2025-10-28 Resolution 12360 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.
12360.
And that the same is on file and on record in my office.
Given under my hand and seal
This 28th day of October, 2025.
Michelle Friedrich
City Clerk
City of Richfield
Hennepin County, Minnesota
City of Richfield October 28,2025
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12360
Motion by: Christensen
Seconded by: Burk
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
WITH CORRECTED LEGAL DESCRIPTION
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield which requests approval
of a final development plan and conditional use permit for a planned unit development to include
218 apartments and 72 townhomes, on land that is legally described as; and
Second Addition,
AND
All that part of vacated East 64th
according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying westerly of a
the southeast corner of Bloc
of a line drawn from the northwest corner of said Block 2, to the southwest corner of
said Block 1,
AND
Outlot C, RF 64 Townhomes.
WHEREAS, the applicant has represented their intent to purchase all of the properties
legally described above ;
WHEREAS, the City understands that land use approvals may be necessary to move
forward with the remaining property acquisitions in this Development Area and is thereby making
an accommodation by considering this application prior to the final acquisition of all land in the
Development Area; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Richfield held a public hearing and
recommended approval of the requested final development plan and conditional use permit at its
August 27, 2018 meeting; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published in the Sun-Current and mailed to
properties within 500 feet of the subject property on August 14, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the requested final development plan and conditional use permit meets those
Zoning Code, Section 542.09, Subd. 3 and as detailed in City Council Staff Report No.169; and
WHEREAS, the request meets those requirements necessary for approving a conditional
Council Staff Report No.169; and
WHEREAS, the City has fully considered the request for approval of a planned unit
development, final development plan and conditional use permit; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, as follows:
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County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12360
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1. The City Council adopts as its Findings of Fact the WHEREAS clauses set forth above.
2. A planned unit development, final development plan and conditional use permit are
approved for a multi-family residential development as described in City Council Report
No.169, in the Development Area.
3. The approved planned unit development, final development plan and conditional use permit
are subject to the following conditions:
The applicant must acquire all properties in the Development Area or must return to
the City Council for approval of an amended resolution to remove properties not
acquired.
A recorded copy of this approved resolution, or an approved amended resolution, if
applicable, must be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
The property in the Development Area must be platted. A preliminary plat must be
approved prior to the issuance of a building permit and a final plat is required prior to
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Approved buildings must comply with noise attenuation construction requirements of
the Airport Runway Overlay District.
Staff is authorized to approve minor site modifications related to setbacks along the
northern boundary of the townhomes.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant must enter into a lease with
the City for pocket park improvements and walkways on remnant park property to
the north of the Development Area. Park improvements must include a sign
indicating that the space is available to the public.
This approval does not constitute approval of specific signs. Sign permits are
required and must be applied for separately. Sign setbacks may be modified if
necessary for visibility, provided that signs do not interfere with Public Works
activities.
Final lighting plans must be submitted to and approved by the Community
Development and Public Works Directors.
Final landscape plans that include greater variation in tree size (caliper inches) must
be approved by the Community Development Director.
Additional landscaping or varied building treatments are required in areas where a
significant amount of underground parking structure is visible.
Central greenspace and walkways must be maintained as quasi-public space
without any barriers to public access.
Final stormwater management plans must be submitted to and approved by the
Public Works Director. All applicable stormwater fees must be paid to the Public
Works Department.
Final plans for sidewalks and improvements in and along the right-of-way must be
submitted to and approved by the Community Development and Public Works
Directors.
A maintenance agreement related to sidewalks and landscaping must be executed
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Final utility plans must be submitted to and approved by the Public Works Director.
The applicant is responsible for obtaining all required permits, and complying with all
other applicable City and State regulations.
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County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12360
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Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Developer must submit a
surety equal to 125% of the value of any improvements not yet complete.
The property owner is responsible for maintaining landscaping in accordance with
approved plans.
4. The approved planned unit development, final development plan and conditional use permit
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
Developer, the Council extends the expiration date for an additional period of up to one
year, as required by the Zoning Ordinance, Section 547.09, Subd. 9.
5. The approved planned unit development, final development plan and conditional use permit
shall remain in effect for so long as conditions regulating it are observed, and the
conditional use permit shall expire if normal operation of the use has been discontinued for
12 or more months, as required by the Zoning Ordinance, Section 547.09, Subd. 10.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 25th day of September,
2018.
Updated legal description approved by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota,
this 28th day of October, 2025.
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
Sean Hayford Oleary, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk