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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.05.03 RESO 2004-0025RESOLUTION 2004-25 APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR REZONING FOR CENTEX HOMES AND PRATT INVESTMENT FOR 333 -UNITS ON THE POWERS/NEESER PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF ELMCREST AVENUE, WEST OF EVERTON AVENUE AND NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 8 WHEREAS, Centex Homes and Pratt Investment have requested reclassification of the zoning from Future Urban Reserve to PUD (planned unit development) for a 125.28 -acre parcel, legally described as follows: The southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and the north half of the southwest quarter, Section 18, Township 31 North, Range 21 West, located in Washington County, Minnesota. Together with The southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 18, Township 31 North, Range 21 West, Washington County, Minnesota WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval, and; WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an ordinance rezoning the affected parcel from Future Urban Reserve to PUD; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does support the request by Centex Homes and Pratt Investment for the reclassification of the zoning from Future Urban Reserve to PUD for the 125.28 -acre property, based on the following findings: 1. The proposed rezoning would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which allows low density development (2-3 units per net acre) and density bonuses up to 4 units per acre. The development would allow townhomes and single family homes at a net density of 3.38 units per acre. 2. The PUD will allow a more creative and efficient approach to land use within the City, while at the same time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability and general welfare of the City. 3. The proposed development meets the intent of the PUD zoning district by providing appropriate transitions between differing land uses within the site and adjacent land uses, provides a landscaped streetscape, park land and land for the school/community playfields. Resolution 2004-25 Page 2 4. The development would incorporate common design elements. The buildings would have common design elements and similar landscape materials would be used throughout the development. 5. The developer is providing sidewalks and trails throughout the development to connect to the City trail system. 6. There is adequate Whstructare to support the proposed rezoning and development. The developer will pave Elmerest Avenue between the County Road 8 and the north boundary of the subject property. ADOPTED by the City Council this P day of May 2004. t i Mayor C(5� ATTEST: Mary ger, City Clerk