HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-071 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2024/06/03
Resolution No. 24-071
Approving final plat of Park Plaza 2nd Addition,
5775 Wayzata Boulevard
Whereas, GW Properties applied for approval of 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 City of St. Louis Park city council approved the preliminary plat for Park
Plaza 2nd Addition on December 18, 2023 via Resolution No. 23-171; and
Whereas, the proposed final plat has been found to be in all respects consistent with the
preliminary plat, 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, legally
described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park planning commission recommended approval of the
final plat with conditions on May 22, 2024; and
Whereas, the city council has considered the advice and recommendation of the planning
commission; and
Whereas, the contents of Case No. 24-13-S are hereby entered into and made part of the
record of decision for this case,
Now therefore be it resolved the proposed final plat of Park Plaza 2nd Addition is hereby
approved and 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 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. 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.
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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
monuments at property corners, and the private site stormwater
management system and landscaping.
iii. Shared parking agreement exhibits and documents.
iv. Park dedication fee
v. The applicant shall reimburse city attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing
such documents as required in the final plat approval.
vi. The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute the planning
development contract.
4. 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.
e. The applicant shall pay the park dedication fee to the city.
It is further resolved 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 Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
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Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council June 3, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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Exhibit A
Legal Description:
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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