HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-122 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2003/09/15RESOLUTION NO. 03-122
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
411 UNDER SECTION 36-367 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING
TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL LOCATED
AT 2370 and 2440 STATE HIGHWAY 100 SOUTH
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WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Preliminary PUD on July 7, 2003,
Resolution No. 03-082; and
WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD)
was received and deemed complete on May 19, 2003 from the applicant, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Final PUD at the meeting of
August 6, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final PUD on a 5-0
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 heanng 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. SLP Motors, LLC (The Luther Company) 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 C-2 General Commercial district located at 2370 and 2440 State Highway 100 South for the
legal descnption as follows, to -wit:
Tract I:
That part of the South 310 feet of the North 340 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 29, Range 24, lying West of State Highway
No. 100 and lying East of a line drawn at a right angle to the North line of said quarter
quarter and from a point therein distant 375.18 feet East of the Northwest corner of said
quarter quarter. Abstract
Tract II:
Parcel 1:
That part of Tracts A and B, Registered Land Survey No. 493, Files of Registrar of Titles,
County of Hennepin, lying Easterly and Southerly of a line parallel with and 22.5 feet
Easterly and Southerly of a line descnbed as beginning at a point in the South line of
said Tract B, distant 443.3 feet Easterly as measured along said South line, from the
Southwest corner of said Tract B; thence North 2 degrees 24 minutes East, 298.84 feet to
an intersection with a line parallel with and 242.5 feet Southerly of the Southerly nght of
way line of the Great Northern Railroad right of way, thence North 73 degrees 08
minutes East along last said parallel to the Easterly line of Tract C in said Registered
Land Survey and there terminating; except the East 50 feet of the above described
property. For the purposes of this descnption the West line of said Tract A is assumed to
bear due North and South.
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Parcel 2:
That part of the Easterly 50 feet of Tracts A and B which lies Southerly of the Southerly
line of Tract C and of the Westerly extension of said Southerly line, all in Registered
Land Survey No. 493. Files of Registrar of Titles, County of Hennepin.
Parcel 3:
That part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 29, Range
24, lying south of the Great Northern Railway right of way and West of State Highway
No. 100, except that part described as follows, to -wit: Commencing at the point of
intersection of the Southerly nght of way line of the Great Northern Railway with the
Westerly right of way line of State Highway No. 100; thence Southerly along said
Westerly right of way line of State Highway No. 100, 377.6 feet; thence Westerly parallel
with said Southerly right of way line of Great Northern Railway, a distance of 400 feet;
thence at right angles Northerly 250 feet to the Southerly nght of way line of Great
Northern Railway; thence Easterly along said right of way line 220 feet; thence at right
angles Northerly along Great Northern Railway right of way 80 feet; thence Easterly
along the Southerly right of way line of Great Northern Railway 364 feet to the point of
beginning, also except that part thereof embraced in Registered Land Survey No. 493.
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2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 03 -14 -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.
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 -14 -PUD are hereby entered into and made part of the
public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Final Planned Unit Development at the location described are approved 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 the Final PUD
official exhibits. If the Public Works department requests an adjustment to the location of the
crosswalk at Stephens Drive, this will be indicated on the official exhibits and the applicant will
be notified of the change pnor to construction of the crosswalk.
2. Final PUD approval and development is contingent upon developer meeting all
conditions of final approval including all Minnehaha Creek Watershed District requirements.
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3. Pnor to any site work, the applicant shall comply with the following requirements:
Pursuant to Section 36-367(e)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance, a development agreement
shall be executed between the developer and the City that covers at a minimum, sidewalk
and construction and maintenance, repair and cleaning of public streets, requirement for a
sidewalk and trail easement, the use of interim signage during construction of the 2370
building, construction phasing, and requirements for escrows or letters of credit to
compliance.
Submit financial security in the form of cash escrow or letter of credit in the
amount of $75,000 to secure installation of required sidewalks and $10,000 to
insure repair/cleaning of public streets. This financial security shall be released to
applicant within 30 days after the completion of substantial construction activities
on the project and complete installation and approval by the City of all required
sidewalks.
Reimbursement of City attorney's fees in drafting/reviewing such documents.
Record an easement for the required sidewalk/trail where it is located on the
private property.
A copy of the Watershed District permit shall be forwarded to the City.
Any other necessary permits from other agencies shall be obtained.
Sign assent form and official exhibits.
Obtain the required erosion control permits, utility permits and other permits
required by the City.
Meet any other conditions as required by the development agreement.
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4. 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.
b. The applicant shall furnish the City with evidence of recording of the sidewalk
and trail easement.
c. Building materials samples shall be submitted to and approved by City.
d. A lighting plan with photometncs, fixture detail, and imgation plan that comply
with City ordinance regulations shall be submitted and approved by the
community development department. Lighting plans and details for the roof of
the parking ramp shall be submitted and approved by the community development
department prior to any building permits being issued for the 2440 property.
5. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
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. In addition, pile driving shall not
occur between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays and 6 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 neighboring
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.
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f. Existing non -conforming signage on the 2370 property shall be removed
concurrently with demolition of the existing building at 2370. Existing non-
conforming signage on the 2440 property shall be removed within 30 days of the
issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for the new 2370 building.
6. Pnor to issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for the 2370 property, the
developer shall comply with the following:
a. Post a cash escrow with the City in the amount of $500,000.00. The cash escrow
shall be held by the City in an interest bearing account until substantial
completion of all site and exterior building improvements on the 2440 site,
including substantial completion of the parking ramp at which time the cash
escrow and any interest shall be returned to the applicant. The cash escrow shall
be forfeited to the City if the applicant has not substantially completed the parking
ramp by December 31, 2004, or such later date approved by the City Council.
The applicant shall have the right to request that the City Council extend the
December 31, 2004 deadline, and shall be entitled to a six-month extension upon
a showing of good cause.
b. Post a cash escrow in the amount of $50,000.00 to insure compliance with
condition 5f. requiring removal of the signage within 30 days of issuance of the
temporary certificate of occupancy for the 2370 property, with forfeiture of the
escrow to the City if the signs are not removed within the required time.
c. Complete construction drawings and obtain building permits for the new parking
ramp and building improvements for the existing 2440 building.
d. Crosswalks and pedestnan crossing signs shall be installed in accordance with the
final approval of the Public Works Director.
7. Pnor to issuance of any final certificate of occupancy for the properties the developer
shall comply with the following:
a. All non -conforming signs shall be removed from both properties.
b. All site and building improvements including the parking ramp shall be
completed on both properties.
c. A letter of credit or cash escrow in the amount of $24,000 shall be submitted to
the City to secure replacement of trees or shrubs which die. The letter of credit or
cash escrow shall be released by the City 12 months after issuance of the final
certificate of occupancy for the project if all of the trees, shrubs, and other
landscaping matenals indicated on the approved landscape plan are in place and
alive and healthy.
8. Dunng operation of any motor vehicle sales, the property owner shall comply with the
following:
a. No previously registered but currently unlicensed or non-operable vehicles shall
be stored on premises.
b. A minimum of 50% of the vehicles for sale on the PUD premises shall be new
vehicles.
c. Stnng lighting is prohibited.
d. The area of open sale or rental lot used for storage and display of merchandise
shall not exceed two square feet each square foot of building area.
e. Test dnving is prohibited on local residential streets. A map showing test driving
routes as indicated in the approved PUD exhibits shall be provided to all
customers and employees.
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f. Outdoor public address systems are prohibited.
g. All customer and employee parking shall be clearly designated and signed.
h. The display or storage of motor vehicles is prohibited on any public nght-of-way.
i. No motor vehicle transport loading or unloading shall be permitted on any minor
residential street.
j. Employee parking is not permitted on any street abutting residential properties at
any time. Employee parking may be temporanly all9wed on other streets dunng
construction only as approved by the City.
9. Autobody/painting is not permitted as an accessory use to the PUD without a major
amendment to it.
10. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of
this 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 that the City Council deems appropriate and necessary.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration:
Adopted by the City Council September 15, 2003
Attest:
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
UNDER SECTION 36-367 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING
TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL LOCATED
AT 2370 and 2440 STATE HIGHWAY 100 SOUTH
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Preliminary PUD on July 7, 2003,
Resolution No. 03-082; and
WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD)
was received and deemed complete on May 19, 2003 from the applicant, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Final PUD at the meeting of
August 6, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final PUD on a 5-0
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.
Findings
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
111 1. SLP Motors, LLC, (The Luther Company) has made application to the City Council for a
Planned Unit Development under Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code within
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the C-2 General Commercial district located at 2370 and 2440 State Highway 100 South for the
legal description as follows, to -wit:
Tract I:
That part of the South 310 feet of the North 340 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 29, Range 24, lying West of State Highway
No. 100 and lying East of a line drawn at a right angle to the North line of said quarter
quarter and from a point therein distant 375.18 feet East of the Northwest corner of said
quarter quarter. Abstract
Tract II:
Parcel 1:
That part of Tracts A and B, Registered Land Survey No. 493, Files of Registrar of Titles,
County of Hennepin, lying Easterly and Southerly of a line parallel with and 22.5 feet
Easterly and Southerly of a line described as beginning at a point in the South line of
said Tract B, distant 443.3 feet Easterly as measured along said South line, from the
Southwest corner of said Tract B; thence North 2 degrees 24 minutes East, 298.84 feet to
an intersection with a line parallel with and 242.5 feet Southerly of the Southerly right of
way line of the Great Northern Railroad right of way, thence North 73 degrees 08
minutes East along last said parallel to the Easterly line of Tract C in said Registered
Land Survey and there terminating; except the East 50 feet of the above described
property For the purposes of this description the West line of said Tract A is assumed to
bear due North and South.
Parcel 2:
That part of the Easterly 50 feet of Tracts A and B which lies Southerly of the Southerly
line of Tract C and of the Westerly extension of said Southerly line, all in Registered
Land Survey No. 493. Files of Registrar of Titles, County of Hennepin.
Parcel 3:
That part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 29, Range
24, lying south of the Great Northern Railway right of way and West of State Highway
No. 100, except that part described as follows, to -wit: Commencing at the point of
intersection of the Southerly right of way line of the Great Northern Railway with the
Westerly right of way line of State Highway No. 100; thence Southerly along said
Westerly right of way line of State Highway No. 100, 377.6 feet; thence Westerly parallel
with said Southerly right of way line of Great Northern Railway, a distance of 400 feet;
thence at right angles Northerly 250 feet to the Southerly right of way line of Great
Northern Railway; thence Easterly along said right of way line 220 feet; thence at right
angles Northerly along Great Northern Railway right of way 80 feet; thence Easterly
along the Southerly right of way line of Great Northern Railway 364 feet to the point of
beginning, also except that part thereof embraced in Registered Land Survey No. 493.
Torrens
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2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 03 -14 -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.
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 senously 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 -14 -PUD are hereby entered into and made part of the
public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Final Planned Unit Development at the location described are approved 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 the Final PUD
official exhibits. If the Public Works department requests an adjustment to the location of the
crosswalk at Stephens Drive, this will be indicated on the official exhibits and the applicant will
be notified of the change pnor to construction of the crosswalk.
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2. Final PUD approval and development is contingent upon developer meeting all
conditions of final approval including all Minnehaha Creek Watershed District requirements.
3. Prior to any site work, the applicant shall comply with the following requirements:
a. Pursuant to Section 36-367(e)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance, a development agreement
shall be executed between the developer and the City that covers at a minimum, sidewalk
and construction and maintenance, repair and cleaning of public streets, requirement for a
sidewalk and trail easement, the use of interim signage during construction of the 2370
building, construction phasing, and requirements for escrows or letters of credit to ensure
compliance.
b. Submit financial security in the form of cash escrow or letter of credit in the
amount of $75,000 to secure installation of required sidewalks and $10,000 to
insure repair/cleaning of public streets. This financial security shall be released to
applicant within 30 days after the completion of substantial construction activities
on the project and complete installation and approval by the City of all required
sidewalks.
c. Reimbursement of City attorney's fees in drafting/reviewing such documents.
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d. Record an easement for the required sidewalk/trail where it is located on the
private property.
e. A copy of the Watershed District permit shall be forwarded to the City.
f. Any other necessary permits from other agencies shall be obtained.
g. Sign assent form and official exhibits.
h. Obtain the required erosion control permits, utility permits and other permits
required by the City.
i. Meet any other conditions as required by the development agreement.
4. 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.
b. The applicant shall furnish the City with evidence of recording of the sidewalk
and trail easement.
c. Building materials samples shall be submitted to and approved by City.
d. A lighting plan with photometrics, fixture detail, and irrigation plan that comply
with City ordinance regulations shall be submitted and approved by the
community development department. Lighting plans and details for the roof of
the parking ramp shall be submitted and approved by the community development
department prior to any building permits being issued for the 2440 property.
5. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
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. In addition, pile driving shall not
occur between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays and 6 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 neighboring
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.
f. Existing non -conforming signage on the 2370 property shall be removed
concurrently with demolition of the existing building at 2370. Existing non-
conforming signage on the 2440 property shall be removed within 30 days of the
issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for the new 2370 building.
6. Prior to issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for the 2370 property, the
developer shall comply with the following:
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a. Post a cash escrow with the City in the amount of $500,000.00. The cash escrow
shall be held by the City in an interest bearing account until substantial
completion of all site and exterior building improvements on the 2440 site,
including substantial completion of the parking ramp at which time the cash
escrow and any interest shall be returned to the applicant. The cash escrow shall
be forfeited to the City if the applicant has not substantially completed the parking
ramp by December 31, 2004, or such later date approved by the City Council.
The applicant shall have the nght to request that the City Council extend the
December 31, 2004 deadline, and shall be entitled to a six-month extension upon
a showing of good cause.
b. Post a cash escrow in the amount of $50,000.00 to insure compliance with
condition 5f. requiring removal of the signage within 30 days of issuance of the
temporary certificate of occupancy for the 2370 property, with forfeiture of the
escrow to the City if the signs are not removed within the required time.
c. Complete construction drawings and obtain building permits for the new parking
ramp and building improvements for the existing 2440 building.
d. Crosswalks and pedestrian crossing signs shall be installed in accordance with the
final approval of the Public Works Director.
7. Prior to issuance of any final certificate of occupancy for the properties the developer
0 shall comply with the following:
a. All non -conforming signs shall be removed from both properties.
b. All site and building improvements including the parking ramp shall be
completed on both properties.
c. A letter of credit or cash escrow in the amount of $24,000 shall be submitted to
the City to secure replacement of trees or shrubs which die. The letter of credit or
cash escrow shall be released by the City 12 months after issuance of the final
certificate of occupancy for the project if all of the trees, shrubs, and other
landscaping materials indicated on the approved landscape plan are in place and
alive and healthy.
8. During operation of any motor vehicle sales, the property owner shall comply with the
following:
a. No previously registered but currently unlicensed or non-operable vehicles shall
be stored on premises.
b. A minimum of 50% of the vehicles for sale on the PUD premises shall be new
vehicles.
c. String lighting is prohibited.
d. The area of open sale or rental lot used for storage and display of merchandise
shall not exceed two square feet each square foot of building area.
e. Test driving is prohibited on local residential streets. A map showing test driving
routes as indicated in the approved PUD exhibits shall be provided to all
customers and employees.
E Outdoor public address systems are prohibited.
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g. All customer and employee parking shall be clearly designated and signed.
h. The display or storage of motor vehicles is prohibited on any public right-of-way.
1. No motor vehicle transport loading or unloading shall be permitted on any minor
residential street.
j. Employee parking is not permitted on any street abutting residential properties at
any time. Employee parking may be temporarily all9wed on other streets during
construction only as approved by the City.
9. Autobody/painting is not permitted as an accessory use to the PUD without a major
amendment to it.
10. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of
this 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 that the City Council deems appropriate and necessary.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ss
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK )
The undersigned, being the duly qualified Deputy City Clerk of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, certifies that the foregoing resolution is a full, true and correct copy of the original
Resolution No. 03-122 adopted at the St. Louis Park City Council meeting held on September
15, 2003.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of St. Louis Park this 10th day of November, 2003.
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
UNDER SECTION 36-367 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING
TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL LOCATED
AT 2370 and 2440 STATE HIGHWAY 100 SOUTH
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Preliminary PUD on July 7, 2003,
Resolution No. 03-082; and
WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD)
was received and deemed complete on May 19, 2003 from the applicant, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Final PUD at the meeting of
August 6, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final PUD on a 5-0
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. SLP Motors, LLC (The Luther Company) has made application to the City Council for a
Planned Unit Development under Section 36-367 of;the St. Louis,ParkOrdinance Code within
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the C-2 General Commercial district located at 2370 and 2440 State Highway 100 South for the
legal description as follows, to -wit:
Tract I:
That part of the South 310 feet of the North 340 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 29, Range 24, lying West of State Highway
No. 100 and lying East of a line drawn at a right angle to the North line of said quarter
quarter and from a point therein distant 375.18 feet East of the Northwest corner of said
quarter quarter. Abstract
Tract II:
Parcel 1:
That part of Tracts A and B, Registered Land Survey No. 493, Files of Registrar of Titles,
County of Hennepin, lying Easterly and Southerly of a line parallel with and 22.5 feet
Easterly and Southerly of a line described as beginning at a point in the South line of
said Tract B, distant 443.3 feet Easterly as measured along said South line, from the
Southwest corner of said Tract B; thence North 2 degrees 24 minutes East, 298.84 feet to
an intersection with a line parallel with and 242.5 feet Southerly of the Southerly right of
way line of the Great Northern Railroad right of way, thence North 73 degrees 08
minutes East along last said parallel to the Easterly line of Tract C in said Registered
Land Survey and there terminating; except the East 50 feet of the above described
property. For the purposes of this description the West line of said Tract A is assumed to
bear due North and South.
Parcel 2:
That part of the Easterly 50 feet of Tracts A and B which lies Southerly of the Southerly
line of Tract C and of the Westerly extension of said Southerly line, all in Registered
Land Survey No. 493. Files of Registrar of Titles, County of Hennepin.
Parcel 3:
That part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 29, Range
24, lying south of the Great Northern Railway right of way and West of State Highway
No. 100, except that part described as follows, to -wit: Commencing at the point of
intersection of the Southerly right of way line of the Great Northern Railway with the
Westerly right of way line of State Highway No. 100; thence Southerly along said
Westerly right of way line of State Highway No. 100, 377.6 feet; thence Westerly parallel
with said Southerly right of way line of Great Northern Railway, a distance of 400 feet;
thence at right angles Northerly 250 feet to the Southerly right of way line of Great
Northern Railway; thence Easterly along said right of way line 220 feet; thence at right
angles Northerly along Great Northern Railway right of way 80 feet; thence Easterly
along the Southerly right of way line of Great Northern Railway 364 feet to the point of
beginning, also except that part thereof embraced in Registered Land Survey No. 493.
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2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 03 -14 -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.
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 -14 -PUD are hereby entered into and made part of the
public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Final Planned Unit Development at the location described are approved 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 the Final PUD
official exhibits. If the Public Works department requests an adjustment to the location of the
crosswalk at Stephens Drive, this will be indicated on the official exhibits and the applicant will
be notified of the change prior to construction of the crosswalk.
2. Final PUD approval and development is contingent upon developer meeting all
conditions of final approval including all Minnehaha Creek Watershed District requirements.
3. Prior to any site work, the applicant shall comply with the following requirements:
a. Pursuant to Section 36-367(e)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance, a development agreement
shall be executed between the developer and the City that covers at a minimum, sidewalk
and construction and maintenance, repair and cleaning of public streets, requirement for a
sidewalk and trail easement, the use of interim signage during construction of the 2370
building, construction phasing, and requirements for escrows or letters of credit to ensure
compliance.
b. Submit financial security in the form of cash escrow or letter of credit in the
amount of $75,000 to secure installation of required sidewalks and $10,000 to
insure repair/cleaning of public streets. This financial security shall be released to
applicant within 30 days after the completion of substantial construction activities
on the project and complete installation and approval by the City of all required
sidewalks.
c. Reimbursement of City attorney's fees in drafting/reviewing such documents.
