HomeMy WebLinkAbout88-194 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1988/12/19R LSO I, ti'l'l ON NO. 88-194
A RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL (CONDITIONAL USE) PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 14-124(2)(a) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING
TO ZONING TO PERMIT A 797 CAR PARKING RAMP FOR PROPERTY ZONED
DDD, DIVERSIFIED DEVELOPIVIENC DISTRICT IN THE MINNEAPOLIS WEST
BUSINESS CENTER, ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
RE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. IVIEPC American Properties Incorporated has made application to the City Council
for a special permit under Section 14-124(2)(a) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for
the purpose of constructing a 797 car parking ramp within a DDD, Diversified Development
District in Minneapolis West Business Center for the legal description as follows, to -wit:
Tract D, Registered Land Survey No. 1599 and Tracts A and B, Registered
Land Survey No. 1607
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 88 -47 -SP) and the effect of the proposed 797 car parking ramp 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 construction of the 797 car parking ramp 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 797 car parking ramp is in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
Conclusion
The special permit to permit construction of a 797 car parking ramp 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; Exhibits B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, Parking Ramp Levels; Exhibit C - Parking
Ramp Elevation; Exhibit D - Landscape Plan; and Exhibit E - Grading, Drainage,
Utility Plan.
2. That all walkways, utilities construction and improvements of public right-of-way
and private streets available to the public are subject to submission of construction
plans and final approval of the City.
3. That easements be provided for access to public utilities where requested.
4. That easements he provided for public utilities where retained by the City in
vacated Gamble Drive.
5. That all utilities be placed underground and proper provisions for water
augmentation in landscaped areas he provided.
6. Where provisions of this special permit are in conflict with the provisions of
Resolution Number 6982, then the terms and conditions hereof of this resolution
shall prevail and the terms and conditions of Resolution No. 6982 are hereby
amended accordingly.
7. That a provision for a walkway area to connect the site to the west be provided
generally along the north side of the Gamble Building west surface parking lot.
8. That all parking lots, paved areas and private roadways serving the proposed
parking facility and the Gamble and Parkdale Plaza office buildings shalli be
delineated by poured -in-place concrete curbing measuring at least six inches in
height and depth above and below grade, except for driveway openings and for
dropped curbs at walkway intersections.
9. That Utica Avenue remain open to public usage for vehicular and pedestrian
traffic and he appropriately maintained by the applicant for such purposes until
it becomes a public right-of-way.
10. That the applicant enter into a development agreement which documents
responsibility for construction and maintenance of, and liability for, public utilities
which will remain b,eneath the parking facility.
11. Plans for fire protection for the parking facility are subject to the approval of
the Fire Marshal and shall take into account watermain relocations resulting from
highway construction on Highway 100 hydrant locations and Fire Department
connections shall be determined in consultation with the Fire Marshal.
12. The applicant (;MEPC American Properties, Inc.) agrees to execute and deliver
any documents and provide any additional information that the City, in its
reasonable discretion, may request to effectuate the terms of this resolution.
13. That all improvements including buildings, roadways, pedestrian ways, landscaped
areas, parking areas, and all other improvements as provided for on the exhibits
he completed by July 1, 1990.
A 'opted by the City Cou cil December 19, 1988
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Reviewed for administration:
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City Manager
Approved as to form and execution:
City A •rney Mb
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