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No. 98-37
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
Date: December 16, 1998
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN
FOR THE QUESTWOOD DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the PUD preliminary plan for the Questwood development
meets the requirements of the city's comprehensive plan with a planned
density of 2.29 units per acre;
WHEREAS, the PUD site plan with the layout of the structures, mixed
townhome and single family use, road access and ponding area form a
desirable and unified development within its own boundaries;
WHEREAS, the PUD proposed townhome and single family home use
is consistent and compatible with the surrounding land uses of single family
• residential and is compatible with the agricultural research fields;
WHEREAS, the PUD exceptions to the standard ordinance regarding
the rear yard setback for 8 porches and the length of the cul de sac at 706
feet are justified by the design of the development internally and related to
surrounding land uses;
WHEREAS, the PUD plan will not pose an excessive burden on local
school, park and other services;
WHEREAS, the PUD preliminary plan provides a landscaped buffer
between the development and the properties to the south and the landscaped
yard of the single family home buffers the residence to the north; and
manages stormwater to minimize issues on the agricultural fields, the PUD
will not have an adverse impact on the reasonable enjoyment of neighboring
property;
WHEREAS, following a public hearing, the Planning Commission
unanimously adopted a resolution approving the preliminary PUD plan;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city of Falcon Heights
• approves the preliminary PUD plan for the Questwood Development with the
following conditions:
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• Masterpiece homes submitting a development agreement and timetable.
• The single family unit be part and governed by the PUD plan.
• The variance be granted for rear yard setbacks for covered porches as
needed and described in the plan.
• The private road be platted as an easement with access for public use
when needed.
• The townhome association not be permitted to turn the private road over
to a public road at any future date and that a speed limit of 15 mph be
included in the homeowner's association documents.
• No new structures or paving be allowed except as identified in the
preliminary plan.
• The developer work with the city to provide water access for an
additional public fire hydrant.
• The developer work with the city to generally satisfy park dedication
requirements prior to receiving approval for the final plan.
Moved by: Gibson Talbot Approved by: ~,~~%u,~.a~n,~
Mayor
December 16, 1998
Date
GEHRZ 5 In Favor
GIBBON TALBOT
HUSTAD 0 Against Attested by:
JACOBS
KUETTEL
City Clerk
December 16, 1998
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