HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2002-180CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2002-180
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT 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 preliminary plat for Timber
Creek Crossing, a plat of 201 townhouse lots and five common area lots on 36.46 acres located
north and west of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and north of fiiture Schmidt Lake Road; and
WHEREAS, the property is 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 5"' 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 5"' 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.
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 preliminary plat for Timber Creek Crossing, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Approval of the preliminary plat is contingent upon City approval of the rezoning of the site to
RMF -2 (Residential Multiple Family 2), a wetland replacement plan, and a site plan.
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2. This preliminary plat approves 201 townhouse lots and five common area lots, in accordance
with the plans received by the City on March 14, 2002 and the landscape plan received on
January 29, 2002, except as amended by this Resolution.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit a plan illustrating the required
distance between the stricture and the private drive on Lot 55, Block 4 in conformance with
the Zoning Ordinance.
9. As part of the final plat application, the applicant shall submit revised plans showing the
strictures on Lots 89 and 90, Block 4 with the required 25 foot side -yard setback as specified
in the Zoning Ordinance.
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10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant shall submit the required utility and drainage
easements as approved by the City Engineer.
14. Prior to recording the final plat, the applicant shall submit the required easements for the trail
along Schmidt Lake Road and Dunkirk Lane.
15. Prior to recording the final plat, a pond maintenance agreement is required between the
developer and the City for the water quality pond.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit revised floor plans
illustrating the maximum size of the third story with no more than 500 total square feet.
20. The applicant shall constrict a paved secondary access road constricted to City standards
from the existing Dunkirk Lane to public road F as shown on the site plans.
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21. The applicant is encouraged to incorporate additional sidewalks along the public streets
leading to Dunkirk Lane.
22. The applicant is encouraged to work with staff to meet the gap financing of qualified buyers
for the affordable units.
23. All constriction traffic shall enter the site from Schmidt Lake Road. No access shall be
permitted via the existing unpaved, Dunkirk Lane.
24. Development standards shall be as required by the RMF -2 district. No variances are granted
or implied, unless specifically noted with the site plan approvals.
25. The applicant shall be responsible for constricting the trail along Schmidt Lake Road and
Dunkirk Lane for the entire project. Financial guarantees for the completion of this item shall
be included in the development contract.
26. 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. No building permits shall be issued until a contract has been awarded for sewer and water
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. No building permits shall be issued until the Site Improvement Performance Agreement
has been executed and the required financial guarantees submitted.
f. Street names shall comply with the City Street Naming System.
g. 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.
h. With the materials submitted for final plat, submission of fire flow calculations in
compliance with City Code and other applicable codes.
i. An 8 1/2 x I I 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. Compliance with Policy Resolution 79-80 regarding minimum floor elevations for new
strictures on sites adjacent to, or containing any open storm water drainage facility.
Approved by the City Council on April 9, 2002.
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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 April 9, 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