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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6995 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1982/05/15RESOLUTION NO. 6995 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6714 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6047 GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14-124.101 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE TO PERMIT NEW AND USED AUTOMOBILE AND NON HEAVY DUTY TRUCK SALES IN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AT 3551-3555 HIGHWAY 100 SOUTH BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. Robert J. Walser has made application to the City Council for a special permit under Section 14-124.101 of the Ordinance Code to permit new and used automobile and non heavy duty truck sales and service facilities and the rental of automobiles and non heavy duty trucks for property located at the northeast corner of West 36th Street and Highway 100 at 3551-3555 Highway 100 South, for legal description as follows, to -wit: Lots 1 and 4, Block 3, Beltline Industrial Park 2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 77 -97 -SP) and the effect of the proposed sales and service of new and used automobiles and non heavy duty trucks 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 P.U.D. Plan. 3. The Council has determined that the proposed sales and service of new and used automobiles and non heavy duty trucks 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 sales and service of new and used automobiles and non heavy duty trucks is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Final General P.U.D. Plan. Conclusion The special permit to permit the sales and service of new and used automobiles and non heavy duty trucks at the location described is granted based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions: 1. The site be developed, used, and maintained in accordance with Exhibit A, Dimension, Lighting, and Landscape Planting Plan as modified by the Planning Department on February 10, 1978; Exhibit B, Floor Plans and Elevations; Exhibit C, Floor Plans and Elevations; and Exhibit D, Lighting Standard as modified by the Planning Department on February 10, 1978. However, said plans are hereby modified to allow placement of the car wash on the east side of the building in accordance with construction drawings dated June 14, 1978. 2. There shall be no outside storage of trash, debris, or junk or waste material of any kind on any part of the site. 3. No truck trailers, flatbeds, or similar pieces of equipment shall be stored, repaired, or placed anywhere on the site. 4. There shall be no more than three free-standing signs (one not to exceed 42 feet on Utica Avenue; two not to exceed 25 feet on West 35th Street, and the 42 feet shall be lowered to the maximum allowable height when the grade of Highway 100 is lowered), and no free-standing sign shall contain more than 325 square feet counting all sides. In addition, informational signs no more than 64 inches in height and containing no more than 35 square feet shall not constitute a free-standing sign. 5. All lighting, including special lighting to highlight automobiles and especially the hoods and grilles of such automobiles, must be directed downward and shielded with can -type shades so that the shade and the axis of the light is perpendicular with the ground. 6. All rooftop equipment must be completely screened using similar metals and colors to those used on the exterior of the building. Screening includes the sides and tops of such rooftop equipment. 7. All access to the site is limited to West 35th Street. 8. Any car testing done outside of the Belt Line Industrial Park area shall 'be done towards Highway 100 and using Highway 100. 9. All drainage shall be in accordance with the Drainage Plan, Exhibit E. 10 All site improvements, including buildings, landscaping, and access, shall be completed by October 15, 1978. 11 That the applicants, including current owner and purchaser of the property, agree to delete Condition No. 2 of the slope easement dated September 18, 1975; to work with the City to clarify Condition No. 3 of said easement and the development of a landscape plan for said slope within 60 days after obtaining a construction permit, and to further make adjustments to the agreements or easements necessary to effectuate these conditions hereby approved. 2 12. The sale and display of motor vehicles on the site shall be permitted in accordance with Exhibit A -la, so that the prior designed write up area may be utilized as a showroom for vehicle sales and display as shown on said Exhibit A -la and the lighting of the adjacent outdoor area may be made comparable to that area adjacent to the prior existing showroom. 13. The applicant represents and warrants that Town's Edge Ford, Inc. has determined to cease the sale and service of heavy duty trucks and pursuant to said determination has reduced its inventory of said heavy duty trucks and shall cease the sale, service, and display of heavy duty trucks on or before June 30, 1931. 14. The applicant represents and warrants that Kay Motors, Inc. has determined to cease its use of the premises at 5101-5125 Minnetonka Boulevard for the sale of new and used motor vehicles and, from and after the date of the adoption of this resolution, shall not utilize said premises for the sale of new and used motor vehicles. There shall be no service of vehicles after December 31, 1932. 15. That a service write-up area be allowed to be located at the north side of the building and a new driveway be allowed on 35th Street in accordance with Exhibit F and subject to the following conditions: a. That the sign be placed on the western edge of the driveway at least twenty feet off the lot line and shall not be any more than five feet in height or a sign no greater than thirty inches in height be allowed within the setback area. b. That the easterly driveway be closed and the area resodded. c. That existing tree(s) located at the proposed point of the new driveway be relocated to the boulevard area to the east or west of the curb cut and that any lighting or other utility be relocated according to City specifications. d. That the curb cut be designed in accordance with City specifications. e. That all work be completed by May 15, 1982. Adopted by the City Council October 19, 1981 ATTEST: Reviewed for administration: g240;01,4witer City Manager 07, Mayor Approved as to form and legality: Pei City Attorney