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December 6, 2023
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Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION
1.Call to order – roll call
2.Approval of minutes – August 16, 2023
3.Hearing
3.a. Shops at West End PUD major amendment
Applicant: David Lima
Case No: 23-20-PUD
4.Other Business
5.Communications
6.Adjournment
Future scheduled meeting/event dates:
December 20, 2023 - planning commission study session
January 3, 2024 - planning commission regular meeting
January 17, 2024 - planning commission regular meeting
February 7, 2024 - planning commission regular meeting
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Planning commission
November 15, 2023
6:00 p.m.
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department at 952.924.2525.
Planning commission
Members present: Jim Beneke, Mia Divecha (arrived 6:05 p.m.), Matt Eckholm, Katie
Merten, Tom Weber, Jan Youngquist
Members absent: none
Staff present: Jacquelyn Kramer, Sean Walther
Guests: Mitch Goltz, GW Properties
1.Call to order – roll call
2.Approval of minutes – August 16, 2023; September 20, 2023; November 1, 2023
The minutes of Aug. 16, Sept. 20, and Nov. 1, 2023 were approved as presented on a
vote of 5-0 (Divecha absent).
3.Hearings
3a. 5775 Wayzata Blvd – Park Place East
Applicant: GW Properties
Case No: 23-17-5, 23-18-SP, 23-10-CUP
Ms. Kramer presented the report.
Commissioner Beneke asked about the lack of an order window for one of the
restaurants and if that was the restaurant’s choice and could that change in the future.
Ms. Kramer stated an order window would not be allowed under this CUP because it is
limited to in-vehicle service, not sales, and the queue does not accommodate an order
board, so a CUP amendment would be needed for the in-vehicle sales use. Only a pickup
window would be allowed with this CUP.
Commissioner Youngquist asked if the original application had a different configuration.
Ms. Kramer stated yes, and noted the site plan has been adjusted to improve vehicle
circulations and reduce conflicts.
Commissioner Youngquist asked if this site plan required the removal of the median
island at the site. Ms. Kramer stated yes, a portion of the median would be removed,
and the 16th Street driveway also shifts west from its present location.
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Commissioner Eckholm asked if there is a reason for the shown traffic direction for the
pickup window. Reversing the direction would allow more space for the queue. Ms.
Kramer stated this is for the driver’s side pickup window.
Commissioner Divecha asked about a mural. Ms. Kramer stated the zoning code has
ground floor requirements for transparency. She noted the code allows some flexibility
if planning commission and city council support it and one suggested option is public art,
so the developer proposes to install public murals along 16th Street that would equal the
wall area of the 50% glass and transparency requirements. She added the artists and
final design would need to go through the city’s public art selection process.
Commissioner Divecha asked if vehicles and pedestrians would go past this area. Ms.
Kramer stated yes.
Commissioner Merten asked about vehicles pulling out of the drive through and which
way they would go when exiting. Ms. Kramer stated they would most likely make a U-
turn to the left and south to return to 16th Street.
Commissioner Merten asked if the greenhouse stores items at the site. Ms. Kramer said
no and noted the garden center fully breaks down their displays and is seasonal only.
Commissioner Beneke noted he was surprised that with such a large parking lot there is
only one EV charger included and asked if more would be added later. Ms. Kramer
stated the requirement triggers based on reconstructed parking spaces. She added
when the office reconstructs the entire parking lot more EV chargers will be required.
Chair Weber asked if this is the first pick up window like this in St. Louis Park. Mr.
Walther stated yes, noting that is the only eating establishment pick up window within
the city vs. other businesses that have them, such as dry cleaners.
Chair Weber asked about the tenants. The developer Mr. Goltz thanked staff for their
work on this. He stated they do have tenants lined up at this time adding it is typically
rare to have them already, but they have all committed. He noted the pickup window
alleviates congestion in the area, and added he likes the ordinance concerning murals in
the city, which will be community oriented.
Chair Weber asked about the pedestrian access to the development and if that is a sure
thing. Mr. Goltz stated yes, and they do want to maintain and further that and will
continue to work with the city on acceptable enhancements.
Chair Weber asked if there is a guarantee the garden center can remain. Mr. Goltz
stated yes, they do want to keep them there, adding they are a value to the community
and their mobility allows them to remain in the large space there.
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Commissioner Eckholm asked about the space between the buildings. Mr. Goltz noted it
is an outdoor seating area and all the tenants will have their own defined areas for
outdoor seating.
Commissioner Eckholm noted there is a desire for pedestrian availability and the more it
feels connected, the better it will be. Mr. Goltz agreed, adding it is wide enough to
accommodate a five-foot-wide clear passage and the tables for outside dining if the
tables are arranged differently than shown in the plans.
Commissioner Merten asked if Chipotle will accommodate ordering onsite within the
restaurant. Mr. Goltz stated yes.
Commissioner Merten also asked about snow removal. Mr. Goltz stated there is an
agreement with the office building and the parking lot contractor will be handling the
whole parking lot.
Commissioner Divecha asked about walkability in this area and how pedestrians can
walk safely there. Mr. Goltz stated there is a sidewalk there and we are happy to
connect with staff on this to make it work well. Commissioner Divecha added she would
like to make it easy for residents living in the neighborhood to get there easily and
safely. Mr. Goltz stated a crosswalk can also be added, and they will work with the city
on this.
Mr. Walther added Zarthan Avenue has a sidewalk on the west side that connects to
16th Street. He stated building a sidewalk on the east side of the street would require
removing many mature trees and the berm screening the parking lot. He added there
are grade issues west of the office building that also complicate sidewalk construction,
so staff will work with the developer to include pedestrian connections from 16th Street
to meet the needs and require a cash-in-lieu payment for the sidewalk along Zarthan as
allowed in the subdivision ordinance for such situations. Mr. Walther also noted the
existing private sidewalks connecting through the site. Commissioner Divecha urged a
creative solution to this especially for those who live in the area.
Commissioner Eckholm added there is also a hotel in the area as well and connections
to the north side of 16th Street will be important in this area.
Commissioner Youngquist asked if there will be signage letting folks know the Chipotle
pick up lane is not a drive through. Mr. Goltz stated yes.
Commissioner Youngquist noted the back of the building facing the street and stated
she likes the solution of the mural. She asked if there is room to extend the outdoor
seating to the south side of the building along 16th Street to activate the area. Mr. Goltz
stated because there will probably not be seating back there, it becomes a safety issue
as staff would not be able to see behind the building to address customer needs.
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Commissioner Merten noted the pick-up window lane should not be an issue, and noted
ordering on the app will be convenient and customers will be used to this type of
ordering system. Mr. Goltz agreed, noting this was devised during Covid for order pick
up.
Chair Weber opened the public hearing.
Kevin Curry, 5970 West 16th St., noted he is a 20-year resident of the neighborhood and
complimented the development in the city, however, noted he is in opposition of this
particular development. He stated the comprehensive plan notes the city wants to
promote neighborhood livability, social connection, environmental stewardship, small
business development, and high-quality jobs. He stated this development will make
money for the developer and the fast-food restaurants not based in St. Louis Park, this is
not good for the quality of life of his neighborhood or the city as a whole, or the
property values of the city and the Blackstone neighborhood, which is become noisier
and busier. He added fast-food restaurants do not class up a neighborhood and will
result in noise, traffic and litter. He added traffic will increase and will not result in good
solid jobs for residents, with increasing concerns about panhandling and safety issues,
as well as fry cooking issues at the end of the evening. He asked the commissioners to
consider if more restaurants are needed in the city, will this development foster the city
goals, and will this development make life better for residents. He stated the answer is
no and thanked them for their time.
Jenna Untiedt, Waverly, MN, noted she represents the seasonal garden center,
Untiedt’s, and stated they are the current tenant in the location and in the office
building. She stated she sees some benefits for this development but has concerns
about traffic there and noted the entryway off 16th Street is a concern as well. She also
expressed their interest in remaining on the site.
Mary Powers, 6090 West 16th Street, stated she lives right across the street and quality
of life will be a concern. She added losing the farmer’s market is also a concern, adding
the market used to be in the Shoppes at Knollwood parking lot and was displaced by a
similar development when Chick-Fil-A was built. She stated this will be a nightmare
come wintertime and noted the southwest corner of the parking lot usually ends up
storing a 10 feet pile of snow. She asked where that snow will be placed now. She stated
she loves the restaurants but doesn’t want them across the street from her.
Chair Weber closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Merten stated her assumption was that the farmer’s market would
relocate within the parking lot and didn’t realize they used to be at Knollwood. She
added she understands concerns about over development in this location but did think
it is a good use of the large and underutilized parking lot.
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Commissioner Divecha added she feels mixed about this also adding she prefers
something there vs. nothing. She added moving the farmer’s market the second time
does feel less aligned with city goals as well as pedestrian friendliness in the area.
Commissioner Eckholm added he also agrees with comments made. He noted in the
West End there have been goals met with density and walkability, but in this area, he
does have concerns putting a drive through in the area. However, he noted the
developer’s presentation changed his mind on the pick up window and now does see
that as an improvement. He added even though this is not the development he would
like to see, the developer is making an attempt to do this in an improved way, and it is a
good thing. He added the issue with the farmer’s market is not a problem with the
developer, but with the property owner and he hopes the owner will work with them in
good faith as it is a community asset and have already been displaced another time.
Commissioner Youngquist added this is a better utilization of an under-utilized parking
lot and it will increase the tax base for the city and provide restaurant options for the
community. She added she does understand the neighbors’ concerns but given how the
property is zoned, there could be many things that could go there, but it’s not zoned for
housing here. She thanked staff for their work on this and she appreciates the murals
also.
Commissioner Beneke agreed with comments on zoning and stated this is the best
option for this area.
Chair Weber stated the planning commission does have its limitations and he
encouraged neighbors to bring their concerns also to staff and city council. He noted he
likes the idea of council or staff communicating with the building owner regarding the
farmer’s market and ask them to consider that this will survive in the area.
Ms. Kramer noted all of these comments will go into the minutes for council
consideration and public information and also this can be addressed following the
meeting with the developer. She noted Council Member Brausen represents this ward
and he attended the neighborhood meeting to listen to residents, as well as the mayor
and at large council members.
Mr. Goltz stated they are working closely with the owner, and they want to keep the
farmer’s market and work with the owner to keep them in the area.
It was moved by Commissioner Beneke, seconded by Commissioner Eckholm, to approve
staff recommendations for 5775 Wayzata Blvd – Park Place East for the preliminary plat,
special permit amendment, and conditional use permit, subject to conditions
recommended by staff. The motion passed unanimously.
4.Other Business - none
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5.Communications – Mr. Walther noted there is a meeting the first week of December to
address an application at the Shops at West End. He added the recommendations from
the planning commission on the zoning code updates to residential district standards
were well received by city council and they indicated they were comfortable with staff
starting discussions with the community. He encouraged commissioners to watch the
meeting on the city’s YouTube channel or review the minutes when they are available.
Chair Weber asked about the boards and commissions discussion with city council. Mr.
Walther stated this meeting is coming up soon, and the council is considering ideas for
restructuring various boards and commissions, but not including the planning
commission, board of zoning appeals or the housing authority.
6.Adjournment – 7:15 p.m.
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Sean Walther, liaison Tom Weber, chair member
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Meeting date: December 6, 2023
Agenda item: 3a
3a Shops at West End PUD major amendment
Location: Shops at West End
Case Number: 23-20-PUD
Applicant: David Lima
Owner: MSP WEST END, LLC
Review Deadline: 60 days: December 24, 2023 120 days: February 22, 2024
Recommended
motions:
Chair to open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public
hearing.
Motion to recommend approval of major amendment to the Shops at
West End planned unit development.
Summary of request: The applicant is requesting to expand the list of uses allowed in the Shops
at West End.
Site information:
Current use: Shopping Center
Surrounding land uses:
North: office, hotel, residential
East: office, residential
South: office
West: commercial, hotel
Current zoning: O office
2040 land use guidance: OFC-office
Site area (acres): 16.6 Park Place Blvd Gamble Dr Duke Dr West End Blvd 9
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Title: Shops at West End PUD major amendment
Background: The West End redevelopment is located southwest of the Highway 100 and I-394
interchange. It is bounded by Gamble Drive to the south and Park Place Boulevard to the west.
The West End integrates retail, restaurants, entertainment, hotel, office and residential uses. The
district first received approval in 2007 and has been steadily redeveloping in phases since then.
The Shops at West End is a smaller component of the west end PUD and is outlined in the aerial
photo above. It is the commercial component of the West End redevelopment. It consists of
commercial uses such as retailers, restaurants, entertainment, movie theater and some office
uses. While the Shops at West End does not technically include the parking ramp located east of
Duke Drive, it does include agreements to utilize the parking ramp for overflow parking.
Additionally, the parking ramp is included in the parking analysis when determining if there is
sufficient parking available for the proposed uses in the Shops at West End. Therefore, for the
purpose of this report and review, the parking ramp is shown to be included in the Shops at West
End.
Present considerations: The applicant is requesting to expand the list of uses allowed in the
Shops at West End to allow the animal handling, limited land use. The zoning ordinance defines
this land use as:
Animal handling, limited means any animal handling use such as veterinary clinics, pet stores,
and pet grooming that do not include boarding, daycare, or outdoor off leash recreation space
for animals. The use may require an animal to be kept overnight on-site for treatment but does
not include boarding or animal daycares.
Allowed commercial uses. The West End PUD was approved with a short list of commercial
uses allowed in the PUD. The request is to amend the PUD to also allow animal handling,
limited.
Uses currently allowed include:
1.retail
2.service (hair/nail salons, therapeutic massage)
3.restaurants
4.hotel
5.theater
6.office
7.medical and dental offices
8.motor vehicle display
The PUD also includes a list of uses specifically not allowed. While any use not on the allowed
list is technically not allowed, the purpose of this list is to make it clear that specific uses are not
allowed and communicate that they were not welcome to be added in the future.
1.in-vehicle sales and service (drive-through)
2.motor fuel stations
3.motor vehicle sales
4.motor vehicle service and repair
5.car wash
6.currency exchange, check cashing and payday loan agencies
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7.pawnshops
8.sexually-oriented businesses
9.tattoo shops
10.gun shops, not excluding a sporting goods store that sells as part of its inventory guns
and ammunition.
Next steps: City council is scheduled to consider the major PUD amendment request on
December 18, 2023.
Recommendations: Staff recommends amending Resolution No. 22-034, the West End
redevelopment PUD as follows:
Section 1. The uses on the subject property are limited to retail, service, restaurants, hotel,
theater, indoor motor vehicle display when occurring in a commercial storefront
only, medical and dental office, animal handling limited, and office. The following
uses are not allowed: in-vehicle sales and service (drive-through); motor fuel
stations; motor vehicle sales; service and repair; car washes; currency exchanges;
check cashing; pay loan agencies; pawnshops; sexually oriented businesses, tattoo
shops; gun shops (not excluding a sporting goods store that sells, as part of its
sporting goods inventory, guns and ammunition).
Supporting documents: Proposed amendment to Resolution No. 22-034 (West End
redevelopment PUD)
Prepared by: Jacquelyn Kramer, associate planner
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, planning manager/deputy community development director
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Resolution No. _____
Resolution amending and restating Resolution Nos. 08-057, 08-128,
09-040, 09-064, 10-093, 11-016, 13-123, 13-151, 19-011 and 22- 034 relating to
a final planned unit development for the West End Redevelopment Project
located at the southwest quadrant of Interstate 394 and Highway 100
The West End Redevelopment Project
Whereas, the city has received an application for a preliminary and final planned unit
development (PUD) at 5235 Wayzata Boulevard legally described as follows, to wit:
Lot 2, Block 1, The Shops at West End, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Whereas, a final PUD was approved regarding the subject property legally described as
the Shops at West End as Resolution No. 08-057 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated April 28,
2008 which contained conditions applicable to said property.
Whereas, a minor amendment to the final PUD was approved regarding the subject
property pursuant to Resolution No. 08-128 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated October 6,
2008 which contained conditions applicable to said property.
Whereas, a minor amendment to the final PUD was approved regarding the subject
property pursuant to Resolution No. 09-040 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated March 2,
2009 which contained conditions applicable to said property.
Whereas, a minor amendment to the final PUD was approved regarding the subject
property pursuant to Resolution No. 09-064 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated May 4, 2009
which contained conditions applicable to said property.
Whereas, a major amendment to the final PUD was approved regarding the subject
property pursuant to Resolution No. 10-093 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated September
7, 2010 which contained conditions applicable to said property.
Whereas, a minor amendment to the final PUD was approved regarding the subject
property pursuant to Resolution 11-016 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated January 18,
2011 which contained conditions applicable to said property.
Whereas, a major amendment to the final PUD was approved regarding the subject
property pursuant to Resolution 13-123 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated August 19,
2013, which contained conditions applicable to said property.
Whereas, a major amendment to the final PUD was approved regarding the subject
property pursuant to Resolution 13-151 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated October 7,
2013, which contained conditions applicable to said property.
Whereas, a major amendment to the final PUD was approved regarding the subject
property pursuant to Resolution 19-011 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated January 22,
2019, which contained conditions applicable to said property.
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Whereas, a major amendment to the final PUD was approved regarding the subject
property pursuant to Resolution 22-034 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated February 22,
2022, which contained conditions applicable to said property.
Whereas, it is the intent of this resolution to continue and restate the conditions of the
final PUD granted by Resolution Nos. 08-057, 08-128, 09-040, 09-064, 10-093, 11-016, 13-123,
13-151, 19-011, and 22-034 to amend and consolidate all conditions applicable to the subject
property in this resolution.
Now therefore be it resolved that Resolution Nos. 08-057, 08-128, 09-040, 09-064, 10-
093, 11-016, 13-123, 13-151, 19-011, and 22-034 are hereby restated and amended by this
resolution which continues and amends a final planned unit development to the subject
property at the location described above based on the following conditions:
1. The uses on the subject property are limited to retail, service, restaurants, hotel,
theater, indoor motor vehicle display when occurring in a commercial storefront only,
medical and dental office, animal handling limited, and office. The following uses are not
allowed: in-vehicle sales and service (drive-through); motor fuel stations; motor vehicle
sales, service and repair; car washes; currency exchanges; check cashing; pay loan
agencies; pawnshops; sexually-oriented businesses, tattoo shops; gun shops (not
excluding a sporting goods store that sells, as part of its sporting goods inventory, guns
and ammunition).
2. The final site plan and façade design of the large retail building on Lot 4, Block 1, THE
SHOPS AT WEST END (proposed grocery store) shall require a PUD minor amendment
with review by the planning commission.
3. The hotel site plans for Lot 3, Block 1, THE SHOPS AT WEST END shall require a PUD
major amendment if any variances are requested. If the plan does not require a
variance, the application may be processed as a PUD minor amendment and include
review and recommendation of the planning commission.
4. The total gross floor area of restaurants shall be restricted to the limitations established
by the West End parking study as amended from time-to-time on the combination of Lot
4, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Amendments to the West End parking study may be processed administratively,
however, at the discretion of the zoning administrator, amendments may be processed
as a minor or major amendment.
5. The total number of seats in the movie theater shall be limited to 2,700 seats.
6. The portion of the five-level retail parking structure (building 35) that is within 20 feet of
the Gamble Drive right-of-way shall have a minimum of 60% Class I exterior materials.
The developer shall amend the official exhibits to comply with this requirement.
7. The community development director and zoning administrator or their designee(s) may
approve individual tenant/building façade designs administratively or refer proposals to
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8. The sign plan is subject to community development director and zoning administrator
review and approval. Sign permits are required.
9. Access to the truck courts on the west retail block from Park Place Boulevard shall be
limited to between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m.
10. The access will be controlled from Park Place Boulevard to the truck courts on the west
retail block using a mechanical bollard system and directional signs in the Park Place
Boulevard right-of-way. The developer shall enter into a planning development contract
with the City of St. Louis Park that addresses this private use of public land.
11. The developer shall maintain horizontal separation from landscaping (i.e. boulevard
trees) of at least three feet from shallow underground utilities (i.e. fiber optic cable,
private utilities, etc.), and eight feet horizontal separation from deeper underground
utilities (i.e. water, sanitary sewer, etc.).
12. Tree plantings and street furnishings shall be located in a manner that maintains at least
six feet wide clearance space in all boulevard/sidewalk areas for snow removal.
13. The developer shall amend the official exhibits (The Shops at West End Design
Guidelines) to incorporate the following:
a. At pedestrian level, facades on buildings 12, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32 and 33 shall be
primarily transparent:
1. At least 60% of facades between three feet and seven feet above the first
floor elevation shall consist of pedestrian entrances, display windows or
windows affording views into retail, offices, gallery or lobby space. The
West End Tenant Design Guidelines shall illustrate the portions of the
above referenced buildings subject to this requirement.
2. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum of three feet,
but display of merchandise in this space is allowed. Display windows may
be used to meet the transparency requirement.
b. At pedestrian level (between three feet and seven feet above the first-floor
elevation), building facades facing public streets, West End Boulevard, or the
pedestrian arcade shall have no more than 10% of the total window area be
glass block, mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass.
c. No more than 10% of the total window area of any building façade shall have
signs applied to the inside or outside surface of the window. The remaining 90%
of window and door area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass that allows views
into and out of the building.
d. Tenants in buildings 12, 22, 24, 31, and 33 that are located adjacent to public
and/or private street intersections shall locate entrances at or near the adjacent
building corner.
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e. Awnings and canopies shall be made of heavy canvas, fabric, metal and/or glass.
Plastic and vinyl awnings are prohibited. Backlit awnings and canopies are
prohibited.
14. A business may use the sidewalk within five feet of its building wall for the following
purposes, provided the business maintains a clear walkway that is at least eight feet
wide along Park Place Boulevard and at least six feet wide along other streets, and
provided the uses do not occur in the public right-of-way unless the city approves an
encroachment agreement in accordance with the city’s temporary private use of public
land policy:
a. Display of merchandise, not to exceed 100 square feet per business;
b. Benches, planters, ornaments, art;
c. Signs permitted in the zoning ordinance; and
d. Outdoor dining. Outdoor dining areas may extend farther than five-feet from
the building wall, provided tables and chairs or other structures maintain the
required horizontal clearance for a walkway between the dining area and other
obstructions, such as trees, poles, and curbs.
15. The developer shall provide easements and $285,000 for public art to help satisfy the
alternative landscaping requirements. The city and the developer will develop a public
process to select the artists, artworks and locations.
16. The developer shall amend official exhibits (utility plans) to provide separate domestic
and fire water service lines to the buildings.
17. The developer shall work with the police department on the design and construction of
the police substation area in building 31. In particular, the plan shall provide windows
and doorway on the northeast building elevation along the alley.
18. The developer shall redesign the public restroom entrances in the building 31 atrium to
have open entrances (no exterior doors to the atrium), similar to typical stadium/movie
theater restroom entrances, as requested by the police department.
19. At City of St. Louis Park’s sole discretion, and upon conferring with the property owner,
the property owner shall change the designation of West End Boulevard on-street
parking stalls from short-term customer parking to “pick-up/drop-off only” (or similar
restriction).
20. The applicant shall be responsible to obtain all permits from the city and other agencies.
21. The property owner(s) shall be responsible for obtaining a city license for all parking
structures.
22. Tenants shall be responsible for obtaining all city licenses (i.e. grocery store, hotel, etc.).
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23. The property owner shall prepare and effectuate traffic management plans that reduce
traffic congestion. The property owner submitted a plan for review and approval of the
by the St. Louis Park and Golden Valley I-394 Joint Task Force. The property owner shall
implement The Traffic Management Plan (TMP) approved by the Travel Demand
Management Joint Task Force prior to city issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
24. The city and developer shall set up a monitoring program to determine actual sanitary
sewer flows. Following each phase of the development, sewer flows will be analyzed to
determine if sewer flows exceed Metropolitan Council limits described in the
Metropolitan Council’s letter to the City of St. Louis Park dated December 14, 2006. If
sanitary sewer flows exceed said limits, the developer shall submit a final design of a
privately owned, privately maintained, temporary sanitary sewer peak flow detention
facilities for Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) and City of St. Louis
Park approval. The developer shall construct the said approved system and put it into
operation in the timeframe designated by MCES and City of St. Louis Park, and prior to
city issuance of building permits for additional phases.
25. The developer shall abide by the city’s water use restrictions and follow State of
Minnesota requirements for low-flow structures. After each phase of the
redevelopment, water usage shall be monitored. If monitoring shows use exceeds 90%
of peak capacity, the developer shall cooperate with the city to identify citywide and
project-specific measures to increase water treatment capacity and reduce consumption
prior to city issuance of building permits.
26. The north office tower and operations center at 1551 Utica Avenue (Lot 1, Block 2, THE
SHOPS AT WEST END) shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the
official exhibits from zoning application 86-14-SP and 07-61-PUD. If there is any conflict
between the official exhibits, 07-61-PUD shall supersede. The following 86-14-SP official
exhibits are incorporated by reference herein: Exhibit A – Site Plan and Lighting Plan;
Exhibit B – Grading Plan; Exhibit C – Utilities Plan; Exhibit D – Landscape Plan; Exhibit E –
Building Elevations; Exhibit F – Basement Floor Level Plan; Exhibit G – Ground Floor Plan;
Exhibit H – Second Floor Plan; and Exhibit I – Typical Floor Plan, as modified by city
development on March 13, 1986. (The floor plans are included to show general use and
configurations only.)
27. The following conditions shall apply to the south office tower at 1600 Utica Avenue (Lot
1, Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END):
a. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the official
exhibits from zoning application 98-42-PUD and 07-61-PUD. If there is any
conflict between the official exhibits, 07-61-PUD shall supersede. The following
98-42-PUD official exhibits are incorporated by reference herein: Exhibit A – Site
Plan, Exhibit B – Landscape Plan, Exhibit C – Existing Survey, Exhibit D –
Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan, Exhibit E – Utility Plan, Exhibit F –
East Elevations, Exhibit G – North Elevation, Exhibit H – South Elevation, Exhibit
I – West Elevations, Exhibit J – West Elevation - Parking Ramp, and Exhibit K –
Parking Ramp elevation (south).
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b. Parking ramp layouts and site plan shall provide designation of at least 20 bicycle
racks and at least 20 carpool spaces in convenient locations.
c. A covenant shall be recorded on the property which specifies that a minimum of
4,000 square feet of the atrium shall remain in perpetuity as indoor open space
and available for general “public” use. Said interior atrium space shall be
designed in an aesthetically pleasing and usable way, with landscaping, benches,
and the like. A detailed atrium plan shall be submitted and approved by the
community development director and the zoning administrator.
d. The following modifications to ordinance requirements are re-authorized:
1. The floor area ratio for the PUD can be 1.57.
2. The setbacks on Gamble Drive for the parking ramp can be 17 feet.
3. Reduced office building setback along Gamble Drive of 96 feet.
28. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following conditions shall be met:
a. A planning development contract shall be executed between the developer and
city that addresses, at a minimum:
1. Conditions of PUD approval as applicable or appropriate;
2. Public use of gathering spaces in the development;
3. Private use of public land
4. Maintenance agreement and/or special service district;
5. Surety in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit for redeveloper public
improvements and landscaping; and
6. Administrative approval of modifications to the PUD plans.
The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute said planning
development contract.
b. The developer shall provide a surety to the City of St. Louis Park in the form of an
irrevocable letter of credit for 1.10 times the estimated redeveloper public
improvements costs (as defined in the redevelopment agreement), and 1.25
times the estimated landscaping costs.
c. The property owner shall pay the applicable traffic management administrative
fee.
1. The portion of the shopping center subject to this fee is on Lot 2, Block 2,
THE SHOPS AT WEST END. The total fee of $34,633 shall be paid to the
City of St. Louis Park prior to city issuance of building permits.
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2. Subsequent phases of the PUD (future hotel and office towers) shall pay
fifty percent of the fee upon submission of a final PUD Amendment
application, and the remaining fifty percent of the fee upon submission of
a building permit application, for each respective development phase.
29. The planned unit development shall be amended on October 6, 2008 to incorporate all
of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions relating to Lot 4, Block 1,
THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota:
a. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the official
exhibits from zoning application 08-32-PUD, including Exhibits C4B-Site Layout
Plan North, C8A-Utility Plan, C10B-Landscape Street Plan, A11101-Building 11
Overall Plan, A11111-Building 11 Level 1 Area 1, A111112-Building 11 Level 1
Area 2, A11401-Building 11 Exterior Elevations, such documents incorporated by
reference herein.
b. Overnight cart storage shall be inside the building.
c. The developer shall continue to work with city staff through a public process to
select public art and the complete plaza design.
d. The developer shall submit a site plan and programming plan for the plaza area
to the city for review and approval by the zoning administrator.
e. The building proposal includes graphic art panels in order to enhance the
appearance of the building and pedestrian environment. The developer shall
submit plans for the graphics on the backlit translucent wall-mounted panels for
review and approval by the zoning administrator. The panels and/or graphics
shall be changed from time to time and at least biennially. The panel may include
any mosaic, mural, painting or graphic art or combination thereof which is
professionally applied to the panel that does not contain any brand name,
product name, letters of the alphabet spelling or abbreviating the name of any
product, company, profession or business, or any logo, trademark, trade name,
or other commercial message (defined as supergraphics in the city sign code and
exempt from the sign code provisions). The developer shall allow use of the
panels for public art. Proposed public art shall be subject to review and approval
by the developer and building tenant(s).
f. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by the applicant (or applicant
and owner if applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building
permit.
g. The sign plan is subject to community development director and zoning
administrator review and approval. Sign permits are required.
h. Approval of building permits, which may impose additional requirements.
i. A planning development contract between the developer and city shall be
amended to address, at a minimum:
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1. Amended conditions of PUD approval as applicable or appropriate;
2. Public use of the plaza gathering space;
3. Temporary uses of the plaza; and
4. Administrative approval of modifications to the PUD plans.
30. The planned unit development shall be amended on May 4, 2009 to incorporate all of
the preceding conditions and add the following conditions relating to Lot 4, Block 1 and
Lot 2, Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota:
a. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the official
exhibits from zoning application 09-07-VAR and 09-08-PUD relating to the Shops
at West End Sign Plan, such documents incorporated by reference herein.
31. The planned unit development shall be amended on September 7, 2010 to incorporate
all of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions relating to Lot 3, Block
1, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota:
a. The PUD major amendment is approved for the development of a six-story, 120-
unit apartment building with structured parking to be developed at 5310 16th
Street W, with five off-site parking stalls and 3,136 square feet of the designed
outdoor recreation area provided off-site.
b. The following PUD modifications, in addition to modifications previously
authorized for the overall Shops at West End PUD:
1. Floor area ratio of 3.24.
2. Housing density of 112.6 units per acre.
c. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the official
exhibits from zoning applications 10-23-PUD and 10-25-VAR relating to a shadow
variance, including Exhibits A100 Site Plan (revised 01/10/2011), AB101 Lower
Level Garage Plan (revised 01/10/2011), A101 First Floor Plan (revised
01/10/2011), A102 Second Floor Plan (revised 01/10/2011), A103 Floors 3-6
Typical Floor Plan (revised 01/10/2011), A400 Exterior Elevations (revised
01/10/2011), A401 Exterior Elevations (revised 01/10/2011), L100 Landscape
Plan (revised 01/10/2011), such documents incorporated by reference herein.
d. The five (5) proposed off-site parking stalls shall be protected by an irrevocable
covenant in a form approved by the city attorney. A certified copy of the
recorded document shall be provided to the zoning administrator within 60 days
after approval.
e. Prior to starting any site work, the following conditions shall be met:
1. The owner/applicant shall sign an assent form and the official exhibits.
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2. All necessary permits must be obtained.
3. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate
development, construction and city representatives.
f. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following conditions shall be met:
1. Plans shall be reviewed by the city engineer and zoning administrator to
ensure that all proposed utilities, public access points and construction
documents conform to the requirements of the city code of ordinances
and city policies.
2. The applicant shall pay park dedication and trail dedication fees.
3. To ensure construction of the landscaping and the cleaning of public
streets during construction, a financial guarantee shall be provided in
the amount of 125% of the cost of the landscaping materials. The
performance guarantee shall be in the form of cash escrow or letter of
credit. The financial guarantee will be refunded upon project
completion, however, a 25% will be retained for one year after
installation to ensure the plants have survived the warranty period.
4. The planned installation of any mechanical equipment shall include
means to ensure it is fully screened from off-site view.
5. The proposed off-site parking facilities and shared parking facilities shall
be protected by an irrevocable covenant in a form approved by the city
attorney. The applicant shall submit a certified copy of the recorded
document to the zoning administrator.
g. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
1. 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.
2. The applicant shall pay park dedication and trail dedication fees.
3. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto
neighborhood properties.
4. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as
necessary.
5. The city shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in
a public street. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the
determination by the director of public works that appropriate safety
measures have been taken to ensure motorist and pedestrian safety.
h. Prior to the issuance of any temporary or permanent occupancy permit the
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1. Fire lanes shall be signed and striped in accordance with the signed
Official Exhibits.
2. Landscaping and irrigation shall be in accordance with the signed official
exhibits.
3. Exterior building improvements shall be completed in accordance with
the signed official exhibits and approved materials and colors.
4. All mechanical equipment shall be installed and it shall be
demonstrated that all such equipment is fully screened from off-site
views. To protect the health, safety and welfare of the community, the
painting of mechanical equipment shall not be considered screening.
i. No outside storage is permitted. Incidental outside storage shall be removed
within 48 hours.
32. The planned unit development shall be amended on January 18, 2011 to incorporate all
of the preceding conditions with amendments to conditions relating to Lot 3, Block 1,
THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
33. The planned unit development shall be amended on August 19, 2013, to incorporate all
of the preceding conditions with an amendment to condition #4 relating to the total
building area of restaurants allowed on the combination of Lot 4, Block 1 and Lot 2,
Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
a. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant and property owner shall sign
the official exhibits.
34. The planned unit development shall be amended on October 7, 2013, to incorporate all
of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions relating Lot 1, Block 1, THE
SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
a. The PUD major amendment is approved for the development of a six-story, 158-
unit multiple-family dwelling with structured parking at 5245 Wayzata
Boulevard.
b. PUD modifications are approved to allow:
1. Floor area ratio of 2.5.
2. Housing density of 99 units per acre.
3. Front (north) yard of 14.9 feet.
4. Side (west) yard of 29.2 feet
5. Side (east) yard of 11.3 feet.
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c. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the official
exhibits from zoning application 13-31-PUD, such documents incorporated by
reference herein.
d. The developer shall comply with the conditions outlined in the city engineering
memorandum dated September 13, 2013.
e. Agreement for public access across “New Street” shall be protected by an
irrevocable covenant in a form approved by the city attorney.
f. A public sidewalk easement will be required over the proposed sidewalk along
Wayzata Boulevard.
g. Ingress/egress agreements across New Street and the “hammerhead”
maneuvering space between Lot 1 and Lot 3, Block 1, THE SHOPS AT WEST END,
shall be protected by an irrevocable covenant in a form approved by the city
attorney.
h. The development specifications shall require installation and maintenance of a
high-speed overhead door to reduce the wait time for vehicles entering the
garage.
i. No outside storage is permitted. Incidental outside storage shall be removed
within 48 hours.
j. Prior to starting any site work, the following conditions shall be met:
1. The owner/applicant shall sign an assent form and the official exhibits.
2. The agreements required by conditions 36e. and 36g. shall be executed.
3. Developer shall enter into a development agreement with the city that
addresses the conditions of approval and performance guarantees for
public and exterior site improvements. The mayor and city manager are
authorized to execute said planning development contract.
4. All necessary permits must be obtained.
5. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate
development, construction and city representatives.
k. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following conditions shall be met:
1. Plans shall be reviewed by the city engineer and zoning administrator to
ensure that all proposed utilities, public access points and construction
documents conform to the requirements of the city code of ordinances
and city policies.
2. Tree replacement fees shall be paid.
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3. Park dedication and trail dedication fees shall be paid. Fees will be based
on the fee schedule at the time the building permits are issued and will
be pro-rated based on any previous fees paid based on the commercial
use of the property.
4. Developer shall enter into a development agreement with the city that
addressed the conditions of approval and performance guarantees for
public and exterior site improvements.
l. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
1. 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.
weekdays, and 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
2. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto
neighborhood properties.
3. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as
necessary.
4. The city shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a
public street. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the
determination by the director of public works that appropriate safety
measures have been taken to ensure motorist and pedestrian safety.
5. Pedestrian access along all public streets shall be maintained throughout
the duration of construction in accordance with ADA requirements. This
will include signing, striping, detour signing, and any other measures
needed to assure compliance and general public safety.
m. Prior to the issuance of any permanent occupancy permit the following shall be
completed:
1. Fire lanes shall be signed and striped as required by the fire marshal.
2. Landscaping and irrigation shall be in accordance with the signed official
exhibits.
3. Exterior building improvements shall be completed in accordance with
the signed official exhibits and approved materials and colors.
4. All mechanical equipment shall be installed and it shall be demonstrated
that all such equipment is fully screened from off-site views.
35. The planned unit development shall be amended on February 22, 2022, to incorporate
all of the preceding conditions with the amendments as shown to conditions sections 1,
4 and 6 in Resolution 22-034.
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36. The planned unit development shall be amended on December 18, 2023, to incorporate
all of the preceding conditions with the amendment as shown to condition 1.
The city clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the office of the
Hennepin County register of deeds or registrar 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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