HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-328CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 98 - 328
PROVIDING INFORMAL COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED SKETCH PLAN FOR
AN EXTENDED STAY HOTEL, APPROVING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE
WETLAND BUFFERS, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR HOMESTEAD
VILLAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 55, WEST OF
HIGHWAY 169, AND EAST OF NATHAN LANE (98059)
WHEREAS, Homestead Village has requested a sketch plan review for a 119 -unit
extended stay hotel, the use of alternative wetland buffers, and a vacation of a roadway
easement; and
WHEREAS, any opinions or comments provided in this resolution or by the Planning
Commission and 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:
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1. The applicant shall make a good faith effort to examine ways to lessen the wetland
impacts and provide wetland buffers and setbacks during the design of the project.
2. This approval shall not preclude the imposition of changes in the project or wetland
mitigation plan that may be identified during the review process.
3. The use of alternative buffers is approved and shall not exceed 110 feet of the wetland
edge, and standard buffers shall be provided along approximately 75 feet of the
wetland. In addition, the applicant shall examine way to lessen the wetland impacts
associated with the N [_]RP ponds.
4. Extraordinary management measures shall consist of 1) extra erosion control measures
during constriction and until the site is re -vegetated, 2) no manicured lawn areas
between the parking lot and the wetland, 3) wetland vegetation and natural plantings
in the buffer and setback area, 4) the use of phosphorus free fertilizer, and 5) directing
all run-off from buildings, parking lots, and other impervious surface into the storm
water pond.
5. No fill shall be placed in the wetland for the creation of buffers.
6. The building and parking lot design shall meet minimum handicap accessibility
requirements.
7. All of the junk vehicles, materials, and equipment shall be removed from the site and
disposed of properly.
8. The proposed development shall comply with the conditions contained in the
Engineer's Memo dated April 29, 1998.
9. A formal development application consisting of a preliminary plat, variance,
conditional use permit, and wetland mitigation plan is required for the proposed
project.
10. The parking lot should be screened from view of the adjacent residential buildings.
11. This resolution authorizes staff to set a public hearing for consideration of the request
to vacate the roadway easement. The public hearing shall be held at the time a formal
development application is considered by the City Council.
12. The applicant shall submit a description of the requested easement vacation for the
Highway 55 frontage road easement.
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Adopted by the City Council on May 20, 1998.
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 May 20, 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