on the approved preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested to replat Outlots F and K to develop the second
phase of The Enclave at Medina project to include 38 proposed R2 single family parcels and 12
proposed R1 single family parcels; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested to also replat Outlot H in order to rearrange the
property lines to accommodate a street connection to the property to the east which is proposed
to also be developed by the Applicant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the final plat at the July 17, 2012 meeting,
including the request to create a street connection to the property to the east as shown; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has found that the plat is substantially consistent with the
approved preliminary plat and the requirements of the City's subdivision regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Medina, Minnesota
that final approval is hereby granted for the plat of The Enclave at Medina 2nd Addition, subject
to the following terms and conditions:
1. The Applicant shall enter into a development agreement as drafted by the City which
shall include the requirements described below as well as other relevant requirements of
City ordinance or policy.
2. The Applicant shall address the comments of the City Engineer in the letter dated June 6,
2012.
3. Home owner association documents shall be recorded against the lots as approved by the
City in order to address zoning, all required maintenance, private open space, storm
ponds, wetlands, upland buffers, buffer yards, landscaping, common open space, and
irrigation.
The Applicant shall provide the City a letter of credit as required by City ordinances to
ensure completion of the proposed subdivision improvements.
5. The Applicant shall install the second phase improvements within the property as shown
on the plans received by the City on May 31, 2012, except as modified herein.
6. The construction plans shall be updated as recommended by the City Engineer in order to
identify a 12 inch watermain connection to the property to the east and a valve in the area
this watermain connects to the east.
7. The construction plans shall be updated to construct the trail through Outlot E to connect
to Hamel Legion Park. This trail shall be constructed along with the improvements in the
2nd Addition.
8. The Applicant shall transfer title of Outlot I, The Enclave at Medina, to the City in order
to account for the equal net acreage which was changed to Low Density Residential in the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
9. The property shall be subject to current City regulations related to lawn and landscaping
irrigation. Irrigations systems with the subdivision shall not be connected to the City
Water Supply System. The Applicant shall be responsible to carry out an extensive
educational program to inform potential buyers of this regulation.
10. The Applicant shall prepare an irrigation system plan subject to review and approval by
the City Engineer. The irrigation system shall be installed in the first and second
additions of the project.
11. The construction plans for future phases of the development shall address all comments
and requirements of the City Engineer, City Forester and Fire Marshal.
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12. The Applicant shall install vegetative upland buffers adjacent to wetland as well as
required signage consistent with the City wetland preservation ordinance.
13. The City Council hereby grants a limited waiver from the 10-foot setback requirement for
driveways from a side lot line within this plat. Driveways in the R2 District shall be
allowed a minimum 5-foot setback from one side lot line, but shall be located a minimum
of 10 feet from the other side lot line.
14. All comments by the City Attorney related to title issues and recording procedures shall
be followed.
15. This final plat shall be recorded within 120 days of the date of this resolution or this
approval shall be considered void, unless a written request for a time extension is
submitted by the Applicant within said 120 days and approved by the City Council for
good cause.
16. All fees incurred by the City regarding the processing and review of this application shall
be paid by the Applicant, including the drafting and review of relevant agreements and
documents and the review of construction plans.
Dated: July 17, 2012.
By:
T. M. Crosby, Jr., Mayor /
Attest:
By:
Scott T. Johnso , City Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Siitari
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Crosby, Pederson, Siitari, Weir
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Martinson)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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