HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-114 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1998/09/08RESOLUTION NO 98 - 1 14
A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 14:5-4.5.D OF THE ST LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A 124 UNIT
APARTMENT BUILDING AND A 3,000 SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY
MANAGMENT BUILDING FOR PROPERTY ZONED R-4, MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 3120 GLENHURST
AVENUE
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park.
Findings
1. Albrecht Family Partners II (KK -Five Corporation) has made application to the City
Council for a Conditional Use Permit under Section 14.5-4 5 D of the St Louis Park Ordinance
Code for the purpose of constructing a 124 unit apartment building and a 3,000 square foot
property management building within a R-4, Multiple Family Residential District located at 3120
Glenhurst Avenue for the legal description as follows, to -wit.
See Attached Legal Description
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No 98 -24 -CUP) and the effect of the proposed 124 unit apartrment building
and management building 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 124 unit apartment building and property management
building 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 apartment building and management building are in harmony
with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 98 -24 -CUP are hereby entered into and made part of the
public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Conditional Use Permit to permit construction of a 124 unit apartment building and 3,000
square foot management building at the location described is granted based on the findings set
forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1 The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through
K, with Exhibits A, E and H to be revised as noted below, and Exhibits B, C, and D to be
approved by Public Works as noted below, such documents incorporated by reference
herein
2 Approval of the Conditional Use Permit is contingent upon preliminary and final plat
approval, filing of the final plat, and City of Minneapolis approval of the CUP for the
proposed ponding site
3. The two adjacent lots in Minneapolis are to be retained in perpetuity for use as a functional
stormwater pond. The CUP shall be recorded with Hennepin County against the main
building site (Lot 1, Block 1, Inglewood Trails) and against the two lots in Minneapolis (Lots
1 and 2 of Auditor's Subdivision 267).
4 Prior to City Council consideration of the final plat, the following is required from the
applicant
a) A trail easement which accommodates the Hennepin Parks proposed regional trail shall be
recorded against the subject properly and the ponding site in Minneapolis The easement
shall meet the needs of Hennepin Parks for the regional trail.
b) Final grading, utility, and erosion control plans must be approved by the Public Works
Department. Grading plans for the trail easement must also be approved by Hennepin
Parks.
c) The grading plan and revised site plan must show the location of all retaining walls to be
built on the site The revised site plan must also show the sidewalk extending all the way to
the east parking lot, and the developer shall work with staff to provide safe sidewalk links to
the future regional trail and stop signs where necessary, site plan to be revised to reflect these
changes.
d) The tree inventory plan and landscape plans must be revised to show trees to be
removed on the site If the total number of tree inches to be removed is greater than that
shown on the existing tree replacement plan, a revised tree replacement plan shall be
submitted prior to City Council consideration of the final plat which complies with the
tree replacement ordinance.
5 Prior to any site work, the following is required from the applicant:
a) A copy of the Watershed District permit and evidence of approval of any other relevant
agencies or jurisdictions.
b) A letter or other form of approval from the City of Minneapolis which either states that
use of the Minneapolis site is approved for ponding, or, that the City of Minneapolis is
aware that site work is beginning on the St. Louis Park site and has no objection to
beginning site work.
c) Approval and evidence of filing of the final plat or agreement on the part of the
applicant that such site work is at the applicant's own risk.
d) A letter of credit in an amount of 125% of the cost of tree replacement.
6. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the applicant is required to comply with the
following.
a) Lighting plans, irrigation plans, construction details on retaining walls, and exterior
materials and colors of the apartment building and property management building to be
submitted by the applicant and approved by the City.
b) All requirements of the Fire Department must be met, including sprinldering of the
property management building if the Fire Marshall determines that this is required.
c) The applicant shall sign the assent form and official exhibits
7 The project shall comply with the General Residential District Regulations of the Zoning
Code.
8. If parking problems occur, or when directed by the Zoning Administrator, the applicant
shall implement the proof of parking plan.
Attest
Reviewed for Administration.
98-24 N/res/ord
Adopted by the City Council September 8, 1998