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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7420 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1983/07/05r f 1 c zei___ ;- / RESOLUTION NO. 7420 A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14-124 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A CONDOMINIUM OFFICE DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE DDD, DIVERSIFIED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AT 5801 CEDAR LAKE ROAD BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. Darrel A. Farr Development Corporation has made application to the City Council for a special permit under Section 14-124 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the purpose of constructing a condominium office development located at 5801 Cedar Lake Road for the legal description as follows, to -wit: That part of Government Lot 8, Section 4, Township 117, Range 21, lying southwesterly of Cedar Lake Road; also that part of Government Lot 7, said Section 4 lying southerly of Cedar Lake Road and lying east of a line running from a point on the south line of said Government Lot 7, a distance of 100 feet west from the southeasterly corner thereof to a point on the south line of the 66 foot wide right of way of Cedar Lake Road, a distance of 220 feet west from the easterly line of said Government Lot 7 2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 83 -41 -SP) and the effect of the proposed condominium office 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 the use on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The Council has determined that the proposed condominium office 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 condominium office development is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. Conclusion The special permit to permit constructing of a condominium office 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 developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibit A, Site Plan; Exhibit B, Landscape Plan; Exhibit C, Elevations, Building Type A; Exhibit D, Elevations -Building, Type B; Exhibit E, Cross -Section; Exhibit F, Floor Plan -Building Type A, General Information Only; Exhibit G, Floor Plan -Building Type B, General Information Only; Exhibit H, Basement Plan for Buildings with Lower Level; and Exhibit I, Floor Plan for Joint Conference Room and Ancillary Facilities except as modified by the following: 2. That the applicant dedicate a strip of land on the south side of Cedar Lake Road and at the southeast corner of the site for roadway, pedestrian, and park and open space purposes with the dedication to occur prior to September 1, 1983, or prior to application for a building permit for the third building, whichever occurs first. 3. That the agreement entered into between the applicant and the City allowing for the construction and maintenance of the ponding area on the public property to the south, remains in force throughout the duration of this special permit. 4. That the developer and his successors and assigns understand that the City is not obligated to maintain the open water area or the abutting slope adjacent to the subject property and that proper covenants covering this condition and the previous conditions be placed on the property in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. 5. That the applicant dedicate proper easements for the looping of the utilities as shown on the plan with such dedication to occur prior to application for a third building permit. The plan should show one additional hydrant on the north end of the buildings off from Cedar Lake Road. 6. That the southerly slope adjacent to the wetland area be seeded and/or sodded in a manner acceptable to the City using the proper sod and seed to allow for maintenance of the slope, filtering of run off and continued growth and easy maintenance of the vegetative material. 7. That the floor plans identified as exhibits are intended to provide general information with the developer and his successors and assigns having flexibility with respect to placing partition walls, providing such placement is consistent with other codes and ordinances of the City. 8. That a copy of the condominium association by-laws and related provisions be submitted to the City for its review and approval prior to issuance of a third building permit or on or before September 1, 1983, whichever occurs first. Said by-laws and regulations must be found to provide for continued upkeep and maintenance of the development and operations consistent with the conditions of the special permit provisions. 9. That all lighting be directed perpendicular to the ground in a manner so that no direct rays penetrate beyond the property line. 10. That if there is outdoor storage of trash, it shall be in dumpsters or steel containers which are in turn stored within an enclosed, permanent structure using exterior materials and treatment matching the office buildings and said enclosures shall be accessible only to a self-closing gate or door but no more than three such structures are to be located on the site, none of which are to be located within 25 feet of any lot line. r 11. That the site be limited to office use. 12. That curbing on the site be concrete, poured in place measuring at least six inches above the grade, except that if the City Engineer and the Project Engineer agree that asphalt curbing is necessary because of soil conditions on the south portion of the site, then asphalt curbing can be used at said locations. And no parking lot or its curbing be located closer than 5 feet to the lot line along Cedar Lake Road, and the City and the developer use their best efforts to obtain a landscape easement measuring at least 10 feet wide from the County and the applicant agrees to landscape and maintain said easement thereafter. 13. That the maximum gross floor area not exceed 58,350 square feet on the main level counting all buildings, 21,320 square feet in the basement level allowing for four such buildings to have basements, and a mezzanine or library space not measuring more than 15' by 30' feet. 14. That all buildings, landscaping, curbing, striping, walkways, and items as shown on the exhibits as modified be completed by October 15, 1985. 15. That the realignment of Cedar Lake Road be approved prior to issuance of the building permit. Adopted by the City Council July 5, 1983 Reviewed for administration: Approved as to form and legality: