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CR 99-122 Preliminary Plat --- - - -- - - --- -- ---- -- - ----------- -- ---- ------ -------- ------------- ----------- CITY Op <<j>~ l~F I ---'.-.... - June 30, 1999 HOPKINS Council Report 99-122 PRELIMINAR.Y l?LA T (\) \,.~/ Proposed Action. Staff recommends the following motion: Move to continue to the July 20 1999. meeting, !!l2proval of Resolution 99-58. preliminary Rlat for the former Alliant Tech p-arking lot (Beard GrouP-1 Staff is recommending a continuation because the mayor will not be present at the meeting and also to provide the applicant time to revise the plans based on the Planning Commission's recommendation. The applicant has asked that the City Council discuss the preliminary plat at this meeting to identify any issues the Council may have regarding the proposed development. The public has been notified that this item will be on the agenda at the July 6 meeting. At the Zoning and Planning meeting, Mr. Gleeson moved and Mr. Blair seconded a motion to approve the preliminary plat for the former Alliant Tech parking lot. The motion was approved unanimously. Overview. The applicant, The Beard Group, is proposing to construct single family homes on the parking lot that was previously owned by Alliant Tech. The site is approximately 9.5 acres. (j The development as proposed consists of 58 single-family homes. The price range will be approximately $140,000 to $200,000. The site is currently zoned R-I-C, single family medium density. The Zoning and Planning Commission is recommending a rezoning to R-l- A,PUD. The plat will have 58 lots that vary in size because of the PUD zoning. The applicant will be working on the plat for the Council meeting and has removed three units from the plat that the Zoning and Planning Commission approved. The attached plat reflects the 58-unit development. A final preliminary plat will be distributed at the Council meeting. Primary Issues to Consider. 0 What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan designated the subject site? 0 Do the lots meet the zoning requirements? 0 What arc the specifics of the plat? 0 Will a park dedication fee be required? 0 What was the discussion at the zoning and planning meeting? Sup,.Um1:iE'Ilf!': Documents. 0 Analysis ofIssues 0 Preliminary Plat on Resolution 99-58 0 ( , ! Dl)Y\ Nancy ~ Anderson, AICP Planner - -------~-- ----- CR99-122 Page 2 0 Primnry Issues to Consider. 0 Whnt ig the zoning of the property, ond 11m:"! 11m3 the Comprehensive Pine designnted tile !lubject !lite? The zoning of the property is R-1-C, single family medium density. The Comprehensive Plan has designated the site as low density residential. If this project proceeds, the zoning would have to be changed to R-1-A, PUD. The applicant has applied for a rezoning. c Do the lots meet the zoning requirements? Because of the R-1-A, PUD zoning, the lot sizes can vary. The lots are generally 40 feet wide. 0 What ore the specifics of the piat? The plat will have three blocks. The following is the number of units per block: Block 1, 30 units; Block 2, 14 units; Block 3, 14 units. The site will have a total of 58 single-family lots. There will be a ponding area on the northwest comer of the site. This ponding area will be an outlot. There will be a trail easement on the north side of the site to provide access to the C park adjacent to the site on the north side. The exact location of the easement will be -) determined on where the utility connection will be made. Also, the streets will be privately owned and will be platted as an outlot. Access to the site will be from Second Street N.E. 0 What ore the specifics oUhe development? Bouse description The typical unit will be 45' x 25'. The homes will be two-story with a tuck-under garage. The homes will not be able to have basements because of the high water table. Exterior The exterior is proposed to be a combination of siding, brick, and stone. Access There will be two access points from Second Street N.E. Trnffic Since the site is not currently used, any development will add to the traffic in the area. Staff 0 would recommend a traffic study for the proposed development. CR99-122 Page 3 Trrnsh 0 The homeowners association will contract for trash pick-up. Drmionge There will be a ponding area on the north side of the site. Minnehaha Watershed District will have to approve the drainage for the site. Pnrrldng Each unit will have its own garage, which meets the parking requirement. IFirre Mnrnhnl The Fire Marshal has not had time to review the new plans. Staff will report the Fire Marshal's comments at the City Council meeting. Public Worlm The applicant will have to submit a storm water management plan and a utility and drainage plan. Any approval of the plat will be subject to the submittal of these documents and the approval by staff (J Surrounding Usen The site is surrounded by single family residential to the west, a City Park to the north, Hopkins Aches apartments to the east, and industrial uses to the south. 