2025-02-11 Resolution 12303 CertifiedSTATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ss
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CITY OF RICHFIELD )
I, Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk of the City of Richfield, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of Resolution No.
12303.
And that the same is on file and on record in my office.
Given under my hand and seal
This 11th day of February, 2025
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Michelle Friedrich
City Clerk
City of Richfield
Hennepin County, Minnesota
City of Richfield February 11, 2025
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12303
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Motion by: Christensen
Seconded by: Hayford Oleary
APPROVING SITE PLAN AT 6710 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield which requests site
plan approval to construct a new Wood Lake Nature Center facility at 6710 Lake Shore Drive,
land legally described in Exhibit A, attached; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Richfield held a public hearing and
recommended approval of the requested Site Plan at its January 27, 2025 meeting; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was mailed to properties within 350 feet of the
subject property, and published in the Sun-Current on January 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the request meets those requirements necessary for approving a Site Plan
as specified in Richfield’s Zoning Code, Section 547.13, Subd. 8 and as detailed in City Council
Staff Report No. 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, the City has fully considered the request for approval of a site plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, as follows:
1.The City Council adopts as its Findings of Fact the WHEREAS clauses set forth above,
and the findings listed in the Required Findings Statement.
2.A site plan is approved for a new Wood Lake Nature Center facility of 17,000 square feet
of gross floor area as described in City Council Report No. 2025-26, on the Subject
Property legally described as attached.
3.The approved site plan is subject to the following conditions:
a)Prior to the issuance of construction permits, plans shall be revised to comply with
outstanding items related to bicycle parking and landscaping, as detailed in the City’s
Administrative Review Committee Report dated January 3, 2025.
b)The applicant is responsible for obtaining all required permits, and compliance with
all other City, County and State regulations, including the MN Department of Natural
Resources.
c)Bike racks shall be installed according to manufacturer specifications.
d)This does not constitute approval of any signage; sign permits are required and must
be applied for separately.
e)Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit the applicant must submit a surety
equal to 125% of the value of any required improvements or conditions of approval
that are not yet complete.
f)The property owner is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and tending of all
exterior improvements in accordance with approved plans.
City of Richfield February 11, 2025
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12303
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4.This approval shall expire one year from issuance unless the use for which the
permit was granted has commenced, substantial work has been completed or upon
written request by the applicant, the Council extends the expiration date for an
additional period, as required by the Zoning Ordinance, Section 547.13, Subd. 9.
VOTING AYE VOTING NAY
Supple, Mary Supple, Mary
Burk, Walter Burk, Walter
Christensen, Sharon Christensen, Sharon
Coleman-Woods, Rori Coleman-Woods, Rori
Hayford Oleary, Sean Hayford Oleary, Sean
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 11th day of
February, 2025.
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk