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RESOLUTION NO. 6912
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTIONS 14-126.5
AND 14-136.5 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING
TO ZONING TO PERMIT AN EIGHTEEN UNIT TOWNHOUSE AND
CLUSTER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN
THE R-2, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT, AND R-3,
TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
WEST 26TH STREET FROM YOSEMITE TO ZARTHAN
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
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1. Shamrock Builders has made application to the City Council for a
special permit under Sections 14-126.5 and 14-136.5 of the St. Louis Park
Ordinance Code for the purpose of constructing an eighteen unit townhouse
and cluster housing development located on the north side of West 26th Street
from Yosemite to Zarthan for the legal description as follows, to -wit:
Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 3, Meadow Tree,
according to the plat thereof on file or of record in
the Office of the Registrar in and for said County. ALSO
That part of Government Lot 4, in Section 9, Township 117,
Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying South of the
plat of Eaton's 3rd Addition and lying North and West
of the plat of Meadow Tree, according to the recorded
plat thereof.
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of
the Planning Commission (Case No. 81 -14 -SP) and the effect of the proposed
townhouse and cluster housing development 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 theuse on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of
the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The Council has determined that the proposed townhouse and cluster
housing development 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 development is in harmony with the general purpose and intent
of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
Conclusion
The special permit to permit an eighteen unit townhouse and cluster housing
development at the location described is granted based on the findings set
forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1. That the site be constructed, used and maintained in accordance
with Exhibit A, Site Plan and Landscape Plan; Exhibit B,
Grading and Drainage Plan; and Exhibit C, Sheet 1-3, Elevation
Plans with respect to general features only.
2. There will be no outdoor storage of trash other than in the
trash enclosure as shown on the Site Plan, and said enclosure
shall include a self-closing gate.
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3. That all driveway parking edges, except for entrances to
garages, have a poured -in-place concrete curb extending at
least six inches above grade except for sidewalk locations.
4. That all open space not occupied by decks, structures, side-
walks or parking or trees or shrubs be sodded.
5. The open space in the central portion of the site, including
the wooded tree area, be retained as open space and preserved
and maintained by the homeowner's association.
6. That all drainage and utility provisions be constructed in
accordance with the City's plans, specifications, and subdi-
vision regulations.
7. That all development including buildings, utilities, parking
lot, garages, landscaping, curbing, and other items as contained
in the exhibits be completed by October 15, 1982.
ATTEST:
4 ity C erk
Reviewed for administration: Approved as to form and legality:
Adopted by the City Council August 3, 1981
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Mayor
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