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HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-061 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2024/05/06Resolution No. 24-061 Approving a conditional use permit to allow fill and reclamation site work at 6300 Walker Street Whereas, St. Louis Park Public Schools applied for a conditional use permit (Case No. 24- 07-CUP) to move over 400 cubic feet of fill for site improvements at 6300 Walker Street; the property is legally described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto; and Whereas, the property is guided CIV - civic in the comprehensive plan future land use map; and Whereas, the property is located in the MX-2 neighborhood mixed-use zoning district; and Whereas, the applicant requests a conditional use permit to move over 400 cubic feet of fill for site improvements at the subject property; and Whereas, the city council has determined that the application meets the conditions for fill and reclamation site work; and Whereas, the proposed site work is consistent with and supportive of the principles, goals, objectives, land use designations, redevelopment plans, neighborhood objectives, and implementation strategies of the comprehensive plan; and Whereas, the proposed project 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; and Whereas, the proposed fill and reclamation is consistent with the regulations, intent and purpose of the city code and the zoning district in which the use is located; and Whereas, the use will not have undue adverse impacts on governmental facilities, services or improvements which are either existing or proposed; and 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; and Whereas, the use and site design are consistent with the city’s stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water plans. The existing utilities have capacity for the use; and DocuSign Envelope ID: F8F39AA0-3E48-4A9B-B03C-C5D802C07E82 Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park planning commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the conditional use permit with conditions suggested by city staff on March 6, 2024; and Whereas, the city council has considered the advice and recommendation of the planning commission; and Whereas, the contents of Case No. 24-07-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of the record of decision for this case. Now therefore be it resolved that the conditional use permit is hereby approved for 6300 Walker Street. The application 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 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. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District stormwater management permit. b. NPDES grading/construction permit c. MnDOT drainage permit d. City of St. Louis Park erosion control and right-of-way permits. 4. Prior to starting any land disturbing activities, the following conditions shall be met: a. A 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. MNTrust escrow account containing the funds for off-site public improvements and school district site improvements. iii. Submission of as-builts to the city in accordance with city requirements. iv. The developer shall reimburse city attorney’s fees in drafting and reviewing such documents as required in the final CUP approval. The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute said 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. 5. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction: a. All city noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no construction activity between the hours of 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, and between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays. DocuSign Envelope ID: F8F39AA0-3E48-4A9B-B03C-C5D802C07E82 b. All activity to and from the site shall be along haul routes approved by the city; the site shall be accessed from Wooddale and Highway 7 as directly as possible to avoid residential neighborhoods and streets. c. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring properties. d. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary. e. The city shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a public street. f. 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. g. Temporary electric power connections shall not adversely impact surrounding neighborhood service. 6. 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. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council May 6, 2024 Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: F8F39AA0-3E48-4A9B-B03C-C5D802C07E82 Exhibit A Legal description: Lots 5 thru 33, and the vacated alley, Block 17, and Lots 8 thru 37 and the vacated alley, Block 16, and Lots 13 thru 22, and the vacated alley, Block 33, REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Lots 5 thru 33, and the vacated alley, Block 17, and Lots 8 thru 37 and the vacated alley, Block 16, and Lots 13 thru 22, and the vacated alley, Block 33, REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. and Vacated Park Street lying between the southerly right of way line of 35th Street and the northerly right of way line of Walker Street. and That part of the east half of vacated Dakota Ave. adjoining the east line of, Block 17, REARRANGEMENT OF ST. LOUIS PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. DocuSign Envelope ID: F8F39AA0-3E48-4A9B-B03C-C5D802C07E82