HomeMy WebLinkAbout6986 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1981/10/19RESOLUTION NO. 6986
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6749 ADOPTED JANUARY 5, 1981,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6617 ADOPTED AUGUST 18, 1980, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 6534 ADOPTED APRIL 7, 1980, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
6430 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 19, 1979, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6197
ADOPTED JANUARY 2, 1979, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6161 ADOPTED
NOVEMBER 6, 1978, GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14-124.101 OF THE
ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT MODIFI-
CATIONS TO THE SIGN PLAN FOR 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, 80 -96 -SP and 81 -89 -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 shooninq center will not he
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 Ordinance 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; Exhibit B, Detail Landscape Plan;
Sheets S2 and S3 and a plan acceptable to the City for berminq
the landscaped area shall he 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 thirteen 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 providing
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 drive-
way as shown on Sheet S2 will be permitted.
3. There shall be no outside storage of trash except in the utility
courtyard 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 he emnloyed
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 comnletion of the Wards
store, whichever occurs first and shall be completed by October 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" NEPA.
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
NEPA-approved system to provide a water curtain between existing
and new development and install an automatic fire extinguishing
system in the entire new portion.
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e. If basement areas are to be used for retail sales to the
Public (in old section), such areas shall have an auto-
matic 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.
14. The elevations and exterior treatment of the Montgomery Wards 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 elan 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.
17. The developer is hereby allowed to make adjustments in the parking
lot --said adjustments consisting of changes to the landscaped parking
islands as shown on Exhibit G as modified by the Planning Department
on September 14, 1979. Said exhibit is only applicable to the parking
lot changes as shown on said exhibit.
18. Modifications to the exterior elevations (consisting of changes to
the entrance area including skylight facilities) are hereby approved
as shown on Exhibit H.
The exterior walls shall be 3/4" plaster with joints approximately
every ten feet except for Montgomery Wards Department Store, Powers
Department Store, or other brick walls. Said plaster walls shall be
maintained to correct any visible cracking not in the joints, loss
of plaster through spalling or other action, and the exterior
"coloring/painting" shall be maintained to prevent or correct
peeling, flaking or similar action. Said walls shall be completed
by October 15, 1980.
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19. The slip -off ramp adjacent to the north side of Highway 7 is condi-
tionally accepted as constructed until August 30, 1980. Prior to
said date, the City will review and monitor traffic conditions at
this location and may require changes to the slip -off ramp as a
result of such review and monitoring.
20. Modifications to the Sign Plan (Exhibit D) are hereby approved as
shown on Sheet A-10, Exterior Sign Design and Sheet A-11, Location
Drawing, both dated 9/20/79. All work related to the signs shown
on Sheets A-10 and A-11 shall be completed by June 15, 1980.
21. That Condition No. 19 be deleted.
22. That a Class III Restaurant and four screen theater be permitted
provided that:
a. The theaters be limited to a maximum total of 1,300 seats
and be developed in accordance with the general layouts
shown on Exhibits I, J, K, and L, Theater Layout Concept
Plans.
b. The restaurant be limited to 10,000 square feet (gross)
and 6,000 square feet net chargeable area (dining area).
c. The theater and restaurant, signage for same, (except the
reader board) and landscaping be constructed and maintained
in accordance with Exhibit M, Site and Landscape Plan (revised
11/17/80); Exhibits N and 0, Landscape Plans (revised 11/17/80);
Exhibit P, Elevations (revised 11/17/80); and Exhibit Q, Signage
Plan (revised 11/17/80) (except for the reader board).
d. All landscaping be completed by June 15, 1981.
e. All construction and improvements related to the theaters and
restaurant, including signage be completed by December 15, 1981.
f. Additional trees be planted on the south side of 36th Street
in conjunction with a suitable plan acceptable to the Planning
Department.
g. The concept of a reader board be accepted with the understanding
that staff and the developer work out a definitive plan which
complies with the Zoning Ordinance and signage intent in the
PUD District.
23. That a Class II Restaurant with a floor area of1,335 square feet
and a net floor area of 756 square feet be allowed in accordance
with the following conditions:
a. That the restaurant shall be developed in accordance with
Exhibit R, Location Drawing, and Exhibit S, Floor Plan.
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b. That the improvements shall be completed by May 30, 1982.
24. That an amusement center not to exceed 1,667 square feet of gross
floor area be permitted subject to the following conditions:
a. Location and area shall be in accordance with the attached
Exhibit T, Amusement Center.
b. Hours of operation shall be limited to shopping center hours
established for the retail shops. The shopping center hours
are defined to be those hours designated by Knollwood Mall
for general retail traffic excluding uses such as restaurant
and theater services.
c. Supervision shall be provided by at least one adult who shall
be within the amusement center at all hours during operation
and who shall be responsible for maintaining order and service
to customers.
Adopted by the City Council October 19, 1981
ATTEST:
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Reviewed for administration: Approved as to form and legality:
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