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2000-04-11 Findings of Fact & Rec ~ : 4-11-00 CITY OF ALBERTVILLE Planning Commission Findings of Fact & Recommendation CUP/PUD Amendment Preliminary Plat Applicant Name: Edina Development - Albert Villas East Request: Edina Development has submitted plans to add 9.51 acres of land (17 single family lots) to the Albert Villas Planned Unit Development (PUD). The subject site is bounded on the east, south and west by Albert Villas and the north by a metes and bounds lot developed with a single family home. The proposal is to amend the Albert Villas PUD and preliminary plat to add the 9.51 acre piece of land. The applicant also requests preliminary plat approval for 17 single- family lots to be known as Albert Villas East. The preliminary plat will incorporate Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Meadowview, and Outlot E of the preliminary plat of Albert Villas, into one preliminary plat to be known as Albert Villas East. The PUD/preliminary plat application for Albert Villas East will increase the size of the Albert Villas PUD from 177 to 194 single-family lots. The PUD amendment/preliminary plat will provide for the connection of 52nd street, which will complete a loop street system within the Albert Villas PUD. A Conditional Use Permit I Planned Unit Development (CUP/PUD) amendment will be necessary to add the 9.51 acre subject site to the Albert Villas PUD and to allow for similar flexibility from the strict provisions of the Zoning Ordinance related to setbacks, lot area and width. The property is currently zoned R-1A, and guided by the Albertville Comprehensive Plan for Low- Density Residential land use. A preliminary plat, consisting of the replat of 5.91 acres of land (Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Meadowview, and Outlot D of the preliminary plat of Albert Villas), will be necessary to allow development of the 17 single family lots as proposed in the Albert Villas East project. Planning Commission Meeting Dates: 11 April 2000. Findings of Fact: Based upon review of the application and evidence received, the Planning Commission now makes the following findings of fact and decision: a. The legal description of the subject property is attached as Exhibit A. b. The Planning Report, dated 6 April 2000 is incorporated herein. 1 Albert Villas East P. C. Findings of Fact CUPIPUOIPre. Plat . . c. The Planning Commission finds the requested Schematic and Development Plan CUP/PUD amendment to allow flexibility of lot width, area, and setback requirements acceptable and in conformance with the PUD criteria contained in the City's Zoning Ordinance. d. The proposed lot area, setback, height and coverage requirements identified on Exhibit B are acceptable as part of the Schematic and Development Plan CUP/PUD amendment. e. The City Council finds the preliminary plat acceptable. (17 single family lots) f. The proposed actions have been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and have been found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. g. The proposed development will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. h. The proposed use conforms to all applicable Zoning Ordinance performance standards. I. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. J. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. k. Traffic generated by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property. I. The requirements of Sections 400 and 2700 of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance have been reviewed in relation to proposed plans. Recommendation: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL of the CUP/PUD amendment and preliminary plat based on the most current plans and information received to date subject to the following conditions. 1. A Conditional Use Permit/Planned Unit Development is approved to allow flexibility for lot width, area, and setbacks as outlined on attached Exhibit B. 2. A Planned Unit Development agreement is prepared which includes all development plans and specifications, and specific land use and performance standards, which must be adhered to throughout the life of the PUD. Said document shall be approved by the City Attorney. 3. The preliminary plat of Albert Villas East is approved for the development of 17 single- family lots, subject to the conditions outlined herein. 2 Albert Villas East P. C. Findings of Fact CUPIPUOIPre. Plat 4. The number of building permits that will be issued to the project shall be limited to 50 until such a time as a secondary access to the development is constructed and accepted by the City Engineer. 