Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-110 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2003/09/02RESOLUTION NO. 03-110 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) UNDER SECTION 36-367 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED R -C MULTI-FAMIY RESIDENTIAL LOCATED AT 6700 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD METHODIST HOSPITAL WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was received on June 30, 2003 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 the meeting of August 6, 2003 , and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the Preliminary PUD was published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on July 24, 2003, and ® WHEREAS, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing at the meeting of August 6, 2003 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary PUD on a 4-0-1 vote, 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. Park Nicollet Health Services has made application to the City Council for a Planned Unit Development under Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code within the R -C Multi - Family Residential district located at 6700 Excelsior Boulevard for the legal description as follows, to -wit: Par 1: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 117, Range 21, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter, thence North to a point 90 feet South of the South line of Calhoun Street, thence West parallel with the South line of Calhoun Street and the same extended, to a point 111 feet Resolution No. 03-110 -2- West of the East line of Section 20, the actual point of beginning of the land to be described; thence continuing West on said parallel line to the West line of Mount St., extended; thence North along said line and the West line of Mound St. 202.5 feet; thence West parallel with the extension of the South line of Calhoun St., 644.9 feet to the Southeasterly line of right of way of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Co.; thence Southwesterly along said right of way line to the West line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence South to the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence East along the South line of said Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of said Section to the point of intersection with a line running parallel with the East line of said Section from the actual point of beginning; thence North along said parallel line to the actual point of beginning. Par 2: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter that part of the North 1/2 of the Southeast Quarter which lies North of the center line of Excelsior Boulevard, Section 20, Township 117, Range 21 excepting therefrom that part which lies East of a line described as follows: Commencing at a point on the East line of said Section 90 feet South of the South line of Calhoun Street; thence West parallel with the South line of Calhoun Street and the same extended to a point 111 feet West of the East line of said Section the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence South parallel with the East line of Section 20 to the center line of Excelsior Boulevard and except that part lying Southerly and Westerly of a line drawn from a point in the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter distant 425 feet South of the Northwest corner thereof to a point in the South line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter distant 480 feet West of the Southeast corner thereof; thence along said line projected Southeasterly to the intersection with a line drawn 411 feet West of, measured at a right angle to and parallel with the East line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast Quarter; thence South along last said parallel line to the center line of Excelsior Boulevard and there terminating. Subject to a power line easement over a strip of land 35 feet in width as set forth in the record, Book 1045 of Deeds, page 41, the center line of which strip was described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a point 17 1/2 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Section 20, thence North parallel to East section line and equidistant therefrom to the South line of Excelsior Boulevard sometimes called Hopkins Road; thence Northwesterly to a point on the North line of said Excelsior Boulevard 128 1/2 feet West of said East section line; thence North and parallel to said section line to a point 128 1/2 feet West of said Section line and 14 feet South of the South line of said Lot 14, Block 78, in the Village of St. Louis Park all as shown by plat on file herein of which a certified copy shall be filed with the Registrar of Titles. 2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 03 -44 -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. Resolution No. 03-110 -3- 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 36-367(b)(5). 4. The contents of Planning Case File 03 -44 -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: 1. The Preliminary PUD exhibits shall be amended prior to signing to accurately reflect property lines and ownership and shall be subject to approved plan changes through the final PUD process. 