0 What is the timing for the proposed development? The applicant would like to start the development this fall and have a model open in the spring of2000. 0 Will a pmrh: dedication fee be required? A park dedication fee of$500.00 per unit will be required. 0 What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting? The discussion on this item was combined with the rezoning. No one appeared at the public hearing on the preliminary plat. Alternatives. () 1. Approve the preliminary plat. By approving the preliminary plat, the City Council will approve the preliminary plat. --- ------- CR99-122 Page 4 Cl 2. Deny the preliminary plat. 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MN 55305 (612) 5~6-7601 FAX: M6-Q065 "- ~ DATE I www..ho.llmadllOn.e:om ~~ I --- - --- -- - --- (--) CJI1rY OF lHIOlP'JKJINS \---- IHI<eIDlII1lepiHn COUJIl1ty, MRlffill1le~ot~ RESOLUTION NO: 99-58 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A PRELIMlNARY PLAT ON THE FORMER ALLIANT TECH PARKING LOT WHEREAS, an application for a Subdivision, SUBD99-1, has been made by The Beard Group; WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. That an application for a preliminary plat was made by The Beard Group on May 28, 1999; 2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed and published notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on June 29, 1999: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard; 3. That the written comments and analysis of City staffwere considered; and C\ I .~'--'-' ..../} 4. A legal description of the subject property is as follows: Tract J and West 581.55 feet of Tract I also that part of west 581.55 feet of Tract K lying south of north 434 feet thereof, Registered Land Survey No. 561. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED that the application for Subdivision SUBD99-1 is hereby given preliminary approval based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. That the proposed plat meets the minimum requirements of the subdivision ordinance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Subdivision SUBD99-1 is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the property is rezoned from R-1-C to R-I-A, PUD, and that the applicant complies with all condition of such rezoning. 2. That the applicant and the City execute a PUD development agreement that requires the following to be satisfied by the developer: a) Submittal of a storm water management plan and the plan is approved by staff. b) The grading and utility plan is submitted and approved by staff showing the erosion control measures, information detailing the storm structures, public utilities, and proposed hookups. c) A watershed district permit is obtained. C) d) The developer agrees to reimburse the City all costs to complete traffic study to review the access to the site and that the access points on Second Street N.E. Site plan shall be revised to address (-' recommendations of the traffic study. ") ~j e) That the applicant meets all the requirements of the subdivision ordinance. f) That the applicant provide the City with the by-laws of the homeowners association and the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and they are acceptable to staff. g) That the PUD Development Agreement shall include the design standards for improvement and building to be constructed within the PUD as specified in the City Council Resolution approving the PUD rezoning. h) Payment of park dedication fees, as required by ordinance. i) Granting of any easement not dedicated on the plat. j) Execution of an access agreement for access to NURP ponds and drainage improvements. k) Landscaping requirements. 1) All road and utility construction to be completed per City standards. Developer to provide complete construction plans per City standards to be approved by staff. m) Letter of Credit or other financial guarantees for completion of road, utilities and grading. n) Developer to provide evidence of title acceptable to City Attorney. 0) Assessment for any public work. p) That the developer obtains all off-site easements required to provide utilities to the site. q) That the developer provides areas to accommodate for pedestrian walkways as determined necessary by the staff. r) That a fence is placed around the NURP pond. s) Other items as determined necessary and appropriate, including compliance by the developer with all requirements of Hopkins Ordinance Section 565. 0 t) That the PUD Development agreement shall be recorded as an encumbrance against all land included in the plat at the time of filing ofthe plat, and shall be executed or consented to by all owners and lienholders. 3. That the final plat shall comply with all subdivision and platting requirements of the Hopkins City Code and Minnesota Statutes. Adopted this 20th day of July, 1999. Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor ATTEST: Terry Obermaier, City Clerk (') '-- "