HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2024-50 Approving Preliminary Plat Heather Meadows 3rdCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NU. 2024-50
Motion By: McKee
Seconded By: Vehrenkamp
June 215 2024
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR "HEATHER MEADOWS 3RD
ADDITION" ON THE PROPERTIES LOCATED NEAR OAKDALE DRIVE AND HEATHER
LANE (PID 05-119-23-31-0001; 05-119-23-32-0001; 08-119-23-22-0011)
(CITY FILE NO. 24-002)
WHEREAS, Mark and Markus Lee ("the applicant") request approval of a preliminary plat to create
12 single-family lots and 2 outlots from three properties described as follows:
See Attachment A.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat at a duly called public hearing
and recommended approval, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
preliminary subject to the following finding
that the Corcoran City Council approves the request for a
s and conditions:
1. A preliminary plat is approved, in accordance with the plans received by the City on
January 22, 2024, with additional material received as of April 2, 2024, April 3, 2024, April
11, 2024, April 12, 2024, April 22, 2024, and April 29, 2024, except as amended by this
resolution.
2. Approval is contingent upon City Council approval of the variance for Lot 1, Block 4 and
Lot 1, Block 5 tU not front a paved street, internal to the site. The applicant shall comply
with all conditions of approval.
3. The applicant shall comply with all requirements in the City Engineer Memo dated April
23, 2024.
4. Final approval by the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission must be attained
before any site grading or activity commences. The applicant is responsible for obtaining
all required permits and approvals.
5. All permanent wetland buffer monument signs must be erected along the wetland buffer
line as required by Section 1050.010, Subd. 7 of the Zoning Ordinance.
a. Wetland signs must be purchased from the City.
b. Wetland signs must be installed on treated 4x4 wooden posts.
c. Wetland buffer signs must be installed prior to issuance of building permits.
d. The installation of the wetland monument buffer signs according the approved plan
must be certified by a registered land surveyor.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2024=50
June 27, 2024
e. Wetland buffers must a" and inspected by the City prior to issuance of
building permits unless an alternative timeline is approved by the City.
f. Where buffer areas are not vegetated or have been disturbed within the last 10
years, such buffer areas shall be replanted and maintained according to the
standards in Section 1050.010, Subd. 8(C) of the Zoning Ordinance.
i. The City's wetland buffer specialist must inspect existing wetland buffers
proposed to remain to confirm the existing buffers are undisturbed and in
an acceptable condition. This must be completed prior to submittal of the
final plat application.
g. The minimum and maximum dimensions of all wetland buffers must be confirmed.
h. Spacing between wetland buffer monument signs cannot exceed 200'.
i. Two additional wetland buffer monument signs are needed on Wetland 3 where
the buffer crosses the shared lot line of Lot 4 and Lot 5 of Block 2.
j. Wetland buffer plantings and wetland buffer monument signs are deferred on
OutlotA and Outlot B until the property is no longer farmed or is further developed,
whichever comes first. The planting and sign requirement for these buffers will be
based on the prevailing ordinance at such time.
6. Park dedication shall be satisfied by cash -in -lieu of land. Park dedication will be based on
the park dedication ordinance in place at the time the final plat is approved.
a. Park dedication is required based on the finding that the development will add 10
new single-family homes to the City.
b. Residents of the development will need access to nearby existing and future trails
and parks that do not exist today as guided by the Comprehensive Plan.
c. Cash -in -lieu of land will be used only for the acquisition and development of parks,
recreational facilities, playground, trails, wetlands, or open space based on the
approved park plan in the Comprehensive Plan.
d. Park dedication funds will be collected at the time of final plat in accordance with
the City Code requirements. The code stipulates a dedication requirement of 5%
of land for land guided at a density of less than 3 units an acre or an equivalent
market value in cash, resulting in estimated park dedication fees of $59,540.
7. All homes must meet the minimum residential building standards outlined in Section
1030.030 and 1060.050, Subd. 1(B) of the Zoning Ordinance.
8. All residential lots must have a minimum of 2 parking spaces.
9. If a conditional use permit for Lot 1, Block 4 is not granted to allow an agricultural
accessory structure footprint of 7,428 square feet, the plans must be revised to reduce the
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County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
footprint to the square foot
1030.0201 S u bd . 4.
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RES®LU`TION NO. 2024-50
age allowed for accessory structures on a 4-acre lot per Section
10. If a variance is not granted to waive the planted buffer requirement of 100' on Lot 1, Block
4 and Lot 1, Block 5, the plans must be revised to show a buffer yard that complies with
this requirement as outlined in Section 940.050, Subd. 1(D)(7).
a. The preliminary plat must be revised to remove or relocate structures within the
100' buffer.
b. The landscaping plan must be revised to show the landscaping within the buffer
area as required.
11. If a variance is not granted fora 91' setback for an existing agricultural structure on Lot 1,
Block 4, then the plans must be revised to indicate the building will be removed or
relocated.
12. The previous perimeter drainage and utility easement on Outlot A of Heather Meadows
2nd Addition must be vacated with the final plat to allow for new perimeter drainage and
utility easements to be established based on the proposed lot lines.
13. Well locations are subject to approval by the Minnesota Department of Health.
preservation, restoration, and management plan for the open space shall be submitted
with the final plat.
15. Outlot A and Outlot B will be protected by a restrictive covenant in favor of the City that
will remain in place until such time that municipal sewer and water are available to serve
the site. The covenant will outline the following options in how the open space can be
owned until municipal services are available:
a. The open space outlots can be dedicated to the City if accepted by the City.
b. The open space outlots can be sold to the owner of Lot 1, Block 4.
c. The open space outlots can be dedicated to a Homeowners Association that
comprises a majority of the homes within this development.
d. The open space outlots can be sold to a developer once municipal sewer and
water are available.
