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10. Site Plan Review for a 35,000 sf office/warehouse building- CH&C Building .1.0 · P.c. DATE: 4-2-97 -- CITY 0 F CHANHASSEN c.c. DATE: 4-28-97 CASE: 97-3 Site Plan BY: AI-Jaff:v STAFF REPORT PROPOSAL: Site plan review for a 35,000 square foot office/warehouse building - CH&C Building LOCATION: Lot 6, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition APPLICANT: Eden Trace Corporation Suite 2000 14500 Martin Drive Eden Praine, MN 55344 (612) 975-9452 Cerani, Had1e & Cerani D/B/ A CH&C 1660 Lake Dnve West Chanhassen, MN 55317 (612) 361-6667 PRESENT ZONING: Planned Unit Development, PUD ACREAGE: 2.74 acres ADJACENT ZONING A.t~D LAND USE: N - PUD, lOP Chuck's Grinding S - PUD, lOP Vacant lot E - lOP, vacant lot W - PUD, Pau1starr Enterprises WATER AND SEWER: Available to site. PHYSICAL CHARACTER: The site has been graded and is devoid of vegetation. 2000 LAND USE PLAN: Office/Industrial " A'- I---/C'Oulter Blvd '. J~ . ~.. '\ ~ '" ~ ~.>i'.~W~ /. 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" c:. ~. 0 ~ x' .0 -i :;j Ul,,-o ~ Ii :1 /'.. , , , .. / - ..:" .',~ ,.;'.,>.......,.,. , , , :. :'.:::"':':".,' :...~. :::.::';~. :.,:.'.;::~,' "",:;Z'):";:-:;'.'-;;'.';:',"o::;"" :::.-:-; ;:.,";" : :'.~~; ;;-.; .~~:,~:: - .~ , /\ , , / \ l - '--.~ ~ , / , , / , , , / PROPOSAL/SUMMARY CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 2 The applicant is requesting site plan approval for the construction of a 35,000 square foot office warehouse building on Lot 6, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition. The site is zoned PUD-IOP, Planned Unit Development-Industrial Office Park, and bordered by Chuck's Grinding to the north, Lake Drive West and vacant land to the south, Paulstarr Enterprises to the west and an industrial vacant lot to the west. The lot area of the office/warehouse site is 2.74 acres. The site has full access from Lake Drive West and Commerce Drive. The applicant is proposing the use of smooth face concrete masonry on all four sides. The PUD requires that all walls shall be given added architectural interest through building design or appropriate landscaping. Horizontal bands and geometrical shapes of rough face block, accentuate the building. A pitched element and glass adorn entry ways (four) are proposed into the building. The overall design provides variation and detail on the facade of the building. The building will serve office/industrial tenants. It is designed in an "L" shaped configuration. Parking for vehicles is located along the south portion (front yard) of the site and the truck loading area is located along the northwest portion of the site. Staffhad lengthy discussions with the applicant regarding the location of the parking lot and the number of parking spaces. We expressed that we do not wish to see the parking lot visible from Audubon Road. The solution was to lower the elevation of the parking lot by an average of 4 feet from the elevation of Audubon Road, and add a retaining wall along the southeast comer of the site. The parking lot will not disappear from views but will be minimized in size since it will be screened by the retaining wall, berm, and landscaping. The overall landscape plan is of good quality. However, certain areas are lacking, such as the easterly portion of the site. The applicant could use a variety of trees and bushes for additional screening. A meandering berm of 3 to 4 feet in height runs along the entire edge of the site that does provide screening. Staff regards the project as a reasonable use of the land. The overall design is sensitive to the image of the industrial park and meets the standards established as part of the PUD. Based upon the foregoing, staff is recommending approval of the site plan, without variances, with conditions outlined in the staff report. BACKGROUND On January 13, 1992, the City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Chanhassen Business Center as shown on the attached site plan. The PUD was amended on February 8, 1993, to allow for a church as a permitted use and the final plat for phase I of the project was CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 3 approved. On April 24, 1995, the Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition, subdividing Outlot C into 7 lots, was approved by the City. The Chanhassen Business Center is an industrial/office park on 93.7 acres. The original plat consisted of 12 lots and 2 outlots. The ultimate development for this proposal was to have a total of 700,000 square feet of building area with a mix of 20% office, 25% industrial and 55% warehouse. The first phase of final plat approval included two lots. The National Weather Service (NWS) was built on Lot 1, Block 2 and the Jehovah Witness Church was built on Lot 1, Block 1 of the 1 sl Addition. Highland was built on Lot 2, Block 1, Power Systems on Lot 4, Block 1 and Paulstarr Enterprises was built on Lot 7, Block 1 of the 2nd Addition. One of the original conditions of the PUD was that the perimeter landscaping was to be installed as well as the trail. This condition has been met and the landscaping is consistent with the approved landscaping plan for the original PUD. On September 25, 1995, the City Council reviewed the replat of Outlot A into Lots 1,2,3, and 4, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition. Control Products is built on Lot 1, Block 1. Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition. GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW The proposed building is situated on a comer lot facing Audubon Road, Lake Drive West, and Commerce Drive. Access is gained off of Lake Drive West and Commerce Drive. Parking is located to the south of the proposed building. Direct views of the docks, which are located to the southwest of the building, will not be visible from Lake Drive West nor Commerce Drive. Trucks will access the site from Commerce Drive. The building height is 16.8 feet, located 50 feet from the east, 24 feet from the north, 10 feet from the west, and 110 feet from the southern property line. The owner of the proposed building is the same owner of the existing building to the west of the subject site (Paulstarr Enterprises). They intend to use common elements that would tie these buildings together. This is being achieved through the use of similar color exterior materials. However, additional elements are being added to the proposed building, such as entry ways with pitched elements, decorative geometric designs, and a smooth face concrete masonry as the main exterior element. This variation gives each building its own identity, yet allows a common theme to exist. The applicant is proposing the use of smooth face concrete masonry block on all four sides. The PUD requires that all walls be given added architectural interest through building design or b. Permitted Uses CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 4 appropriate landscaping. Horizontal bands and geometrical shapes of rough face block, accentuate the building, as well as windows along the south and east elevations. A pitched element and glass adorn the four entry ways into the building. The overall design provides variation and detail on the facade of the building. The north and west elevations contain loading docks. The applicant has not specified the color of rock face material to be used on these elevations. Also, the decorative horizontal band has not been extended along these elevations. Staff is recommending the bands be continued and the white scored burnished concrete masonry units be used which is the same material as that used on the south and east elevations. The applicant has not shown the trash enclosure location. The materials used to screen the trash enclosure shall be the same type of block used on the building. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The development standards will remain the same as previously approved with the PUD. a. Intent The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD light industrial/office park. The use of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. Each lot proposed for development shall proceed through site plan review based on the development standards outlined below. The permitted uses in this zone should be limited to light industrial, warehousing, and office as defined below. The uses shall be limited to those as defined herein. If there is a question as to whether or not a use meets the definition, the City Council shall make that interpretation. 1. Light Industrial. The manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, or testing of goods or equipment or research activities entirely within an enclosed structure, with no outside storage. There shall be negligible impact upon the surrounding environment by noise, vibration, smoke, dust or pollutants. 2. Warehousing. Means the commercial storage of merchandise and personal property. 3. Office. Professional and business office, non-retail activity. CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 5 FINDING: The proposed uses oflight industrial and office are consistent with the parameters established as part of the PUD. c. Setbacks In the PUD standards, there is the requirement for landscape buffering in addition to building and parking setbacks. The landscape buffer on Audubon Road is 50 feet, south of Lake Drive and 100 feet along the southern property line. The PUD zone requires a building to be setback 50 feet from the required landscape buffer and public right-of-ways. There is no minimum requirement for setbacks on interior lot lines. The following setbacks shall apply from the right-of-way: Buildin Parkin Required (interior road system) Provided 25' 110' 50' 50' 15' 15' 20' 20' Required (Audubon Road) Provided FINDING: The proposed development meets or exceeds the minimum setbacks established as part of the PUD. d. Development Standards Tabulation Box Chanhassen Business Center Second Addition CBC PUD Lot Size - Bldg Ht. Acres (ft.) PUD 2.74 40' Requirement CH&C 2.74 18' Bldg Sq. Ft. Building Coverage Impervious Surface 27,000 23% 59% 35,000 29% 69% The building square footage, building coverage, and impervious surface exceed the requirements for this specific lot. However, the building is in compliance with the overall requirements for the Chanhassen Business Center (see Building Square Footage Breakdown for entire development). Building Height 2 stories I story CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 6 COMPLIANCE TABLE PUD CH&C Building Setback N-IO' E-50' W-1O'S-25' N-41' E-50' W-lO'S-110' Parking stalls 57 83 stalls Parking Setback N-O' E-20' W-O'S-15' N-lO' E-20' W-0'S-15' Hard surface Coverage 70% 69% Lot Area 1 acre Variances Required - none 2.74 acres The PUD standard for hard surface coverage is 70% for office and industrial uses. Even though this development is within ordinance requirements, staff believes the hard surface could be reduced by adding a landscaped peninsula within the northwest portion of the site, adjacent to the building and between the loading docks. Parking Standards: Office - 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet; Warehouse - 1 space per 1,000 for first 10,000 square feet, then 1 space per 2,000 square feet; Manufacturing - 1 parking space for each employee on the major shift and 1 space for each motor vehicle when customarily kept on the premises. Staffhas estimated the required parking at 57 spaces. The applicant has provided 83 spaces. Building Square Footage Breakdown for entire development Office 20% 120,700 sq. ft. Manufacturing 25% 150,875 sq. ft. Warehouse 54.09% 326,425 sq. ft. Church 0.91% 5,500 sq. ft. Total 100% 603,500 sq. ft. CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 7 FINDING: The proposed development meets the development standards established as part of the PUD. The city has previously approved the following square footage within the Chanhassen Business Center: Development Office Manufacturing Warehouse Church PUD Requirements 120,700 150,875 326,425 5,500 Church 5,500 National Weather Service 17,500 Power Systems 7,433 20,317 Paulstarr 7,287 18,017 Enterprises Highland 1,802 7,359 Control Products 10,000 16,750 8,250 Technical 7,749 20,999 10,000 Industrial Sales II Chuck's Grinding 2,560 14,144 U.S. Postal Service 21,000 Annex CH&C 8,750 26,250 Percentage of 7.2% 8.04% CH&C building from entire development Total Remaining 36,619 113,126 265,482 0.0 Building Area Total Used 84,081 37,749 60,943 5,500 Building Area Finding: There are three vacant lots remaining within the Chanhassen Business Center Development. The remaining three lots can easily be accommodated within the allowable remaining developable square footage. e. Building Materials and Design 1. The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural standards and site design. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building. CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 8 2. All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Masonry material shall be used. Color shall be introduced through colored block or panels and not painted block. 3. Brick may be used and must be approved to assure uniformity. 4. Block shall have a weathered face or be polished, fluted, or broken face. 5. Concrete may be poured in place, tilt-up or pre-cast, and shall be finished in stone, textured or coated. 6. Metal siding will not be approved except as support material to one of the above materials or curtain wall on office components or, as trim or as HV AC screen. 7. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure. 8. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material. Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be fully screened by compatible materials. 9. The use oflarge unadorned, prestressed concrete panels and concrete block shall be prohibited. Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate and/or other patterning. All walls shall be given added architectural interest through building design or appropriate landscaping. 10. Space for recycling shall be provided in the interior of all principal structures for all developments in the Business Center. FINDING: The applicant is proposing the use of smooth concrete masonry. The PUD requires that all walls shall be given added architectural interest through building design or appropriate landscaping. The plans include horizontal accent bands and geometrical shapes surrounding the building. The building design in general meets the intent of the PUD design requirements. f. Site Landscaping and Screening 1. All buffer landscaping, including boulevard landscaping, included in Phase I area to be installed when the grading of the phase is completed. This may well result in landscaping being required ahead of individual site plan approvals but we believe the buffer yard and plantings, in particular, need to be established immediately. In addition, to adhere to the higher quality of development as spelled out in the PUD zone, all loading areas shall be screened. Each lot for development shall submit a separate landscaping plan as a part of the site plan review process. CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 9 2. All open spaces and non-parking lot surfaces shall be landscaped, rockscaped, or covered with plantings and/or lawn material. 3. Storage of material outdoors is prohibited unless it has been approved under site plan review. All approved outdoor storage must be screened with masonry fences and/or landscaping. 4. The master landscape plan for the CBC PUD shall be the design guide for all of the specific site landscape developments. Each lot must present a landscape plan for approval with the site plan review process. 5. Undulating or angular berms 3' to 4' in height, south of Lake Drive along Audubon Road shall be sodded or seeded at the conclusion of Phase I grading and utility construction. The required buffer landscaping may be installed in phases, but it shall be required where it is deemed necessary to screen any proposed development. All required boulevard landscaping shall be sodded. 6. Loading areas shall be screened from public right-of-ways. Wing walls may be required where deemed appropriate. FINDING: No tree removal is necessary for the site. Existing trees include boulevard trees along Audubon Road planted by the City and along Lake Drive West and Commerce Drive planted by the developer. Although not shown on landscape plan, these trees are to remain on site as is and be incorporated into the applicant's proposed landscape plan. By ordinance, applicant is required to provide the following: 11 overstory trees for reforestation, 3,819 sq. ft. oflandscape area, and 15 trees within the landscape area. Buffer yard requirements include 15 overstory trees, 30 understory trees and 45 shrubs along Audubon Road. According to submitted landscape plan and count of existing trees, applicant meets the landscape area and reforestation requirements. There is a shortage in the buffer yard. A total of 12 additional understory and 23 shrubs need to be added along Audubon Road to meet minimum requirements. g. Signage 1. All freestanding signs be limited to monument signs. The sign shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height. The sign treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect with the quality of the development. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material throughout the development. The applicant should submit a sign package for staff review. 2. Each property shall be allowed one monument sign located near the driveway into the private site. All signs require a separate permit. 1. Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the development. CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 10 3. The signage will have consistency throughout the development. A common theme will be introduced at the development's entrance monument and will be used throughout. 4. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights. FINDING: The applicant has not provided details regarding signage for the site. All signs must receive a permit prior to installation. h. Lighting 2. A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a square ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting. 3 Lighting equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right-of-ways shall be used in the private areas. 4. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 1/2 foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting. FINDING: The applicant has not provided lighting details or calculations for this development. However, city ordinance and the PUD standards provide sufficient control to assure compliance to an established standard. GRADING & DRAINAGE The proposed site grading complies with the grading plan for Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition. The first floor elevation will be approximately the same elevation as Audubon Road and Lake Drive West. An existing earth berm along Audubon Road will remain. The plans propose on constructing a retaining wall into part of the berm for the south parking lot. Additional berming should be considered in the southeast comer of the south parking lot to help break up the massive parking area in front of the building. A storm sewer system is proposed to convey stormwater runoff from the northerly parking lot into Commerce Drive. This storm sewer system should also be designed to accommodate the roof runoff from the building. The southerly parking lot is proposed to be drained via a storm sewer pipe into the city's storm sewer system in Lake Drive West. This drainage system must be redesigned to drain northerly around the building to tie into the storm drainage system from Commerce Drive. The overall development drainage plan has proposed this entire lot to drain northwesterly as it currently exists towards Commerce Drive where a storm sewer system CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 11 conveys storm runoff to a regional stormwater pond for pretreatment prior to discharging off site. The building may have to be shifted slightly to the east to accommodate construction of a storm sewer line along the southwesterly side of the building to the south parking lot. UTILITIES Municipal sewer and water service is available to the site from Commerce Drive. A sewer service is also available from Lake Drive West. The appropriate building permits will be required for extension of the utilities into the building. PARKING LOT & CIRCULATION The parking lot is fairly well laid out. Drive aisles range between 24 and 36 feet wide. Drive aisles in the south parking lot should be increased to 26 feet wide to accommodate two-way traffic and turn radiuses for emergency vehicles. The drive aisle into the northerly parking from Commerce Drive is proposed at 36 feet wide. Given the cul-de-sac dimensions and the number of existing or proposed driveway curb cuts, staff recommends that this driveway access be reduced to 30 feet to avoid encroachment on to other driveway approaches. The northerly parking lot is a massive parking lot area. Staff believes that a green space could be added towards the middle of the lot adjacent the building between loading docks to break up this sea of asphalt. Rock construction entrances are proposed at the driveway access onto Commerce Drive, however, none at the Lake Drive West access point. A rock construction entrance will also be needed off of Lake Drive West. Access to the southerly parking lot will involve removal ofthe city's existing sidewalk. The plans need to add pedestrian ramps with construction of this drive aisle to accommodate pedestrian traffic. The northerly curb access onto Commerce Drive shall incorporate the City's Industrial Driveway Detail Plate. In addition, the applicant should review the pavement design for the northerly parking lot. The proposed pavement section appears to be somewhat light for the proposed truck traffic anticipated. Erosion control measures are proposed around the southwesterly perimeter of the site for the most part. Additional erosion control fence should be added along the northwesterly side of the property as well as along Lake Drive West. SITE PLAN FINDINGS In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance with the following: (1) Consistency with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides, including the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may be adopted; a. An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general community; CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 12 (2) Consistency with this division; (3) Preservation of the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing tree and soil removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general appearance of the neighboring developed or developing or developing areas; (4) Creation ofa harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the development; (5) Creation of functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with special attention to the following: b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping; c. Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of the design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and neighboring structures and uses; and d. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of parking. (6) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses. Finding: The proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, the design guidelines established as part of the Chanhassen Business Center PUD with the modifications outlined in the staff report, and the site plan review requirements. The site design is compatible and harmonious with the approved industrial developments throughout the city. CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 13 PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE On April 4, 1997, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved this application unanimously. The southeast comer of the site was an issue for the majority of the Planning Commissioners. They requested additional berming and landscaping be added as recommended by staff. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends the City Council adopt the following motion: "The City Council approves Site Plan 97-3 for a 35,000 square foot industrial office building, located on Lot 6, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center Second Addition as shown on the plans dated received February 28, 1997, and subject to the following conditions: 1. Rock construction entrances shall be used at all access points. 2. Drive aisles in the southerly parking lot shall be increased to 26 feet face-to-face wide. The drive aisle access from Commerce Drive shall be reduced from 36 feet wide to 30 feet wide face-to-face. The applicant shall construct an industrial driveway apron at the Commerce Drive access point in accordance with City Detail Plate No. 5207. 3. The applicant shall supply the City with detailed stormwater calculations for a 10-year, 24-hour storm event. The southerly parking lot shall be redesigned to drain into the existing storm sewer from Commerce Drive. 4. The applicant shall incorporate a green space in the northerly parking lot adjacent the building between loading docks. Additional berming should also be considered in the southeast comer of the south parking lot. 5. The applicant shall install pedestrian ramps at the sidewalk in conjunction with construction of the drive aisle from Lake Drive West. 6. Erosion control fence shall be extended along the northwesterly property line and along Lake Drive West. 7. Fire Marshal conditions: a. Add hydrant located at south side of building. The options for an additional hydrant are: a-I. Tap into water line from Lake Drive West and have hydrant at entrance. a-2. Tap into water line on south side of building and install hydrant off of southeast comer of building (refer to plan for specific location. Minnesota Uniform Fire Code 1991 Appendix 3-b). CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 14 b. Show location of post indicator valve (P.LV.) on plan. c. Fire department connection (F.D.C.) will need to be placed on south side of building by front entrances. Please contact Fire Inspector for specific placement. d. Fire lane signs will need to be installed in south parking lot. Please refer to plan areas noted in red. Chanhassen Fire Department Fire Prevention Policy #06-1991 (Attached). 8. The applicant shall enter into a site development agreement/contract with the city and provide the necessary financial security to guarantee compliance with the terms of approval. 9. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material. Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc. are to be fully screened by compatible materials. As an alternative, the applicant can use factory applied panels on the exterior to the equipment that would blend in with the building materials. 