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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2005-375CITY OF PLYMOUTH RESOLUTION 2005-375 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CHARLES CUDD COMPANY FOR `BASSETT CREEK CROSSING', A SUBDIVISION OF 32 LOTS FOR MULTIPLE FAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS LOCATED AT 10 ZACHARY LANE (2005093) WHEREAS, Charles Cudd Company has requested approval of a preliminary plat for "Bassett Creek Crossing", a plat of 29 lots for multiple and single family dwellings and 3 outlots on 23.4 acres located at 10 Zachary Lane; and WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows: That part of the South 48 rods (792 feet) of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 118, Range 22, Hennepin County Minnesota, lying north of the South 230 feet thereof and that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter lying east of the West 349 feet thereof. Except roads. And, The West 349 feet of the South 230 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 118, Range 22, Hennepin County Minnesota. Except roads. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Charles Cudd Company for a preliminary plat for "Bassett Creek Crossing", subject to the following conditions: Resolution 2005-375 Preliminary Plat (2005093) Page 2 1. Approval of the preliminary plat is contingent upon City approval of a) the rezoning of the west 11.7 acres of the site to RMF -2 (Multiple Family 2) and b) the wetland exemption. 2. This preliminary plat approves 28 unit lots for multiple family dwellings, one lot for an existing single-family dwelling and three outlots, in accordance with the plans received by the City on July 15 and 21, 2005, and August 12 and 15, 2005 except as amended by this Resolution. 3. This resolution waives the secondary access requirement because the grades between the cul- de-sac and County Road 73 are too steep to provide a useable secondary access. 4. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall provide the City with copies of the homeowner's association (HOA) documents for the neighborhood. The HOA shall be responsible for maintenance of the sidewalks, landscaping, retaining walls, monument signs, wetland buffers and all other common features on the subject property. The HOA documents shall include language to address maintenance of these features. 5. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit fire flow calculations flowing the remote two highest elevation hydrants simultaneously. Each hydrant must be capable of flowing a minimum of 1500 GPM at 20 PSI residual pressure. 6. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit or as part of the final plat application, the applicant shall provide revised hydrologic calculations for the 1,2,5,10 and 100 -year rain events and include pre -and post -development drainage area maps demonstrating conformance with City standards. 7. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit or as part of the final plat application, the applicant shall demonstrate that no more than 50 percent of the pond east of the proposed cul-de-sac north is within the wetland buffer and revise the location if necessary to comply. 8. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit or as part of the final plat application, the applicant shall revise the landscaping plan as follows: a. Indicate that sod shall be used to restore all disturbed portions of the site outside the wetland buffers. b. Relocate trees and shrubs shown within the trail easement, public rights-of-way and within 10 feet of public utilities to conforming locations. c. Select a wider variety of overstory coniferous species for at least 25 percent of those proposed. d. Replace the three Northwoods Maples at the south side of the plat with coniferous trees. 9. Prior to issuance of a grading permit or as part of the final plat application, the applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the City's Water Resources Plan policies, as follows: Resolution 2005-375 Preliminary Plat (2005093) Page 3 a. Describe how the constricted detention ponds would limit run-off to pre -development rates and to control downstream flooding where feasible. The ponds are also subject to City and Watershed approval. b. Describe how the increased volumes of runoff due to development will be minimized by limiting impervious cover and encouraging infiltration of storm water where soil conditions are appropriate and show details on the grading plan. c. Describe how the use of alternative landscape techniques and materials are reducing the rates and volumes of runoff and show details on the grading plan. d. Identify the steps the landowner will take to avoid water quality impacts and mitigate with appropriate best management practices (BMPs) to prevent water quality in receiving waters from falling below established standards and show details on the grading plan. 10. As part of the final plat application or prior to approval of any grading permits, the applicant shall revise the plans in conformance with the Engineering Guidelines and as follows: a. Enlarge Outlot C by approximately 10-15 feet on the west side to include enough of the buffer area to accommodate the proposed woodchip trail. b. Show hydrants installed at a maximum spacing of 400 feet along the proposed street, beginning with a hydrant at the intersection of Zachary Lane and lit Avenue North. c. Identify the Zachary Lane water main size and the proposed water main size through the proposed development consistent with City requirements. d. Relocate the hydrant shown at the end of the cul-de-sac to an approved location that would provide a minimum clear radius of three feet. e. Extend the box culvert to limit the retaining walls along lit Avenue. f. Add note on grading plan that retaining walls are private and show the top and bottom elevation. g. The existing driveway access to Zachary Lane for Lot 1, Block 8 shall be removed, and the boulevard restored. The part of the driveway parallel to County Road 73 shall not encroach on the right of way. h. Add a bituminous trail along Zachary Lane, extending from the south plat line to the north plat line consistent with City standards. i. Show wetland buffer post locations on the grading plan consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. j. Change note 4 from DIP watermain to C900 PVC watermain on page C3 under Utility Notes. k. Remove note 10 from page C3. 