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M I N N E S O T A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
APRIL 24, 2017
1. Call to Order
Mayor Spano called the special meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg,
Anne Mavity, and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: Thom Miller.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening) and Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Mr.
Walther).
Guests: Sheldon Berg, DJR Architects
Ia. Roll Call
2. Resolutions, Ordinance, Motions and Discussion Items
2a. Parkway 25 — PUD Major Amendment to Section 36-268 PUD 7
Mr. Walther presented the staff report. He noted that Parkway 25, LLC, submitted an
application for a major amendment to section 36-268 PUD 7 that established the zoning
for the Parkway 25 redevelopment located at 4005, 4015, and 4027 County Road 25 (the
former Vescio's restaurant and Valu Stay Inn). The council approved the Parkway 25
PUD in September, 2016, which allowed for the construction of a five -story, mixed-use
building with 112 residential units; 8,850 square feet of ground floor commercial space;
and parking located in two surface lots and in an underground parking ramp.
Mr. Walther stated the original proposal included a restaurant and a fitness center. The
applicant is requesting an amendment to the PUD to allow for medical uses and to
increase the size of the ground floor commercial area from 8,850 square feet to 12,040
square feet. The plan would decrease the west surface parking lot from 25 spaces to 14
spaces to accommodate the additional commercial space and would reduce the east
surface parking lot from 30 parking spaces to 29 spaces to install a turnaround space. The
change from restaurant to medical office space decreases the parking demand, and the
proposed parking counts would meet the city's requirements.
Mr. Walther noted the additional 3,190 square feet of commercial space would be added
to the west side of the building's ground floor, which was previously parking spaces
located under a cantilevered portion of the building. The additional commercial space
requires the parking lot to be shifted 5 feet to the west to allow for increased circulation,
resulting in the removal of landscaping on the west property line. Additionally,
landscaping is being installed elsewhere on the site to make up for the removals. The
development will include 112 residential dwelling units and will remain 5 stories in
height. The only proposed changes occur on the ground floor of the building.
Mr. Walther stated the Planning Commission recommends council's approval of the
PUD, with conditions noted by staff.
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Councilmember Sanger stated she was disappointed the restaurant will not be located at
the development, as she was looking forward to it. However, she added that these other
uses are acceptable at the site.
Councilmember Mavity asked if this will be a 10 or 15 -year commercial lease and also
what the term of lease is to allow for this use. Mr. Berg responded the lease term is 10 -
years with two 5 -year extensions, so potentially a 20 -year lease term.
Councilmember Mavity asked what "private indoor entertainment" means. Mr. Walther
stated this refers to either the planned fitness center or such things as pool halls, arcades,
and bowling alleys.
Councilmember Brausen asked if the smaller commercial space on the east side of the
development could house a smaller restaurant or coffee shop. Mr. Berg said yes and
added that the infrastructure will be left in place for those types of businesses, so that
could be a possibility in the future. Councilmember Brausen stated he is happy to hear
that as he hopes the area along County Road 25 will become more pedestrian -friendly.
He added that he shares in Councilmember Sanger's disappointment about there now
being no restaurant; however, he will still offer his support.
Councilmember Sanger asked about the timeline for the start of construction and when
the building will be open for business. Mr. Berg stated they expect to begin construction
by mid-May or early -June, and it will be completed in 14 months.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to
approve First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 36-268 PUD 7 of the Zoning
Code for property located at 4005, 4015, and 4027 County Road 25, and set the second
reading for May], 2017.
The motion passed 6-0
3. Adjournment
The special meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk