Res 1991 - 44 Approving Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development for Kensington Phase IICity of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 91-44
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR KENSINGTON PHASE II
WHEREAS, Centex Homes Inc., together with Tandem Corporation,
proposed a revised planned unit development housing project of 305
units in the southeast area of the City of Mendota Heights as a set-
tlement plan for their lawuit brought against the City as a result of
the City's denial of their rezoning request for Kensington Phase II;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said proposal, and
unanimously recommended its adoption by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, said Phase II plan is consistent with the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinances of the City of Mendota Heights;
and
WHEREAS, said Phase II plan is consistent with the criteria
established by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights during
settlement negotiations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, that a conditional use permit for a planned unit
development be granted to Centex Homes and Tandem Corporation to allow
the development of 98 single family homes, 138 back to back townhomes
and 69 townhomes as shown on their plans dated July 13, 1991, subject
to the following conditions:
1. The established Kensington Planned Unit Development Criteria
that is attached and dated July 2, 1991.
2. Implementation of the accepted Planning Commission recommer_-
dation from their July 23, 1991 meeting, as shown on the
revised preliminary plan dated July 31, 1991 and discussed
in the Centex letter dated July 31, 1991 and as specifically
listed below:
a. Adjustments to setbacks of carriage homes and addition-
al landscaping to provide transition to the manor homes
along Heritage Way.
b. Minor lot adjustments to Lots 3 and 6, Block 1.
c. Grading considerations to Lots 4, 17, 18, and 22, Block
1.
d. Driveway plan as submitted for Lots 24, 25, 26, 27, 30,
31, 32, Block 3.
e. Acknowledged special care for drive installation and
house placement for Lot 8, Block 3.
f. Minor lot adjustments to Lots 1 and 7, Block 4.
Exhibit "D"
3. Engagement of a professional forester and surveyor for
identification of and retention of significant trees to
allow minor roadway alignment, house•placement and lot
adjustments to preserve and protect natural flora to the
greatest extent possible.
4. Final landscape and grading plans submitted for staff ap-
proval.
5. The platting of Dr. Owen's homesite as a lot.
6. The inclusion of all appropriate utility and drainage ease-
ments to be included in the final plat.
7. The conveyance of the park dedication, Outlot A, and the
trail easement on Lot 7, Block 3, as shown on said plan.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 6th
day of August, 1991.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By �-.�-� � �p,�'!�s`
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
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thleen M. 5wanson, City Clerk