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Resolution No. 24-030
Approving preliminary and final plat of Cedar Heights Estates,
6013 and 6019 Cedar Lake Road
Whereas, Joshua Aaron applied for approval of preliminary and final plat in the manner
required for platting land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have
been duly thereunder; and
Whereas, the proposed preliminary and final 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; and
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 and final plat of Cedar Heights
Estates 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 approved
official exhibits and city code.
2. A 20-foot wetland buffer be maintained as required by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD). No alteration of the vegetation or slopes within the buffer shall be
altered without the permission of the MCWD and the city.
3. Slopes exceeding 3:1 over the span of 25 feet cannot be altered except as authorized in
the approved exhibits, unless authorized by the city.
4. A final elevation certificate shall be submitted to the city upon completion of the final
grade.
5. A floodproofing certificate shall be submitted to the city upon completion of the final
grade.
6. All service utilities, including electrical and mechanical equipment and ductwork, must be
elevated to or above the regulatory flood protection elevation.
7. All utility services shall be buried.
8. The final plat shall be recorded within two years after approval of the final plat. If the
final plat is not recorded within the two-year-period, then the preliminary and final plat
shall be considered void, unless a request for time extension is submitted in writing and
approved by the city council.
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9. 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, modifications to the street, 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, placement of iron monuments at property corners, and
the private site stormwater management system and landscaping.
iii. The applicant shall reimburse the city attorney’s fees in
drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the final plat approval.
iv. The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute the planning
development contract.
c. Park and trail dedication be paid in the amount of $54,000 for park dedication
and $8,100 for trail dedication.
10. 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, utility, etc.) and landscaping.
It is further resolved that this preliminary and final plat approval is contingent upon
complete adoption of the rezoning of the subject property from R-3 two-family residence to R-4
multiple-family residence.
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.
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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 20, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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Exhibit "A"
Parcel 1:
That part of Government Lot 7, Sec�on 4, Township 117, Range 21 described as beginning at a
point on the South line of said Government Lot 7 distant 260 feet West from the Southeast
corner thereof, which point is marked by a Judicial Landmark; thence West along said South line
100 feet to a point which is marked by a Judicial Landmark; thence North 7 degrees 13 minutes
30 seconds West 209.3 feet to a point which is marked by a Judicial Landmark; thence North 25
degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds West 207.6 feet to a point on the Southeasterly line of County
Road No. 16 which point is marked by a Judicial Landmark; thence North 66 degrees 20 minutes
30 seconds East, along the Southeasterly line of said road, 100 feet to a point which is marked
by a Judicial Landmark; thence South 25 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds East 218.2 feet to a
point which is marked by a Judicial Landmark, being distant 240.1 feet Northwesterly and on a
line bearing North 7 degrees 13 minutes 30 seconds West from the point of beginning; thence
South 7 degrees 13 minutes 30 seconds East 240.1 feet to the point of beginning.
Torrens Property
Torrens Cer�ficate No. 1174885.
Parcel 2:
That part of Government Lot 7, Sec�on 4, Township 117, North Range 21, West of the 5th
Principal Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying South of Cedar Lake Road, described as
follows: Commencing at an iron stake at the intersec�on of the Southerly boundary line of said
road with the East line of said lot, which stake is distant 528.4 feet from the Southeast corner of
said lot, at which Southeast corner is an iron stake; thence Westerly a distance of 220 feet to an
iron Stake in the Southerly boundary line of said road; thence Westerly a distance of 200 feet to
an iron stake in the Southerly boundary line of said road; thence Westerly a distance of 100 feet
to an iron stake in the Southerly boundary line of said road; which last named iron stake is
taken as and for the place of beginning; thence along a straight line South 24 degrees 15
minutes East to the point where said straight line intersects another straight line drawn North 5
degrees 48 minutes West from a point on the South line of Government Lot 7,360 feet West of
the Southeast corner of said Government Lot 7; thence South 5 degrees 48 minutes East to a
point on the South line of Government Lot 7, which point is 360 feet West from the Southeast
corner of said Government Lot 7; thence West along the South line of said Government Lot 7, a
distance of 75 feet; thence along a line bearing North 5 degrees 48 minutes West to a point
where said line intersects another line drawn South 24 degrees 15 minutes East from a point on
the Southerly boundary line of Cedar Lake Road distant 75 feet Southwesterly from the point of
beginning; thence along a line drawn from said point of intersec�on North 24 degrees 15
minutes West to a point on the Southerly line of Cedar Lake Road, which point is 75 feet
Southwesterly from the point of beginning; thence Northeasterly along the Southerly boundary
line of Cedar Lake Road; a distance of 75 feet to the point of beginning.
Abstract Property
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111 111111 1111111 111111
LAND TYPE Abstract (A)
DOC NUM 11277677
Certified,filed and/or recorded on
Apr 17,2024 11:56 AM
Office of the County Recorder
Hennepin County,Minnesota
Amber Bougie,County Recorder
Daniel Rogan,County Auditor and Treasurer
Deputy 180 Pkg ID 2663803E
Document Recording Fee
Document Total
This cover sheet is now a permanent part of the recorded document.
$46.00
$46.00
1111 1111 111111111111 II
LAND TYPE Torrens (T)
DOC NUM 6069226
Certified,filed and/or recorded on
Apr 15,2024 12:37 PM
Office of the Registrar of Titles
Hennepin County,Minnesota
Amber Bougie,Registrar of Titles
Daniel Rogan,County Auditor and Treasurer
Deputy 180 Pkg ID 2662934E
Existing Certs
1564605
Document Recording Fee
Document Total
This cover sheet is now a permanent part of the recorded document.
