HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-059 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2021/06/07Resolution No. 21-059
Amends and Restates Resolutions 17-181. 16-108, 96-89, 96-158, 97-3, 97-39,
98-23,
00-037, 00-133, 01-080, 02-072, 05-036, 13-095, 13-107
Resolution amending Resolution No. 17-181 approved on
December 4, 2017, amending a final planned unit development (PUD) under
section 14:6-7 of the St. Louis Park ordinance code relating to zoning for
property zoned C-2, general commercial district,
Located at 5600, 5640, 5680, 5700, 5800 and 5900 Cedar Lake Road; and
1620, 1650, 1690 and 1700 Park Place Boulevard; and
5601, 5699 and 5799 West 16th Street and 1625 Zarthan Avenue
(total site formerly known as 1625 Zarthan Avenue)
Park Place Plaza
Whereas, the St. Louis Park City Zoning Ordinance permits shopping centers in excess of
200,000 square feet by Planned Unit Development (PUD) under certain conditions in the C-2
Commercial Zoning District, and
Whereas, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96-38 approving the Preliminary PUD
on March 18, 1996, and
Whereas, the City staff were informed on April 12, 1996 that certain environmental
remediation would be necessary and such remediation would affect the timing process of
demolition of the existing building and resulted in the need to amend the conditions of
preliminary approval, and
Whereas, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96-71 rescinding Resolution No. 96-
38 and approving the Preliminary PUD subject to certain revised conditions on May 6, 1996,
and
Whereas, a complete application for a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) was
received on April 26, 1996, and
Whereas, the Planning Commission reviewed the Final PUD application at the meeting
of May 1, 1996, and
Whereas, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final PUD subject to
17 conditions of approval on a 3-1 vote with three members present voting in the affirmative
and one member voting against, and
Whereas, the City Council received an overview from City staff and the City Attorney of
the necessary agreements related to the PUD at its May 13, 1996 Study Session, and
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Whereas, the applicant and current and prospective property owners have entered into
a development agreement, supplemental development agreements, sidewalk easements
agreement, reciprocal easement and operation agreement, and a reversion agreement, which
agreement nullifies and voids without any further action required on the part of the City
Council the preliminary and final approval if certain conditions are not met, and
Whereas, on March 3, 1997 Franchise Associates, Inc. (current owner of 1690 Park Place
Boulevard) and Ryan Construction Company of Minnesota, Inc. as developer and with the
consent of Honeywell, Inc. (fee owner of 1625 Zarthan Avenue) submitted an application for a
minor amendment to the approved Final PUD to allow the use of neon on the building at 1690
Park Place Boulevard and to revise the Landscape Plan for 1625 Zarthan Avenue and 5600, 5640
and 5680 Cedar Lake Road, and
Whereas, certain amendments to the approved Final PUD have been approved by the
City Council on 10/22/96 (Res. 96-158) and 1/6/97 (Res 97-3), and 3/17/97 (Res 97-39), and
Whereas, on December 11, 1997 Office Max (current owner of 5600 Cedar Lake Road)
and Ryan Construction Company of Minnesota, Inc. as developer and with the consent of
Honeywell, Inc. (fee owner of 1625 Zarthan Avenue) submitted an application for a minor
amendment to the approved Final PUD to allow the placement of a new 12.8 square foot flat
wall identification sign on the east face of the building at 5600 Cedar Lake Road.
Whereas, on February 22, 2000 Costco Wholesale and Ryan Companies US, Inc as
developer with the consent of Honeywell, Inc. submitted an application for a major
amendment to the approved Final PUD to allow the construction of a 139,444 square foot
wholesale, retail and tire service facility at 5801 West 16th Street.
Whereas, on October 23, 2000 Costco Wholesale and Ryan Companies US, Inc. as
developer with the consent of Honeywell, Inc. submitted a minor amendment to the approved
Final PUD to allow changes to the traffic improvements at 16th Street and the main access into
the site.
