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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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