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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10F - Fountain Hills 2nd Addn. MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT NOVEMBER 4, 2002 10F CYNTHIA KIRCHOFF, AICP, PLANNER JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRIVATE USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AGREEMENT TO LOCATE A FREESTANDING SIGN IN A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN FOUNTAIN HILLS 2ND ADDITION (Case file #02-121) History: Wensmann Homes would like to install a freestanding (subdivision monument) sign in a drainage and utility easement dedicated as part of the Fountain Hills 2nd Addition plat. The sign is proposed to advertise the Fountain Hills residential development located on Fountain Hills Court. Storm sewer extends through the easement. The sign is proposed to be installed between two lines that are approximately 45 feet apart (see Attachment 2). In order to locate the sign within the easement, Wensmann Homes could either request to vacate a portion of the easement or obtain permission for its location by the City Council through a Permit Agreement for Private Use of Public Property. Staff believes that the agreement would be the more practical route, because it would have to be shown that the vacation would serve the public interest. The City's standardized Private Use of Public Property Agreement has been modified to deal with the specific facts of this situation (see Attachment 4). The agreement must be executed by the City and Wensmann Homes and recorded at Scott County. The agreement would also require the removal of the sign if necessary for maintenance and/or replacement of the utilities and/or placement of additional public utilities. Current Circumstances: The plat for Fountain Hills 2nd Addition was approved in June 2002. 16200\~~€~~e1\\9~~15~E~uJUfi5\C~~~rMffinesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952, 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER "T T T AL TERNA TIVES: RECOMMENDED MOTION: REVIEWED BY: The zoning ordinance permits signage in residential districts up to 50 square feet in sign area and 10 feet in height. Also, identification signs must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from a property line. At its closest point, the sign footing is shown approximately 4 feet from the storm sewer line. However, the engineering department would like the sign to be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the storm sewer. Iss..ue.:. The City Council must determine whether it is appropriate to allow Wensmann Homes to construct a sign within the drainage and utility easement, and to execute a Permit Agreement for Private Use of Public Property. rnnrIUfi:;nn. The planning and engineering staff do not have an issue with allowing the sign within the easement provided it does not interfere with the maintenance of the storm sewer. The City Attorney has assisted to prepare this Agreement. A copy of the Agreement has been provided to the developer. Staff expects to receive a signed copy prior to the City Council meeting. The City Council has three alternatives: 1. Approve the Permit Agreement for Private Use of Public Property. 2. Deny the Permit Agreement for Private Use of Public Property. 3, Table or continue consideration of this item for specific reasons. The staff recommends alternative # 1: L:\02FILES\02subject\02-121 Fountain\CC Report.doc 2 RESOLUTION 02-XX RESOLUTION OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PRIVATE USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR WENSMANN HOMES MOTION BY: SECOND BY: WHEREAS: On June 24, 2002, the City Council approved the final plat known as Fountain Hills 2nd Addition, subject to conditions identified by Resolution 01-107; and WHEREAS: A drainage and utility easement was dedicated over all of Lot 21, Block 3, Fountain Hills 2nd Addition; and WHEREAS: Wensmann Homes is requesting approval of a Private Use of Public Property Agreement in order to install a sign in the drainage and utility easement on Lot 21, Block 3, Fountain Hills 2nd Addition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 2. The Agreement for the Private Use of Public Property includes all of the conditions that must be met in order to maintain the sign in its current location. 3. The City Council agrees to allow the private use of public property, subject to the terms set forth in the Permit Agreement. 4. The Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute this Permit Agreement on behalf of the City. Passed and adopted this 4th day of November, 2002. YES NO Haugen Haugen Gundlach Gundlach LeMair LeMair Petersen Petersen Zieska Zieska Frank Boyles, City Manager 1:\02fi1es\02subject\02-121 fountain\agree resolution.doc Page I 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. 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RECITALS WHEREAS, Wensmann is the fee owner of a tract of land in Scott County, , located at Fountain Hills Court, Prior Lake, Minnesota, and legally described as follows: Lot 21, Block 3, Fountain Hills 2nd Addition (hereinafter referred to as "Wensmann Property'). WHEREAS, the City is the owner of an easement for drainage and utility purposes that extends over Wensmann+s Property; and WHEREAS, the Wensmann desires to install and maintain a freestanding sign that would encroach upon the City+s easement (the encroached portion hereinafter referred to as the "Permit Property'); and WHEREAS, the use of the Permit Property for a freestanding sign is not now inconsistent with use of the Permit Property by the City and the public for drainage and utility purposes; and WHEREAS, Wensmann+s use of the Permit Property may at some time in the future become inconsistent with the City+s use of the Permit Property, and therefore the City intends to retain all of its right, title and interest in the Permit Property; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: ON: 166090 1 I 1. Permit. Wensmann shall be permitted to use the Permit Property to install and maintain a freestanding sign at Wensmann+s sole expense and risk, and with full knowledge that the City may, upon notice as provided herein, require Wensmann+s freestanding sign to be removed from the Permit Property at any future date, at Wensmann+s sole cost and expense. 2. Maintenance of Permit Property: Modification. Wensmann shall maintain the freestanding sign and land immediately surrounding it on the Permit Property in good condition at all times, at its sole cost and expense. If Wensmann fails to do so, the City may cause the necessary repair or maintenance to be done and the costs billed to Wensmann. If Wensmann fails to pay the City for such costs, the City may assess the costs against Wensmann+s Property. 2.1 Wensmann shall not make any modifications to the freestanding sign or otherwise modify the Permit Property without the prior written approval of the City, which may be given or withheld in the sole discretion of the City. 3. Termination. 3.1. Termination for Incompatibility. The City in its sole discretion acting through its City Manager may determine that Wensmann+s use of the Permit Property to install and maintain a freestanding sign is incompatible with the City+s use of the Property for drainage and utility purposes. If such circumstances arise, the City shall provide Wensmann with ninety (90) days+ . written notice as provided in subparagraph 3.3 below, to remove the sign including all debris. Wensmann must restore the Permit Property to its original condition. 3.1.1. If Wensmann fails to restore the sign within the time specified in the Notice, the City may remove the sign, restore the property and charge Wensmann for the costs. If Wensmann fails to pay such costs, the City may assess the costs against Wensmann+s Property. 3.2. Termination for Failure to comply with Conditions of Permit Agreement. The City, in its sole discretion, acting through its City Manager, can terminate this Permit Agreement if Wensmann fails to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein. The City shall provide Wensmann written notice, as provided in subparagraph 3.3, that Wensmann is failing to comply with a provision of this Permit Agreement. The notice shall set forth the time within which Wensmann must comply with the directions set out in the notice. 3.2.1. If Wensmann fails to correct the deficiencies set out in the notice within the time frame specified in the notice, the City may correct the discrepancies and charge Wensmann for the costs. If Wensmann fails to pay such costs, the City may assess the costs against Wensmann+s property. ON: 166090 2 3.3 Notice: Notices shall be provided as set forth below: To Wensmann: Wensmann Homes 1895 Plaza Drive Eagan, MN 55122 To City: Frank Boyles, City Manager City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 4. Consent to Special Assessment. Wensmann hereby acknowledges and consents to the City+s right to specially assess any costs incurred by the City for any repair or maintenance performed pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Permit Agreement, or any costs incurred by the City to remove Wensmann+s freestanding sign from the Permit Property pursuant to Paragraph 3 of this Permit Agreement. Wensmann waives any right to protest or appeal any special assessment levied pursuant to this Permit Agreement. 5. Future Development. Wensmann understands and acknowledges that at some future date Wensmann+s continued use of the Permit Property may become inconsistent with the City+s use of the Permit Property. A determination that Wensmann+s use of the Permit Property is inconsistent with or interferes with the City+s use is within the sole discretion of the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City and Wensmann agree to work cooperatively to accommodate the joint use of the Permit Property to the extent practicable. However, Wensmann specifically acknowledges City has the absolute right to terminate this Permit Agreement or otherwise require Wensmann to discontinue Wensmann+s use of the Permit Property. If such should occur, Wensmann specifically waives any right to recourse against City, in any form, manner or under any theory of law or equity. 6. Indemnity. Wensmann shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its employees, subcontractors, attorneys, agents, and representatives harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs and expenses, including attorney+s fees, which may be incurred by or asserted against the City or for which the City may be held liable, which arise out of or result from Wensmann+s use of the Permit Property and maintenance of a freestanding sign for the installation except liability caused solely by the negligence of the City. ,- 7. Insurance. As long as this Permit Agreement is in existence, Wensmann shall maintain a general liability insurance policy which provides coverage for the Permit Property for any damage to property of others or injuries to persons. Said insurance policy shall provide coverage on an occurrence basis in an amount no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), and shall include contractual liability coverage to provide coverage for the ON: 166090 3 I indemnity provided for in Paragraph 6 above. Said policy shall name the City as an additional insured, and shall contain a clause which provides that the insurer will not cancel, non-renew, or materially change the policy without first giving the City thirty (30) days+ prior written notice. Wensmann shall provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance for said policy. 8. Waiver of Claims. Wensmann acknowledges City+s ownership interest in the Permit Property and knowingly waives any and all claims against the City related to Wensmann+s use of the Permit Property, including but not limited to claims of abandonment, diminution in value, takings and contractual claims arising out of this Permit Agreement. 9. Condition of Property. The City makes no warranties regarding the conditions of the Permit Property or the suitability of Permit Property for Wensmann+s purposes. Wensmann+s use of the Permit Property is "AS IS.' 10. Binding Effect. This Permit Agreement shall run with the land and shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their heirs, successors, or assigns. 11. Whole Agreement: Modifications. This Permit Agreement contains all of the terms and conditions relating to the permit granted herein, and replaces any oral agreements or other negotiations between the parties relating to the permit. No modifications to this Permit Agreement shall be valid until they have been placed in writing and signed by all parties hereto. 12. Recordation. Wensmann shall cause this Permit Agreement to be recorded in the Office of the Scott County Recorder at their cost and expense. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Permit Agreement as of the date first above written. CITY OF PRIOR LAKE OWNER(S) By: Jack G. Haugen, Mayor By: Frank Boyles, City Manager STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) 55. COUNTY OF ) ON: 166090 4 The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of , 2002, by Jack G. Haugen and Frank Boyles, The Mayor and City Manager, respectively of the City of Prior Lake, on behalf of the City of Prior Lake through authority granted by its City Council. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) 55. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of , 2002, by and , the and , respectively of , on behalf of the (corporation/partnership). Notary Public This instrument was drafted by: The City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 ON: 166090 5 t