HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-079 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2026/05/18
Resolution No. 26-079
Approving an amendment to the final plat for the Minnetonka
Boulevard Twin Homes subdivision
Be it resolved by the city council (the “city council”) of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota (the “city”) as follows:
Whereas, Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation, with permission from the
property owner, the City of St. Louis Park, has made application to the city council for an
amendment to the final plat for the Minnetonka Boulevard Twin Homes subdivision; and
Whereas, the preliminary and final plat of the Minnetonka Boulevard Twin Homes
subdivision was originally approved by the city council via Resolution No. 25-040 on March 3,
2025; and
Whereas, the final plat of the Minnetonka Boulevard Twin Homes subdivision as
approved via Resolution No. 25-040 has not yet been recorded with Hennepin County; and
Whereas, the plat is situated upon lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota, legally
described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto; and
Whereas, the city council has considered the information related to planning case nos.
24-24-S and 24-25-PUD and the effect of the proposed changes to the final plat on the
health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated
traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area and the effect of
the use on the comprehensive plan; and compliance with the intent of the subdivision
ordinance.
Now, therefore be it resolved the proposed amendment to the final plat of Minnetonka
Boulevard Twin Homes subdivision 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 and the laws of the State of Minnesota, 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
this resolution, approved official exhibits, and city code.
2. All utility service structures shall be buried. If any utility service structure cannot be
buried (i.e. electric transformer), it shall be integrated into the building design and 100%
screened from off-site with materials consistent with the primary façade materials.
3. 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 a cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount
of $1,000 shall be submitted to the city to ensure that a signed Mylar copy of the
final plat is provided to the city.
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,
alleys, sidewalks, boulevards and the execution of necessary easements
related to such improvements.
ii. Easements related to electronic communication and fiber infrastructure
and driveway access easement across the property at 5703 Minnetonka
Blvd.
iii. 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 of the costs of all public improvements (alleys, sidewalks and
boulevards), raingardens and landscaping.
iv. The developer shall reimburse city attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing
such documents as required in the final PUD approval.
v. The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute said planning
development contract.
4. 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.
d. The developer shall pay to the city the tree replacement fee.
e. The developer shall pay to the city the parks and trail dedication fees.
5. The raingardens and on-site water and sanitary sewer connections shall be privately-
owned and privately maintained. Access to the systems shall be provided to the city for
clean-out and inspection purposes when warranted. Access points shall be covered by a
drainage and utility easement, as provided on the final plat.
6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following conditions shall be met:
a. All necessary permits must be obtained, including the city erosion control
permit, city tree protection permit, city right-of-way permit and permit from
Hennepin County for work in the right-of-way.
It is further resolved the city clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of
this resolution to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein. The
mayor and city manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts required herein, and the
city clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on behalf of the city council
upon the said plat when all of the conditions set forth have been fulfilled.
Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the city clerk, as required under Section 26-
123(1)j of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, shall be conclusive showing of proper compliance
therewith by the subdivider and city officials charged with duties above described and shall
entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith without further formality.
The city clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council May 18, 2026:
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Exhibit A
Property description
Property address:
5643 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Legal Description (Tax Description):
Lot 5, AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION NO. 323, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Property address:
5647 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Legal Description (Tax Description):
Lot 4, AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION NO. 323, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Property address:
5639 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Legal Description (Tax Description):
Lot 6, AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION NO. 323, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Property address:
5707 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Legal Description (Tax Description):
Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 1105, Hennepin County, Minnesota