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RESOLUTION NO. 07-088
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) UNDER SECTION 36-367 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED O - OFFICE
LOCATED AT 5353 WAYZATA BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was
received on June 18, 2007 from the applicant, and
WHEREAS, notice of a public heanng on the Preliminary and Final 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 and Final PUD concept
at the meeting of July 18, 2007, and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the Preliminary and Final PUD was published
in the St. Louis Park Sailor on July 5, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing at the meeting of July
18, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary and
Final PUD on a 5-0 vote with all members present voting in the affirmative, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff report, Planning Commission
minutes and testimony of those appearing at the public hearing or otherwise including comments
in the record of decision.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1 HSSLP, LLC (Torgerson Properties) 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 0 -
Office district located at 5353 Wayzata Boulevard for the legal description as follows, to -wit:
That part of Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 1484, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, lying southerly of the following described line: Commencing at the
most southerly comer of said Tract A; thence run northerly on a bearing of North
00 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds West along the west line of said Tract A for
188.71 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 45
degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds East, 134.41 feet; thence deflect to the right on a
tangential curve, having a radius of 175 feet and a delta angle of 11 degrees 58
minutes 37 seconds for 36.58 feet to a point on the easterly line of said Tract A
and there terminating.
Tracts B and C, Registered Land Survey No. 1484, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
That part of Vernon Avenue as dedicated in the plat of Minneapolis Baseball and
Athletic Association Addition.
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That part of the west 40 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 30, Township 29, Range 24 contained within the following descnbed
Tract. Beginning at the southwest corner of Registered Land Survey No. 1484;
thence run northerly on a beanng of North 00 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds
West along the west line of said Registered Land Survey No. 1484 for 238.81
feet; thence South 45 degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds West, 110.7 feet; thence
South 00 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds East, 40.93 feet; thence run southeasterly
142.12 feet on a non-tangential curve concave to the southwest, having a radius of
436.93 feet, a delta angle of 18 degrees 38 minutes 12 seconds and a chord
beanng of south 31 degrees 29 minutes 59 seconds East; thence South 89 degrees
46 minutes 35 seconds East, 7.08 feet to the point of beginning.
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 07 -27 -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 detnmental 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). The specific modifications
include:
a. 15% reduction in required off-street parking for the office/bank building.
b. Setback reduction on the south (rear) side of the hotel to a minimum of 12.5 feet.
c. Setback reduction on the east (side) side of the hotel to a minimum of 25 feet.
d. Setback reduction to a distance of less than 5 feet for the off-street parking area along
Wayzata Boulevard due to a City requirement for the dedication of additional right-
of-way.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 07 -27 -PUD are hereby entered into and made part of the
public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development at the location described is approved
based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to starting any site work, the following conditions shall be met:
a. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development,
construction and City representatives.
b. Stormwater design details shall be submitted to and approved by the Public
Works Director.
c. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant and owner.
d. All necessary permits must be obtained.
e. Specifications for tree protection and erosion control fencing must be submitted
and approved by the City Forester. Required tree protection and erosion control
fencing must be installed prior to grading activities.
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2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following conditions shall be met:
a. To ensure construction of the landscaping, other required public improvements,
and the installation of the sculptural element, an irrevocable financial guarantee
shall be provided in the amount of 125% of the cost of the landscaping materials,
public improvements and the sculptural element.
b. The shared parking easement agreement as approved by the City Attorney and
filed with the County. Verification shall be provided to the City that the
document has been filed with the County.
c. A Traffic Demand Management Fee of $0.10 per gross square foot of new
construction, for a total of $10,472.80, shall be paid.
d. A Park Dedication Fee of $333,610.00 shall be paid.
e. Demonstrable progress shall be made toward the completion of a public easement
for public access along the full length of the 25 foot wide north -south access drive
connecting Wayzata Boulevard to the property south of 5353 Wayzata Boulevard.
Said access drive is located approximately 40 feet west of the west entrance to the
proposed hotel, as indicated on the official exhibits.
f. The preliminary and final plat of Hilton Homewood Suites shall be signed by the
City and released to the County for filing.
3. The developer shall comply with the following conditions dunng 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.
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 City shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a public
street. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the determination by the
Director of Public Works that appropriate safety measures have been taken to
ensure motorist and pedestrian safety.
f. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes
necessary in order to mitigate the impact of construction on surrounding
properties.
4. Prior to the issuance of any temporary or permanent occupancy permit the following shall
be completed:
a. Fire lanes shall be signed and striped in accordance with the signed Official
Exhibits.
b. Landscaping and irrigation shall be in accordance with the signed Official
Exhibits.
c. Exterior building improvements shall be completed in accordance with the signed
Official Exhibits and approved materials and colors.
d. As -built drawings of any relocated or modified public utilities, streets or curbs
shall be submitted to and approved by the Public Works Department.
e. A maintenance plan for the on-going maintenance of the stormwater system shall
be submitted to and approved by the Public Works Department.
f. All roof top mechanical equipment shall be installed and it shall be demonstrated
that all such equipment is fully screened from off-site views.
g A public easement for public access along the full length of the 25 foot wide
north -south access drive connecting Wayzata Boulevard to the property south of
5353 Wayzata Boulevard as approved by the City Attorney and filed with
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the County. Said access drive is located approximately 40 feet west of the west
entrance to the proposed hotel, as indicated on the official exhibits.
5. Landscaping alternatives approved include a 1,625 square foot green roof on a portion of
the hotel development and a sculpture element on the hotel site. Both alternatives shall
be indicated on the official site plans and must remain in good repair.
6. The installation of signage shall be in compliance with the Zoning Code. Signage shall
require a separate Sign Permit.
7. No outside storage is permitted. Incidental outside storage shall be removed within 48
hours.
8. All utility lines must be placed underground.
9. Construction plans shall indicate the location of the concrete wash-out area, which shall
not be located on any required landscaping areas.
10. No on-site snow storage shall be permitted. Snow shall be plowed and removed from the
site any time a snowfall of 2" or greater occurs.
11. To ensure pedestrian and vehicular safety, the installation of any on-site traffic calming
measures not indicated on the official exhibits, including speed bumps, shall require a
major amendment to the Planned Unit Development.
12. For purposes of compliance with the PUD and Transit reductions to required off-street
parking, at such a time as determined by the City, the property owner shall provide to the
City at no cost an easement for the permanent construction of a transit shelter along
Wayzata Boulevard on the northwest side of the site. Said transit shelter easement shall
be no greater than 25 feet in width along Wayzata Boulevard and shall not encroach upon
the existing off-street parking lot. Said transit shelter easement and construction may
result in the displacement of required landscaping materials or trees, but without penalty
to the property owner.
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 may 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 appropnate and necessary.
The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the development agreement.
Reviewed for Administration: Ad
City Council August 20, 2007
1pj4 CityManager Mayo
Attest:
City Clerk