HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-88 Findings of Fact for Rezoning on the Schwalbe PropertyCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-88
Motion By: Keefe
Seconded By: Thomas
November 21, 2016
APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR REZONING THE "SCHWALBE" PROPERTY ON
THE 5.97-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 6635 COUNTY ROAD 101 (PID 36A 1 M3=14®0001)
(CITY FILE 16-026)
WHEREAS, The Lennar Corporation ("the applicant") has requested approval of a rezoning
from Urban Reserve (UR) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) as part the Ravinia PUD for a
5.97-acre parcel legally described as follows:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 119,
Range 23, West of the 5t" Principal Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the
Southeast corner of said quarter, thence North along the East line of said quarter quarter
distance 621.2 feet to the actual point of beginning, thence continuing North along said
East line 360 feet; thence West at right angles 759 feet; thence South parallel with said
East line 360 feet; thence East to the point of beginning, except road, Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
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 Urban
Reserve (UR) to Planned Unit Development (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 The Lennar
Corporation for the reclassification of the zoning from UR to PUD for the property, based on the
following findings.
1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan,
including public facilities and capital improvement plans. New streets and utilities will be
extended to serve the site and will be stubbed to serve the adjacent property to the
north.
2. The proposed action meets the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.
a. The proposal would meet the purpose and intent of the Ravinia PUD and would
comply with ordinance development standards.
b. The rezoning would bring development onto the City tax rolls with limited need
for public services for this unoccupied space.
3. There is adequate infrastructure available to serve the proposed action when the streets
and utilities are constructed with the development.
4. There is an adequate buffer or transition provided between potentially incompatible
districts. The project is adjacent to the Ravinia development on the south and will be
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