HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-020 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/02/06Resolution No. 23-020
Amends and restates Resolution 18-176
Resolution approving an amendment to a conditional use permit for operation
of an educational facility at 6425 West 33rd Street
Whereas, Tom Bravo on behalf of St. Louis Park School District, applied for an amendment
to a conditional use permit (Case No. 22-28-CUP) to make building and site improvements at St.
Louis Park High School; the property is legally described as follows, to-wit:
Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36, Block 179, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park; Hennepin
County, Minnesota.
Whereas, a conditional use permit was issued regarding the subject property pursuant to
Resolution No. 18-176 (Hennepin County Document No. T05599107) of the St. Louis Park City
Council which contained conditions applicable to said property.
Whereas, due to changed circumstances, amendments to those conditions are now
necessary, requiring the amendment of that conditional use permit.
Whereas, it is the intent of this resolution to continue and restate the conditions of the
permit granted by Resolution No. 18-176, to add the amendments now required, and to
consolidate all conditions applicable to the subject property in this resolution .
Whereas, the property is guided civic in the comprehensive plan future land use map .
Whereas, the property is located in the R-2 Single Family Residence zoning district.
Whereas, the city council has determined that the application meets the conditions for an
educational facility in the R-2 zoning district, including:
1. Buildings are located at least 50 feet from a lot in an R district.
2. The plan provides an off-street passenger loading area in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
3. Outdoor recreational and play areas will be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
4. The property has its primary accesses to a roadway identified in the comprehensive
plan as a collector or arterial and provides access without generating significan t traffic
on local residential streets.
Whereas, the use of the property as an educational institution is consistent with and
supportive of the principles, goals, objectives, land use designations, redevelopment plans,
neighborhood objectives, and implementation strategies of the comprehensive plan.
Whereas, the use is not detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the
community as a whole. It will not have undue adverse impacts on the use and enjoyment of
properties, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, parking facilities on adjacent streets, and
values of properties in close proximity to the use.
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Whereas, the use is consistent with the regulations, intent and purpose of the city code
and the zoning district in which the use is located. The proposed plan will meet the conditions
required for an educational facility.
Whereas, the use will not have undue adverse impacts on governmental facilities, services
or improvements which are either existing or proposed.
Whereas, the site design of the proposal is consistent with site and landscaping plan
requirements and is prepared by or under the direction of a professional landscape architect or
civil engineer registered in the state and adopted as part of the conditions imposed on the use
by the city.
Whereas, the use and site design are consistent with the city’s stormwater, sanitary
sewer, and water plans. On-site stormwater management improvements will be made as part
of the site improvements. The existing utilities have capacity for the use.
Whereas, the contents of Case No. 22-28-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of
the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
Now therefore be it resolved that Resolution No. 18-176 is hereby restated and amended
by this resolution which continues and amends a conditional use permit for the subject
property and is accepted by the city council as being in accord and conformity with all
ordinances, city plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park, 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 conformance wit h the official
exhibits. The official exhibits include:
a. Exhibit A: G001 General Information
b. Exhibit B: C – A001 Basement Composite Plan
c. Exhibit C: C – A002 Level 1 Composite Plan
d. Exhibit D: C – A003 Level 2 Composite Plan
e. Exhibit E: C – A004 Level 3 Composite Plan
f. Exhibit F: C – A005 Overall Exterior Elevations
g. Exhibit G: C – A006 Enlarged Exterior Elevations
h. Exhibit H: Survey
i. Exhibit I: Survey
j. Exhibit J: Survey
k. Exhibit K: Survey
l. Exhibit L: C1.00 Site Reference Plan
m. Exhibit M: C1.11 Site Removals Plan
n. Exhibit N: C1.21 Site Layout Plan
o. Exhibit O: C1.41 Grading Plan
p. Exhibit P: C1.51 Site Utility Plan
q. Exhibit Q: L001 Tree Removal and Protection Plan
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r. Exhibit R: L002 Proof of Parking Planting Plan
s. Exhibit S: L100 Overall Layout and Material Plan
t. Exhibit T: L300 Overall Planting Plan
u. Exhibit U: L301 Enlarged Planting Plan
v. Exhibit V: E110 Site Electrical Plan
2. If in the future, the city or the school district determines that the site requires more
parking, the school district shall construct the 27 head-in, 90 degree, on-street parking
spaces along Idaho Avenue South shown as proof-of-parking in the official exhibits in
accordance with city engineering standards. At that time the school district shall also
grant an easement to the city for the purpose of public use and maintenance of the
head-in on-street parking and relocated sidewalk in a form approved by the city
attorney.
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 utilities shall be buried.
3. All required permits shall be obtained prior to starting construction, including but not
limited to:
a. NPDES grading/construction permit
b. City of St. Louis Park building, erosion control, right-of-way, and sign permits.
c. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District stormwater management permit.
4. The city assent form and the official exhibits shall be signed by property owner prior to
issuance of a building permit.
5. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities, the following condit ions shall be met:
a. A planning development contract shall be executed between the developer
and city that addresses, at a minimum:
i. The conditions of CUP approval as applicable or appropriate.
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 of the costs of all public improvements
(sidewalks, boulevards, lighting), and the private site stormwater
management system and landscaping.
iii. Submit as-builts in accordance with city requirements.
iv. Alternative landscaping requirements and tree replacement fees.
v. Easements, public use and ingress/egress agreements across the head-
in parking along Idaho Avenue.
vi. Maintenance agreement for private maintenance of the head-in public
parking along Idaho Avenue.
vii. The developer shall reimburse city attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing
such documents as required in the final CUP approval.
viii. The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute said planning
development contract.
b. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development,
construction, private utility and city representatives.
c. Final construction plans for all improvements shall be signed by a registered
engineer and submitted to the city engineer for review and approval.
6. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
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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 weekends and holidays.
b. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring
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.
e. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the determination by the city
engineer (or designee) that appropriate safety measures have been taken to
ensure motorist and pedestrian safety.
f. Temporary electric power connections shall not adversely impact surrounding
neighborhood service.
7. 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.
8. The conditional use permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the building or structure
for which the conditional use permit is granted is removed.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Register of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council February 6, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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