HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 196-26 - Resolution - CD2026-021PLAT - Graham Acres MLS
RESOLUTION
Approving Major Land Subdivision No. CD2026-021PLAT, to Be Known As Graham
Acres, a Project Consisting of 580 Single-Family Residential Lots on 185 Acres,
Located Approximately 1,200 Feet East of 60th Ave. NW, North of 19th St. NW.
WHEREAS, DR Horton Inc., Minnesota has requested from the City of Rochester
approval of a Major Land Subdivision to be known as Graham Acres.
WHEREAS, the Major Land Subdivision proposes 580 Single-Family Residential Lots on
185 acres of land located approximately 1,200 feet east of 60th Ave. NW, north of 19th
St. NW.
WHEREAS, the Council adopts the Planning Commission findings as described in the
attached Community Development memo dated October 19, 2026, and finds the proposal
meets the criteria in R.C.O § 60.500.040 (subd. G) Major Land Subdivision Permit.
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2026, the City of Rochester Planning Commission
reviewed the application and recommended approval subject to two conditions.
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2026, the City of Rochester Common Council held a public
hearing to consider this application and adopted the findings of fact and approved the
application subject to two conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester
that, based upon the above-stated findings of fact, the Applicant has shown by a
preponderance of the evidence submitted at the public hearing that it has satisfied the above
criteria subject to the imposition of the below-stated two conditions of approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City approve Major Land Subdivision No.
CD2026-021PLAT, requested by DR Horton Inc., Minnesota, subject to the two conditions
of approval shown below:
CONDITIONS
1. No development will be allowed to occur until the City Council has determined that
all required public facilities are adequate for said development. In lieu of waiting
for all facilities to be in place, the Owner may request that the City prepare a
Development Agreement for Owner’s execution to memorialize terms and
obligations specific to development of this Property. If an agreement is requested,
owner execution and recording of document would be required prior to the
submission of a Final Plat.
2. Prior to Final Plat submission, Civil, Grading & Storm Water Management Plan
approvals will be required prior to submitting for each phase of development.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2026.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2026.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)