10. The freestanding sign shall be limited to one monument sign. The sign shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height. The sign treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect with the quality of the development. A common theme will be introduced at the development's entrance monument and will be used throughout. Each property shall be allowed one monument sign located near the driveway into the private site. The monument sign must maintain a ten foot setback from the property line. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material throughout the development. The applicant should submit a sign package for staff review. A separate permit is required for all signage on site. 11. Revise the site plan to show code complying accessible parking. The spaces must be eight feet wide, and at least one space must have an eight foot wide access aisle. Other required access aisles may be five feet wide. Revised plans shall be submitted prior to final site approval. 12. Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the development. A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a square ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 12 foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting. Lighting CH&C Building April 28, 1997 Page 15 equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right-of-ways shall be used in the private areas. Wall pack units may be used provided no direct glare is directed off- site and no more than 12 foot candle of light is at the property line. 13. Park fees shall be paid in accordance with city ordinance requirements. One third of the fee was paid at the time of platting. At 1997 rates, remaining park fees equal 2.74 acres x $3,000 per acre or $8,220. This amount shall be paid at the time a building permit is granted for the CH&C building. 14. Existing trees planted by City and developer will remain on site as is and be incorporated into the proposed landscaping plan. To meet buffer yard requirements, 12 additional understory and 23 shrubs must be added to the landscaping along Audubon Road. The red maples proposed in the parking lot island will be changed to a species recommended in the City's Approved Tree List for planting in parking lots. A revised landscape plan will be submitted to the City before final approval. 15. The applicant has not shown the trash enclosure location. The materials used to screen the trash enclosure shall be the same type of block used on the building. 16. The applicant shall utilize white scored burnished concrete masonry along the north and west elevations. The accent bands shall be continued on all four elevations." A TT ACHMENTS 1. Chanhassen Business Center Preliminary Plans. 2. 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CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II FROM: David Hempel, Assistant City Engineer~ March 25, 1997 DATE: SUBJ: Review of Site Plan for CH & C (Lot 6, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition) - Land Use Review File No. 97-4 Upon review of the plans prepared by Schoell & Madson, dated February 28, 1997, I offer the following comments and recommendations: GRADING AND DRAINAGE The proposed site grading complies with the grading plan for Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition. The fIrst floor elevation will be approximately the same elevation as Audubon Road and Lake Drive West. An existing earth berm along Audubon Road will remain. The plans propose on constructing a retaining wall into part of the berm for the south parking lot. Additional berming should be considered in the southeast corner of the south parking lot to help break up the massive parking area in front of the building. A storm sewer system is proposed to convey stormwater runoff from the northerly parking lot into Commerce Drive. This storm sewer system should also be designed to accommodate the roof runoff from the building. The southerly parking lot is proposed to be drained via a storm sewer pipe into the city's storm sewer system in Lake Drive West. This drainage system must be redesigned to drain northerly around the building to tie into the storm drainage system from Commerce Drive. The overall development drainage plan has proposed this entire lot to drain northwesterly as it currently exists towards Commerce Drive where a storm sewer system conveys storm runoff to a regional stormwater pond for pretreatment prior to discharging off site. The building may have to be shifted slightly to the east to accommodate construction of a storm sewer line along the southwesterly side of the building to the south parking lot. 1. Rock construction entrances shall be used at all access points. Sharmin AI-Jaff March 25, 1997 Page 2 UTILITIES Municipal sewer and water service is available to the site from Commerce Drive. A sewer service is also available from Lake Drive West. The appropriate building permits will be required for extension of the utilities into the building. PARKING LOT & CIRCULATION The parking lot is fairly welllayed out. Drive aisles range between 24 and 36 feet wide. Drive aisles in the south parking lot should be increased to 26 feet wide to accommodate two-way traffic and turn radiuses for emergency vehicles. The drive aisle into the northerly parking from Commerce Drive is proposed at 36 feet wide. Given the cul-de-sac dimensions and the number or existing or proposed driveway curb cuts, staff recommends that this driveway access be reduced to 30 feet to avoid encroachment on to other driveway approaches. The northerly parking lot is a massive parking lot area. Staff believes