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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5983 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1978/04/03`_ i RESOLUTION NO. 5983 A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14-124.102(2) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION OF THE KNOLLWOOD SHOPPING CENTER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7 AND TEXAS AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. United National Corporation and Minnesota Teachers Realty Corporation has applied to the City Council for a special permit under Section 14-124.102(2) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the purpose of permitting expansion and modification of the Knollwood Shopping Center for property located in a Planned Unit Development District located at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Texas Avenue for the legal description as follows, to -wit: That part of the south half of the southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 117 North, Range 21 West, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying north of State Trunk Highway 7 and east of the following described line: Beginning at the northwest corner of said south half of the southeast quarter; thence south along the west line of said south half of the southeast quarter 87.45 feet; thence deflecting to the left 71 degrees, 1 minute, 30 seconds, and running southeasterly 325.2 feet; thence deflecting to the right 50 degrees, 47 minutes, 30 seconds and running southeasterly 262.1 feet; thence deflecting to the left 27 degrees, 12 minutes, and running southeasterly 954.12 feet more or less to a point in the northerly right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway 7, excepting therefrom that part of said south one-half of the southeast quarter described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of said south one-half of the southeast one quarter; thence running west along the north line of said south one-half of the southeast one quarter 783 feet; thence south parallel with the east line of said south one-half of the southeast one quarter 499.55 feet; thence east parallel with the north line of said south one-half of the southeast quarter 783 feet more or less to a point in the east line of said south one-half of the southeast one quarter; thence north along said east line 499.55 feet more or less to the point of beginning; also excepting that part lying within the right of way of Texas Avenue; and except all that part of the above-described premises conveyed to the City of St. Louis Park for street purposes by deed recorded in Office of Hennepin County, Minnesota, Register of Deeds as Document No. 2964984, for Aquila Avenue. 1 2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 77 -26 -SP) and the effect of the proposed shopping center expansion and modification on the health, safety and wel- fare 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 PUD Plan. 3. The Council has determined that the proposed modification and expansion of the shopping center 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 expansion and modification to the Knoll - wood Shopping Center is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Final General PUD Plan. Conclusion The special permit to permit the expansion and modification of Knollwood Shopping Center at the location described is granted based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions: 1. That the site be developed, used, and maintained in accordance with the following exhibits except as modified below: Exhibit A, Site Plan -Landscape Plan; Exhibit B, Detail Landscape Plan Sheets S2 and S3 plus a plan berming the landscape area to be brought back to the Council for its review and consideration prior to issuing a building permit; Exhibit C, Elevation Plan; Exhibit D, Sign Plan; and a drainage plan acceptable to the City shall be submitted. 2. An additional 13 feet be dedicated along the west side of Texas Avenue for the upgrading of Texas Avenue as shown on the Texas Avenue Alternative IIA, as modified providing 24 feet between the curb line and westerly edge of the setback area if the street were widened to 52 feet. 3. That Contingency Plan A be included as Exhibit E providing for the future modification of Texas Avenue to provide a left turn lane and channelization at the proposed new entrance on Texas Avenue in the event that Alternative IIA is not sufficient or that Texas Avenue be redesigned at the entrance to prevent vehicular left turn ingress and egress from Texas Avenue. 4. There shall be no outside storage of trash except in the utility court yard located at the east end of the center. 1 5. Parking lot lights on the east and northerly sides of the proposed mall shall not be more than 35 feet in height measuring from the parking lot grade to the top of the luminaire. 6. An automatic public safety alarm system to detect burglary or intrusion, meeting the City public safety requirements, shall be installed or a full-time security person shall be employed to keep the building secure during hours which the center is closed. 7. Sales shall not be conducted out of doors unless specific approval is granted by the City Council, and such sales shall not last for more than three days nor more than twelve days in any single calendar year. 8. The construction of the mall, additional shops and Wards shall be constructed simultaneously. 9. With respect to the stone wall constructed by the applicant adjacent to 36th Street, the applicant agrees to hold the City harmless in connection with the City maintenance, repair or reconstruction of public utilities adjacent to West 36th Street. 10. Provide the following fire safety: a. Repair all existing fire walls and separations. b. Fire alarms to be installed according to NFPA. c. Smoke and heat detection alarms are to be installed in existing areas. d. Install an automatic fire extinguishing system in the entire center, both new and existing, or provide a deluge system to provide a water curtain between existing and new development and install an automatic fire extinguishing system in the entire new portion. e. If basement areas are to be used for retail (in old section), such areas shall have an automatic fire extinguishing system. 11. The developer shall provide evidence of insurance for indemnification of surrounding property owners against subterranean damage to structures caused by construction. 12. All improvements, including landscaping, buildings, parking lot construction and roadways in the Wards area shall be com- pleted by October 15, 1979; all other facilities shall be completed by October 15, 1980. ATTEST: City Clerk Adopted by the City Council April 3, 1978 Mayor Reviewer for ad" istr tion: Approved as to form and legality: Ci,t ; : nager 6) City Attor ey -4