2004-06-03 CC Findings of Fact
6-3-04
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
City Council
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Preliminary Plat/Final Plat/PUD
Applicant's Name: Woodside Communities LLC
Request: The applicant is requesting an amendment to a previously approved
preliminary plat from 1998 for Karston Cove 3rd Addition. The applicant has submitted
plans for subdivision of 43 town home units on 8.43 gross acres. The site is located
south of CSAH 37 in the western City limits abutting Cedar Creek North development.
The purpose of the application for preliminary plat/PUD amendment is to allow a change
in the housing type from back to back town homes to all row style townhomes for the
site.
Planning Commission Public Hearing Date: April 13, 2004
City Council Meeting Date:
June 7, 2004
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 planning reports, dated April 7, 2004 and June 2,2004, prepared by NAC is
incorporated herein.
B. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application for
preliminary plat/PUD amendment with the following findings:
1. The Albertville Comprehensive Plan contemplates medium density
residential development for the site.
2. The site is currently zoned R-5, Medium Density Multiple Family which
allows the proposed uses and the density being requested by the
applicant.
3. The applicant is proposing an amendment to a previously approved 1998
Karston Cove plat of which the number of units has not changed and the
proposed grading plan is consistent with the previously approved grading
plan.
4. The Planning Commission recommendation from their April 13, 2004
meeting is incorporated herein.
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C. The applicant indicated that a change in housing style may result in setback
encroachment for townhome lots located south of 64th Street.
Decision: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the City
Council APPROVES that portion of the Karston Cove 3rd Addition preliminary plat and
CUP/PUD based on plans dated 3/09/04, revised 5/27/04 received to date subject to the
following conditions:
1. The grading and drainage plans are subject to the review and approval of the City
Engineer.
2. The site plan provide setbacks between the town home buildings equal to one-half
of the sum of the height of the two buildings.
3. The landscape plan address the following:
a. Restoration of the wetland buffer setback with native vegetative cover to
be approved by the City.
b. Provision of a landscape hedge around all guest parking stalls to screen
the parking from 64th Street.
4. The applicant verify that 25 percent of all townhome exterior walls have a brick or
stone finish.
5. The applicant shall enter into a development agreement.
6. The applicant shall submit homeowners association documents for review and
approval by the City Attorney. Said documents must be specifically outlined with
the maintenance responsibilities for private streets and common areas owned by
the association.
7. The applicant shall include in all sales materials for Karston Cove 3rd Addition
Townhomes a map that depicts the location and intended use for the parking
area in Winter Park.
8. The applicant pay a park dedication fee of $107,500.
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Adopted by the Albertville City Council this 7th day of June 2004.
Attest:
By:
City of Albertville
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