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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4253 . . . RESOLUTION NO. 4253 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL KNOWN AS GREENFIELD ESTATES WHEREAS, Harstad Companies has requested approval of a single family development proposal known as Greenfield Estates; and WHEREAS, Harstad Companies has requested the following in order to construct their proposed development: 1. 2. 3. 4. Major Subdivision (13 single family lots) Wetland Zoning District Map Amendment Wetland Alteration Permit Variance from the 100 foot wetland setback requirement Vacation from right-of-way (ROW) Park land dedication credit Conditional Use Permit for working in the flood plain; and 5. 6 . 7. WHEREAS, the documents included in Attachment A and approved by the City Planner were received as part of this development proposal; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the request for a Major Subdivision and found that it does conform with all applicable sections of the Mounds View Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Army Corps of Engineers and the City's Engineering Consultant have reviewed the existing wetland boundary and found that a discrepancy does exist in the boundaries shown on the City's Official wetland Zoning Map; and WHEREAS, the City Council approves the Wetland Zoning District Amendment to the existing boundaries of Wetland No. 1- 19; and WHEREAS, the Developer must meet the conditions outlined in Chapter 48.06, Subdivisions 1, 2, and 3 in order to obtain a wetland alteration permit; and WHEREAS, the City's Engineering Consultant has reviewed the development proposed with regard to Chapter 48.06, Subdivisions 1, 2, and 3 and found that the request does meet or exceed the requirements contingent upon the receipt of supporting material and approval of same; and . . . RESOLUTION NO. 4253 PAGE TWO OF THREE WHEREAS, the City Council approves the Wetland Alteration Permit based on the City Consultant Engineer's finding that the request does meet or exceed the applicable sections of the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Developer has requested a variance from the 100 foot wetland setback requirement; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed this request and found that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances which apply to this property which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and results from lot size or shape, topography, or other circumstances over which the owners of the property, since enactment of this Code, have not had control; and WHEREAS, furthermore, the City Council has found that the request is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship and does not convey certain privileges upon the applicant that are not enjoyed by other property owners within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council approves the variance request within the 100 foot wetland setback requirement; and WHEREAS, the Developer has requested a Conditional Use Permit for working in a flood plain; and WHEREAS, the City's Engineering Consultant has reviewed the development proposal and found that there is not adverse affect upon the flood plain; and WHEREAS, the City Council approves the Conditional Use Permit for filling in a flood plain; and WHEREAS, the Developer has requested vacation of City- owned right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the City Council approves the requested vacation of right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the Developer has requested that property be accepted in lieu of the Park Dedication Fee; and WHEREAS, the City Council does not accept land in lieu of the Park Dedication fee; and . . . RESOLUTION NO. 4253 PAGE THREE OF THREE WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and recommended approval in Resolution No. 339-92; and WHEREAS, it is the practice of the City Council to recommend approval or denial of a development in total. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds View approves the development proposal known as Greenfield Estates as the request does meet or exceed all requirements for development as defined within the Mounds View Municipal Code. Adopted this 13th day of July, 1992. ATTEST: (SEAL) ------.. c- . ATTACHMENT A . . . 1) City of Mounds View Planning Application 2) Applicant's letter of submittal dated October 25, 1991 3) Applicant's development request narrative dated October 25, 1991 4) Department of Natural Resources letter of comment on the proposal dated October 3, 1991 5) Department of the Army comment on the proposal dated November 15, 1991 6) Copies of Preliminary Plat, Grading and Drainage Plan, Wetlands Map and utility Plan dated October 25, 1991 7) Description of proposed vacation of Right-of Way: "The North 30.00 feet of the East 80.01 feet of the West 260.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of section 5, Township 30, Range 23, Ramsey County, Minnesota" . .