HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2000-423CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2000-423
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SUBDIVISION CODE VARIANCE FOR
PARAGON DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS CORPORATION, PROPERTY LOCATED AT
540 QUEENSLAND LANE NORTH (20 100)
WHEREAS, Paragon Designers and Builders Corporation has requested approval of a
preliminary plat and Subdivision Code Variance to allow creation of six single-family lots on a
roughly 3.9 -site located at 540 Queensland Lane North; and
WHEREAS, the property is legally described as follows:
Lot 1, Wayzata Farmsteads except the south 128.51 feet lying west of a line drawn north at
right angles from the south line of said Lot 1 distance 160.40 feet east of the southwest
corner of said Lot 1.
AND vacated 6th Avenue North per Doc. 4542084.
Subject to an easement for street and utility purposes over and across said Lot 1 per
Document Number 4542084.
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 Paragon
Designers and Builders Corporation for a preliminary plat and Subdivision Code Variance at 540
Queensland Lane, subject to the following conditions:
1. The preliminary plat is for six single-family lots, in accordance with the plans received by the
City on July 26, 2000, except as amended by this Resolution.
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2. The Subdivision Code variance is for extension in the length of a non -conforming cul-de-sac,
based on the following findings:
a. There are special circumstances and conditions affecting this property. The only way to
gain access to this site is via a long non -conforming cul-de-sac. This condition was
created by previous platting due to steep slopes and wetlands in the area. The applicant
did not create this condition. Strict application of the regulation would deprive the
applicant of reasonable use of the land.
b. The extension of this cul-de-sac is essential in order to provide a reasonable use of this
land, in a manner that is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning
regulations.
c. The granting of this variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
the neighborhood. The cul-de-sac proposed within this plat would be extended to the
south boundary of the site, providing for the future orderly development of the horse
stable property to the south. This future street connection would ensure two means of
vehicular access for this area to address concerns of life/safety, street maintenance and
convenience.
3. Prior to recording the final plat, the developer shall pay the park dedication fees in lieu of land
dedication, pursuant to the Dedication Policy in effect at the time of recording the final plat,
for six new lots.
4. Compliance with the City's tree preservation regulations. The applicant must reforest the site
with 349.5 inches of new trees (minimum diameter of 2.5 inches per tree) or pay $27,960 in
restitution, or provide a combination thereof. Prior to filing the final plat, the developer must
submit a reforestation plan for staff approval, and must submit any required monetary
restitution.
5. Any signage shall comply with the Sign Ordinance.
6. Development standards shall be as required by the RSF-1 district. No Zoning Ordinance
variances are granted or implied.
7. Because this site lies within the Shoreland District for Hadley Lake, all the lots within this
subdivision are limited to a maximum impervious surface coverage of 25 percent.
8. The preliminary plat application is approved with six dwelling units on a roughly 3.9 -acre
parcel. This a departure from the minimum density requirement of seven dwelling units for an
LA -1 -guided parcel of this size. The City finds that the following factors make it impractical
to provide seven dwelling units: 1) the in -fill nature of this development site and maintaining
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the character of the neighborhood, 2) shoreland regulations, 3) wetland buffering, and 4) a
roadway that stubs to the south lot line.
9. Prior to issuance of building permits, wetland buffer monument signs must be installed
pursuant to ordinance requirements.
10. For purposes of calculating required yard setbacks, the yard areas for Lot 1, Block 1 shall be
as follows:
a. Front yards— abutting south and west lot lines
b. Rear yard — abutting north lot line
c. Side yard— abutting east lot line
11. A looped watermain system would be required at such time as the property to the south
develops.
12. 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. Street names shall comply with the City Street Naming System.
e. Compliance with Policy Resolution 79-80 regarding minimum floor elevations for new
structures on sites adjacent to, or containing any open storm water drainage facility.
f. No building permits shall be issued until the final plat is filed and recorded with Hennepin
County.
g. Location and number of fire hydrants shall be approved by the Fire Division.
h. Submittal of fire flow data with the final plat.
i. A pond maintenance agreement is required between the developer and the City for the
water quality pond.
j. Submission of a Site Improvement Performance Agreement prior to issuance of building
permits. The agreement shall include, but not be limited to, such items as landscaping and
wetland buffer monuments.
k. The Developer shall hold the City and its officers, employees, and agents harmless from
claims made by itself and third parties for damages sustained or costs incurred resulting
from plat approval and development. The Developer shall indemnify the City and its
officers, employees, and agents for all costs, damages, or expenses which the City may pay
or incur in consequence of such claims, including attorneys' fees.
ADOPTED by the City Council on September 5, 2000.
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 September 5, 2000, 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