HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-053 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2002/05/20RESOLUTION NO. 02-053
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
TOWNHOMES OF VERNON OAKS
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1 Vernon Partnership, LLC, owners and subdividers of the land proposed to be platted as
Townhomes of Vernon Oaks 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. 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 descnbed lands in Hennepin County,
Minnesota, to -wit:
That part of the West 150 feet of the following descnbed tract lying Southerly of
a line parallel with and 150 feet Southwesterly of the Northeasterly line of the
following described tract to -wit: That part of the Southwest One-quarter of the
Northwest One-quarter (SW '/a of NW i/a) of Section Thirty-one, Township
Twenty-nine, Range Twenty-four, lying North of the South 336.2 feet thereof, as
measured along the West line of said Northwest One-quarter (NW '/a), Westerly
of State Highway No. 100 and Southerly of a line bearing South 57°23'18" East
from a point in the West line of said Southwest One-quarter (SW '/a) (said West
line at this point assumed to be North) 340 01 feet South, as measured along said
West line from the Northwest corner of the Southwest One-quarter of the
Northwest One-quarter (SW '/a of NW i/a) 764 35 feet more or less, to the
Westerly right of way line of State Highway No 100 according to the U.S
Government Survey thereof and situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Abstract
Conclusion
1 The proposed preliminary plat of Townhomes of Vernon Oaks 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 -
2. Prior to Final Plat consideration by the Planning Commission the developer shall submit the
following:
a Final grading, utility, and erosion and sediment control, and landscaping plans. The
utility plans shall include the locations of both existing and proposed fire hydrants and
are subject to approval by the Fire Department. The landscape plans shall include
additional on-site tree replacement
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b. A copy of the owner's policy of title insurance which insures the City's interests in the
plat, in an amount to be determined by the City.
c A copy of townhouse association by-laws and covenant documents, to be approved by the
City Attorney.
3. Pnor to the City signing the final plat the developer shall provide the following:
a. Financial secunty in the form of cash escrow or a letter of credit in an amount equal to
125% of the cost of site improvements, including utilities, ponding, paving, curb and
gutter, sidewalks, trails, tree replacement, landscaping, and an amount determined by the
City for repair/cleaning of public streets, utilities, and potential damage to neighboring
properties. 10% of the escrow will be retained until the final home is constructed to
guarantee maintenance and upkeep of the property.
b. Park and trail dedication fees based upon a 6 -unit development in the amount $6,750 as
recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission.
c. Cash in lieu of tree replacement fees, the exact amount to be determined by the total
replacement requirement less the trees replaced on site per the approved final landscape
plan. Fees shall be based upon the rate of $90 per caliper inch.
d. Financial security in the form of cash escrow in the amount of $1,000 to ensure the City
receives a reproducible tracing of the final plat showing evidence of recording; such
escrow to be returned upon receipt of the reproducible tracing (mylar).
e. A development agreement and trail easement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4. Within 120 days of the final plat approval, the subdivider shall record the final plat with the
County Recorder. The subdivider shall immediately following recording provide the City
with a pnnt and reproducible tracing of the final plat showing evidence of the recording. The
subdivider shall also provide a copy of the final plat on disc in an electronic data format. No
building permits shall be issued for the project until evidence is provided to the City of
recording of the final plat.
5. Pnor to or simultaneously with recording of the final plat, a trail easement shall be recorded.
6. Prior to any site work the developer shall meet the following requirements:
a. Submit a copy of the Mmnnehaha Creek Watershed Distnct permit.
b. Sign the assent form and all official exhibits, as approved by the City.
c Execute the Development Agreement and meet all Subdivision Ordinance requirements
for issuing erosion control and utility permits.
7. Pnor to issuing any building permits, which may impose additional requirements, the
developer and owner shall comply with the following.
a. Furnish the City with evidence of having recorded the final plat and trail easements.
b. Developer and owner, if different, shall sign the assent form and official exhibits.
c. Meet any other conditions as required by the Development Agreement.
8. The development shall comply in all respects with any conditions for CUP approval and all
other City Ordinances.
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9 The developer shall pay an administrative fine of $750 per violation of any conditions of this
resolution.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by`he City Cou cil May 20, 2002
City Manager
Attest.
Cy Clerk
Mayor