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d. Record an easement for the required sidewalk/trail where it is located on the
private property.
e. A copy of the Watershed District permit shall be forwarded to the City.
f. Any other necessary permits from other agencies shall be obtained.
g. Sign assent form and official exhibits.
h. Obtain the required erosion control permits, utility permits and other permits
required by the City.
i. Meet any other conditions as required by the development agreement.
4. 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.
b The applicant shall furnish the City with evidence of recording of the sidewalk
and trail easement
c Building materials samples shall be submitted to and approved by City.
d. A lighting plan with photometncs, fixture detail, and irrigation plan that comply
with City ordinance regulations shall be submitted and approved by the
community development department. Lighting plans and details for the roof of
the parking ramp shall be submitted and approved by the community development
department prior to any building permits being issued for the 2440 property.
5. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
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. In addition, pile driving shall not
occur between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays and 6 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 neighboring
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.
f. Existing non -conforming signage on the 2370 property shall be removed
concurrently with demolition of the existing building at 2370. Existing non-
conforming signage on the 2440 property shall be removed within 30 days of the
issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for the new 2370 building.
6. Prior to issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for the 2370 property, the
developer shall comply with the following:
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a. Post a cash escrow with the City in the amount of $500,000.00. The cash escrow
shall be held by the City in an interest bearing account until substantial
completion of all site and exterior building improvements on the 2440 site,
including substantial completion of the parking ramp at which time the cash
escrow and any interest shall be returned to the applicant. The cash escrow shall
be forfeited to the City if the applicant has not substantially completed the parking
ramp by December 31, 2004, or such later date approved by the City Council.
The applicant shall have the right to request that the City Council extend the
December 31, 2004 deadline, and shall be entitled to a six-month extension upon
a showing of good cause.
b. Post a cash escrow in the amount of $50,000.00 to insure compliance with
condition 5f. requiring removal of the signage within 30 days of issuance of the
temporary certificate of occupancy for the 2370 property, with forfeiture of the
escrow to the City if the signs are not removed within the required time.
c. Complete construction drawings and obtain building permits for the new parking
ramp and building improvements for the existing 2440 building.
d. Crosswalks and pedestrian crossing signs shall be installed in accordance with the
final approval of the Public Works Director.
7. Prior to issuance of any final certificate of occupancy for the properties the developer
shall comply with the following:
a. All non -conforming signs shall be removed from both properties.
b. All site and building improvements including the parking ramp shall be
completed on both properties.
c. A letter of credit or cash escrow in the amount of $24,000 shall be submitted to
the City to secure replacement of trees or shrubs which die. The letter of credit or
cash escrow shall be released by the City 12 months after issuance of the final
certificate of occupancy for the project if all of the trees, shrubs, and other
landscaping materials indicated on the approved landscape plan are in place and
alive and healthy.
8. During operation of any motor vehicle sales, the property owner shall comply with the
following:
a. No previously registered but currently unlicensed or non-operable vehicles shall
be stored on premises.
b. A minimum of 50% of the vehicles for sale on the PUD premises shall be new
vehicles.
c. String lighting is prohibited.
d. The area of open sale or rental lot used for storage and display of merchandise
shall not exceed two square feet each square foot of building area.
e. Test driving is prohibited on local residential streets. A map showing test driving
routes as indicated in the approved PUD exhibits shall be provided to all
customers and employees.
f. Outdoor public address systems are prohibited.
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g. All customer and employee parking shall be clearly designated and signed.
h. The display or storage of motor vehicles is prohibited on any public right-of-way.
i. No motor vehicle transport loading or unloading shall be permitted on any minor
residential street.
j. Employee parking is not permitted on any street abutting residential properties at
any time. Employee parking may be temporarily all9wed on other streets during
construction only as approved by the City.
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9. Autobody/painting is not permitted as an accessory use to the PUD without a major
amendment to it.
10. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of
this 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 that the City Council deems appropriate and necessary.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ss
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK )
The undersigned, being the duly qualified Deputy City Clerk of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, certifies that the foregoing resolution is a full, true and correct copy of the original
Resolution No. 03-122 adopted at the St. Louis Park City Council meeting held on September
15, 2003.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of St. Louis Park this 10th day of November, 2003.
Ganc JStroth,Geputy City Clerk