$46.00
$46.00
f St.Louis ParkJi!ssor«
City cl erk's offi ce
SOOS M innetonka Blvd.
St.Louis Park,M N 55416
952.928.2840
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
CITY OF ST.LOUIS PARK
ss "CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION"
The undersigned hereby certifies the following:
1)The attached is a full,true and correct copy of the original
Reso lution No.24-030 adopted February 20,2024,and on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
2)The city council meeting was held upon due call and notice.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of St.Louis Park.
Date:April 8,2024
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Resolution No.24-030
Approving preliminary and final plat of Cedar Heights Estates,
6013 and 6019 Cedar lake Road
Whereas,Joshua Aaron applied for approval of preliminary and final plat in the manner
required for platting land under the St.Louis Park Ordinance Code,and all proceedings have
been duly thereunder;and
Whereas,the proposed preliminary and final 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;and
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 and final plat of Cedar Heights
Estates 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 approved
official exhibits and city code.
2.A 20-foot wetland buffer be maintained as required by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD].No a Iteration of the vegetation or slopes within the buffer shall be
altered without the permission of the MCWD and the city.
3.Slopes exceeding 3:1 over the span of 25 feet cannot be altered except as authorized in
the approved exhibits,unless authorized by the city.
4.A final elevation certificate shall be submitted to the city upon completion of the final
grade.
5.A floodproofing certificate shall be submitted to the city upon completion of the final
grade.
6.All service utilities,including electrical and mechanical equipment and ductwork,must be
elevated to or above the regulatory flood protection elevation.
7.All utility services shall be buried.
8.The final plat shall be recorded within two years after approval of the final plat.If the
final plat is not recorded within the two-year-period,then the preliminary and final plat
shall be considered void,unless a request for time extension is submitted in writing and
approved by the city council.
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9.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,modifications to the street,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,placement of iron monuments at property corners,and
the private site stormwater management system and landscaping.
iii.The applicant shall reimburse the city attorney's fees in
drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the final plat approval.
iv.The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute the planning
development contract.
c.Park and trail dedication be paid in the amount of $54,000 for park dedication
and $8,100 for trail dedication.
10.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,utility,etc.)and landscaping.
It is further resolved that this preliminary and final plat approval is contingent upon
complete adoption of the rezoning of the subject property from R-3 two-family residence to R-4
multiple-family residence.
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 a II 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.
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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:~-··-"'i»kl'lr
i.p#elerite manager
Adopted by the city council February 20,2024
#at4ha te d,mayor
Attest:
se#Kennedy,city clerk
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Exhibit "A"
Parcel 1:
That part of Government Lot 7,Section 4,Township 117,Range 21 described as beginning at a
point on the South line of said Govern ment Lot 7 distant 260 feet West from the Southeast
corner thereof,which point is marked by a Judicial Landmark;thence West along said South line
100 feet to a point which is marked by a Judicial Landmark;thence North 7 degrees 13 minutes
30 seconds West 209.3 feet to a point which is marked by a Judicial Landmark;thence North 25
degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds West 207.6 feet to a point on the Southeasterly line of County
Road No.16 which point is marked by a Judicial Landmark;thence North 66 degrees 20 minutes
30 seconds East,along the Southeasterly tine of said road,100 feet to a point which is marked
by a Judicial Landmark;thence South 25 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds East 218.2 feet to a
point which is marked by a Judicial Landmark,being distant 240.1 feet Northwesterly and on a
line bearing North 7 degrees 13 minutes 30 seconds West from the point of beginning;thence
South 7 degrees 13 minutes 30 seconds East 240.1 feet to the point of beginning.
Torrens Property
Torrens Certificate No.1174885.
Parcel 2:
That part of Government Lot 7,Section 4,Township 117,North Range 21,West of the 5th
Principal Meridian,Hennepin County,Minnesota,lying South of Cedar Lake Road,described as
follows:Commencing at an iron stake at the intersection of the Southerly boundary line of said
road with the East line of said lot,which stake is distant 528.4 feet from the Southeast corner of
said lot,at which Southeast corner is an iron stake;thence Westerly a distance of 220 feet to an
iron Stake in the Southerly boundary line of said road;thence Westerly a distance of 200 feet to
an iron stake in the Southerly boundary line of said road;thence Westerly a distance of 100 feet
to an iron stake in the Southerly boundary line of said road;which last named iron stake is
taken as and for the place of beginning;thence along a straight line South 24 degrees 15
minutes East to the point where said straight line intersects another straight line drawn North 5
degrees 48 minutes West from a point on the South line of Government lot 7,360 feet West of
the Southeast corner of said Government Lot 7;thence South 5 degrees 48 minutes East to a
point on the South line of Government Lot 7,which point is 360 feet West from the Southeast
corner of said Government Lot 7;thence West along the South line of said Government Lot 7,a
distance of 75 feet;thence along a line bearing North 5 degrees 48 minutes West to a point
where said line intersects another line drawn South 24 degrees 15 minutes East from a point on
the Southerly boundary line of Cedar Lake Road distant 75 feet Southwesterly from the point of
beginning;thence along a line drawn from said point of intersection North 24 degrees 15
minutes West to a point on the Southerly line of Cedar Lake Road,which point is 75 feet
Southwesterly from the point of beginning;thence Northeasterly along the Southerly boundary
line of Cedar Lake Road;a distance of 75 feet to the point of beginning.
Abstract Property