HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-096 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2020/06/15Resolution No. 20-096
Resolution approving preliminary and final plat of
Unity Village Apartments
3700 Alabama Avenue and 6027 West 37th Street
Whereas, Project for Pride in Living, owner of land proposed to be platted as Unity Village
Apartments 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 thereunder; and
Whereas, the proposed plat is situated upon lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota, legally
described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto;
Whereas, legal notice was published in the official newspaper and mailed to property
owners within 500 feet of the subject property at least 10 days prior to the scheduled pub lic
hearing regarding the application;
Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 3, 2020, and the
commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the application with conditions;
Whereas, City Code section 26-158(c) requires the St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission to make a recommendation to the City Council regarding accepting cash -
in-lieu of land for park dedication. In response to the pandemic, Governor’s Order 20 -20 and
City Council Resolution 20-066, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission did not hold a
meeting and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding park dedication for the
current application. Based on Resolution 20-066 and the City’s desire to provide efficient and
ongoing services, city staff recommended the City Council adopt city staff’s recommendation
regarding park dedication;
Whereas, the proposed preliminary and final plat has been found to be in all respects
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the regulations and requiremen ts of the laws of
the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park; and
Now therefore be it resolved the proposed preliminary and final plat of Unity Village
Apartments 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 and subject to the following conditions:
1. City council approval of the comprehensive plan amendment to high density residential
and Metropolitan Council authorization of the comprehensive plan amendment
associated with the development applications.
2. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the conditions of
this ordinance, approved official exhibits, and city code.
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3. 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 façade materials.
4. Prior to the city signing and releasing the final plat to the developer 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:
i. The installation of all public improvements including, but not limited to,
sidewalks and boulevards.
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 amount 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. A private use of public land encroachment and permanent agreement for
public use/access of the north-south portion of the alley.
iv. The applicant shall reimburse city attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing
such documents as required in the final plat approval.
v. The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute the planning
development contract.
c. Assent form and official exhibits shall be signed by the applicant and property
owner.
5. 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 $90,000 and trail
dedication fee of $13,500 for residential uses.
b. Proof of recording the final plat shall be submitted to the City.
c. The city’s assent Form and Official Exhibits shall be signed by the applicant and
property owner.
d. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development,
construction, private utility, and city representatives.
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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
and landscaping.
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 cop ies 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 June 15, 2020
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Parcel 1:
Lots 17 to 21 inclusive and Lots 24 to 30 inclusive, Block 48, "Rearrangement of St. Louis
Park". Subject to alleys per document number 2692744. (Abstract)
and
Lots 5 and 6, Block 48, "St. Louis Park Centre". (Torrens)
Parcel 2:
Lot 7, Block 48, "St. Louis Park Centre". (Abstract)
and
Lot 8, Block 48, "St. Louis Park Centre". (Torrens)
and
Lots 9 and 10, Block 48, "St. Louis Park Centre". (Torrens)
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