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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
OCTOBER 1, 2007
5B
DANETTE MOORE, PLANNING COORDINATOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DEADLINE
FOR SUBMITTAL OF A FINAL PLAT FOR MAPLE GLEN 3RD ADDITION
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider a request by Tollefson
Development to extend the deadline for submittal of a final plat to be known as
Maple Glen 3rd Addition, located south of Trunk Highway 13 (Maple Glen 2nd
Addition), north of 180th Street, and west of Wedgewood Lane. This report
recommends approval of this request.
History
On April 17, 2006, the City Council approved Resolution 06-057, approving the
preliminary plat known as Maple Glen 3rd Addition. This project consists of 29
acres to be subdivided into 52 lots for single family dwellings.
Section 1006.206 (5) of the Subdivision Ordinance states the following:
Once a preliminary plat is approved by the City Council, the subdivider must
submit an application for a final plat within twelve (12) months after approval of
the preliminary plat. If an applicant fails to submit an application for a final plat
within the specified 12-month period, the preliminary plat shall be considered
void, unless a request for time extension is submitted in writing and approved
by the City Council at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the 12-month
period. Such extensions of time shall not exceed six (6) months.
On December 4, 2006, the City Council approved Resolution 06-203,
approving a six month extension of the Final Plat deadline to October 17,
2007. The developer indicated the extension was necessary "due to the
housing market 'down turn"'.
On September 10, 2007, the Planning staff received the attached letter from
the developer requesting an additional six month extension. If approved, the
extended deadline would change from October 17, 2007 to April 17, 2008.
The developer has indicated that the request is in response to the housing
'down turn' lasting longer than anticipated.
Current Circumstances
Although the developer has received preliminary plat approval, a grading
permit has not been issued. No work has begun on this site.
The purpose of the application deadline is to keep the platting process moving
forward. The extension of this deadline will allow the developers to delay
further construction costs on this project until the housing market becomes
stronger. If the developers fail to meet this extended deadline, they still risk
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withdrawal of Council approval of the preliminary plat and will be required to
resubmit an application for a preliminary plat approval.
The Maple Glen 3rd Addition development fees will reflect the fee amounts in
effect at the time of final plat submittal.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
This action has no financial impact on the City.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council has three alternatives:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the request to extend the application deadline
until April 17, 2008, as requested.
2. Continue this item for specific information or reasons per City Council
discussion.
3. Deny the request and direct the staff to prepare a resolution denying the
requested extension.
Staff recommends Alternative #1 with a condition specifying no tree removal or
grading permit shall be considered until a complete Final Plat application is
received and City staff has determined, in writing, the submittal is consistent
with the City of Prior Lake Subdivision Ordinance and Public Works Design
Manual.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
A motion and second adopting Resolution #07-xx approving an extension of
the deadline for submittal of a final plat for Maple Glen 3rd Addition to April 17,
2008.
Reviewed by:
Motion By:
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WHEREAS,
The Prior Lake City Council adopted Resolution 06-057 on April 17, 2006, approving
the preliminary plat known as Maple Glen 3rd Addition; and
WHEREAS,
The Prior Lake City Council adopted Resolution 07-203 on December 4,2006,
extending the deadline of the Maple Glen 3rd Addition final plat submittal to October 17,
2007; and
WHEREAS,
Section 1002.206 (5) of the Subdivision Ordinance requires a subdivider to submit an
application for final plat approval within 12 months of approval of the preliminary plat, or
submit a request for an extension; and
WHEREAS,
Tollefson Development, Inc., the developer, has submitted a request to additionally
extend the application deadline to April 17, 2008; and
WHEREAS,
The City Council finds the extension of this deadline consistent with the intent of the
provisions of Section 1002.206 (5).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The deadline for submittal of a final plat application for Maple Glen 3rd Addition is extended from
October 17, 2007 to April 17, 2008.
3. No tree removal or grading permit shall be considered until a complete Final Plat application is
received and City staff has determined, in writing, the submittal is consistent with the City of Prior
Lake Subdivision Ordinance and Public Works Design Manual.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF OCTOBER, 2007.
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NO
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Developers . Land Investment . Property Managers
September 6, 2007
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Jane Kansier, Director of Planning and Bldg. Inspection
4646 Dakota Str\?ct Sl:
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Maple Glen III 6-month extension of preliminary plat to April 17th , 2008
Dear Ms. Kansier:
The purpose of this letter is to request from the City Council a 6-month extension of the
Maple Glen III Preliminary Plat until April I t'\ 2008. The Plat was approved a 6 month
extension be the City Council to October 1 th, 2007.
The reason for this request is purely due to the housing market "down turn." The turn
down has lasted longer than we had hoped for or anticipated. There is an abundance of
lot inventory and slow' lot sales, not only with our projects in this area, but in other areas
of the City.
One can understand that when we were seeking approval for this project, the market was
more palatable for positive sales. It is burdensome for a successful company like
Tollefson Development, Inc. to construct a project and sit on it. It does not make
financial sense and is not healthy for us or the City.
We really are appreciative of the work and cooperation of the City staff and City Council
on all the projects we have developed in the City of Prior Lake . We own the property
that make up Maple Glen III, so will be developing as soon as is feasible. Again, we like
the community of Prior Lake with an exceptional Staff and City Council. We just need a
bit more time for the market to correct itself. In a sense, we do not want compete against
our other projects in Prior Lake.
'four positive recommendation and consideration for this request will be greatly
appreciated.
If you should ha\-c any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Matthew Weiland, Vice President
Tollefson Development
20520 I<eokuk Ave., Suite #200 . Lakeville, MN 55044 . Phone (952) 435-1010. FAX (952) 435-1020
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