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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Report - Wildflower 2nd Addn Final Plat and PUD 12.6.16MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: 12/6/2016 REGULAR ITEM #: 16 AGENDA ITEM: Wildflower at Lake Elmo 2nd Addition Final Plat and Final PUD Plans SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Wensman, Planning Director THROUGH: Kristina Handt, City Administrator REVIEWED BY: Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney Jack Griffin, City Engineer Greg Malmquist, Fire Chief Mike Bent, Building Official BACKGROUND: Robert Engstrom Companies is requesting approval of final plat, final PUD development plans for the second phase of the Wildflower at Lake Elmo PUD development. The final plat includes 20 single family residential lots located to the east of the first phase. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 24, 2016 and tabled the request to allow Staff to research perceived stormwater issues related to the Wildflower and Village Preserve Developments and promised conditions of approval related to the Smith property. The Planning Commission resumed discussion of the application on 11/14/16 and recommended approval after reviewing findings by the Valley Branch Watershed District and an understanding of the Smith Property issues. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: The City Council is being requested to adopt Resolution 2016-__ approving the final plat and final PUD plans for Wildflower at Lake Elmo 2nd Addition with ten conditions. PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: On 11/14/16, the Planning Commission reviewed the Valley Branch Watershed District report on the stormwater issues and the agreements between the developer and Mr. Smith regarding access and other improvements promised with the second addition. The Planning Commission determined that that the stormwater issues are understood and will be resolved with the construction process and that the agreements between the developer and Mr. Smith were private agreements and not subject to plat approval. It was determined, however, that two temporary easements that are set to expire with the approval of the second addition need to be replaced with new temporary easements. Originally, a larger second phase was anticipated which would have given the Smith property access and utilities. This will now occur with a later phase. New easements have been made a condition of final plat approval. City Council Meeting 12/6/2016 Regular Agenda Item #16 Page 2 As outlined in the Planning Commission report, the other outstanding issues are as follows: Street Names. Street B on the Final Plat has not been given a proper name. This street should be given a name consistent with the City’s street naming ordinance prior to recording the plat. This has been made a condition of approval. Engineering Review. The City Engineer has reviewed the final plat submittal and has prepared a memorandum for the Commission and Council’s review. The comments in the City Engineer’s review memorandum dated September 29, 2016 should be addressed prior to releasing the plat for recording. This has been made a condition of approval. Landscape Plan. A revised landscape plan has been submitted for review, but has not been approved. Approval of the landscape plan and will be required prior to recording the plat. This has been made condition of approval. Protective Easement. A condition of preliminary plat was to protect all open space with protective easements. A protective easement is being prepared to protect Outlot A from any future development. Execution of the easement agreement is required prior to releasing the plat for recording. This has been made a condition of approval. Preliminary Plat Conditions. The final plat is in conformance with the preliminary plat. The preliminary plat and PUD plans were approved with conditions. Staff has provided comments on the status of each in bold italics in the Planning Commission Report (attached). There are several preliminary plat conditions that have been carried forward to with this approval. • Prior to the execution of the Final Plat by City officials, the Developer shall enter into a Developer’s Agreement acceptable to the City Attorney and approved by the City Council that delineates who is responsible for the design, construction, and payment of the required improvements for the Wildflower at Lake Elmo 2nd Addition Final Plat and Final PUD Development Plans with financial guarantees therefore. • All easements as requested by the City Engineer and Public Works Department shall be documented on the Final Plat prior to the execution of the final plat by City Officials. • A Common Interest Agreement concerning management of the common areas of Wildflower at Lake Elmo 2nd Addition and establishing a homeowner’s association shall be submitted in final form to the Community Development Director before a building permit may be issued for any structure within this subdivision. • The applicant shall also enter into a landscape license/public art agreement and maintenance agreement with the City that clarifies the individuals or entities responsible for any landscaping and public art installed in areas outside of land dedicated as public park and open space on the final plat. • Street signs and no parking signs shall be installed on City Streets within the development prior to any building permits being issued. FISCAL IMPACT: TBD – the Council will be asked to review a developer’s agreement concerning the final plat at a future meeting. The agreement will include a detailed accounting of any development costs that will be the responsibility of the City. City Council Meeting 12/6/2016 Regular Agenda Item #16 Page 3 OPTIONS: The City Council must approve the final plat and PUD plans if they are found to be in substantial conformance with the preliminary plat. RECOMMENDATION: Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adopting Resolution 2016-106 granting approval of the Wildflower of Lake Elmo 2nd Addition Final Plat and PUD Plans with the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2016-106 approving the Wildflower at Lake Elmo 2nd Addition Final Plat and Final Planned Unit Development Plans. ATTACHMENTS: • Resolution 2016-106 approving the Wildflower at Lake Elmo 2nd Addition Final Plat and PUD Plans. • Planning Commission report.