HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-042 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2000/04/17RESOLUTION NO. 00-042
1111/ A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
(PUD) UNDER SECTION 14:6-7 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
RELATING TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED RC MULTI -FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOCATED AT 2704-2768 LOUISIANA COURT AND 2740-2750
LOUISIANA AVENUE
WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was
received on March 15, 2000 from the applicant, and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the Preliminary PUD was mailed to all owners
of property within 350 feet of the subject property plus other affected property owners in the
vicinity and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Preliminary PUD concept at an open
house prior to its meeting of March 22, 2000, and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the Preliminary PUD as published in the St
Louis Park Sailor on March 22, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing at the meeting of April
5, 2000, and
• WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary PUD
on a 4-0 vote with all members present voting in the affirmative, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff reports, Planning Commission
minutes and testimony of those appearing at the public hearing or otherwise including comments
in the record of decision
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St Louis Park.
Findings
1 Project for Pride in Living, Inc has made application to the City Council for a Planned Unit
Development under Section 14 6-7 of the St Louis Park Ordinance Code within the district
located at 2704-2768 Louisiana Court for the legal description as follows, to -wit
Lots 1-14, Block 1, Louisiana Court (Torrens and Abstract)
2 The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No 00 -18 -PUD) and the effect of the proposed PUD 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
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3 The City Council has determined that the PUD will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or
general welfare of the community nor with certain contemplated traffic improvements will it
cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property
values The Council has also determined that the proposed PUD is in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan and that the requested
modifications comply with the requirements of Section 14 6-7 2(E)
4 The contents of Planning Case File 00 -18 -PUD are hereby entered into and made part of the
public hearing record and the record of decision for this case
Conclusion
The Preliminary Planned Unit Development at the location described is approved based on the
findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions
A The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Official Exhibits A
through D, subject to approved plan changes through the final PUD process
B Prior to final PUD consideration, applicant shall submit complete final PUD application
materials The applicant shall also include a detailed plan of the proposed alternative to
curbing where curbing is impossible due to drainage concerns Final PUD plans shall
include a plan detailing proposed site features and proposed changes to building entrances.
C Final PUD approval and development is contingent upon the developer meeting all
conditions of final PUD approval and sale of 2704-2742 and 2754 Louisiana Court and 2740-
2750 Louisiana Avenue to Project for Pride in Living
D Prior to any site work, the developer shall meet the following requirements.
1 Obtain administrative lot split to relocate lot lines so that proposed building will not
encroach on lot line at 2717 Louisiana Court Building setbacks shall be sufficient to
meet Building Code requirements
2 A copy of the Watershed District permit shall be forwarded to the City
3 Any other necessary permits from other agencies shall be obtained
4 Sign assent form and official exhibits
E Prior to issuance of any building permits, which may impose additional requirements, the
developer shall comply with the following
1 Meet any Fire Department emergency access requirements for during construction
2 Building materials samples to be submitted to and approved by City
F The following ordinance modifications and variances are approved based upon the findings
included in the staff report and variance resolution subject to final PUD approval -
1 236 parking stalls including 51 on -street parking on Louisiana Court
2. Reduced front building setbacks to 20 feet as noted on approved site plan
3 Reduced rear yard building setbacks to as little as 19 5 feet as noted on approved site
plan
4 Reduced front yard parking setbacks to as little as 15 5 feet as shown on approved site
plan
5 Reduced building to curb setback for 4 15 feet
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6 Reduced distance between buildings to 19 7 feet
7 Reduced drive aisle width for double parking rows to 59 5 feet
8 Reduced drive aisle width for single parking rows to 18 23 feet, with the condition that
paved turnaround areas be installed at the ends of the two parking lots in the northwest
corner of the site
G A development agreement shall be executed between the developer and the City and/or
financial securities be provided to the City which covers at a minimum, sidewalk
construction and maintenance and repair and cleaning of public streets The development
agreement shall also cite the approved ordinance modifications and variances
Reviewed for Administration
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Adopted by t e City Council April 17, 2000
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