1998-04-21 CC Findings of Fact
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4-21-98
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
City Council
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Applicant's Name: Pilot Land Development. Karston Cove Medium Density Development
Request: Pilot Land Development has submitted plans for subdivision of 81 medium density
lots on 21.01 gross acres. The site is located on the south side of CSAH 37 at the western city
limits abutting the Cedar Creek Golf Course Development. Plans show the construction of 20 twin
home units (10 buildings), 28 quad units (7 buildings), 25 townhouses (3-5 unit buildings), and
one 8-unit complex. The site is zoned R-5, Medium Density Multiple Family, and contains 3.30
acres of wetland. The plat includes the provision of .281 acres of parkland.
City Council Meeting Date: 20 April 1998
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received the City Council
now makes the following findings of fact and decision:
1. The legal description of the subject property is attached.
2. The Planning Report dated 6 April 1998, prepared by NAC, Inc. is incorporated herein.
3. On 14 April 1998 the Albertville Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider the applicant's request, preceded by a published and mailed notice. Upon review
of the application and evidence received, the Planning Commission closed the public
hearing and recommended that the City Council approve the project.
Decision:Based on the foregoing considerations and applicable ordinances, the applicant's
request for Karston Cove Preliminary Plat has been approved based on the most current plans
and information received to date, subject to the following conditions:
1. The Conditional Use Permit and Planned Unit Development provisions of the City Zoning
Ordinance are met and revised plans are submitted addressing issues as identified herein.
2. A public hearing is held for consideration of the Conditional Use Permit Planned Unit
Development.
3. All grading, drainage and utility issues shall be subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
4. A property owners association is established in compliance with Section 2700 of the City
Zoning Ordinance along with a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions to be
approved by the City Attorney.
5. Full-scale building plans, including elevation drawings, must be submitted for review and
approval of the City Planner.
6. The front setback to units within Outlot C is increased from thirty (30) feet to thirty-five (35)
feet as required in the R-5 zone.
7. The turning radii of street corners will be subject to review and approval of the Fire Chief.
8. If any signs are desired on site, plans shall be submitted for review and approval of the
City Planner.
9. Plans are revised to include a ten (10) foot trail easement adjacent to the CSAH 37 right-
of-way to allow for public use and maintenance of a potential future trail in this location.
10. Park and trail dedication requirements are satisfied through the dedication of .281 acres
of parkland and a cash dedication in the amount of $91,221.39 less the cost of +/-1,451
linear feet of eight (8) foot trails (to be located on the east side of Karston Avenue and on
the south side of 64th Street).
11. The City Council reserves the right to allocate wastewater treatment plant capacity in a
manner it believes to be in the public's best interest. This issue shall be subject to City
Attorney review and inclusion within the Development Agreement.
Adopted by the Albertville City Council this 20th day of April 1998.
Attest:
By:
L
Linda Goeb, City C(erk
pc:
Don Jensen, David Lund, Linda Goeb, Mike Couri, Pete Carlson
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