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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-153 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2006/10/03RESOLUTION NO. 06-153 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 MIXED USE (M -X) LOCATED AT 3601 WOODDALE AVENUE SOUTH AND 5810 37TH STREET WEST WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) was received on January 17, 2006 from the applicant, and WHEREAS, the proposed PUD encompasses the following described lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to -wit. Parcel 1 (Registered Title, evidenced by Certificate 1039540): Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 44, "St. Louis Park", Lots 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Block 44, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, Lot 6, Block 44, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, except that part thereof lying Westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Block 44, Rearrangement of St Louis Park; thence Westerly 110.00 feet along the North line of said Block 44 to the point of beginning of the line to be descnbed; thence Southerly at a nght angle, to the Southwesterly line of said Block 44 and there terminating. Parcel 2 (Abstract property): Block 1, Collins Second Addition to St. Louis Park, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The portion of the alley lying Easterly of Wooddale Avenue between 36`h and 37th Streets for a distance of approximately 250 feet located in: Lots 1 to 4 inclusive, and all of vacated alley and adjoining one-half of Yosemite Avenue vacated. Block 1, Collins 2nd Addition to St Louis Park. WHEREAS, the above referenced property is to be re -platted as Lot 1, Block 1 Elmwood Village 2nd Addition, 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 June 21, 2006, and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the Preliminary PUD was published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on June 8, 2006, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing at the meeting of June 21, 2006, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary PUD on a 6-0 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. Resolution No. 06-153 -2- BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. David Bernard Builders and Developers (Developer) made application to the City Council for a Preliminary Planned Unit Development under Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code within the Mixed Use (M -X) district located at 3601 Wooddale Avenue South and 5810 37th Street West legally described above. 2. The City Council considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 05 -77 -PUD) and the effect of the proposed Preliminary 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 determined that the Preliminary PUD, as modified by the conditions listed in the conclusion below, will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community nor will it cause senous traffic congestion or hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values. The Council also determined that the proposed Preliminary PUD, as modified by the conditions listed in the conclusion below, is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. 4. The contents of Planning Case File 05 -77 -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 descnbed is approved based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions: 1 The site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the Final PUD official exhibits. 2. The following maximum and minimum requirements, as indicated in the official exhibits, shall apply to the PUD: a. A maximum of 77 residential units. b. A minimum of 91 enclosed parking spaces. c. A minimum of 15,000 square feet of non-residential space on the ground floor along 36th Street. This space may include retail, office or other commercial uses. The non- residential space may have no more than a maximum of 1,300 square feet of restaurant space. The restaurant shall be further limited to a coffee shop or similar use with minimal on-site food preparation and service. 3. Modifications to the Zoning Code are approved as follows. a. A 35% reduction from the required off-street parking spaces to allow 91 below ground parking spaces, 44 on-site surface parking spaces, 11 parking spaces on Yosemite Avenue, and 9 on -street parking along 36th Street. b. The building materials shall consist of bnck, glass and concrete board. The brick and glass are class 1 matenals and shall compnse of the minimum percentage of each elevation as listed below. The remaining portion of each elevation shall be concrete board. The minimum coverage per elevation of class 1 material shall be as follows: 1. The elevation along Wooddale Avenue shall be at least 71 %; • • • Resolution No. 06-153 -3- ii. The elevation facing the plaza shall be at least 86%; iii. The elevation facing 36th Street shall be at least 82%; iv. The elevation facing Yosemite Avenue shall be at least 74%; v. The elevations facing the interior parking lot shall be at least 66%; and vi. The elevation at the south end of the building shall be at least 76%. 