Whereas, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 01-133 on November 6, 2000
approving a minor amendment to the approved Final PUD to allow changes to the traffic
improvements at 16th Street and the main access into the site, and
Whereas, on April 16, 2001, Costco Wholesale filed an application seeking a major
amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development for Park Place Plaza to construct a
fueling facility on Lot 9, and
Whereas, on June 20, 2001, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, received
testimony from the public, reviewed the application, and on a vote of 4-0 moved that the
Planning Commission deny the proposed major amendment to the PUD, and
Whereas, on July 16, 2001, the City Council considered the request for a major
amendment, and on a vote of 7-0 moved to continue to the request, and
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Whereas, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 01-080 on August 20, 2001 approving
a major amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development for Park Place Plaza to
construct a fueling facility on Lot 9, and
Whereas, on June 7, 2002, Costco Wholesale filed an application seeking a minor
amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development for Park Place Plaza to constru ct a
wholesale liquor addition on Lot 1, and
Whereas, on December 2, 2004, Home Depot USA, Inc. filed an application seeking a
minor amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development for Park Place Plaza to construct
an addition of 5,764 square feet to the existing garden center on Lot 2, Block 1, Park Place Plaza,
and
Whereas, on May 9, 2013, Costco Wholesale filed an application seeking a minor
amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development for Park Place Plaza to transfer land
and parking spaces from Home Depot USA, Inc. (Lot 2, Block 1, Park Place Plaza) to Costco
Wholesale (Lot 1, Block 1, Park Place Plaza), and
Whereas, on June 7, 2013, Costco Wholesale filed an application seeking a minor
amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development for Park Place Plaza to expand the
fueling facility on Lot 9, and
Whereas, on July 15, 2016, Costco Wholesale filed an application seeking a minor
amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development for Park Place Plaza to expand their
liquor store and tire center.
Whereas, on October 30, 2017, IRC (property owner) filed an application seeking a
minor amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development for Park Place Plaza to create
additional tenant space facing Park Place Plaza within the existing 5600 building.
Whereas, on April 5, 2021, Costco Warehouse (property owner) filed an application
seeking a major amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development for Park Place Plaza to
expand its parking lot.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
A. Recitals
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made part of this resolution.
B. Findings
1. Ryan Construction Company of Minnesota, Inc., as developer with the consent of the
property owner Honeywell, Inc., has made application to the City Council for approval of a
Final Planned Unit Development (“Final PUD”) within the C-2 General Commercial Zoning
District under Section 14:6-7 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance for property formerly known as
1625 Zarthan Avenue for the legal description as follows, to-wit:
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Lots 1-2, Block 1, Park Place Plaza Second Addition (Torrens), and
Lots 3-9 and Outlots A, B and C; Block 1, Park Place Plaza (Torrens)
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 95-51-PUD) and the effect of the proposed Final PUD and
amendments thereto on the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding
lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the
surrounding area, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan, with specific
consideration given to the Plan By Neighborhood Section of the Comprehensive Plan, and
compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The City Council has determined that approval of a Final PUD and the proposed amendments
thereto will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community
nor with certain contemplated traffic improvements will it cause serious traffic congestion
or hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values. The Council has
also determined that the proposed Final PUD and amendments thereto are in harmony with
the general provisions, purpose and intent of the City’s Zoning Ordinance and its
Comprehensive Plan and that the requested modifications comply with the requirements of
Section 14:6-7.2(E).
4. The contents of Planning Case Files 95-51-PUD, 02-38-PUD, and 04-70-PUD are hereby
entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this
case.
C. Conditions and Approval
A Final PUD at the location described in paragraph 1 of the above findings is approved based on
the recitals and the findings set forth above, the Appr oved Final Plans, and subject to the
following conditions:
1. Issuance of demolition and erosion control permits shall be subject to the following
conditions as required in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) Resolution and
subsequently modified on March 18, 1996 and May 6, 1996 as follows:
a. Demolition, hauling and construction activities shall be limited to the hours between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekends and
holidays.
b. Trucks and construction equipment shall be prohibited from using Zarthan Avenue
between Cedar Lake Road and 16th Street and shall enter and exit the site from 16th
Street and Park Place Boulevard only.
c. During demolition of the existing building, the western wall of the building sh all be left
intact as a sound barrier for as long as practicable.
d. Use of explosives shall be prohibited.
e. All demolition and construction equipment shall utilize state of the art muffler systems.
f. On-site crushing and recycling operations shall be located as far from existing residential
land uses as practicable.
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2. Approval of the Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development and Plat shall be subject to
the following conditions as required in the EAW Resolution and subsequently modified on
March 18, 1996 and by this resolution as follows:
a. Installation of all roadway improvements associated with anticipated traffic from the
proposed use and dedication of public right-of-way to accommodate public
infrastructure.
b. Adjustments to existing traffic lights, street lights and other utilities.
c. Installation of sidewalks along the length of Cedar Lake Road, Park Place Boulevard, 16th
Street, and Zarthan Avenue adjacent to the project and connecting to public plaza areas
within the site.
d. Dedication of drainage and utility easements to a depth of 10 feet back from planned
right-of-way and execution of a sidewalks easement agreement. Such sidewalk
easements shall extend 1 foot beyond required perimeter sidewalks.
e. Installation of on-site directional signs to I-394 and Highway 100 to prevent unnecessary
traffic in residential neighborhoods.
f. Delivery and garbage service trucks shall be prohibited from using Zarthan Avenue
between Cedar Lake Road and 16th Street and shall be limited to servicing the uses
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. on weekends and holidays. Unoccupied delivery and garbage trucks shall be
prohibited from idling on site during nighttime hours as defined by Section 11 -507(3)(a).
g. Overnight parking of vehicles, semi-trailers, refrigeration units and the like shall be
prohibited unless parked wholly within any of the enclosed loading dock bays.
h. Openings of rooftop fans and air circulation equipment shall be required to face aw ay
from residential neighborhoods and all exhaust openings except bathroom fans shall be
prohibited on exterior walls facing residential neighborhoods. In the event bathroom
fan exhausts exceed the maximum nighttime allowable noise limits, operation of th ese
fans shall be terminated until compliance with the City of St. Louis Park Noise Ordinance
is achieved.
i Compliance with ordinance provisions relating to exterior lighting and prevention of
unnecessary nighttime site lighting.
j. Compliance with all applicable City ordinance provisions shall be required unless
modifications are specifically authorized by this Final Planned Unit Development
approval or by more stringent requirements of the development agreement or
supplemental development agreements.
3. The following modifications to ordinance requirements are authorized as part of this Final
PUD approval:
a. Bufferyards are not required between drive through facilities and adjacent properties
that are part of the Final PUD.
b. The temporary hoop structures associated with Home Depot’s “Garden Center” outdoor
sales area are not required to be architecturally integrated with the principal building
(utilize same building materials) provided masonry walls surrounding the outdoor sales
area are provided as shown on the Approved Final Plans.
c. A Bufferyard “D” may be substituted for the required Bufferyard “F” between the truck
circulation and loading areas for the Retail/Service/Restaurant building on Lot 5 and
Park Place Boulevard.
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d. Buildings are not required to utilize at least 60% brick or other natural stone on each
building face but are approved with percentages of brick and other materials as shown
on the Approved Final Plans.
e. Buildings on Lots 2 and 3 may have more than 5% bright, pure accent col ors on each
facade and are approved with the percentages of accent colors shown on colored
elevations “stamped” as received by the City on March 15, 1996 and on April 19, 1996
(Exhibits B2 and B3 of the Approved Final Plans).
f. The area of all wall signs may exceed 7% of the building wall area but may not exceed
the wall sign area shown on the Approved Final Plans. Exhibit A7 of the Approved Final
Plans shall be revised to reduce cumulative wall signage by at least 37 square feet in
accordance with the Preliminary PUD approval.
g. Individual wall signs may exceed 150 square feet but may not exceed the individual wall
sign areas shown on the Approved Final Plans.
h. Two free standing “off-premise signs”, advertising uses on properties within the PUD
only, are allowed as shown on the Approved Final Plans. Such signs are denoted on the
Approved Final Plans as “Center Pylon Signs” and also as “Monument Signs”. Such signs
may also be referenced as “Project Identification Signs” or “Tenant Identification Signs”.
i. The maximum size of the “Center Pylon Sign” faces may exceed 300 square feet and
may be 320 square feet each as shown on the Approved Final Plans.
j. The maximum total sign area of the “Center Pylon Signs” may exceed 400 square feet
and may be 1,280 square feet as shown on the Approved Final Plans.
k. One Monument Sign measuring no more than 4 feet 4 inches in height and 16 feet in
width and identifying only the name of the Shopping Center may be placed in Outlot A
as shown on the Approved Final Plans. Such sign shall include seating on one side, shall
be faced primarily with brick, and shall not be counted toward the total approved sign
areas.
l. Exterior lighting spillover may exceed 1.0 footcandle at property lines that abut other
properties within the Final PUD but may not exceed ordinance restrictions at property
lines that abut properties that are not within the PUD.
m. The Bufferyard “D”s separating the in-vehicle sales and service uses (drive-throughs) on
Lots 4,5,6,7 and 8 of the Plat from 16th Street and Park Place Boulevard are not required
to include a minimum of 95 plant units per 100 linear feet and may include a total of
225 fewer plant units than required as shown on the Approved Final Plans.
n. Certain canopy trees may be installed at sizes less than 2-1/2” caliper as shown on the
Approved Final Plans and such trees shall be given full plant unit credits.
o. Certain evergreen trees may be installed at sizes less than 6 feet (height) as shown on
the Approved Final Plans and such trees shall be given full plant unit credits.
4. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the Approved Final
Plans, which are incorporated herein as Exhibits P1, P2, S1, S2, C1, C2, C3, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5,
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 as revised by condition 3f of this resolution, A8, A9, F1, F2, F3, F4,
F5, F6 (“Park Place Plaza” Monument Sign Detail), B1, B2 and B3, and the following
conditions:
a. MPCA approval of the remediation plan relating to environmental contamination on the
site and conformance with the conditions of the approved remediation plan.
b. Final PUD approval is contingent upon the developer and current/prospective property
owners, including Home Depot, signing the required agreements and conforming with
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all provisions of the executed special assessment agreements for construction of
required off-site improvements, executed development agreement and executed
supplemental development agreements that cover all on-site improvements within the
PUD in accordance with Section 14:6-7.5(F), executed sidewalk easements agreement,
executed reciprocal easements and operation agreement, and the executed reversion
agreement. Wherever there is a conflict between the requirements of any of said
documents, City Code, and/or this resolution, the more stringent requirements shall
apply.
c. The type and colors of all exterior building materials (including building facades,
canopies, screen walls, fences, trash enclosures, and permanent exterior signage)
throughout the Final PUD must match those adopted as part of the Approved Final
Plans, and no exterior building materials other than doors may be surface painted (this
requirement does not prohibit the use of standing seam metal with a baked enamel
finish, as approved). Said doors shall be painted to match the approved brick or rock
face block color. All exterior building materials must be maintained in an aesthetic
manner as determined in the sole discretion of the City.
d. Wherever brick is denoted on the Approved Final Plans, a full 4” th ick face brick must be
applied in a masonry technique except that an alternative brick application, face brick
cast in structural panels, is specifically approved for the Home Depot building on Lot 2.
The alternative brick application for Lot 2 must match the color, texture and visual
aesthetics of the brick used throughout the remainder of the PUD.
e. Permanent exterior signage is limited to that shown on the Approved Final Plans.
Additional window signage, temporary banners and the like are restricted in accordance
with the terms of the “Maintenance and Operational Restrictions” Exhibit of the
development agreement and supplemental development agreements.
f. All light poles must be included within curbed areas.
g. All rooftop equipment must be screened from ground level view using parapet walls and
all rooftop equipment must be painted to match the color of the rooftop to ensure that
it is minimally visible from nearby office towers.
h. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the developer must reimburse the City for all
costs incurred by the City in connection with processing the applicant’s PUD, and
preparation and implementation of the development agreements and associated
agreements.
i. In lieu of meeting certain bufferyard requirements as waived in Paragraph 3l above, the
developer shall donate 225 plant units to the City in the form of twenty 2 -1/2” canopy
trees by June 1, 1997 for use on nearby lands to provide screening of the project.
j. The subsequent phase of the PUD is approved in concept only as including 110,000
square feet of gross retail building area, 495 parking spaces and 55 proof of parking
spaces on Lot 1. The details of the subsequent phase shall be reviewed as a minor
amendment to the approved Final PUD, unless additional off-site impacts or
modifications to Code or PUD requirements are anticipated, in which case, the details of
the subsequent phase shall be reviewed as a major amendment.
In either case, the City Council reserves the right to hold a public hearing regarding the
subsequent phase. The subsequent phase shall require amendment to the development
agreement and/or supplemental development agreement for Lot 1.
k. No administrative subdivision of any property within the PUD shall be granted due to
the interrelatedness of the PUD, plat, and Approved Final Plans.
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l. The developer and/or property owner shall dedicate, at no expense to the City, any
right-of-way which may be necessary and required in the future to facilitate
improvements at the intersection of 16th Street and Z arthan Avenue and/or to provide
access from Cedar Lake Road into the PUD. Developer and/or property owner shall be
responsible for the costs associated with these potential future improvements based
upon the benefit to the project and/or the demands the p roject has placed on the
roadway system. Any such improvements would require a major amendment to the
Approved Final Plans for the PUD
m. The developer and/or owner shall obtain all necessary permits to complete any further
required environmental remediation of the site and undertake said remediation
pursuant to local, state and federal regulations, as applicable.
n. The developer shall receive all other necessary permits and approvals from the City
including, but not limited to sanitary sewer, water tapping permit, demolition permit,
building permits, and erosion control permit.
o. The developer shall obtain approval by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District as well
as any other approvals required by state and federal agencies, including the required
Indirect Source Permit, and the developer shall comply with all conditions of said
approvals and permits.
p. The Final Plat shall be submitted to the County for recording prior to initiating any site
work relating to construction of the PUD project; evidence of filing of the final plat or
other assurances pertaining to required easements shall be presented to the City prior
to issuance of any permits other than demolition and associated temporary noise
permits.
q. The Preliminary and Final Plat are inherent components of the Preliminary and Final
PUD approvals and are subject to the conditions of Preliminary and Final PUD approval
and the Approved Final Plans. Access to the platted properties shall be limited to the
means provided in the Approved Final Plans.
r. No certificate of occupancy for any building in the PUD shall be issued until all the
circulation drives and internal sidewalks throughout the PUD and all the improvements,
other than landscaping and wear coat of asphalt, for that building’s lot, have bee n
installed and accepted by the City. All landscaping on the lot shall be completed within
one (1) year from the date the certificate of occupancy is issued.
s. The general public shall have the right to utilize the internal sidewalks for pedestrian
access, including walking bicycles, through the PUD property and for access to the
outdoor seating plaza, which shall remain available to the general public in perpetuity
for passive recreational use that is not disruptive to the operation of the shopping
center. No provision of the reciprocal easement and operations agreement shall be
interpreted as overriding this requirement.
t. The Approved Final Plan Exhibits may be revised to include a 4,450 square feet Arby’s
restaurant on Lot 4 in accordance with the plans reviewed by the Planning Commission
on May 1, 1996, and further revised as follows: to clarify building materials; to ensure
that building materials match materials used throughout the remainder of the
development; and to reduce the width of the metal door on the rear elevation to a
maximum of 8 feet.
u. The obligations and conditions herein imposed on the developer by this Final PUD shall
also apply to any property owner, successor or assign.
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v. The City may enforce any provision of this resolution in the same manner as provided
for a violation of the City’s Zoning Ordinance and/or as provided in the development
agreement or supplemental development agreements.
5. The Final PUD shall be amended on October 22, 1996 to incorporate all of the preceding
conditions and add the following condition:
a. The height of the future Retail 1 tenant space at 5680 Cedar Lake Road may be reduced
from 30’8” to not less than 20’0”.
6. The Final PUD shall be amended on January 6, 1997 to incorporate all of the preceding
conditions and add the following condition:
a. The rear door configuration in the tenant space on the south end of the 1650 Park Place
Boulevard building (Bruegger’s Bagels) is revised in accordance with Exhibit A5.1 -
Exterior Elevations dated 12-23-96
7. The Final PUD shall be amended on March 17, 1997 to incorporate all of the preceding
conditions and add the following conditions:
a. The building at 1690 Park Place Boulevard (Arby’s) may utilize neon lighting in
accordance with Exhibits A4.1, A4.2 and A4.3, Arby’s Exterior Elevations provided said
exhibit and assent form are signed by Franchise Associates, Inc.
b. The Landscape Plan may be revised in accordance with Exhibit L.1, Landscape Plan
revised 2/28/97 and stamped received 3/3/97 provided the following conditions are
met.
i) A revised Grading Plan that accurately reflects the proposed retention of existing
berms shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer and Zoning
Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall ensure that the plan meets
requirements relating to minimum berm heights adjacent to truck circulation areas.
ii) Prior to implementing the changes, Ryan Construction Company, Inc. and the
current fee owner of 1625 Zarthan Avenue must sign the Assent form and revised
exhibits.
8. The Final PUD shall be amended on January 5, 1998 to incorporate all of the preceding
conditions and add the following conditions:
a. An Office-Max sign may be installed on the east facade of the building located at 5600
Cedar Lake Road (Office-Max) in the location shown on the Exhibit A3.1 Elevation.
b. Prior to issuance of a sign permit, Ryan Construction Company, Inc. and Office Max must
sign the Assent Form and revised exhibit.
9. The Final PUD shall be amended on April 3, 2000 to incorporate all of the preceding
conditions, find no need for a new EAW, and add the following conditions:
a. The Costco site (Lots 1 and 8) shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance
with the official exhibits, which shall be amended to address the following cond itions:
(Amended on July 15, 2002 by Condition 12.a.)
i) The plans shall be amended as determined necessary by the Director of Public
Works to show dedication of right-of-way near 16th/Zarthan as anticipated in the
original development agreement sketch. Landscape plans shall be amended as
necessary and approved by the Zoning Administrator to accommodate future
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improvements to this intersection while preserving existing berming/screening to
the extent feasible.
ii) The plans shall be amended to include proof of parking in excess of minimum
requirements as approved by the Zoning Administrator. If excess proof of parking is
shown, details of the proposed curb cuts and effects on existing landscaping shall be
submitted and approved by the Zoning Administrator.
iii) Elevation drawings shall be amended to show screen wall heights of 12 feet as
measured from the main service drive elevation unless evidence is approved by the
Zoning Administrator that the proposed heights will adequately screen service
vehicles.
iv) Elevation drawings and sign details shall be amended to comply with ordinance
requirements unless a variance for proposed signage has been approved.
b. Prior to beginning any site work, the following conditions shall be met:
i) A copy of the required Watershed District permit shall be submitted to the City.
ii) An erosion and sediment control plan shall be submitted and approved by Public
Works.
iii) A letter from the MPCA shall confirm no need for a new ISP based upon the final
traffic study by SRF.
iv) The official exhibits and assent form shall be signed by the applicant, owner, and
City.
c. Costco shall adhere to the restrictions on construction times and routes as included in
the final PUD approval for Park Place Plaza except that additional restrictions may be
imposed as necessary to prevent conflicts with customers during peak restaurant t imes.
d. Costco shall adhere to restrictions on temporary signage as included in the Final PUD
approval for Park Place Plaza.
e. Prior to issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional restrictions, the
following conditions shall be met:
i) The development agreement shall be amended and executed and shall
address, at a minimum, land dedication, design, construction, financial
sureties for on- and off-site improvements, and maintenance.
ii) A revised light distribution plan, landscape irrigation plan, and all building
material samples and colors shall be submitted and approved by the
Zoning Administrator.
f. Prior to issuance of an Occupancy Permit, the following conditions shall be met:
i) The required traffic improvements at 16th Street and the main access drive, including
installation of a traffic signal paid for by the applicant, shall be complete and
operational; the applicant shall also pay its share of a traffic signal at 16 th and
Zarthan, which may be installed at a later date.
ii) The entire PUD site shall be found to be in compliance with the conditions of final
PUD approval, or a Letter of Credit shall be submitted in the amount of 125% of the
cost of any outstanding improvements, including but not limited to completion of
improvements near the intersection of Park Place Boulevard and 16th Street, public
transit improvements on 16th Street as approved by Metro Transit, and all conditions
of the final PUD resolution and executed development agreement.
g. Costco shall adhere to restrictions on delivery and garbage service hours and routes as
included in the final PUD approval for Park Place Plaza except that additional restrictions
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on garbage service may be imposed on Costco as necessary to prevent conflicts with
customers during peak restaurant hours.
h. All sidewalks throughout the PUD site shall be maintained in a clear, walkable condition
at all times during which one or more buildings within the PUD are open to the public.
10. The Final PUD shall be amended on November 6, 2000 to incorporate all of the preceding
conditions and add the following condition:
a. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued prior to the signal at 16 th and the
main access drive being operational provided Costco installs a stop sign at the exit to
16th Street and employs off-duty police officers to direct traffic from the date of opening
until such time as the traffic signal is operational or the City agrees it is no longer
necessary.
11. The final PUD shall be amended on August 20, 2001 to incorporate all of the preceding
conditions and add the following conditions:
a. The Costco fueling facility site (Lot 9) shall be developed, used and maintained in
accordance with the official exhibits which shall be amended to address condition
11.f.iv. Previously approved official exhibits for Lots 1, 2 and 8 shall be amended to
include traffic improvements noted in condition 11.g.
b. Costco shall adhere to the Fire Department’s requirements for the fueling facility
including:
i) An employee must be available on-site while the fueling station is open.
ii) A key-actuated manual reset switch shall be installed inside the attendant building.
iii) A fire department access key box shall be installed on the exterior of the attendant
building.
iv) Instructions shall be provided in English and Spanish.
v) Spill control equipment and supplies to contain and dispose of a 30 -gallon (150% of
customer limit) fuel spill. Include storm drain covers, absorbent materials,
containers and tools. Protective clothing and equipment to be provided for trained
attendants.
vi) Dispensing nozzles shall be UL 842 listed.
vii) One 40-B:C fire extinguisher shall be located outside the attendant building with a
cabinet tamper switch to automatically activate emergency shut-off controls.
