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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-163 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2017/10/16RESOLUTION NO. 17-163 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) LOCATED AT 9808 AND 9920 WAYZATA BOULEVARD PLATIA PLACE WHEREAS, SLP Venture Properties submitted an application (Case No. 17 -20 -PUD) for approval of a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) located at 9808 and 9920 Wayzata Boulevard, which is legally described in "Exhibit A'; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan guides the site for Office development; and WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the O Office zoning district; and WHEREAS, the proposed development includes a 112 -room hotel and a 149 -unit multiple family dwelling and is consistent with the designations, and the proposed housing density, setbacks, floor area ratio, and parking counts may be allowed with a PUD; and WHEREAS, notices of the public hearings on the Preliminary PUD was mailed to all owners of property within 500 feet of the subject property; and WHEREAS, notices of public hearings on the Preliminary PUD were published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on June 8, 2017 and September 21, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held the public hearings at their meetings on June 21, 2017, and October 4, 2017; and WHEREAS, the applicant made revisions to the plan to address concerns raised by the Planning Commission on June 21, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary PUD; and WHEREAS, the City Council discussed the proposal at its September 26, 2017, study session; and WHEREAS, The City Council has considered the staff reports, the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission, and the effect of the proposed PUD 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, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park makes the following findings of fact: 1. The preliminary PUD will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community nor will it cause serious traffic congestion or hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values. Resolution No. 17-163 2 2. The preliminary PUD is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The proposed development meets the intent of the PUD Ordinance in the following ways: a. Encourages an increase in the supply of low-income and moderate -income housing and comply with the city's Inclusionary Housing Policy b. The proposed hotel and multiple family residential uses, building heights, and high floor area ratios, are appropriate in this office employment center area, and will be compatible with existing land uses on nearby parcels. This site is adjacent to the Shelard Park office development and a parcel that includes multiple -family residential. c. This development will contribute to the city's goals for sustainable development and providing mixed -income housing choices for the community by following the city's Green Building and Inclusionary Housing Policies. d. The quality of building and site design proposed will substantially enhance aesthetics of the site. The proposed plan creates a unified environment within project boundaries, the proposed buildings are architecturally compatible with surrounding structures, provides efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and includes aesthetically pleasing landscape, site features and design, and will make efficient use of existing infrastructure. 4. The contents of Planning Case File 17 -20 -PUD are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. Conclusion NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the Preliminary Planned Unit Development at the location described is approved based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to City approval of the final PUD, the applicant must meet the following conditions: a. Provide further revisions and details to the utility, drainage, grading and stormwater plans. b. Confirm that all mechanical equipment shall be screened per the zoning ordinance. c. Submit plan for Alternative Landscaping to meet the shortfall in the required landscaping. d. Provide a revised DORA plan that meets all requirements per the zoning code. e. Provide details explaining how the development will address soil correction issues. f. Provide details for collecting garbage, recycling and organics code requirements. g. Provide proof of parking for the remaining 12 bicycle parking spaces on the residential lot. h. Amend the trash rooms design to provide three chutes to accommodate garbage, organic recycling and non-organic recycling. 2. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the PUD ordinance, Official Exhibits, Development Agreement and City Code. Resolution No. 17-163 3 3. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities (excluding demolition and environmental investigation), the following conditions shall be met: a. Proof of recording the final plat shall be submitted to the City. b. City approval of the final PUD ordinance is required. 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 must be obtained. 4. Prior to issuance of any building permits (excluding demolition of existing private structures), the following conditions shall be met: a. The developer shall sign the city's Assent Form and the Official Exhibits. b. Final construction plans for all public improvements shall be signed by a registered engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. c. A development agreement shall be executed between the Developer and City that addresses, at a minimum: i. The conditions of the final PUD approval as applicable or appropriate. ii. Installation and on-going maintenance at Developer's expense of sidewalk and landscaping improvements along all public streets adjacent to the site. Final plans for said improvements shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to construction. . iii. 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 125% of the costs of all public improvements (including but not limited to street, sidewalks, utilities, street lights, landscaping, etc.), placement of iron monuments at the property corners, and public and site landscaping. iv. The developer shall reimburse city attorney's fees in drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the final PUD approval. v. Final construction plans for all public improvements shall be signed by a registered engineer and submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. vi. Building material samples and colors shall be submitted to the city for review. 5. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction: a. 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 Sundays and holidays.. Limited exceptions to these construction hours may be permitted if the City issues a noise permit. b. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighborhood properties. c. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary. d. The city shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a public street. Resolution No. 17-163 4 e. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the determination by the Director of Engineering (or designee) that appropriate safety measures have been taken to ensure motorist and pedestrian safety. f The developer shall install and maintain chain link security fencing that is at least six feet tall along the perimeter of the site. All gates and access points shall be locked during non -working hours. g. Temporary utility connections shall not adversely impact surrounding neighborhood service. 6. Prior to the issuance of any permanent certificate of occupancy permit, public improvements and private site landscaping and irrigation shall be installed in accordance with the Official Exhibits. 7. All utilities shall be buried underground. 8. All mechanical equipment shall be fully screened. 9. The materials used in and placement of all signs shall be integrated with the building design and architecture. The apartment building lot shall comply with sign regulations applied to the RC — High -Density Multiple -Family Residence district, and the hotel lot shall comply with the sign regulations applied to the O — Office zoning district standards. 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. Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, the City will require execution of a development agreement as a condition of approval of the Final PUD. The development agreement shall address those issues which the City Council deems appropriate and necessary. The Mayor and City Manager are a�e ed to execute the development agreement upon Final PUD approval. Administration: ted by the City Council October 16, 2017 Manager Attest: