Consent - Lori Johnson, City Planner
Title
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Granting Final Plat Approval to Subdivide 5.62 Acres into One Lot and Two Outlots to be Known as Lexington Meadows 5th Addition at 10717 Austin Street NE. Lexington Meadows LLC (Case File No. 21-0045/LSJ)
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Executive Summary
This final plat includes one lot and two outlots that will facilitate the construction of the Lexington Meadows Apartments that are being proposed on Lot 1 of the final plat. This area was preliminarily platted as outlots with the Lexington Meadows 3rd Addition plat.
Schedule of Actions
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Planning Commission Public Hearing |
04/10/18 |
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City Council (Preliminary Plat) |
05/03/18 |
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City Council (Final Plat) |
06/07/21 |
Background
Staff report prepared by Lori Johnson, City Planner
The City Council approved a preliminary plat for Lexington Meadows on May 3, 2018. This is the proposed development on the southwest corner of Lexington Avenue and 109th Avenue. Wellington Management is the developer of the project.
Outlot A of the Lexington Meadows 3rd Addition plat is being replatted to create one lot and two new outlots to be known as Lexington Meadows 5th Addition. This new lot will be used for the Lexington Meadows Apartments, and the conditional use permit for this development will be reviewed by the City Council on June 7, 2021. The outlots will be used for further development consistent with the PBD (Planned Business District) zoning district.
A permit is required from the Rice Creek Watershed District.
At the City Council workshop on March 22, 2021, the City Council reviewed the applicant’s request for financial assistance on this project due to costs incurred with moving the apartment project from the North Meadows development to the Lexington Meadows development. The applicant asked for financial assistance in the amount of $329,030. The City Council indicated they would be supportive of lowering the park dedication fees for this project due to their request to the applicant to move the apartment project to the new location. Thus, the applicant will only be required to pay $480,688 for the park dedication fee instead of $809,718. This fee shall be paid prior to the final plat mylars being released for recording purposes at Anoka County.
Wellington (developer) will be responsible for all planting and maintenance of the landscaping in the right-of-way and underground irrigation must be provided for the landscaping.
A Site Improvement Performance Agreement will be required prior to any work commencing on site. This agreement will include financial guarantees for the site work.
The final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat, Resolution No. 18-77.
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, adopt the resolution.
Attachment List
Zoning and Location Map
Final Plat
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Lexington Meadows LLC as subdivision Case No. 21-0045; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the division of land in Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Outlot A, LEXINGTON MEADOWS 3RD ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council granted preliminary plat approval on May 3, 2018, subject to the stipulations as contained in Blaine City Council Resolution No. 18-77; 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 Lexington Meadows 5th Addition per Section 74-43 of the subdivision regulations is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1. At the City Council workshop on March 22, 2021, the City Council reviewed the applicant’s request for financial assistance on this project due to costs incurred with moving the apartment project from the North Meadows development to the Lexington Meadows development. The applicant asked for financial assistance in the amount of $329,030. The City Council indicated they would be supportive of lowering the park dedication fees for this project due to their request to the applicant to move the apartment project to the new location. Thus, the applicant will only be required to pay $480,688 instead of $809,718 for the park dedication fee. This fee shall be paid prior to the final plat mylars being released for recording purposes at Anoka County.
2. Rice Creek Watershed District permit is required prior to start of site work.
3. A Site Improvement Performance Agreement is required prior to any site work being performed on this lot.
4. Developer to install landscaping within the right-of-way as shown on the plans presented for approval for the first phase of development. Developer is responsible for planting and maintenance of this landscaping and underground irrigation must be provided to the landscaping.
5. Each lot/use in the plat will be required to obtain a conditional use permit per the Zoning Ordinance requirements of the PBD (Planned Business District).
6. 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 Lexington Meadows 5th Addition.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 7th day of June, 2021.