2005-06-06 CC Findings of Fact & DecisionCITY OF ALBERTVILLE
City Council
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Albertville -Hunters Pass Estates
Final Plat
Applicant's Name: Minnesota Development Agency LLC
Request: Final plat approval for 65 residential lots, three outlots, and park as part of
the overall Hunters Pass Estates development. The request includes the following
application:
1. Final Plat approval
City Council Meeting Date: June 6, 2005
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received, the City
Council now makes the following finding of fact and decision:
A. The site is legally described as Government Lots One and Two of Section 36,
T121, R24, Wright County, Minnesota, Except Therefrom tract conveyed in Book
180 of Deeds, Page 116.
B. The planning report dated May 27, 2005 from Northwest Associated Consultants
and City Engineer's comments of May 27, 2005 are incorporated herein.
C. The Hunters Pass Estates preliminary plat and planned unit development was
approved in October 2004.
D. The proposed plat can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
E. Traffic generated by the proposed plat is within capabilities of streets serving the
property as proposed.
F. The requirements of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance have been reviewed in
relation to the proposed plat.
G. The proposed actions have been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
H. The proposed development will be compatible with present and future land uses of
the area.
The proposed use conforms to applicable Zoning Ordinance performance
standards and approved planned unit development standards.
J. The proposed plat will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is
proposed.
Decision: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the City
Council APPROVES the final plat based on the most current plans and information
received to date subject to the following conditions:
1. The developer shall submit a directory of lots illustrating the applicable setbacks
for each lot. Setbacks shall be consistent with the PUD approved setbacks
outlined in this report and illustrated on Exhibit C.
2. The final plat shall illustrate a 70 foot right-of-way dedication along 70t" Street for
the full length of the final plat.
3. The developer shall agree to pay the City $283,674.00 for improvements of 70tH
Street and McIver Avenue.
4. Parking shall be restricted on one side of all local streets. The developer shall
install appropriate signage.
5. A trail connection from 69th Circle to 70th Street shall be provided.
6. Sidewalks shall be extended to the street at the corners of LaSalle Circle and
69th Circle; and LaSalle Circle and 67th Street. Disability curb ramps shall be
installed.
7. Separate trail easements shall be recorded for all off right-of-way trails.
8. The homeowners association shall be responsible for sidewalk and trail
maintenance.
9. The developer shall improve the park per plans approved by the Albertville Park
Committee.
10. Drainage and utility easements must be shown over the outlots containing
wetlands and ponding areas on the final plat. The size and location of all
easements shall be approved by the City Engineer.
11. The developer or assigns shall be responsible for removal of erosion control
measures at the completion of the subdivision development.
12. The developer shall install wetland buffer markers.
13. The landscape plan shall be revised to include:
a. Additional landscaping on the north and east edge of the plat, locations
specified in this report.
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b. The developer shall install two trees per lot (two inch caliper).
c. The homeowners association shall maintain cul-de-sac island
landscaping.
14. The developer shall incorporate the architectural guidelines into the homeowner
association bylaws and further define "significant brick or stone."
15. The developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City.
16. Subject to the City Engineer's comments on the utility plans.
Adopted by the Albertville City Council this 6t" day of June 2005.
City of Albertville
By:
Don Peterson, Mayor
Attest:
By:
Bridget Miller, City Clerk
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