HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-015 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2021/02/01Resolution No. 21-015
Resolution approving preliminary and final plat of Edith Addition
7916 Minnetonka Boulevard, 2901, 2907, 2913, 2917, 2921, 2925, 2929,
and 2939 Texas Avenue South.
Whereas, Texa-Tonka Apartments LLC submitted an application for approval of
preliminary and final plat in the manner required for platting 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.
Now therefore be it resolved the proposed preliminary and final plat of Edith 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 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 façade
materials.
3. 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, boulevards, trail 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 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.
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iii. The applicant shall reimburse City Attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing
such documents as required in the final plat approval.
iv. 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.
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 for
residential uses and a contract shall be executed allowing permanent public
ingress and egress to Rainbow Park via a trail connection through the site in lieu
of a trail dedication fee.
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 property
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 impro vements
(street, sidewalks, boulevards, utility, streetlights, 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.
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.
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Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council February 1, 2021
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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Exhibit “A”
Legal Descriptions
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 1, Texa-Tonka 5th Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Lot 6, Block 1, Texa-Tonka 5th Addition, except that part included within the North 120
feet of the South 283 feet of that part of the South one-half
of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 8,
Township 117, Range 21, lying West of the West line of East Texa -Tonka
Addition.
That part of Lot 6, Block 1, Texa-Tonka 5th Addition included within the North 120 feet
of the South 283 feet of that part of the South one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of
the Southwest one-quarter of Section 8, Township
117, Range 21, lying West of the West line of East Texa-Tonka Addition.
Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 7 then East to the Southeast corner thereof,
then North 89.5 feet, then West 47 feet, then North 26.5 feet, then West 20.5 feet, then
South 13 feet, then West 16.5 feet, then South 30 feet, then West 46 feet, then South 73.5
feet to beginning, Lot 7, Block 1, Texa-Tonka 5th Addition, excepting therefrom: All that
part of Lot 7, Block 1, Texa-Tonka 5th Addition, lying Southwesterly of a line drawn from
a point on the South line of said lot distant 15 feet East of the Southwest corner of said
lot, to a point on the West line of said lot distant 15 feet North of said Southwest corner.
Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 7, then South 56.5 feet, then East 46 feet,
then North 30 feet, then East 16.5 feet, then North 13 feet, then Ea st 20.5 feet, then
South 26.5 feet, then East 47 feet, then North 40.5 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 7,
then West to beginning, Lot 7, Block 1, Texa-Tonka 5th Addition.
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