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RESOLUTION NO. 5961
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14-124.101 OF THE
ORDINANCE CODE TO PERMIT NEW AND USED AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK
SALES IN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF WEST 36TH STREET AND HIGHWAY 100.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Robert J. Walser has made application to the City Council for a
special permit under Section 14-124.101 of the Ordinance Code to permit
new and used automobile and truck sales and service facilities and the
rental of automobiles and trucks for property located at the northeast
corner of West 36th Street and Highway 100 for the legal description as
follows, to -wit:
Lots 1 and 4, Block 3, Beltline Industrial Park
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of
the Planning Commission (Case No. 77 -97 -SP) and the effect of the proposed
sales and service of new and used automobiles and trucks 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, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan,
compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and consistency with
the final general P.U.D. plan.
3. The Council has determined that the proposed sales and service of
new and used automobiles and trucks will not be detrimental to the health,
safety, or general welfare' of the community nor will it cause serious
traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding
property values, and the proposed sales and service of new and used auto-
mobiles and trucks is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of
the Zoning Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, and the final general P.U.D.
plan.
Conclusion
The special permit to permit the sales and service of new and used auto-
mobiles and trucks at the location described is granted based on the findings
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set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1 The site be developed, used, and maintained in accordance
with Exhibit A, Dimension, Lighting, and Landscape Planting
Plan as modified by the Planning Department on February 10,
1978; Exhibit B, Floor Plans and Elevations; Exhibit C, Floor
Plans and Elevations; and Exhibit D, Lighting Standard as
modified by the Planning Department on February 10, 1978.
2. There shall be no outside storage of trash, debris, or
junk or waste material of any kind on any part of the site.
3. No truck trailers, flatbeds, or similar pieces of equipment
shall be stored, repaired or placed anywhere on the site.
4. There shall be no more than three free-standing signs (one not to
exceed 42 feet on Utica Avenue; two not to exceed 25 feet on West
35 Street, and the 42 feet shall be lowered to the maximum allowable
height when the grade of Highway 100 is lowered), and no free-standing
sign shall contain more than 325 square feet counting all sides. In
addition, informational signs no more than 64 inches in height and
containing no more than 35 square feet shall not constitute a free-
standing sign.
5. All lighting, including special lighting to highlight auto-
mobiles and especially the hoods and grilles of such automobiles,
must be directed downward and shielded with can -type shades so
that the shade and the axis of the light is perpendicular with
the ground.
6. All rooftop equipment must be completely screened using similar
metals and colors to those used on the exterior of the building.
Screening includes the sides and tops of such rooftop equipment.
7. All access to the site is limited to West 35th Street.
8. Any car testing done outside of the Belt Line Industrial Park area
shall be done towards Highway 100 and using Highway 100.
9. All drainage shall be in accordance with the Drainage Plan,
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10. All site improvements, including buildings, landscaping, and
access, shall be completed by October 15, 1978.
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11. That the applicants, including current owner and purchaser of the
property, agree to delete Condition No. 2 of the slope easement
dated 9-18-75; to work with the City to clarify Condition No. 3
of said easement and the development of a landscape plan for said
slope prior to obtaining a construction permit, and to further make
adjustments to the agreements or easements necessary to effectuate
these conditions hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council February 21, 1978
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