HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2003-553CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2003-553
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR QUEST REAL ESTATE, INC. FOR "WOODS
AT MEDICINE LAKE", A 26 -UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED
EAST OF SOUTH SHORE DRIVE AND 200 FEET NORTH OF 11TH AVENUE NORTH
(2003089)
WHEREAS, Quest Real Estate, Inc. has requested approval of a preliminary plat for the Woods
at Medicine Lake, a plat of 27 lots for 26 townhouse units and one common area lot on 5.3 acres
located east of South Shore Drive and 200 feet north of l I'h Avenue North; and
WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows:
All that part of the North 50 rods of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter lying
East of the Center line of County Road No. 70 and lying south of the North 316 feet
thereof in Section 36, Township 118, Range 22, Hennepin County, Minnesota, according
to the United States Government Survey thereof.
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 Quest
Real Estate, Inc. for a preliminary plat for the "Woods at Medicine Lake" subject to the following
conditions:
1. Approval of the preliminary plat is contingent upon City approval of a wetland replacement
plan and a site plan.
2. This preliminary plat approves 26 townhouse lots and one common area lot, in accordance
with the plans received by the City on November 12, 2003, except as amended by this
Resolution.
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3. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit a lighting plan showing all
lighting proposed on the property in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance as well as the
location of all street lights in the public rights-of-way in conformance with the Subdivision
Ordinance.
4. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall provide the City with revised plans
which show the private drives reduced to 20 to 22 feet in width.
5. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall provide the City with a revised
landscaping plan in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance, specifically demonstrating the
following information:
a. Sod is required to be installed in all the disturbed areas outside the wetland buffer with the
exception of the water -quality pond.
b. Screening is required to be installed between the guest parking spaces and the adjacent
single-family homes.
c. An appropriate seed mixture as defined by the Zoning Ordinance shall be substituted for
the turf mixture within the wetland buffer areas.
d. Small interpretive signs shall be installed along the woodchip trail.
6. 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 and disclaimers informing
future homeowners that at -grade patios and decks are not allowed to encroach into the
required structure setbacks to South Shore Drive or beyond the unit lot line.
7. The HOA shall be responsible for maintenance of the private drives, 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. The HOA documents shall include language prohibiting the storage of
recreational vehicles in the guest parking spaces.
8. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant shall submit the required utility and drainage
easements as approved by the City Engineer.
9. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant shall submit a separate trail easement adjacent to
South Shore Drive across the entire property as specified in the Engineer's Memo.
10. Prior to recording the final plat, a pond maintenance agreement is required between the
developer and the City for the water quality ponds.
11. 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.
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12. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant must install the required permanent
wetland buffer monuments pursuant to ordinance requirements.
13. The applicant is encouraged to work with staff to make a portion of the development
affordable.
14. Development standards shall be as required by the RMF -2 districts. No variances are granted
or implied, unless specifically listed in the resolution approving the site plan.
15. Standard Conditions:
a. Compliance with the City Engineer's Memorandum.
b. Removal of all hazardous trees from the property at the owner's expense.
c. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant is eligible for one building permit per legal
parcel.
d. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
Ordinance provisions.
e. No building permits shall be issued until a contract has been awarded for sewer and water.
f. As part of the final plat application or issuance of any building or utility permits, the
applicant shall submit fire flow calculations in compliance with City Code and other
applicable codes.
g. As part of the final plat application materials, the applicant shall show the temporary
access road/water supply policy, fire lane construction detail, and no parking/fire lane
signage detail on the plans.
h. All structures shall be protected by a City approved, monitored, automotive fire sprinkler
system and the site shall be served by a looped water main system.
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; incorporate 45 -foot inside turning radius from all
directions on the private drives; identify the domestic size of the combination fire/domestic
water supply line; provide a solenoid device on each fire sprinkler system and system flow
switch to domestic water; supply a PIV valve lockbox and siamese connection if required;
and show fire lane, address and directional signs in approved locations.
k. Compliance with Policy Resolution 79-80 regarding minimum floor elevations for new
structures on sites adjacent to, or containing any open storm water drainage facility.
1. 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 510 of City Code.
Approved by the City Council on November 25, 2003.
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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 November 25, 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