4. Conditions for the approval of the Planned Unit Development, to be included in the Development Agreement between the City and the Developer, are as follows. a. Developer agrees to contribute financially toward the construction of the regional storm water pond. The amount of the contribution will be determined by the Cit pnor to the Final PUD and Final Plat approval. b Developer agrees to contnbute $21,000 for public art to be located in the plaza area at the corner of Wooddale Avenue and 36th Street West. c. Developer agrees to provide 6,233 square feet of the development for Designed Outdoor Recreation Area as indicated in the approved exhibits. Half of the dedicated park may be counted toward the DORA requirement and is in addition to the 6,233 square feet provided as indicated in the approved exhibits. In lieu of the remaining required DORA, the developer agrees to contnbute $24,000 toward the construction of the park to be located at the corner of Wooddale Avenue and 36`h Street West. d. Developer agrees to place all on-site utilities underground e. Developer agrees to enter into a maintenance agreement for the continued maintenance of the streetscape along 36th Street West and Wooddale Avenue. This agreement is to be finalized pnor to Final Plat and Final PUD approval. f Developer agrees to provide a snow -removal agreement with the City to ensure all snow is removed to an off-site location during major snow events. g. Developer agrees to install, at its expense, street and streetscape improvements along all public and pnvate streets and access dnves subject to final streetscape designs, Final PUD approval and City approval of detailed construction drawings. h. In accordance with the parking study, all parking shall be open to the general public at all times, except as follows: on -street parking may be restncted by the City (including those spaces located on the Yosemite Avenue right-of-way), below ground parking may be restncted to building residents only; up to 12 on-site surface parking spaces may be signed for guests only, and up to 8 on-site surface parking spaces may be signed for residents only. i. Parking shown along Wooddale is not approved, and is subject to further review by City Planning and Public Works staff to be resolved pnor to Final PUD approval. 5. The following shall be submitted with the Final PUD: a. A site plan showing the required fire lanes. b. A trash management plan showing all trash areas to be located within the building unless it is determined not possible due to site topography or operational limitation. c. A lighting plan, including light fixture details. d. A final landscape plan, with a plan for irrigation of all landscaped areas and planter boxes e. A plan for screening rooftop and ground mounted mechanical equipment. f. Building matenal samples and colors. 6. Pnor to starting any site work, the following conditions shall be met: a The City shall approve a Final PUD and Final Plat b. Proof of Recording the Final Plat shall be submitted to the City. Resolution No. 06-153 -4- c. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant and owner. d. A preconstruction conference shall be held with the appropnate development, construction and city representatives. e. A staging plan for construction shall be filed with the City. f. All necessary permits must be obtained. 7. The following facade design guidelines shall be applicable to all ground floor, non- residential facades located in the Mixed -Use building facing West 36th Street: a. Facade Transparency. Windows and doors shall meet the following requirements: 1. For street -facing facades, no more than 10% of total window and door area shall be glass block, mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass, finishes or matenal including window painting and signage. The remaining 90% of window and door area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass, allowing views into and out of the interior. ii. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum of 3 feet. This requirement shall not prohibit the display of merchandise. Display windows may be used to meet the transparency requirement. b. Awnings. 1. Awnings must be constructed of heavy canvas fabnc, metal and/or glass Plastic and vinyl awnings are prohibited. ii. Backlit awnings are prohibited. c Use of Sidewalk. A business may use that portion of a sidewalk extending a maximum of 5 feet from the building wall for the following purposes, provided a 6 foot minimum honzontal clearance along West 36th Street is maintained between obstructions on the private and public sidewalks and provided that all activity is occurring on private property: i. Display of merchandise. ii. Benches, planters, ornaments and art. in. Signage, as permitted in the zoning ordinance. iv. Dining areas may extend beyond the 5 foot maximum, provided an 8 foot minimum honzontal clearance along West 36th Street is maintained between the obstructions on the sidewalk. d. All wall vents and assorted fixtures shall be painted to match the color of the wall they are attached to. In addition to any other remedies, 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 agr.e ent shall address those issues which the City Council deems appropnate and necessary. The Ma or and City Manager are authonzed to execute the development agreement. Revie ei for Administration: . ,ted b; he City Council October 3, 2006 imm City Manag-r W Attest: