HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-118 - Resolution - Nature Refuge N PUD FInal Plan Final PlatCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-118
RESOLUTION APPROVING NATURE REFUGES NORTH PUD FINAL PLAN/FINAL PLAT
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2025, the City received a complete land use application for
Natures Refuge North PUD Final Plan/Final Plat hereafter referred to as Development; and
WHEREAS, City staff completed review of the Development based on the following
plans and information:
• Land Use Plan prepared by Carlson Engineering revision date July 25, 2025
• Preliminary Plat prepared by Carlson Engineering revision date July 25, 2025
• Final Plat prepared by Carlson Engineering received on July 25, 2025
• Title Commitment dated May 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2025, the City Council approved the preliminary plat with
Resolution No. 25-61; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2025, the Planning & Zoning Board reviewed and
recommended approval of the Development; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Development is not considered premature and meets the
performance standards of the subdivision and zoning ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Per City Code Section 1001.057 Review, Approval or Denial:
(2) The following requirements shall be met before consideration of the final plat by the City
Council:
(a) The final plat shall substantially conform to the approved preliminary plat and phasing
plan.
The final plat substantially conforms to the approved preliminary plat and phasing plan.
(b) For plats that consist solely of individual single family residential lots, final plat
applications for subsequent phases shall not be approved until building permits have
been issued for 40% of lots in the preceding phase. This division applies only when the
preceding phase consists of 40 or more lots.
The development is proposed to be constructed in two (2) phases.
(c) City attorney approval of the status of title/property ownership related to the final plat.
The City Attorney reviewed the title commitment and notes the title work shall be
updated to reflect proper ownership and plat signatures.
(d) Completed development contract.
A Development Agreement has been completed and shall be executed.
(e) Conditions attached to approval of the preliminary plat shall be fulfilled or secured by
the development agreement, as appropriate; and
The conditions of the preliminary plat have been substantially fulfilled. Securities will be
required with a Development Agreement.
(f) All fees, charges and escrow related to the preliminary or final plat shall be paid in full.
All fees, charges and escrow related to the preliminary or final plat shall be paid in full
prior to release of the final plat mylars.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Natures Refuge North PUD Final Plan/Final Plat is
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditions detailed Resolution No. 25-61 approving the Natures Refuge North PUD
Preliminary Plan and Preliminary Plat remain in effect.
2. A WMC Buffer Declaration shall be recorded over Outlots A, D and G.
3. A Conservation Easement shall be recorded over Outlots, A, C, D, and G.
4. A trail easement shall be recorded over the trails and corridors after the trails have been
constructed.
5. Outlots A, C, D, and G shall be deeded to a Homeowner's Association (HOA).
6. Outlot E shall be deeded to the City.
7. A homeowner's association will maintain the stormwater re -use system, lake/borrow
area, and open space and wetland buffers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following items shall be addressed prior to release of the
final plat mylars:
1. All comments from the City Engineer memo related to the final plat dated August 6,
2025.
2. The title work shall be updated to reflect proper ownership and plat signatures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following items shall be addressed prior to issuing building
permits within the plat:
1. All comments frorn the City Engineer memo dated August 6, 2025.
2. All comments from the Environmental Coordinator memo dated August 6, 2025.
3. Street names shall be added to the plan sets.
4. Recorded copies of the following documents shall be provided to the City:
a. Final plat
b. Development Agreement
c. Stormwater Re -use Agreement
d. WMC Buffer Declaration
e. Conservation Easement
f. Deeds
i. Outlots A, C, D, and G to Homeowner's Association (HOA)
ii. Outlot E to the City
g. Homeowner's Association Documents
i. Articles of Incorporation
ii. Bylaws
iii. Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 81h day of September, 2025
ATTEST:
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
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