HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-013DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) PLANS
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the Mate of Minnesota; and
WHERE GW A. Land Development, 10850 told County Road 15, Suite 200
Plymouth, MN 55441 submitted an application to the City of Lake Elmo (City) for a Preliminary
Plat and Development, Stage Planned Unit Development Plan for a"2r9 detached single family
residential planned unit development on 98.93 acres, a copy of which is on file in the City o
Lake Elmo Planning and Zoning Department, and
WHEREAS, notice been published, mailed and posted pursuant to the Lake Elmo
Zoning Ordinance, Section 154.1 2; and.
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held public hearing on December 11,
2017 to consider the Preliminary Plat and Development Stage PUD Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission adopted a motion recommending
approval of the Preliminary Plat and Development Stage PUD Plan subject to conditions of
approval, and
WHEREAS, the Labe Elmo Planning Commission has submitted: its report and
recommendation concerning the Preliminary Platt and Development Stage PUD Plan as part of a
memorandum to the City Council from the Planning Director for the January 16, 2018 ,February
7, 2018, and February 20, 2018 Council Meetings, and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the application at its meeting held.. on February
20, 2018 and made the following findings;
1. That the Preliminary flat and PUD Plans are consistent with the intent of the Lake Elmo
Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map for this area with the exception of the
Village Open Space Overlay District Greenbelt Corridor.
2. That the Preliminary flat and PUD Plans comply with the general intent of the Village -Urban
Low Density Residential zoning districts with PUD modifications.
3. That the PUD Concept Plan generally complies with the City's Subdivision regulations.
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4. That the PUD Concept Plan is generally consistent with the City's engineering standards with
exceptions as noted in the City Engineer's mernorandum. dated December 5 2017.
5. The PUD Concept Plan meets the minimum requirement for a PUD including minimum
lot area, open space and street layout.
. The PUD Concept Plan meets more than one of the required PUD objectives identified in
Section 154.751 including providing: 1) more adequate, usable, and suitably located opera
space and recreational amenities ities and ether public facility than would otherwise be provided
under conventional development techniques. 2) Preservation and enhancement of
important environmental features through careful and sensitive placement of buildings and
facilities, and 3) Allowing the development to operate in conceit with a redevelopment
plan in certain areas of the City and to ensure the redevelopment Boas and objective will
be achieved.
7. The PUD Concept Plan meets the allowed density requirements allowed: with PUD
flexibility.
. That the applicant is providing the following amenities, for which the City shall award
amenity points
a. Pedestrian improvements including construction of a trail along the County right-
of-way from 301h Way to the southerly plat limits; grading along the storm sewer
utfall pipe location within the future right-of-way area along Lake Elmo Avenue
of the property to the south of the proposed development along with dedication. o
County right-of-way to facilitate a future trail; and dedication of a -foot wide
trail corridor along with construction of a trail connecting the trail within the
development from Lak Arno Avenue to the trail within the Hamlet on Sunfish Lake
development 10 points).
b. Storinwater reuse if approved by the City Engineer 3 points).
c. 'Theming elements from the Lake Elmo Therning Study I point).
d. Additional open space above 20% 2 points).
e. Connection of sewer to Hamlet on Sunfish Labe Development (5 points).
f: Provision of private park amenities including a clubhouse, totlot, and pool (
points).
q. That the proposed PUD will allow a more flexible, creative, and efficient approach to the
use of the land, and will specifically relate to existing zoning district standards in the
following manner (with exceptions as noted).
a. Lot Dimensions and Bulk Building Requirements
Villa Lots Interior Exterior
Single Single Family
Family
Minimum Lot 55 ft. 55 ft. 66 ft.
Width
Minimum Lot 7,900 sq. ft. 6,90 sq. t. 8,500 sq. ft.
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Minimum 15 ft.
25 ft.
25 ft.
Front Yard
Setback
Minimurn Side 7 ft./8 ft.
7 ft./8 ft.
10 ft.15 ft. or
Yard Setback
7.5 ft./7,5 ft.
Maximum 50%
40%
45%
Impervious
Surface
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subject to the following conditions.-
1. That PID# 1102921440001 is subdivided to create Parcel 3 as indicated on the Preliminary
Plat and that a Zoning Map Amendment is approved to rezone Parcels 1, 2, and 3 from Rural
Development Transitional to Village Urban Low Density Residential.
2. That the future preliminary plat and preliminary PUD Plans includes parcels with the
PID#s 1402921110001, 1102 21430001, and a portion of 1102921440001 .