1. Revise the treatment pond east of lit Avenue to 1) enlarge as necessary to meet N[_]RP standards, 2) include a 10:1 bench, and 3) include the rip rap emergency overflow. Provide details for the pond outlet, including the skimmer. m. Demonstrate that the box culvert is adequate to act as the overland emergency overflow consistent with City requirements. n. Show 100 feet of topography north of the north plat line, and west of the west plat line. o. Add phase II silt fence after buffer area is graded, and water quality pond east of Zachary Lane is constricted. Resolution 2005-375 Preliminary Plat (2005093) Page 4 p. Show streetlights at the intersection of Zachary and lit Ave., the end of the cul-de-sac, and half way between. q. Indicate that the watermain connections shall be wet tapped. The southern connection shall be south of the existing gate valve. Show the existing gate valve on the plan. r. Demonstrate how drainage will be maintained in the ditch on the west side of County Road 73. s. Show all necessary grading on the west side of County Road 73. t. Demonstrate how drainage from the curb and gutter along County Road 73 will be handled to prevent erosion consistent with City requirements. 11. Prior to recoding the final plat, the following easements are required: a. Standard drainage and utility easements (on the final plat): 1) a 10 -foot drainage and utility easement adjacent to all street right-of-ways (including the cul-de-sac), 2) a 6 -foot easement for all side and rear property lines, 3) a 20 -foot easement for all public utilities that are not located within the street right-of-way, and 4) an easement over all N [_]RP ponds and wetlands from the HWL. b. Access easements (separate documents): a 15 -foot access easement for maintenance to each of the N [_]RP ponds and rain gardens. The grade in the access area shall not exceed 15 percent and no plantings are permitted in the area. c. Trail easements (separate documents): 1) a 10 -foot easement is required along the east side of Zachary Lane right-of-way, from the south plat line to the north plat line, and 2) a 10 -foot easement over the trail segments extending from Outlot C to the public right-of- way. 12. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant shall provide a rain garden maintenance agreement. 13. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant shall pay $21,919.75 for the water main area charges. 14. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant shall remove the existing four accessory buildings from the site. Separate permits are required. 15. The developer shall obtain the necessary permits and approvals as follows: DNR, Hennepin County, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Health, Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, Army Corp of Engineers, Wetland Conservation Act, NPDES and City of Minnetonka. 16. Prior to recording the final plat, the developer shall pay the park dedication fees, pursuant to City Code at the time the final plat is approved, for the total number of units shown on the plans with credit for the upland areas on the west side of the property. Resolution 2005-375 Preliminary Plat (2005093) Page 5 17. Prior to issuance of building permits, the developer shall provide the City with a deed for Outlot C. 18. Development standards shall be as required by the RMF -2 district. No variances are granted or implied. 19. The applicant shall constrict the required improvements to County Road 73, including acceleration/deceleration, bypass, and turn lanes and medians as required by Hennepin County. 20. The applicant shall be responsible for expanding the capacity of the existing lift station for this development. The developer shall provide a plan for retrofitting the existing sanitary sewer lift station to handle the additional flow from the proposed development and discharge the additional volume. 21. The minimum floor elevations shall be 894 for Blocks 1-6 and 902 for Block 7. This information shall be included on the final grading plan. 22. The existing legally non -conforming single-family home may continue as long as it remains in compliance with the requirements for legally, non -conforming strictures in the Zoning Ordinance. 23. Standard Conditions: a. All hazardous trees shall be removed from the property at the owner's expense. b. All sides of all buildings must be within 150 feet of the street in the development. In lieu of this requirement, the applicant may request a variance from the State Fire Code requirement. c. With the exception of one building permit for a model stricture, no building permits shall be issued until the final plat, the HOA documents and all separate easements and agreements are filed with Hennepin County and proof of recording is submitted to the City. d. All buildings shall be protected by a City -approved automatic fire sprinkler system. The specific requirements will be based on the type of system proposed and the building constriction proposed. e. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, an 8'/z by I I inch site/building as -built plan and preplan data sheet are required for each building and for the entire development. f. No retaining walls shall be located within any right-of-way. g. Any retaining wall proposed within a drainage and utility easement shall require a separate encroachment agreement. h. Any wall over four feet in height requires a separate building permit and may require a fence installed on top. i. The watermain shall be looped through the development. Resolution 2005-375 Preliminary Plat (2005093) Page 6 j. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall install tree preservation fencing and such fencing shall be inspected and approved by City staff. k. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per Ordinance provisions. 1. Signs shall require separate permits prior to installation. m. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has substantially started constriction of the project, or unless the landowner or applicant has received prior approval from the City to extend the expiration date for up to one additional year, as regulated under Section 510 of City Code. Approved by the City Council on September 27, 2005. STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS. The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on September 27, 2005, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof. WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this day of City Clerk