CONSENT - Sheila Sellman, City Planner
Title
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Granting a Final Plat to Subdivide 2.5 acres into 45 Townhome Lots to be Known as Harpers Landing Second Addition on the Northwest Corner of Harpers Street and 125th Avenue NE. Harpers Grove, LLC (Case File No. 22-0015/EES)
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Executive Summary
The final plat is the second of two phases of the Harpers Landing subdivision at the Northwest Corner of Harpers Street and 125th Avenue. The final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat approved by the City Council on May 3, 2021.
Schedule of Actions
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Planning Commission Public Hearing |
04/13/21 |
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City Council (Preliminary Plat) |
05/03/21 |
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City Council (Final Plat) |
03/07/22 |
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Action Deadline |
04/15/22 |
Background
Staff report prepared by Elizabeth Showalter, Community Development Specialist
The remaining 2.5 acres of the 29 acres included in the preliminary plat for Harpers Landing will be subdivided into 45 townhome lots. The final plat is platting three outlots from the preliminary plat that were reserved for future development. The final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat, Resolution No. 21-087.
An executed Site Improvement Performance Agreement and associated financial guarantee is required for the private improvements.
Park dedication is required for the 45 lots at the 2022 rate of $4,449 per lot for a total of $200,205 if paid in 2022.
Trunk sanitary sewer area charges become due with platting for upland acreage. The 2022 rate for Sanitary Sewer District 6 is $6,527 per upland acre and will be applied to the acreage platted. This phase is proposing to develop 2.5 acres of upland for a total sewer area charge of $16,318
Strategic Plan Relationship
Not applicable.
Board/Commission Review
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat. The Planning Commission does not review final plats.
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Public Outreach/Input
Notices of a public hearing on the preliminary plat were:
1. Mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the property boundaries.
2. Published in Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Columbia Heights/Fridley Life.
3. Posted on the City’s website.
4. Posted (sign) on the property with contact information for the Planning Department.
Notifications are not required for final plats.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachment List
Zoning and Location Map
Final Plat
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WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Harpers Grove, LLC as subdivision Case No. 22-0015; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the division of land in Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Outlots E, G, and H, HARPERS LANDING, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council granted preliminary plat approval on May 3, 2021, subject to the stipulations as contained in Blaine City Council Resolution No. 21-087; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a final plat in general conformance with the approved preliminary plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that final plat approval for Harpers Landing Second Addition per Section 74-43 of the subdivision regulations is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant is required to pay park dedication for the 45 new lots within this plat. If paid in 2022 the amount will be $4,449 per lot, for total due of $200,205. This fee must be paid prior to release of the final plat mylars for recording at Anoka County. The applicant should be aware that this fee may be increased in the future if the property is final platted in a different year.
2. Developer will need to obtain a Coon Creek Watershed District permit prior to any site work.
3. Trunk sanitary sewer area charges become due with platting for upland acreage. The 2022 rate for Sanitary Sewer District 6 is $6,527 per upland acre and will be applied to the acreage platted. This phase is proposing to develop 2.5 acres of upland for a total sewer area charge of $16,318.
4. Site plan and grading approval is required prior to any construction activities occurring on site.
5. A development agreement that outlines all of the developer’s responsibilities for developer installed public improvements will be required prior to any work being performed on site.
6. Execution of a Site Improvement Performance Agreement and associated financial guarantee required for private improvements.
7. As-built surveys shall be required to verify structure elevations, custom grading requirements and final lot grading elevations.
8. The developer will be responsible for installation of sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage improvements, street with concrete curb and gutter, street lights, mailboxes, traffic control signs, street signs, and all appurtenant items. The City shall approve plans and specifications prior to start of construction. Hydrant locations will need to be reviewed by the Fire Department.
9. Standard utility and drainage easements must be dedicated along all lot lines. The Developer is to provide access for inspection and maintenance of this storm water infrastructure.
10. Signs stating “City of Blaine property”. No mowing, alteration or removal of vegetation. No filling, construction, or application of chemicals is allowed. State of MN § 609.605 (1)” are to be installed at all property corners or easement boundaries around the infiltration basins, stormwater ponds, and wetlands at the edge of single home lots or easement boundaries, as applicable.
11. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute any and all necessary documents, agreement and releases related to the approval, recording or administration of Harpers Landing Second Addition.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 7th day of March, 2022.