HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-75 - Approve Prelminary Plat and Variance 20720 Larkin RdCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -75
Motion By: Cossette
Seconded By: Thomas
December 11, 2014
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT AND VARIANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 20720 LARKIN ROAD (PID 26- 119 -23 -23 -0001) (CITY FILE NO. 14 -028)
WHEREAS, Donald Proehl has requested approval of a preliminary plat and variance to allow
for the subdivision of the 49.35 acre property legally described as:
The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 119, Range
23,
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ITIZIAW
That part of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 119, Range
23; Hennepin County. Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section; thence South to the Southeast
corner thereof; thence West 40 rods; thence Northeasterly to beginning subject to road.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the submitted preliminary plat at a duly called
Public Hearing and recommends approval, and;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Corcoran, Minnesota,
that it does approve the request for a preliminary plat and variance subject to the following
findings and conditions:
1. A preliminary plat is approved, in accordance with the plans received by the City on
October 23, 2014, and revisions received on November 21, 2014, except as amended
by this resolution.
The following variances are approved:
a. Variance from 1040.020, Subd. 9 to allow the proposed Lot 2, Block 1 to be
platted as shown on the plans, which does not meet the minimum lot size and
depth based on the following findings:
i. There are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance.
The site conditions and location of the wetland limit where structures can
be placed on the site.
ii. The conditions are unique to the parcel of land and were not created by
the owner. The existing parcel has a historic farmhand house located on
the property that has been used for this purpose until the recent past.
iii. The granting of this variance will not alter the essential character of the
locality. The applicant is not altering any of the existing conditions on site,
and it will remain the same.
iv. The proposed variance would be in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of the ordinance. Proposed Lot 1, Block 1 will continue to
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
December 11, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -75
preserve urban service areas. The creation of Lot 2 will have little impact
on future development of the site because there is already an existing
home and there is adequate access to implement orderly services.
The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan which calls for
low density residential that will provide a transition from a rural
environment to a more urbanized land pattern.
3. There are 4 development rights remaining on proposed Lot 1, Block 1 and zero building
rights remaining on Lot 2, Block 1.
4. The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission must approve the wetland
delineation for Lot 2, Block 1 prior to release of the final plat for recording.
5. The accessory structures on proposed Lot 2, Block 1 may not be used for agricultural
purposes according to the definition of Section 1020.020.
6. Prior to release of escrow:
a. Record the approving resolutions, mylar and all related documents at Hennepin
County and provide proof of recording to the City.
b. The applicant must plant the wetland buffers in accordance with Section 1050.10,
Subd. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance.
c. 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 prior to
the release of escrow.
i. Wetland signs shall be purchased from the City.
ii. Wetland buffer signs must be installed at each lot line where it crosses a
wetland buffer and where needed to indicate the contour of the buffer, with a
maximum spacing of 200 feet of wetland edge as shown on the preliminary
plat.
iii. The final locations must be inspected and approved by City staff.
d. The applicant shall provide the approved preliminary and final plat drawings to the
City in an electronic (AutoCAD) format.
7. Approval of the preliminary plat shall expire within one year of the date of approval
unless the applicant has filed a complete application for approval of a final plat.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
VOTING AYE
® Guenthner, Ken
® Asleson, Rich
® Cossette, Tom
® Hank, Pat
® Thomas, Ron
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -75
VOTING NAY
❑ Guenthner, Ken
❑ Asleson, Rich
❑ Cossette, Tom
❑ Hank, Pat
❑ Thomas, Ron
December 11, 2014
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 11`" day of December
2014.
A EST:
eanie Heinecke — Clerk
Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor
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