HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2002-105CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2002-105
APPROVING SITE PLAN AND FIRE LANE VARIANCE FOR RYLAND HOMES FOR A
164 -UNIT TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED NORTH OF SCHMIDT LAKE
ROAD AND WEST OF VICKSBURG LANE (2001148)
WHEREAS, Ryland Homes has requested approval of a site plan and fire lane variance to allow
constriction of a 164 -unit townhouse development on property legally described as follows:
Outlot K, Nanterre, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and,
The north half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 8, Township
118 North, Range 22 West, City of Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called Public Hearing
and recommends approval of the site plan;
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 Ryland
Homes for a site plan and a fire lane variance for a 164 -unit townhouse development located
north of Schmidt Lake Road and west of Vicksburg Lane, subject to the following findings and
conditions:
1. A site plan is approved to allow constriction of a 164 -unit townhouse development, in
accordance with the plans and application received by the City on January 11, 2002 and
January 17, 2002, except as amended by this resolution.
2. Approval of the site plan is contingent upon City approval of the rezoning of the site to
RMF -2 (Residential Multiple Family 2) and approval of the final plat.
A variance to the fire lane requirements is approved in accordance with plans and application
received by the City on January 11, 2002 and January 17, 2002„ except as amended by this
resolution, based on the following conditions:
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a) All buildings in the development shall be protected by a City approved NFPA 131) or
13R automatic fire sprinkler system.
b) Fire hydrants shall be in approved locations throughout the development on a site
looped fire hydrant system approved by the Fire Inspector.
c) Fire flow calculations in compliance with City requirements and approved by the Fire
Inspector.
4. Prior to recording final plat, the applicant shall pay park dedication fees in accordance with
the Dedication Policy in effect at the time of final plat recording, with credit for the
dedication of the trail outlots.
5. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit a revised grading plan
showing the location of the wetland buffer monuments.
6. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit a lighting plan in compliance
with the Zoning Ordinance for all lighting on private property, including photometrics.
7. The applicant shall provide street lights similar to those used in the existing Nanterre
development to the south.
8. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit a revised landscaping plan
showing the units that back up to the City property with similar back yard screening as the
units that back up to Yuma Lane.
9. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall identify building materials for the
units adjacent to the Canadian Pacific Railroad and identify how the proposed building
materials would reduce the noise levels in these units to comply with state standards.
10. As part of the final plat application for the phase of the project that includes the pool, the
applicant shall submit elevation plans and concept interior for the pool house and detailed
site drawings.
11. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit details on signs to be posted on
the City property disclosing the fiiture development of the site for a ground storage facility
for drinking water and the potential of a fiiture fire station.
12. 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.
13. 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 as well
as disclosure statements on the active nature of the Canadian Pacific Railroad Line and the
noise and vibration associated with it; the intention of the City to develop the parcel at the
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northwest corner of Schmidt Lake Road as a ground storage facility for drinking water and
the potential of a fiiture fire station; and, that which units are not eligible for the conversion
of decks into three- or four -season porches due to their proximity to the wetland buffer, other
units or the perimeter setbacks.
14. The applicant shall be encouraged to provide guest parking in the southeast portion of the
development so prevent potential parking problems in that area.
15. The applicant shall be responsible for constricting the trail in the trail outlot across the entire
project. Financial guarantees for the completion of this item shall be included in the
Development Contract.
16. A fence, not exceeding six feet in height, shall be provided for privacy and screening in the
front yard along Schmidt Lake Road as shown on the landscape plan. The fence shall be
owned and maintained by the homeowners association.
17. Standard Conditions:
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.
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 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 21045.09 of the Zoning Ordinance.
h. Compliance with the Ordinance regarding the location of fire hydrants, and fire lane
signage.
i. With the materials submitted for final plat, submission of fire flow calculations in
compliance with City Code and other applicable codes.
j. 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 bonds per City Policy.
ADOPTED by the City Council on February 26, 2002.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
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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 February 26, 2002, 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