c. Prior to beginning any site work, the following conditions shall be met:
i) A copy of the required Watershed District permit or letter from the Watershed
District indicating no need for a permit shall be submitted to the City.
ii) An erosion and sediment control plan shall be submitted and approved by Public
Works.
iii) The MPCA shall confirm that an ISP amendment is not necessary.
d. Costco shall adhere to the restrictions on construction times and routes as included in
the final PUD approval for Park Place Plaza except that additional restri ctions may be
imposed as necessary to prevent conflicts with customers during peak restaurant times.
e. Costco shall adhere to restrictions on temporary signage as included in the Final PUD
approval for Park Place Plaza.
f. Prior to issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional restrictions, the
following conditions shall be met:
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i) The development agreement shall be amended and executed and shall address, at a
minimum, design, construction, financial sureties for on -site improvements,
including a letter of credit for 125% of the required internal traffic improvements,
and maintenance.
ii) A dimensional signage plan, landscape irrigation plan, and all building material
samples and colors shall be submitted and approved by the Zoning Administrator.
iii) All lights shall be completely recessed in the canopy.
iv) Revised site and landscaping plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Zoning
Supervisor showing the curb locations around the gasoline storage tanks and the
reduced landscaping island.
g. Prior to issuance of a permanent Occupancy Permit for the Costco warehouse facility or
temporary Occupancy permit for the fueling facility, the entire PUD site shall be found
to be in compliance with the conditions of final PUD approval, the applican t shall
implement traffic improvements recommended by SRF for the internal Costco
warehouse intersection and eliminate three internal access points to Home Depot as
shown on TD & A Layout 3, and shall change the sign at the 16 th Street customer
entrance to direct service vehicles to the 16th Street service drive.
h. Service trucks shall use the service entrance on 16th Street and shall be prohibited from
using Zarthan Avenue between Cedar Lake Road and 16th Street and shall be limited to
servicing the fueling facility between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays
and 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays and as recommended by the
traffic study.
i. Violation of any condition of PUD approval, including these amendments, shall result in
a fine of $750 per day.
12. The final PUD shall be amended (Case No. 02-38-PUD) on July 15, 2002 to incorporate all of
the preceding conditions and add the following conditions:
a. The Costco warehouse building site (Lot 1) shall be developed, used and ma intained in
accordance with the official exhibits, which shall be amended as approved by the Zoning
Administrator to provide an accessible sidewalk and convenient stair location. (Amends
Condition 9.a.).
b. Prior to issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional conditions, the
following conditions shall be met:
i) The official exhibits and assent form shall be signed by the applicant/owners.
ii) The development agreement shall be amended if necessary, as determined by the
City Attorney.
iii) An additional letter of credit shall be submitted for 125% of the cost of the site
improvements.
iv) Building material samples and colors shall be submitted and approved by the Zoning
Administrator.
c. Costco shall adhere to the restrictions on construction times and routes as included in
the final PUD approval for Park Place Plaza except that additional restrictions may be
imposed as necessary to prevent conflicts with customers during peak restaurant times.
d. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the liquor store addition, the applicant shall
submit an electronic file and print and reproducible copy of the plat and as-built
drawings for the PUD site. In the event that any signal arms are found to be on private
property, appropriate easements shall be recorded against the private property.
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e. Violation of any condition of PUD approval, including these amendments, shall result in
a fine of $750 per day.
13. The final PUD shall be amended (Case No. 04-70-PUD) on March 7, 2005 to incorporate all
of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions:
a. The Home Depot garden center 5,764 square foot addition shall be developed, used and
maintained in accordance with the official exhibits.
b. The following traffic improvements are shown on official exhibits and implemented:
i. The 3-way stop intersection on the main drive aisle at the entrance of Costco is
changed to a 4-way stop intersection. All stop signs at this intersection are changed
to standard sized signs.
ii. A new right-turn lane from the main drive aisle into Costco is constructed, and a new
right turn lane (directing traffic north) is also constructed.
iii. Stop signs at the eastern 4-way stop of the main drive aisle are changed to standard
sized sign for better driver recognition.
c. Landscaping shall be installed according to the submitted landscape plan, with
additional tall grass plantings along the banks of storm pond #1. All materials must be
approved by the City’s Environmental Coordinator.
d. Bike racks in the area must be moved and/or replaced in another location on the Home
Depot site.
e. No outdoor storage is allowed; outdoor merchandise is allowed on sidewalk areas only,
in accordance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
f. Home Depot must repair or replace the sidewalk if damage occurs during construction
of the garden center addition.
g. All requirements of the City Engineer must be met.
h. Prior to issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional conditions, the
following conditions shall be met:
i) The official exhibits and assent form shall be signed by the applicant/owners.
ii) The development agreement shall be amended if necessary, as determined by the
City Attorney.
iii) An additional letter of credit shall be submitted for 125% of the cost of the site
improvements.
