HomeMy WebLinkAbout6197 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1979/01/02_ City of St. Louis Park January 2, 1979
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RESOLUTION NO. 6197
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 6161 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 6,
1978, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14.124.101 OF THE ST.
LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT A
SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 8020 - 8440 HIGHWAY 7.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. General Growth has made application to the City Council for a special
permit under Section 14.124.101 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the
purpose of a shopping center located at 8020 - 8440 Highway 7 for the legal
description as follows, to -wit:
Property located in the Planned Unit Development District
bounded 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. 78 -130 -SP) and the effect of the proposed
shopping center 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 and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The Council has determined that 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 shopping center is in harmony
with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning 01-dinance and the Comprehensive
Plan.
Conclusion
The special permit to permit a 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 and Landscape Plan; and Exhibit B, Detail Landscape Plan;
Sheets S2 and S3, and a plan acceptable to the City for berming the
landscaped area, shall be submitted 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.
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2. An additional 13 feet he dedicated alnng the i:rsl side of
Texas Avenue for the upgrading of Texas AMMO as shown on
the Texas Avenue Alternative I1A, as modified, therchy pro-
viding 24 feet between the curb line and westerly edge of
the setback area if the street were widened to r,7 feet and
the easterly curb remains in its present 1og ail inn. Curb
cut for Texas Avenue driveway as shown on Slieel, S2 will be
permitted.
3. There shall he no outside Storage of trash ei(ept in the utility
court yard located at the east end of the center
4. Mer: parking lot lights on the east and 001 Ihrr1y sides of
the proposed mall shall not he more than 15 fret in height
measuring from the parking lot grade to the top of the
luminaire.
5. An automatic public safety alarm system Lo detect burglary
or intrusion, meeting the City public safety rrrluirrinents,
shall he installed or a full-time security prison 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 Ihr 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 Wdrds
store, whichever occurs first and shall he completed by Octo-
ber 15, 1980.
8. With respect to the stone wall constructed by Ihr applicant
adjacent to 36th Street, the applicant arirre', In hold the ,
City harmless in connection with the. Cityni.iinlrniure, repair
or reconstruction of public utilities id,jaronl In Lhe West 36I.h
Street in the easement arra for drainage mid ,,r'irei• 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 sepal it ions promptly
upon receipt of notice of specific violatiori5 of code.
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b. fire alarms to be installed according In NII'n.
c. Smoke and heat detection alarms are to he 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 extinquishinq 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 he
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.
14. The elevations and exterior treatment of the Montgomery Ward store shall
be in accordance with Exhibit F, Sheet S4, Revised Elevations, dated
August 14, 1978.
15. The site shall be graded in the northeastern quadrant in accordance with
Revised Drainage Plan, dated October 23, 1978, labeled Sheet S7b.
16. The developer shall work jointly with the City in the development of a
detailed landscaping and screening plan for the portion of the site on
the north side of the Montgomery Ward building between the parking lot
and W. 36th Street, and the final landscaping plan shall be presented
to the City Council by June 1, 1979.
Adopted by the City Council Jan a y 2, 1979.
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Approved as to form and legality:
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