5. The City's park and trail dedication requirements are satisfied as discussed herein. a. Based upon the City's Subdivision Ordinance a 10% park land and/or cash dedication is required "for the total subdivision area." Said dedication is equal to approximately .95 acres of land. b. The park dedication for Albert Villas East shall consist of a cash dedication for the 17 units based upon the park dedication fee schedule in effect at the time of final plat (currently $1,300 per single-family unit for a total of $22,100). c. A sidewalk shall be constructed along the north side of 52nd Street as shown on the preliminary plat. An asphalt trail shall be constructed along the south side of CSAH 18. The cost for installation of the sidewalk & trail shall be counted as credit toward the above mentioned park dedication requirement. 6. All grading, drainage, utility, wetland mitigation and transportation issues shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 7. The landscape plan shall be revised to add additional coniferous trees in the rear yards of proposed Lots 3 and 4 Block 1. Said trees shall be planted in staggered rows and be a minimum of six feet tall. 8. The developer shall submit a Storm Water Pollution Control Plan and escrow consistent with the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 9. A complete set of revised preliminary plat and PUD plans (1" - 100' scale and one copy reduced to 11" x 17") shall be submitted to the City of Albertville, City Planner (NAC Inc,) and the City Engineer (S.E.H.), within 30 days of City Council approval, incorporating all conditions of approval. The preliminary plat and PUD will serve as the guide for all future final plat applications for this project. 10. The applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the lot sales literature that will be distributed to future homeowners, identifying the 20' required wetland setback area building restrictions and the means to disclose the location of all parks to future lot owners. 11. The Albert Villas PUD property maintenance agreements and/or property owners association covenants shall be modified to include all of the landllots within the Albert Villas 3 Albert Villas East P. C. Findings of Fact CUPIPUOIPre. Plat East project. A copy of said documents shall be submitted to the City Attorney for review and approval subject to the requirements of Sections 1100 and 2700 of the City Zoning Ordinance. The agreements, covenants, and restrictions are to be filed with the Wright County Recorder's office as a deed restriction against the title of each lot, at the time of final plat. 12. The developer indicates the proposed use of model homes consistent with Section 2200 of the Zoning Ordinance. 13. The applicant provides proof of title in the form of an abstract of title or registered property abstract currently certified and showing the petitioners have legal ownership of the property. 14.Any other conditions as set forth by other City Staff the Planning Commission or City Council. NOTE: The Subdivision Ordinance specifies that final plats must be submitted within 100 days of preliminary plat approval or the preliminary plat will become null and void. Adopted by the Albertville Planning Commission this 11th day of April 2000. City of Albertville By: Attest: BY:~~<l ~ Linda Goeb, City Administrator pc Linda Goeb, Pete Carlson, Wayne Stark, Jim Brown, Mike Couri, Denise Johnson, Chad Cichos, Kevin Mealhouse, Edina Development, Mat Davitch 4 Albert Villas East P. C. Findings of Fact CUPIPUOIPre. Plat EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ALBERT VILLAS EAST Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Meadowview, Wright County, Minnesota. And Part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 120, Range 24, Wright County, Minnesota. 5 Albert Villas East P. C. Findings of Fact CUPIPUOIPre. Plat < ~ ~.l, . EXHIBIT B L A 5 tb k H . ht d C R t ot rea, e ac , ela an overage eqUlremen s. R1-A District Required Approved for Albert Proposed Albert Villas PUD Villas East Density (Units per Acre) 2.9 1.30 .56 Minimum Lot Area 15,000 sf 12,524 sq. ft. 12,512 Range of Lot Sizes 15,000 sf 12,524 - 36,671 sq. ft. 12,512 - 45,341 sq. ft. Required Minimum Useable 12,000 sf 12,000 12,500 Upland lot area above O-H-W (80% of required lot area must be above O-H-W) Lot Width 1 00 feet 85 feet minimum 85' 95.04 feet average 99' Lot Width Corner Lot 120 feet 100 feet minimum N/A' (except 2 lots are 95 feet" Average Lot Width Corner Lot 105.1 N/A Buffer Yard Lot Depth (lots 170 feet 170 feet except Block 160' adjacent to arterial or major 9 which has 155 foot collector streets) lots Buffer Yard (lot width 25 feet 1 0 feet N/A requirements for side yards) Setback (PUD Periphery) 35 feet 35 feet 35' Setbacks (front) 30 feet 30 feet 30' ( side-interior) 1 5 feet 1 0 feet 10' ( side-corner) 30 feet (side yard 20 feet N/A abutting a public street) ( rear) 25 feet 30 feet 30' Wetland setback from O-H-W 20 feet 20 feet 20' Building Height Maximum 35 feet 35 feet 35' Maximum Lot Coverage for 25 percent of lot area 25 percent of lot area 25% Structures Minimum Floor Area per 2 BR 960 sq. ft. above 2 BR 960 sq. ft. above 2 BR 960 sq. ft. Dwelling Unit ground ground above ground 3 BR 1,040 sq. ft. 3 BR 1,040 sq. ft. 3 BR 1,040 sq. ft. above ground above ground above ground 6 Albert Villas East P. C. Findings of Fact CUPIPUOIPre. Plat