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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-093 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2008/07/14• 0 RESOLUTION NO. 08-093 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 MX -MIXED USE LOCATED AT 3601 WOODDALE AVENUE SOUTH WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was received on May 20, 2008 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 June 18, 2008, and WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the Preliminary PUD was published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on June 5, 2008, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted the public hearing at the meeting of June 18, 2008, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary PUD on a 4-0 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. Greco Real Estate Development, LLC 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 MX — Mixed Use district located at 3601 Wooddale Avenue South for the legal description as follows, to - wit: 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 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 described; thence Southerly at a right angle, to the Southwesterly line of said Block 44 and there terminating. Resolution No. 08-093 -2- That part of the North Half of the vacated alley between Block 1, "Collins Second Addition to St. Louis Park" and Block 44, "St. Louis Park," lying West of the Southerly extension of the East line of Lot 1, Block 44, "St. Louis Park" and Easterly of the Southeasterly extension of the Westerly line of Lot 11, block 44, "Rearrangement of St. Louis Park." AND Block 1, COLLINS SECOND ADDITION TO ST. LOUIS PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The portion of the alley lying Easterly of Wooddale Avenue between 36th 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 SECOND ADDITION TO ST. LOUIS PARK 2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 08 -21 -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). The specific modifications include: a. A 17% reduction in the required parking. 4. The contents of Planning Case File 08 -21 -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 site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the Preliminary 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 157 residential units. • Resolution No. 08-093 -3- b. A minimum of 155 structured parking spaces. c. A 17% reduction from the required parking spaces to allow 176 parking spaces instead of the required 212 parking spaces. d. A minimum of 21 on -street parking spaces shall be provided. 3. 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 install, at its expense, street, on -street parking and streetscape improvements along all public and private streets and access drives subject to final streetscape designs, Final PUD approval and City approval of detailed construction drawings. b. Developer agrees to enter into a special service district for the continued maintenance of the streetscape along 36th Street West and Wooddale Avenue. c. Developer agrees to enter into a snow -removal agreement with the City to ensure all snow is removed from Yosemite Avenue and 37th Street West. d. Developer agrees to contribute $100,000 toward the construction of the regional storm water pond located at Hoigaard Village. e. Developer agrees to contribute financially toward the public art to be located in the plaza area at the corner of Wooddale Avenue and 36th Street West. The amount will be finalized with the final PUD. f. All deliveries shall be made inside the structured parking located adjacent to Yosemite Avenue. Deliveries lasting less than 15 minutes may be made utilize on -street parking bays. al g. All trash handling and storage facilities shall be located inside the building. h. No more than 60 underground parking spaces shall be restricted to residents and employees of the residence. The remaining structured and surface parking shall be available for public parking. i. Developer agrees to place any on-site utilities underground. 4. 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: i. 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 material 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. i. Awnings must be constructed of heavy canvas fabric, 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 horizontal 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. Resolution No. 08-093 -4- ii. Benches, planters, ornaments and art. iii. Signage, as permitted in the zoning ordinance. iv. Dining areas may extend beyond the 5 foot maximum, provided an 8 foot minimum horizontal 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. 5. Prior 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. c. A site plan showing the required fire lanes shall be submitted. d. Building material samples and colors shall be submitted. e. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant and owner. f. A preconstruction conference shall be held with the appropriate development, construction and city representatives. g. A staging plan for construction shall be filed with the City. h. All necessary permits must be obtained. 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. Pursu deve shall City Revi nt to Section 36-367(e)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance, the City will require execution of a nt agreement as a condition of approval of the Final P.U.D. The development agreement s those issues which the City Council deems appropriate and necessary. The Mayor and er are authorized to execute the development agreement. d r A ministration: City Attest: 4-97.14-115— City Clerk Adopted by the City Council July 14, 2008 May r 7