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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-014 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2020/01/21Resolution No. 20-014 Resolution approving preliminary and final plat of Manhattan Park Second Addition 3917, 3921, 4000, 4008, 4012, 4020, 4100, 4108, 4125, 4117, and 4105 31st Street West Whereas, Sela Investments, LLC, owner of land proposed to be platted as Manhattan Park Second Addition has submitted an application for approval of preliminary and final plat in the manner required for platting of land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder; and Whereas, the proposed preliminary and final plat has been found to be in all respects consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park; and Whereas, the proposed plat is situated upon lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota, legally described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto. Whereas, the city council voted on January 21, 2020, to approve Resolution No. 19-013 amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the future land use designation for the subject properties located at 3917, 3921, 4000, 4008, 4012, 4020, 4100, 4108, 4125, 4117, and 4105 31st Street West from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. Said comprehensive plan amendment is associated with this resolution and requires Metropolitan Council review and authorization to put it into effect. Now therefore be it resolved the proposed preliminary and final plat of Manhattan Park Second 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 sub ject to the opinion of the City Attorney and Certification by the City Clerk and subject to the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the conditions of this ordinance, approved Official Exhibits, and City Code. 2. All utility service structures shall be buried. If any utility service structure cannot be buried (i.e. electric transformer), it shall be integrated into the building design and 100% screened from off-site with materials consistent with the primary building façade materials. 3. Prior to the City signing and releasing the final plat for filing with Hennepin County: a. A financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount of $1,000 shall be submitted to the City to ensure that a signed Mylar copy of the final plat is provided to the City. b. A Planning Development Contract shall be executed between the City and Developer that addresses, at a minimum: DocuSign Envelope ID: 5C0F7465-5BBE-48C9-8994-2741D25522A2 Resolution No. 20-014 2 i. The installation of all public improvements including, but not limited to: sidewalks, boulevards, stormwater mains, and the execution of necessary easements related to such improvements. ii. A performance guarantee in the form of cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit shall be provided to the City of St. Louis Park in the amoun t of 1.25 times the estimated costs for the installation of all public improvements (sidewalks and boulevards), placement of iron monuments at property corners, and the private site stormwater management system and landscaping. iii. The applicant shall reimburse City Attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the final plat approval. c. Assent Form and Official Exhibits shall be signed by the applicant and property owner. 4. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities, the following conditions shall be met: a. The developer shall pay to the city the park dedication fee of $156,000 and trail dedication fee of $23,400 for residential uses. i. The park dedication fee of $99,000 and trail dedication fee of $14,850 for residential uses shall be paid prior to starting any land disturbing activities for Site 1. This fee shall be collected prior to permitting, except demolition permits. ii. The park dedication fee of $6,000 and trail dedication fee of $900 for residential uses shall be paid prior to starting any land disturbing activities for Site 2. This fee shall be collected prior to permitting, except demolition permits. iii. The park dedication fee of $51,000 and trail dedication fee of $7,650 for residential uses shall be paid prior to starting any land disturbing activities for Site 3. This fee shall be collected prior to permitting, except demolition permits. b. Proof of recording the final plat shall be submitted to the City. c. Assent Form and Official Exhibits shall be signed by the applicant and propert y owner. d. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development, construction, private utility, and City representatives. e. All necessary permits shall be obtained. f. A performance guarantee in the form of cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit shall be provided to the City of St. Louis Park for all public improvements (street, sidewalks, boulevards, utility, street lights, landscaping, etc.) and landscaping. 5. The on-site underground storm water management systems shall be privately-owned and privately maintained. Access to the system shall be provided to the City for clean - out and inspection purposes when warranted. Access points shall be covered by a drainage and utility easement, as provided on the final plat. 6. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5C0F7465-5BBE-48C9-8994-2741D25522A2 Resolution No. 20-014 3 It is further resolved 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. 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 have been fulfilled. 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 Jan. 21, 2020 Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 5C0F7465-5BBE-48C9-8994-2741D25522A2