2. At least 30 days prior to final PUD consideration by the Planning Commission, applicant shall submit complete final PUD application materials, which shall comply with conditions of approval of the preliminary PUD and with issues identified in the staff report including but not limited to: a. Submit final plans for internal traffic circulation improvements and any near-term changes to the Excelsior Blvd. entrance area. b. Submit revised tree removal and landscape plans as recommended by staff. c. Submit alternative materials for the design of the penthouse elevations and continue to work with staff on the ramp design. c. A lighting plan and photometrics plan meeting ordinance requirements must be submitted. These shall include details for the interior and the roof of the parking ramp. d. A Phasing and construction staging plan that addresses the issues identified in the staff report shall be submitted. e. Submit sign variance applications or a plan for bring signage into compliance. f. A plan must be submitted for bringing the nonconformities on the site into compliance. g. Floodplain calculations must be submitted. 3. Prior to Final PUD approval by the City Council the following issues shall be resolved: a. A determination is made whether MnDOT will allow certain infrastructure improvements in the Hwy 7 and Louisiana Avenue area (e.g. Louisiana & Lake St and on Louisiana Ave at Hwy 7.) Resolution No. 03-110 -4- b. The City and applicant agree to a cost sharing formula for any off-site infrastructure improvements, which may be required in whole or as part of the Methodist Hospital expansion proposal. c. Variance approval for signage or plan approval for bringing signage into compliance. d. A plan must be approved for bringing the nonconformities on the site into compliance. e. City Attorney shall review off-site parking agreements to ensure parking remains available prior to Phase II construction. 4. Final PUD approval and development is contingent upon developer meeting all conditions of final approval including all Minnehaha Creek Watershed District requirements. 5. Prior to any site work, the developer shall meet the following requirements: a. A copy of the Watershed District permit shall be forwarded to the City. b. Any other necessary permits from other agencies shall be obtained (i.e. Hennepin County). c. Sign assent form and Final PUD official exhibits. d. Obtain the required demolition permit, erosion control permits, utility permits and other permits required by the City, which may impose additional conditions. e. A development agreement shall be executed between the developer and the City, which covers at a minimum, sidewalk construction and maintenance, repair and cleaning of public streets, construction conditions, off site infrastructure improvements and cost share formulas, off-site parking, and criteria for administrative amendments to the PUD. f. Submit financial security in the form of cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount of 125% of the costs of sidewalk installation and repair/cleaning of public streets, and tree replacement. g. Reimbursement of City attorney's fees in drafting/reviewing such documents. 6. Prior to issuance of any building permits, which may impose additional requirements, the developer shall comply with the following: a. Meet any Fire Department emergency access requirements for during construction. c. Building materials samples shall be submitted to and approved by City. d. An irrigation plan meeting the ordinance regulations shall be submitted to and approved by the community development department. 7. A PUD ordinance modification to allow the existing hospital building to be 8 stories rather than the required 6 as shown on the signed official exhibits is contingent upon final approval. 8. A PUD ordinance modification to allow the 6 story/74 foot (elevation 974 feet) tall Heart & Vascular Center to include 18 foot tall penthouse for mechanical equipment (total building and penthouse height of 92 feet, elevation of 992 feet 1 1/2 inches) is contingent upon final PUD approval including approval of exterior materials. 9. Methodist's campus design should generally adhere to the principles set forth in the July 22, 2003 design plan document. 10. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction: Resolution No. 03-110 -5- 0 a. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays and 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays. b. Loud equipment shall be kept as far as possible from residences at all times. c. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighbonng properties. d. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary. e. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes necessary in order to mitigate the impact of construction on surrounding properties. 11. The usable floor area of the Heart & Vascular Center is limited to no more than 6 stories (192,950sq. ft) as shown on the official exhibits. The 13,500 sq. ft. penthouse may only be used to store mechanical equipment. 12. The parking ramp may have no more than 500 parking spaces and four levels, two above ground level with a maximum elevation of 925 feet 4 inches (or 23.42 feet) including a 42 inch safety rail. A 2.5 foot high parapet screen wall is permitted on top of safety rail along the east elevation. 13. All signage on the site shall comply with the current zoning code including nonconforming signage brought into compliance or a variance approved prior to final PUD approval or issuance of any new sign permits as required any new permanent or temporary signs. 14. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval. 0 15. Phase II is approved in general concept only and is required to obtain future Preliminary and Final PUD approval. Pursuant to Section 36-367(e)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance, the City will require execution of a development agreement as a condition of approval of the Final P.U.D. The development agreement shall address those issues which the City Council deems appropriate and necessary. Reviewed for Administration: z City Manager Attest: Adopted City Council September 2, 2003 Mayor