HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-221CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 98 - 221
PROVIDING INFORMAL COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED CORNERSTONE
COMMONS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTED BY ELIM CARE AND
ROTTLAND HOMES AND DENYING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE WETLAND
BUFFERS AND SETBACKS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF MEDINA
ROAD AND EAST OF CO. RD. 101 (98032)
WHEREAS, Elim Care Inc. and Rottlund Homes have requested a sketch plan review for
a 376 -unit residential development consisting of 176 senior townhome units, 56 non -age
restricted townhome units, 94 multi -family senior cooperative units and 50 multi -family
assisted living units:
WHEREAS, any opinions or comments provided in this resolution or by the City Council
shall be considered advisory only and shall not constitute a binding decision on the
proposed development; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the use of alternative wetland buffers and
setbacks as provided for in the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Section 21670 of the Zoning Ordinance requires the City Council to evaluate
the appropriateness of using alternative wetland standards as part of its review of a sketch
plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called Public
Meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it hereby provides the following
comments or suggestions on the submitted sketch plan application:
1. The use of alternative buffers shall be prohibited on the site. Findings: The applicant
has not demonstrated that alternative wetland buffers are necessary to enjoy a
reasonable use of the property. Further, the standard wetland buffers and setbacks
could be achieved through proper site design.
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2. The developer shall be responsible for the roadway improvements identified in the
traffic study to improve safety and traffic flow at the three intersections that serve as
entrance points to the project site.
3. The proposed development shall comply with the conditions contained in the
Engineer's Memo dated March 11, 1998.
4. The applicant shall work with staff in examining feasible alternatives to separate car
and trick traffic on the proposed street aligning with Lawndale Lane.
5. A visual screen or buffer should be provided between the townhome units and the
adjacent utility and industrial uses.
6. The project should include open space and other outdoor amenities for use by seniors.
7. The project should be consistent with the City's Housing Plan. This plan contains
policies that address the need for affordable housing, diversity of types of housing,
handicap accessible housing, efficient and compact development, and well-maintained
housing and neighborhoods.
8. The proposed development shall comply with applicable shoreland and floodplain
overlay district requirements.
9. The development shall contain sidewalks along the public streets and a public trail
along Co. Rd. 101. Walking trails should be provided throughout the development to
provide pedestrian access to the common open space areas.
10. No setback or other variances are granted or implied based on the review of this
sketch plan.
11. A formal development application consisting of a reguiding, rezoning, PUD general
plan, wetland mitigation plan, and a preliminary and final plat is required for the
proposed project.
Adopted by the City Council on April 1, 1998.
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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 1, 1998, 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