HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinding of Fact - Hart Farm South BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
In Re: Land Subdivision Permit#R2015-008 Findings of Fact,
Hart Farm South Seventh Conclusions of Law
And Order
On May 4, 2015, the Common Council of the City of Rochester conducted a public
hearing, upon notice to the public, to consider the Planning and Zoning Commission's findings of
the public hearing held on April 8, 2015, in response to Land Subdivision Permit (Preliminary Plat)
#R2015-008. At the May 4t" public hearing, all interested persons were given the opportunity to
make presentations and give testimony concerning the application.
Based upon the evidence presented at the hearing, the Common Council of the City of
Rochester does hereby make the following findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. At its public hearing on this application, the Planning and Zoning Commission
considered the issue of whether Land Subdivision Permit (Preliminary Plat) #R2015-008 satisfied
the conditions of section 61.225 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances.
2. R.C.O. §61.225 provides that the Council shall approve a development permit
authorizing a land subdivision if all of the following findings with respect to the proposed
development are made:
A. The proposed land subdivision conforms to all relevant requirements
of this ordinance and variances have been granted to permit any
nonconformance;
B. The proposed water system and sanitary sewer system are adequate
to serve the normal and fire protection demands of proposed
development and to provide for the efficient and timely extension to
serve future development;
C. The plan for soil erosion and stormwater management meets the
adopted standards of the City of Rochester and is consistent with the
adopted Stormwater Management Plan or adopted drainage or
stormwater policies;
D. The vehicular and non-motorized system is consistent with adopted
transportation plans and is consistent with the street layout standards
listed in section 64.120 and traffic service standards in section
61.526;
E. The lot and block layout provide for safe and convenient vehicular,
service and emergency access, efficient utility service connections,
and adequate buildable area in each lot for planned uses;
F. The proposed land subdivision has taken into account the current six-
year and other Long-Range Capital Improvements Programs and the
elements listed therein in the design of the subdivision;
G. The proposed subdivision, if in a residential zoning district,
addresses the need for spillover parking consistent with the
requirements of section 63.426;
H. The right-of-ways and easements of adequate size and dimension
are provided for the purpose of constructing the street, utility, and
drainage facilities needed to serve the development;
I. The proposed parks, trail thoroughfares and open space dedications
are consistent with adopted plans, policies and regulations;
J. The proposed subdivision will not have off-site impacts on the street,
drainage, water or wastewater systems that exceed adopted
standards;
K. The proposed subdivision will not have adverse impacts on the safety
or viability of permitted uses on adjacent properties;
L. The proposed land subdivision is designed in such a manner as to
allow for continued development in an efficient manner on adjacent
undeveloped lands;
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M. The soils, topography and water tables have been adequately
studied to ensure that all lots are developable for their designated
purposes;
N. The proposed land subdivision is consistent with the standards of the
City's adopted Comprehensive Plan;
O. Any land located within Zone A as shown on the currently adopted
Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps of Flood Insurance Study,
Rochester, Minnesota, prepared by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, is determined to be suitable for its intended
use and that the proposed subdivision adequately mitigates the risks
of flooding, inadequate drainage, soil and rock formations with severe
limitations for development, severe erosion potential, or any other
floodplain related risks to the health, safety or welfare of the future
residents of the proposed subdivision in a manner consistent with this
ordinance;
P. The proposed land subdivision, if approved, would not result in a
violation of federal or state law, or city or county ordinance; and
Q. The proposed land subdivision permit is consistent with any
approved and applicable General Development Plan, Conditional
Use Permit or Traffic Impact Study.
3. R.C.O. §61.226 authorizes the approving body to impose modifications or
conditions to the extent that such modifications or conditions are necessary to ensure compliance
with §61.225.
4. The Planning and Zoning Commission concluded that the application for Land
Subdivision Permit #R2015-008 satisfied the requirements of R.C.O. §61.225 if the following
conditions are imposed:
A. There is an existing Development Agreement and multiple
Supplemental Agreements applicable to this Property, and as
such, development is subject to the terms of the Agreements.
B. Grading & Drainage Plan approval is required for this Property
prior to Final Plat submittal.
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C. Execution of a City-Owner Contract and dedication of any
applicable public easements (not shown on the plat) is required
prior to construction of any public infrastructure for this
development.
