HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-023 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2026/02/02Resolution No. 26-023
Approving preliminary and final plat of Parkway on 5
located at 5430 Minnetonka Boulevard
Whereas, Sela Investments, Ltd., LLP applied for a preliminary and final plat in the
manner required for platting land under Chapter 26 of the St. Louis Park city code for the
purpose of constructing a three-story, 33-unit apartment building with a mix of underground
and surface parking at 5430 Minnetonka Boulevard; and
Whereas, the proposed preliminary and final plat has been found to be in all respects
consistent with the comprehensive plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of
the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, the proposed preliminary and final plat is situated upon lands in Hennepin
County, Minnesota, legally described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto; and
Whereas, the contents of Case No. 25-10-S are hereby entered into and made part of
the record of decision for this case.
Now, therefore be it resolved the proposed preliminary and final plat of Parkway on 5 is
hereby approved and accepted by the city as being in accord and conformity with all
ordinances, city plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park, provided, however, that this
approval is made subject to the opinion of the city attorney and certification by the city clerk
and subject to the following conditions:
1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the conditions
of the zoning ordinance, approved official exhibits and city code.
2. Construction and staging information will be provided to staff for review and
approval before building permits are issued.
3. All new utility service structures shall be buried.
4. The final plat shall be recorded within two years after approval of the final plat. If
the final plat is not recorded within the two-year period, then the preliminary and
final plat shall be considered void, unless a request for a time extension is submitted
in writing and approved by the city council.
5. Prior to the city signing and releasing the final plat to the developer for filing with
Hennepin County:
a. A financial security in the form of cash escrow or letter of credit in the
amount of $6,000 shall be submitted to the city to ensure that a signed mylar
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copy of the final plat is provided to the city ($1,000) and the placement of
iron monuments ($5,000).
b. A planning development contract shall be executed between the city and
developer that addresses, at a minimum:
i. The installation of all public improvements including, but not limited
to the trail located directly east of the property, the driveway apron
on Vernon Avenue South and adjacent sidewalks, road repair for
utility connections, and the execution of necessary easements related
to such improvements.
ii. Recording of a sidewalk easement along Minnetonka Boulevard.
iii. Maintenance agreement related to the adjacent public trail.
iv. Encroachment agreement for retaining walls within drainage and
utility easements.
v. Changes that may be approved administratively to reduce disruptions
to Minnetonka Boulevard during construction.
vi. A performance guarantee in the form of cash escrow or irrevocable
letter of credit shall be provided to the City of St. Louis Park in the
amount of 1.25 times the estimated costs for the installation of all
public improvements, placement of iron monuments at property
corners, and landscaping.
vii. Upon city approval and acceptance of private site improvements, the
developer shall provide a one-year warranty in the form of a cash
escrow or letter of credit for 25% of the final construction costs of the
improvements.
viii. The applicant shall reimburse the city attorney’s fees in
drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the final plat
approval.
ix. The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute the
development agreement.
c. The park and trail dedication requirements have been met through land
dedication, cash-in-lieu of land, or a combination of the two.
6. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities, the following conditions shall be met:
a. Proof of recording the final plat shall be submitted to the city.
b. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development,
construction, private utility and city representatives.
c. All necessary permits shall be obtained.
7. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
a. All city noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no
construction activity between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday
through Friday, and between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
b. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto
neighboring properties.
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c. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as
necessary.
d. The city shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a
public street.
e. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the determination by the
city engineer (or designee) that appropriate safety measures have been
taken to ensure motorist and pedestrian safety.
f. The developer shall install and maintain chain link security fencing that is at
least six feet tall along the perimeter of the site. All gates and access points
shall be locked during non-working hours.
g. Temporary electric power connections shall not adversely impact
surrounding neighborhood service.
8. Prior to the issuance of any permanent certificate of occupancy permit the private
utilities, site landscaping and irrigation shall be installed in accordance with the
official exhibits.
9. In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an
administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval.
It is further resolved that the city clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this
resolution in the office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Register of Titles as the
case may be.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council February 2, 2026:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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EXHIBIT A
All of Tracts A, B, and C described below:
Tract A:
Lot 15, except the north 80 feet thereof, and Lot 16, except the north 80 feet thereof, Auditor's
Subdivision
No. 351, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder
in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; excepting therefrom those parts conveyed to the
County of Hennepin in Documents No. A-3876997 and A-3876998, lying westerly, northerly and
easterly of the following described line: Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 17 in said
Auditor's Subdivision No. 351; thence southerly to a point on the easterly boundary of said Lot
17, distant 27.3 feet northerly of the southeast corner thereof; thence on an azimuth of 194
degrees 37 minutes 31 seconds for 223.52 feet; thence on an azimuth of 272 degrees 09
minutes 07 seconds for 210.49 feet; thence on an azimuth of 00 degrees 07 minutes 44 seconds
for 181.58 feet and there terminating;
Tract B:
The northerly 80 feet of Lot 16, and the southerly 27.3 feet of Lot 17, Auditor's Subdivision No.
351, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in
and for Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the following described line: Beginning
at the northeast corner of said Lot 17;thence southerly to a point on the easterly boundary of
said Lot 17, distance 27.3 feet northerly of the southeast corner thereof; thence on an azimuth
of 194 degrees 37 minutes 31 seconds for 223.52 feet and there terminating;
Tract C:
The northerly 80 feet of Lot 15, Auditor's Subdivision No. 351, according to the plat thereof on
file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota,
lying easterly of the following described line: Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 17 in
said Auditor's Subdivision No. 351; thence southerly to a point on the easterly boundary of said
Lot 17, distant 27.3 feet northerly of the southeast corner thereof; thence on an azimuth of 194
degrees 37 minutes 31 seconds for 223.52 feet;
thence on an azimuth of 272 degrees 09 minutes 07 seconds for 210.49 feet to the point of
beginning of the line to be described; thence on an azimuth of 00 degrees 07 minutes 44
seconds for 181.58 feet and there terminating;
Subject to the following restriction: No access shall be permitted to Trunk Highway No. 100
from the lands herein conveyed.
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