HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1999-498CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 99-498
APPROVING A SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HENNEPIN PARKS
FOR EAGLE LAKE REGIONAL PARK LOCATED NORTH OF THE "T" INTERSECTION
OF BASS LAKE ROAD AND ZACHARY LANE (99100)
WHEREAS, Hennepin Parks has requested approval of a site plan and conditional use permit to
allow development of a recreation area, including golf facilities, for property legally described as
follows:
Outlot A, Bass Creek Business Park.
Also, Government Lot 2, Section 1, Township 118, Range 22.
Also, the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 1, Township 118, Range 22.
Also, Government Lot 2, Section 2, Township 118, Range 22.
All of the above lying in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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
Hennepin Parks for a site plan and conditional use permit to allow development of a recreation
area, including golf facilities, for property located north of the "T" intersection of Bass Lake Road
and Zachary Lane, based on the following findings:
1. Comprehensive Plan: The subject site is guided P -I. The Comprehensive Plan states that
"Public/Semi-Public/Institutional' includes public and semi-public facilities such as places of
worship, parks, community playfields, and other recreation facilities. Also included in the P -I
classification are public service facilities such as post offices, fire stations, libraries, utility
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structures, schools, public administrative offices and maintenance shops, and similar uses.
Consequently, use of the subject site for an active recreation area, including the golf facilities,
is consistent with the P -I guiding of the property.
2. Public Welfare: The proposed golf facilities would not be detrimental to or endanger the
public health, safety, or comfort, because the golf facilities would comply with all applicable
ordinance requirements, with the exception of the request to extend the hours of operation.
The proposed golf facilities, along with the trails, cross-country ski trails, and other
recreational facilities, would provide recreation opportunities for Plymouth residents and
citizens of the metropolitan area.
3. Impact on Surrounding Property: With the exception of the variance to allow extended hours
of operation, the golf facilities would comply with all the applicable performance standards of
the City Code, including the Zoning Ordinance. Further, Hennepin Parks is proposing to
plant a dense row of trees and shrubs along the perimeter of the site to screen the course from
adjacent properties.
Golf courses are typically located in or near residential areas, including Hollydale golf course
and the proposed Begin Oaks course in the City of Plymouth. The City Assessor indicated
that while the City has not conducted a formal study, there is a positive effect on property
values of homes located in proximity to golf courses.
4. Orderly Development: The land to the north is park land owned by Hennepin Parks.
Consequently, the proposed golf facilities would not impede any improvements to that
property.
The land to the east is a large office/industrial park that is nearly fully developed. A golf
course on the subject property would not impact the orderly development of the industrial
park.
To the south of the site is Bass Lake Road. South of Bass Lake Road is land developed with
townhomes. To buffer these homes from Bass Lake Road, the developer of the townhome
units constructed berms and planted landscaping to create both a visual and noise buffer.
These berms and plantings would also buffer the homes from activity associated with the
proposed golf course facilities. Consequently, the golf facilities would not impede the orderly
development of this property.
The land to the west is being developed with townhomes. These units would be buffered by
existing trees on the townhome property as well as by proposed landscaping on the golf
course property. Further, the buildings and parking areas would be screened from view.
5. Public Facilities: Adequate sewer, water and roads are currently in place to serve the
proposed facility.
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The traffic study prepared as part of the EAW for the proposed development indicates that
traffic to and from the golf course would not adversely affect traffic operations in the vicinity
of the site.
6. District Regulations: The proposed golf course would comply with the development
regulations in the P -I zoning district.
7. Performance Standards: As discussed in the analysis of the site plan, the plans for the
proposed golf course comply with all the applicable performance standards.
FURTHER, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the site plan and conditional use permit allow
development of a recreation area, pursuant to the plans received by the City on September 24,
1999, and October 15, 1999, subject to the following conditions:
1. A grading permit is required prior to commencing construction.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Planning Division shall verify that the lighting
used on site is equivalent or superior to the lighting fixtures included in the application
received September 24, 1999.
3. This resolution approves a Fire Code Variance to the requirement for a fire lane within 50 feet
of all sides of the visitor center, maintenance and cold storage buildings.
4. Signage for this site shall be in compliance with the Sign Ordinance.
5. All drive aisles must be constructed to fire lane standards.
6. The locations of fire hydrants must be approved by the Fire Inspector.
7. If there is a documented parking shortage or the overflow parking is used on a regular basis,
the applicant shall request a site plan amendment to pave the overflow parking.
8. 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 issuance of building permits, submission of the required Financial Guarantee and
Site Performance Agreement for all exterior improvements excluding landscaping.
d. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
Ordinance provisions.
e. Compliance with the Ordinance regarding the location of fire lanes and fire lane signage.
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f. The conditional use 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 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 Sections 21015.07 and 21045.09 of the Zoning
Ordinance
ADOPTED by the City Council on November 16, 1999.
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 16, 1999 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 , 1999.
City Clerk