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Home My WebLink About2007/04/09 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA APRIL 9, 2007 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Study Session 7:15 p.m. Board of Appeal and Equalization 7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. Call to Order 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of March 19, 2007 3b. Study Session Minutes of March 26, 2007 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes – Minutes approved as presented. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. Action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented and to approve items on the consent calendar. (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, motion to move items from consent calendar to regular agenda for discussion and to approve those items remaining on the consent calendar.) 5. Boards and Commissions – None. 6. Public Hearings 6a. Request by NordicWare (Northland Aluminum) for a Public Hearing to Vacate Drainage and Utility Easements, Streets and Alleys. This report requests that the City Council hold a public hearing and approve the first reading of an Ordinance vacating several streets, alleys and easements associated with the NordicWare property. Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt the first reading of an Ordinance Vacating Utility and Drainage Easements, Streets and Alleys. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Commissions from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Request by NordicWare (Northland Aluminum) for a Preliminary and Final Plat This report requests that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition. 8b. Project Report: Dakota Avenue Reconstruction and 38th Street Rehabilitation, 2007 Municipal State Aid Street Projects – Project No. 2006-1101 and 2006-1102. This report considers the Municipal State Aid Street Projects scheduled for the 2007 construction season. The streets included in this year’s project are Dakota Avenue from Minnetonka Blvd to south of 32nd Street, and 38th Street between Excelsior Blvd and France Avenue. Dakota Avenue will be reconstructed while 38th Street will be rehabilitated having only the asphalt pavement replaced along with minor drainage system and sidewalk repairs. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2006-1101 and 2006-1102, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids. 8c. Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the West End Development Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution for the West End Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the Duke Realty property located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100. 8d. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Landscaping Regulations of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, approve summary and authorize publication and Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off- street parking, paved areas and loading areas, approve summary and authorize publication. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Landscaping Regulations of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, approve summary and authorize publication. Motion to adopt the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking, paved areas and loading areas, approve summary and authorize publication. 9. Communications 10. Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Administration Department at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 9, 2007 SECTION 4: CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Council member or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Motion to adopt the Second Reading of an Ordinance vacating a portion of a drainage and utility easement at 4515 West 42nd Street, approve summary and authorize publication. Case No. 07-10-VAC. 4b. Motion to appoint a Citizen Advisory Committee for the Active Community Planning Initiative. 4c. Motion to adopt the attached Resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Capital Improvement Project No. 2008-1800, approving specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids to modernize the City Hall elevator system. 4d. Traffic Study No. 601: Motion to adopt the Resolution authorizing the installation of parking restrictions on Excelsior Boulevard, Park Commons Drive, Grand Way, & Wolfe Parkway adjacent to the Excelsior & Grand development 4e. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Standard Sidewalk, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $62,561.55 for Alley Improvement Project – 2900 Block Raleigh Avenue/Salem Avenue, City Project No. 2007-2900. 4f. Motion to adopt resolution accepting the Project Report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2006-2200 and Project No. 2007-2200, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisements for bids. 4g. Motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract 129-06 which provides additional engineering consulting services for the Highway 7 / Wooddale Avenue Interchange project, Project No. 2004-1700. 4h. Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing final payment of $90,858.43 to Hardrives, Inc. (50-06) for street improvements (2005-1000). 4i. Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing final payment of $35,578.81 to Hardrives, Inc. (83-06) for street improvements (2005-1100). 4j. Motion to approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract 98-04 providing additional professional services related to Excelsior Boulevard Street Improvement Project, Project No. 2004- 0400. 4k Motion to authorize execution of a contract with Environmental Wood Supply, L.L.C. for the management of the City transfer site (Boneyard). 4l. Motion to accept for filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of January 31, 2007. 4m. Motion to accept for filing Planning Commission Minutes of February 28, 2007. 4n. Motion to accept for filing Planning Commission Minutes of March 7, 2007. AGENDA SUPPLEMENT ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING ***APRIL 9, 2007*** Items contained in this section are those items which are not yet available in electronic format and which are identified in the individual reports by inclusion of the word “Supplement”. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3a - City Council Minutes 031907 Page 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA March 19, 2007 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Council members present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger. Councilmember John Basill was absent. Staff present: Administration Management Assistant (Ms. Honold), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Associate Planner (Mr. Fulton), City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Andrea Poehler), City Engineer (Mr. Brink), Housing Program Coordinator (Ms. Larsen), Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Stegora-Peterson). 2. Presentations - None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Minutes of February 12, 2007 Councilmember Omodt indicated on page one, item #2, in the paragraph starting with “Councilmember Omodt stated the Council…” it should say, “the new vision items won’t matter if they don’t have safety and security in the community.” Councilmember Sanger indicated on page two, sixth paragraph of item #3, it should read “more than 60/40”. Mayor Jacobs stated on page two, item #3, in the fourth paragraph to change the word “would” to “may be”. The minutes were approved as amended. 3b. Study Session Minutes of February 20, 2007 Councilmember Sanger stated on page one in the last paragraph, “and the Southwest LRT” should be inserted after “Highway 100, Wooddale and 7”. Also, on page two she believed that the Council agreed to continue forward looking at the issues that were referenced in climate protection that were part of the vision process and staff would research and help get the Council more information on costs and implications of possible compliance in conjunction with the vision process. They also agreed not to move forward on this agreement at this time because they didn’t have enough information. The last sentence starting with “staff will hold off…” should be deleted. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3a - City Council Minutes 031907 Page 2 The minutes were approved as amended. 3c. Study Session Minutes of February 26, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3d. Study Session Minutes of March 12, 2007 Councilmember Paprocki stated on page two, item #3, in paragraph five, replace “wanted to ensure the quality” with “he thought that the pay as you throw was incentive for recycling.” Councilmember Omodt noted in item #3, paragraph 2, after “…asked if the contract was still going out for bid” it should say “it was his recollection the Council committed five years ago to send it out for bid.” Councilmember Sanger indicated on page 2, third paragraph of item #3, insert “to provide a greater incentive to recycle” after “…added”. On page four, insert “and Sanger” after “Councilmember Finkelstein agreed”. The minutes were approved as amended. 3e. City Council Minutes of February 20, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3f. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Adopt Resolution No. 07-037 approving St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for placing temporary signs in the public right-of-way. 4b. Approve the purchase of additional park land from the Department of Natural Resources and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 07-038 authorizing the installation of parking restrictions along the north side of W. 16th Street between Ford Road and Trunk Highway 169 as part of the W. 16th Municipal State Aid (MSA) Street Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 2006-1100, and as required by the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (Mn/DOT’s) State Aid Standards. 4d. Moved to Regular Agenda, 8e. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3a - City Council Minutes 031907 Page 3 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 07-040 to elect to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 07-041 accepting work on watermain replacement Project 2006-1900. 4g. Accept for filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2006. 4h. Accept for filing Housing Authority Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2007. 4i. Accept for filing Vendor Claims. Councilmember Carver requested item 4d be moved to the regular agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar, with 4d being moved to the regular agenda, 8e. The motion passed 6-0. Councilmember Finkelstein noted Council talked about engaging more open space for the City. This was an opportunity when they added five additional acres along the banks of the Minnehaha Creek, which would provide more open space and hopefully put more use to it. 5. Boards and Commissions 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to Request Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement at 4515 West 42nd Street. Case No. 07-10-VAC. Mr. Walther presented the staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Joel Thompson, applicant, discussed the reasons they purchased the property and why this request was being made. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sanger asked if the reason this could be granted was because they were providing an additional storm sewer for drainage and if completion of that should be a contingency on the resolution approving the easement? Mr. Walther replied yes. Councilmember Sanger asked the City Attorney to draft appropriate language to include that condition. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3a - City Council Minutes 031907 Page 4 It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Omodt to approve the first reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement and set second reading for April 9, 2007, subject to the completion of the addition storm sewer. Councilmember Paprocki was happy with the proposal and felt it was a gorgeous design. The motion passed 6-0. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 8a. Transportation Resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding Resolution No. 07-034 Ms. Honold presented the staff report. Mayor Jacobs noted the Council discussed this and took a “generic” resolution they had been requested to pass by the League of Minnesota Cities and adapted it to pertain more particularly to some of the road and transportation projects that had a direct impact on St. Louis Park. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to adopt Resolution No. 07-034 approving Resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding in 2007. Councilmember Finkelstein noted MVST was not enough funding to take care of the transportation needs. This was a serious issue and they needed to look at an additional funding source and pay for roads and mass transit. If they didn’t, they would miss opportunities and lose their place in line for light rail, etc. Councilmember Omodt commented the Council gets asked to do a number of Resolutions. They try to make them specific to St. Louis Park. They worked with lobbyists and Legislators to make sure this would be helpful. The motion passed 6-0. 8b. Resolution Formally Receiving 2006 Vision St. Louis Park Recommendations and Adopting Strategic Directions for the City. Resolution No. 07-035 Mayor Jacobs discussed the Vision St. Louis Park process, the result of which was the Book of Dreams and a document of action steps. Council set strategic directions based on community input. This is where they needed to devote their time and spend resources. Councilmember Sanger added that many people had put a lot of time into the vision action teams and had provided hundreds of recommendations and thanked them for their St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3a - City Council Minutes 031907 Page 5 work. Council was adopting a plan for the next eighteen months and may get back to some of the other recommendations later. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to adopt Resolution No. 07-035 formally receiving the 2006 Vision St. Louis Park recommendations and adopt Strategic Directions for the City. The motion passed 6-0. 8c. First Reading of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Amendments: Ordinances Amending Landscaping and Off-Street Parking Regulations. Case No. 07-02-ZA. Mr. Morrison and Mr. Fulton presented the staff report. Councilmember Sanger expressed concerns about the parking changes for multiple dwelling units. Is all parking now required to be off-street? Mr. Fulton replied in the current ordinance multi family projects are not allowed to count street spaces. The proposed requirement states, “ at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator and with the approval of the City Engineer on-street spaces may be counted.” There are instances where due to snow removal or other similar situations, on-street parking may not be appropriate. They wanted more discretion in utilizing that reduction. Councilmember Sanger also had a concern about the formula of one parking space for a one-bedroom unit when many are occupied with couples that have two cars. She felt it should be changed to either 1.5 spaces per unit or mandate proof of parking so more parking could be provided if needed. Mr. Fulton replied staff had built in the discretion through a CUP or PUD and it could be increased. Ms. McMonigal added an area where they see problems in multi-family buildings are when they allowed a lot of reductions and they were proposing to delete that allowance (ex. 30%). Councilmember Sanger stated by changing the formula, they were already reducing what is required for these units further. By changing the Ordinance this way, it sets expectations for the developer that they don’t really have to provide as much parking as the City thinks is appropriate. She would rather set a higher standard and reduce it with a CUP or PUD. In the alternative landscaping proposal can they do the alternative landscaping instead of putting in any trees? Mr. Morrison replied in theory they could, the intent was to provide options. In cases in the past, they required so many trees they could fit them in at the immature size, but as they grow they choke each other out. They were trying to strike a balance by creating more comprehensive landscaping and the number of trees required. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3a - City Council Minutes 031907 Page 6 Councilmember Sanger felt this gave permission for people to plant no trees. She could understand the need for a balance and could see the proposal being a way to deal with the excess amount of, but had a hard time seeing why they should be allowed not to plant any trees. Ms. McMonigal stated the intent was for excess trees and have them plant as many plants, shrubs and trees that they could put on the site, and for the excess do other things. Councilmember Sanger asked if that was the way the ordinance was worded? Mr. Morrison replied no. Councilmember Sanger felt the ordinance needed to reflect what Ms. McMonigal said. Councilmember Finkelstein indicated with the reduction they had a great deal of difficulty getting people to create parking. With additional funding sources they will eventually get more people on light rail, bicycles and the trails. He had concern with the new change in parking space requirement per dwelling unit to bedroom unit. There are a lot of one-bedroom/den type units that developers will want to build so they could get by with less parking. He encouraged staff to take account of that in drafting and the PUD process. Mr. Fulton indicated staff would address that. As the requirement is stated, it would be one space per one legal bedroom and wouldn’t count the den. Mayor Jacobs noted the Council could approve 1st reading and direct staff to make changes before the second reading. It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking, paved areas and loading areas and set second reading for April 9, 2007. Councilmember Omodt believed it would be hard for developers to sell units with inadequate parking and the market would work it out. He also couldn’t imagine a new development that would be all concrete with no trees. That wasn’t the way people were going and he felt common sense would prevail. Councilmember Sanger was fine with changes being reviewed prior to second reading. She thought developers would build with too few parking spaces. Mayor Jacobs agreed parking was a concern. There was a policy decision in the past to get parking off-street. Councilmember Carver agreed with Councilmember Omodt concerning what developers would do and felt the parking ordinances in St. Louis Park provided too much parking. Councilmember Sanger asked staff to look at the parking requirements per bedroom and den and provide recommendations if this needed to be modified or if they could require proof of parking in the event there is a parking problem. She felt there were areas with insufficient parking. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3a - City Council Minutes 031907 Page 7 Councilmember Carver asked if there was a definition for den? Mr. Fulton replied staff would look to the building code. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 26 and Chapter 36 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances relating to landscaping regulations, and set second reading for April 9, 2007. Councilmember Sanger directed staff to draft an amendment to clarify the alternative landscaping category to reflect that it is intended only to refer to the excess number of trees over and above what can reasonably be planted on the property. Councilmember Carver believed what staff intended was included in the staff report. They just needed to be sure the ordinance matched the staff report. Councilmember Finkelstein agreed with Councilmember Carver regarding the alternative landscaping. There may be cases where a tree makes a lot less sense than putting in a gazebo, etc. They would only look at alternative means for excess trees. It may make sense to have an alternative even if they are not excess trees. Councilmember Paprocki agreed that there might be areas where it didn’t make sense. He trusted the work that staff had done. The motion passed 6-0. 8d. Resolution accepting Project Report for Dakota Park Area Stormwater Improvements, Project No. 2003-1300 (Area 26) Resolution No. 07-036 Mr. Brink presented the staff report. Councilmember Sanger asked if 27th Street would be open to traffic? Mr. Brink replied it would probably be closed at times. It would be kept open for local traffic similar to what they do in pavement management projects. A notice will be sent to residents regarding road closings. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 07-036 accepting this project report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2003-1300, approving plans and specifications, approving agreement with Canadian Pacific Railroad, and authorizing advertisement for bids. Councilmember Omodt asked how many flood areas need to be fixed? Mr. Brink replied a couple more this year and about six total. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3a - City Council Minutes 031907 Page 8 Councilmember Omodt asked about building culverts under the train tracks and why they needed a flagman on the tracks? Mr. Brink replied the Railroad includes that as part of their standard language. The motion passed 6-0. Mayor Jacobs indicated they had been working on flood projects over time and it had been a testament to staff and the neighborhoods. 8e. Project report, establishing and ordering SW LRT Trail / Wooddale Avenue crossing improvements Project No. 2007-2700, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the improvements. Resolution No. 07-039 Mr. Rardin presented the staff report and described the trail crossing. Councilmember Carver provided information about the history and the potential solutions suggested. He appreciated that the cost had gone down. Mayor Jacobs thanked the public who had been involved in the process. Steve Ruska, 5040 Hankorson Av., Edina, stated there has been a problem with the crossing being blocked with removal of the striping at the crossing. The bar is a help. He suggested a “Do Not Block Trail” sign. He dropped off information about an automated system, which would make it safer. George Hagemann, 8242 Westwood Hills Curve, asked if they were talking about adding a crosswalk or any other on pavement markings to indicate there is a trail? Mr. Rardin replied no. Mr. Hagemann expressed a concern about blocking the trail and finding ways to mark it as a crosswalk/trail, such as a different color. Sometimes the signage creates site line issues and they may want to find a way to address that. Another resident questioned the possibility of U-turns in that area when there are trains. Mr. Rardin indicated staff could look into it, but was not sure what could be done. Mayor Jacobs hoped the addition of the medians would discourage that. Councilmember Sanger noted she had biked the trail and there were problems at Wooddale that would only get worse. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to adopt Resolution No. 07-039 accepting project report, establishing and ordering SW LRT Trail / Wooddale Avenue crossing improvements Project No. 2007-2700, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the improvements. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3a - City Council Minutes 031907 Page 9 Councilmember Paprocki expressed concerns about the budget and noted Council cut back this years’ budget. There was $20,000 in the budget for this, but now they were spending $140,000 above that. He hoped to get funding staff mentioned and the additional cost savings. If they were going to give staff direction to cut costs, as a Council they needed to watch themselves during the year. Councilmember Carver stated this was something you need to have to remain healthy. He agreed the Council directive was to cut. They had started cutting on this and were looking for more money. If this wasn’t something that had safety implications and was an alternative transportation source, maybe the decision would be different, but this was not a luxury and needed to be done. The motion passed 6-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs thanked volunteers who helped with the Empty Bowl Project. The Park Run will be held on Sunday, May 6th at Wolf Park. Pedal for People will be Sunday, June 3rd. Councilmember Paprocki indicated the Lions Club would be holding a pancake breakfast on April 1st. Councilmember Omodt noted that two St. Louis Park kids won a National Championship at Wisconsin in Women’s Hockey. The St. Louis Park/Minneapolis Southwest Storm Bantam hockey team won 3rd place in the State tournament. Councilmember Finkelstein noted St. Louis Park resident and long-time Beth El Cantor Neumann retired after 27 years. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3b - Study Session Minutes 032607 Page 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MARCH 26, 2007 The meeting convened at 6:32 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Loren Paprocki, Sue Sanger, and Paul Omodt. Councilmembers absent: Phil Finkelstein. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening); Director Technology and Support Services (Mr. Pires); Community Development Director (Mr. Locke); Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal); Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt); Sr. Planner (Mr. Walther); Human Resources Director (Nancy Gohman); Web Coordinator (Mr. Huber); City Clerk (Ms Stroth) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt). Guest Speakers: Pat Mascia, Duke Realty; Darryle Henry; Duke Realty; Bill Wittrock, RSP Architects. 1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning Mr. Harmening and the Council discussed study session agenda planning. 2. Duke Concept Plan and TIF Application Mr. Locke stated this is an update on the Duke development proposal for the SW corner of I394 and Hwy 100 (West End project) and Duke’s request for tax increment assistance. Since the January 8, 2007 meeting, staff has worked with the developer to address the concerns of Council and conform to the guidelines that had been discussed. He stated the process is presently at a decision point and Council will need to decide if the concept plan and the level of assistance requested by the developer is acceptable. He requested that Council provide direction for staff. Pat Mascia, Senior Vice President, Duke Realty, described the West End Project. He stated this is a 32 acre 1.5 million sq. ft project, estimated cost of over $360 million and the hope is to complete both the office and retail space in its entirety within the next five years. The density and mix of usage make this project quite unique and he considered it to be the “Gateway” into St. Louis Park. Darryle Henry, Duke Realty, gave a presentation on the site plan. Duke proposes providing 340,000 sq. ft. of single and multi use retail space, two parking ramps and a second level 12- screen cinema. He estimates 4,400 parking stalls in the ramps and another 300 below grade parking spaces. He stated they could create more green spaces, if they have a three building complex versus the shown four building complex. He also stated they have some flexibility on the site. Their proposed plan is to follow a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard for the core and shell in the office building. He stated that 16th Street and a skyway would connect the retail portion to the office building. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3b - Study Session Minutes 032607 Page 2 Bill Wittrock, RSP Architects, stated the dense and urban site would allow people to enter the site with ease from 16th Street or Gamble. He mentioned the roadway improvements on Park Place. The integration of public space has also been looked into, as well as non-retail spaces. The West End shops would be designed more for pedestrians with sidewalks, roadway, color and lighting in mind. The office space would be a more symmetrical space with a large green area for people to “chill out.” It is also their hope to incorporate some type of security police sub- station and a transit stop with several bus stops, as well as an atrium with elevators and escalators. The single use retail would have their own entrance and be in control of their own parking. The current massing plan consists of the architecture being focused on the front doors at 16th Street with articulation at intersections and possibly a clock tower to anchor the complex. Mr. Wittrock stated their intent is that Park Place Blvd. could be used for community functions and suggested the corners be articulated with outdoor seating. He suggested restaurants on the 16th Street and Park Place corner, with views into the cinema and retail shops. West End Blvd. would have the marquee for the cinema with a large entry area and an architectural point of interest. He stated the parking structure would vary in architectural design of brick and pre-cast, have an 18’ setback and a substantial amount of landscaping. They would like to have an organized element of signage along the street and propose three dimension signs with logo, color and font in between the arches. Each arch would allow for six potential tenants, eighteen in all. Pat Mascia stated the Atrium space would be approximately 5,000 sq. ft and would have six to seven levels all in glass. This is the item detailed in their TIF request. The proposal is to deliver a “Class A” image. He stated there would be alternatives that would not require TIF assistance, but it would create more of a suburban rather than urban feel project. Councilmember Carver asked why there wasn’t a pedestrian connection to the green area. Mr. Mascia stated they have to use a scissor type parking ramp for this project, and are not sure where the pedestrian connection can fit through. Councilmember Carver stated he would like to see more use of the open common area. He also asked if there would be an additional cost for LEED-certification. Mr. Mascia stated generally there is a one to three percent increase in cost to be LEED-certified. Councilmember Omodt asked about the five-year plan and if it could be broken down. Mr. Mascia stated they hope to start in the summer of 2007, spend another four months on the infrastructure and go vertical in spring 2008. They would then hope to build at least one speculative office building, which would be dependent on the market. He stated the office building would draw potential tenants with its great location with views of downtown, which is the main reason why office is located where it is. This placement would also offer coverage and distract from the 25’ grade change along Highway 100. Councilmember Omodt asked about the traffic study with regard to bottlenecking and the reason for the water being stored underground. Mr. Mascia said they estimate doing $5.4 million of off- site improvements to allow for this density. He went on to state that in order to accommodate this level of density, there would not be enough room to allow for ponding. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3b - Study Session Minutes 032607 Page 3 Councilmember Sanger inquired about the 16th Street exit onto Wayzata Blvd., if they would be rebuilding Utica to allow circulation, and if Duke was going to maintain ownership or sell it off. Mr. Mascia stated the proposal includes road improvements and they intend to maintain most of the office space, but would ultimately sell the retail as one unit. Councilmember Sanger asked if the January traffic study included a Cedar Lake Road analysis. Ms. McMonigal stated there hasn’t been additional analysis done. Councilmember Sanger felt this would still need to be addressed. Mr. Mascia stated the office building road impact would be increased in the a.m. and p.m. He suggested they would be willing to make some modifications to reduce the TIF assistance, but doesn’t believe the modifications would meet the City’s desire. Councilmember Paprocki asked if this TIF request would drain the capacity of potential future projects and also would like to see more stories added. Mr. Locke stated it is captured off tax increment on the property so it is self-sustaining and should generate back what it uses. Councilmember Sanger stated she would like to see more scaled back retail. She considers the parking ramp billboards a barrier and still doesn’t see a viable gathering place. She also stated there is a TIF policy stating what kind of projects could be considered and stated she doesn’t see anything extraordinary to compensate for 26 years of debt or policy requirements. Councilmember Paprocki stated it could be 26 years of worry. Mr. Mascia stated that this type of proposal is quite unique and could not be located anywhere in the Twin Cities. He stated the density drives this project more than anything does. Councilmember Basill asked where the City’s TIF compares to other cities. Councilmember Paprocki inquired if there was some type of cap. Mr. Locke stated that the Ehler’s study showed the city using about 9½ percent capture on TIF money, which is fairly low. In 2009, it would be at 8½ percent with decertifying three TIF districts, which would be below norm. Councilmember Basill would like to see more uniqueness for the amount of TIF being requested. He stated the parking ramp still seems to be an issue, but he is confident it could be worked out. He asked if this is where the City wants to use this amount of money. Mr. Mascia reminded Council, it’s self-generated money. Councilmember Carver asked if the 26 years would be a result of assuming all the TIF possible and would there be an option of only going out 18 years? Mr. Locke stated that with Ehler’s analysis it essentially would be the maximum. Councilmember Carver asked the amount being generated now. Mr. Hunt stated with no inflation it’s at $27.3 million and at 1% inflation it would be $28.9 million. Mayor Jacobs stated he would like to see the highest LEED-certification and know what the cost would be. Councilmember Sanger commended Duke for planning for the LEED-certification. Councilmember Omodt asked if there would be any kind of spill off affecting other properties. Mr. Mascia said it would be hard to say. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3b - Study Session Minutes 032607 Page 4 Mr. Harmening asked Council if they felt comfortable having staff go forward. Mr. Locke stated it is basically the same proposal as in January, with more details. Councilmember Carver stated he does not approve of the signs. He also stated the current ordinance states no signs on parking garages and asked whether it would require an ordinance change. Mr. Harmening stated it would not preclude other TIF from other projects. However, it would infringe on staff participation in the coming months. Councilmember Omodt stated he was disappointed in what was shown tonight and would still like to see a common place, but suggested staff proceed forward. Mr. Mascia stated this is not going to be Arbor Lakes, this plan was driven with the Reston Town Center in Washington DC in mind. Mayor Jacobs stated he was impressed with the office building and would like to see more options for the public space. He would like a higher LEED-certification but is not comfortable with a 26 year TIF and would like Barry Warner to take a look at. Mr. Mascia stated they’ve spent three years on this proposal and it would be difficult for anyone to come in and redesign it. Councilmember Sanger suggested bifurcating it. She liked the office space, but would like the retail re-looked at and requested some type of a winter gathering place. She stated she had a discussion with Councilmember Finkelstein, stating he would like to explore more options. Councilmember Basill asked if staff had looked at a TIF analysis to see what would be generated over 26 years, opposed to TIF involved. He suggested Mr. Mascia come back with more information addressing the Council’s concerns. Mr. Harmening stated he could hear the enthusiasm for the project, but Council has concerns with the retail end. Mr. Locke stated the areas of concern are the retail end, parking lot signage redesign, and some sort of a public place. Mr. Harmening asked Mr. Mascia if it is still a workable deal and if he could make changes. Mr. Mascia stated the amount of assistance they are asking the City for is less than 10%, but is open to alternative options from the City. Mr. Mascia stated that signage on Park Place is critical. Mr. Harmening reminded Council that today’s presentation is not much different from the one presented in January. Mr. Mascia stated he understood Council’s request and will look at options to redevelop the ramp, tying it into the community and a more creative community gathering place. Mayor Jacobs requested Mr. Mascia work with staff and come back with more options. 3. Paperless Agenda Ms. Gohman gave an overview of the paperless agenda and upgrade templates. She asked for Council direction on proceeding further with the project. Mr. Huber, Web Coordinator, gave a presentation that was created in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat, stating this is the formatting that the City of Minnetonka is using. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3b - Study Session Minutes 032607 Page 5 Mayor Jacobs liked the easy viewing. Councilmember Sanger asked how the Council would get their information, by paper or electronically. Councilmember Carver asked what the price would be per Councilmember. Mr. Pires stated they have an estimate of $3,000 - $3,500, which would include a laptop, Adobe package with notemaking availability and downloading. Councilmember Carver asked if the price for copies saved would justify the equipment cost. Ms. Gohman stated that current estimates did not account for personnel time. Mr. Pires thought it would be a couple hours a week. Ms. Gohman added that this would be very cost effective in record entry. Councilmember Paprocki inquired about the price of Adobe Acrobat. Mr. Pires thought a couple hundred dollars. Councilmember Sanger asked if the City would be abolishing the way Council currently receives their packets or if they would be able to request a paper copy. Ms. Gohman stated it would be up to how Council developed the policy, but paper could be provided upon request. Councilmember Sanger asked if the City provided Councilmembers with laptops, could it be construed as raising Council’s wages. Ms. Gohman advised that if the primary use was for City business it would be appropriate. Councilmember Sanger asked if some of the items being sent to Council could be eliminated. Ms. Gohman stated that most of the information is mandatory but staff will look into that matter. Councilmember Sanger and Councilmember Omodt stated they would prefer paper copies. Councilmember Carver asked who pays for the developer copies made for Councilmembers. Mr. Pires advised that generally the City does. Councilmember Sanger wanted to know why developers aren’t expected to supply the copies. Ms. Gohman stated they are, however they don’t always do that. Councilmember Carver suggested developers send the files electronically. Councilmember Basill stated he would be willing to use electronic files if he had a designated laptop. Councilmember Basill and Councilmember Paprocki commented on which would be more environmentally safe, batteries or paper. Councilmember Paprocki suggested that with electronic files they could do preliminary work prior to meetings. Mayor Jacobs stated he liked the possibility of receiving it either way. Both Councilmember Carver and Mayor Jacobs would be willing to “test” it out on their own equipment. Mr. Pires agreed it would be good to see how it would work. Ms. Gohman stated that there are some technical questions regarding using the Mac and those details would need to be worked out. It was the consensus of the Council that they would be open to the template changes and updating. Mr. Harmening suggested having the author’s address as a direct link. Councilmember Carver asked if email and Internet would be allowed open during meetings and Mayor Jacobs suggested leaving it open for access during meetings. 4. Planning Commission Annual Report and Work Plan Mayor Jacobs stated the report and work plan looked wonderful and it seemed in order. Mr. Harmening advised Council that property tax valuations were sent out to residents for 2008 payable, stating there was an average increase of 2%. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 3b - Study Session Minutes 032607 Page 6 Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only: 5. Human Rights Commission Annual Report, Bylaws and Work Plan. 6. Update on Highway 7 and Wooddale Interchange Project 7. February Financial Report The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4a - 2nd Rdg Easement Vacation 4515 West 42nd St Page 1 4a. Motion to adopt the Second Reading of an Ordinance vacating a portion of a drainage and utility easement at 4515 West 42nd Street, approve summary and authorize publication. Case No. 07-10-VAC. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: Anna and Joel Thomson are requesting the vacation of a portion of a drainage and utility easement on the east side of the vacant lot at 4515 42nd Avenue South. The proposal would vacate 5.5 feet of the existing 28-foot drainage and utility easement. ANALYSIS: The applicants propose to make certain grading and drainage improvements in order to reduce the size of the drainage and utility easement needed for public purposes. The City Engineer reviewed the proposed grading and drainage plan prepared by Ulteig Engineers and determined it is acceptable, provided the size of the storm sewer pipe is increased to an 18” reinforce concrete pipe. The City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance with a condition that the applicants complete the proposed public stormwater improvements. Staff suggests that this condition be handled through the development agreement with the applicant. This suggested approach provides a “clean” ordinance vacating the easement, clean title, and entails very little risk to the City. The development agreement will require the installation of the public storm sewer improvements. If the applicants do not enter into the development agreement with the City, the City will retain control and ownership of the lot. PROCESS: § Neighboring landowners within 350 feet, including those in the City of Edina, received a public hearing notice. § On March 19, 2007, the City Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of an ordinance to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easement. § Easement vacations require adopting an ordinance passed by a vote of at least five members of the Council (2/3 majority of all members). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Second Reading of an Ordinance vacating a portion of the drainage and utility easement at 4515 West 42nd Street. Attachment: Draft Ordinance and Summary Exhibit showing the location of the easement to be vacated (supplement) Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4a - 2nd Rdg Easement Vacation 4515 West 42nd St Page 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2327-07 ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT 4515 WEST 42ND STREET THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. A petition in writing signed by a majority of all of the owners of all property abutting upon both sides of the drainage and utility easement proposed to be vacated has been duly filed. The notice of said petition has been published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on March 8, 2007 and the City Council has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and has determined that the easement is not needed for public purposes and that it is for the best interest of the public that said easement be vacated. Section 2. The following described portion of a drainage and utility easement as now dedicated and laid out on Lot 2, Block 1, Wooddale Park 2nd Addition, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, is vacated: The West 5.5 feet of the East 28.0 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Wooddale Park 2nd Addition, except the North 10.0 feet and South 10.0 feet of said Lot. Section 3. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this ordinance in the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. First Reading March 19, 2007 Second Reading April 9, 2007 Date of Publication Date Ordinance takes effect Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council on April 9, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4a - 2nd Rdg Easement Vacation 4515 West 42nd St Page 3 SUMMARY PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 2327-07 AN ORDINANCE VACATING EASEMENT 4515 WEST 42nd STREET This ordinance states that a portion of a drainage and utility easement located at 4515 West 42nd Street will be vacated. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication. Adopted by the City Council April, 9, 2007 Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/ Mayor A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk. Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: April 19, 2007 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4a - 2nd Rdg Easement Vacation 4515 West 42nd St Page 4 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4b - Active Community Citizen Advisory Committee Page 1 4b. Motion to appoint a Citizen Advisory Committee for the Active Community Planning Initiative. PURPOSE: To appoint members to the Citizen Advisory Committee for the Active Community Planning Initiative. The Citizen Advisory Committee will help identify gaps, barriers and hazards and explore opportunities to improve physical pedestrian, bicycle and transit connections in St. Louis Park. The committee will provide early direction to City staff and SRF Consulting Group; help evaluate public input received at a Community Workshop and a Community Open House; and make recommendations to City Council at the end of the process. The Citizen Advisory Committee is expected to meet three times, beginning on Thursday, April 19, with the goal of submitting a recommendation to the City Council by November 2007. BACKGROUND: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is funding St. Louis Park’s Active Community Planning initiative. This initiative responds to the recommended “Vision St. Louis Park” goals and action steps, and recognizes public health as an element of City planning policy. Physical inactivity is one of the leading causes of preventable death and disability in Minnesota. The goal of Active Community Planning is to integrate public health into community planning and design and promote opportunities for physical activity as part of residents’ daily routines. The City hired SRF Consulting Group, Inc. to perform many of the tasks associated with this initiative. The tasks include: § Review previous sidewalk and trails planning, assemble data, assess the current system § Gather community input § Develop goals and policies that integrate health and physical activity into land use decisions and infrastructure investments § Prepare the Transit section of the Comprehensive Plan § Prepare the Bicycle and Pedestrian section of the Comprehensive Plan § Develop implementation plans and informational materials The planning process is designed to collaborate, involve and consult with the community at various levels. Our efforts will focus on advancing, not duplicating, the efforts of the Sidewalks and Trails Vision Action Team. The community input process will include the work of the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a Community Workshop, and a Community Open House. CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE: We received 14 applications to serve on the advisory committee. Staff reviewed the applications, grouping them by the ward and neighborhood to ensure a good geographic distribution of members. Staff is recommending the appointment of two representatives from each ward. We received only one application from Ward 3. We would like to continue to recruit another member from Ward 3. The attached map shows the distribution of the recommended members. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4b - Active Community Citizen Advisory Committee Page 2 There will also be continuity from previous planning efforts. Two of the recommended members were on the Vision Sidewalks and Trails Action Group, and another recommended member was on the 1999 Sidewalks and Trails Master Plan Task Force. The Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and Planning Commission each selected one commissioner from their ranks to serve on the committee. Staff recruited a school district representative and continues to recruit for a business representative. There is also a good gender mix. Staff recommends the following individuals for the committee: Sharon Abelson, George Hagemann, Marjorie Herdes, Robert Kramer, Barb Person, Meghan Phimister, Curt Vredenburg and Paul Zeigle. Staff will continue to recruit another representative from Ward 3 and a business representative. The proposed committee will have 10 members. TIMELINES: A meeting outline that describes the general goals and format of each public meeting is attached for your review. The proposed public input consumes a significant amount of the time and resources dedicated to this initiative, but will be essential to developing successful plans and transportation systems. Staff would like the Committee to begin meeting on April 19 and make a recommendation to City Council by November 2007. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to appoint the recommended individuals to the Citizen Advisory Committee for the Active Community Planning Initiative. Attachments: Meeting Outline Advisory Committee Distribution Map Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning Supervisor Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4b - Active Community Citizen Advisory Committee Page 3 Active Community Planning Initiative Meeting Outline and Schedule of City Council Actions/ Reviews (04-04-07) µ City Council appoints Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members (April 2007) Meeting #1 (CAC) – April 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., City Hall § Make connections to previous planning work (Vision, 1999 Sidewalks and Trails Master Plan, Comprehensive Plan) § Establish baseline understanding of existing conditions, issues, opportunities, challenges § Review goals and objectives for the project § Solicit initial public input from CAC members Meeting #2 (Community Workshop) – May 17, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., The Rec Center § Generate broad public input § “Hands on” participation in identifying issues and proposed solutions (mapping exercise) § Extra effort will be made to invite youth, seniors, and other user groups to this workshop µ City Council will be invited to attend µ Staff will prepare a written report to City Council after the Community Workshop Meeting #3 (CAC) § Present Community Workshop products to CAC § Conduct “truthing” exercise with CAC to define priorities for further development µ Staff will present the emerging preferred alternative(s) at a City Council Study Session prior to the Community Open House to get direction and comments Meeting #4 (Community Open House) – Fall 2007 § Present refined plan elements to public in open house format that encourages one-on-one discussions of remaining issues and concerns. § Use questionnaire to provide an indication of general public acceptance of proposed plan µ City Council will be invited to attend Meeting #5 (CAC) – October 2007 § Present draft of the plan to the CAC § Get concurrence and recommendation for approval of the plan from the CAC § Identify “citizen champion(s)” to maintain project momentum as projects move forward in to implementation. µ There will be either a discussion item or written report at a City Council Study Session regarding the outcomes of the Community Open House and the CAC recommendations µ City Council accepts the final report and may adopt the final plan though a comprehensive plan amendment St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4b - Active Community Citizen Advisory Committee Page 4 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4c - City Hall Elevator Modernization Report and Resolution 2008-1800 Page 1 4c. Motion to adopt the attached Resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Capital Improvement Project No. 2008-1800, approving specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids to modernize the City Hall elevator system. BACKGROUND: The elevator in City Hall is original to the building, circa 1963. The only updates to the system were done in 1986 when part of the control system was replaced. The existing system has exceeded its lifecycle. The present system is described as a hydraulic lift with electronic control system. The new system would be the same, updated to meet current engineering and code standards. In 2007, the State of Minnesota adopted a new elevator code that mandates hydraulic elevators with single wall jacks, of the type in city hall, be replaced with double wall jacks within five years. This is intended to prevent accidental discharge of hydraulic fluids into the subsoil. Staff solicited proposals from three vertical transport consulting firms (elevator consultants) to design, provide specifications and manage the project. Based on the scope of services offered, the firm of Lerch Bates and Associates was chosen. The consultant surveyed our existing system and concurred with staff that the system has exceeded its lifecycle. They also recommended we proceed with the modernization now as they have experienced significant cost increases and equipment delays in other states when code changes similar to those enacted in Minnesota have occurred, especially as the mandatory replacement date approaches. The modernization project will yield virtually a 100% new system. FUNDING: This project is included in the 2007 Capital Improvement Program funded by the 2005 General Obligation Bond Fund. The cost estimate is as follows: Professional Services $ 12,825 Construction with 10% contingency $143,000 Total $155,825 Note: The one unknown factor on a project like this is the condition of the soils around the existing hydraulic jack. If the soils are found to be contaminated, it will result in additional costs. PROJECT TIMETABLE: List below is the anticipated timetable for this project: Report to City Council April 9, 2007 Advertise for bids April 12 to 26, 2007 Bid Opening April 30, 2007 Bid Tab Report to City Council May 7, 2007 Installation completed Fall 2007 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4c - City Hall Elevator Modernization Report and Resolution 2008-1800 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the attached Resolution which accepts the Facilities Superintendent’s report, establishes and orders Capital Improvement Project 2008-1800, approves specifications, and authorizes advertisement for bids for the modernization of the elevator system in City Hall. Attachment: Resolution Prepared by: John Altepeter, Facilities Superintendent Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4c - City Hall Elevator Modernization Report and Resolution 2008-1800 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 07- RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FACILITIES SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT, ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2008-1800, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2008-1800. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the Facilities Superintendent related to the modernization of the City Hall elevator system. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The Facilities Superintendent’s Report regarding the modernization of the elevator system in City Hall building is hereby accepted. 2. Such improvement as proposed is necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in the project report. 3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 2008-1800, is hereby established and ordered. 4. The plans and specifications for the making of the improvement, as prepared under the direction of the Facilities Superintendent, are approved. 5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvement. The advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days prior to the date and time bids will be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. 6. The Facilities Superintendent, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly after the letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid and results and a recommendation to the City Council for award of contract. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by City Council April 9, 2007 ___________________________________ ____________________________________ City Manager Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4d - Traffic Study 601 Parking Restrictions at Excelsior & Grand Page 1 4d. Traffic Study No. 601: Motion to adopt the Resolution authorizing the installation of parking restrictions on Excelsior Boulevard, Park Commons Drive, Grand Way, & Wolfe Parkway adjacent to the Excelsior & Grand development BACKGROUND: In 2003, staff worked with the developer and management of Excelsior & Grand to design a parking plan for the area which took both the resident and commercial parking needs into account. Over time, Excelsior & Grand has become more fully occupied and the needs of the businesses in the area have changed. This was anticipated by staff and Excelsior & Grand management, and the initial parking plan was expected to change. Public Works staff has been working with the management and residents of Excelsior & Grand, staff from Hennepin County, the Police Department, and staff from Community Development and Traffic Departments to revise the parking restrictions. Parking Modifications/Restrictions: A plan of the recommended revised parking restrictions is attached. Staff and TOLD realize that this plan may be subject to slight modifications over the next several years as the needs of the businesses or residents in the area change. The intent of this new parking plan is to authorize parking restrictions and loading zones which are in place and being used; and, to prevent parking on bump outs and the traffic circle, which were intended to be no parking. Changes to the existing parking restrictions are minor, and mainly affect the retail areas of Excelsior & Grand. The revisions to the parking plan have nothing to do with the traffic issues at Trader Joe’s which are being dealt with separately. Authorizing the restrictions by resolution will allow the Police Department to enforce the parking restrictions for the Excelsior & Grand area. Excelsior Boulevard Changes are proposed only to the parking bay directly west of Grand Way on the north side of Excelsior Boulevard. The proposed changes are to clarify the earlier restrictions, which on the map showed that the entire parking bay from the corner of Grand Way to the parking ramp to the west as Loading Zone/Bus Stop. The revised plan shows the first four parking spaces west of Grand Way on the north side of Excelsior Boulevard as “No Parking / Loading Zone” and will also serve as a bus stop. The attached resolution authorizes “One-Hour Parking” restrictions on the north side of Excelsior Boulevard from Princeton Lane to Monterey Drive, except the area that is designated as a loading zone. This restriction was shown on the original parking plan in 2003, but was never authorized by resolution or installed. City staff and Excelsior & Grand management are in agreement that this restriction should be authorized and installed at this time. Excelsior Boulevard is a county road, and staff from Hennepin County have agreed to install and maintain parking restriction signage which is approved by City resolution. All parking on the south side of Excelsior Boulevard will remain unchanged. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4d - Traffic Study 601 Parking Restrictions at Excelsior & Grand Page 2 Wolfe Parkway All parking on Wolfe Parkway will remain unchanged. Park Commons Drive North side – Changes proposed: “No Parking” on the traffic circle. “No Parking / Loading Zone” for the first 5 spaces east of Grand Way. All other parking remains unchanged. South side –Changes proposed: “No Parking” on the traffic circle. “No Parking” on the bump outs at the two entrances to the parking ramps and the loading dock next to the east parking ramp. In the parking bay immediately west of Grand Way: the three spaces furthest to the west will be designated as “No Parking / Loading Zone”, the next space to the east will be designated as “Police Parking Only”, and the four spaces furthest to the east will be designated as “One-Hour Parking”. All other parking remains unchanged. Meridian Lane Changes are proposed only to the newly created bump out area on the east side of Meridian Lane. This bump out area will be designated as “No Parking”. All other parking on Meridian Lane will remain unchanged. Grand Way All parking stalls on Grand Way south of Park Commons Drive will be restricted to “30-Minute Parking”. All parking stalls on Grand Way north of Park commons Drive will be restricted to “One-Hour Parking”. Previously, there were 15-, 30- and 60-minute parking restrictions on Grand Way. Princeton Lane There are no changes proposed to the restrictions on Princeton Lane. Loading Zones: Loading zones are restricted spaces for short term parking for service and delivery vehicles. Monitoring the use of these spaces will need to be done by both the developer (TOLD) and the City to insure compliance and need. In most cases, rather than restricting the use of these spaces “around-the-clock", the developer is requesting that the loading zone times be restricted to only certain periods of the day. At other times, the parking spaces will be available for normal customer or resident parking, i.e. the loading zone on Park Commons Drive just west of Grand Way will likely be limited to loading zone use from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. At other times of the day, a One-Hour parking restriction will be in place. The one loading zone that will not be modified is the loading zone on the north side of Excelsior Boulevard, west of Grand Way. This loading zone is also used as a bus stop and parking will not be allowed at any time. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4d - Traffic Study 601 Parking Restrictions at Excelsior & Grand Page 3 Snow Removal Restrictions: The entire Excelsior & Grand area is covered under Resolution No. 03-008. This modification to the parking restrictions in the area will not change anything regarding snow removal. Accessible Parking Spaces: Excelsior & Grand meets all Minnesota Accessibility Code requirements for accessible parking spaces. These spaces are not addressed in this parking plan as they are not required to be authorized by resolution. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council rescind Resolution No. 03-007 which authorizes past restrictions that are no longer relevant, and adopt the new parking restrictions on Park Commons Drive, Grand Way, Meridian Lane, and Excelsior Boulevard as described above. Attachments: Revised Parking Plan (supplement) Resolution Prepared by: Laura Adler, Engineering Program Coordinator Through: Scott Brink, City Engineer Reviewed by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4d - Traffic Study 601 Parking Restrictions at Excelsior & Grand Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 07-046 RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 03-007 AND AUTHORIZING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD, PARK COMMONS DRIVE, GRAND WAY WOLFE PARKWAY, MERIDIAN LANE AND PRINCETON LANE TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 601 WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has studied and has determined that traffic controls are necessary at these locations, and WHEREAS, existing parking Resolution No. 03-007 currently prescribes traffic controls in this area which are no longer relevant. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that Resolution No. 03-007 be rescinded. LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install the following controls: Excelsior Boulevard: 1. The first four (4) parking spaces west of Grand Way, on the north side, will be designated as a “No Parking/Loading Zone”. 2. All other parking spaces on the north side of Excelsior Boulevard from Princeton Lane to Monterey Drive will be designated as “One-Hour parking”. Park Commons Drive: 3. North side: a. “One-Hour Parking” from Wolfe Parkway on the west to Grand Way on the east. b. The first five (5) parking stalls east of Grand Way will be designated “No Parking/Loading Zone”. c. “One-Hour Parking” from the loading zone on the west to Wolfe Parkway on the east. d. “No Parking” from Wolfe Parkway on the east to Monterey Drive on the west. 4. South side: a. “One-Hour Parking” in the parking bay west of Grand Way, except the three (3) parking stalls nearest the entrance to the parking ramp will be designated as a “No Parking/Loading Zone”; and, one (1) “Police Parking Only” space in the parking bay immediately east of the loading zone. b. “No Parking/Loading Zone” in the parking bay east of Grand Way. c. “No Parking” on the bump out areas at the entrances to the loading dock and St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4d - Traffic Study 601 Parking Restrictions at Excelsior & Grand Page 5 parking ramp on the block immediately east of Grand Way. d. “No Parking” on the bump out areas at the entrance to the parking ramp on the block immediately west of Grand Way. e. “One-Hour Parking” in the parking bay immediately east of Meridian Lane. f. “No Parking” on the bump out area between the parking bay east of Meridian Lane and Monterey Avenue. 5. Roundabout: The roundabout shall be designated as “No Parking”. Meridian Lane: 6. West side: The first four (4) parking spaces north of Excelsior Boulevard will be designated as a “No Parking/Loading Zone”. 7. East side: The bump out area north of Excelsior Boulevard will be designated “No Parking/Loading Zone”. Princeton Lane: 8. The first four (4) parking spaces north of Excelsior Boulevard on the east side, will be designated as a “No Parking/Loading Zone”. Grand Way: 9. All parking spaces between Excelsior Boulevard and Park Commons Drive will be designated “30-Minute Parking”. 10. All parking spaces between Park Commons Drive and Wolfe Parkway will be designated “One-Hour Parking”. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4e - Bid Tab 2900 Block Raleigh-Salem Aves. Alley Improvement Project Page 1 4e. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Standard Sidewalk, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $62,561.55 for Alley Improvement Project – 2900 Block Raleigh Avenue/Salem Avenue, City Project No. 2007-2900. BACKGROUND: Bids were received on Monday, March 26, 2007 for the construction of a concrete alley in the 2900 block of Raleigh Avenue and Salem Avenue. This project was initiated through a petition signed by 56% of the benefiting property owners. A total of six (6) bids were received for this project. An advertisement for bids was published in the Sun Sailor on March 8, and March 15, 2007 and in the Construction Bulletin on March 12 and March 19, 2007. A summary of the bid results is as follows: CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT Standard Sidewalk, Inc. $62,561.55 Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. $63,232.90 Concrete Idea, Inc. $65,686.00 Pember Companies, Inc. $66,253.50 Fitol-Hintz Construction, Inc. $85,809.00 Create Construction, LLC $87,447.00 Engineer’s Estimate $74,818.00 EVALUATION OF BIDS: A review of the bids indicates Standard Sidewalk, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid. This contractor has satisfactorily completed projects in the past for the City. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: 100% of the cost for the concrete alley paving is to be assessed to the abutting property owners. A total of 19 properties will be assessed. The costs will be apportioned in accordance with the City’s special assessment policy with direct and indirect benefits. ASSESSMENT CONSIDERATIONS: The assessment hearing for Project No. 2007-2900 was held on January 16, 2007. The property owners had 30 days to file an appeal from the date of the assessment hearing. The 30-day appeal period expired on February 15, 2007 and as of that date the City had received no appeals. CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE: Work is anticipated to begin in mid-May after road restrictions are removed. Adjacent residents will receive notice of the construction schedule once a firm starting date has been determined. Staff will also schedule a meeting with the affected homeowners prior to the start of construction to review the proposed work and answer any questions they may have. Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager Reviewed by: Scott Brink, City Engineer Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4f - Sanitary Sewer Project Mainline Rehab 2007-2200 Page 1 4f. Motion to adopt resolution accepting the Project Report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2006-2200 and Project No. 2007-2200, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisements for bids. BACKGROUND: The existing sanitary sewer system is starting to age and in need of some repair to keep it at acceptable standards. The majority of the sanitary sewer system was installed in the 1950's and 1960's when the City experienced rapid growth. The design life of most sanitary sewers is about 100 years. Due to soil conditions, structural defects, wear and tear, overloading, corrosion and deterioration, most systems do not last that long, our system is no exception. Similar to other City infrastructure (i.e. streets and buildings) our system is starting to reach the age that it will require attention in order to maintain its structural integrity. Staff is implementing a proactive program to repair and rehabilitate the defects before they become failures. ANALYSIS: The city’s sanitary sewer mainlines have been inspected for defects such as structural cracks, inflow and infiltration, root intrusion, and any other special maintenance needs. Based on current video inspections and maintenance records, staff has selected approximately 6 600 feet or 10 blocks of pipe to reline with this year’s project. The majority of the work selected will occur in the Fern Hill Neighborhood, along with short relining segments occurring in the Birchwood, Aquila and Cobblecrest Neighborhoods (see attached maps). The relining process will rehabilitate or renew these sections of aging pipe and is expected to extend their service life another fifty plus years. The rehabilitation work will utilize a “trenchless” method of installation referred to as Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP). This CIPP rehabilitation process basically involves insertion of a folded/collapsed lining into the pipe between the manholes that is expanded against the inside diameter of the existing (host) pipe by water or steam pressure, where it then hardens and essentially results in a new pipe inside of the old pipe. This process eliminates deep open trench excavations in the street by conventional pipe replacement methods. The Contractor will typically line one or two blocks of pipe in a day. During the relining process homes connected to the line will be asked to restrict their water use for about 12 hours. The contractor will be required to notify each of the affected homes 7 days in advance and again 24 hours in advance of the work on each line segment. COSTS AND FUNDING: The Engineer’s Estimated for the proposed work is $364,170 which includes 10% for contingencies and 12% for engineering and administration. The Department has budgeted $368,680 for the combined sanitary sewer relining projects which will come from the Sewer Utility Fund. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4f - Sanitary Sewer Project Mainline Rehab 2007-2200 Page 2 PROJECT TIMELINE: Should the City Council approve the Project Report, it is anticipated that the following schedule could be met: • Approval of Plans/Authorization to Bid by City Council April 9, 2007 • Advertise for bids Early May • Bid Opening May 24, 2007 • Bid Tab Report to City Council; Award contract June 4, 2007 • Construction Summer 2007 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Project Report and adoption of the attached resolution which establishes and orders Improvement Project No. 2006-2200 and Project No. 2007-2200, thereby authorizing staff to advertise for bids. Attachments: Resolution Project Maps (Supplement) Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager Reviewed by: Scott Anderson, Utilities Superintendent Mike Rardin, Public Works Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager, HR Director St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4f - Sanitary Sewer Project Mainline Rehab 2007-2200 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 07-047 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT, ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2006-2200 AND 2007-2200, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2006-2200 AND 2007-2200 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report related to the Sanitary Sewer Relining Project – Project No. 2006-2200 and Project No. 2007-2200. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 2006-2200 and Project No. 2007-2200 is hereby accepted. 2. Such improvements as proposed are necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in the Project Report. 3. The proposed projects, designated as Project No. 2006-2200 and Project No. 2007-2200, are hereby established and ordered. 4. The plans and specifications for the making of these improvements, as prepared under the direction of the City Engineer, or designee, are approved. 5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official newspaper and at least one week in the Construction Bulletin, an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvement under said-approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days prior to the date and time of receipt of bids, and specify the work to be done, state the date and time bids will be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4f - Sanitary Sewer Project Mainline Rehab 2007-2200 Page 4 6. The City Engineer, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly after the letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a recommendation to the City Council. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4g - Contract Amendment Hwy 7 - Wooddale Ave Interchange 2004-1700 Page 1 4g. Motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract 129-06 which provides additional engineering consulting services for the Highway 7 / Wooddale Avenue Interchange project, Project No. 2004-1700. BACKGROUND: As part of the Elmwood Land Use and Transportation Study, completed in 2003, the Hwy 7/Wooddale Avenue/36th Street area was identified for redevelopment. Consistent with this study, redevelopment projects have begun to move forward in this area. As the City's traffic consultant, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. (SRF) completed several traffic studies for the Hwy 7/Wooddale Avenue/36th Street area at that time. SRF and City staff then participated in discussions with Mn/DOT staff regarding potential grade-separated concepts for the intersection of Hwy 7/Wooddale Avenue. As a result of those discussions, the City submitted a request for federal funding during the Regional STIP Solicitation process in 2005. From this solicitation, the City of St. Louis Park was successful in obtaining about $5.9 million in federal funds to aid in constructing a proposed grade-separated intersection at Hwy 7/Wooddale Avenue. Shortly after receiving notice of being awarded these federal funds, Council directed staff to tentatively schedule this project for construction in 2009. To aid the City in the development of this project, at staffs request SRF developed a planning guide last year for us to meet that timeline. The SRF planning guide proposed four phases to move this project to the construction stage. During October of 2006, the City entered into a contract with SRF for Phase I of this process, an areawide traffic study which consisted of: § An update of the 20-year forecast volumes for all major roadways in the City § An evaluation of the TH 7/Excelsior Boulevard/Louisiana Avenue/Monterey Drive subarea to determine existing and future system needs from a mid-level context § An operations analysis of the future interchange area of TH 7/Wooddale Avenue/36th Street to guide the development of a preferred interchange concept This work was necessary to prepare for the analysis and modeling necessary to more fully evaluate the earlier developed interchange concepts plus lay the foundation for the eventual preparation of project design layouts. SRF recently completed their work on Phase I and submitted their reports for further use. Council received a report on the Phase I study on March 26, 2007. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: The next phase of this project development process, Phase II, is best described as a public development and comparison of interchange concepts. A brief summary of the work proposed for this phase is outlined below. Please note that staff provided a written report on this matter as part of the last study session. At that time some questions were posed to staff by a Councilmember and a resident regarding the scope of the study. Please note that the scope of work to be undertaken takes into consideration the questions which were posed: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4g - Contract Amendment Hwy 7 - Wooddale Ave Interchange 2004-1700 Page 2 Concept Design Work/Project Management The concept design work will build on the work that was previously completed for the STIP application (two concepts), as well as the traffic forecasting and operational analysis work recently finished in this area. We anticipate the use of the existing two concepts, with minor modifications based on the traffic forecasts, as well as the creation of a third concept. We have anticipated further revisions to these concepts throughout the project process and have included those revisions in our work plan. Tasks included under this category include: § Collection/review of the base map data. We will use the data previously prepared for this area, with minimal site survey work to update the topography (Dworsky site). Property lines and ownership will be verified. § Develop up to three (3) concept alternatives (and typical sections) and refine as needed. § Preparation of bridge design concepts and rendering at the interchange for the preferred alternative. Includes one artist rendering of the bridge, one gateway concept and one gateway detail. § Compute environmental impact areas for each alternative and summarize in a matrix. § Compute concept cost estimates for each of the three alternatives. § Prepare alternatives analysis matrix and report to summarize and document the preferred alternative selection. § General correspondence, coordination, scheduling and PMT (Project Management Team) meetings. Assumes six (6) PMT meetings. PMT to consist of SRF and City staff, Mn/DOT, Three Rivers Park District, Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority, Metro Transit, and Federal Highway Administration. Traffic Operations Analysis To assist in the selection of the preferred concept, an operations analysis will be conducted for up to three (3) concepts. Year 2030 intersection volumes for each of the alternatives will be developed using the year 2030 (no-build) volumes from Phase I of this study. The appropriate software program (such as Rodel or VISSIM) will be used. The operations analysis will also take into consideration the potential at-grade freight operations, LRT operations and pedestrian/bicycle traffic on the nearby rail corridor. A memorandum describing the results of the traffic analysis will be completed as part of this work. This category also includes preparation and attendance for up to two meetings with Mn/DOT and City staff to discuss technical details of the traffic operations analysis. Environmental Inventory/Investigation A solid evaluation of alternatives requires a thorough understanding of potential environmental and permitting issues prior to determining a preferred alternative. Federal laws require proactive avoidance of wetlands, cultural resources, parks, trails, wildlife refuges, threatened/ endangered species and low income/minority populations and must be addressed in the early stages of the project. Completion of an environmental inventory during the concept alternative development phase of the project will assist in alternative evaluation and lay the initial groundwork for completion of necessary environmental documentation. The environmental inventory will begin with gathering data about the project area from a variety of sources including federal/state/county/local databases on soils, identified contaminated sites, previously inventoried cultural resources, threatened/endangered species, wetlands and other community issues. Data gathered from these sources will be mapped and documented and used to evaluate and compare alternatives, noting St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4g - Contract Amendment Hwy 7 - Wooddale Ave Interchange 2004-1700 Page 3 the limitations in data availability at this early stage. While impact calculations cannot be at the level of precision required for later environmental documentation given limitations of both design development and available data, they are a valid base for relative comparisons between alternatives. The resulting environmental analysis will then be placed within the overall evaluation matrix to facilitate comparison of alternative cost and performance as well as impacts. Public Involvement With a project of this nature and complexity, it is important to begin the process of agency and public involvement/coordination early in the project development. The public input, combined with the multidisciplinary experience of the project management team and the approach employed by SRF and the City, will result in a quality end product. SRF will work with the City to develop a public involvement and agency coordination process that best fits the City's needs. A suggested number of proposed agency coordination, public, and neighborhood organization meetings, as well as individual meetings with businesses/schools are detailed below. Tasks included under this category include: § Early coordination/communication/meetings with other agencies. § Public Meetings includes up to six (6) small group meetings (Canadian Pacific Railroad, Central Community Center/Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School, and nearby businesses), one meeting for each of the Elmwood and Sorenson Neighborhood Groups, two public informational meetings and up to three City Council Work Sessions. § Preparation of up to three project newsletters - SRF is to prepare up to 700 copies of each newsletter and distribute via U.S. Mail based on electronic mailing/distribution list to be prepared by City of St. Louis Park. § Development of material for the City website - graphics/text for initial information and two updates. PROJECT SCHEDULE: As mentioned earlier in this report, SRF developed a planning guide last year to aid the City in the development of this project. The SRF planning guide proposes four phases to move this project to the construction stage. The project schedule has been updated to reflect the recently completed Phase I work and the Phase II work proposed above. The attached Project Schedule (Updated March 2007) provides the basic steps in each of the four phases along with a project timeline. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4g - Contract Amendment Hwy 7 - Wooddale Ave Interchange 2004-1700 Page 4 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: A Proposal from SRF dated March 15, 2007 estimates the cost for the additional Phase II work at $117,000. All work performed under this contract is paid for on a time and materials basis. The initial source of funding for this study is the HRA levy proceeds. The professional services cost for Contract 129-06 with SRF is estimated as follows: Original Contract (Phase I work) $ 35,000 Amendment No. 1 (Phase II work) $ 117,000 Total $ 152,000 CONTRACT TERMS: The following terms are incorporated into this contract: 1. Phase II contract work is scheduled for completion October 2007. 2. Compensation is based on actual work performed with a maximum contract amount of $152,000. 3. SRF has independent contractor status. 4. City may terminate this contract with seven (7) days notice. The document utilized for this contract is the City’s standard professional services agreement developed by the City Attorney. Attachments: Project Schedule - Updated March 2007 (Supplement) Amendment No. 1 Prepared by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4g - Contract Amendment Hwy 7 - Wooddale Ave Interchange 2004-1700 Page 5 AMENDMENT NO 1. TO CITY of ST. LOUIS PARK CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 129-06 THIS AGREEMENT is made on April 9, 2007, by and between the CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as “City”), and SRF Consulting Group, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (hereinafter referred to as “SRF”). 1. BACKGROUND: The parties have previously entered into an agreement for consulting services dated October 18, 2006 (“Initial Agreement”). The Initial Agreement authorizes SRF to provide engineering consulting services for Phase I of project 2004-1700 at a cost not to exceed $35,000. 2. ITEM NO. 1: SCOPE OF SERVICES: This paragraph shall be amended to include the additional Phase II engineering services outlined in the SRF proposal dated March 15, 2007. 3. ITEM NO. 2: TIME FOR PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES: This paragraph is amended to reflect the revised Project Schedule (Updated March 2007) provided by SRF on March 15, 2007. 4. ITEM NO. 3: COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES: Subject to the modifications set forth herein, the not to exceed compensation amount shall increase by $117,000 from $35,000 to $152,000. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective duly authorized officers. EXECUTED as to the day and year first above written. SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC. CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK By:________________________________ By:________________________________ Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Title:_______________________________ and________________________________ Thomas Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4h - Final Payment Contract 50-06 Hardrives Inc. Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 07-048 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 2005-1000 CONTRACT NO. 50-06 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, as follows: 1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated April 17, 2006, Hardrives, Inc. has satisfactorily completed the street improvements, as per Contract No. 50-06. 2. The Director of Public Works has filed his recommendations for final acceptance of the work. 3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is directed to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. Original Contract Price $ 910,880.70 Change Order/Overrun 8,338.20 Underrun 32,457.94 Previous Payments 795,902.53 Balance Due $90,858.43 Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4i - Final Payment Contract 83-06 Hardrives Inc. Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 07-049 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 2005-1100 CONTRACT NO. 83-06 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, as follows: 1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated June 19, 2006, Hardrives, Inc. has satisfactorily completed the street improvements, as per Contract No. 83-06. 2. The Director of Public Works has filed his recommendations for final acceptance of the work. 3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is directed to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. Original Contract Price $ 312,860.60 Change Order 7,402.90 Overrun 2,781.12 Previous Payments 287,465.81 Balance Due $35,578.81 Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4j - Contract Amendment Excel Blvd Streetscape Project Page 1 4j. Motion to approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract 98-04 providing additional professional services related to Excelsior Boulevard Street Improvement Project, Project No. 2004-0400. BACKGROUND: The City Council approved a contract on October 4, 2004 with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $77,183 for design, participation in the public process, and plan preparation services related to the Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape Improvement (Special Service District No. 4). As a result of additional work efforts needed that were not included in the original contract, the contract was amended on May 1, 2006 to $93,033 (Amendment No. 1). The additional work efforts at that time included additional meetings with property owners and business owners, legal descriptions for landscape easements and revisions to the plans and specifications. The streetscape improvement project is being done in conjunction with Hennepin County’s road reconstruction project. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The original contract and Amendment No. 1 provided for a specific amount of hours required to design, participate in the public process, and prepare plans for Project No. 2004-0400. As the design and final plans have neared completion, staff has determined that additional services are needed to ensure that the streetscape plans meet the full expectations and intent of the final product. The additional services requested essentially include additional hours for meetings with property owners related to the landscape easements. Additional hours are also needed to evaluate and determine with staff, reliable and aesthetically appropriate products to specify and install for crosswalks and lighting. This is described in more detail in the attached Exhibit C provided by SRF. The additional amount requested by SRF per Amendment 2 is expected to finalize the streetscape design services. FUNDING: The funding for this work is included as a part of the Excelsior Boulevard project previously approved by Council. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Contract No. 98-04 be amended to increase the contract amount by $13,200 to a total cost of $106,233 in order to provide additional preliminary engineering services for Improvement Project No. 2004-0400 as described above. Attachments: Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 98-04 Exhibit “C” SRF Letter Prepared By: Scott Brink, City Engineer Reviewed By: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved By: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4j - Contract Amendment Excel Blvd Streetscape Project Page 2 CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 98-04 THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 to Contract No. 98-04 is made on April 9, 2007, between the CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, a Minnesota municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as “CITY” and SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC. hereinafter referred to as “SRF”. BACKGROUND. On October 4, 2004, the City and SRF entered into Contract No. 98-04 for professional services for the Streetscape project preparation on Excelsior Boulevard west of Highway 100. The contract was subsequently adjusted on May 1, 2006 as Amendment 1. The current agreement provides services for data collection, public involvement, preliminary design, preparation of final plans and specifications, and bidding administration. Since that time it has been determined additional services are necessary to complete the project, including additional public information and property owner meetings, and evaluating suitable products for lighting and crosswalks as described in the attached Exhibit C. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above facts and mutual covenants herein contained, it is hereby agreed that Contract No. 98-04 is amended as follows: 1. The scope of work shall be amended to include the additional work described in the attached Exhibit “C” and made part of this Agreement. 2. The length of Contract No. 98-04 shall be completed by June 1, 2007. 3. The total compensation to SRF for all services rendered pursuant to Contract No. 98-04, as amended, shall not exceed $106,233. IT IS FURTHER AGREED that all other provisions of Contract No. 98-04 shall remain unchanged and fully effective, and this Amendment shall become an integral part thereof. EXECUTED as to the day and year first above written. SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC. CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK By:________________________________ By:________________________________ Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Title:_______________________________ and________________________________ Thomas Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4j - Contract Amendment Excel Blvd Streetscape Project Page 3 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4j - Contract Amendment Excel Blvd Streetscape Project Page 4 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4k - Contract with Environmental Wood Page 1 4k. Motion to authorize execution of a contract with Environmental Wood Supply, L.L.C. for the management of the city transfer site (Boneyard). BACKGROUND: For many years, the city has been using the site located at 2501 Edgewood Avenue South (commonly referred to as “the Boneyard’) for disposal and transfer of such items as street sweepings, water main fill and spoils, tree waste and miscellaneous other items. For many years, this site enabled the city to dispose of clean fill at the site, saving the city hauling and disposal expenses. The site is now full. More fill cannot be added to this site and use of this site must change accordingly. The city has an opportunity to change the way to dispose of street sweeping, leaves and tree waste by using entering into the proposed contract with Environmental Wood Supply L.L.C. (“EWS”). EWS is a subsidiary of the District Energy Plant, located in downtown St. Paul. EWS has proposed to utilize the site as a wood waste transfer site. EWS will take in the city’s wood waste, process it and remove it for burning as a renewable, low emission biofuel at the District Energy Plant in St. Paul. EWS will accept waste from selected private tree contractors for the same purpose. Also, the city will continue to use this site for transfer of spoils of water mains and similar operations, with the intent of recycling this material on site, for in-house reuse. EWS will facilitate and accommodate this use, as well as process wood waste and haul out all fall leaf sweepings. BENEFITS: This proposal would benefit the city by reducing costs (up to $15,000 annually); reusing wood waste as a renewable, environmentally friendly biofuel; removing fall leaf sweepings (trucked to Hutchinson for conversion to compost –an environmentally friendly alternative); and use a site that can no longer sustain itself as an in-fill area. ISSUES: There may be an increase in traffic into and out of the site, additional noise from chipping material, and dust along driveway from increased traffic. These are all issues that can be addressed and corrected if they are a problem once the contract begins. EWS has been at the site periodically over the last year working out many of the potential issues in advance of this contract. This contract will begin April 2007, for a term of 6 years, with the city reducing costs that would normally be incurred, such as wood waste processing, disposal and transport and transport and disposal of fall leaf sweeping. The contract can be absolved in 30 days if the city is dissatisfied. City Attorney, Tom Scott, has reviewed the contract. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends entering into an agreement with Environmental Wood Supply, L.L.C. to use and manage the city’s wood accumulation site located at 2501 Edgewood Avenue South. Prepared by: Jim Vaughan, Environmental Coordinator Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4l - Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes 013107 Page 1 1 OFFICIAL MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, January 31, 2007 The Rec Center Programmers Office 1. Call to Order Chair George Foulkes called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. Commission members present: Bruce Cornwall, George Foulkes, George Hagemann, Steve Hallfin, Kirk Hawkinson, Lauren Webb-Hazlett and Tom Worthington. Commission member absent: none. Staff present: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno, Program Superintendent, and Stacy Voelker, Recording Secretary. 2. Presentations: American Legion Baseball Association (7 p.m.): Introductions were made with Mark Jerve, General Manager, Mike Streitz, head coach, and Geoff Boyer, Head Coach, Jr. Legion/Mantle, of the American Legion Baseball Association. Mr. Jerve indicated he was an assistant coach prior to moving into the general manager position. Mr. Streitz distributed an overview of the association which offers baseball to 16-18 year- olds and includes the American Legion Post as the governing body. Individuals who live in St. Louis Park or go to school in St. Louis Park are allowed to play. There is a waiver process between the association and Benilde-St. Margaret’s school. A majority of players are also on the high school team so the association works closely with the High School. Tryouts are generally held in fall; may have spring tryouts if there are openings. Their annual budget is $14,000 and relies solely on registrations. The association has charged $500 in the past to meet expenses; last year $300 was charged and they anticipate this year the fee to be $200-250. $500 registration fee is comparable to other associations in area. The Babe Ruth fee is lower so may have lost players to them in past. The association works hard at fund raising, pancake breakfast (to be held Feb. 25 from 9-1), pull tabs, and classic tournaments. They will host the state junior tournament this year at Dakota Field with Carlson Field as back up. Mr. Cornwall inquired where the association advertises; Mr. Steitz advised in the Sun Sailor, postings, and through players selling tickets. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4l - Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes 013107 Page 2 2 Mr. Birno advised Commission members of merger discussions. During those discussions, the Legion acquired 16 year-old players. Mr. Streitz advised both groups were involved in all discussions. Mr. Hallfin inquired on the number of games, tournaments, and league specifics. Mr. Streitz advised they are in the South Hennepin legion league and they play 30 games prior to playoff, including four weekend tournaments. Mr. Hallfin inquired on the Junior Legion/Mantle Team. Mr. Streitz advised Mickey Mantle is a different association. Mr. Hallfin inquired on staff and was advised Mr. Streitz and Mr. Boyer are paid as coaches. Mr. Worthington solicited comments for the city. Mr. Streitz advised the playing surface at Dakota Park is in need of repair. Mr. Birno indicated the heat spell last year was an issue on the fields and sprinkler heads have been repaired. Mr. Streitz commended Dave Vann and all the city people have been great to work with. He inquired if the plan is to keep ages 16 and above on those fields to which Mr. Birno confirmed. Mr. Hawkinson inquired if there have been spectator issues. Mr. Streitz indicated spectators have been good. Mr. Jerve advised he has coached in St. Louis Park for eight years and has only had one minor incident with a parent in that time. Mr. Jerve inquired on long term plans for Paul Frank Field as baseballs have been hit into houses. Mr. Birno advised it was an issue; staff installed a net last fall along with renovating the field, infield, and concession stand. Commission and City thanked Mr. Streitz, Mr. Jerve, and Mr. Boyer. * 3. Approval of Minutes • December 13, 2006 It was moved by Commission member Mr. Hagemann to approve minutes from the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission as presented, seconded by Commission member Mr. Cornwall. The motion passed 7-0. 4. New Business a. 2007 Capital Improvement Projects Ms. Walsh and Mr. Birno provided overview of CIP projects for 2007. Projects include Ainsworth Park Sun Shelter; Aquila Park field fence (field 2); Birchwood Park trail and landscaping; Cedar Knoll Park/Carlson field fence replacement, and new light fixtures; Junior High School field improvements; Lamplighter Park trail; Louisiana Oaks storage building; Minikahda Vista park irrigation update; Park signs; playground equipment additions (climbing features and public art); playground equipment replacement at Bronx, Cedarhurst, Fern Hill, Knollwood Green, Oregon and Sunset Parks; Rec Center Aquatic Park equipment replacement; Rec Center boiler re-tube; repair and seal coat Rec Center St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4l - Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes 013107 Page 3 3 parking lot; Regional trail connection; trail reconstruction at Aquila, Carpenter, Franklin and Walker Parks; and work on Westwood Hills parking lot and entrance trail. Members briefly discussed the projects. Mr. Hagemann inquired on the City using permeable paving systems. Ms. Walsh advised it has very low use in this climate; private organizations have used in over flow parking lots. Mr. Cornwall advised it is a lot more expensive, very porous, not seal coated, and requires more maintenance as it gets clogged. Mr. Cornwall will provide information on this system at a future meeting. Members briefly discussed the Vision St. Louis Park and Ms. Walsh advised the Council will be in a retreat the last weekend in February to further discuss. Mr. Hagemann inquired on the plan for the entrance to The Rec Center. Ms. Walsh advised the benches are currently utilized by skate boarders. The cost was unjustified to remove concrete benches so metal items will be placed on the benches to discourage skate boarders from that area. b. Summer Program Overview Mr. Birno provided information on the evening concert series; Farmers Market with strolling musicians; summer playgrounds; summer soccer and t-ball programs; adult sports; the Aquatic Park; Parktacular; skateboard camps; Fun Run; Ice Cream Social/Kids Garage Sale; mini US open; and Art programs. New programs include Sandlot Baseball and Job Training program. Mr. Hawkinson inquired if the city has contacted DECA through high school. Mr. Birno advised will have Jenny Buskey contact them. Ms. Walsh indicated good volunteers for Michelle Margo to contact for the fun runs. Mr. Worthington and Ms. Webb-Hazlett discussed DECA options. Ms. Webb-Hazlett will advise of contact (Sophia Ross at the Senior High School). Mr. Birno advised participation has increased; restrictions are being put onto some programs due to large participation. c. Bee Hive and Trail Connection to Regional Trail Ms. Walsh distributed a map showing the regional trail, bee hive location, and Roadside Park. Mr. Birno advised of the process of moving bee hives to another location. Currently they are in Lilac Park; want to move to Roadside Park as that park will remain when Highway 100 is renovated. Staff is working with SHPO and MnDOT on relocation project. The bee hives will be added, large items will be restored and will have trail connection to the Regional Trail. Roadside Park would be a historical park. Mr. Birno advised of a DNR grant this year which the city will apply for to create the trail connection. Mr. Worthington feels it is a good location for historical signage and inquired about renaming. Ms. Walsh advised staff has discussed. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4l - Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes 013107 Page 4 4 5. Old Business a. West 36th Street Art Update Ms. Walsh advised a panel met to review art for three locations: southwest corner of West 36th and Wooddale; Hoigaard Village site; and West 36th Street streetscape. Initially there were 24 artists which were narrowed down to three per location. The three artists will present proposals in March. Mr. Hagemann briefly discussed the three locations and diverse proposals. 6. Communications a. Chair Mr. Hagemann advised he was pleased with the meeting and information it provided. b. Commissioners Mr. Cornwall was pleased with information. Mr. Worthington indicated he attended the meeting held by Sprint/Nextel on proposed tower in Browndale Park. Attendees were not pleased with proposal; Sprint/Nextel withdrew proposal. Mr. Worthington complimented Mr. Foulkes on first meeting as Chair. Mr. Hawkinson suggested including an option for a donation to the Scholarship Fund by adding a check box or line on registration form. Members discussed and feel should include “Optional Donation to Scholarship Fund” line with amount. Mr. Hawkinson suggested Commission members attend association meetings as reciprocation. Mr. Birno advised staff is assigned to each association and attends a minimum of two meetings per year. Commissioners are welcome to attend. Mr. Hagemann inquired on a Lacrosse meeting. Mr. Birno advised a meeting will be held Friday, February 2 to discuss procedure to become an organized association. Mr. Hagemann inquired on facility availability; Mr. Birno suggested Cedar Manor. Mr. Hagemann inquired if new MnDOT trail that goes along Highway 100 is on plow scheduled. Ms. Walsh will inquire with Public Works. Mr. Foulkes complimented the city on the cutting of trees on the trails at Westwood Hills Nature Center. He indicated the trails are used annually and actively. Suggested trails be on a snow plow schedule. c. Program Report None. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4l - Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes 013107 Page 5 5 d. Directors Report None. 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. It was moved by Commission member Mr. Worthington to adjourn, seconded by Commission member Mr. Hawkinson. The motion passed 7-0. Respectfully submitted, Stacy Voelker Administrative Secretary St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4m - Planning Commission Minutes 022807 Page 1 OFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA February 28, 2007--6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer, Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Jerry Timian MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Meg McMonigal, Adam Fulton, Gary Morrison, Sean Walther, Nancy Sells 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of January 3, 2007 Commissioner Robertson moved approval of the minutes. Commissioner Kramer seconded the motion, and the motion was approved on a vote of 4-0. Commissioner Morris arrived at 6:03 p.m. Commissioner Timian arrived at 6:04 p.m. 3. Hearings A. Amendments to Landscaping and Parking Zoning Ordinances Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 07-02-ZA Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the landscaping section of the staff report. His summary of the proposed amendments included consolidation of regulations into one section, simplify the screening, revise formulas for minimum required plants, create alternative landscaping options, and miscellaneous non-substantive changes. He discussed the amendments in detail. Adam Fulton, Associate Planner, presented the off-street parking section of the staff report. He explained the purpose of the amendments is to improve how the ordinance is understood by modifying the language. Redundant verbiage is also proposed to be removed. Design requirements are proposed to more accurately reflect current standards to fit modern types of developments. This includes language specifying that parking lots have to be maintained in good repair. He explained the ordinance also needs language to explicitly permit pavers and permeable pavers. Revised language needs to make clear what uses can take place on parking lots. Finally, bicycle parking requirements are being St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4m - Planning Commission Minutes 022807 Page 2 added. Mr. Fulton explained that currently bicycle parking is offered as a bonus as a parking reduction requirement. In the proposed amendments, bicycle parking will simply be part of the requirement for any new development, including design standards and numerical requirements. Mr. Fulton reviewed the numerical changes. He discussed the proposed multi-family requirement which would be changed from 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit to 1 space per bedroom. As discussed at a Planning Commission study session, staff has included a requirement that a reduction to 1 space per bedroom cannot be permitted. He said a ‘Coffee Shop’ requirement has been added. Currently the restaurant requirement is used for coffee shops. He discussed proposed changes for shopping centers and retail. He discussed a provision which would permit flexibility in unique situations. Commissioner Morris asked about the provision for parking reduction on a one-for-one basis through the use of on-street parking adjacent to the parcel. He said this literally could mean no off-street parking requirements for an apartment building. Mr. Fulton responded that staff looked at how on-street parking has been used in the past. Typically not all apartment parking can be accomplished on the street. On-street parking reductions will have to be approved by the Zoning Administrator. Commissioner Morris remarked that the bicycle section is very thorough. He asked about the use of bicycle parking by small motorized vehicles. Mr. Fulton said in a version of proposed changes discussed at a study session, he had presented a section called Bicycle and Motorcycle Parking. The Planning Commission requested that provision be removed. He said he didn’t think the ordinance would prohibit that type of parking from taking place, but it doesn’t specifically require it to be provided. Commissioner Morris asked if it should be written into the ordinance that certain two- wheel motorized vehicles cannot park in bicycle parking. Mr. Fulton said staff could look into that prior to City Council consideration of the changes. He said the ordinance doesn’t prohibit that kind of parking. Commissioner Morris commented that the proposed bicycle parking spaces for schools seemed excessive. Sean Walther, Senior Planner, said the numbers are aggressive. Staff had also considered proof of parking. If someone needed to provide that parking they would just need to show that they have the area and space available. Staff found the square footage calculation of how much space those bicycle parking areas require is very modest. If schools can show the land area is available, and provide proof of parking, they would be able to scale back an unlimited number as far as a reduction. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4m - Planning Commission Minutes 022807 Page 3 Commissioner Morris said his concern comes from what’s been done with parking spaces for large mall development. He said the Commission has talked about having too many spaces in some locations and far too few in others. Mr. Walther commented that in selecting the numbers for schools, staff used manuals prepared by advocacy organizations, but whether or not they are reasonable for St. Louis Park can be decided here. Commissioner Kramer mentioned landscape language referencing daycare centers needing to have drop-off points not interfering with traffic flow. He discussed an existing nursery school that has no curbs, and does have a concrete ramp apron around the entire perimeter of the building. Cars tend to drive up on the ramp, blocking the sidewalks. He asked if there is some language which requires curbs as opposed to aprons so that traffic stays off sidewalks. Mr. Morrison said typically curbing is required around the parking lot perimeter. Typically the same is done with buildings, although some developments have been using ramping with no grade, such as SuperTarget. Commissioner Kramer said he’d hate to see the nursery school situation repeated. He mentioned difficulties due to snow and bad plowing. He said he doesn’t want any means to encourage ramping or accidentally allowing it again. However staff could incorporate his comments would be appreciated. Mr. Morrison said staff is also looking at the parking ordinance, which is where curbs would be addressed. Commissioner Robertson said that multi-family development can be somewhat vague as far as unit layout. He asked how that will be addressed in regards to parking. Mr. Fulton responded that the requirement would be based on plans submitted and based on legal bedrooms. Commissioner Robertson commented on the provision for flexibility for unique development projects. He asked how developers would be provided with guidelines. Mr. Fulton responded that would be at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator to determine whether or not it is a unique situation. Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, said additional language could be added. Commissioner Robertson said this is already addressed through the variance procedure. He asked if the new language is proposed to avoid a variance process and setting precedence. He asked in what situation an applicant would get some flexibility administratively versus applying for a variance. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4m - Planning Commission Minutes 022807 Page 4 Mr. Fulton said it wouldn’t be an administrative determination. It would be determined by the City Council. Ms. McMonigal said part of the intent is to avoid the variance situation when professional judgment determines that it will be enough parking for the proposed use. She said it allows a little flexibility and is not meant for 50% of the spaces, but for 1, 2 or 5 spaces or so. She said the proposed ordinance lists characteristics and functions. The applicant would need to bring information forward showing they have enough parking for the uses proposed and for the future if the uses changed. Commissioner Robertson asked how early in the development process that would occur. He said assurances are needed throughout the process that things are going in the right direction. Mr. Fulton gave the example of an isolated multi-family or condominium project where it was determined the project would need more than one space per bedroom. Staff would want to convey this to them before they submit an application. Commissioner Carper said he was still concerned about the multi-family change from 2 parking spaces to 1 space per bedroom. He suggested it may be the norm that most apartments units have 1 couple with 2 cars. He suggested the requirement should be changed from 1 space per bedroom to 1.5. Mr. Fulton said the change isn’t for 1 space per unit but 1 space per bedroom. In a situation where a building is predominantly 1 bedroom, the requirement would be reduced. He remarked that the market typically doesn’t show the demand for units for single occupancy that historically might have been suggested. Commissioner Person asked if he understood correctly that for new single family and two-family dwellings that there is no requirement for trees other than one boulevard tree. Mr. Morrison said currently there is no landscaping requirement for trees at all. Groundcover is required, but not trees or shrubs Chair Johnston-Madison opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing. Commissioner Morris suggested that a motion recommending approval be made subject to staff consideration of Planning Commission comments. Commissioner Timian said he was concerned about the number of bicycle spaces required at schools. Ms. McMonigal suggested that staff research that and also get some information from the school district on the number of kids who ride the bus. Staff will make some recommendations prior to the first reading of the ordinance by the City Council. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4m - Planning Commission Minutes 022807 Page 5 Commissioner Kramer asked how much space was being discussed. Mr. Walther provided the example of 6 stalls/200 sq. ft. x up to 400 students. The land wouldn’t have to be developed but would still need to be reserved for bicycle parking. It could be landscaped in the meantime, but reserved for bicycle parking. The number could be reduced to accommodate today’s demand, but if the space is available it may promote bicycle use. That would be in combination with other efforts the City is doing to improve the trail and sidewalk system. Mr. Walther said the proposed number could be reduced to meet current needs. Commissioner Kramer asked if there is an additional determination of what a segway is in terms of transportation. Commissioner Morris said segways are defined by State law in the same realm as bicycles, a “non-motorized” vehicle. Whether or not segways have access into buildings was never addressed in the legislation. Commissioner Carper commented on (g) Alternative landscape options (page 49 of 56). He said he was pleased to see public art mentioned as an alternative landscape option. He said he’d also like to see public art become mandatory as part of a project whenever there is a PUD or TIF. Commissioner Robertson said he thinks the school bicycle parking requirements seem heavy but it would be nice to think there is more movement towards getting students to ride and walk to school. He doesn’t think there are any large school projects in the works, so this won’t get negotiated. He supports a motion to adopt the proposed ordinances as is with consideration of comments made by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Carper congratulated staff and commissioners for their tremendous work on the amendments. Commissioner Morris asked for the definition of xeriscaping. Mr. Walther said it is an approach to landscaping that does not require irrigation. Commissioner Kramer made a motion recommending approval of the ordinance amendments to the landscaping and off-street parking sections of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, subject to consideration of Planning Commission comments. Commissioner Robertson seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. 4. Other Business: None 5. Communications A. Annual Report Commissioner Robertson noted that his name was spelled incorrectly in the annual report. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4m - Planning Commission Minutes 022807 Page 6 Ms. McMonigal thanked Adam Fulton for preparing the report. Ms. McMonigal added that part-time planner, Julie Grove, was responsible for preparing the majority of the revised landscape ordinance. B. Approved By-laws 6. Adjournment Commissioner Morris moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Administrative Secretary St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4n - Planning Commission Minutes 030707 Page 1 OFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA March 7, 2007--6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer, Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Jerry Timian MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Meg McMonigal, Adam Fulton, Nancy Sells 1. Call to Order – Roll Call Commissioner Person arrived at 6:10 p.m. Commissioner Timian arrived at 6:20 p.m. 2. Minutes: None 3. Hearings A. Conditional Use Permit for office in an R-4 Zoning District Location: 4065 Colorado Avenue South Applicant: Roelofs Remodeling Case No.: 07-04-CUP Mr. Fulton presented the staff report. He explained that the applicant’s proposal does meet all of the conditions as outlined in the Zoning Code for office use. The conditions directly address buffering between the proposed office use and the adjacent residential uses. He described the proposed bufferyard, berms and fence. Commissioner Robertson asked if the building department has reviewed the proposal. Mr. Fulton responded that the building department has received the plans and did not forward any comments to him. Commissioner Kramer asked about parking and what kinds of equipment could be parked there. Mr. Fulton said one light duty truck may be parked there overnight on occasion. He added that one of the conditions is that no outside storage is permitted. Commissioner Morris asked if the garage would be considered a parking space. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4n - Planning Commission Minutes 030707 Page 2 Mr. Fulton said the garage will be used as storage. Using the garage for parking is not required for the applicant to meet the parking requirement under the Zoning Code. Storage items would have to be incidental to the office use. Commissioner Morris asked about the basement. Mr. Fulton said the basement is not furnished and will be used as storage. Commissioner Carper asked if staff was confident that the berms and planting materials will provide adequate screening from the vehicles for the home across the street. Mr. Fulton said the berm will be above grade and the additional vegetation on top of the berm will accomplish the screening. Commissioner Carper asked if there was any concern about the differences in topography between the office site and the flatter lawn next door. Mr. Fulton said staff looks at stormwater drainage. The applicant will accomplish all stormwater ponding on the site. He said he did not receive any comments back from the City Engineering Dept. regarding topographic concerns. Commissioner Carper asked if there are any other requirements to provide a barrier besides a fence when commercial property builds adjacent to a single family home. Mr. Fulton said there is a bufferyard requirement which includes a certain number of plant units. Mr. Fulton said there isn’t a requirement for plantings between properties and fences for single family homes. In this case there is a bufferyard requirement. The requirement doesn’t get into the specifics of whether some of the plantings should be on the other side of the fence. That could be requested of the applicant if that was something the Commission was interested in. Commissioner Carper asked about the commercial sign. Mr. Fulton said any lighting on the sign must comply with the sign ordinance. The sign is quite small as is required in the R-4 Zoning District and it will face Excelsior Blvd. only. Commissioner Kramer asked if the landscaping will be non-residential in character. Mr. Fulton said the landscaping is probably above and beyond what is typically seen in a residential property but they are doing so in the attempt to screen and meet the requirements of the zoning code. Jerry Roelofs, applicant, said the berms are about 18 inches tall. He described the grade and natural contour which would put the berm at shoulder height. Commissioner Carper asked about the height of the F3 fence. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4n - Planning Commission Minutes 030707 Page 3 Mr. Fulton responded it will be a 6 foot fence. He stated that the front face of the house is along Excelsior Blvd. Chair Johnston-Madison asked why a neighborhood meeting was not held for this project. Ms. McMonigal said neighborhood meetings aren’t automatically scheduled for every planning application. Typically a neighborhood meeting is not held for a smaller application. All property owners within 350 ft. of the property are notified by mail for Conditional Use Permit applications. Commissioner Robertson asked the applicant if there would be changes to the structure to bring it up to code for a business use. He asked about accessibility issues. Gerald Roelofs, applicant, said at this point that hasn’t been discussed. He said the intent is to make no physical changes to the building other than to upgrade the electrical service. Commissioner Carper asked if there were economic reasons for moving the office to the Colorado location. Mr. Roelofs said the current office is located in the Marshland Complex on the north side of 394. He said current outlays would be increased by $150.00/month with the move to 4065 Colorado Avenue. Commissioner Morris asked what would be stored on the premises. Mr. Roelof responded that the garage is too small for the flatbed pick-up which will be parked at the site. Incidental items such as extra furniture and file cabinets will be stored in the garage. There will be very little storage in the basement. The basement is unfinished. Chair Johnston-Madison asked if Mr. Roelof had looked at other locations for an office. Mr. Roelof said he had not looked elsewhere. In 2004 he discussed with the City removing the garage and rebuilding it residentially as a 3-car garage for storage. That led to discussions about warehousing and storage. He has since resolved that issue with the current proposal which is strictly an office space. The Chair opened the public hearing. Kellie Rae Theiss, 4075 Colorado Ave. S., lives next door to the house. She said her concerns regard safety, value of the property, resale, ambience in the neighborhood, the existing dilapidated fence behind the property, and the buffer or fence right outside her door. She said she would not have purchased her home if the parking lot had been there. She said the proposed office will be a very awkward elbow that will be obtrusive into the neighborhood. She would like to see more detailed plans. She is also concerned about parking lot safety. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4n - Planning Commission Minutes 030707 Page 4 Commissioner Carper asked if any of her windows would overlook the parking area. Ms. Theiss responded that two windows would overlook the parking area. Greg Mascolo, 4079 Colorado Ave. S., commented that there does seem to be a range of zoning options in the area, but most of the R-4 businesses are squarely facing Excelsior Blvd. The legal face of 4065 Colorado may be Excelsior Blvd, but the orientation is really Colorado. He said he feels that distinguishes this property. The other office and commercial uses in the area are not in residential neighborhoods, are not on residential streets, and they directly face Excelsior Blvd. The remainder of the area is R-2, including Meadowbrook Golf Course, and is not an area which should include businesses. It is a very long-standing, old neighborhood and many of the houses have been there since 1930 or earlier. Mr. Mascolo commented on the City’s priority to retain residential housing and neighborhoods. He and his family would like to remain in the neighborhood a long time. Mr. Mascolo is concerned about the impact of the proposal on property values. He said he is concerned about increased traffic, including vehicles related to remodeling. He talked about future plans to close the median on Excelsior Blvd. He mentioned that one of his windows looks directly out onto the subject property and buffer or fence. Mr. Mascolo closed by saying he urged the Commission not to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Eric Chartier, 6217 Excelsior Blvd., said he was also concerned about increased traffic. He said because of the way Excelsior Blvd. is already built, he has to go around the block to enter his driveway. He said he would hope all the current trees would stay in place, which would help preserve the look of the area. He said he wouldn’t want to see large amounts of chemicals or paints stored on the site. He asked if there were restrictions for hours of operation. Mr. Chartier said he is somewhat reassured by what he has heard, but worries that once the permit is granted things may change. He said he would want to know that this permit was confined to this purpose and this owner. He asked if a new fence was proposed for the east side of the property. Mr. Fulton said the applicant intended to utilize the existing fence on the east side. Hours of operation will be typical office use. Construction hours could be added as conditions. The existing trees will be preserved. Mr. Fulton said the conditional use permit runs with the land and would be transferable to another property owner. Amendments to the conditional use permit would be required to alter the conditions. Property owners would be notified of request for an amendment. Ms. McMonigal stated that the conditional use permit would be for an office use and all conditions would remain in place regardless if there is an ownership change. Commissioner Carper asked Mr. Chartier to describe his property. He asked if Mr. Chartier would see the parking lot. Mr. Chartier said his property is single level, and the single level is about 5 feet above grade. The windows are tall and would overlook the fence and backyard of the adjacent home. Pine trees behind the fence do provide some shield. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4n - Planning Commission Minutes 030707 Page 5 Mr. Roelofs stated that Hennepin County will remove one tree furthest to the north when they excavate for the new retaining wall. All other trees will remain in place. In terms of traffic, Mr. Roelofs explained that three employees will be in the office daily. Field staff occasionally comes to the office, but not regularly. Traffic impact will not be serious. UPS will make small deliveries on occasion. He said the company’s intention is to retain the residential character as much as possible. The berms are low rise berms. Trees will be kept in place. The parking is needed as there are already parking issues on Colorado Avenue. Commissioner Morris asked why a special parking space is being created for the flat bed truck used as a delivery vehicle. He asked what office function the truck would be performing. Mr. Roelofs said the intention is to use it for miscellaneous pick-ups and deliveries off- site. Often the truck doesn’t move. Commissioner Morris commented that wasn’t an office use and the truck doesn’t blend in with the residential feel of the neighborhood. As no one else was present wishing to speak, Chair Johnston-Madison closed the public hearing. Commissioner Robertson said the application meets the zoning requirements. He said the plans will have to be revised to meet current standards for business. Accessible parking and entrance will need to be added. He said it is being reviewed prematurely because it will have to change. The orientation may have to change. He said he understands the desire to keep the residential feel, but at the same time law requires that it be made a business occupancy. He said the item could be tabled until issues can be brought up with the building department and plans redrawn. He said he doesn’t have an issue with the concept but he couldn’t vote for it until plans are valid. Ms. McMonigal said she couldn’t comment on the technical questions. The issues mentioned could be taken up with the Inspections Dept. and the request brought back to the Commission. Commissioner Morris said his concern regards retaining the residential feel of the neighborhood. He’s concerned about the large parking lot, the loss of an existing parking space to convert it to storage, and commercial vehicle storage. He said he’s in favor of the change in use, but not in favor of the plan. He said the plan could be tweaked to retain the residential character of the property. Commissioner Kramer asked if the project was viable with on-street parking only. Mr. Fulton responded that it was not. The parking requirement is 4.5 spaces. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4n - Planning Commission Minutes 030707 Page 6 Commissioner Robertson asked if there would be enough on-street parking if the garage could house a vehicle. Mr. Fulton responded that was unlikely. Chair Johnston-Madison said she isn’t comfortable with changing the use of the property. Maintenance of housing stock is a goal of the City. The location is an entrance to a purely residential neighborhood. She said she would have been more comfortable if there had been a neighborhood meeting. The Chair asked Ms. McMonigal to discuss options. Ms. McMonigal stated that the item could be tabled. Staff could facilitate a meeting between the applicant and Building Inspections staff. The applicant could talk more with neighbors to see if any changes could be made to alleviate their concerns. Ms. McMonigal explained that a Conditional Use is a permitted use. An office is permitted. A Conditional Use Permit requires a public hearing and notification so that the impacts on the surrounding neighborhood can be looked at very carefully. The intent is to impose conditions that help make the use work within the existing neighborhood. It isn’t a change to a use, it is a permitted use. Commissioner Robertson made a motion to table the request until the next meeting, requesting that the applicant meet with Building Inspections staff prior to the meeting. Commissioner Morris seconded the motion, asking for the following changes to be addressed prior to the next meeting: no incidental outside storage should be allowed (Condition No. 4); the use of the garage for parking thereby reducing outside parking by 1-2 spaces. Commissioner Carper said he finds it very objectionable that the adjacent residential homes would now have a parking lot to view rather than a yard. He said regardless of the legality, he would not be able to approve the request unless there was some type of total screening. The plan is totally unacceptable. Chair Johnston-Madison asked staff for clarification regarding Commission recommendation. Ms. McMonigal responded that the Commission can recommend denial of the Conditional Use Permit. It is a permitted conditional use. The conditions and the reasons need to address the impacts to the surrounding neighborhood and they need to be documented. If there are ways to make it work with minimal impacts to the neighborhood, then typically it should be approved. The Planning Commission is a recommending body and the legal point of the request lies with the City Council. Commissioner Kramer encouraged the applicant and the neighbors to talk about screening and to find a middle ground that everyone is happy with. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4n - Planning Commission Minutes 030707 Page 7 Commissioner Timian asked if an addition could be built onto the garage. Mr. Roelofs said that would require demolition of the garage. Commissioners Robertson and Morris repeated their motions: Commissioner Robertson made a motion to table the request until the next meeting, requesting that the applicant meet with Building Inspections staff prior to the meeting. Commissioner Morris seconded the motion, asking for the following changes to be addressed prior to the next meeting: no incidental outside storage should be allowed (Condition No. 4); the use of the garage for parking thereby reducing outside parking by 1-2 spaces. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. B. Preliminary Plat to Consolidate Properties Location: 5005 State Highway 7 Applicant: NordicWare (Northland Aluminum) Case No.: 06-63-S Adam Fulton, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Morris stated that the property is being platted into a super lot containing multiple buildings. He said the Zoning Code doesn’t permit more than one building per tax lot. He asked why this plat is only one lot. Mr. Fulton said the property is governed under an existing special permit which governs the whole site, so it is allowed to be one lot. It is an industrial property. Almost all of the buildings, with the exception of the retail building, are connected. Commissioner Morris discussed NordicWare’s permit request of about one year ago to upgrade building structures. At that time the Commission and the City were concerned about the outdoor trailer storage park, which was going to be converted into a warehousing facility. Commissioner Morris said the conversion had not yet occurred. He asked why the City is accommodating the applicant’s request for more changes when earlier requested changes have not been performed. Mr. Fulton said the case file for that project is still open and staff continues to work with NordicWare on the changes. The current matter is a separate platting process that needs to take place prior to the special permit amendment. Commissioner Morris said it would seem prudent to create a separate lot for the new facility so it comes into conformance and doesn’t have to be part of the special permit. Mr. Fulton said the whole parcel is currently under the special permit. There were two proposals that staff and NordicWare worked on. One was filling in between buildings to accommodate some additional storage. The other was adding an addition to the east. All of that would have been attached and there was never a proposal for a separate facility. It was determined that combining all into one lot would improve the property by consolidating the legal descriptions. He went on to explain that it is critical as NordicWare has agreed to dedicate some additional right-of-way for the construction of St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4n - Planning Commission Minutes 030707 Page 8 the trail and pedestrian overpass. The consolidation is also critical for the use of the retail outlet and in cleaning up legal descriptions of the property along the frontage road. Mr. Fulton said originally the property was laid out improperly for the kind of use that takes place there. Commissioner Morris asked that serious consideration be given for an appropriate street name other than Frontage Road. Mr. Fulton said that recommendation would be forwarded to the City Council. Commissioner Carper asked if it was possible to accomplish some temporary screening of the trailers at this time. Mr. Fulton responded that staff has been working very closely with NordicWare on the trailers as part of the special permit application. He described the challenges this area presents with screening; such as too much screening and vandalism. Typically screening would not be addressed in a plat application. David Dalquist, applicant, spoke about the trailers serving as portable warehouses. Mr. Dalquist spoke about NordicWare’s purchase of the former pet hospital building on the property. Chair Johnston-Madison opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing. Commissioner Morris said the issues he raised are not totally germane to the replatting. The non-conforming use that was allowed to continue is an issue. Improvements are still being made to the property without addressing this issue. It’s baggage that is following this request. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to conditions recommended by staff. Commissioner Carper seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 7-0. 4. Other Business A. Annual Report and Work Plan Ms. McMonigal said she would like to add a list of some of the large upcoming applications to the Work Plan. These include Village in the Park II, Duke Development, Eating Disorders Institute, and Methodist Cancer Center. Commissioner Morris asked staff to add an annual housing and development tour to the Work Plan. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 4n - Planning Commission Minutes 030707 Page 9 Commissioners are invited to attend the April 23rd meeting of the City Council to discuss the Planning Commission Annual Report and Work Plan. B. Active Community Planning Initiative Commissioner Kramer agreed to serve as the Commission’s representative to the Citizen Advisory Committee for the initiative. 5. Communications A. Board and Commissions Events Board and Commission Recognition by the City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 16th. Parliamentary procedure training for staff and interested Commission members will be held on Monday, April 30th at 6:30 p.m. B. April 4th meeting moved to April 11th (Passover) C. Commissioner Timian asked for an update on retail in the last phase of Excelsior & Grand. Ms. McMonigal will provide information at the next meeting. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Administrative Secretary St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 6a - NordicWare Vacations Page 1 6a. Request by NordicWare (Northland Aluminum) for a Public Hearing to Vacate Drainage and Utility Easements, Streets and Alleys. This report requests that the City Council hold a public hearing and approve the first reading of an Ordinance vacating several streets, alleys and easements associated with the NordicWare property. Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt the first reading of an Ordinance Vacating Utility and Drainage Easements, Streets and Alleys. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: Requested is approval of several vacations related to the preliminary and final plat of the NordicWare site. NordicWare has made this request in order to consolidate its property into a single parcel. BACKGROUND: The current configuration of the lands at NordicWare is based on plats that were filed several decades ago. The original plats were designed for the construction of single family housing and included streets and alleys that were never built. At this time NordicWare has requested that the City vacate several of these streets and alleys, together with several outdated easements. The legal descriptions for the proposed vacations have been reviewed by the City Engineer, Zoning Administrator, and the City Attorney. The City Engineer has determined that the right-of-way dedicated for streets and alleys, as platted on the NordicWare site, does not need to be retained. The requested vacation includes several outdated easements. The approval of the attached vacations is conditioned on the filing of the plat of Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition, which includes several new easements in place of those being vacated. The new easements will more appropriately provide drainage and utility access for the local and regional infrastructure that traverses the NordicWare site. All requested vacations have been reviewed by the City Engineer and any affected utility companies or owners of affected infrastructure. Because new easements are provided on the plat, no concerns were raised regarding the proposed vacations. A public notice of the vacations was published in the official paper and all property owners within 350’ were notified. No comments or inquires have been received. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 6a - NordicWare Vacations Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: Hold a public hearing and adopt the first reading of an ordinance vacating drainage and utility easements, streets and alleys. Attachments: Ordinance Vacating Utility and Drainage Easements, Streets and Alleys Map showing general location of proposed vacations (Addendum) Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Associate Planner Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 6a - NordicWare Vacations Page 3 ORDINANCE NO._____-07 AN ORDINANCE VACATING UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, STREETS AND ALLEYS SW Corner of the intersection of State Highway 7 and Beltline Boulevard THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. A petition in writing signed by a majority of all of the owners of all property abutting upon both sides of the utility and drainage easements, streets and alleys proposed to be vacated has been duly filed. The notice of said petition has been published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on March 29, 2007, and the City Council has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and has determined that the utility and drainage easements, streets and alleys are not needed for public purposes, and that it is for the best interest of the public that said easements, streets and alleys be vacated. Section 2. The following described utility and drainage easements, streets and alleys, as now dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, are vacated: a. A Portion of Princeton Avenue South That part of Princeton Avenue South, originally dedicated as Panama Avenue in “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies northerly of the easterly extension of the north line of Lot 12, Block 3, said “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.” and which lies southerly of a line described as beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 5, said Block 3; thence easterly, along a line drawn at a right angle to the east line of said Lot 5, to the center line of said Princeton Avenue South; thence southerly, along the center line of said Princeton Avenue South, to the intersection with a line drawn westerly at a right angle to the west line of Lot 20, Block 2, said “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, from the northwest corner of said Lot 20; thence easterly to the northwest corner of said Lot 20 and there terminating. b. A Portion of Quentin Avenue South The part of Quentin Avenue South, originally dedicated as Quincy Avenue in “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies southerly of a line drawn westerly at a right angle to the west line of Lot 18, Block 3, said “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, from the northwest corner of said Lot 18 to the west line of said Quentin Avenue South, and said line there terminating. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 6a - NordicWare Vacations Page 4 c. A Portion of the Alley in Block 2, “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.” That part of the alley as dedicated in Block 2, “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies northerly of the easterly extension of the north line of Lot 16, said Block 2 and which lies southerly of a line drawn from the northeast corner of Lot 20, said Block 2 to the northwest corner of Lot 6, said Block 2. d. A Portion of the Alley in Block 3, “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.” That part of the alley as dedicated in Block 3, “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.” according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies westerly of a line drawn from the northeast corner of Lot 11, said Block 3, to the southeast corner of Lot 10, said Block 3, and which lies southerly of a line drawn easterly at a right angle to the east line of Lot 18, said Block 3, from the northeast corner of said Lot 18 to the east line of said alley and said line there terminating. e. A Portion of the Alley in Block 4, “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.” That part of the alley as dedicated in Block 4, “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies westerly of the southerly extension of the east line of Lot 14, said Block 4 and which lies southerly of a line described as beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 4, said Block 4; thence westerly, along a line drawn at a right angle to the west line of said Lot 4, to the center line of said alley; thence southerly, along the center line of said alley, to the intersection with a line drawn easterly at a right angle to the east line of Lot 26, said Block 4, from the northeast corner of said Lot 26; thence westerly to the northeast corner of said Lot 26 and said line there terminating. f. A Public Highway Easement in Block 4, “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.” Those parts of Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Block 4, “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies southeasterly of a line drawn 50.00 feet northwesterly of and parallel with the southeasterly line of said Block 4. Together with: That part of Lot 14, said Block 4, which lies northwesterly of a line drawn 50.00 feet northwesterly of and parallel with the southeasterly line of said Lot 4. g. The Utility Easement Reserved per Document No. 5880150 Lots 6, 7 and 8 and Lots 17 through 20, inclusive, and the alley lying between the northerly lot line of Lot 20 extended easterly and the southerly lot line of Lot 17, extended easterly, all in Block 2, Lewiston Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Together with Lots 5 through 8, inclusive, Block 3, Lewiston Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 6a - NordicWare Vacations Page 5 h. A Storm Sewer and a Forced Main Sewer Easement as Mentioned in Document No. 5182033 Those parts of Lots 6, 7 and 8 and Lots 17 through 20 inclusive, Block 2, Lewiston Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lie within a 30.00 foot wide strip of land, the center line of which is described as beginning at a point in the west line of said Block 2, distant 77 feet north of the southwest corner of Lot 17; thence easterly to a point on the east line of said Block 2, distant 38.00 feet north of the southeast corner of said Block 2 and there terminating. i. A Portion of the Highway Easement per Document No. 5034825 Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 23, 24, 25 and 26, Block 4, “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Section 3. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this ordinance in the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be. Section 4. The streets, alleys and easements described herein are vacated upon the approval and recording of the Final Plat of Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition at Hennepin County, Minnesota. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after its publication. First Reading April 9, 2007 Second Reading April 16, 2007 Date of Publication Date Ordinance takes effect Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8a - NordicWare Plat Page 1 8a. Request by NordicWare (Northland Aluminum) for a Preliminary and Final Plat This report requests that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: Requested is approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat of Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition. NordicWare has made this request in order to consolidate its property into a single parcel. BACKGROUND: NordicWare was founded in 1948. Most of the company’s property is currently located on property platted near that time in a plat known as ‘Dalquist Industrial Park.’ The original plat features residential style lots and blocks similar to those found throughout the City. In 2006 NordicWare purchased the building at 4925 Highway 7, formerly a veterinary facility, as indicated on the attached location map. This parcel is located adjacent to its property and previously housed a veterinary clinic. NordicWare intends to renovate this building for use as a retail outlet center. Retail uses are only permitted as an accessory use in the I-G Zoning District, and they must be located on the same parcel as the principal use. In order to operate a retail outlet without rezoning, the building at 4925 Highway 7 needs to be on the same parcel as the principal industrial use taking place at the NordicWare site. ANALYSIS: Plat Requirements: The preliminary plat meets the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. It conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and all applicable design requirements. Because the plat is actually serving to combine several lots into a single lot and will not result in additional new lots or property development, there is not a requirement for the completion of erosion control, grading or tree preservation plans. Proposed Vacations: NordicWare is requesting the vacation of several streets and alleys in conjunction with its plat application. The City Engineer has reviewed the vacations and determined that they are appropriate. The requested vacations are the subject of a public hearing tonight and are addressed individually in a separate staff report. Easements: As a result of the vacations mentioned above, NordicWare is dedicating several drainage and utility easements on the plat. The drainage and utility easements accommodate several major utility lines that cross the NordicWare property. The large physical size and nature of this plat results in a need for easements exceeding the typical 10’ requirement found in the Subdivision Ordinance. The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed easements and determined that they are appropriate and will meet the needs of the local and regional infrastructure, including sanitary and storm sewer systems, located on the NordicWare site. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8a - NordicWare Plat Page 2 Right-of-Way Dedication: In addition to the dedication of new easements, NordicWare has agreed to dedicate new right-of- way in two locations adjacent to its property. The first is located along the frontage road to the north of the property. This property is currently owned by NordicWare but actually contains portions of the frontage road. The second is located to the east side of the property. At this location, NordicWare is dedicating right-of-way to accommodate the new trail and pedestrian overpass that will connect Carpenter Park to the SW LRT Trail. It is expected that this trail will be under construction this spring. Sidewalks and Trails: NordicWare is bounded by sidewalks and trails on all sides but along Highway 7. The trail along the east side of the property will be under construction this summer, and is part of the Highway 7 pedestrian overpass that will end in Carpenter Park on the other side of the highway. The new pedestrian overpass is shown on the attached map. Staff has determined that due to the location of Highway 7 and the adjacent frontage road, there is not adequate space for a trail along the north side of the property. The lack of space in this location relates predominately to the recent reconstruction of the Highway 7 / Highway 100 interchange, which added a turn lane off of Highway 7 going east. Access to the Southwest LRT Trail is not desired along the south side of NordicWare’s property due to the physical layout of the manufacturing facility. At the west side of the property, however, there is inadequate access from the SW LRT Trail to the small roadside park located at the terminus of the frontage road. Most of this land is owned by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. NordicWare has been working cooperatively with the City, Mn/DOT and Three Rivers Park District to create a trail connection at this location and to complete improvements and renovations to the park. The roadside park and potential trail connection are shown on the attached map. FUTURE ACTION: NordicWare has an open application with the City for an amendment to its Special Permit. Staff continues to work with NordicWare to accomplish their original goals, including the potential for an expansion to their warehouse space, improvements to the landscaping and screening of trailers along Beltline Boulevard, and upgrades to the stormwater and parking facilities on the site. The work included in the proposed amendment will increase NordicWare’s compliance with the Zoning Code. Attachments: Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition. NordicWare Location Map Copy of Plat of Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Associate Planner Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8a - NordicWare Plat Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____ RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF DALQUIST INDUSTRIAL PARK 2ND ADDITION THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. Dalquist Properties, LLP (NordicWare), owner and subdivider of the land proposed to be platted as Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition has submitted an application for approval of preliminary and final plat of said subdivision in the manner required for platting of land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder. 2. The proposed preliminary and final plat has been found to be in all respects consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park. 3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to-wit: Lot 2, Block 1, Dalquist Industrial Park Except that part of said Lot 2 embraced within Lots 17 to 22, inclusive, Block 4, Lewiston Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and vacated Raleigh Avenue and alleys accruing thereto by operation of law. And further, except that part of said Lot 2 embraced within Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 4, Lewiston Park, and alleys accruing thereto by operation of law. (Abstract) Together with: That part of Lot 2, Block 1, Dalquist Industrial Park, embraced within Lots 17 to 22, inclusive, Block 4, Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn., together with that part of the east half of vacated Raleigh Avenue South, originally dedicated as Raleigh Avenue in said Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn., which lies southerly of the easterly extension of the north line of Lot 12, Block 5, said Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn., and which lies northerly of a line drawn westerly at a right angle to the west line of Lot 17, said Block 4, from the southwest corner of said Lot 17 to the west line of the east half of said Raleigh Avenue South and said line there terminating. Also, together with that part of the west half of the vacated alley as dedicated in Block 4, said Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn., which lies southerly of the easterly extension of the north line of Lot 22, said Block 4 and which lies northerly of a line drawn easterly at a right angle to the east line of Lot 17, said Block 4, from the southeast corner of said Lot 17 to the east line of said west half of the vacated alley and said line there terminating. (Torrens) St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8a - NordicWare Plat Page 4 Together with: That part of Lot 2, Block 1, Dalquist Industrial Park, embraced within Lots 8 to 14, inclusive, Block 4, Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn., together with that part of the vacated alley as dedicated in said Block 4, which lies westerly of the southerly extension of the east line of Lot 14, said Block 4 and which lies southerly and easterly of a line described as beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 8, said Block 4; thence westerly, along the westerly extension of the north line of said Lot 8 to the center line of said alley; thence southerly, along a line drawn parallel with the west line of said alley, to the intersection with the northeasterly extension of the southeasterly line of Lot 15, said Block 4 and said line there terminating. Also, together with that part of the west half of the vacated Quentin Avenue South, originally dedicated as Quincy Avenue in said Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn., which lies southerly of a line drawn easterly at a right angle to the east line of Lot 8, said Block 4, from the northeast corner of said Lot 8, to the east line of the west half of said Quentin Avenue South and said line there terminating. (Torrens) Together with: Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 23, 24, 25 and 26, Block 4, Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn., together with that part of the vacated alley as dedicated in said Block 4, which lies southerly of the hereinafter described “Line A” and which lies northerly of a line described as beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 8, said Block 4; thence westerly, along the westerly extension of the north line of said Lot 8, to the center line of said alley; thence southerly, along the center line of said alley, to the intersection with the easterly extension of the northerly line of Lot 22, said Block 4; thence westerly to the northeast corner of said Lot 22 and said line there terminating. “Line A” is described as beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 4, said Block 4; thence westerly, along a line drawn at a right angle to the west line of said Lot 4, to the center line of said alley; thence southerly, along the center line of said alley, to the intersection with a line drawn easterly at a right angle to the east line of Lot 26, said Block 4, from the northeast corner of said Lot 26; thence westerly to the northeast corner of said Lot 26 and said “Line A” there terminating. Also, together with that part of the west half of the vacated Quentin Avenue South, originally dedicated as Quincy Avenue in said Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn., which lies southerly of the hereinafter described “Line B” and which lies northerly of a line drawn easterly at a right angle to the east line of Lot 8, said Block 4, from the northeast corner of said Lot 8, to the east line of the west half of said Quentin Avenue South and said line there terminating. “Line B” is described as being a line drawn westerly at a right angle to the west line of Lot 18, Block 3, said Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn., from the northwest corner of said Lot 18 to the west line of said Quentin Avenue South and said “Line B” there terminating. (Torrens) Together with: That part of Lot 1, Block 1, Dalquist Industrial Park lying Northeasterly of a line drawn from a point on the North line of said Lot 1 distant 62.35 feet West of the Northeast corner thereof to a point on the Southeast line of said Lot 1 distant 14.13 feet Southwesterly of the Southeast corner thereof and there terminating. (Torrens) St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8a - NordicWare Plat Page 5 Together with: That part of Lot 3, Block 1, Dalquist Industrial Park, embraced within those parts of Lots 5 to 9, inclusive, Block 11, lying Northwesterly of a line drawn parallel to and 15.85 feet Northwesterly, measured at right angles, from the Southeasterly line of said Lots 5 to 8, inclusive, and its extensions; all in “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, according to the recorded plat thereof. That part of Lot 3, Block 1, Dalquist Industrial Park, embraced within that part of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 28, Range 24, described as commencing at a point on the Northerly line of the right-of-way of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, formerly The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Company, distant 1281.9 feet Northeasterly from its intersection with the West line of said Section 6; thence Northwesterly, at right angles to said Northerly line of the right-of- way, 29.85 feet to the actual point of beginning; thence continuing Northwesterly along said last described line a distance of 187.95 feet; thence Northeasterly, deflecting to the right 90 degrees, a distance of 493 feet; thence Southeasterly deflecting to the right 90 degrees, a distance of 187.95 feet; thence Southwesterly to the point of beginning. (Torrens) Together with: Lot 4, Block 1, Dalquist Industrial Park, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for said County. Except that part of Lot 4, Block 1, Dalquist Industrial Park, lying Easterly of a line drawn 34.00 feet Westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the most Southerly corner of Lot 1, Block 1, BELT LINE INDUSTRIAL PARK 2ND ADDITION; thence South 59 degrees 15 minutes 24 seconds East on an assumed bearing along the Southeasterly extension of the Southwesterly line of said Lot 1, a distance of 40.00 feet to the point of beginning of said line; thence North 30 degrees 44 minutes 36 seconds East, 112.38 feet; thence Northerly 768.57 feet along a tangential curve concave to the West having a radius of 785.30 feet and a central angle of 56 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds; thence North 25 degrees 19 minutes 54 seconds West, tangent to last described curve, 180.04 feet; thence Northerly 589.17 feet along a tangential curve concave to the East having a radius of 1268.10 feet and a central angle of 26 degrees 37 minutes 12 seconds and said line there terminating. Together with that part of the east half of vacated Princeton Avenue South, originally dedicated as Panama Avenue in “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies northerly of the easterly extension of the north line of Lot 12, Block 3, said “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, and which lies southerly of a line drawn westerly at a right angle to the west line of Lot 17, Block 2, said “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, from the southwest corner of said Lot 17, to the west line of the east half of said Princeton Avenue South and said line there terminating. Also, together with that part of the east half of the vacated alley as dedicated in said Block 2, which lies northerly of the easterly extension of the north line of Lot 16, said Block 2, and which lies southerly of a line drawn westerly at a right angle to the west line of Lot 9, said Block 2, from the northwest corner of said Lot 9, to the west line of said east half of the vacated alley and said line there terminating. (Abstract) St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8a - NordicWare Plat Page 6 Together with: Lot 3, Block 1, Dalquist Industrial Park. Except that part embraced within those parts of Lots 5 to 9, inclusive, Block 11, lying Northwesterly of a line drawn parallel to and 15.85 feet Northwesterly, measured at right angles, from the Southeasterly line of said Lots 5 to 8, inclusive, and its extension; all in “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, according to the recorded plat thereof. And except that part embraced within that part of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 28, Range 24, described as commencing at a point on the Northerly line of the right-of-way of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, formerly The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Company, distant 1281.9 feet Northeasterly from its intersection with the West line of said Section 6; thence Northwesterly, at right angles to said Northerly line of the right-of-way, 29.85 feet to the actual point of beginning; thence continuing Northwesterly along said last described line a distance of 187.95 feet; thence Northeasterly, deflecting to the right 90 degrees, a distance of 493 feet; thence Southeasterly deflecting to the right 90 degrees, a distance of 187.95 feet; thence Southwesterly to the point of beginning, according to the Government Survey thereof. (Abstract) Together with: Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 3, Lewiston Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, together with that part of the vacated alley as dedicated in said Block 3, which lies westerly of a line drawn from the northeast corner of Lot 11, said Block 3, to the southeast corner of Lot 10, said Block 3, and which lies southerly and easterly of a line described as beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 8, said Block 3; thence westerly, along a line drawn at a right angle to the west line of said Lot 8, to the center line of said alley; thence southerly, along a line drawn parallel with the west line of said alley, to the intersection with the northeasterly extension of the southeasterly line of Lot 13, said Block 3 and said line there terminating. Also, together with that part of the west half of vacated Princeton Avenue South, originally dedicated as Panama Avenue in said Lewiston Park, which lies northerly of the easterly extension of the north line of Lot 12, said Block 3 and which lies southerly of a line drawn easterly at a right angle to the east line of Lot 8, said Block 3, from the southeast corner of said Lot 8, to the east line of said west half of the vacated Princeton Avenue South and said line there terminating. (Abstract) Together with: Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 3, Lewiston Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, together with that part of the east half of the vacated alley as dedicated in said Block 3, which lies southerly of a line drawn easterly at a right angle to the east line of Lot 18, said Block 3, from the northeast corner of said Lot 18, to the east line of said alley and which lies northerly of a line drawn westerly and at a right angle to the west line of Lot 8, said Block 3, from the southwest corner of said Lot 8 to the west line of said east half of the vacated alley and said line there terminating. Also, together with that part of the west half of vacated Princeton Avenue South, originally dedicated as Panama Avenue in said Lewiston Park, which lies southerly of the hereinafter described “Line C” and which lies northerly of a line described as beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot 8; thence easterly, along a line drawn at a right angle to the east line of said Lot 8, to the east line of said west half of vacated Princeton Avenue South and said line there terminating. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8a - NordicWare Plat Page 7 “Line C” is described as beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 5, said Block 3; thence easterly, along a line drawn at a right angle to the east line of said Lot 5, to the east line of said west half of vacated Princeton Avenue South and said “Line C” there terminating. (Abstract) Together with: Lots 6, 7, 8 and Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 2, Lewiston Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, together with that part of vacated alley accruing thereto; Also, together with that part of the east half of vacated Princeton Avenue South, originally dedicated as Panama Avenue in said Lewiston Park, which lies southerly of the hereinafter described “Line D” and which lies northerly of a line drawn westerly at a right angle to the west line of Lot 17, Block 2, said Lewiston Park, from the southwest corner of said Lot 17, to the west line of said east half of vacated Princeton Avenue South and said line there terminating. “Line D” is described as beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 5, Block 3, said Lewiston Park; thence easterly, along a line drawn at a right angle to the east line of said Lot 5, to the center line of said Princeton Avenue South; thence southerly along the center line of said Princeton Avenue South, to the intersection with a line drawn westerly at a right angle to the west line of Lot 20, said Block 2, from the northwest corner of said Lot 20; thence easterly to the northwest corner of said Lot 20 and said “Line D” there terminating. (Abstract) Together with: Lots 13 to 18 inclusive, Block 3, “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, together with that part of the east half of vacated Quentin Avenue South, originally dedicated as Quincy Avenue in said “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, which lies northerly of the southwesterly extension of the southeasterly line of Lot 13, said Block 3, and which lies southerly of a line drawn westerly at a right angle to the west line of Lot 18, said Block 3, from the northwest corner of said Lot 18, to the west line of Quentin Avenue South and said line there terminating. Also, together with that part of the west half of the vacated alley as dedicated in Block 3, said “Lewiston Park, Hennepin Co., Minn.”, which lies northerly of the northeasterly extension of the southeasterly line of Lot 13, said Block 3, and which lies southerly of a line drawn easterly at a right angle to the east line of Lot 18, said Block 3, from the northeast corner of said Lot 18, to the east line of said alley and said line there terminating. (Torrens) Conclusion 1. The proposed preliminary and final plat of Dalquist Industrial Park 2nd Addition is hereby approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances, City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota, provided, however, that this approval is made subject to the opinion of the City Attorney and Certification by the City Clerk subject to the following conditions: a. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8a - NordicWare Plat Page 8 b. The developer or owner shall submit financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount of $1000 to insure that a Mylar copy of the final plat is provided. c. The developer or owner shall reimburse City attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the Plat approval. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein. 3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set forth in Paragraph No. 1 above and the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code have been fulfilled. 4. Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the City Clerk, as required under Section 26-123(1)j of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, shall be conclusive showing of proper compliance therewith by the subdivider and City officials charged with duties above described and shall entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith without further formality. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8b - MSA Street Project Dakota Ave. 38th St. 20061101 & 1102 Page 1 8b. Project Report: Dakota Avenue Reconstruction and 38th Street Rehabilitation, 2007 Municipal State Aid Street Projects – Project No. 2006-1101 and 2006-1102 This report considers the Municipal State Aid Street Projects scheduled for the 2007 construction season. The streets included in this year’s project are Dakota Avenue from Minnetonka Blvd to south of 32nd Street, and 38th Street between Excelsior Blvd and France Avenue. Dakota Avenue will be reconstructed while 38th Street will be rehabilitated having only the asphalt pavement replaced along with minor drainage system and sidewalk repairs. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2006-1101 and 2006-1102, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids. BACKGROUND: During the past several years staff, via the City’s Pavement Management Program, identified the need to rehabilitate portions of the Municipal State Aid (MSA) street system. In the 2005-2009 CIP process, these projects were programmed for rehabilitation. The MSA system is a network of streets, designated by the City, which are eligible for funding from the state for periodic maintenance and reconstruction. MSA streets are typically those major streets which have higher volumes of traffic and are required to be constructed to a higher standard. The MSA system was analyzed at the same time as the rest of the street network as part of the overall pavement management program. Rather than maintaining MSA streets on an area basis, like the residential street pavement management methodology, these streets are identified for repair or reconstruction based on their current condition. ANALYSIS: The following State Aid street segments identified for major maintenance, rehabilitation or reconstruction efforts in 2007 are: Street Start Point End Point Repair/Rehab. Type Dakota Avenue Minnetonka Blvd 3216 Dakota Ave Reconstruction 38th Street Excelsior Blvd France Avenue Pavement Replacement West 16th Street Ford Road Hwy 169 Pavement Replacement Council has already authorized work on West 16th Street under City Project No. 2007-1100. This work is included with the 2007 Local Street Pavement Management Project. Dakota Avenue will be totally reconstructed. This work includes removing the asphalt road surface and the underlying concrete pavement. All of the curb and gutter will be removed including driveway aprons. The gravel road bed will then be re-graded along with any necessary soil corrections. The storm sewer at the intersection of the east leg of 32nd Street will be replaced. An old cast iron sanitary sewer force main beneath Dakota Avenue from 31st Street to Minnetonka Blvd. will also be replaced. Minor sidewalk repairs will be made as needed. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8b - MSA Street Project Dakota Ave. 38th St. 20061101 & 1102 Page 2 38th Street between Excelsior Blvd and France Avenue will be rehabilitated by removing the asphalt pavement down to the gravel base and then replacing it with new. Most of the existing curb will remain, except for those areas with poor drainage. Six private driveway aprons and one alley apron along with areas of sidewalk will also need replacing. The Engineering Staff has prepared plans and specifications for this year’s project. Because MSA funds will be used to pay for these projects, it is necessary for Mn/DOT to review and approve the plans prior to construction. The plans were submitted to Mn/DOT in late March and approval is expected by the end of April. Mn/DOT approval must be obtained prior to opening of bids to obtain MSA reimbursement for this work. All utility companies have been contacted to inform them of the City’s proposed work plan and schedule. For those companies which have buried utilities, staff has asked them to consider replacing any aging systems prior to our paving of the streets. Centerpoint Energy has indicated that they would like to replace their lateral lines which run out to the side streets from 38th Street. These will be short segments of new plastic gas main replacing the old lines beneath the street where the pavement is to be removed as part of this city project. Impact on Private Property: The reconstruction of Dakota Avenue will require that all driveway entrances be replaced. Short segments of driveway may also need to be replaced to match grades with the new driveway entrance. This work will require the contractor to enter onto private property. The city will secure right of entry permission from those affected properties. Along 38th Street, there are a few driveways on private property that may need work to match the new aprons. Otherwise the remaining work on both projects will take place within the right-of-way. No permanent easements are required for either project. COSTS AND FUNDING: The CIP budgeted $605,000 for work on Dakota Avenue and $250,000 for work on 38th Street. The estimated construction cost at this time is $490,000 for Dakota Avenue and $266,000 for 38th Street. State Aid funds will be used to cover the cost of the street work with an additional $50,000 coming from the Utilities budget to cover the cost of replacing the sanitary force main and hydrants on Dakota Avenue. PUBLIC PROCESS: Staff invited property owners adjacent to the project area and neighborhood association leaders to a meeting to review the preliminary plans. Six residents along Dakota Avenue attended the meeting. Staff explained to each of the residents what construction work was being proposed, how the work would be carried out and what impacts they would likely experience during the construction. There were no significant concerns of the residents except a few residents asked if the new driveway aprons could be flattened out so they are not as steep as their existing apron. Staff explained that the problem aprons would be corrected with the work on this project. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8b - MSA Street Project Dakota Ave. 38th St. 20061101 & 1102 Page 3 PROJECT TIMELINE: Should the City Council approve the Project Report, it is anticipated that the following schedule could be met: • Approval of Plans/Authorization to Bid by City Council April 9, 2007 • Advertise for bids Late April/Early May • Bid Opening May 10, 2007 • Bid Tab Report to City Council; Award contract May 21, 2007 • Construction Mid/Late June 2007 Attachments: Resolution Project Map Prepared By: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager Reviewed By: Scott Brink, City Engineer Mike Rardin, Public Works Director Approved By: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8b - MSA Street Project Dakota Ave. 38th St. 20061101 & 1102 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 07-043 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT, ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2006-1101 AND 2006-1102, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2006-1101 AND 2006-1102 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report related to the 2007 MSA Street Projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 2006-1101 and Project No. 2006-1102 is hereby accepted. 2. Such improvement as proposed is necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in the Project Report. 3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 2006-1101 and Project No. 2006-1102, is hereby established and ordered. 4. The plans and specifications for the making of the improvement, as prepared under the direction of the City Engineer, or designee, are approved. 5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official newspaper and at least one week in the Construction Bulletin, an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvement under said-approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days prior to the date and time of receipt of bids, and specify the work to be done, state the date and time bids will be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. 6. The City Engineer, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly after the letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a recommendation to the City Council. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8b - MSA Street Project Dakota Ave. 38th St. 20061101 & 1102 Page 5 St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 8c. Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the West End Development Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution for the West End Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the Duke Realty property located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: Last June the City Council passed a resolution ordering the preparation of an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the Duke Realty property located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100. The process has been followed as dictated by state statutes and a Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan have been prepared. The Final AUAR document can be accessed on the city’s web site at http://www.stlouispark.org/about/development_projects.htm#1816 The Executive Summary is attached. It is requested that the City Council adopt the attached resolution for the West End AUAR and Mitigation Plan. The AUAR consultants will be at the City Council meeting to make a brief presentation and answer questions. It should be noted that specific measures of implementation will need to be required with the rezoning, PUD and plat approvals; adoption of the Resolution for the AUAR does not confer any land use approvals or approval of any specific plans proposed by Duke Realty. BACKGROUND: The AUAR process included preparation of the data related to five development scenarios for the area. The Mitigation Plan addresses several areas, specifically noting 23 traffic improvements that are recommended, and indicating a need to monitor and assess the sewer and water capacities throughout the phases of development. Traffic impacts on Cedar Lake Road were also raised as an issue, and the traffic engineer from SRF submitted the following response (page 88): “Five percent of the traffic was distributed to Cedar Lake Road to/from the redevelopment. This distribution was determined based on the regional model, which accounts for household and office/employment data in the metro area. This equates to 150 vehicles during the P.M. peak hour and 1,500 vehicles per day. Currently there are 12,000 vehicles per day on Cedar Lake Road, west of Park Place Boulevard. Cedar Lake Road is an A-minor arterial roadway, which is intended to carry higher traffic volumes. The City’s current transportation plan shows future daily traffic volumes on this roadway as 15,000 – 20,000 vehicles per day. Due to the current and future traffic volumes on this roadway, the future needs for this roadway should be addressed in the updated transportation plan for the City, regardless of the traffic from the proposed redevelopment. As the roadway is studied for future improvements, the need for the installation of a traffic signal at Edgewood Avenue should be evaluated based on traffic signal warrants.” PUBLIC PROCESS: Two public meetings were held on the AUAR, one at the beginning of the process in August, and one during the comment period in January. All property owners within three neighborhoods (two in St. Louis Park, one in Golden Valley) were notified. The draft AUAR was presented at a City Council Study Session on January 8, 2007. Following a comment period of 30 days, all of the comments were compiled and addressed, and a Final Mitigation Plan was prepared to address the environmental issues. The Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan were sent out to public agencies St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 2 and all individuals who commented on the Draft; all responses to comments are included in the Final document. Some additional comments were received following the distribution of the Final AUAR; these comments and corresponding responses are provided in the attached Addendum to the Final AUAR. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution for the Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the Duke Realty property located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100. Attachments: Location Map Resolution Executive Summary Addendum to the Final AUAR (supplement) including comments/responses to: Letter from Metropolitan Council, dated March 29, 2007 Letter from City of Golden Valley dated April 2, 2007 Email from Todd Shipman, dated March 29, 2007 Correction comment from Amy Altman Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 3 St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____-044 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW (AUAR) FOR THE PROPOSED DUKE REALTY REDEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAYS 394 and 100 WHEREAS, Duke Realty is proposing to redevelop approximately 35 acres of land located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100, and WHEREAS, an environmental review is required by State Law, and WHEREAS, an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) has been completed for the property evaluating the impacts of five development scenarios, and WHEREAS, public meetings were provided, and public comments were addressed in accordance with the environmental review process and requirements, and WHEREAS, a Mitigation Plan addressing environmental impacts has been prepared, and WHEREAS, several mitigation measures are recommended to be implemented with the proposed development, and WHEREAS, mitigation measures will be specifically addressed in detail with city land use and development approvals when specific site plans are proposed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of St. Louis Park hereby adopts the Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the Duke Realty property located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100. Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The West End Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) has been prepared for the City of St. Louis Park (City) in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410. The AUAR follows the format of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet, but addresses specific requirements of an AUAR. Minnesota Rules state that, “the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) may specify more than one scenario of anticipated development provided that at least one scenario is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. At least one scenario must be consistent with any known development plans of property owners within the area,” (Mn Rules. Chapter 4410.3610 subp.3). This AUAR includes a review of five development scenarios. Scenario 1 Scenario 1 includes the construction of 1,000,000 square feet (SF) of office space (9 to 20 stories); 400,000 SF of retail space (1 to 5 stories); 250 condo units totaling 350,000 SF (4 to 6 stories); and associated parking structures and surface parking estimated at up to 7,375 parking spaces. Scenario 1 would total 1,750,000 SF of redevelopment. Scenario 2 – Maximum Build Scenario Scenario 2 includes the construction of 1,200,000 SF of office space (9 to 20 stories); 500,000 SF of retail space (1 to 5 stories); 900 condo units totaling 1,260,000 SF (8 to 10 stories); a hotel containing 125 rooms at a total of 125,000 SF (up to 6 stories); and associated parking structures and surface parking estimated at up to 11,850 parking spaces. Scenario 2 would total 3,085,000 SF of redevelopment. Scenario 3 – Minimum Build Scenario Scenario 3 includes the construction of 900,000 SF of office space (9 to 20 stories); 350,000 SF of retail space (1 to 5 stories); 200 condo units totaling 280,000 SF (3 to 5 stories); and associated parking structures and surface parking estimated at up to 5,650 parking spaces. Scenario 3 would total 1,530,000 SF of redevelopment. Scenario 4 Scenario 4 includes the construction of 1,000,000 SF of office space (9 to 20 stories); 400,000 SF of retail space (1 to 5 stories); 125 condo units totaling 175,000 SF ( 2 to 4 stories); 125,000 SF hotel with 125 rooms (up to 6 stories); and associated parking structures and surface parking estimated at up to 6,313 parking spaces. Scenario 4 would total 1,700,000 SF of redevelopment. Scenario 5 – Comprehensive Plan Scenario Scenario 5 includes the construction of 2,000,000 SF of office space with associated parking structures and surface parking totaling 6,155 parking spaces (1 space required for every 325 SF of office space). Scenario 5 would total 2,000,000 SF of redevelopment. Development Phasing Development of the AUAR Study Area (under any of the proposed scenarios) is anticipated to occur mostly within the next four years, from Summer 2007 to Summer 2011. Phase 1 consists of all retail development on the western half of the site, and is expected to begin in Summer 2007 with estimated completion in 18 to 20 months (Winter 2008-2009). Phase 2 consists of one office building and a hotel on the eastern half of the site, and is expected to begin in Summer 2007 (based on market demand) with St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 6 estimated completion by Fall 2008. Phase 3, which consists of the remaining office buildings on the eastern half of the site, will be time and market dependent, and may be contingent upon mitigation measures for impacts summarized below. Under favorable conditions, construction of office buildings could start in Summer 2007 with estimated completion in 14 to 16 months (Fall 2008). At this time, due to market conditions, the developer is not considering condominium construction, however if the market improves this could be a future possibility for the redevelopment site. MAJOR ISSUES AND PROPOSED MITIGATION SUMMARY The potential impacts and major issues identified in the Final AUAR are summarized in the following section. The major issues include water use, erosion and sedimentation, surface water runoff, wastewaters, hazardous wastes, traffic, and compatibility with plans. The discussion of each issue also includes a discussion of the proposed mitigation measures that address the identified impacts and issues. A comprehensive summary of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation strategies are included in the Final Mitigation Plan. The Final Mitigation Plan will become the action plan to ensure that significant environmental impacts from the redevelopment of the AUAR area are avoided, minimized, and/or mitigated. Water Use The City is currently operating at an estimated 89 percent of its water capacity. Any development scenario, combined with existing development in the City of St. Louis Park, may result in combined water use of over 90 percent of the capacity of the existing water system. The City’s goal is that development should not result in use of over 90 percent of the City’s existing capacity, therefore the City and the developer will cooperate to explore both city-wide and project-specific measures to increase capacity and minimize peak water consumption so as to adhere to the City’s goal. Water use will be monitored via meter readings after the first and second phases of development are complete (retail, hotel, and one office building). There is an existing monitoring well on-site. The developer will coordinate with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to determine if replacement of the well is required, or if it can be sealed. If replacement is required, the location of the new well will be determined in coordination with the MPCA. Dewatering will most likely be required during project construction. All water pumped during construction dewatering activities will be discharged in compliance with the City, watershed and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) requirements, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. No discharge water will be directed to surface waters without prior retention in temporary settling basin. Erosion and Sedimentation Grading and excavation will occur in the AUAR Study Area to accommodate construction of buildings, utility placement and relocation, and any required underground levels to the parking garages. Construction activities that involve moving soil and/or removing vegetative ground cover may cause erosion and sedimentation impacts, including potential sedimentation issues in downgradient receiving waters. Chemical pollutants could also travel with eroded sediment. A NPDES permit will be obtained prior to commencing construction, and Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be utilized during project construction to control erosion and sedimentation. Watershed and City erosion control permits will also be required. Fill and organic soil conditions in the AUAR Study Area are not suitable for support of the proposed buildings on conventional spread footing foundations. Soil correction will be required. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 7 Surface Water Runoff The AUAR area lies entirely within the jurisdiction of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), and is therefore regulated by MCWD and City rules for stormwater. The AUAR Study Area (with boundary as shown in Figures 1 through 6) is 48.6 acres in size, and approximately 40 acres, or 82.3 percent of the AUAR Study Area consists of impervious surface under existing conditions. Based on the conceptual development layout (Figure 2), and City and watershed requirements, development under any scenario is expected to reduce the amount of impervious surface within the AUAR Study Area. Water will be held in a series of underground storage areas on the AUAR Study Area prior to discharge. The storage system is designed to store water on-site from a 100-year storm event and release it at a 10- year event rate, consistent with City requirements. Permanent BMPs will be incorporated to reduce the pollutants being discharged from the site, as required by MCWD. BMPs may include sump catch basins and twice annual street sweeping. Vortex-type manholes will be utilized to provide additional treatment prior to water entering the storage areas. Underground storage will also be designed to provide 50 percent phosphorous removal to meet MCWD requirements. All stormwater facilities will be designed and constructed in compliance with National Urban Runoff Program, MCWD and City standards. Wastewaters Sanitary sewer flow from the AUAR Study Area is directed via a city 30-inch trunk sewer to an existing regional sanitary sewer interceptor located east of the AUAR Study Area, in the City of Golden Valley. The city 30-inch trunk sewer currently runs along the St. Louis Park/Golden Valley municipal border, and would be relocated to Utica Avenue South under any of the proposed scenarios. According to coordination with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES), the existing 30-inch regional sanitary sewer interceptor runs adjacent to Kaltern Lane from flow meter M-120 to the Golden Valley connection point. MCES concluded that based on the proposed uses and the actual historic peak flow factors in the City, the regional system has adequate capacity to serve the proposed development under any of the scenarios. However, MCES will require that the City maintain its existing peak flow factor of 2.37. In addition, MCES will require that peak flow discharges be limited to 6.5 million gallons per day (MGD) at M-120, to ensure that capacity issues are addressed prior to reaching the 7.4 MGD of total system capacity. The City and MCES will monitor flow readings at M-120 after construction of Phases 1 and 2 are complete (retail, hotel and one office building), and after a major rain event. Upon completion of Phase 2, sanitary flow projections will be re-evaluated based on post-Phase 2 monitoring. If sanitary flow into M-120 for full development is projected to exceed 6.5 peak MGD prior to planned MCES improvements to the interceptor, the City and developer will consider the installation of appropriate temporary peak flow storage until the MCES interceptor is upgraded or other solutions are implemented. The City will also continue to place priority on inflow and infiltration projects within the flowshed of this interceptor in the next 3 years, and will coordinate with MCES to encourage construction and completion of the planned regional interceptor improvements. Solid Wastes, Hazardous Wastes and Storage Tanks Prior to construction of any of the proposed scenarios, five buildings including the Novartis Warehouse, tennis facility, and three office buildings (South Plaza, North Plaza, 5219 Building) must be demolished and removed. These buildings contain known asbestos-containing materials, lead based paint, and other solid wastes requiring standard cleanup procedures. Inspection, sampling, and removal of materials will take place prior to demolition, as required. All asbestos-containing materials or lead-based paint will be disposed of according to state and federal regulations, and will be disposed of in an MPCA-licensed demolition landfill. Any disturbance of lead-based paint will require compliance with the Occupational St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 8 Safety and Health Administration Lead in Construction Standard. A former State Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Program (SCL) facility is located at 1551 Vernon Drive, located in the northwest corner of the AUAR Study Area in vicinity of the existing warehouse. According to the current MPCA Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Program database, the status of the site is inactive. An inactive status indicates the MPCA is not involved in any action or activity with respect to the facility. Based on the inactive status and location of this SCL facility, and general flow of groundwater in vicinity of the AUAR Study Area, the potential for soil contamination to have an adverse impact on the groundwater beneath the AUAR Study Area is minimal. No further response actions are anticipated on the site. Sixteen leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) were listed within 0.5 mile of the AUAR Study Area. Fifteen of these were located in the down-gradient or cross-gradient groundwater flow direction from the AUAR Study Area, which means any potential migrating contaminants from the LUSTs would flow away from the Study Area. The 16th LUST site was closed in December 1992, which means that investigation of the LUST facility has been completed to the satisfaction of the MPCA. Based on the location and/or closed status of the 16 LUST facilities relative to the AUAR Study Area and the general groundwater flow direction within the surficial aquifer in vicinity of the AUAR Study Area, it appears unlikely that potential groundwater contamination association with these LUST facilities would have an adverse impact on the groundwater quality in the AUAR Study Area. Traffic Many key intersections within the AUAR Study Area will operate at an unacceptable level of service for future build conditions with existing roadway geometrics and signal timing. A number of improvements are recommended to bring AUAR Study Area intersections to acceptable Levels of Service. These recommended improvements range from installing turning lanes, modifying signal phasing, widening entrance ramps, installing through lanes, and optimizing signal timing, among others. A complete and detailed list of these improvements is listed in the Final Mitigation Plan. There are currently 23 total improvements to the surrounding roadways recommended for Scenarios 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. This includes 14 improvements for Phases 1 and 2, and 9 improvements for Phase 3. Based on the trip generation estimates, Scenarios 2 and 4 are considered to be the most intensive redevelopment scenarios, generating the highest number of trips. With the previously recommended improvements, the intersection of Park Place Boulevard/West 16th Street will operate poorly during the evening peak hour due to vehicle queues from Park Place Boulevard/Wayzata Boulevard under Scenarios 2 and 4. Two additional improvements, beyond those already noted, are proposed for this intersection under these scenarios. However, even with these additional improvements, the intersection still operates at unacceptable levels of service. It was determined that 90% of A.M. and P.M. trips of Scenario 2 can be accommodated. Visual Impacts Buildings within the AUAR Study Area are 9 to 10 stories (117 to 130 feet), with two large office buildings at 9 stories in height. Proposed building heights vary between 1 to 5 stories (13 to 65 feet) for retail; 2 to 6 stories (26 to 78 feet) for condos and the hotel; and 9 to 20 stories (117 to 260 feet) for the office buildings. The proposed new construction would fit in with the visual character of the AUAR Study Area. The tallest new buildings may exceed the height of current buildings. Cooling towers, approximately 10 feet in height on a 3-foot pedestal, will also be implemented for the retail and office uses. All cooling towers will be fully screened according to City requirements. All lighting will be designed to minimize off-site impacts, and will be developed in compliance with lighting requirements per Section 36- St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 9 363 of the City of St. Louis Park Zoning Code. Lighting impacts on surrounding neighborhoods will also be reviewed during the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. The City of St. Louis Park also requires that all developments shall consider the effect of sun angles and shade patterns on other buildings. Compatibility with Plans The City of St. Louis Park Comprehensive Plan (1998) designates the entire AUAR Study Area for office use. The inclusion of the proposed retail uses is allowable under the current office designation and would not require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Any residential development would be inconsistent with the current Comprehensive Plan and would require an amendment to the current Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the existing City of St. Louis Park Official Zoning Map, last updated May 17, 2006 (Figure 14), designates the AUAR Study Area primarily as office (O), with the exception of the Novartis Warehouse area, which is zoned industrial park (IP). Start of construction in 2007 under Scenarios 1, 2, 3, or 4 would require a rezoning of the industrial park designation to office (O). Implementation of Scenario 5 would also require a rezoning of the industrial park (IP) to office (O). The proposer will work with the City of St. Louis Park to create a site plan which incorporates all City Code requirements. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Notice of availability for the Draft AUAR was published in the EQB Monitor on December 18, 2006. This kicked off a 30-day public and agency comment period, which closed on January 17, 2007. A neighborhood meeting was also held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at St. Louis Park City Hall. Approximately 20 neighborhood residents were in attendance, and verbal comments on the AUAR were recorded. The City received 26 written comments on the Draft AUAR, and an additional 8 verbal comments at the neighborhood meeting. Each of these comments is summarized in Section 3.0, and a response is provided. Comment letters are included in Appendix D. AUAR REVISIONS Based on comments received, further coordination between the City and the developer, and further study of required mitigation; changes have been incorporated into the Final AUAR document in Section 2.0. Areas that required modification generally included the following: § Description of redevelopment phasing – phasing has been further clarified to facilitate specific mitigation measures. § Traffic mitigation – two traffic mitigations on Quentin Avenue were omitted from the Draft AUAR, and are now included in the Final AUAR as measures 1.18 and 1.19. § Permit table – Table 2 has been updated based on agency comments. § Wastewater thresholds – the MCES has required additional thresholds for wastewater mitigation, which are now included. § Comprehensive Plan – the implementation of retail on the eastern half of the site is allowable under the current office (O) designation, therefore a Comprehensive Plan amendment is not required. § Mitigation Summary – mitigation summaries have been updated as necessary to reflect requirements of the Final Mitigation Plan. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 10 ADDENDUM The West End Final AUAR Alternative Urban Areawide Review April 2007 Prepared for: In Cooperation with Prepared by: ADDENDUM 1 The West End Final AUAR The West End Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan document was distributed for review on March 19, 2007. The distribution list included all those who received the Draft AUAR, plus anyone who commented on the Draft AUAR. Per EQB requirements, 10 days were given (until April 2, 2007) to make additional comments, or for state agencies and the Metropolitan Council to object to the contents of the AUAR. If no objections were received in this timeframe, the City of St. Louis Park would be free to adopt the AUAR No objections were filed by state agencies or the Metropolitan Council during the Final AUAR comment period. The City received four comments on the Final AUAR, from the following entities: A. Metropolitan Council B. City of Golden Valley C. Todd Shipman, South Tyrol Hills resident D. Amy Altman, Sunset Ridge Condominiums This addendum is prepared in response to these comments, and to assist the St. Louis Park City Council in making a decision on final approval of the AUAR and Mitigation Plan. Each comment is summarized and a response is given. See comment letters attached. A. Metropolitan Council A1. Water Quality – Wastewaters Comment Summary: The final AUAR has addressed previous MCES issues. The Metropolitan Disposal System will have adequate capacity to provide wastewater services to the AUAR area, provided the flow at M120 does not exceed 6.5 MGD (peak hourly), prior to completion of regional improvements to interceptor 1-GV-461. Response: Comment noted. Flows will be monitored as outlined in Section 1.6 of the Mitigation Plan. The City of St. Louis Park will work with the City of Golden Valley and the Metropolitan Council to plan and schedule necessary metropolitan sewer system improvements to serve new developments for future development in both Golden Valley and St. Louis Park. A2. Transit Services – Park and Ride and Bus Turnaround Comment Summary: There will be potential impacts to the existing park and ride; parking spaces lost should be replaced as part of the redevelopment. A new bus turnaround will likely be needed to accommodate possible changes existing routes. Need to continue to work together to resolve issues. Response: It appears some park and ride spaces may be lost with an additional turn lane on Park Place Boulevard. The City and developer will continue to work with Metro Transit to replace the lost spaces within the redevelopment. The site plan is also expected to address a turn around area within the development to accommodate the potential rerouting of the buses in the future to best serve the development; service restructuring will likely not occur until the office buildings are substantially complete. A3. Transit Services – Route 9 Comment Summary: Page 72 of the Final AUAR states that Route 9 has limited service along Highway 100; this is not the case. Response: Correction noted. ADDENDUM 2 The West End Final AUAR B. City of Golden Valley B1. Mn/DOT Issue - The ability of the regional roadways to serve demands Comment Summary: A thorough traffic operations modeling effort using CORSIM would be necessary to evaluate the impacts to the regional system and identify the mitigation measures. Response: City of St. Louis Park and SRF are currently working with Mn/DOT staff to complete the necessary CORSIM analysis to address the impacts to the regional system. Any changes in the mitigation measures needed as a result of this development will be coordinated with the developer and included in the developers agreement, as needed. B2. Ramp Feasibility Issue Comment Summary: The two-lane ramp mitigation measure for the eastbound on-ramp from Xenia Avenue/Park Place Boulevard to I-394 needs to be examined from a design feasibility standpoint. It does not appear that adequate space exists to satisfy Mn/DOT or AASHTO design guidelines for a two lane entrance followed by a single lane exit. Response: The City of St. Louis Park and SRF are working with Mn/DOT to provide any additional analysis (CORSIM) to determine feasibility of this improvement. In addition, the City will work with FHWA to provide the necessary analysis and supporting documentation required for this improvement. If Mn/DOT /FHWA do not approve the 2-lane on-ramp improvement recommended to accommodate the additional traffic from the proposed redevelopment, a sensitivity analysis would be completed to determine maximum development thresholds (number of trips) or alternative mitigation measures to achieve the required levels of service. B3. Site Access Issue Comment Summary: Draft AUAR suggested that additional site plan work will evaluate the proposed location of the ramp access points for the office on the frontage road along TH 100. Trip distribution assumptions are not credible unless the site access assumptions are revised. Response: The access locations are not firmly set. As the City and developer continue to work through the redevelopment approval process they will work to reconsider other access options to make Wayzata Boulevard less attractive. The trip distribution was developed using the Metropolitan Council Regional Model. In addition, the percentage of trips to the I-394 South Frontage Road (Wayzata Boulevard) east of TH 100 was verified using data from a peak hour license-plate study to determine the number of vehicles currently traveling eastbound that use the frontage road. Also a study of travel- time runs using I-394 vs. Wayzata Boulevard to travel from Xenia Avenue/Park Place Boulevard to Penn Avenue was completed. All three of these methods of determining the distribution were consistent, resulting in approximately 5 percent of the trips that would use that route. This distribution assumes that the regional roadway system is operating at a reasonable level of service. The future deficiencies of the regional system (mainline) will be addressed through CORSIM analysis. B4. Traffic Calming Comment Summary: The AUAR responses suggest that existing conditions on the Wayzata Boulevard frontage road east of TH 100 are deserving of traffic calming treatments prior to added development trips. It is inferred that the proposed development has no responsibility to mitigate effects ADDENDUM 3 The West End Final AUAR of additional volume to this local collector. The development should be responsible for added traffic demands that exacerbate an existing condition. Response: The City of St. Louis Park will work with the City of Golden Valley and MnDOT to explore the feasibility of traffic calling measures. B5. Detailed information Comment Summary: More detailed information related to routing of site generated trips and delay and level of services values at the movement level should have been provided in the document. There is no “No Build” condition described for comparison. Response: All supporting information that was requested by the various reviewers has been provided, including a figure showing the directional distribution for the redevelopment, the background yearly growth rate, and analysis outputs showing the LOS by movement for each intersection. As outlined in the AUAR guidelines, a No Build scenario is not required to be evaluated as the Comprehensive Plan scenario acts as the baseline for comparison. B6. Peak Flow Factor (PFF) Comment Summary: The 2.4 PFF was based on 2005 flow data recorded at the Metropolitan Council’s M-120 flow meter station. This PFF may be low because the past three years of annual rainfall totals have been below typical norms. It would be important to check other years when conditions were above typical annual rainfall totals to determine if the PFF is correct. Response: The PFF of 2.4 was used per direction of Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). Capacity of the regional interceptor will be monitored as outlined in Section 1.6 of the Mitigation Plan. See also Comment A1 in this addendum document. B7. Inflow and Infiltration Comment Summary: Proposed mitigation measure of on-site storage is a short-term solution. However, if pursued, the City of Golden Valley should be involved in review of criteria used for design of the basin. If periods of unusually high inflow and infiltration (I/I) determine sizing, it is important to define “unusually high” and know how adequate storage will be determined, if needed, to minimize impacts within the St. Louis Park sanitary systems as well as the MCES and Golden Valley systems. Response: In the event that temporary on-site storage is necessary, the facility will be sized to reduce peak flows to acceptable levels into M-120, as defined by MCES. This level is currently 6.5 MGD. The City will coordinate with the MCES on the design and sizing of the temporary storage area. The City will also coordinate with the City of Golden Valley on the I/I improvements to be implemented prior to increased capacity being achieve through temporary storage or interceptor upgrades being completed. C. Todd Shipman C1. Public services access Comment Summary: Additional traffic volume during peak times on Wayzata Boulevard frontage road decreases ability of fire and rescue authorities to reach homes. ADDENDUM 4 The West End Final AUAR Response: Five percent of the traffic was distributed to Wayzata Boulevard, east of TH 100. This equates to 150 vehicles during the p.m. peak hour and 1,500 vehicles per day. SEH, Inc. completed a traffic speed and volume study for this section of roadway in December 2006 for the City of Golden Valley. Based on this study, the traffic volumes are well under the capacity for Wayzata Boulevard (approximately one-half of the capacity that the roadway is designed to carry). In addition, speeds were found to be generally within a reasonable range for the posted speed limit. With the projected traffic on Wayzata Boulevard with the proposed redevelopment, traffic volumes on Wayzata Boulevard will continue to be well under capacity, and is not expected to impede emergency vehicles. Based on general comments received from residents, traffic calming measures could be considered on this roadway, regardless of the proposed redevelopment. The City of St. Louis Park will work with the City of Golden Valley and MnDOT to explore the feasibility of traffic calling measures. C2. Safety Comment Summary: Traffic and safety are primary concerns. Access to the neighborhood is limited to the frontage road. Topography of the area needs to be considered. Response: Safety was not addressed for this section of Wayzata Boulevard as part of this study or the SEH study that was completed in December 2006. If there is a perceived safety problem with intersection site distance/access along this roadway, this should be evaluated independently of this study such that there is adequate sufficient sight distance for vehicles to safely access this roadway with the posted design speed. C3. South Frontage Road Access Comment Summary: Entrance to and from the proposed parking garages should not have access to the south frontage road. A traffic light should be added at the intersection of the south frontage road and the “cut across” under Highway 100 to ensure bike and pedestrian safety. Response: The access locations for the proposed development are not firmly set. As the City and developer continue to work through the redevelopment approval process they will work to reconsider other access options. In addition, the City and developer will work together to incorporate improved transit facilities and pedestrian amenities with this project. C4. West 16th Street Connection Comment Summary: Any proposal to connect 16th Street through under Highway 100 is unacceptable. Response: A direct connection of West 16th Street through the site is not being proposed. The potential for the extension of West 16th Street through the site to connect with Wayzata Boulevard on the east side of the site was analyzed by conducting a license plate study during the peak periods to determine the number of eastbound vehicles using West 16th Street/Wayzata Boulevard as a through route. Based on the results, it was determined that the extension of West 16th Street does not result in a viable option with the proposed redevelopment of the site. Additionally, based on previous public concern, the City has eliminated a through connection as an option for this development. C5. Waster water Comment Summary: Waste water is a concern. There will be limited future flow and that the line will need to be relocated in the future; this will impact the area. A line break or overflow would also impact the area. ADDENDUM 5 The West End Final AUAR Response: Wastewater mitigation has been identified based on feedback from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). The existing interceptor is planned for reconstruction in the next few years, however reconstruction is anticipated to occur in the same location as, or adjacent to, the existing line. Capacity of the regional interceptor will be monitored as outlined in Section 1.6 of the Mitigation Plan, to minimize the potential for overflows to occur. See also Comment A1 in this addendum document. C6. Pedestrian Access Comment Summary: Important for the project to include ample safe access for pedestrian and bike traffic. Response: The City and developer will work together to incorporate improved transit facilities and pedestrian amenities with this project. C7. Noise Impacts Comment Summary: Currently neighborhood experiences high sound levels from traffic; trusts this project will not add to that problem. Response: The AUAR included a noise analysis, specifically for two receptors on the east side of Highway 100. The increase from existing to any of the proposed development scenarios was found to be one decibel or less. A 3 decibel change in noise level is considered to be the smallest noticeable change over an extended period of time for a time-varying noise source such as traffic. See Section 2.24 of the Final AUAR for the complete analysis. C8. Visual Impacts Comment Summary: Visual impact including lighting and seasonal changes should be managed to provide respect for area residents. Response: A visual impact assessment was included in the AUAR. A lighting plan will be required as part of the development plan and review for the project site. See Section 2.26 of the Final AUAR for the complete analysis. D. Amy Altman Comment Summary: Ms. Altman telephoned to correct an interpretation of her comment at the public meeting held January 9th. The summary that she would like to see “reconstruction on existing structures…” was incorrect and should read “deconstruction of existing structures…” Response: The developer will practice deconstruction practices by recycling existing building materials. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 8c. Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the West End Development Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution for the West End Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the Duke Realty property located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: Last June the City Council passed a resolution ordering the preparation of an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the Duke Realty property located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100. The process has been followed as dictated by state statutes and a Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan have been prepared. The Final AUAR document can be accessed on the city’s web site at http://www.stlouispark.org/about/development_projects.htm#1816 The Executive Summary is attached. It is requested that the City Council adopt the attached resolution for the West End AUAR and Mitigation Plan. The AUAR consultants will be at the City Council meeting to make a brief presentation and answer questions. It should be noted that specific measures of implementation will need to be required with the rezoning, PUD and plat approvals; adoption of the Resolution for the AUAR does not confer any land use approvals or approval of any specific plans proposed by Duke Realty. BACKGROUND: The AUAR process included preparation of the data related to five development scenarios for the area. The Mitigation Plan addresses several areas, specifically noting 23 traffic improvements that are recommended, and indicating a need to monitor and assess the sewer and water capacities throughout the phases of development. Traffic impacts on Cedar Lake Road were also raised as an issue, and the traffic engineer from SRF submitted the following response (page 88): “Five percent of the traffic was distributed to Cedar Lake Road to/from the redevelopment. This distribution was determined based on the regional model, which accounts for household and office/employment data in the metro area. This equates to 150 vehicles during the P.M. peak hour and 1,500 vehicles per day. Currently there are 12,000 vehicles per day on Cedar Lake Road, west of Park Place Boulevard. Cedar Lake Road is an A-minor arterial roadway, which is intended to carry higher traffic volumes. The City’s current transportation plan shows future daily traffic volumes on this roadway as 15,000 – 20,000 vehicles per day. Due to the current and future traffic volumes on this roadway, the future needs for this roadway should be addressed in the updated transportation plan for the City, regardless of the traffic from the proposed redevelopment. As the roadway is studied for future improvements, the need for the installation of a traffic signal at Edgewood Avenue should be evaluated based on traffic signal warrants.” PUBLIC PROCESS: Two public meetings were held on the AUAR, one at the beginning of the process in August, and one during the comment period in January. All property owners within three neighborhoods (two in St. Louis Park, one in Golden Valley) were notified. The draft AUAR was presented at a City Council Study Session on January 8, 2007. Following a comment period of 30 days, all of the comments were compiled and addressed, and a Final Mitigation Plan was prepared to address the environmental issues. The Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan were sent out to public agencies St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 and all individuals who commented on the Draft; all responses to comments are included in the Final document. Some additional comments were received following the distribution of the Final AUAR; these comments and corresponding responses are provided in the attached Addendum to the Final AUAR. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution for the Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the Duke Realty property located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100. Attachments: Location Map Resolution Executive Summary Addendum to the Final AUAR (supplement) including comments/responses to: Letter from Metropolitan Council, dated March 29, 2007 Letter from City of Golden Valley dated April 2, 2007 Email from Todd Shipman, dated March 29, 2007 Correction comment from Amy Altman Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____ RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW (AUAR) FOR THE PROPOSED DUKE REALTY REDEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAYS 394 and 100 WHEREAS, Duke Realty is proposing to redevelop approximately 35 acres of land located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100, and WHEREAS, an environmental review is required by State Law, and WHEREAS, an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) has been completed for the property evaluating the impacts of five development scenarios, and WHEREAS, public meetings were provided, and public comments were addressed in accordance with the environmental review process and requirements, and WHEREAS, a Mitigation Plan addressing environmental impacts has been prepared, and WHEREAS, several mitigation measures are recommended to be implemented with the proposed development, and WHEREAS, mitigation measures will be specifically addressed in detail with city land use and development approvals when specific site plans are proposed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of St. Louis Park hereby adopts the Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the Duke Realty property located in the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100. Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The West End Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) has been prepared for the City of St. Louis Park (City) in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410. The AUAR follows the format of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet, but addresses specific requirements of an AUAR. Minnesota Rules state that, “the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) may specify more than one scenario of anticipated development provided that at least one scenario is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. At least one scenario must be consistent with any known development plans of property owners within the area,” (Mn Rules. Chapter 4410.3610 subp.3). This AUAR includes a review of five development scenarios. Scenario 1 Scenario 1 includes the construction of 1,000,000 square feet (SF) of office space (9 to 20 stories); 400,000 SF of retail space (1 to 5 stories); 250 condo units totaling 350,000 SF (4 to 6 stories); and associated parking structures and surface parking estimated at up to 7,375 parking spaces. Scenario 1 would total 1,750,000 SF of redevelopment. Scenario 2 – Maximum Build Scenario Scenario 2 includes the construction of 1,200,000 SF of office space (9 to 20 stories); 500,000 SF of retail space (1 to 5 stories); 900 condo units totaling 1,260,000 SF (8 to 10 stories); a hotel containing 125 rooms at a total of 125,000 SF (up to 6 stories); and associated parking structures and surface parking estimated at up to 11,850 parking spaces. Scenario 2 would total 3,085,000 SF of redevelopment. Scenario 3 – Minimum Build Scenario Scenario 3 includes the construction of 900,000 SF of office space (9 to 20 stories); 350,000 SF of retail space (1 to 5 stories); 200 condo units totaling 280,000 SF (3 to 5 stories); and associated parking structures and surface parking estimated at up to 5,650 parking spaces. Scenario 3 would total 1,530,000 SF of redevelopment. Scenario 4 Scenario 4 includes the construction of 1,000,000 SF of office space (9 to 20 stories); 400,000 SF of retail space (1 to 5 stories); 125 condo units totaling 175,000 SF ( 2 to 4 stories); 125,000 SF hotel with 125 rooms (up to 6 stories); and associated parking structures and surface parking estimated at up to 6,313 parking spaces. Scenario 4 would total 1,700,000 SF of redevelopment. Scenario 5 – Comprehensive Plan Scenario Scenario 5 includes the construction of 2,000,000 SF of office space with associated parking structures and surface parking totaling 6,155 parking spaces (1 space required for every 325 SF of office space). Scenario 5 would total 2,000,000 SF of redevelopment. Development Phasing Development of the AUAR Study Area (under any of the proposed scenarios) is anticipated to occur mostly within the next four years, from Summer 2007 to Summer 2011. Phase 1 consists of all retail development on the western half of the site, and is expected to begin in Summer 2007 with estimated completion in 18 to 20 months (Winter 2008-2009). Phase 2 consists of one office building and a hotel on the eastern half of the site, and is expected to begin in Summer 2007 (based on market demand) with St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 estimated completion by Fall 2008. Phase 3, which consists of the remaining office buildings on the eastern half of the site, will be time and market dependent, and may be contingent upon mitigation measures for impacts summarized below. Under favorable conditions, construction of office buildings could start in Summer 2007 with estimated completion in 14 to 16 months (Fall 2008). At this time, due to market conditions, the developer is not considering condominium construction, however if the market improves this could be a future possibility for the redevelopment site. MAJOR ISSUES AND PROPOSED MITIGATION SUMMARY The potential impacts and major issues identified in the Final AUAR are summarized in the following section. The major issues include water use, erosion and sedimentation, surface water runoff, wastewaters, hazardous wastes, traffic, and compatibility with plans. The discussion of each issue also includes a discussion of the proposed mitigation measures that address the identified impacts and issues. A comprehensive summary of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation strategies are included in the Final Mitigation Plan. The Final Mitigation Plan will become the action plan to ensure that significant environmental impacts from the redevelopment of the AUAR area are avoided, minimized, and/or mitigated. Water Use The City is currently operating at an estimated 89 percent of its water capacity. Any development scenario, combined with existing development in the City of St. Louis Park, may result in combined water use of over 90 percent of the capacity of the existing water system. The City’s goal is that development should not result in use of over 90 percent of the City’s existing capacity, therefore the City and the developer will cooperate to explore both city-wide and project-specific measures to increase capacity and minimize peak water consumption so as to adhere to the City’s goal. Water use will be monitored via meter readings after the first and second phases of development are complete (retail, hotel, and one office building). There is an existing monitoring well on-site. The developer will coordinate with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to determine if replacement of the well is required, or if it can be sealed. If replacement is required, the location of the new well will be determined in coordination with the MPCA. Dewatering will most likely be required during project construction. All water pumped during construction dewatering activities will be discharged in compliance with the City, watershed and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) requirements, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. No discharge water will be directed to surface waters without prior retention in temporary settling basin. Erosion and Sedimentation Grading and excavation will occur in the AUAR Study Area to accommodate construction of buildings, utility placement and relocation, and any required underground levels to the parking garages. Construction activities that involve moving soil and/or removing vegetative ground cover may cause erosion and sedimentation impacts, including potential sedimentation issues in downgradient receiving waters. Chemical pollutants could also travel with eroded sediment. A NPDES permit will be obtained prior to commencing construction, and Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be utilized during project construction to control erosion and sedimentation. Watershed and City erosion control permits will also be required. Fill and organic soil conditions in the AUAR Study Area are not suitable for support of the proposed buildings on conventional spread footing foundations. Soil correction will be required. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 Surface Water Runoff The AUAR area lies entirely within the jurisdiction of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), and is therefore regulated by MCWD and City rules for stormwater. The AUAR Study Area (with boundary as shown in Figures 1 through 6) is 48.6 acres in size, and approximately 40 acres, or 82.3 percent of the AUAR Study Area consists of impervious surface under existing conditions. Based on the conceptual development layout (Figure 2), and City and watershed requirements, development under any scenario is expected to reduce the amount of impervious surface within the AUAR Study Area. Water will be held in a series of underground storage areas on the AUAR Study Area prior to discharge. The storage system is designed to store water on-site from a 100-year storm event and release it at a 10- year event rate, consistent with City requirements. Permanent BMPs will be incorporated to reduce the pollutants being discharged from the site, as required by MCWD. BMPs may include sump catch basins and twice annual street sweeping. Vortex-type manholes will be utilized to provide additional treatment prior to water entering the storage areas. Underground storage will also be designed to provide 50 percent phosphorous removal to meet MCWD requirements. All stormwater facilities will be designed and constructed in compliance with National Urban Runoff Program, MCWD and City standards. Wastewaters Sanitary sewer flow from the AUAR Study Area is directed via a city 30-inch trunk sewer to an existing regional sanitary sewer interceptor located east of the AUAR Study Area, in the City of Golden Valley. The city 30-inch trunk sewer currently runs along the St. Louis Park/Golden Valley municipal border, and would be relocated to Utica Avenue South under any of the proposed scenarios. According to coordination with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES), the existing 30-inch regional sanitary sewer interceptor runs adjacent to Kaltern Lane from flow meter M-120 to the Golden Valley connection point. MCES concluded that based on the proposed uses and the actual historic peak flow factors in the City, the regional system has adequate capacity to serve the proposed development under any of the scenarios. However, MCES will require that the City maintain its existing peak flow factor of 2.37. In addition, MCES will require that peak flow discharges be limited to 6.5 million gallons per day (MGD) at M-120, to ensure that capacity issues are addressed prior to reaching the 7.4 MGD of total system capacity. The City and MCES will monitor flow readings at M-120 after construction of Phases 1 and 2 are complete (retail, hotel and one office building), and after a major rain event. Upon completion of Phase 2, sanitary flow projections will be re-evaluated based on post-Phase 2 monitoring. If sanitary flow into M-120 for full development is projected to exceed 6.5 peak MGD prior to planned MCES improvements to the interceptor, the City and developer will consider the installation of appropriate temporary peak flow storage until the MCES interceptor is upgraded or other solutions are implemented. The City will also continue to place priority on inflow and infiltration projects within the flowshed of this interceptor in the next 3 years, and will coordinate with MCES to encourage construction and completion of the planned regional interceptor improvements. Solid Wastes, Hazardous Wastes and Storage Tanks Prior to construction of any of the proposed scenarios, five buildings including the Novartis Warehouse, tennis facility, and three office buildings (South Plaza, North Plaza, 5219 Building) must be demolished and removed. These buildings contain known asbestos-containing materials, lead based paint, and other solid wastes requiring standard cleanup procedures. Inspection, sampling, and removal of materials will take place prior to demolition, as required. All asbestos-containing materials or lead-based paint will be disposed of according to state and federal regulations, and will be disposed of in an MPCA-licensed demolition landfill. Any disturbance of lead-based paint will require compliance with the Occupational St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 Safety and Health Administration Lead in Construction Standard. A former State Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Program (SCL) facility is located at 1551 Vernon Drive, located in the northwest corner of the AUAR Study Area in vicinity of the existing warehouse. According to the current MPCA Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Program database, the status of the site is inactive. An inactive status indicates the MPCA is not involved in any action or activity with respect to the facility. Based on the inactive status and location of this SCL facility, and general flow of groundwater in vicinity of the AUAR Study Area, the potential for soil contamination to have an adverse impact on the groundwater beneath the AUAR Study Area is minimal. No further response actions are anticipated on the site. Sixteen leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) were listed within 0.5 mile of the AUAR Study Area. Fifteen of these were located in the down-gradient or cross-gradient groundwater flow direction from the AUAR Study Area, which means any potential migrating contaminants from the LUSTs would flow away from the Study Area. The 16th LUST site was closed in December 1992, which means that investigation of the LUST facility has been completed to the satisfaction of the MPCA. Based on the location and/or closed status of the 16 LUST facilities relative to the AUAR Study Area and the general groundwater flow direction within the surficial aquifer in vicinity of the AUAR Study Area, it appears unlikely that potential groundwater contamination association with these LUST facilities would have an adverse impact on the groundwater quality in the AUAR Study Area. Traffic Many key intersections within the AUAR Study Area will operate at an unacceptable level of service for future build conditions with existing roadway geometrics and signal timing. A number of improvements are recommended to bring AUAR Study Area intersections to acceptable Levels of Service. These recommended improvements range from installing turning lanes, modifying signal phasing, widening entrance ramps, installing through lanes, and optimizing signal timing, among others. A complete and detailed list of these improvements is listed in the Final Mitigation Plan. There are currently 23 total improvements to the surrounding roadways recommended for Scenarios 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. This includes 14 improvements for Phases 1 and 2, and 9 improvements for Phase 3. Based on the trip generation estimates, Scenarios 2 and 4 are considered to be the most intensive redevelopment scenarios, generating the highest number of trips. With the previously recommended improvements, the intersection of Park Place Boulevard/West 16th Street will operate poorly during the evening peak hour due to vehicle queues from Park Place Boulevard/Wayzata Boulevard under Scenarios 2 and 4. Two additional improvements, beyond those already noted, are proposed for this intersection under these scenarios. However, even with these additional improvements, the intersection still operates at unacceptable levels of service. It was determined that 90% of A.M. and P.M. trips of Scenario 2 can be accommodated. Visual Impacts Buildings within the AUAR Study Area are 9 to 10 stories (117 to 130 feet), with two large office buildings at 9 stories in height. Proposed building heights vary between 1 to 5 stories (13 to 65 feet) for retail; 2 to 6 stories (26 to 78 feet) for condos and the hotel; and 9 to 20 stories (117 to 260 feet) for the office buildings. The proposed new construction would fit in with the visual character of the AUAR Study Area. The tallest new buildings may exceed the height of current buildings. Cooling towers, approximately 10 feet in height on a 3-foot pedestal, will also be implemented for the retail and office uses. All cooling towers will be fully screened according to City requirements. All lighting will be designed to minimize off-site impacts, and will be developed in compliance with lighting requirements per Section 36- St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 363 of the City of St. Louis Park Zoning Code. Lighting impacts on surrounding neighborhoods will also be reviewed during the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. The City of St. Louis Park also requires that all developments shall consider the effect of sun angles and shade patterns on other buildings. Compatibility with Plans The City of St. Louis Park Comprehensive Plan (1998) designates the entire AUAR Study Area for office use. The inclusion of the proposed retail uses is allowable under the current office designation and would not require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Any residential development would be inconsistent with the current Comprehensive Plan and would require an amendment to the current Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the existing City of St. Louis Park Official Zoning Map, last updated May 17, 2006 (Figure 14), designates the AUAR Study Area primarily as office (O), with the exception of the Novartis Warehouse area, which is zoned industrial park (IP). Start of construction in 2007 under Scenarios 1, 2, 3, or 4 would require a rezoning of the industrial park designation to office (O). Implementation of Scenario 5 would also require a rezoning of the industrial park (IP) to office (O). The proposer will work with the City of St. Louis Park to create a site plan which incorporates all City Code requirements. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Notice of availability for the Draft AUAR was published in the EQB Monitor on December 18, 2006. This kicked off a 30-day public and agency comment period, which closed on January 17, 2007. A neighborhood meeting was also held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at St. Louis Park City Hall. Approximately 20 neighborhood residents were in attendance, and verbal comments on the AUAR were recorded. The City received 26 written comments on the Draft AUAR, and an additional 8 verbal comments at the neighborhood meeting. Each of these comments is summarized in Section 3.0, and a response is provided. Comment letters are included in Appendix D. AUAR REVISIONS Based on comments received, further coordination between the City and the developer, and further study of required mitigation; changes have been incorporated into the Final AUAR document in Section 2.0. Areas that required modification generally included the following: § Description of redevelopment phasing – phasing has been further clarified to facilitate specific mitigation measures. § Traffic mitigation – two traffic mitigations on Quentin Avenue were omitted from the Draft AUAR, and are now included in the Final AUAR as measures 1.18 and 1.19. § Permit table – Table 2 has been updated based on agency comments. § Wastewater thresholds – the MCES has required additional thresholds for wastewater mitigation, which are now included. § Comprehensive Plan – the implementation of retail on the eastern half of the site is allowable under the current office (O) designation, therefore a Comprehensive Plan amendment is not required. § Mitigation Summary – mitigation summaries have been updated as necessary to reflect requirements of the Final Mitigation Plan. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8c - Resolution Final AUAR And Mitigation Plan For West End Page 1 ADDENDUM The West End Final AUAR Alternative Urban Areawide Review April 2007 Prepared for: In Cooperation with Prepared by: ADDENDUM 1 The West End Final AUAR The West End Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan document was distributed for review on March 19, 2007. The distribution list included all those who received the Draft AUAR, plus anyone who commented on the Draft AUAR. Per EQB requirements, 10 days were given (until April 2, 2007) to make additional comments, or for state agencies and the Metropolitan Council to object to the contents of the AUAR. If no objections were received in this timeframe, the City of St. Louis Park would be free to adopt the AUAR No objections were filed by state agencies or the Metropolitan Council during the Final AUAR comment period. The City received four comments on the Final AUAR, from the following entities: A. Metropolitan Council B. City of Golden Valley C. Todd Shipman, South Tyrol Hills resident D. Amy Altman, Sunset Ridge Condominiums This addendum is prepared in response to these comments, and to assist the St. Louis Park City Council in making a decision on final approval of the AUAR and Mitigation Plan. Each comment is summarized and a response is given. See comment letters attached. A. Metropolitan Council A1. Water Quality – Wastewaters Comment Summary: The final AUAR has addressed previous MCES issues. The Metropolitan Disposal System will have adequate capacity to provide wastewater services to the AUAR area, provided the flow at M120 does not exceed 6.5 MGD (peak hourly), prior to completion of regional improvements to interceptor 1-GV-461. Response: Comment noted. Flows will be monitored as outlined in Section 1.6 of the Mitigation Plan. The City of St. Louis Park will work with the City of Golden Valley and the Metropolitan Council to plan and schedule necessary metropolitan sewer system improvements to serve new developments for future development in both Golden Valley and St. Louis Park. A2. Transit Services – Park and Ride and Bus Turnaround Comment Summary: There will be potential impacts to the existing park and ride; parking spaces lost should be replaced as part of the redevelopment. A new bus turnaround will likely be needed to accommodate possible changes existing routes. Need to continue to work together to resolve issues. Response: It appears some park and ride spaces may be lost with an additional turn lane on Park Place Boulevard. The City and developer will continue to work with Metro Transit to replace the lost spaces within the redevelopment. The site plan is also expected to address a turn around area within the development to accommodate the potential rerouting of the buses in the future to best serve the development; service restructuring will likely not occur until the office buildings are substantially complete. A3. Transit Services – Route 9 Comment Summary: Page 72 of the Final AUAR states that Route 9 has limited service along Highway 100; this is not the case. Response: Correction noted. ADDENDUM 2 The West End Final AUAR B. City of Golden Valley B1. Mn/DOT Issue - The ability of the regional roadways to serve demands Comment Summary: A thorough traffic operations modeling effort using CORSIM would be necessary to evaluate the impacts to the regional system and identify the mitigation measures. Response: City of St. Louis Park and SRF are currently working with Mn/DOT staff to complete the necessary CORSIM analysis to address the impacts to the regional system. Any changes in the mitigation measures needed as a result of this development will be coordinated with the developer and included in the developers agreement, as needed. B2. Ramp Feasibility Issue Comment Summary: The two-lane ramp mitigation measure for the eastbound on-ramp from Xenia Avenue/Park Place Boulevard to I-394 needs to be examined from a design feasibility standpoint. It does not appear that adequate space exists to satisfy Mn/DOT or AASHTO design guidelines for a two lane entrance followed by a single lane exit. Response: The City of St. Louis Park and SRF are working with Mn/DOT to provide any additional analysis (CORSIM) to determine feasibility of this improvement. In addition, the City will work with FHWA to provide the necessary analysis and supporting documentation required for this improvement. If Mn/DOT /FHWA do not approve the 2-lane on-ramp improvement recommended to accommodate the additional traffic from the proposed redevelopment, a sensitivity analysis would be completed to determine maximum development thresholds (number of trips) or alternative mitigation measures to achieve the required levels of service. B3. Site Access Issue Comment Summary: Draft AUAR suggested that additional site plan work will evaluate the proposed location of the ramp access points for the office on the frontage road along TH 100. Trip distribution assumptions are not credible unless the site access assumptions are revised. Response: The access locations are not firmly set. As the City and developer continue to work through the redevelopment approval process they will work to reconsider other access options to make Wayzata Boulevard less attractive. The trip distribution was developed using the Metropolitan Council Regional Model. In addition, the percentage of trips to the I-394 South Frontage Road (Wayzata Boulevard) east of TH 100 was verified using data from a peak hour license-plate study to determine the number of vehicles currently traveling eastbound that use the frontage road. Also a study of travel- time runs using I-394 vs. Wayzata Boulevard to travel from Xenia Avenue/Park Place Boulevard to Penn Avenue was completed. All three of these methods of determining the distribution were consistent, resulting in approximately 5 percent of the trips that would use that route. This distribution assumes that the regional roadway system is operating at a reasonable level of service. The future deficiencies of the regional system (mainline) will be addressed through CORSIM analysis. B4. Traffic Calming Comment Summary: The AUAR responses suggest that existing conditions on the Wayzata Boulevard frontage road east of TH 100 are deserving of traffic calming treatments prior to added development trips. It is inferred that the proposed development has no responsibility to mitigate effects ADDENDUM 3 The West End Final AUAR of additional volume to this local collector. The development should be responsible for added traffic demands that exacerbate an existing condition. Response: The City of St. Louis Park will work with the City of Golden Valley and MnDOT to explore the feasibility of traffic calling measures. B5. Detailed information Comment Summary: More detailed information related to routing of site generated trips and delay and level of services values at the movement level should have been provided in the document. There is no “No Build” condition described for comparison. Response: All supporting information that was requested by the various reviewers has been provided, including a figure showing the directional distribution for the redevelopment, the background yearly growth rate, and analysis outputs showing the LOS by movement for each intersection. As outlined in the AUAR guidelines, a No Build scenario is not required to be evaluated as the Comprehensive Plan scenario acts as the baseline for comparison. B6. Peak Flow Factor (PFF) Comment Summary: The 2.4 PFF was based on 2005 flow data recorded at the Metropolitan Council’s M-120 flow meter station. This PFF may be low because the past three years of annual rainfall totals have been below typical norms. It would be important to check other years when conditions were above typical annual rainfall totals to determine if the PFF is correct. Response: The PFF of 2.4 was used per direction of Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). Capacity of the regional interceptor will be monitored as outlined in Section 1.6 of the Mitigation Plan. See also Comment A1 in this addendum document. B7. Inflow and Infiltration Comment Summary: Proposed mitigation measure of on-site storage is a short-term solution. However, if pursued, the City of Golden Valley should be involved in review of criteria used for design of the basin. If periods of unusually high inflow and infiltration (I/I) determine sizing, it is important to define “unusually high” and know how adequate storage will be determined, if needed, to minimize impacts within the St. Louis Park sanitary systems as well as the MCES and Golden Valley systems. Response: In the event that temporary on-site storage is necessary, the facility will be sized to reduce peak flows to acceptable levels into M-120, as defined by MCES. This level is currently 6.5 MGD. The City will coordinate with the MCES on the design and sizing of the temporary storage area. The City will also coordinate with the City of Golden Valley on the I/I improvements to be implemented prior to increased capacity being achieve through temporary storage or interceptor upgrades being completed. C. Todd Shipman C1. Public services access Comment Summary: Additional traffic volume during peak times on Wayzata Boulevard frontage road decreases ability of fire and rescue authorities to reach homes. ADDENDUM 4 The West End Final AUAR Response: Five percent of the traffic was distributed to Wayzata Boulevard, east of TH 100. This equates to 150 vehicles during the p.m. peak hour and 1,500 vehicles per day. SEH, Inc. completed a traffic speed and volume study for this section of roadway in December 2006 for the City of Golden Valley. Based on this study, the traffic volumes are well under the capacity for Wayzata Boulevard (approximately one-half of the capacity that the roadway is designed to carry). In addition, speeds were found to be generally within a reasonable range for the posted speed limit. With the projected traffic on Wayzata Boulevard with the proposed redevelopment, traffic volumes on Wayzata Boulevard will continue to be well under capacity, and is not expected to impede emergency vehicles. Based on general comments received from residents, traffic calming measures could be considered on this roadway, regardless of the proposed redevelopment. The City of St. Louis Park will work with the City of Golden Valley and MnDOT to explore the feasibility of traffic calling measures. C2. Safety Comment Summary: Traffic and safety are primary concerns. Access to the neighborhood is limited to the frontage road. Topography of the area needs to be considered. Response: Safety was not addressed for this section of Wayzata Boulevard as part of this study or the SEH study that was completed in December 2006. If there is a perceived safety problem with intersection site distance/access along this roadway, this should be evaluated independently of this study such that there is adequate sufficient sight distance for vehicles to safely access this roadway with the posted design speed. C3. South Frontage Road Access Comment Summary: Entrance to and from the proposed parking garages should not have access to the south frontage road. A traffic light should be added at the intersection of the south frontage road and the “cut across” under Highway 100 to ensure bike and pedestrian safety. Response: The access locations for the proposed development are not firmly set. As the City and developer continue to work through the redevelopment approval process they will work to reconsider other access options. In addition, the City and developer will work together to incorporate improved transit facilities and pedestrian amenities with this project. C4. West 16th Street Connection Comment Summary: Any proposal to connect 16th Street through under Highway 100 is unacceptable. Response: A direct connection of West 16th Street through the site is not being proposed. The potential for the extension of West 16th Street through the site to connect with Wayzata Boulevard on the east side of the site was analyzed by conducting a license plate study during the peak periods to determine the number of eastbound vehicles using West 16th Street/Wayzata Boulevard as a through route. Based on the results, it was determined that the extension of West 16th Street does not result in a viable option with the proposed redevelopment of the site. Additionally, based on previous public concern, the City has eliminated a through connection as an option for this development. C5. Waster water Comment Summary: Waste water is a concern. There will be limited future flow and that the line will need to be relocated in the future; this will impact the area. A line break or overflow would also impact the area. ADDENDUM 5 The West End Final AUAR Response: Wastewater mitigation has been identified based on feedback from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). The existing interceptor is planned for reconstruction in the next few years, however reconstruction is anticipated to occur in the same location as, or adjacent to, the existing line. Capacity of the regional interceptor will be monitored as outlined in Section 1.6 of the Mitigation Plan, to minimize the potential for overflows to occur. See also Comment A1 in this addendum document. C6. Pedestrian Access Comment Summary: Important for the project to include ample safe access for pedestrian and bike traffic. Response: The City and developer will work together to incorporate improved transit facilities and pedestrian amenities with this project. C7. Noise Impacts Comment Summary: Currently neighborhood experiences high sound levels from traffic; trusts this project will not add to that problem. Response: The AUAR included a noise analysis, specifically for two receptors on the east side of Highway 100. The increase from existing to any of the proposed development scenarios was found to be one decibel or less. A 3 decibel change in noise level is considered to be the smallest noticeable change over an extended period of time for a time-varying noise source such as traffic. See Section 2.24 of the Final AUAR for the complete analysis. C8. Visual Impacts Comment Summary: Visual impact including lighting and seasonal changes should be managed to provide respect for area residents. Response: A visual impact assessment was included in the AUAR. A lighting plan will be required as part of the development plan and review for the project site. See Section 2.26 of the Final AUAR for the complete analysis. D. Amy Altman Comment Summary: Ms. Altman telephoned to correct an interpretation of her comment at the public meeting held January 9th. The summary that she would like to see “reconstruction on existing structures…” was incorrect and should read “deconstruction of existing structures…” Response: The developer will practice deconstruction practices by recycling existing building materials. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 1 8d. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Landscaping Regulations of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, approve summary and authorize publication and Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking, paved areas and loading areas, approve summary and authorize publication. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Landscaping Regulations of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, approve summary and authorize publication. Motion to adopt the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking, paved areas and loading areas, approve summary and authorize publication. BACKGROUND: Staff is proposing to amend the landscaping and parking sections of the City Code. By including the following substantive changes: A. Landscaping/Screening – Change the process for determining the required screening without diminishing the intent. B. Landscaping/Quantity of vegetation – Change the formulas for determining required volume of trees and shrubs. C. Landscaping/Alternatives – Allow an alternative to the standard landscaping formulas to allow plans that are creative and encompass a broader range of amenities. D. Parking/Ratios – Update required parking ratios for certain uses. E. Parking/Bicycles – Include a requirement for bicycle parking. The Planning Commission conducted the public hearing on February 28, 2007. No comments were received from the public, and the Planning Commission recommended approval of both ordinances, subject to staff review of bicycle parking requirements, Segway parking, and the separation between pedestrian walkways and vehicle traffic. ANALYSIS: Council adopted the first reading and directed staff to review the following concerns: 1. Landscaping: A concern was raised that the alternative section may allow a property to be developed without any green areas. The Council’s discussion noted that while the City will typically require trees and plant materials, there may also be times where it makes sense to have other types of landscaping. Staff believes the ordinance as proposed gives the City the authority needed to require a reasonable number of trees while being flexible to the property’s conditions and developer’s desires to present a unique and creative landscaping plan. The alternative section is written so that approval of any alternative plan is at the discretion of the Council and/or the Zoning Administrator, and does not discount or remove the intent of any screening requirements. The intent is that trees in excess of the required trees for screening or streetscape can be negotiated for public art or other desired improvements. 2. Parking ratios for multi-family: Staff investigated whether the requirement of one space per bedroom would be appropriate for different types of multi-family developments. As noted previously, the current requirement is two spaces per unit. Staff researched how the parking ratio would change if there was a development with a high proportion of one-bedroom units, or if St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 2 there was a development with a high proportion of three-bedroom units. There are several examples where such scenarios already exist within the City. After reviewing several scenarios where the requirement would change based on unit type or the presence of a den, it was determined that the one space per bedroom requirement provides a substantial amount of parking and is appropriate for future multi-family developments in the City. For example, the new requirement at Louisiana Oaks apartments would have required more than 50 additional parking spaces, alleviating parking problems. In the case where there are many 1 bedroom or 1 bedroom with den apartments, the requirements could be adjusted accordingly. 3. On-street parking credit for multi-family: Concerns were raised regarding the provision that would permit the use of on-street parking for multi-family developments. Staff reviewed the language in the ordinance, which requires any use of on-street parking to be approved by the Zoning Administrator and the City Engineer. After review, it was determined that this language provided a substantial amount of discretion in regard to whether on-street parking is permitted in any given location. For multi-family developments, Staff will review the use of on-street parking on the basis of the number of units in relation to the number of off-street spaces provided. Staff will ensure there are adequate off-street parking spaces to accommodate parking needs during a major snow event, and that the off-street parking is sufficient to adequately provide parking for guests. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and Staff recommend the following: A motion to adopt the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Landscaping Regulations of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. A motion to adopt the Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking, paved areas and loading areas. Attachments: An Ordinance Amending the Landscaping Regulations of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance An Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking, paved areas and loading areas Summary of Ordinance Amending the Landscaping Regulations of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Summary of Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking areas, paved areas, and loading areas Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Adam Fulton, Associate Planner Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director First Reading March 19, 2007 Second Reading April 9, 2007 Date of Publication April 19, 2007 Date Ordinance takes effect May 4, 2007 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. 2325-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 36 (ZONING) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATIVE TO LANDSCAPING THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Findings Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 07-02-ZA). Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Section 26 (Subdivisions) and Section 36 (Zoning) is hereby amended as follows by deleting stricken language and adding underscored language. Section breaks are represented by ***. Chapter 26 SUBDIVISIONS ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL *** Sec. 26-3. Definitions. *** Buffer means the use of land, topography, difference in elevation, space, fences or landscape plantings to screen or partially screen a use or property from another use or property or to shield or mitigate noise, lights or other impacts. *** ARTICLE IV. PLAT AND DATA REQUIREMENTS *** Sec. 26-122. Preliminary plat. *** (7) Preliminary landscape plan. This plan shall show the proposed tree replacement and landscape bufferyard requirements set forth in the zoning chapter. *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 4 ARTICLE V. DESIGN STANDARDS *** Sec. 26-152. Blocks and lots. *** (b) Lots. *** (11) Frontage on two streets. Double frontage, or lots with frontage on two parallel streets, shall not be permitted except: where lots back on major collector or arterial streets, county or state highways, or where topographic or other conditions render subdividing otherwise unreasonable. Such double frontage lots shall adhere to the following requirements: *** a. Lot depth. Double frontage lots shall have an additional depth of at least 20 feet in order to allow space for screening plantings and/or buffering along the back lot line. To ensure adequate depth for such screening buffering, except as may be approved by the city council, the following minimum depth requirements shall be required for double frontage lots: District Minimum Lot Depth (feet) R-1 low density single-family 140 R-2 single-family 140 R-3 two-family 140 b. Buffering/Sscreening. All screening bufferyard requirements as regulated by the zoning chapter are satisfactorily met. *** Chapter 36 ZONING Table of Contents Article V. Special Provisions *** Sec. 36-364. Landscaping and bufferyards. *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 5 Article VII. Tree Varieties Sec. 36-441. Reliable plant material for the city area. *** ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL *** Sec. 36-4. Definitions. *** Bufferyard means an area of land established to protect and screen one type of land use from another land use that is incompatible. Normally, the area is landscaped and kept in open space use. Screening techniques include the addition of vertical elements such as fences, walls, hedges, berms, or other features to mitigate the effects of incompatible land uses. (Delete bufferyard picture) *** Nonconforming means a situation where any development, structure, sign, site lighting, off-street parking lot, landscaping bufferyard, land use or parcel was legally constructed or established prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, or subsequent amendment to it, which is not in full compliance with the regulations of this chapter. Nonconforming parking means parking which legally existed upon the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived and which did not comply with the numerical requirements of section 36-361(c) or with the design requirements found in the landscaping section of this chapter of section 36- 361(b). *** Screen means a method of reducing the impact of noise and unsightly visual intrusions with less offensive or more harmonious by placing vertical elements, such as plants, berms, fences, walls, or any appropriate combination thereof between the incompatible land uses. *** Significant tree shall fall under two categories, as follows: means any mature tree as defined in the City of St. Louis Park’s Landscape Tree List. (1) Category A shall include the following species: a. Siberian Elm (Ulmus pumila) b. All Populus species (Aspen, Cottonwood) c. All Salix species (Willow) d. Boxelder (Acer negundo) St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 6 e. Silver Maple (Acer sacharinum) f. Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) (2) Category B shall include all other tree species. A significant tree is any category A tree having a diameter breast height (DBH) of ten inches or more that is alive and healthy or a category B tree having a DBH of four inches or more if deciduous, or six feet in height if an evergreen. *** ARTICLE III. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 36-72. Required yards and open space. (a) The area of a yard, bufferyard, designed outdoor recreation area, or open lot area shall not be reduced below the minimum size required by this chapter. *** (c) If the existing bufferyard designed outdoor recreation area, or open lot area is less than the minimum size required by this chapter, it shall not be reduced in size. (d) No yard, designed outdoor recreation area, or open lot area which is required by this chapter for any structures shall be included as a part of any yard or open space which is required by this chapter for another structure, except as provided in the regulations concerning the bufferyard. *** Sec. 36-74. Fences. *** (e) Exceptions. (1) A fence or wall may be up to shall not exceed eight feet in height if placed in any side or rear yard which abuts Interstate 394, State Highway 100, State Highway 7, State Highway 169, or their adjacent frontage road. (2) A fence or wall may be up to shall not exceed eight feet in height if placed in any side or rear yard in an R district which abuts property in the C, O or I districts, or abuts a railroad right-of- way, school, church, or other public building. (3) A fence or wall may be up to shall not exceed eight feet in height if placed in any side or rear yard when it is required for screening. as part of a bufferyard. *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 7 Sec. 36-81. Restrictions for tree removal; standards for replacement. Delete Section 36-81 in its entirety. *** Sec. 36-82. Temporary uses. *** (b) Authorized temporary uses. A structure or land in any use district may be used for one or more of the following temporary uses if the use complies with the conditions stated in this chapter: (1) Construction structures. *** d. No construction structure shall be located within an existing bufferyard. de. All construction structures must be removed before a final occupancy permit is issued. *** (3) Temporary structures. *** e. Temporary structures shall not be permitted in any required bufferyards. (4) Carnivals, festivals and promotional events. *** c. Carnivals, festivals, and promotional events shall not be permitted within any required bufferyards. cd. All signage must meet the temporary signage provisions found in Section 36-362(h)(3). (Ord. No. 2250-03, 9-2-03) (5) Temporary outdoor sales. *** e. Temporary sales shall be permitted in the required front yard, side yard, and rear yard unless prohibited under section 36-76; however, temporary outdoor sales shall not be allowed in any required landscaped area or bufferyard or within the public right-of-way unless such right-of-way will be closed for the event as approved by the city or as specified by PUD approval. *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 8 (6) Agricultural commodities--Not more than 45 days. *** c. Agricultural commodities shall not be permitted in any bufferyard. *** Article IV. Zoning Districts DIVISION 3. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS *** Sec. 36-163. R-1 single-family residence district. *** (c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-1 district may be used for one or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-162 and those specified for the use in this subsection. *** (2) Communication Community centers. The conditions are as follows: *** c. Outdoor areas intended improved for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers., and shall be buffered from any residential lot with a bufferyard D. *** (3) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows: *** c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an R district., and shall be buffered from such residential use with a bufferyard C. *** (5) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows: *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 9 c. A bufferyard D shall be constructed along the property line when the use abuts property residentially used or in one of the R districts. This bufferyard shall include a B2 berm or F4 fence which shall be adequately maintained. This provision shall not require a fence within the required front yard or where it interferes with traffic visibility at intersections. See section 36-76. d. The entire site other than that taken up by structures, required bufferyards, or other landscaped areas shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. ce. Swimming pools shall be located at least 50 feet from any lot line and at least 12 feet from any other structure on the same lot. df. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed. eg. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street. h. Facilities within 300 feet of a property in an R district that require night lighting shall be lighted according to a lighting plan approved by the director of public works which shall include fixture specifications and demonstrate that off-site impacts will be minimized. Such facilities shall have a bufferyard F located along the property lines of the facility which abut an R district. *** (8) Bed and breakfast establishments. The conditions are as follows: *** b. The required parking shall be screened with a bufferyard C. bc. The total number of guestrooms shall be limited to three. cd. Not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the residence shall be used for the guesthouse operation. de. Only exterior alterations which do not alter the exterior appearance from its single-family character will be allowed. ef. Accommodations may be provided to a guest for a period not exceeding 14 days. fg. Food service shall be limited to breakfast. gh. Rented rooms shall not contain cooking facilities. hi. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall not have been constructed specifically for rental purposes. ij. No more than 50 percent of the rear yard may be paved or used for parking. (9) Communication tower. The conditions are as follows: *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 10 d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard or bufferyard. *** (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any R-1 district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the requirements of all the general conditions provided in section 36-365 and with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection. *** (2) Public service structures. The conditions are as of section 36-366. *** d. A bufferyard C shall be installed and maintained along all property lines abutting an R district. *** (e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-1 district: *** (11) Group day care/nursery school in a religious institution, community center, or academic educational institution complying with all of the following conditions: *** b. The outside play areas are enclosed with a fenced and screened with a bufferyard C. *** Sec. 36-164. R-2 single-family residence district. *** (c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-2 district may be used for one or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-162 and those specified for the use permitted in this subsection. *** (2) Community centers. The conditions are as follows: *** c. Outdoor areas improved intended for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any lot in an R district and shall be buffered from such residential lot with a bufferyard D. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 11 (3) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows: *** c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any lot in an R district, and shall be buffered from such residential use with a bufferyard C. *** (5) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard D shall be constructed along the property line when the use abuts property residentially used or in one of the R districts. This bufferyard shall include a B2 berm or F4 fence which shall be adequately maintained. This provision shall not require a fence within the required front yard or where it interferes with traffic visibility at intersections. See section 36-76. d. The entire site other than that taken up by structures, required bufferyards, or other landscaped areas shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. ce. Swimming pools shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line and at least 12 feet from any other structure on the same lot. df. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed. eg. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street. h. Facilities within 300 feet of a property in an R district that require night lighting shall be lighted according to a lighting plan approved by the director of public works which shall include fixture specifications and demonstrate that off-site impacts will be minimized. Such facilities shall have a bufferyard F located along the property lines of the facility which abut an R district. *** (8) Bed and breakfast establishments. The conditions are as follows: *** b. The required parking shall be screened with a bufferyard C. bc. The total number of guestrooms shall be limited to three. cd. Not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the residence shall be used for the guesthouse operation. de. Only exterior alterations which do not alter the exterior appearance from its single-family character will be allowed. ef. Accommodations may be provided to a guest for a period not exceeding 14 days. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 12 fg. Food service shall be limited to breakfast. gh. Rented rooms shall not contain cooking facilities. hi. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall not have been constructed specifically for rental purposes. ij. A maximum of 50 percent of the rear yard shall be paved or used for parking. (9) Communication tower. The conditions are as follows: *** d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard or bufferyard. *** (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any R-2 district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the requirements of all the general conditions provided in section 36-365(b) and with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection and such other conditions as may be imposed by the city council under section 36-34(b). *** (2) Public service structures. The conditions are as follows: *** d. A bufferyard C shall be installed and maintained along all property lines abutting an R district. *** (e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-2 district: *** (11) Group day care/nursery school in a religious institution, community center, or academic educational institution complying with all of the following conditions: *** b. The outside play areas are fenced and screened with a bufferyard D. *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 13 Sec. 36-165. R-3 two-family residence district. *** (c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-3 district may be used for one or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-162 and those specified for the use in this subsection (c): *** (3) Community centers. The conditions are as follows: *** c. Outdoor areas improved intended for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an R district and shall be buffered from such residential lot with a bufferyard D. (4) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows: *** c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an R district and shall be buffered from such residential lot with a bufferyard D. *** (6) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard D shall be constructed along the property line when the use abuts property residentially used or in one of the R districts. This bufferyard shall include a B2 berm or F4 fence which shall be adequately maintained. This provision shall not require a fence within the required front yard or where it interferes with traffic visibility at intersections (see section 36-76). d. The entire site other than that taken up by structures, required bufferyards, or other landscaped areas shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. ce. Swimming pools shall be located at least 50 feet from any lot line and at least 12 feet from any other structure on the same lot. df. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed. eg. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street. h. Facilities within 300 feet of a property in an R district that require night lighting shall be lighted according to a lighting plan approved by the director of public works which shall include fixture specifications and demonstrate that off-site impacts will be minimized. Such facilities shall have a bufferyard F located along the property lines of the facility which abut an R district. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 14 *** (9) Bed and breakfast establishments. The conditions are as follows: *** b. The required parking shall be screened with a bufferyard C. bc. The total number of guestrooms shall be limited to three. cd. Not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the residence shall be used for the guest house operation. de. Only exterior alterations which do not alter the exterior appearance from its single-family or two-family character will be allowed. ef. Accommodations may be provided to a guest for a period not exceeding 14 days. fg. Food service shall be limited to breakfast. gh. Rented rooms shall not contain cooking facilities. hi. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall not have been constructed specifically for rental purposes. ij. No more than 50 percent of the rear yard may be paved or used for parking, (10) Communication tower. The conditions are as follows: *** d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard or bufferyard. *** (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any R-3 district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the residential restrictions and performance standards of section 36-162, all the general conditions provided in section 36-365, the specific conditions imposed in this subsection (d) and such other conditions as may be imposed by the city council under subsection (b) of section 36-34. *** (2) Public service structures. The conditions are as follows: *** d. A bufferyard C shall be installed and maintained along all property lines abutting R district. *** (e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-3 district: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 15 *** (11) Group day care/nursery school in a religious institution, community center, or academic educational institution complying with all of the following conditions: *** b. The outside play areas is fenced and screened with a bufferyard D. *** Sec. 36-166. R-4 multiple-family residence district. *** (c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-4 district may be used for one or more of the following uses if its use complies with the residential restrictions and performance standards of section 36-162 and those conditions specified for the use in this subsection (c): *** (2) Group day care/nursery school. The conditions are as follows: a. At least 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided and such space shall be enclosed by a F3 fence and bufferyard C. *** (3) Group home/nonstatutory. The conditions are as follows: *** f. A bufferyard D shall be provided along any abutting lot located within an R district. fg. A minimum of 300 square feet of gross building area shall be provided for each resident. *** (5) Community centers. The conditions are as follows: *** c. Outdoor areas improved intended for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any lot in an R district and shall be buffered from such residential lot with a bufferyard D. (6) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows: *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 16 c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any lot in an R district, and shall be buffered from such residential use with a bufferyard C, unless approved as a conditional use. *** (8) Parks and recreation. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard C shall be constructed along the property line when such use abuts property residentially used or in one of the R districts. This bufferyard shall include a B2 berm or F4 fence which shall be adequately maintained. This provision shall not require a fence within the required front yard or where it interferes with traffic visibility at intersections (see section 36-76). d. The entire site other than that taken up by structures, required bufferyards, or other landscaped areas shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. ce. Swimming pools shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line and a minimum of 12 feet from any other structure on the same lot. df. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed. eg. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street. h. Facilities within 300 feet of a property in an R district that require night lighting shall be lighted according to a lighting plan approved by the director of public works which shall include fixture specifications and demonstrate that off-site impacts will be minimized. Such facilities shall have a bufferyard F located along the property lines of the facility which abut an R district. *** (11) Communication tower. The conditions are as follows: *** d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard or bufferyard. *** (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any R-4 district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the requirements of all the general conditions provided in section 36-365 and with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection (d) and such other conditions as may be imposed by the city council under section 36-34(b). *** (4) Public service structure. The conditions are as follows: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 17 *** d. A bufferyard C shall be installed and maintained along all abutting R district lines. *** (7) Office less than 2,500 square feet. The conditions are as follows: a. A bufferyard C shall be installed and maintained along any abutting lot located within an R district. This bufferyard shall include a F3 fence which shall have the finished side facing the abutting property and shall be adequately maintained. This provision shall not require a fence within the required front yard or where it interferes with traffic visibility as regulated by section 36-76. ab. Structures that require night lighting shall be lighted according to a lighting plan approved by the director of public works which shall include fixture specifications and demonstrate that off site impact will be minimized in conformance with section 36-363. bc. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets. cd. The materials used in and placement of all signs shall be integrated with the building design and architecture and shall conform with the general provisions and R-4 district standards of section 36-362. de. The architecture of the building shall be residential in character. ef. The parking areas shall be set back at least five feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers, and shall conform with all provisions of section 36-361. (Ord. No. 2248-03, 8-18-03) (8) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows: *** d. Outdoor open space that may be used for recreational or other outdoor activities must provide a bufferyard C along any abutting lot located within an R district. This bufferyard shall include an F3 fence. de. The school property shall not adjoin any R-1, R-2 or R-3 property that is used or subdivided for residential. ef. The school building must be residential in character. (e) Uses permitted by PUD. The conditions for an office are as follows: *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 18 (6) A bufferyard F shall be provided along all abutting property located in an R district. Loading areas, access, parking, signing, and building equipment shall be prohibited or minimized next to residential areas to the extent appropriate in order to ensure compatible development. *** (f) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-4 district: *** (13) Parking ramps provided that all of the following conditions are met: *** c. The parking ramp shall be screened from view from any abutting property located within an R district with a bufferyard F. The screening This bufferyard shall include a six foot B4 berm or a BW3 berm wall where the parking ramp is above ground. *** Sec. 36-167. R-C high-density multiple-family residence district. *** (c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-C district may be used for one or more of the following uses if it complies with the residential restrictions and performance standards of section 36-162 and with those specified for the use in this subsection: *** (2) Group day care/nursery school. The conditions are as follows: a. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided and such space shall be enclosed by a F3 fence and bufferyard C. *** (3) Group home/nonstatutory. The conditions are as follows: *** f. A bufferyard D shall be provided along any abutting lot located within an R district. fg. A minimum of 300 square feet of gross building area shall be provided for each resident. *** (5) Community centers. The conditions are as follows: *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 19 c. Outdoor areas improved intended for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any lot in an R district and shall be buffered from such residential lot with a bufferyard D. *** (6) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows: *** c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any lot in an R district, and shall be buffered from such residential use with a bufferyard C. *** (8) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard C shall be constructed along the property line when such use abuts property residentially used or in one of the R districts. This bufferyard shall include a B3 berm or F4 fence which shall be adequately maintained. This provision shall not require a fence within the required front yard or where it interferes with traffic visibility at intersections (see section 36-76). d. The entire site other than that taken up by structures, required bufferyards, or other landscaped areas shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. ce. Swimming pools shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line and a minimum of 12 feet from any other structure on the same lot. df. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed. eg. Facilities which serve a communtywide or regional function shall be located with primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street. h. Facilities within 300 feet of a property in an R district that require night lighting shall be lighted according to a lighting plan approved by the director of public works which shall include fixture specifications and demonstrate that off-site impacts will be minimized. Such facilities shall have a bufferyard F located along the property lines of the facility which abut an R district. *** (11) Communication tower. The conditions are as follows: *** d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard or bufferyard. *** (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any R-C district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the residential St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 20 restrictions and performance standards of section 36-162, the general conditions of section 36-367, and with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection as follows: *** (2) Hospital. The conditions are as follows: *** d. Screening and a six foot privacy fence shall be installed A bufferyard F shall be installed and maintained along any abutting R districts. *** (3) Public service structure. The conditions are as follows: *** d. A bufferyard C shall be installed and maintained along property lines in an R district. de. The use shall be found not to substantially detract from meeting housing goals identified in the comprehensive plan. *** (f) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-C district: *** (12) Parking ramps provided that all of the following conditions are met, unless said conditions are waived or amended by a redevelopment plan for the area that has been adopted as part of the city comprehensive plan: *** c. The parking ramp shall be screened from view from any abutting property located within an R district with a bufferyard F. The screening This bufferyard shall include a six foot berm B4 or a berm wall BW3 where the parking ramp is above ground. *** Article IV. Zoning Districts DIVISION 4. COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS* *** Sec. 36-193. C-1 neighborhood commercial district. *** (c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in a C-1 district may be used for one or more of the following uses if its use complies with conditions stated in section 36-192, and those St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 21 specified for the use in this subsection (c). None of the following uses shall exceed intensity classification 4, except by conditional use permit: *** (2) Group care/nursery school. The conditions are as follows: a. A minimum of at least 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil shall be provided and such space shall be enclosed by a bufferyard D. The bufferyard shall include at a minimum an F3 fence as described in section 36-364. *** (5) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows: *** d. A bufferyard D shall be constructed along the property line when the use abuts property residentially used or in one of the R districts. This bufferyard shall include a B2 berm or F4 fence. Application of this provision shall not require a fence within the required front yard. e. The entire site other than that taken up by structures, required bufferyards, or other landscaped areas shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. df. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street. g. Facilities within 300 feet of a property in an R district that require night lighting shall be lighted according to a lighting plan approved by the director of public works which shall include fixture specifications and demonstrate that off-site impacts will be minimized. Such facilities shall have a bufferyard F located along the property lines of the facility which abut an R district. (6) Public service structures. The conditions are as follows: *** d. A bufferyard C shall be installed and maintained along all property lines in an R district. *** (12) Food service. The conditions are as follows: *** b. A bufferyard D shall be provided along all abutting property within an R district. bc. No building may be located within 25 feet of any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers. *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 22 (16) Private entertainment (indoor) without intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows: *** b. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all property located within an R district. This bufferyard shall include a F6 wall or BW4 berm wall as illustrated under section 36-364. bc. If there is a wine and/or beer license, there shall be no separate bar area within the establishment. *** (17) Restaurants without intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard E shall be installed and maintained along all property lines which abut property in an R district. This bufferyard shall at a minimum include a B2 berm or F5 fence. cd. If there is a wine and/or beer liquor license, there shall be no separate bar area within the restaurant. *** (20) Studio. The conditions are as follows: *** b. A bufferyard D shall be provided along all property lines which abut property located in an R district. Unless a more intensive bufferyard is required elsewhere in this chapter, then the more intense bufferyard requirement shall be used. (21) Communication tower. The conditions are as follows: *** c. The tower structure shall not be permitted within any required yard or bufferyard. *** (d) Conditional uses. No structure or land in a C-1 district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the commercial restrictions and performance standards of section 36-192, the requirements of all the general conditions provided in section 36-365, with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection (d), and with any other conditions the city council may impose. (1) Motor fuel station. The conditions are as follows: *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 23 d. A bufferyard F shall be constructed along all lot lines abutting property which is located in an R district and said bufferyard shall include at a minimum an F6 wall as described under section 36-364. Such wall shall be adequately maintained. Application of this provision shall not require a wall within the required front yard. de. All pump islands, air dispensers and other service devices shall be installed at least 12 feet off and toward the interior of the lot from the required yard line, and no display, servicing of vehicles, parking or dispensing of gasoline shall take place within the required yard. On sites where pump islands have been constructed at the required yard line, a landscaped area of eight feet shall be installed in the required yard. f. The entire site other than building, required yard, bufferyard, and other landscaped areas shall be paved. g. All parking and paved areas shall be graded, designed, and landscaped in accordance with section 36-361. eh. All on site utility installations shall be placed underground. fi. No outside sale or display shall be permitted except gasoline and other goods consumed in the normal operation of a car limited to the following kinds of products: oil, gasoline and oil additives, windshield cleaner, windshield wipers, tires and batteries. No products shall be sold or displayed in any required yard nor shall the total display area occupy more than 150 square feet in area or be more than five feet in height. No other vehicular parts and nonautomobile oriented goods shall be displayed or sold outside. gj. Modification of the requirement of this section may be made for service stations in existence on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, if the city council finds that, because of the shape of the lot, size of the lot, the location of the principal building on the lot or similar circumstances, it would be impossible to satisfy the strict terms of this section or that they could be satisfied only by imposing exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of the lot. hk. No public address system shall be audible from any property located within an R district. il. Canopy and canopy support systems shall be constructed using architectural design and materials which are compatible with the principal structure. jm. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. *** (5) Post office customer service. *** e. Screening A bufferyard D shall be provided along the lot line between the drive through facilities and stacking areas and adjacent streets and properties, but shall not interfere with visibility at the intersection of the exit drive and adjacent street as required by section 36-76. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 24 f. Drive through and stacking areas shall not be within 100 feet of any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers, unless the entire facility and stacking areas are separated from said parcel by a building wall or bufferyard F. (Ord. No. 2248-03, 8-18-03) (6) In-vehicle sales or service. The conditions are as follows: *** b. A bufferyard D shall be provided along the lot line between drive-through facilities and stacking areas and adjacent streets and properties. bc. Stacking shall be provided for six cars per customer service point and shall comply with all yard requirements. cd. This use shall only be permitted when it can be demonstrated that the operation will not have a significant adverse effect on the existing level of service of adjacent streets and intersections. de. The drive-through facility shall be designed so it does not impede traffic or impair vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement, or exacerbate the potential for pedestrian or vehicular conflicts. ef. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets. fg. Any canopy as part of this use shall be compatible with the architectural design and materials of the principal structure. gh. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (7) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows: a. When outdoor play areas are provided, a minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided and such space shall be enclosed by a fence. screened with a bufferyard D. This bufferyard shall include, as a minimum, an F3 fence as described in section 36-364. *** (f) Dimensional standards/densities. *** (4) The front yard shall be a minimum of five feet unless a greater depth is required to meet screening bufferyard requirements. If the average depth of at least two existing front yards, for buildings within 150 feet along the same block front of the lot in question, are less or greater than 20 feet, in that case the required front yards shall be the average depth of such existing front St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 25 yards, but the depth of a front yard shall not be less than five feet nor be required to exceed 50 feet. *** Sec. 36-194. C-2 general commercial district. *** (c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in a C-2 district, may be used for one or more of the following uses if its use complies with conditions stated in section 36-192 and those specified for the use in this subsection (c): *** (2) Dry cleaning, laundering with route pickup and delivery. The conditions are as follows: *** c. Outside vehicle storage shall be screened from any abutting R district by a bufferyard F. *** (3) Group day care/nursery school. The conditions are as follows: a. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided and such space shall be screened and enclosed with a fence. with a bufferyard D. This bufferyard shall include as a minimum an F3 fence as described in section 36-364. *** (4) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows: *** d. Screening A bufferyard D shall be installed constructed along the property line when the use abuts property residentially used or in one of the R districts. This screening bufferyard shall include a B2 berm or F4 fence which shall be adequately maintained. Application of this provision shall not require a fence within the required front yard. e. The entire site other than that taken up by structures, required bufferyards, or other landscaped areas shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. ef. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street. g. Facilities within 300 feet of a property in an R district that require night lighting shall be lighted according to a lighting plan approved by the director of public works which shall include fixture specifications and demonstrate that off site impacts will be minimized. Such facilities shall have a bufferyard F located along the property lines of the facility which abut an R district. *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 26 (6) Utility substation. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard E shall be installed and maintained along all public ways. d. This use shall be considered as an intensity classification 7 for the purpose of establishing bufferyard requirements. *** (10) Convention/exhibition halls. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all lot lines abutting property in an R district. (11) Food service. The conditions are as follows: a. A bufferyard D shall be provided along all property lines which abut property in an R district. ab. Building shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers. (12) Hotel/motel. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard F shall be provided at all lot lines abutting property in an R district. *** (15) Outdoor sales (display). The conditions are as follows: a. A bufferyard F shall be provided and maintained along all property lines abutting property located within an R or O district. This bufferyard shall include an F6 wall as illustrated in section 36-364. ab. No public address system shall be audible from any property located in an R district. bc. The site shall be kept neat and orderly. cd. The use shall not be permitted within any required yard, bufferyard or landscaped area. de. The use shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers. ef. The operator of the use shall not sell or trade exclusively in used merchandise, but shall have at least one-third of its stock on the site in new, unused merchandise. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 27 fg. All open sales or rental lots shall be operated in conjunction with a business operated in a building or buildings in which the same or similar materials are displayed and offered for sale as those displayed on the open sales or rental lot. h. The entire site other than that used or required to be used for building, yard, bufferyard or landscaping shall be surfaced in blacktop or paving. gi. All paved areas shall be graded, designed and landscaped as required by section 36-361. hj. String lighting shall be prohibited. ik. The area of open sales or rental lot used for storage and display of merchandise shall not exceed two square feet for every one square foot of building on the site devoted to the same or similar use or accessory use. l. A bufferyard D shall be installed and maintained along all public ways. *** (17) Private entertainment (indoor) without intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows: *** b. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all property located within an R district. This bufferyard shall include a F6 wall or BW4 berm wall as illustrated under section 36-364. bc. If there is a wine and/or beer license, the following additional conditions shall apply: *** (18) Restaurants without intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard E shall be installed and maintained along all property lines which abut property in an R district. This bufferyard shall at a minimum include a B2 berm or F5 fence. cd. If there is a wine and/or beer liquor license, the following additional conditions shall apply: *** (19) Shopping center. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all lot lines abutting property in an R district. cd. All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 28 institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers. (20) Communication tower. The conditions are as follows: *** c. The tower structure shall not be permitted within any required yard or bufferyard. *** (21) Parking ramps as principal structure. The conditions are as follows: *** d. The parking ramp shall be screened from view from any abutting property located within an R district with a bufferyard F. The screening This bufferyard shall include a six foot B4 berm or BW3 berm wall if the parking ramp is above ground. *** (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in a C-2 district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. Those uses shall comply with the commercial restrictions and performance standards of section 36-192, all those general conditions provided in section 36-367 and with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection (d), and with any other conditions which may be imposed by the city council. (1) Motor fuel station. The conditions are as follows: a. A bufferyard F shall be constructed along all lot lines abutting an R district. The bufferyard shall include a F6 wall as described under section 36-364. Application of this provision shall not require a wall within the required front yard. ab. All pump islands, air dispensers and other service devices shall be installed at least 12 feet off and toward the interior of the lot from the required yard line, and no display, servicing of vehicles, parking or dispensing of gasoline shall take place within the required yard. On sites where pump islands have been constructed at the required yard line, a landscaped area of eight feet will be installed in the required yard. c. All parking and paved areas shall meet the grading, design, and landscaping requirements of section 36-361. bd. All on site utility installations shall be placed underground. ce. No outside sale or display shall be permitted except gasoline and other goods consumed in the normal operation of a car limited to the following kinds of products: oil, gasoline and oil additives, windshield cleaner, windshield wipers, tires and batteries. No products shall be sold or displayed in any required yard nor shall the total display area occupy more than 150 square feet in area or be more than five feet in height. No other vehicular parts and nonautomobile oriented goods shall be displayed or sold outside. df. Any canopy and canopy support system shall be constructed using architectural design and materials which are compatible with the principal structure. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 29 eg. Modification of the requirement of this section may be made for service stations in existence on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived if the city council finds that, because of the shape of the lot, size of the lot, the location of the principal building on the lot, or similar circumstances, it would be impossible to satisfy the strict terms of this section or that they could be satisfied only by imposing exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of the lot. fh. No public address system shall be audible from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers. gi. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (2) Motor vehicle sales. The conditions are as follows: *** e. All parking and paved areas shall meet all of the landscaping and design requirements of section 36-361. ef. String lighting shall be prohibited. fg. The area of open sales or rental lot used for storage and display of merchandise shall not exceed two square feet for every one square foot of building on the site devoted to the same or a similar use or accessory use. gh. No test driving shall be permitted on local residential streets. hi. No outdoor public address system shall be permitted. ij. All customer and employee parking shall be clearly designated and signed. jk. No motor vehicle transport loading or unloading shall be permitted on any minor residential street. kl. No display or storage of motor vehicles shall be permitted on any public right-of-way. m. A bufferyard C shall be provided along all public ways and along an abutting O district. n. A bufferyard F shall be installed and maintained along all property lines of an abutting R district. lo. The storage lot shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers. (Ord. No. 2248-03, 8-18-03) mp. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 30 which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (3) Motor vehicle service and repair. The conditions are as follows: *** f. A bufferyard F shall be provided along any abutting R district. fg. Additional conditions for carwash: *** 3. All parking and paved areas shall meet the drainage, design, and landscaping provisions of section 36-361. 34. No ingress or egress points for a carwash shall be closer than 150 feet from the point of intersection of the required front and side yard lines adjoining intersecting streets. The exit door from the carwash shall be at least 45 feet from the public right-of-way. Drainage shall be away from the public street at the egress points to prevent spillage onto the street. The grades of the interior floor shall be sloped away from the exit door, and such floor shall be sloped to an accepted interior drainage system. No water which is used in the operation of the carwash shall be allowed on any public right-of-way. 45. Automatic carwashes accessory to a motor fuel station or motor vehicle service and repair facility shall provide stacking space for at least four cars. Cars located in these stacking spaces should not block ingress and egress driveways on the site or driveways providing access to gasoline pumps, service bays or required off- street parking, except that vehicles in stacking spaces may block access to parking stalls which are signed for employee parking only. All other provisions in subsections (d)(3)g.1. through (d)(3)g.4. of this section shall apply to automatic carwashes, except that no additional off-street parking spaces shall be required for an automatic carwash and ingress or egress to an automatic carwash may be permitted within 150 feet of the point of intersection of the required front and side yard lines subject to the limitations of subsection (7) of this section. gh. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (4) Restaurants with intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows: *** d. A bufferyard F shall be installed and maintained along abutting property in an R district. de. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 31 (5) Places of Assembly. The conditions are as follows: *** g. With intoxicating liquor, the following additional conditions apply: *** iii. A bufferyard F shall be installed and maintained along any abutting property in an R district. iii.iv. The use must be in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. *** (9) Private entertainment (indoor) with intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows: *** d. A bufferyard F shall be installed and maintained along any abutting property in an R district. de. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (10) Post office customer service. *** e. A bufferyard D shall be provided along the lot line between the drive through facilities and stacking areas and adjacent streets and properties, but shall not interfere with visibility at the intersection of the exit drive and adjacent street as required by section 36- 76. ef. Drive through and stacking areas shall not be within 100 feet of any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers unless the entire facility and stacking areas are separated from said parcel by a building wall or bufferyard F. (Ord. No. 2248-03, 8-18-03) (11) In-vehicle sales or service. The conditions are as follows: *** b. A bufferyard D shall be provided along the lot line between drive-through facilities and stacking areas and adjacent streets and properties. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 32 bc. Stacking shall be provided for six cars per customer service point and shall comply with all yard and bufferyard requirements. cd. This use shall only be permitted when it can be demonstrated that the operation will not have a significant adverse affect on the existing level of service on adjacent streets and intersections. de. The drive-through facility shall be designed so it does not impede traffic or impair vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement, or exacerbate the potential for pedestrian or vehicular conflicts. ef. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets. fg. Any canopy constructed as part of this use shall be compatible with the architectural design and materials of the principal structure. gh. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (12) Retail stores and large item retail stores over 20,000 square feet. *** c. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all lot lines abutting property in an R district. cd. All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers. de. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (13) Shopping center between 50,000 and 200,000 square feet. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all lot lines abutting property in an R district. cd. All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers. de. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 33 which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (14) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows: a. When outdoor play areas are provided, a minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided and such space shall be enclosed screened with a bufferyard D. This bufferyard shall include, as a minimum, an F3 fence as described in section 36- 364. *** (e) Uses permitted by PUD. No structure or land in a C-2 district shall be used for the following uses except by the PUD process. Uses and structures which are permitted by right, permitted with conditions, or permitted as conditional uses may also be permitted by PUD. Provisions for the PUD and modifications to dimensional standards and densities are provided under section 36-367. (1) Shopping centers over 200,000 square feet of gross floor area provided that the following conditions are met: *** c. New in-vehicle sales or service shall only be permitted when it can be demonstrated that their operation will not have a significant adverse effect on the internal circulation of the PUD and the level of service of nearby street and intersections and must comply with the following conditions: *** 2. A bufferyard D shall be provided along the lot line between drive-through facilities and stacking areas and adjacent streets and properties. 23. Stacking shall be provided for a minimum of six cars per customer service point. 34. Stacking shall be prohibited on public streets, in fire lanes, and in areas that interfere with on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation. *** i. Truck circulation and loading areas constructed after adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived must be separated from streets and properties adjoining the PUD by a bufferyard F. Single-use buildings over 10,000 square feet and multiple-use buildings over 15,000 square feet that are constructed after adoption of this chapter must utilize a landscaped screening area bufferyard that is a minimum of 40 feet in width in order to satisfy this requirement. Such screening bufferyard must include a minimum five-foot-tall berm along its entire length, a double row of evergreen trees that are each a minimum of eight feet tall at planting and spaced no more than 25 feet apart, and deciduous trees interspersed with the evergreen plantings. *** (f) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in any C-2 district: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 34 *** (9) Autobody/painting is permitted as an accessory use to motor vehicle sales if: *** c. A bufferyard F is installed and maintained adjacent to any public way. cd. The use is incorporated into the motor vehicle sales/service building and does not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of said building. (g) Dimensional standards/densities. *** (4) The front yard shall be a minimum of five feet unless a greater depth is required to meet screening bufferyard requirements. If the average depth of at least two existing front yards for buildings within 150 feet along the same block front of the lot in question, are less or greater than 20 feet, in that case the required front yards shall be the average depth of such existing front yards, but the depth of a front yard shall not be less than five feet or be required to exceed 50 feet. *** Article IV. Zoning Districts DIVISION 5. OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS* *** Sec. 36-222. Office district restrictions and performance standards; general provisions. *** (8) No storage, display or parking of vehicles shall be allowed in any of the required yards, bufferyards or landscaped areas. *** Sec. 36-223. O office district. *** (c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in any O district may be used for one or more of the following uses if it complies with the conditions stated in section 36-222 and those specified for the use in this subsection: *** (2) Group day care/nursery schools. The conditions are as follows: *** b. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil shall be provided and such space shall be enclosed by an F3 a fence and bufferyard D. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 35 *** (3) Hospital. The conditions are as follows: *** d. Screening shall be installed along any abutting R district, and the screening shall include a six foot privacy fence. A bufferyard F shall be installed and maintained along any abutting R district. *** (7) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard C shall be constructed along the property line when such use abuts property residentially used or in one of the R districts. This bufferyard shall include a B2 berm or F4 fence which shall be adequately maintained. This provision shall not require a fence within the required front yard or where it interferes with traffic visibility at intersections (see section 36-76). d. The entire site other than that taken up by structures, required bufferyards, or other landscaped areas shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. ce. Swimming pools shall be located a minimum of 50 feet of any lot line and a minimum of 12 feet from any other structure on the same lot. df. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed. eg. Facilities which serve a communitywide or regional function shall be located with primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street. h. Facilities within 300 feet of property in an R district that require night lighting shall be lighted according to a lighting plan approved by the director of public works which shall include fixture specifications and demonstrate that off-site impacts will be minimized. Such facilities shall provide a bufferyard F located along the property lines of the facility which abut an R district. *** (10) Convention/exhibition halls. The conditions are as follows: *** b. All loading shall be completely within a structure or screened from view with a wall of the same material as the building. Truck maneuvering areas shall be completely screened according to section 36-361(d). c. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all lot lines abutting property in an R district. (11) Hotel/motel. The conditions are as follows: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 36 *** b. A bufferyard F shall be provided at all lot lines abutting an R district. *** (14) Private entertainment (indoor) without intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all property which abuts an R district. This bufferyard shall, at a minimum, include a B3 berm, BW2 berm wall or F5 fence. cd. If there is a wine and/or beer license, the following additional conditions shall apply: *** (15) Restaurants without intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows: *** e. A bufferyard E shall be installed and maintained along all property lines which abut property located within an R district. This bufferyard shall include, at a minimum, a B2 berm or F5 fence as defined in section 36-364. ef. If there is a wine and/or beer license, the following additional conditions shall apply: *** (17) Communication towers. The conditions are as follows: *** c. Communication towers shall not be permitted within any required yard or bufferyard area. *** (18) Parking lots. The conditions are as follows: a. Parking lots shall comply with all design, grading, curb, landscaping and bufferyard requirements of section 36-364. ab. Access shall be directly to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or arterial or otherwise located so that access can be provided without conducting significant traffic on local residential streets. (19) Parking ramps as principal structure. The conditions are as follows: *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 37 d. The parking ramp shall be screened from any abutting property located within an R district with a bufferyard F. The screening This bufferyard shall include a six foot B4 berm or a BW3 berm wall where the parking ramp is above ground. *** (22) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows: a. When outdoor play areas are provided, a minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided and such space shall be enclosed screened with a bufferyard D. This bufferyard shall include, as a minimum, a F3 fence as described in section 36- 364. *** (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in an O district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the office restrictions and performance standards of section 36-222 and all those general conditions provided in section 36-367 and with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection (d). (1) Motor fuel station. The conditions are as follows: a. A bufferyard F shall be constructed along all lot lines abutting property within an R district. The bufferyard shall include an F6 wall as described under section 36-364. Such wall shall be adequately maintained. Application of this provision shall not require a wall within the required front yard. ab. All pump islands, air dispensers and other service devices shall be installed at least 12 feet off and toward the interior of the lot from the required yard line. No display, servicing of vehicles, parking or dispensing of gasoline shall take place within the required yard area. On sites where pump islands have been constructed at the required yard line, a landscaped area of eight feet will be installed in the required yard. c. All parking and paved areas shall meet the grading, design and landscaping requirements of section 36-361. bd. All on site utility installations shall be placed underground. ce. No outside sales or display shall be permitted except for goods consumed in the normal operation of an automobile such as oil, gasoline and oil additives, windshield cleaner, windshield wipers, tires and batteries, and such products shall not be sold or displayed in any required yard, nor shall the total display area of any one or any combinations of such products occupy more than 150 square feet in area or more than five feet in height. No other vehicular parts and nonautomobile-oriented goods shall be displayed or sold outside. df. Any canopy and canopy support systems shall be constructed using architectural design and materials which are compatible with the principal structure. eg. No public address system shall be audible from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions and community centers. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 38 fh. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (2) Restaurants with intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows: *** f. A bufferyard F shall be installed and maintained along any abutting property located within an R district. fg. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. *** (4) Offices where intensity classification exceeds 6. The conditions are as follows: *** f. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all abutting property located in an R district. Loading areas, access, parking, signing, and building equipment shall be prohibited or minimized next to residential areas to the extent appropriate in order to ensure compatible development. *** (5) Medical and dental offices where intensity classification exceeds 6. The conditions are as follows: *** f. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all abutting property located within an R district. Loading areas, access, parking, signing, and building equipment shall be prohibited or minimized next to residential areas to the extent appropriate in order to ensure compatible development. *** (6) Places of Assembly. The conditions are as follows: *** g. With intoxicating liquor, the following additional conditions apply: *** iii. A bufferyard F shall be installed and maintained along any abutting property in an R district. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 39 iiiiv. The use must be in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. *** (8) Private entertainment (indoor) with intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows: *** d. A bufferyard F shall be installed and maintained along all property lines which abut property in an R district. de. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (9) In-vehicle sales or service. The conditions are as follows: *** b. A bufferyard D shall be provided along the lot unless the entire facility and stacking areas are separated from the lot in an R district by a building wall line between drive-through facilities and stacking areas and adjacent streets and properties. bc. Stacking shall be provided for six cars per customer service point and shall comply with all yard requirements. cd. This use shall only be permitted when it can be demonstrated that the operation will not have a significant adverse affect on the existing level of service on adjacent streets and intersections. de. The drive-through facility shall be designed so it does not impede traffic or impair vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement, or exacerbate the potential for pedestrian or vehicular conflicts. ef. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets. fg. Any canopy constructed as part of this use shall be compatible with the architectural design and materials of the principal structure. gh. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a means of satisfying this requirement. (e) Uses permitted by PUD. No structure or land in any O district shall be used for the following uses except by the PUD process. These uses shall comply with the requirements of all the general conditions provided in section 36-222 and with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection (e). St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 40 Uses and structures which are permitted by right, permitted with conditions, or permitted as conditional uses may also be permitted by PUD. Provisions for the PUD and modifications to dimensional standards and densities are provided under section 36-367. *** (3) Shopping centers. The provisions are as follows: *** g. A bufferyard F shall be provided along all abutting property located within an R district. Loading areas, access, parking, signage, and building equipment shall be prohibited or minimized next to residential to the extent appropriate in order to ensure compatible development. *** (f) Accessory uses. Within any O district, the following uses shall be permitted accessory uses: *** (2) Parking ramps, if they comply with all of the following provisions: *** d. The parking ramp shall be screened from any abutting property located within an R district with a bufferyard F. The screening This bufferyard shall include a six foot B4 berm or a BW3 berm wall where the parking ramp is above ground. *** (5) Outdoor seating and service of food and beverages is permitted as an accessory use to a restaurant if: a. The use is separated from any adjacent residential use by a building wall or six foot fence F8 wall. This provision will not apply if the residential use is located on an upper story above a restaurant. *** Article IV. Zoning Districts DIVISION 6. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS* *** Sec. 36-243. I-P industrial park district. *** (c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an I-P district may be used for one or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-242 and those specified for the use permitted in this subsection: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 41 (1) Group day care/nursery schools. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil shall be provided and such space shall be enclosed by an F3 fence and bufferyard D. *** (2) Public service structures. The conditions are as follows: *** b. Outdoor storage areas visible from any residential property or public street shall be screened with a bufferyard C. bc. The exterior faces of all buildings shall meet the provisions of section 36-366. cd. All structures shall be located a minimum of ten feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions and community centers. de. All service drives shall be paved. (3) Utility substations. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard E shall be installed and maintained along all public ways. d. This use shall be considered an intensity classification 7 for the purpose of establishing adjacent bufferyard requirements. (4) Communication tower. The conditions are as follows: *** d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard or bufferyard. *** (5) Manufacturing/processing. The conditions are as follows: *** b. The facility shall provide a bufferyard F along all abutting property in the R, O or C-1 district. bc. The applicant must sign a statement acknowledging and agreeing to abide with all of the applicable performance standards and other regulations of this chapter. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 42 (6) Parking lots as an exclusive principal land use. The conditions are as follows: a. The parking lot shall be designated to meet all drainage, bufferyard and landscape requirements of section 36-361. ab. Access shall be from a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or arterial or shall be located so that it can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets. (7) Parking ramps as principal structure. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A parking ramp shall be considered an intensity class 7 for the purpose of establishing adjacent bufferyard requirements. A parking ramp shall be screened from view from any abutting property located within an R district with a bufferyard F. The screening This bufferyard shall include a six foot B4 berm or a BW3 berm wall where the parking ramp is above ground. *** (10) Catering. The conditions are as follows: *** b. The facility shall provide a bufferyard F along all abutting property in the R, O or C-1 district. bc. The applicant must sign a statement acknowledging and agreeing to abide with all of the applicable performance standards and other regulations of this chapter. *** (f) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an I-P district: *** (3) Parking ramps, provided that all of the conditions of subsection (c)(7) of this section are met. *** c. A parking ramp shall be considered an intensity class 7 for the purpose of establishing adjacent bufferyard requirements. A parking ramp shall be screened from view from any abutting property located within an R district with a bufferyard F. The screening This bufferyard shall include a six foot B4 berm or a BW3 berm wall where the parking ramp is above ground. *** (5) Outdoor storage with the following conditions: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 43 a. Storage shall be enclosed by a solid wall or fence not less than six feet high. This wall or fence shall be screened from view of all public streets which abut the lot containing the outdoor storage with a bufferyard D and from any property in an R or C district with a bufferyard F. Where properties abut a railroad track, fencing shall not be required on the side of the storage yard which faces, or is adjacent to, the railroad track, unless the average grade of the railroad track is less than six feet higher than the average grade of the storage yard. b. Storage shall not be permitted within any required bufferyards and shall not be permitted within any required yards other than the rear yard. *** Sec. 36-244. I-G general industrial district. *** (c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an I-G district may be used for one or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-242, and those specified for the use permitted in this subsection: (1) Group day care/nursery schools. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space shall be provided per pupil and such space shall be enclosed with a fence. screened with a bufferyard D. The bufferyard shall include as a minimum an F3 fence as defined in section 36-364. *** (2) Public service structures. The conditions are as follows: *** b. Outdoor storage areas visible from any residential property or public street shall be screened with a bufferyard C. bc. Structures shall be located a minimum of ten feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions and community centers. cd. All service drives shall be paved. (3) Utility substations. The conditions are as follows: *** c. A bufferyard E shall be installed and maintained along all public ways. d. This land use shall be considered an intensity classification 7 for the purpose of establishing adjacent bufferyard requirements. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 44 *** (7) Autobody/painting. The conditions are as follows: *** d. A bufferyard F shall be installed and maintained adjacent to any public way. (8) Communication tower. The conditions are as follows: *** d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard or bufferyard. *** (9) Composting operations. The conditions are as follows: a. A bufferyard E shall be provided along all borders of the property. ab. All buildings, structures and activity ares shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from all lot lines. bc. No food scraps or other vermin-attracting materials shall be processed, stored or disposed on the site. cd. Operations shall not involve the on-site holding, storage or disposal of hazardous wastes as defined by applicable statutes, rules or regulations. (10) Motor vehicle service and repair. The conditions are as follows: *** f. A bufferyard F shall be provided along any abutting R district. fg. Additional conditions for carwash: *** (11) Outdoor storage. The conditions are as follows: a. Storage shall be enclosed by a solid wall or fence not less than six feet high. This wall or fence shall be screened from all abutting public streets with a bufferyard D and from any property in an R district with a bufferyard F. Where properties abut a railroad track, fencing shall not be required on the side of the storage yard which faces, or is adjacent to, the railroad track, unless the average grade of the railroad track is less than six feet higher than the average grade of the storage yard. b. Storage shall not be permitted within any required yards or bufferyards. *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 45 (12) Parking lots as a principal land use. The conditions are as follows: *** c. The parking lot shall comply with all of the design, drainage, paving, landscaping and bufferyard requirements of section 36-361. (13) Parking ramps as principal structure. The conditions are as follows: *** d. Screening A bufferyard F shall be provided along all property lines abutting an R district. The screening This bufferyard shall include a six foot B4 berm or BW3 berm wall where the parking ramp is above ground. *** (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in an I-G district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. Those uses shall comply with the requirements of all the general conditions provided in section 36-242 and section 36-367 and with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection (d). (3) Group Daycare/Nursery Schools. a. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil shall be provided and such space shall be enclosed by a 42 inch minimum height fence and bufferyard D. *** c. Outdoor play areas shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any property lines and shall be screened with a bufferyard D. *** (e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted within any I-G district: *** (9) Motor fuel station. The conditions are as follows: *** b. A bufferyard F shall be constructed along all lot lines abutting an R district. The bufferyard shall include an F6 wall as described under section 36-364 which shall be adequately maintained. Application of this provision shall not require a wall within the required front yard. bc. All pump islands, air dispensers and other service devices shall be installed toward the interior of the lot at least 12 feet from the required yard line, and no display, servicing of vehicles, parking or dispensing of gasoline shall take place within the required yard. On sites where pump islands have been constructed at the required yard line, a landscaped area of eight feet will be installed in the required yard. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 46 c. All parking and paved areas shall meet the grading, design, and landscaping requirements of section 36-361. cd. All on-site utility installations shall be placed underground. df. Canopy and canopy support systems shall be constructed using architectural design and materials which are compatible with the principal structure. Only incidental regulatory signage may be permitted on the canopy and canopy support systems. eg. No sound generated on the site by any means including a public address system shall be audible from any R district. fh. Modification of the requirements of this section may be made for service stations in existence on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, if the city council finds that, because of the shape of the lot, size of the lot, the location of the principal building on the lot, or similar circumstances, it would be impossible to satisfy the strict terms of this section or that they could be satisfied only by imposing exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of the lot. This section shall not be interpreted to allow public use of the motor fuel station. *** Article IV. Zoning Districts DIVISION 7. M-X MIXED USE DISTRICT *** Sec. 36-266. Dimensional/performance standards and general requirements. *** (3) The maximum nonresidential density is 1.5 FAR and the maximum residential density is 50 units per acre. In determining density, the total nonresidential floor area or number of residential units shall be divided by the land associated with each use, including building coverage and parking/bufferyard areas associated with the use and a proportion of the on-site usable open space. Stormwater ponds and public/private streets and alleys shall be excluded from land calculations. Maximum densities may be increased by up to 50 percent at the sole discretion of the city council if two or more of the following are provided: *** (8) Trash handling, truck circulation and loading areas must be separated from streets and properties adjoining the development by a bufferyard F. (89) Buildings constructed after adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived must utilize at least 80 percent class I materials on each building face and no class III materials on any building face that is visible from public areas within the development or from off the site. The class I materials requirement may be reduced to 60 percent at the sole discretion of the city council if a balance of architectural interest and visual compatibility is provided through approval of the following: *** St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 47 (910) Buildings constructed after adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived must utilize parapet walls to completely screen rooftop equipment from ground and street level view and must paint rooftop equipment to match the color of the roof in order to minimize the visual impact as viewed from other buildings. (101) Buildings constructed after adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived are subject to the following height restrictions based upon distances from adjacent R-1, R-2 and R-3 districts: *** (112) Developments constructed after adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived must include sidewalks and/or bikeways along all private and public street rights-of-way as determined appropriate and on-site pedestrian/bicycle facilities that provide logical connections to off-site uses and are separated from off-street surface parking areas by curbed, landscaped islands a minimum of 20 feet in width inclusive of sidewalk. (123) Developments constructed after adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived that can be served by public transit must provide at least one transit stop that conveniently serves the development. (134) Signage shall be allowed in conformance with the approved redevelopment plan or final PUD site plan and development agreement in accordance with the following conditions: *** (145) A development agreement is required as part of the development approval and shall address, at a minimum, approved site and building design criteria, approved sign locations and design criteria, construction phasing, bonding or other financial surety for construction of on-site and off-site improvements generated by the development, and maintenance. (156) The development shall comply with all other applicable chapter provisions unless specifically modified by subsections (1) through (15) of this section or by approval of a redevelopment plan or final PUD plan and development agreement. *** ARTICLE V. SPECIAL PROVISIONS Sec. 36-363. Special provisions regulating exterior lighting. *** (c) General provisions. *** (8) No light source or luminaire shall be located within a bufferyard except on pedestrian walkways unless it is demonstrated that no other alternative to provide site lighting is available. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 48 (89) Light poles or standards for exterior lighting shall not exceed a height of 45 feet, except that poles or standards on the top level of parking structures shall not exceed 25 feet. *** Sec. 36-364. Landscaping and bufferyards. Delete Section 36-364 in its entirety and replace it with the following: Sec. 36-364. Landscaping. (a) Purpose. The City recognizes the aesthetic, ecological, and economic value of landscaping in both the natural and built environments and requires its use to serve the following objectives: (1) Protect the health, safety and general welfare of the community. (2) To deter crime through the use of good environmental design practices. (3) Promote the reestablishment of vegetation in the community for aesthetic, health, and wildlife reasons. (4) Improve ground water quality. (5) Reduce storm water runoff. (6) Promote compatibility between land uses by reducing the visual, noise, dust, and lighting impacts of specific development on users of the site and abutting uses. (7) Aid in energy conservation by providing shade from the sun and shelter from the wind. (8) Safeguard and enhance property values. (9) Break up expanses of paved areas and provide surface shade. (10) To promote development which will minimize the loss of trees; ensure maintenance of vegetation; encourage a resourceful and prudent approach to urban development; provide an objective method to replace trees; and provide incentives for creative land use and good site design which preserves existing trees. The landscape standards in this section are established to promote these objectives and encourage innovative and creative landscape design for the benefit of the city. This section consists of the minimum landscaping and screening requirements for use throughout the city. (b) Applicability. The Zoning Administrator may require additional landscaping or alter the placement of the landscaping as deemed appropriate. (c) Required landscape plan. With the exception of single family and two family dwellings, a detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator for all new developments, additions or modifications to existing developments or when changes are made to existing landscape plans. Landscape plans shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect or other qualified individual as determined by the Zoning Administrator. The landscape plan shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet. The locations and materials which are to be used in St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 49 landscaping existing and proposed developments shall be clearly drawn and labeled on a landscape plan. The plan shall, at a minimum, show the following: (1) The boundary lines of the property with accurate dimensions. (2) The locations of existing and proposed buildings, parking lots, roads and other improvements. (3) A plan showing existing topography and proposed grading with contour intervals no greater than two feet. (4) The location, diameter of trees and common name of existing trees and shrubs. (5) A planting schedule containing symbols, quantities, common and botanical names, size of plant materials, root condition, and special planting instructions. (6) The planting details illustrating proposed locations of all new plant materials. (7) The locations and details of other landscape features including berms, retaining walls, fences, walls, sculptures, fountains, street furniture, lights, courtyards and planter boxes. (8) The details of restoration of disturbed areas including areas to be sodded or seeded. (9) The location and details of irrigation systems. (10) The details and cross sections of all required screening. (11) A description of a method to be employed for the protection of all existing landscape materials to be saved. (12) Planting and installation details as necessary to ensure conformance with all required standards. (d) Minimum Landscaping Requirements. (1) All open areas of a lot that are not used for buildings, required parking or circulation areas, patios, or storage shall be landscaped with a combination of canopy trees, ornamental trees, evergreen trees, shrubs, flowers, sod, ground cover materials, and other site design features to ensure soil stabilization. This shall not apply to undisturbed areas retained in a natural state. (2) Landscape plans shall be developed with an emphasis upon the boundary or perimeter of the proposed site, to the immediate perimeter of the structure, parking areas, and along areas to be screened. (3) The following minimum number of plant materials shall be provided: a. Single Family and two-family dwellings constructed after [enter date amendment is approved] shall plant one (1) tree per lot in the boulevard. The boulevard tree shall be of a species identified in the City of St. Louis Park’s Landscape Tree List for streets and boulevards and shall be planted according to city requirements. b. Multi-family residential dwellings shall require one (1) canopy or evergreen tree per dwelling unit. c. Non-Residential uses shall require at a minimum the greater of: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 50 1. One (1) canopy or evergreen tree per 1,000 square feet of gross building floor area, or 2. One (1) canopy or evergreen tree per 50 lineal feet of site perimeter. d. Up to twenty five percent (25%) of the required number of canopy or evergreen trees may be substituted with ornamental trees at a ratio of two (2) ornamental trees to one (1) canopy or evergreen tree. e. Shrubs shall be required at a minimum of the greater of the following: 1. Six (6) shrubs per 1,000 square feet of gross building floor area, or 2. Six (6) shrubs per 50 lineal feet of site perimeter. 