3. That the future Final Plat and PUD Plans submittal identify all requests for flexibility from_
the V-LIAR zoning district.
4. That all comments of the City Engineer's Memorandum dated December 5, 2017 be
addressed,
5. That the Applicant submit additional details on the propose stormwater reuse system and
ongoing operations for City review and consideration. Ownership, maintenance and
ongoing operational responsibilities must be clearly defined, and City acceptance of
ston-nwater reuse must be contingent upon the City agreeing to the ongoing ownership,
maintenance and operation plan, including the execution of a stormwater maintenance and
easement agreement that addresses stormwater reuse.
6. That the Applicant provide a detailed phasing plan with the Final Plat I't Addition
application that clearly indicates the phasing of the construction for each public
infrastructure component and addresses both construction access to the site and public
access for new residents. Temporary cul-de-sacs should be part of the phasing plans and
are required for any street with a platted lot with driveway access.
7. That the developer provide a trail connecting the trail in the middle of the development to
Hamlet on Sunfish Lake trails along with a trail corridor of at least 30 feet in width. The
developer shall not receive parkland dedication credit for the trail corridor for cost of
construction of the trail.
8. That any approval be contingent on complying with Washington County's requirernents
and requests pertaining to right-of-way, turn lanes and trail needs as noted in the
Washington County Memo dated June 1, 2017.
9. Sufficient right-of-way along Lake Elmo Avenue N (CSAH-17) for both the Legacy at
Northstar Plat and PID4 14.02,921.11.0001 must be provided. Verification from
Washington County that sufficient right-of-way along Lake Elmo Avenue N (CSAH- 17)
has been provided must be received by the City.
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10. The Applicant shall be solely responsible for all construction costs associated with the
intersection improvements as recommended by Washington County.
11. That the Applicant provide a minimum 30 foot buffer fi-om the northern edges and 50 foot
buffer from the western edges of the plat, This buffer shall average 170 feet on the western
edge of the plat and 86 feet on the northern edge of the plat and include sufficient
landscaping and/or berming as deemed adequate by the City-.
12. That the Landscape Plans receive approval from the City's Landscape Architect and
include revisions as mentioned in the Staff Report dated to the Planning Commission dated
December 11, 2017.
13. That wetlands and wetland buffer areas be contained within outlots outside of lot areas and
dedicated to the City.
14, That the Applicant provide a detailed sanitary sewer phasing plan must be provided with
Final Plat 1 st Addition application to address timely connection to sewer for the
wastewater treatment system that includes, at a minimum, dedicated right-of-way or
-utility easement extended to the westerly side of the plat.
15. That the Final Plat and PUD Plans include a parking area for the HOA pool/playground
recreation area that meets all applicable standards.
16. That the proposed 15 foot front yard setback for Villa Lots be approved provided the
HOA documents include architectural requirements that require 4-sided architecture and
garages facing the public right-of-ways to have windows and/or other architectural
features. That the Landscape Plans receive approval from the City's Landscape Architect
and include revisions as mentioned in the Staff Report dated to the Planning Commission
dated December 11, 2017.
17, That the developer comply with any comments provided by the MnDNR.
18. That the developer provide deed restrictions, covenants, permanent easements or other
instruments for open space that prohibit future vegetative and topographic alterations other
than routine maintenance, construction of buildings or storage of vehicles and other
materials; and ensure preservation and maintenance of open space.
19. That all Fire Chief and Building Official comments be addressed.
20. That street names comply with City's Street Naming Policy.
21. That the Applicant provide specific examples of proposed development sigriage, fencing,
landscaping, lighting and site furnishings, including the clubhouse, that will adhere to the
Lake Elmo Branding and Therning Study with the Final Plat and PUD Plans submittal.
22. That the Applicant submit and the City approve updated Preliminary Plat and PUD Plans
prior to submission of Final Plat and PUD Plans.
23. The proposed 7'/8'sideyard setbacks shall be approved by the City Engineer.
24. That the Applicant construct a bituminous trail extending south along the County right-of-
way from Stith Way to the southerly plat limits (along the east side of Outlot Q and the
future County right-of-way area along Lake Elmo Avenue of the parcel to the south of the
plat should be graded for a future bituminous trail extension (grade ready trail) future
County right-of-way of the parcel to the south of the plat along the storm sewer outtall pipe
location.
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25. That the Applicant pay a cash contribution in an amount equal to the fair market value of
3.383 acres of land to satisfy the development's park land dedication requirement pursuant
to Section 154, 14 of the City Code.
Passed and duly adopted this 201h day of February, 2018 by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
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mike Pearson, Mayor
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