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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-77
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN WITH VARIANCES AT 652545 FRANCE
AVENUE TO BUILD A 60,000 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION AND PARKING RAMP
EXPANSION FOR THE SOUTHDALE MEDICAL OFFICE CAMPUS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina,Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 Silver Oak Development on behalf of the IRET Properties is proposing to build a four story
60,000 square foot medical office expansion,and new parking ramp expansion to the existing
273,000 square foot Southdale Medical Office building located at 6525-45 France Avenue.
1.02 To accommodate the proposed addition,the following is requested:
1. Site Plan Review.
2. Parking Ramp Setback Variance from 40 and 34.5 feet to 34.5,28 and 20 feet for the new
parking deck to match the existing parking ramp setback. (See page A16a.) Differing
setbacks are required for the ramp structure because the ramp itself is 34.5 feet tall;and the
structure around the stairs is 40 feet tall.
3. Parking Stall Variance from 1,715 spaces to 1,577 spaces. A proof of parking plan for an
additional deck could expand parking to 1,749 spaces has been provided.
The property is legally described as follows:
See attached.
1.02 With the exception of the requested Variances,the proposed plans meet all minimum Zoning
Ordinance Requirements.
1.03 On August 28,2013,a motion to approve the proposed Site Plan and Variances subject to
findings and conditions failed on a 4-5 Vote by the Planning Commission.
1.04 The applicant submitted revised plans to address concerns raised by the Planning
Commission.
1.05 On September 17,2013 the City Council considered the request and continued action to
October 1,2013 and recommended changes to the site plan and parking ramp.
1.05 On September 26,2013 the applicant submitted revised plans to address concerns raised by
the City Council.
CITY OF EDINA
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Section 2. FINDINGS
Approval is subject to the following findings:
1. The proposal would meet the required standards and ordinances for a Site Plan with the
exception of the parking space and ramp variances.
2. WSB conducted a parking and traffic impact study. The study concluded that the existing
roadway system would support the proposed project;and the parking on the site would
contain adequate parking to support the expansion and existing uses.
3. The variances are reasonable.As mentioned,the setbacks for the parking ramp expansion,
match the existing setbacks. The parking study concludes that the proposed addition and
existing uses on the site would be supported by the existing parking facilities.
Traditionally,the City of Edina has not required parking stalls,when they are not needed.
Additional parking could be provided by adding levels to the existing parking ramps if
needed.
4. The parking ramp could be expanded should there ever be a need for additional parking
for the site.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE,it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina,approval of
the Site Plan and Variances at 6525-45 France Avenue for Silver Oak Development on behalf of IRET
Properties.
Approval is subject to the following Conditions:
1. Subject to staff approval,the site must be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the following plans,unless modified by the conditions below:
• Site plan date stamped July 26,2013&September 10&26,2013.
• Loading Dock Alternative #1 presented at the Council meeting on October 1,2013.
• 66f Street Parking Ramp Elevation presented at the Council meeting on October 1,
2013.
• Grading plan date stamped July 26,2013.
• Landscaping plan date stamped July 26,2013&revised on September 11 &26,2013
• Lighting plan date stamped July 26,2013.
• Building elevations date stamped July 26,2013,September 10,2013,and September
26,2013.
• Building materials as presented at the Planning Commission and City Council
meeting.
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2. Prior the issuance of a building permit, a final landscape plan must be submitted,
subject to staff approval.Trees planted in front of the loading dock shall be 12 feet tall
at the time of planting. Additionally,a performance bond,letter-of-credit,or cash
deposit must be submitted for one and one-half times the cost amount for completing
the required landscaping,screening,or erosion control measures.
3. The property owner is responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies.
4. Submit a copy of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District permit.The City may
require revisions to the approved plans to meet the district's requirements.
5. Compliance with the conditions required by the city engineer in his memo dated
August 22,2013.
6. Should delays and queuing become an issue at the France Avenue/65 Street
intersection in the future,minor intersection turn lane and phasing improvements may
be necessary.Should these improvements be required in the future Fairview Southdale
Hospital will be responsible for their share of those improvements.
7. Building plans are subject to review and approval of the fire marshal at the time of
building permit.
8. The driveway entrance/exit off 66th shall be reduced in width subject to review and
approval of the plans by the city engineer at the time of building permit approval.
Sidewalk crossing across the drive entrance/exit shall be stamped or colored concrete.
9. The applicant must enter into a proof of parking agreement with the City to ensure the
necessary parking space will be provided if needed.Should parking become a
significant problem, staff will require the proof of parking stalls constructed by adding
the addition to the parking ramp.
10. A total of 75 bike racks shall be installed as close to public entrances as possible.
11. A sidewalk connection west of the new entrance/exit must be added to connect to the
sidewalk along the front of the building facing France Avenue. The sidewalk crossing
the drive aisle shall be built with a stamped or colored concrete.
12. Parking ramp facades must include design elements such as louvers for screening.
13. Semi-truck deliveries shall be limited to only between the hours of 5:00 pm to 7:00 am
weekdays and weekends.
14. The replaced sidewalks along Drew and 66th Street shall be constructed per City
standards subject to review and approval of the city engineer.
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15. Create a daytime lane separation for truck traffic in front of the loading dock. Eliminate
the connection of the sidewalk just south of the loading dock from connecting to the
ramp. Lane separation shall be subject to review and approval of the city engineer.
16. Add public art in the boulevard to the new turn around in front of the new building.
17. Increased and mature landscaping must be added along Drew Avenue to screen the
ramp.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesot n ctober 1,2013.
ATTEST:
Debra A. Mangen,City Cl k James yor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of October 1,2013,and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of ,2013
City Clerk