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RESOLUTt N NO. 2023-18
APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT
AT 6416 MCCAULEY CIRCLE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section I. BACKGROUND.
1.01 The applicant and property owner, Dipendra Mahaseth has received Preliminary Plat approval
with multiple variances to tear down the existing home at 6416 McCauley Circle and build
two new homes. One home would gain access off McCauley Circle and the other off
McCauley Terrace.
1.02 Within this neighborhood, the minimum lot size is established by the median width, depth and
area of all lots within 500 feet of the property. Therefore, the minimum required lot area is
I 8,731 s.f., lot width 102 feet, and lot depth 181 feet.
1.03 The following described tract of land is requested to be divided:
Lot 2, Block I, McCauley Heights 4th Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
1.04 The following variances were granted with the Preliminary Plat approval:
Lot Area, Width and Depth Variances for Lot 1; and Lot Depth and Street Frontage Variance
for Lot 2.
1.05 The Subject Property is guided Single Family Residential under the City's Comprehensive Plan
and is zoned R- I, Single Dwelling Unit District.
1.06 On October 25, 2022, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. At which time all
persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak
thereon. Vote. 5 Ayes and I Nay. Recommendation for approval.
1.07 On November 16, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed subdivision
and variances.
1.08 On December 6, 2022, the City Council approved the Preliminary Plat and Variances. Approval
included a requirement to establish a conservation easement to protect steep slopes and mature
trees along the lakefront.
Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is based on the following findings, which includes the findings established at
Preliminary Approval:
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1. Lots within this area have a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
2. The proposed lots are generally similar in size and shape to other lots within this area,
including width at the street.
3. The existing lot is the largest in the area.
4. The lots on McCauley Terrace are all irregular in shape. There appears to be a vacant lot on
McCauley Terrace, as the existing lot gains vehicular access off McCauley Circle.
5. Upon compliance with all city and watershed district requirements for grading and drainage,
the proposed subdivision would not have a negative impact on adjacent property.
6. The practical difficulty is caused by the size and shape of the existing lot with access available
from two streets (McCauley Terrace and McCauley Circle.) Additional difficulties include the
steep slopes toward Arrowhead Lake.
7. The proposal to split the lot is reasonable in the context of the neighborhood which includes
a wide variety of lot shapes and sizes, and the appearance of a vacant lot off McCauley
Terrace where the second home would be located.
8. The Final Plat is consistent with the approved Preliminary Plat.
9. The conservation easement shall protect the steep slopes and trees to preserve the natural
environment along the lakeshore.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approves
the Final Plat at 6416 McCauley Circle and the Conservation Easement as drafted by the city attorney
subject to the following conditions:
I. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items must be submitted:
a. Park dedication fee of $5,000 must be paid.
b. A construction management plan for the construction of each home.
c. Submit evidence of a Nine Mile Creek Watershed District approval. The City may
require revisions to the preliminary plat to meet the district's requirements.
d. Curb-cut permits must be obtained from the Edina engineering department. Driveway
plans must be consistent with the proposed grading plan to preserve as many trees as
possible.
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e. Individual homes must comply with the overall grading plan for the site. Each individual
building permit will be reviewed for compliance with the overall grading plan and
development agreement subject to review and approval of the city engineer.
f. Utility hook-ups are subject to review of the city engineer.
g. There shall be no increase in peak rate or volume to neighboring private property.
h. Any disturbance to the roadway caused by the construction of the new homes must
be repaired by replacing the asphalt pavement from curb-to-curb and from saw-cut to
saw-cut.
2. Compliance with the newly adopted tree ordinance, and replacement trees should be planted
on site.
amen B. Hovland, Mayor
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Adopted this 21" day of February 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
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CITY OF EDINA
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CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting
of February 21, 2023, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2023.
City Clerk