HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-171 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/12/18Resolution No. 23-171
Approving preliminary plat of Park Plaza 2nd Addition,
5775 Wayzata Boulevard
Whereas, GW Properties applied for approval of preliminary plat in the manner required
for platting land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly
thereunder.
Whereas, the proposed preliminary plat has been found to be in all respects consistent
with the comprehensive plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of
Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park.
Whereas, the proposed plat is situated upon lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota; the
property is legally described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto.
Now therefore be it resolved the proposed preliminary plat of Park Plaza 2nd Addition is
hereby approved and accepted by the city as being in accord and conformity with all
ordinances, city plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of
Minnesota, 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 accordance with the conditions of
this ordinance, approved official exhibits and city code.
2. All utility service structures shall be buried. If any utility service structure cannot be
buried (i.e. electric transformer), it shall be integrated into the building design and 100%
screened from off-site with materials consistent with the primary façade materials.
3. The applicant must submit a final plat application within one year after approval of the
preliminary plat application or approval of the preliminary plat shall be considered void,
unless a request for time extension is submitted in writing and approved by the city
council.
4. Prior to the city signing and releasing the final plat to the developer for filing with
Hennepin County:
a. A financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount
of $1,000 shall be submitted to the city to ensure that a signed mylar copy of the
final plat is provided to the city.
b. A planning development contract shall be executed between the city and
developer that addresses, at a minimum:
i. The installation of all public improvements including, but not limited
to: sidewalks, boulevards, and the execution of necessary easements
related to such improvements.
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 the estimated costs for the installation of all
public improvements (sidewalks and boulevards), placement of iron
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monuments at property corners, and the private site stormwater
management system and landscaping.
iii. Shared parking agreement exhibits and documents.
iv. The applicant shall reimburse city attorney’s fees in
drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the final plat
approval.
v. The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute the planning
development contract.
5. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities, the following conditions shall be met:
a. Proof of recording the final plat shall be submitted to the city.
b. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development,
construction, private utility, and city representatives.
c. All necessary permits shall be obtained.
d. 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
cost for all public improvements (street, sidewalks, boulevards, utility, etc.) and
landscaping.
It is further resolved that the city clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of
this resolution to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein. The
mayor and city manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts required herein, and the
city clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on behalf of the city council
upon the said plat when all of the conditions set forth have been fulfilled.
Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the city clerk, as required under Section
26-123(1)j of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, shall be conclusive showing of proper
compliance therewith by the subdivider and City officials charged with duties above described
and shall entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith without further formality.
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 December 18,
2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
Lot 4, Block 2, Park Plaza, except that part lying Northerly and Westerly of the following
described line:
Commencing at the most Northerly corner of said Lot 4; thence on o plot bearing of South
47 degrees 01 minutes 08 seconds West along the Northwesterly line of said Lot 4, a
distance of 140.50 feet; thence South 01 degree 39 minutes 00 seconds West, along the
West line of said Lot 4, a distance of 85.62 feet to the point of beginning of a line to be
described; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 168.50 feet;
thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 16 seconds East a distance of 179.69 feet to the
North line of said Lot 4 and there terminating, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Torrens Property
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