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April 3, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Westwood Room
Discussion Items
1. 7:00 PM Duke Realty Development Community Development
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City Council Study Session
Discussion Item: 040306 - 1 - Duke Realty Development
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1. Duke Realty Development – Hwy 394/100 Community Development
PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION:
The Staff is beginning to work with Duke Realty on plans for its approximately 47 acre site in
the southwest corner of Highways 394 and 100. The purpose of the discussion is to introduce the
Duke Realty team and Madison Marquette representatives to the City Council/EDA and discuss
the project in broad terms.
Background
Duke is developing a concept plan that currently includes approximately 1 million s.f. of office
space in 3 buildings, 360,000 s.f. of lifestyle retail development, and possibly some residential
units. There will be more discussion with the Council on the concept plan as it develops over the
next few months.
An environmental review – either an EIS or an AUAR – will be necessary because of the size of
the project. The environmental review will be managed by the City of St. Louis Park and paid
for by the developer, and will include a significant traffic analysis. It will begin following
agreement on a concept plan.
A portion of the site (6 acres) is in the City of Golden Valley. A Joint Powers Agreement will
likely need to be developed to facilitate the development of the property. It would address such
items such as the provision of utilities, police and fire services, planning approvals, taxing and
assessing and other items.
Next Steps
The following are the general steps that will need to be followed:
1. Develop an agreed upon concept plan or plans (to base environmental reviews on).
2. Finalize a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Golden Valley.
3. Conduct environmental review (at least 6 month process).
4. Begin planning approvals for development.
Attachment: Site Map
Prepared By: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Approved By: Tom Harmening, City Manager