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November 6, 1978
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RESOLUTION NO. 6161
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 5983 GRANTING
PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14-124.102(2) OF THE
ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATIVE TO
ZONING TO PERMIT EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION
OF THE KNOLLWOOD SHOPPING CENTER FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE PLANNED 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 on property hounded by the northerly
line of Highway 7; the easterly line of Aquila; the southerly line of West 36th
Street and the westerly line of Texas Avenue.
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 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 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 Knollwood Slopping 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
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Sheet; S2 and S3; and a plan acceptable to the City for
bernrinq the landscaped arca, shall be srihnn t tc'c1 on or• before
September 15, 1978; 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, thereby pro-
viding 24 feet between the curb line and westerly edge of
the setback area if the street were widened to 52 feet and
the easterly curb remains in its present location. Curb
cut for Texas Avenue driveway as shown on Sheet S2 will be
permitted.
3. There shall he no outside storage of trashexcrpt, in the utility
court yard located at the east end of the center.
4. New 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.
5. 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.
6. Except for the Wards garden shop as shown on the approved
site plan, 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.
7. The construction of the mall and additional shops shall commence
prior to September 15, 1979, or prior to completion of the Wards
store, whichever occurs first and shall be completed by Octo-
ber 15, 1980.
8. 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 the West 36th
Street in the easement area for drainage and sewer purposes on
the Knollwood Shopping Center site, described in Document No.
3679988, to the extent attributable to the wall.
9. Provide the following fire safety:
a. Repair all existing fire walls and separations promptly
upon receipt of notice of specific violations of code.
b. Fire alarms to be installed according to N`I'A.
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 or other NFPA-approved 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 sales
to the public (in old section), such areas shall
have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
10. The developer shall provide evidence of insurance for
subterranean damage to structures caused by construction.
11. The pylon signs, shown on the site plan as being deleted, are
hereby reinstated until such time as the tenant vacates or
until December 31, 1985. However, said signs shall be
removed prior to such date if required by amendments to
the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code.
12. All improvements, including landscaping, buildings, parking
lot construction and roadways in the Wards area (school
property) shall be completed by October 15, 1979; all other
facilities shall be completed by October 15, 1980.
13. Landscaping shall be provided along Texas Avenue and W. 36th Street
in accordance with Exhibit "E", detailed landscape plan identified
as Alternative II; prepared by General Growth Companies and dated
August 25, 1978.
Adopted by the City CouncNovember 6, 1978.
'Reviewd fo am j stration:
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'Manag"- yr
Mayor
Approved as to fm and legality:
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City 'Attorne
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