HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-104 - Rezoning for Hedgestone - Laurent Development CITY OF CORCORAN
RESOLUTION 2004-104
MOTION BY: Gageby
SECONDED BY: Bucher •
APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR REZONING FOR LAURENT
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC FOR "HEDGESTONE" ON PROPERTY
LAND LOCATED WEST OF COUNTY ROAD 101, NORTH OF HACKAMORE
ROAD AND ON BOTH SIDES OF GLEASON ROAD
WHEREAS, Laurent Development Company, LLC has requested reclassification
of the zoning from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to PUD (planned unit
development) for a 216.78-acre parcel, legally described as follows:
The southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 36; Township
119, Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Reinke property).
Commitment No. 21502
The southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 36, Township
119, Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Larson property).
Commitment No. 21609
The north half of the southeast quarter of Section 36; Township 119;
Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Ebert property). Commitment
No. 21610
Lot 1, Block 1, Farrell 2"d Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Haley
property). Commitment No. 21611
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request at a duly called
Public Hearing and recommends approval; and;
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an ordinance rezoning the affected
parcel from R-1 to PUD;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does
support the request by Laurent Development Company, LLC for the
reclassification of the zoning from R-1 to PUD for the 216.78-acre property,
based on the following findings:
1. The developer's proposal for 283 single family detached homes at a net
density of 1.31 units per acre is consistent with the intent of the
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Comprehensive Plan, which plans for development in this area at up to 3
units per acre.
2. The PUD would allow the developer to mix four different single family
home lot sizes (120-foot, 80-foot, 65-foot and 50-foot), which could not be
accomplished under the R-1 zoning district.
3. The PUD provides for variations to the strict application of the land use
regulations to improve site design and operation, while at the same time
incorporating design elements, e.g. construction materials, landscaping,
lighting, etc., that exceed the City's standards to offset the effect of any
variations. The applicant has preserved 36 percent of the land as
permanent open space (including the private park) and the developer
would provide common design elements and extensive landscaping
throughout the project.
4. The PUD will allow a more creative and efficient approach to land use
within the City, while at the same time protecting and promoting the
health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability and general welfare
of the City.
5. The applicant has preserved 36 percent of the land as permanent open
space (including the private park) and the developer would provide
common design elements and extensive landscaping throughout the
project. The developer has preserved a large portion of the existing trees
in the NW area of this site as identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
6. The proposed development would maintain or improve the efficiency of
public streets and utilities. The developer would construct Gleason Road
as a tree-lined parkway. The landscaping within this street right-of-way
would be planted and maintained by the developer, thereby reducing the
burden on the City's public works staff.
7. The developer would ensure appropriate transitions between differing land
uses. The proposed single family homes would not require a transition
from the existing single family homes, but the developer has provided an
open space buffer around the majority of the site perimeter. Additionally,
new landscaping is proposed on the west property line south of Gleason
Road and on the north property line north of White Tail Trail to provide a
buffer to the existing homes.
8. Adequate infrastructure will be available to serve this site if the conditions
of PUD preliminary plan and preliminary plat are met.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 30th day of December 2004.
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VOTING AYE VOTING NAY
X Bucher, John Bucher, John
X Gageby, David Gageby, David
X Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken
X Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron
Lymangood, Chuck X Lymangood, Chuck
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Kenneth Guenthner, Mayor
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'SLe Vergin, Actiiig City Clerk