HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-006 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2007/01/16RESOLUTION NO. 07-006
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 88-34 ADOPTED ON
MARCH 7, 1988, AND GRANTING SPECIAL (CONDITIONAL USE)
PERMIT UNDER SECTION 36-294(d)(3) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT AN ADDITION
TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON PILINGS WITHIN THE FLOOD PLAIN FOR
PROPERTY ZONED GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (IG) DISTRICT, AND THE
FLOOD FRINGE (FF) DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 6900 OXFORD STREET
FINDINGS
WHEREAS, Linen Effects made application to the City Council for a major amendment
to the Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-294(d)(3) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code
to permit the construction of an addition on pilings in the flood fringe at 6900 Oxford Street
within a General Industrial (IG) District, and Flood Fnnge (FF) Distnct having the following
legal description:
Lot 2, Block 1, Otterlei Addition
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the advice and recommendation of the
Planning Commission (Case Nos. 06 -67 -CUP, 83 -76 -SP and 87 -49 -SP) and the effect of the
construction on pilings in the flood fringe district 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 and the effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan;
and
WHEREAS, a special permit was issued for an open storage yard on the subject property
pursuant to Resolution No. 86-77 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated June 16, 1986, which
contained conditions applicable to said property; however, the open storage yard was not
established and the special permit expired; and
WHEREAS, a new special permit was issued to allow the placement of fill in the
floodplain pursuant to Resolution No. 87-86 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated July 20,
1987; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 87-86 was continued and restated by Resolution No. 88-34,
adopted on March 7, 1988; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this resolution to rescind Resolution No. 88-34 and adopt
a new Resolution continuing the use with amended conditions from Resolution No 88-34, and
allowing an addition to the existing building to be constructed on pilings within the flood fringe
distract.
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CONCLUSION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No 88-34 is hereby
rescinded and replaced by this resolution which permits an addition to the building to be
constructed on pilings within the General Industrial (IG) Distnct, and the Flood Fnnge (FF)
District at the location descnbed above based on the following conditions.
1 The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibit A1.1 — Floor
Plan, Exhibit A2.1 Elevations, Exhibit B.1 — Site Plan, and Exhibit C.1 & C.2 — Grading
and Drainage Plan; subject to the following
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a The applicant agrees to maintain the water runoff detention areas to prevent the
accumulation of salt and debns in these areas.
b. All trash and recycling areas shall be contained inside the building as indicated on
the approved floor plan.
c. Six conifer trees are to be planted in a cluster in the southwest corner of the
property to meet the bufferyard requirements.
d. Shrubs, fence or any combination thereof, no taller than 36 inches in height are to
be installed along the south and east edge of the parking lot to prevent headlights
from shining into the nght-of-way.
e. The parking lot is to be re-stnped in accordance to the approved plan
£ The penmeter of the building is to be secured in such a manner that allows water
to pass through, yet prevents people and animals from getting under the building.
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City Manag
Attest:
City Clerk U
Adopted by the City Council January 16, 2007
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