HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2010-082CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-082
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING INFORMAL COMMENTS ON A SKETCH BY DR HORTON AND
SAND COMPANIES FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY/MULTIPLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF VICKSBURG LANE AND COUNTY ROAD 47.
WHEREAS, the applicants have requested a pre -application sketch review of a
potential PUD with single-family and multiple -family housing to be located on property at the
northwest corner of the intersection of Vicksburg Lane and County Road 47; and
WHEREAS, any opinions and comments on the sketch provided in this resolution or
by the Planning Commission and/or City Council shall be considered advisory only and shall
not constitute a binding decision on any future development of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called
public meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that it hereby provides the following review
comments on the sketch that was submitted on January 19, 2010:
1. If the development plans proceeds, formal applications for a rezoning, a PUD general and
final plan, and a preliminary plat and final plat, would be required prior to any
development. The two developers should submit the rezoning, PUD general plan, and plat
together, but may submit the PUD final plans separately.
2. The land uses shown satisfy the minimum density requirements of the LA -3 land use
designation.
3. The apartments would contain affordable housing as directed in the comprehensive plan.
4. The applicants should retain as much of the existing vegetation around the wetland as
possible to provide a visual barrier between the uses.
5. If a temporary turn -around and a looped water main are provided, the Council may waive
the requirement for secondary access.
6. The applicants would be required to remove the property line encroachment on the west
side of the property prior to recording a final plat.
7. The applicants would be required to relocate the overhead power line that crosses the
property. The applicant should consider burying all power lines.
8. Assessments would be required for sanitary sewer and water area charges consistent with
the rates in effect at the time the final plat is approved.
9. Verify that sufficient right-of-way or easements exist in Maple Grove for the extension of
sewer.
10. Consider adding landscaped/fenced berms adjacent to County Road 47 to reduce the
visual impact of traffic and noise on the adjacent single-family homeowners. Consider
adding low landscaping or fencing between the playground and vehicle traffic/fire lane.
11. The following disclosure documents should be provided to perspective homebuyers: 1)
disclosing the temporary nature of the stub street; 2) disclosing the property to the west is
owned by the school district; and 3) disclosing that the east side of the property would be
developed with apartments.
12. With a formal application, the applicants should include the following information on the
preliminary plat/site plan:
a. Consider moving the entrance to the underground parking to the south side of the
building.
b. Provide the lot widths for each single-family lot.
c. Indicate a temporary cul-de-sac at the end of the stub street.
d. Indicate all driveways on the south side of County Road 47.
e. Indicate wetland buffers and the buffer setback.
f. Indicate that no more than 50 percent of the pond is located within the buffer.
g. Remove all strictures, including fire lanes and retaining walls, from the buffer.
h. Indicate a left -turn lane and a bypass lane on County Road 47 at the proposed
public street access location shown.
i. Indicate trails on Vicksburg Lane and County Road 47 within the proposed
dedication of right-of-way and sidewalks on one side of all local streets.
Sidewalks would be required to be constricted when the street is constricted and
utilities are installed.
j. Indicate a "T" intersection for the local streets.
k. Indicate three lanes (two out -bound, one in -bound) at the local street connection
with County Road 47 and at the apartment driveway on Vicksburg Lane.
1. Indicate right-of-way dedication of 1) 33 feet west of the east section line of
Section 5 along Vicksburg Lane; and 2) 60 feet from centerline adjacent to the
single-family lots along County Road 47; and 3) 70 feet from centerline adjacent
to the apartment lots along County Road 47.
m. Indicate easements shown as follows: 1) standard drainage and utility easements
of six feet on interior side and rear lot lines; 2) ten feet next to lot lines adjacent to
public rights-of-way; 3) a minimum of 20 feet over utility lines and as needed for
the watermain over the southeast corner of the apartment parcel; and 4) over ponds
and wetlands up to the 100 -year high water elevation.
13. With a formal application, the utility plan should include the following information:
a. Confirm whether the sanitary sewer can serve any existing property south of
County Road 47.
b. A 16 -inch diameter watermain is required along County Road 47. The watermain
should be located in the public right-of-way and constricted with a maximum
IP/4-degree bends.
c. Indicate all private utilities along County Road 47 and Vicksburg Lane.
d. Sanitary sewer depth along the north property line may require relocation fiirther
south.
e. No sewer lines may be located within ponds.
f. All watermain should be C900 PVC.
g. The water should be looped through the site.
h. The water supply should be entirely from the City of Plymouth.
i. Indicate hydrants throughout the site and no fiirther than 400 feet apart along a fire
lane proposed on the west side of the apartment building.
j. Indicate the fire department connections/lock boxes at the entry door and the post
indicator valve on the apartment parcel. Additional lock boxes may be required.
14. With a formal application, the applicants would be required to submit documentation
indicating that the soils would be able to accommodate the infiltration basins shown and
that the infiltration basins would not negatively impact the underground parking for the
apartments.
15. With a formal application, the applicants should include the following information on the
grading plan:
a. Submit a storm sewer/storm drainage plan showing proposed finished contours
indicating how the proposed plat would ultimately drain consistent with the city's
surface water management plan.
b. Indicate the trails in County Road 47 outside the county's ditch sections.
c. Indicate the wetland buffers and buffer monuments.
d. Provide additional topography at least 200 feet from the property.
16. Standard Information:
a. No retaining walls are permitted in the public right-of-way. Retaining walls in
easements require prior approval of the city engineer. Building permits are
required for all walls over four feet in height and a minimum three-foot fence is
required on top of all retaining walls.
b. Identify the location of trash/recycling storage on the apartment property.
c. Storm water would be required to be treated prior to discharge into a wetland or
stream.
d. The developer would be responsible for the constriction of necessary watermain,
sanitary sewer, storm sewers and streets to serve the site.
e. Tree preservation and landscaping requirements would apply.
f. Lighting and sign regulations would apply. Choose overhead garage entry lighting
that reduce/eliminate glare.
g. Permits would be required from all local, regional, state, and federal agencies with
jurisdiction over the project. These permits would be identified with any
preliminary plat approval.
h. A drainage map and run-off and pipe capacity calculations showing rate and
volume control consistent with the surface water management plan would be
required. Discharge rates would also be reviewed by the Elm Creek Watershed
Management Commission.
i. Fire flow calculations would be required indicating simultaneous flows from the
two highest site hydrants. Each hydrant must flow a minimum of 1500 gpm at 20
psi residual pressure.
j. Separate easements should be submitted prior to recording the final plat, including,
but not limited to: 1) 15 -foot access easements from a public street are required for
the inlet and outlet of proposed ponds, maximum vertical and horizontal slopes
would also be required; 2) a temporary easement over the cul-de-sac on the
western edge of the property; 3) a I0 -foot trail/snow storage easement adjacent to
all trails.
k. Final plan and profiles for the proposed sanitary sewer, watermain, streets and
storm sewers, and an erosion control plan would be required.
1. Fire lane signs would be required in approved locations.
m. All documents and details submitted would be required to be consistent with the
zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, city code, and the current engineering
guidelines unless specifically granted PUD flexibility.
Approved March 23, 2010.
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 March 23, 2010 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
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