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RESOLUTION 2003-407—
REVISING RESOLUTION 2002-181 APPROVING A SITE PLAN AND VARIANCES FOR
ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES FOR A 201 -UNIT TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED NORTH AND WEST OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD AND NORTH
OF FUTURE SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD (2001114)
WHEREAS, Orrin Thompson Homes has requested approval of a site plan and variances to
allow construction of a 201 -unit townhouse development on property legally described as
follows:
That part of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 8, Township 118
North, Range 22 west of the 5t` Principal Meridian, lying northwesterly of the
northwesterly right-of-way line of the Soo Line Railroad.
That part of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 8, Township 118
North, Range 22 west of the 5t` Principal Meridian, lying northwesterly of the
northwesterly right-of-way line of the Soo Line Railroad.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called Public Hearing
and recommends approval of the site plan and variances,
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 Orrin
Thompson Homes for a site plan and variances for a 201 -unit townhouse development located
north and west of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and north of future Schmidt Lake Road, subject
to the following findings and conditions:
1. A site plan is approved to allow construction of a 201 -unit townhouse development, in
accordance with the plans and application received by the City on March 14, 2002 and the
landscape plan received on January 29, 2002, except as amended by this resolution.
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2. Approval of the site plan is contingent upon City approval of the rezoning of the site to
RMF -2 (Residential Multiple Family 2), approval of a wetland replacement plan, and
approval of the final plat.
3. Approval of a variance to the front -yard setback on Lot 3, Block 1 to allow a 20 foot front
yard setback between the eight -foot at -grade patio and the public right-of-way, based upon
the finding that the applicable variance standards as listed in Section 21030.03 of the Zoning
Ordinance have been met.
4. Variances to fire lanes, structure distance from fire hydrants, and required turnarounds on
private drives are approved in accordance with plans and application received by the City on
March 14, 2002, except as amended by this resolution, based on the following conditions:
a) All buildings must be protected y a City approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
b) The fire hydrant water main system must be looped in an approved manner.
c) Fire hydrants must be located in approved locations throughout the development.
Approval of locations by the Fire Inspector is required.
d) No parking of vehicles will be allowed on private drives or fire lanes.
e) A City approved secondary access to the development form the north on Dunkirk
Lane is required. The access must be unobstructed and accessible from the existing
Dunkirk Lane to the development at all times. This may involve a cross easement
agreement with the properties to the north of the development to ensure the
unobstructed access at all times.
5. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit the disclaimers (which shall
also be reflected in the homeowner association documents) intended for potential
homebuyers which address the following:
a. The proximity of the Plymouth Gun Club, its hours of operation (which are subject to
change) and that loud repetitive noise occurs during those hours,
b. The proximity of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, the noise produced by the train traffic
and its 24-hour nature,
c. The temporary nature of the cul-de-sac on Dunkirk Lane and public road C.
d. The extension of Schmidt Lake Road across the railroad tracks.
e. The lot and block number of all units that do not qualify for the conversion of decks to
three or four season porches due to the proximity of other units or setbacks.
6. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit a lighting plan showing the
location and style of all street lights and a lighting plan, including photometrics for all
lighting proposed on private property. The streets lights shall be substantially similar to
those used in Harvest Hills.
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7. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan which
incorporates a fence along the non -wetland portion of the boundaries of the development and
the 1) Plymouth Gun Club property and 2) the railroad property.
8. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit a revised landscaping plan
which incorporates additional screening east of the creek and north of Dunkirk Lane and also
behind the units on Lots 132-138, Block 4.
9. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit a plan illustrating the patios on
Lot 3, Block 1 in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance.
10. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit a plan illustrating the required
distance between the structure and the private drive on Lot 55, Block 4 in conformance with
the Zoning Ordinance.
11. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit revised plans showing the
structures on Lots 89 and 90, Block 4 with the required 25 foot side -yard setback as specified
in the Zoning Ordinance.
12. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit revised plans illustrating all
the driveways in the development a minimum of 40 feet from the intersection of any two
street rights-of-way in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance.
13. 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.
14. The HOA shall be responsible for maintenance of sidewalks, boulevard plantings, wetland
buffers, mailboxes, monument signs and association common areas within this development.
The HOA documents shall include language to address maintenance of these features.
15. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant shall submit the required utility and drainage
easements as approved by the City Engineer.
16. Prior to recording the final plat, a pond maintenance agreement is required between the
developer and the City for the water quality pond.
17. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant shall submit the required easements for the trail
along Schmidt Lake Road and Dunkirk Lane.
18. Prior to recording the final plat, the developer shall pay the park dedication fees, pursuant to
the Dedication Policy in effect at the time of recording the final plat, for the total number of
units shown on the plans.
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19. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, signs shall be posted in the following locations
notifying residents of the following items:
a. Located on the end of public road C on or near the Gun Club property advising potential
property owners of the existence of the gun club, its hours of operation (which are subject
to change), and that repetitive, loud noise is produced during those hours. This sign shall
remain in place as long as the Gun Club is in operation.
b. At the farthest finished extent of Dunkirk Lane alerting residents to the temporary nature
of the cul-de-sac.
20. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit plans showing the
additional building materials and how they reduce the impact of the Gun Club and the
Railroad on the adjacent units.
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2221. The applicant shall construct a paved secondary access road constructed to City standards-- -
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from the existing Dunkirk Lane to public road F as shown on the site plans.
23-22. The applicant is encouraged to incorporate additional sidewalks along the public streets-- -
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leading to Dunkirk Lane.
24-.23. The applicant in encouraged to work with staff to meet the gap financing of qualified-- -
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buyers for the affordable units.
224. All construction traffic shall enter the site from Schmidt Lake Road. No access shall be-- -
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permitted via the existing unpaved, Dunkirk Lane.
225. Development standards shall be as required by the RMF -2 district. No variances are-- -
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granted or implied except those specifically noted in this resolution.
27-26. The applicant shall be responsible for constructing the trail along Schmidt Lake Road and-- -
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Dunkirk Lane for the entire project. Financial guarantees for the completion of this item
shall be included in the development contract.
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a. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum.
b. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit of the required
Financial Guarantee and Site Performance agreement for completion of site
improvements within twelve months of the date of this Resolution.
c. Removal of all hazardous trees from the property at the owner's expense.
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d. With the exception of one building permit for a model home, no building permits shall be
issued until the final plat is filed and recorded with Hennepin County.
e. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
Ordinance provisions.
f The permit is subject to all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances, and violation
thereof shall be grounds for revocation.
g. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner
or applicant has substantially started construction 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 21045.09 of the Zoning Ordinance.
h. As part of the final plat application, submission of fire flow calculations in compliance
with City Code and other applicable codes.
i. An 8 1/2 x 11 inch "As Built" Fire Protection Plan shall be submitted prior to the release
or reduction of any site improvement financial guarantees per City Policy.
j. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall revise plans as necessary to add
and relocate hydrants to approved locations, identify the domestic size of the combination
fire/domestic water supply line, supply a PIV valve and siamese connection if required,
and show fire lane, address and directional signs in approved locations.
ADOPTED by the City Council on September 23, 2003
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 23, 2003, 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