3. This requirement shall not apply to single family and two-family residential dwellings. f. Where there is more than one use per building or development, each use shall be calculated separately to determine minimum landscape requirements. (4) The city encourages the use of native plant materials that provide interest and color in the winter. (e) Screening. Screening shall consist of landscaping/vegetation, fences, walls, berms, hedges, landscape materials, or a combination thereof. The height and depth of the screening shall be consistent with the height and size of the area for which screening is required. All walls and fences shall be architecturally harmonious with the principal structure. Properties used as single family or two-family residential dwellings are exempt from the screening requirements. (1) Principal buildings, accessory structures, and drive through facilities including stacking areas shall be screened from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential or has an occupied institutional building including but not limited to a school, religious institution or community center. If the residential parcel is not separated by a public right-of-way and is less than 50 feet away from the building, structure or drive through facility, the screening shall include a six foot privacy fence along the side and/or rear property line abutting the residential property; the fence height may be increased to eight feet at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator. The fence will not be required when a multi-family building is adjacent to an existing multi-family building of four or more dwelling units. (2) Off-street loading and service areas: must be screened from contiguous properties and adjacent streets, except at access points. Screening shall consist of plant material and any combination of berms, fences, or walls that provide 100% opacity, year round, to a height of at least ten feet. (3) Outside storage areas; utility service structures; mechanical equipment; refuse handling; maintenance structures and other ancillary equipment shall be screened 100% from all off-site views year round. In addition to landscaping, exterior refuse handling and outside storage areas shall be screened with a six foot wall or privacy fence. The fence may be required to be taller at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator. (4) Parking lots: a. All off street parking areas and drive lanes located within 30 feet of any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential or has an occupied institutional building such as a school, religious institution or community center shall be screened with landscaping and a solid fence or wall a minimum of six feet high in the side and back yard and 42 inches in the front yard. A hedge may be substituted for the fence in the front yard only. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 51 b. Regardless of (4)a above, off street parking areas located within 30 feet of a public right of way shall provide screening between the parking lot and right of way, except at access points. Such screening may consist of a solid hedge, an architectural compatible opaque wall, fence, berm or combination thereof. The screening shall be at least 36 inches and no more than 42 inches in height. Transit shelters, benches, bike racks, or similar features may be integrated as part of the screen as approved by the Zoning Administrator. (f) Off street parking areas. (1) Off street parking areas with more than 25 parking stalls shall contain interior landscaped islands. Such islands shall be bounded by a raised concrete curb or approved equivalent and shall contain mulch to retain soil moisture. Turf grass is permitted within landscaped areas located around the periphery of a parking lot. This provision shall not apply to parking structures. a. Landscape islands are required at the end of each row of cars, or every 15 stalls whichever is less. All landscape islands shall contain a minimum of 180 square feet and a minimum dimension shall be 5 feet. b. A minimum of two canopy trees of the same species must be provided per island. c. Shrubs, perennials or ornamental grass must be incorporated in each landscaped island. d. Islands shall be prepared with clean soil to a depth of five feet and improved to ensure adequate drainage, nutrient and moisture-retention levels for the establishment of plantings. e. All perimeter and interior landscaped areas in parking lots shall be equipped with a permanent irrigation system, unless drought-tolerant plant materials are used exclusively. Where drought-tolerant plant materials are used, irrigation shall be required only for the two-year period following plant installation and may be accomplished using hoses, water trucks, or other nonpermanent means. (2) Raised islands shall be provided at the end of any parking row where it abuts vehicle circulation lanes or driveways. Raised islands shall also be provided to separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic. (g) Alternative landscape options. The City encourages the use of special design features such as xeriscaping, raingardens/bioswales, rooftop gardens, native landscapes, integrated pedestrian facilities, and public art. To encourage the use of these special design features the city acknowledges a degree of flexibility may be necessary to adjust to unique situations. This subsection provides such flexibility and presents alternative ways to meet the standards set for in this section. The alternatives provided below are discretionary and are subject to approval of the Zoning Administrator, unless the development application requires approval by the City Council, in which case the City Council shall approve the alternative landscape plan. Landscaping requirements may be modified if the proposal meets one or more of the following: (1) It is of exceptional design that includes amenities such as public art, public seating, an outdoor plaza, green rooftop, recreational benefit, and/or transit shelter. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 52 (2) It is deemed equivalent to the minimum requirements of this section and complies with the purpose and objectives of this section. (3) It will allow a site plan that is more consistent with the character of the area. (4) It will result in the retention of more existing significant trees. (5) It better accommodates or improves the existing physical conditions of the subject property. (6) The topography decreases or eliminates the need for visual screening. (7) It does not reduce the effect of required screening. (8) Efforts are made to create interest by providing a variety of colors and textures. (h) Plant material standards. (1) The complement of trees required shall be at least 25 percent deciduous and at least 25 percent coniferous. Not more than 30% of the required number of trees shall be composed of one species. (2) Minimum size of plantings. Caliper inches to be measured six inches off the ground. a. Deciduous tree (canopy) – 2.5 inch caliper b. Ornamental tree – 1.5 inch caliper c. Evergreen tree – 3 inch caliper d. Deciduous shrub – 5 gallon pot e. Evergreen shrub - 5 gallon pot (3) Species of plant material which satisfy the requirements of this section shall be consistent with the City of St. Louis Park’s Landscape Tree List, as provided by the City. (4) Existing healthy deciduous trees greater than five (5) caliper inches or existing healthy evergreen trees greater than six (6) caliper inches that will be preserved on the subject property following the completion of development and meet the requirements of this section, may be counted toward the landscaping requirements, if they are not identified as prohibited. (5) The vegetation required for screening and off street parking areas may be counted toward the minimum landscaping requirements provided the plan continues to meet the purpose and objectives of this section. (i) Method of installation. (1) The spacing of trees shall be appropriate to type of plant species provided. Evergreen shrubs shall be planted in clusters in order to maximize survival. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 53 (2) Traffic visibility shall be maintained by selecting and locating landscaping and design features that do not result in a safety or visibility hazard as required in section 36-76 (traffic visibility regulations). (3) All deciduous shrubs and spreading or globe evergreen shrubs shall be moved onto the site in pots. All other plant materials shall be balled and burlapped (B&B) or moved onto the site with a tree spade. (4) Minor plan substitutions to any approved planting plan may be accepted as approved by the zoning administrator. (5) Landscaping for one- and two-family homes shall be installed within one year of issuance of the building permit for a new home, addition or garage. (6) In calculating the required plant material under the provisions of this section, all areas and distances on which required calculations are based shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. (j) Restrictions for tree removal; standards for replacement. (1) Public land. Only those persons authorized by the City may remove any tree from public land. Trees removed from any public land including city, county or state right-of-way shall be replaced by the person or entity who removed it. Replacement shall be in the following manner: a. Replacement of any live tree which is removed from any public land shall be required on a caliper inch for caliper inch basis. The City may also elect to receive cash in lieu of trees based on a fee per caliper inch determined by the City Council. b. Replacement trees shall be replaced in locations as follows: 1. On public boulevards where the boulevard width is four feet or more, trees should be planted at 30-foot intervals, according to a landscape plan, or as approved by the city; however, no tree shall be planted within 15 feet of a utility pole, seven feet of a shutoff valve or underground utility, two feet of a concrete curb, or within 25 feet of an intersection as regulated by section 36-76; or 2. In a public park or open space. c. Replacement trees shall be of a species approved by the City Forester. (2) Private land. This subsection shall not apply to trees removed from existing lots developed with single-family or two-family dwellings. If any existing lot of record is subsequently subdivided, tree replacement shall be required for all of the new resulting lots or parcels. a. No significant tree shall be cut down, destroyed, or removed from any property unless it is authorized by a permit issued by the city in a manner provided by this section. b. No land shall be altered which will result in the removal or destruction of any significant tree unless the destruction is authorized by a permit issued by the city. The application for such permit shall include the following: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 54 1. The name, address, and phone number of the person applying for the permit. 2. The name and address of the property owner. 3. A tree inventory of the site certified by a registered land surveyor, landscape architect, or forester which identifies the size, species, condition, and locations on the land of all existing significant trees on the property. In addition, this inventory shall identify all significant trees which will be cut down, removed, or lost due to grading or other damage. The tree inventory shall be verified by the city forester. 4. Where the tree removal involves land alteration, a grading plan which identifies the following: i. A minimum scale of one inch equals 50 feet. ii. All existing and proposed contours at two (2) foot intervals. iii. Location of all existing and proposed structures. iv. Any grade change or land alteration, whether temporary or permanent, of greater than one foot measured vertically, affecting 30 percent (as measured on a horizontal plane) or more of a tree's root zone. v. Utility construction which may result in the cutting of 30 percent or more of a tree's roots within the root zone. vi. Any areas where soil compaction is planned to a depth of six inches or more, or of 30 percent or more of the surface of the soil within a root zone. 5. A plan for the protection of trees intended to be saved. 6. A statement of the proposed use of the land including a description of the type of building or structure existing or proposed to be constructed on the site. 7. The number, type and size of trees required to be replaced by this section. 8. The proposed locations of the replacement trees. c. Approval of a permit for the removal of any significant tree or for land alteration which results in tree destruction shall be subject to and conditioned upon the owner or developer replacing the loss or reasonably anticipated loss of all live significant trees. The amount of trees to be provided in replacement shall be determined by the following formula: ((A/B)-0.20) x C x A = D A = Total diameter inches of significant trees lost as a result of land alteration or removal. B = Total diameter inches of significant trees situated on the land. C = Tree replacement constant (1.5). D = Replacement trees (number of caliper inches). d. Location of replacement trees. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 55 1. Priority shall be given to locate replacement trees on any part of the parcel where screening is required. 2. If there is insufficient area within the project to plant the required replacement trees, they may be planted within any park, open space, or boulevard within the city as determined by the city provided the city consents in writing. The city may also elect to receive cash in lieu of trees based on a fee per caliper inch determined by the city council. e. Replacement trees shall be of a species similar to the trees which are lost or removed but shall be limited to one of those species shown on the City of St. Louis Park’s Landscape Tree List, as provided by the City. No more than 50 percent of the caliper inches of the replacement trees shall be understory trees. (3) All trees required to be replaced by this section shall be replaced in the following manner. a. Replacement trees shall be planted within 18 months from the date the permit authorizing the removal of trees is issued. b. Diseased, dead, or structurally unsound trees are exempt from the provision of this section. The City Forester is responsible for determining a tree is diseased, dead or structurally unsound. c. Any replacement tree which is not alive and healthy one year following the date that it was planted shall be replaced with a new healthy tree of the same size and species as the removed tree. d. Sources of trees. Replacement trees shall consist of Minnesota certified nursery stock. (k) Tree protection. All trees which are to be retained on any site shall be marked and physically protected from harm or destruction caused by soil compaction, equipment and material storage within the drip line, bark abrasions, changes in soil chemistry, out-of-season pruning and root cutting during construction. (1) Before any construction or grading of any development project occurs, orange “safety fence” at least four feet in height, and staked with steel posts no less than every five feet shall be placed around the drip line borders of woodlots and or the drip lines of significant trees to be preserved. Signs shall be placed along this fence line identifying the area as a tree protection area, and prohibiting grading beyond the fence line. This fence must remain in place until all grading and construction activity is terminated. (2) No equipment, construction materials, or soil may be stored within the drip lines of any significant trees to be preserved. (3) Care must be taken to prevent the change in soil chemistry due to concrete washout and leakage or spillage of toxic materials such as fuels or paints. (4) Drainage patterns on the site shall not change considerably causing drastic environmental changes in the soil moisture content where trees are intended to be preserved. (5) Pruning of oak and elm tree branches and roots must not take place from May 1 through July 31. (As per Ordinance 2257-03) If wounding of oak or elm trees occurs, a nontoxic St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 56 tree wound dressing must be applied immediately. Excavators must have a nontoxic tree wound dressing with them on the development site. (Ord. No. 2275-04) (6) Any tree determined by the City Forester to be destroyed or damaged shall be replaced in accordance with the tree replacement section above. (l) Maintenance of Landscaping. (1) All landscaping and site improvements shall be completed within one year after the certificate of occupancy has been issued. (2) The continued maintenance of all required landscaping materials in a live and healthy state is a requirement of this section and is the responsibility of the owner and tenant of the property on which the materials are required. This requirement shall run with the land and be binding upon all future property owners. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be a violation of this section. (3) An underground sprinkler system shall be installed in all landscaped areas except areas to be preserved in a natural state or where all proposed plant materials are drought-tolerant. Where drought-tolerant plant materials are used, irrigation shall be required only for the two-year period following the installation and may be accomplished using hoses, water trucks or other nonpermanent means. (m) Security. (1) Before approval of a permit, the owner or developer shall: a. Enter into a written agreement with the city on a form approved by the city attorney in which the developer undertakes to comply with the provisions and conditions imposed by this section and the owner or developer shall indemnify the city against any loss, cost or expense, including an amount payable for reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in enforcing the terms of the agreement. b. Provide a surety in a form approved by the city attorney to ensure the obligations of that agreement will be performed. The amount of surety shall be 125 percent of the estimated cost necessary to furnish and plant the required landscaping. The estimated cost shall be subject to approval by the city. If the estimated cost submitted by the developer to the city is not approved by the city, the city shall have the exclusive right to determine the estimated cost. (2) The property owner shall request an inspection after the required landscaping has been installed. The security will be released one year following the inspection when all landscaping is found to comply with the approved landscape or replacement plan. That part of the security which has not been released at the end of that year shall be retained and shall secure the developer's obligation to remove and replant replacement trees which are not alive or are unhealthy at the end of the year and to replant missing trees. The entire security may be released one year after the replanting of such trees has been satisfactorily completed if the city has certified that those replacement trees are alive and healthy. To be certified as alive and healthy, the following conditions must exist: a. No tree shall have sustained mechanical injury to the trunk of a tree causing loss of more than 30 percent of the bark circumference of the tree at any location along the tree's trunk. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 57 b. No tree shall have had soil compacted to six inches deep over more than 30 percent of its root zone. c. No tree shall have had more than 30 percent of its roots cut for the installation of any utility or for any other purpose. d. No tree shall possess more than 25 percent of its crown in dead branches. e. None of the security shall be released until the developer's obligations to indemnify the city for any expenses incurred in enforcing the terms of the agreement are satisfied. (n) Penalties for violation. Any tree not exempted by Section (j)(2)a of this section that is visibly damaged or has a root system that has been driven on causing soil compaction or the soil within the root zone has been compacted in any way, shall be replaced in accordance to the tree replacement formula found in section (j(2)d. of this section, or as per Section (j)(1) of this section for public trees. Also, any person who is not authorized by the city who removes any tree from any public property without first obtaining a permit and any person who fails to replace trees in the manner provided in this subsection shall, in addition to the criminal penalties prescribed by law, be required to pay to the city the estimated cost of tree replacement in the amount determined by the city. Upon determination that this has occurred, the city shall submit a bill for the amount of tree replacement. If that amount is not received by the city within 90 days, such amount shall be assessed as a special assessment on any land owned by the person violating this chapter which is located in the city. *** Sec. 36-367. Planned unit development (PUD) process. (a) Findings and purpose. The city council finds that a PUD process will benefit the city and its residents because the process permits greater flexibility in the development of a parcel by tailoring the development to the site and neighborhood. Such benefits include, but are not limited to: *** (7) The preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics, including flora and fauna, scenic views, screening and buffering, and access is fostered. *** (c) Building and site design. The city council shall find that the quality of building and site design proposed by the PUD plan will substantially enhance aesthetics of the site and implement relevant goals and policies of the comprehensive plan before a PUD plan may be approved. In addition, the following criteria shall be satisfied: *** (7) A PUD in a nonresidential district shall conform to the requirements of the district in which it is located except as modified by the following or other provisions of this chapter: a. All off-street loading facilities, including loading debris, shall be completely contained within a building. Maneuvering and truck storage areas shall be assigned a land use intensity class of 7 for purposes of determining bufferyard requirements of such areas. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 58 *** (d) Modifications. *** (2) Any modification of chapter requirements approved as part of a PUD shall be approved only upon a showing that the modification does not adversely affect surrounding properties because the PUD plan has provided screening, buffering, fencing, walls, or other site improvements which have eliminated the adverse effects of the modification. *** ARTICLE VII. TREE VARIETIES. Delete Article VII and Section 36-441 in its entirety. *** Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 07-02-ZA are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. First Reading March 19, 2007 Second Reading April 9, 2007 Date of Publication April 19, 2007 Date Ordinance takes effect May 7, 2007 Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 Reviewed for Administration City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 59 ORDINANCE NO. 2326-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 (ZONING) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO SECTION 36-361, OFF-STREET PARKING, PAVED AREAS, AND LOADING SPACES THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Findings Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 07-02-ZA). Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Section 36 (Zoning) is hereby amended by deleting Section 36-361 “Off-street parking, paved areas, and loading spaces”, and replacing it with the following: Sec. 36-361. Off-street parking areas, paved areas, and loading spaces. (a) Purpose. The purpose of regulating off-street parking, paved areas and loading spaces is to prevent congestion on public rights-of-way for the safety and welfare of the public. The regulations are created through analysis of the associated land use intensity, duration, time and style and result in design requirements and standards for such facilities. (b) Permits. The construction of any unenclosed off-street parking area of five or more spaces shall require a parking lot permit, unless review is completed as part of another Planning Application. The application for such a permit shall include the application form, fee, site plan and stormwater calculations. (c) Required Quantity. (1) Parking Spaces. Parking space requirements are established in Table 36-361(a). For uses not listed, the off-street parking requirements shall be established by the Zoning Administrator based upon the characteristics and functional similarities between uses including, but not limited to: the size of building, type of use, number of employees, expected volume and turnover of customer traffic, and expected frequency and number of delivery or service vehicles. For structures containing multiple uses, each shall be calculated separately. The requirements may be revised upward or downward by the City Council as part of an application for a Conditional Use Permit or Planned Unit Development based on verifiable information pertaining to parking. (2) Required parking spaces must be located on the same lot as the principal use, unless shared parking or off-site parking is approved for the use. (3) The number provided for required parking spaces shall be the minimum requirement, except where otherwise noted. Parking space requirements are as follows: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 60 Table 36-361 (a) Use Number of Parking Spaces Residential Single family dwelling Two spaces per dwelling unit. One additional space is required if boarders are accommodated. Cluster housing Two spaces per dwelling unit. 10% of the required parking shall be permitted for use as guest parking. Two family Two spaces per dwelling unit. One additional space is required if boarders are accommodated. Multi-family One space per bedroom. 10% of the required parking shall be permitted for use as guest parking. Multi-family residential developments shall not be eligible for a transit or Planned Unit Development reduction in required parking. Elderly Housing One space per dwelling unit, except where verifiable information indicates a reduced long-term parking demand. Human Care Uses Adult day care Two spaces per each five program participants licensed by state. Funeral home One space per each 250 s.f. floor area, plus one space for every five seats. Group day care, nursery school One space per each two employees, plus one per each 10 program participants based on total participant capacity of the facility. Group homes Two spaces per each five beds. Hospitals One space per each 350 sq ft. floor area. Medical or dental office For structures less than 2,500 sq. ft. floor area, one space per each 250 sq. ft. floor area. For structures greater than 2,500 sq. ft. floor area, one space per each 200 sq. ft. floor area. Nursing home Five spaces, plus one space per each five beds. Institutional Uses Community center Parking requirement shall be based upon uses within the building. Libraries, museums, art One space per each 300 sq. ft. floor area in principal structure. Golf Two spaces per golf hole. Archery or golf range One space per each target or tee. Mini golf One and one-half spaces per hole. Police stations One space per each 1000 sq. ft. floor area. Places of public assembly or religious institutions One space per each three seats, plus one space per each 25 sq. ft. of dining or bar area. A single seat on a bench is equal to 28”. 50% of the requirement may be provided off site at another property within 750’ of entrance. Elementary and junior high schools Two spaces per each classroom. High school and post- secondary schools One space per each four students based on building capacity, plus one space for each two classrooms. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 61 Commercial Uses Animal hospitals and kennels One space per each 200 sq. ft. floor area, but not fewer than five spaces. Bank One space per each 250 sq. ft. floor area Bed and breakfast Two spaces, plus one space per each room for rent. Catering One space per each 500 sq. ft. floor area. Coffee shop One space per each 200 sq. ft. floor area. Convention or exhibit halls One space per each three seats based on design capacity. A single seat on a bench is equal to 28”. Food service or bakeries One space per each 25 sq. ft. floor area. Hotel / Motel / Rooming house One and one-half spaces per each dwelling unit, guestroom, or hotel room. Motor fuel station Three spaces. Multiple uses shall be calculated separately. Motor vehicle service Four spaces per each service bay. Offices or medical and dental labs Less than 50,000 sq. ft. floor area: one space per each 250 sq. ft. floor area. Between 50,000 sq. ft. floor area and 200,000 sq. ft. floor area: one space per each 275 sq. ft. floor area. Between 200,000 sq. ft. floor area and 400,000 sq. ft. floor area: one space per each 300 sq. ft. floor area. Greater than 400,000 sq. ft. floor area: one space per each 325 sq. ft. floor area. Open sales or rental lots One space per each 2,500 sq. ft. customer service area. Bowling alley One space per each bowling lane. Pool hall or video arcade One space per each 25 sq. ft. customer area. Skating rink or auction house 50 spaces, plus one space for each 100 sq. ft. of floor area in excess of 2,000 sq. ft. Sport/health club, studio, pool One space per each 200 sq. ft. non-court area. Two spaces per tennis/racquetball court. One space per each 50 sq. ft. deck area for a swimming pool. Theatre, auditorium, assembly halls One space per each four seats. A single seat on a bench is equal to 28”. Restaurants One space per each 60 sq. ft. floor area. Retail store, grocery, and service establishment where > 25% gross floor area is customer area Minimum: One space per each 250 sq. ft. floor area. Maximum: One space per each 150 sq. ft. floor area. Large Merchandise Retail One space per each 500 sq. ft. floor area. Retail where < 25% gross floor area is customer area One space per each 100 sq. ft. of customer service area. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 62 Shopping centers One space per each 250 sq. ft. floor area. Grocery stores and theaters shall be calculated separately. Restaurants and food service shall be calculated separately unless the shopping center exceeds 20,000 sq. ft. in size and no wait-staff is present, and the use constitutes less than 25% of the shopping center’s floor area. Maximum: One space per each 150 sq. ft. floor area. Studios One space per each 400 sq. ft. floor area. Post office customer service One space per each 25 sq. ft. customer service area for the first 600 sq. ft., plus one per each 180 sq. ft. thereafter. Industrial Uses Manufacturing, fabrication, or processing Five spaces plus one per each 500 sq. ft. floor area. Outdoor storage One space per each 20,000 sq. ft. of area devoted to outdoor storage. Post office or parcel delivery service 10 spaces, plus one space per each 500 sq. ft. floor area devoted to office, processing, or service, plus one space for each vehicle kept on the premises. Self-storage facility One space per each fifty storage compartments. Showrooms One space per each 500 sq. ft. floor area. Warehouse One space per each 1,500 sq. ft. floor area. (d) Reductions. The following off-street parking reductions may be utilized jointly or separately except as indicated otherwise: (1) Transit Service. Parking may be reduced by 10 percent for any parcel located within one-quarter of a mile of a transit stop. To qualify, the transit stop must be served by regular transit service on all days of the week and adequate pedestrian access must be available between the transit stop and the parcel. Regular transit service shall operate at least twice hourly between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and once hourly after 6:30 p.m. Regular transit service shall operate on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. (2) On-Street Parking. Parking may be reduced on a one-for-one basis through the use of on-street parking adjacent to the parcel. To qualify, adequate pedestrian access must be available between the principal structure and all on-street parking spaces. On- street parking reductions may be approved by the Zoning Administrator, subject to a determination by the City Engineer that adequate off-street parking will be available to accommodate vehicles during snow removal and other periods of parking restrictions. (3) Travel Demand Management. In those instances where no transit or on-street parking reductions are available, parking may be reduced by five percent through the implementation of a travel demand management plan. Such a plan shall be filed with and approved by the Zoning Administrator and may be subject to yearly review. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 63 (e) Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking is required to provide adequate and safe facilities for the storage of bicycles, to encourage the use of bicycles as an alternative to motor vehicles, and to provide bicycle access to employment, commercial and other destinations. (1) General requirements. a. Bicycle parking may be provided using the following approaches: 1. Bicycle racks: open-air devices to which a bike is locked, suitable for short-term visitor and customer parking. 2. Bicycle lockers: stand-alone enclosures designed to hold one bicycle per unit, preferred for sites that require all-day bicycle parking. 3. Bicycle lock-ups: site-built secure enclosures that hold one or more bicycles, best for residents’ and employees’ all-day or long-term bicycle storage. b. The City encourages the use of the “inverted U” type bike rack. Other bike rack designs must provide for: 1. Supporting the bicycle frame at two locations, not including either wheel. 2. Allowing both the frame and at least one wheel to be locked to the rack. 3. Allowing the use of either a cable or U-type lock. 4. Bicycles which are equipped with water bottle cages. 5. Bicycles which are not equipped with kickstands. 6. All types and sizes of bicycles, including various types and sizes of frames, wheel sizes and tire widths. c. All bicycle racks or lockers must be securely anchored to the ground or building structure. d. Bicycle racks or lockers shall be placed on a level, pavement or concrete surface. (2) Location criteria for bicycle racks. a. Bicycle racks shall be placed near building entrances, generally within 50 feet. b. Bicycle rack placement should allow for visual monitoring by people within the building and/or people entering the building. c. Bicycle racks shall be located to avoid conflicts with pedestrians. d. Bicycle racks shall be at least 24 inches from a wall to which they are parallel and 30 inches from a wall to which they are perpendicular. (3) Number of required bicycle parking spaces. a. Where the minimum number of required bicycle parking spaces is not specifically listed for an individual use, the zoning administrator shall determine the minimum number of required spaces. The zoning administrator shall consider functional similarities between uses where a parking requirement is listed in the chapter and the proposed use in determining the requirement. b. Residential Uses. 1. Single-family and Two-family Uses. No bicycle parking spaces are required. 2. Multiple dwelling. One bicycle parking space per dwelling unit, plus one bicycle parking space per ten automobile parking spaces. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 64 c. Commercial, office and industrial uses. Bicycle parking spaces equal to ten percent of the automobile parking space requirement, but not less than four bicycle parking spaces. d. Institutional Uses. One bicycle parking space per ten automobile parking spaces, except that schools must provide one bicycle parking space per ten students. (f) Shared Parking. Shared off-street parking facilities are allowed to collectively provide parking in any district for more than one structure or use, subject to the following conditions: (1) The uses must have their highest peak demand for parking at substantially different times of the day or week, or an adequate amount of parking shall be available for both uses during shared hours of peak demand. A parking plan shall address the hours, size and mode of operation of the respective uses. (2) The minimum spaces required under a shared parking agreement shall be based on the number of spaces required for the use that requires the most parking. (3) Shared parking facilities shall be protected by an irrevocable covenant running with the land and recorded with the County in a form approved by the City Attorney. A certified copy of the recorded document shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator within 60 days after approval of the agreement by the City Council. (g) Proof of Parking. If it is demonstrated that the required parking is in excess of the actual demand, all of the required parking need not be constructed initially. Any spaces not constructed, as shown on the site plan, shall be constructed when determined necessary by the Zoning Administrator or at such a time as the property owner determines necessary. The area of future parking shall be landscaped, but that landscaping shall not be used to satisfy landscaping requirements. To ensure construction of the future spaces, a financial or other guarantee may be required by the City. (h) Off-site Parking. Off-site parking shall require a conditional use permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) Paved pedestrian access shall be provided and maintained between the off-site parking facility and the principle structure. (2) The off-site parking facility shall be located no further than 300 feet from a residential structure and no further than 500 feet from a non-residential structure. Shuttle service may be provided as an alternative means of access for non-residential uses. (3) Off-site parking facilities shall be protected by an irrevocable covenant recorded by the County. A certified copy of the recorded document shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator within 60 days after approval of the agreement by the City Council. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 65 (i) Parking Area Use. Required parking spaces and the driveways providing access to them shall not be utilized for the following: (1) Storage of unlicensed or inoperable motor vehicles, other goods, or snow. (2) Display, sales, rental or repair of motor vehicles or other goods. (3) Loading and unloading of vehicles. (4) Living space, unless required parking spaces are provided elsewhere. (j) Bonuses. If 50 percent or more of all required off-street parking spaces are provided underground, the following bonuses shall apply: (1) For each underground space, 300 square feet shall be added as lot area for the purpose of determining permitted ground floor area. (2) The height added to the principle structure by any floor that is totally used for parking in or under the principle structure shall not be included to determine the size of the required yards. (k) Design Requirements (1) Access and location. Parking areas shall have access to a public alley or street. Driveways shall be located to minimize interference with traffic movement. (2) Parking spaces. Required parking spaces shall be 8.5 feet wide and 18 feet long. However, where modifications are determined appropriate by the Zoning Administrator as a result of a need for compact or oversize parking spaces, up to 20% of the spaces may be designated as a different size. Unless alternative requirements are designated by the Zoning Administrator, parking spaces shall be served by access drives with minimum dimensions provided as follows: PARKING LOT DIMENSIONS Table 36-361 (b) Stall Angle (degrees) Curb Length (feet) Vehicle Projection (feet) Aisle (feet) Total Width (feet) 45 12.0 18.5 13.0* 50.0 60 10.0 20.0 15.0* 55.0 75 9.0 20.5 18.0* 59.0 90 8.5 18.0 25.0 61.0** Parallel 23.0 8.5 22.0 38.0 * One-way aisles only. ** When parking is provided within a parking ramp, the total bay width may be reduced to 58 feet. (3) Handicapped parking spaces. The size, number and location of stalls reserved for handicapped parking shall be provided and identified as required by applicable regulations. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 66 (4) Turnaround. All parking areas except those serving one-family and two-family dwellings on local streets shall be designed so that cars do not have to back into the public street. (5) Surfacing. All driveways and all areas intended to be utilized for parking spaces shall be constructed of bituminous asphalt, concrete, or pavers. Such surfacing shall be approved by the City Engineer and maintained in good repair. (6) Walkways. Required parking areas for six or more vehicles shall have walkways separated from the parking area and surfaced with bituminous asphalt, pavers, or concrete to provide access from parking areas to the entrances of buildings. (7) Drainage. All parking or paved areas shall be adequately served by storm sewer or other approved stormwater facilities. Such facilities shall be approved by the City Engineer. (8) Lighting. Required parking areas for six or more vehicles shall provide an average horizontal illumination between 0.4 and one footcandle. The average horizontal illumination in all parking ramps shall be one footcandle. (9) Curbs. A six-inch-high, poured-in-place concrete curb shall be provided around the periphery of all parking lots and internal access roads, except where the City Engineer determines that a curb would impede the drainage plan. (10) Yards. Required parking areas shall be subject to the following requirements: a. In the R-4 and R-C districts, parking areas shall be subject to the requirements for front yards and side yards abutting a street. b. In the C-1, C-2, O, I-P and I-G districts, parking areas shall be permitted in the front yard and side yards abutting a street, provided that the yard shall not be reduced to less than five feet. (11) Residential Parking Location. Required parking spaces in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts shall be subject to the following requirements: a. Required parking shall be located in an enclosed structure or behind the front of the principle structure. b. Required parking shall not be permitted a front yard, except where no other location for parking is possible. c. Required parking shall be located on the same lot as the structure housing the principle use, except for religious institutions and condominiums. (l) Maintenance. All off-street parking areas shall be maintained in good repair. (m) Off-street loading facilities. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 67 (1) Loading zones. The off-street loading requirement for nonresidential buildings with less than 20,000 square feet may be satisfied by the designation of a loading zone area on the site. This loading zone area shall be separate from any required off-street parking area and access to the loading zone area shall be provided which does not conflict with automobile circulation to, from or within the site. (2) Loading docks, berths and facilities. a. Loading dock. A minimum of one loading dock shall be provided for nonresidential buildings with 20,000 square feet or more in floor area. b. Loading facility. A loading facility includes the dock, the berth for the vehicle, maneuvering areas, and the necessary screening walls. b. Location. All loading berth curb cuts shall be located 25 feet or more from the intersection of two street rights-of-way. No loading berth shall be located less than 50 feet from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers, unless it is entirely within a building. Loading facilities shall not occupy the required front yard. In situations where access to the loading berth is directly from the street and no other practicable means of access exist, this screening requirement shall not apply. c. Size. A loading dock shall have a berth area at least 12 feet wide and 55 feet long. d. Access. Each loading berth location shall permit vehicular access to a street or public alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic. e. Surfacing. All loading facilities and accessways shall be paved with bituminous or concrete paving to control the dust and drainage. f. Screening. All berths shall be screened from view from the adjoining streets with a bufferyard F and any property in an R district by a bufferyard F. Materials used shall provide screening which is a minimum of ten feet high when installed. Walls shall be designed to be harmonious with the principal structure. The width of the driveway at the property line shall be excluded from the bufferyard requirement. g. Accessory use. No required loading berth or access drive shall be used for the storage of goods or inoperable vehicles. It may not be included as a part of the space necessary to meet the off-street parking requirements. Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 07-02-ZA are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 68 Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. First Reading March 19, 2007 Second Reading April 9, 2007 Date of Publication April 19, 2007 Date Ordinance takes effect May 7, 2007 Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 Reviewed for Administration City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 69 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 2325-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 26 (SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY CODE RELATING TO LANDSCAPING This ordinance states that the existing Section 36-364 “Landscaping” is deleted in its entirety and replaced by a new ordinance. The new ordinance maintains the standards found in the previous ordinance but modifies the method by which these standards are accomplished, and includes changes to screening, minimum plant materials, and alternative landscaping requirements. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication. Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/ Mayor A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk. Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: April 19, 2007 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 040907 - 8d - 2nd Reading Landscaping and Parking Ordinances Page 70 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 2326-07 AN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 36 (ZONING) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS This ordinance states that Section 36-361, “Off-street parking, paved areas, and loading areas” is deleted in its entirety and replaced by a new ordinance. The new ordinance incorporates the regulations found in the previous ordinance and includes several substantive changes, including but not limited to modifications to bicycle parking requirements and to numerical requirements for multi-family housing, coffee shops, retail, and motor fuel stations. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication. Adopted by the City Council April 9, 2007 Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/ Mayor A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk. Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: April 19, 2007