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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-040 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2025/03/03Resolution No. 25-040 Approving preliminary and final plat of Minnetonka Boulevard Twin Homes Addition 5639, 5643, 5647 and 5707 Minnetonka Blvd. Whereas, Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation 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 had 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, legally described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto. Now, therefore be it resolved the proposed preliminary and final plat of Minnetonka Boulevard Twin Homes 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 resolution, 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. 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, alleys, sidewalks, boulevards and the execution of necessary easements related to such improvements. Docusign Envelope ID: F8A5DD11-B6FE-4A3A-9015-FA5DE7436275 ii. Easements related to electronic communication and fiber infrastructure and driveway access easement across the property at 5703 Minnetonka Blvd. iii. 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 of the costs of all public improvements (alleys, sidewalks and boulevards), raingardens and landscaping. iv. The developer shall reimburse city attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing such documents as required in the final PUD approval. v. The mayor and city manager are authorized to execute said 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. The developer shall pay to the city the tree replacement fee. e. The developer shall pay to the city the parks and trail dedication fees. 5. The raingardens and on-site water and sanitary sewer connections shall be privately- owned and privately maintained. Access to the systems shall be provided to the city for clean-out and inspection purposes when warranted. Access points shall be covered by a drainage and utility easement, as provided on the final plat. 6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following conditions shall be met: a. All necessary permits must be obtained, including the city erosion control permit, city tree protection permit, city right-of-way permit and permit from Hennepin County for work in the right-of-way. 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. Docusign Envelope ID: F8A5DD11-B6FE-4A3A-9015-FA5DE7436275 Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council March 3, 2025: Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor Attest: Approved as to form and execution: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney Docusign Envelope ID: F8A5DD11-B6FE-4A3A-9015-FA5DE7436275 Exhibit A Property description Property address: 5643 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Legal Description (Tax Description): Lot 5, AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION NO. 323, Hennepin County, Minnesota Property address: 5647 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Legal Description (Tax Description): Lot 4, AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION NO. 323, Hennepin County, Minnesota Property address: 5639 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Legal Description (Tax Description): Lot 6, AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION NO. 323, Hennepin County, Minnesota Property address: 5707 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Legal Description (Tax Description): Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 1105, Hennepin County, Minnesota Docusign Envelope ID: F8A5DD11-B6FE-4A3A-9015-FA5DE7436275