D. Development charges applicable to the development of this
Property will be addressed in City-Owner Contract, and
Development Agreement, and will include but are not limited to:
Sewer Availability Charge (SAC; Water Availability Charge
(WAC); Transportation Improvement/Substandard Street
Reconstruction Contributions; Storm Water Management Plan
Area Charge (SWMPAC); First Seal Coat Charge for any new
public street; Pedestrian Facilities / Ramps; Street Signs, as
determined by the City Engineer; and a Plant Investment Fee
(PIF) which is calculated and collected through the Building Permit
approval process.
E. Boulevard trees will be required for the development. Prior to the
development of the property, the Owner shall determine which of
the two available options, Payment Method or Install Boulevard
Trees, will be used to meet their boulevard tree obligations for
each phase of development. Once the option is selected, the
Owner shall either make applicable cash payment to the
Rochester Park & Recreation Department or submit a planting
plan to the City Forester for a planting permit prior to final
development approval. Trees shall be planted every 50 feet.
5. At the May 4t" public hearing, the Applicant's representative agreed with the above
conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
6. The Council concurs with and adopts as its own the findings of fact, conditions of
approval, and recommendation proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. R.C.O. §61.225 provides that the Council shall approve a development permit
authorizing a land subdivision if all of the following findings with respect to the proposed
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development are made:
A. The proposed land subdivision conforms to all relevant requirements
of this ordinance and variances have been granted to permit any
nonconformance;
B. The proposed water system and sanitary sewer system are
adequate to serve the normal and fire protection demands of
proposed development and to provide for the efficient and timely
extension to serve future development;
C. The plan for soil erosion and stormwater management meets the
adopted standards of the City of Rochester and is consistent with
the adopted Stormwater Management Plan or adopted drainage or
stormwater policies;
D. The vehicular and non-motorized system is consistent with adopted
transportation plans and is consistent with the street layout
standards listed in section 64.120 and traffic service standards in
section 61.526;
E. The lot and block layout provide for safe and convenient vehicular,
service and emergency access, efficient utility service connections,
and adequate buildable area in each lot for planned uses;
F. The proposed land subdivision has taken into account the current
six-year and other Long-Range Capital Improvements Programs and
the elements listed therein in the design of the subdivision;
G. The proposed land subdivision, if in a residential zoning district,
addresses the need for spillover parking consistent with the
requirements of section 63.426;
H. The right-of-ways and easements of adequate size and dimension
are provided for the purpose of constructing the street, utility, and
drainage facilities needed to serve the development;
I. The proposed parks, trail thoroughfares and open space dedications
are consistent with adopted plans, policies and regulations;
J. The proposed subdivision will not have off-site impacts on the street,
drainage, water or wastewater systems that exceed adopted
standards;
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K. The proposed subdivision will not have adverse impacts on the
safety or viability of permitted uses on adjacent properties;
L. The proposed land subdivision is designed in such a manner as to
allow for continued development in an efficient manner on adjacent
undeveloped lands;
M. The soils, topography and water tables have been adequately
studied to ensure that all lots are developable for their designated
purposes;
N. The proposed land subdivision is consistent with the standards of
the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan;
O. Any land located within Zone A as shown on the currently adopted
Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps of Flood Insurance Study,
Rochester, Minnesota, prepared by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, is determined to be suitable for its intended
use and that the proposed subdivision adequately mitigates the risks
of flooding, inadequate drainage, soil and rock formations with
severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential, or any
other floodplain related risks to the health, safety or welfare of the
future residents of the proposed subdivision in a manner consistent
with this ordinance;
P. The proposed land subdivision, if approved, would not result in a
violation of federal or state law, or city or county ordinance; and
Q. The proposed land subdivision permit is consistent with any
approved and applicable General Development Plan, Conditional
Use Permit or Traffic Impact Study.
2. R.C.O. §61.226 authorizes the Council to impose conditions on its approval of a
development permit.
3. By a substantial amount of the evidence and testimony presented at the May 4,
2015, hearing, it is hereby determined by the Common Council of the City of Rochester that Land
Subdivision Permit #R2015-008 complies with the requirements of R.C.O. §61.225 if the
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Applicant satisfies the five conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ORDER
The Common Council of the City of Rochester, pursuant to R.C.O. §61.225, does hereby
approve Land Subdivision Permit (Preliminary Plat) #R2015-008 subject to the five conditions
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS DAY OF , 2015.
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS DAY OF 2015.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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