HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2014-279CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2014-279
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR LAKEWEST DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, LLC FOR "FRETHAM 24TH ADDITION" FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
617 AND 725 COTTONWOOD LANE, TOGETHER WITH THE INTERVENING
TAX -FORFEITED PARCEL (2014036)
WHEREAS, Lakewest Development Company, LLC has requested approval of a preliminary plat
for roughly 2.92 acres of land presently legally described as follows:
The West 180 feet of the North 225 feet of the South 615 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 118, Range 22, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
And
The North 60 feet of the South 390 feet of the West 180 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 118, Range 22, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
And
The West 230 feet of the South 330 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter
of Section 35, Township 118, Range 22, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by Lakewest
Development Company, LLC for a preliminary plat for Fretham 24th Addition, subject to the following
conditions:
1. A preliminary plat is approved for 6 single-family lots in accordance with the plans received by the
city on August 19, 2014, except as may be amended by this resolution.
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2. Approval of the preliminary plat is contingent upon:
a) City Council approval of the rezoning of the site to RSF-2 with final platting;
b) Acquisition of the tax -forfeited parcel; and
c) The applicant providing a letter prior to the current City review expiration period that extends
the City's review period on the RSF-2 rezoning request until 60 days following submission of a
completed final plat application.
3. Prior to commencement of grading operations, the developer shall install and request inspection
of tree preservation fencing and silt fencing.
4. In conjunction with submittal of the final plat application, the applicant shall:
a) Provide documentation showing placement of a restrictive covenant on the site that limits the
number of lots on the site to six. Such restrictive covenant shall be acceptable to the City.
b) Relocate the fire hydrant to a location as directed by the Fire Inspector.
5. Prior to recording the final plat, the developer shall:
a) Remove the existing structures from the site. Demolition permits are required for removal of
existing structures over 120 square feet in size.
b) Execute the development contract and provide the related financial guarantees and fees.
c) Receive city approval of final construction plans.
d) Convey Outlot B at no charge to the property located at 618 Cottonwood Lane. The outlot and
618 Cottonwood Lane shall then be consolidated through Hennepin County into one tax ID
parcel.
e) Obtain fee ownership of the tax -forfeited parcel lying between 617 and 725 Cottonwood Lane.
f) Pay the required park dedication fee for six dwelling units (2014 rate is $6,500 per unit X 6 =
$39,000 if the plat is recorded in 2014).
g) Either pay tree restitution in the amount of $19,400, or revise the tree preservation plan to
save more trees and revise the landscaping plan to add trees, or provide a combination of
restitution and additional trees.
6. Prior to issuance of building permits for Lot 6, permanent wetland buffer monument signs shall be
installed pursuant to ordinance requirements.
7. The sidewalk requirement is waived because there are no sidewalks in the area.
8. Outlot A is not buildable on its own.
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9. Standard Conditions:
a. Except as otherwise allowed for one model home, no building permits shall be issued until the
final plat is filed and recorded with Hennepin County.
b. Development standards and setbacks for this plat shall comply with the RSF-2 zoning standards.
No variances are granted or implied.
c. Any signage shall require separate permits and shall comply with the city's sign regulations.
d. Separate building permits are required for retaining walls 48 inches in height or higher.
Additionally, a fence shall be installed at the top of retaining walls that exceed four feet in
height.
e. Compliance with the city's tree preservation regulations.
f. Removal of all hazardous trees at the owner's expense.
g. No trees shall be planted in the boulevard.
h. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner or
applicant has applied for final plat approval, or unless the applicant, with the consent of the
landowner, 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.
ADOPTED by the Plymouth City Council this 26th day of August, 2014.
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
August 26, 2014 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