14. The final PUD shall be amended (Case No. 13-21-PUD) on June 17, 2013, to incorporate all
of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions:
a. Prior to the beginning of work, the following conditions shall be met:
i) The official exhibits and assent form shall be signed by the applicant/owners.
ii) The development agreement shall be amended if necessary, as determined by the
City Attorney.
iii) An additional letter of credit shall be submitted for 125% of the cost of the site
improvements.
iv) An agreement assigning responsibility for maintenance of the sidewalk, including
snow removal, to Costco shall be submitted to the City for review and approval by
the City Attorney.
i) An agreement that guarantees parking access for Lot 2, Block 1, Park Place Plaza
(Home Depot) to 59 parking spaces on Lot 1, Block 1, Park Place Plaza (Costco) shall
be submitted to the City for review and approval by the City Attorney. The
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agreement shall be recorded with Hennepin County and proof of the recording
submitted to the City.
b. The Costco Warehouse and Home Depot parking lots shall be developed, used, and
maintained in accordance with the official exhibits.
15. The final PUD shall be amended (Case No. 13-26-PUD) on July 15, 2013, to incorporate all of
the preceding conditions and add the following conditions:
a. Prior to the beginning of work, the following conditions shall be met:
i) The official exhibits and assent form shall be signed by the applicant/owner.
ii) An additional letter of credit shall be submitted for 125% of the cost of the site
improvements.
iii) All necessary permits, including but not limited to building, sign, and erosion and
sediment control, shall be obtained.
b. The Costco Warehouse fueling facility (Lot 9) shall be developed, used, and maintained
in accordance with the official exhibits.
c. 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.
16. The final PUD shall be amended (Case No. 16-35-PUD) on September 6, 2016, to incorporate
all of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions:
a. The Official Exhibits for Costco be amended to include the site plan and landscaping plan
approved under this PUD amendment.
b. The Official Exhibits be signed prior to issuance of a building permit.
17. The PUD shall be amended (Case No. 17-28-PUD) to add Exhibit A-2017 Landscaping, and
Exhibit B-2017 Elevations which shall amend existing landscaping and building elevation
exhibits.
a. The Official Exhibits shall be signed prior to issuance of permits to occupy the space.
18. The PUD shall be amended (Case No. 21-10-PUD) on June 7, 2021 to incorporate all of the
preceding conditions and add the following conditions:
a. The site shall be developed, used, and maintained in accordance with the approved
official exhibits.
b. Assent Form and official exhibits shall be signed by the applicant.
c. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities, the following conditions shall be met:
i) The proposed stormwater treatment and containment system shall be approved by
the city engineer and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
ii) Assent Form and Official Exhibits shall be signed by the applicant.
iii) A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development,
construction, private utility, and city representatives.
iv) All necessary permits shall be obtained.
v) 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 and private improvements
(sidewalks, streets, parking lot, stormwater system, landscaping), placement of iron
monuments at property corners, and the private site stormwater management
system and landscaping.
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vi) Final construction plans for all improvements shall be signed by a registered
engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval.
vii) Verify that the underground system will support large vehicles such as fire trucks.
viii) Proof of recording the final plat shall be submitted to the City.
d. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
i) All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no
construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through
Friday, and between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
ii) The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring
properties.
iii) Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary.
iv) Vehicles cannot be washed on site.
v) Concrete washout must be contained on delivery trucks.
e. Crosswalks shall be repainted at the intersection of the Costco parking lot and the
private drive and maintained.
f. Electric vehicle charging stations shall be signed for exclusive use of electric vehicles.
g. City code requires a minimum of 60 bike parking spaces. Up to 42 bike parking spaces
may be deferred for future need with the condition that 18 bike parking spaces be
maintained in front of the store and Costco continue to allow employees to park bikes
inside the store. The owner shall install the proof-of-parking in a reasonable timeframe
when ordered by the city, or when the owner chooses to do so.
h. 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.
i. In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative
fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval.
j. The conditional use permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the building or structur e for
which the conditional use permit is granted is removed.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council June 7, 2021
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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