HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 99-13CITE.' OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -13
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT PLAN
FOR THE FIELDS OF ST. CROIX -- PHASE 2
WHEREAS, The Lake Elmo Planning Commission reviewed the Concept Plan for the
Fields of St. Croix- Phase Two, at its January 25, 1.999 meeting and recommended approval to the
City Council,
NOW, THEREFORE, DE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake Elmo City Council does
hereby approve and accept the Concept Plan of the Fields of St. Croix- Phase Two for 37 single
family lots; 17 residential units shown as Phase III; and an Agricultural Products Market Site as
the same as on file with the City Administrator based upon the following findings:
1. The Concept Plan is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The Concept Plan, when executed in combination with the Emerson/Forliti
and Tana Ridge Concept Plans, is consistent with the purpose of the Open
Space Preservation District.
3. The Concept Plan, when executed in combination with the Emerson/Forliti
and Tana Ridge Concept Plans, complies with OP development standards.
4. The Concept Plan, when executed in combination with the Emerson/Forliti
and Tana Ridge Concept Plans, preserves the required open space.
FURTHER, the following conditions shall be attached:
1. The 17 dwelling units proposed by the Concept Plan as "Phase III." are identified as
Townhouses. A Development Stage Plan for these dwelling units shall be submitted
concurrent with the balance of Fields 2 "d
2. Extension of a public street westerly from the north cul -de -sac on the west side to
connect with the public road serving Emerson /Forliti.
3. "Transfer" of 17 dwelling units to Fields 2 "d from the Fields of St. Croix first plan is
approved in Concept provided that the Development Stage Plan include a legal
vehicle to accommodate such transfer.
4. Compliance with the recommendations of the City Engineer's Memo of January 4,
1999,
5. The Development Stage Plan shall include a proposal to legally guarantee that the
open space and public park surplus (subject to .Parks Commission recommendations)
and the common waste water treatment system, all of which require common actions
with adjacent OP projects, will be accomplished completely and in a timely . manner,
as proposed by the Concept Plan.
4. Any modifications to the Tana Ridge or Fields 2nd Concept Plans that results in
adjustments to the aggregate Park or OP open space calculations shall void this
recommendation
5. Setbacks and lot size are not approved by the Stage.
6. The roadway be re- designed to reduce the disruption of the open
space.
7. Outlot B, as depicted on the Concept Plan, shall be considered
Preserved Open Space as defined by the Zoning Ordinance, subject
to a recorded Covenant precluding additional dwelling units, in lieu
of a Conservation Easement.
8. A Public Street shall be extended easterly to connect with the
northerly cul -de -sac of the Fields 2nd.
ADOPTED, by the Lake Elmo City Council this 2nd day of February, 1999.
Lee Hunt, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Mary Kueffnex, WAdministrator