HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-086 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2015/06/15RESOLUTION NO. 15-086
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8-96 AND GRANTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER SECTION 36-361(h) OF THE ST.
LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO
PERMIT OFF-SITE PARKING, SECTION 36-361(c)(1) TO ALLOW A
REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES,
AND SECTION 36-79(b) TO ALLOW THE EXCAVATION OF MORE
THAN 400 CUBIC YARDS OF MATERIALS ALL AT PROPERTY
ZONED GENERAL INDSTRIAL (IG) LOCATED AT
7400 EXCELSIOR BLVD
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Japs-Olson Company, Mr. Robert Murphy, Chairman has made application to the City
Council for a Conditional Use Permit under the following sections of the City Code pertaining
to zoning:
Section 36-361(h) to allow off-site parking
Section 36-361(c)(1) to allow a reduction in the amount of required parking spaces
Section 36-79(b) to allow the excavation of more than 400 cubic yards of material
2 The Conditional Use Permit is requested for property zoned General Industrial (IG),
located at 7400 Excelsior Blvd legally described as follows, to -wit:
TRACT D, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 1674,
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
3. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 15 -08 -CUP) and the effect of the proposed conditional use permit 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.
4. The Council has determined that the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the
health, safety, or general welfare of the community nor will it cause serious traffic congestion
nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values, and it is in harmony
with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
5. The contents of Planning Case File 15 -08 -CUP are hereby entered into and made part of
the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case
Conclusion
Resolution No. 8-96 is hereby rescinded, and the Conditional Use Permit to allow off-site
parking, a reduction in the amount of required parking spaces, and to excavate more than 400
cubic yards of material at the location described is granted based on the findings set forth above
and subject to the following conditions:
1. The number of required parking spaces is reduced to 825 spaces. This reduction is approved
for the floor plan shown on Exhibit D. Any other change in use, modification, addition, or
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re-use of the building shall comply with parking regulations required at the time of the
change.
2. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the Official Exhibits.
a. Exhibit A. Site Plan
b. Exhibit B: Landscaping Plan
c Exhibit C Lighting
d. Exhibit D: Grading & Drainage Plan
e. Exhibit D: Floor Plan
3. One crosswalk located mid -block on Meadowbrook Road is allowed. The crosswalk shall be
installed and maintained by the property owner.
4. 83 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided.
5. The approved stormwater plan may be administratively amended by replacing the approved
plan with a revised plan submitted in partnership with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District.
6. All trucks used for excavation and removal of matenals shall utilize Excelsior Blvd.
7. The site shall meet all fire lane requirements.
8 Prior to commencing land disturbing activities:
a The off-site parking shall be protected by a permanent and recorded covenant approved
reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
b A sidewalk easement shall be provided for sections of the public sidewalk located on
private property.
c. A financial guarantee in the amount of 125% of the estimated cost of improvements shall
be submitted to ensure the completion of the landscaping, sidewalk, and stormwater
improvements.
d. All necessary permits must be obtained, including from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD).
e. Approval of permits, which may impose additional requirements.
9. The applicant shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
a. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring properties.
b. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary.
c The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes necessary in
order to mitigate the impact of excavation on surrounding properties.
10. 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.
11. Under the Zoning Ordinance Code, this permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the building
structure for which the conditional use permit is granted is removed
2 Th City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
He epi County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
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