16. The applicant must use a native seed mix for all public rights -of -way.
17. Prior to submittal of the final plat, the applicant must complete the following:
a. Revise the preliminary plat to show the following:
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County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION No. 2024-50
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i. The eastern lot line of Lot 1, Block 5 shall be moved to the west per the
Engineering Memo to allow for a future permittable road connection from
Oakdale.
1. The final lot line location for this lot shall be approved by the City
Engineer. It is expected that the lot line must be moved at least 9'
to the west.
2. The ghost plat shall also be revised accordingly
3. Should it be determined that this requirement creates a conflict with
the actual location of the existing septic system, the applicant has
two options.
a. Identify two new suitable septic sites for this lot to be
approved by Hennepin County and remove the existing
system as part of the required site improvements for the
plat.
b. Apply for and be granted approval of a rezoning and a
planned unit development (PUD) plan to allow for deviation
from the minimum lot standards and the use of off -site
septic.
ii. An alternative septic site must be shown and approved by Hennepin
County for Lot 1, Block 4 andBlock 5.
1. If a suitable alternative septic site cannot be found within the
proposed lot boundary, the applicant must either:
a. Adjust the boundary for the affected lot(s); or
b. Apply for and be granted approval of a rezoning and a
planned unit development (PUD) plan allowing for deviation
in minimum lot standards and/or off -site septic.
iii. The upland acreage of the open space outlots (defined as gross acres
minus wetlands, floodplains, land below the 100-year ordinary high-water
level, and any water bodies) must be confirmed to meet or exceed 22.06
acres.
iv. The minimum, maximum, and average width of each wetland buffer shall
be provided.
v. Show two additional wetland buffer monument signs on Wetland 3 where
the buffer crosses the shared lot line of Lot 4 and Lot 5 of Block 2 as
required by Ordinance.
b. Revise the preliminary plans to satisfy the Engineering Memo,
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County of Hennepin
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This includes providing a formal Tree Removal Plan.
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c. Revise the preliminary landscaping plan to confirm compliance with Section
106000700
i. Minimum size at the time of planting.
ii. Indicate tree species. No more than 33% of the planted trees can be of the
same species.
iii. Indicate use of a native seed mix for planting in the public rights -of -ways.
d. Revise the existing conditions survey to reflect the existing perimeter drainage and
utility easement on Outlot A of Heather Meadows 2nd Addition.
18. With the final plat submittal, the applicant must create language for an architectural theme
to be applied to the 10 new lots as a deed restriction or within Homeowners Association
documents.
19. The final locations for street lighting will be approved by Public Safety and the City
Engineer.
a. If required, the applicant shall provide specifications that demonstrate compliance
with Section 1060.040 (Lighting) of the Zoning Ordinance.
20. Drainage and utility easements shall be
stormwater ponds, floodplain, and outlots.
provided over all wetlands, wetland buffers,
21. Drainage and utility easements shall be provided along the perimeter of all units.
22. A temporary cul-de-sac easement and agreement for the proposed cul-de-sac at the end
of Heather Lane must be recorded with the final plat.
23. The applicant is responsible for the cost of modifying and extending the existing driveways
and culverts along Heather Lane as found to be necessary to extend the roadway.
a. The applicant is expected to work with affected property owners to minimize
disruptions.
b. The applicant is responsible for correcting any localized damage to the existing
portion of Heather Lane that is attributed to the construction project.
24. All utility facilities, including but not limited to telephone, CATV, natural gas, and electric
power, shall be located underground. Underground service connections to the street
property line of each platted lot shall be installed at the Subdividers expense.
25. Mechanical equipment (including air conditioning units) must be located in the side or rear
yard and must be located a minimum of 5' from the property line.
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State of Minnesota
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26. The development shall comply with the City's requirements regarding fire access, fire
protection, and fire flow calculations, the location of fire hydrants, fire department
connections, and fire lane signage.
27. If a Homeowners Association is to be created, the applicant shall provide copies of the
Homeowner's Association Documents/Covenants for City review as part of the final plat
application.
28. Lawn sprinklers/irrigation systems (if provided) shall all have rain sensors to limit
unnecessary watering.
29. All landscaping in rear yards and common areas shall be planted and inspected by the
City within one year of issuance of a building permit unless an alternative timeline is
approved by the City.
30. Trees in the front yard shall be planted prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy unless
an alternative timeline is approved.
31. Parking shall be permitted on one side of local streets and shall be signed in accordance
with City standards.
32. Sign permits will be required prior to construction of any signs, temporary or permanent.
33. The final plat shall address all conditions of approval.
34. Prior to release of final plat for recording, the applicant shall enter into the following:
a. A Development Contract to provide a financial guarantee to protect the work.
b. A stormwater maintenance agreement.
c. A temporary cul-de-sac easement and agreement.
35. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant has filed
a complete application for approval of the final plat.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50
McKee, Tom
® Bottema, Jon
® Nichols, Jeremy
® Lanterman, Mark
® Vehrenkamp, Dean
June 27, 2024
VOTING NAY
❑ McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Lanterman, Mark
❑ Vehrenkamp, Dean
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 27t" day of June 2024.
ATTEST:
Jay Tob
n 1 ty Adi
inistrator
Tbm Kee -Mayor
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City Seal
City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50
ATTACHMENT A
June 27, 2024
Outlot A, HEATHER MEADOWS, Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat
thereof.
AND
The East Half of the West Two -Thirds of the Southwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 119,
Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota.