HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-98 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1998/07/20RESOLUTION NO 9S " '18
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
EXCELSIOR TOWNHOMES
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park -
Findings
1. Nader Nooryshokry and Edina Development Corporation, owner and subdividers of the
land proposed to be platted as Excelsior Townhomes have submitted an application for approval
of preliminary plat of said subdivision in the manner required for platting of land under the St.
Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder.
2. Except for the variances noted later in this resolution, the proposed preliminary plat has
been found to be in all respects consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements
of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park
3 The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin County,
Minnesota, to -wit.
Together with that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 20, TWP 117, R21 Hennepin County described as beginning at the
Northeast corner of Tract A RLS 1674; thence North 25.00 feet along said East
Line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence north 89 degrees
29 minutes 50 seconds west 32.00 feet; thence south 00 degrees 30 minutes 10
seconds west parallel with said East line, a distance of 5 00 feet; thence south
54 00 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds west 34 00 feet to said Line A; thence south
89 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds east 59 50 feet along said Line A to the point of
beginning. Tract A of Registered Land Survey 1674, Hennepin County,
Minnesota
Conclusion
1 The proposed preliminary plat of Excelsior Townhomes (including attached
Exhibit A -Revised Preliminary Plat and Utility Plan and Exhibit B, Preliminary Grading
Plan), is hereby approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with
all ordinances, City plans and regulations of the City of St Louis Park and the laws of the
State of Minnesota, subject to the following conditions
1 Prior to Final Plat approval, applicant shall submit landscaping plans which comply with
tree replacement, bufferyard, and landscaping requirements, and at least one canopy tree shall
be provided per lot.
2 Prior to Final Plat approval, developer shall provide evidence that placement of easements
comply with any requirements of utility companies.
3 The Final Plat shall be consistent with the minimum lot areas, widths, and setbacks as
shown on the preliminary plat.
4 Dedication of drainage and utility easements as approved.
5 Approval of variances to the Subdivision Regulations to allow 20 foot wide streets on
all but the main access street and allowing dead end streets with no cul de sacs in
accordance with the following findings.
a) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property such
that the stnct applicant of the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance would
deprive the applicant/owner of the reasonable use of the land
b) That the granting of the vanance will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which property
is situated.
c) That the variances are in harmony with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
6. Permits from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Hennepin County
Transportation, and other agencies shall be obtained by the applicant as required prior to
site work.
7 Park dedication and trail fees shall be required in lieu of dedicating land, at the rate
specified in the Subdivision Ordinance. Development Agreement shall state that park and
trail dedication fees shall be collected prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for
each building.
8. Fire sprinklers to be included in all townhome units per Fire Department requirements.
9 Final grading, utility plans, and stormwater calculations are to be approved by the
Public Works Department prior to issuance of a building permit.
10. An erosion and sedimentation control plan is to be approved by the Public
Works Department prior to any site work.
11. Compliance with the conditions of approval in the resolution approving a
Conditional Use Permit for the property including required revisions to the plan
exhibits (see attached CUP resolution)
Attest -
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Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
98-19 RESI2
Adopted by the City Council July 20, 1998
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Mayor