that a green space could be added towards the middle of the lot adjacent the building between loading docks to break up this sea of asphalt. Rock construction entrances are proposed at the driveway access onto Commerce Drive, however, none at the Lake Drive West access point. A rock construction entrance will also be needed off of Lake Drive West. Access to the southerly parking lot will involve removal of the city's existing sidewalk. The plans need to add pedestrian ramps with construction of this drive aisle to accommodate pedestrian traffic. The northerly curb access onto Commerce Drive shall incorporate the City's Industrial Driveway Detail Plate. In addition, the applicant should review the pavement design for the northerly parking lot. The proposed pavement section appears to be somewhat light for the proposed truck traffic anticipated. Erosion control measures are proposed around the southwesterly perimeter of the site for the most part. Additional erosion control fence should be added along the northwesterly side of the property as well as along Lake Drive West. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 2. Drive aisles in the southerly parking lot shall be increased to 26 feet face-to-face wide. The drive aisle access from Commerce Drive shall be reduced from 36 feet wide to 30 feet wide face-to-face. The applicant shall construct an industrial driveway apron at the Commerce Drive access point in accordance with City Detail Plate No. 5207. Sharmin Al-Jaff March 25, 1997 Page 3 3. The applicant shall supply the City with detailed stormwater calculations for a IO-year, 24- hour storm event. The southerly parking lot shall be redesigned to drain into the existing storm sewer from Commerce Drive. 4. The applicant shall incorporate a green space in the northerly parking lot adjacent the building between loading docks. Additional berming should also be considered in the southeast corner of the south parking lot. 5. The applicant shall install pedestrian ramps at the sidewalk in conjunction with construction of the drive aisle from Lake Drive West. 6. Erosion control fence shall be extended along the northwesterly property line and along Lake Drive West. JffiS c: Charles Folch, Director of Public Works \'cfsl\vol2'eng\projects'cbc\lot6-blkl site plan.doc CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O: BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Sharmin AI-Jaff, Planner II FROM: Greg Hayes, Fire Inspector DATE: March 11, 1997 SUBJECT: Planning Case 97-3 Site Plan Review I have reviewed the site plan review for the above project. In order to comply with the Chanhassen Fire DepartmentlFire Prevention Division, I have the following fire code or city ordinance/policy requirements. The site plan is based on the available information submitted at this time. If additional plans or changes are submitted, the appropriate code or policy items will be addressed. 1. Please add hydrant located at south side of building. The options for an additional hydrant are; a. Tap into water line from Lake Drive West and have hydrant at entrance. b. Tap into water line on south side of building and install hydrant off of southeast corner of building. Please refer to plan for specific location. Minnesota Uniform Fire Code 1991 Appendix 3-b. 2. Please show location of post indicator valve (P.LV.) on plan. 3. Fire department connection (F.D.C.) will need to be placed on south side of building by front entrances. Please contact Fire Inspector for specific placement. 4. Fire lane signs will need to be installed in south parking lot. Please refer to plan areas noted in red. Chanhassen Fire Department Fire Prevention Policy #06-1991 (Attached). g:\safety\gh\site97.3 CITY 0 F CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O: BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director -# TO: Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II DATE: March 6, 1997 SUBJ: Lot 6, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center t:d Addition, CH & C Building, Eden Trace Corporation Lot 6, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition is subject to two-thirds of full park dedication fees. One-third of the fee was paid at the time of platting. At 1997 rates, remaining park fees equa12.74 acres x $3,000 per acre or $8,220. This amount shall be paid at the time a building permit is granted for the CH & C building. CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II Steve A. Kirchman, Building Official ~ Cl ,~ DATE: March 21, 1997 SUBJECT: 97-3 SPR (CH & C Building, Eden Trace Corporation) I was asked to review the site plan proposal stamped "CITY OF CHANHASSEN, RECEIVED, FEB 28 1997, CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT." for the above referenced project. Analvsis: Parking. Table A-11-A of the 1994 Uniform Building Code requires four accessible parking spaces. The spaces must be eight feet wide, and at least one space must have an eight foot wide access aisle. Other required access aisles may be five feet wide. Recommendations: The following condition should be added to the conditions of approval. 1. Revise the site plan to show code complying accessible parking. This should be done prior to final site plan approval. I would like to request that you relay to the developers and designers my desire to meet with them as early as possible to discuss commercial building permit requirements. g:\safetylsaklmemoslplanlch&cbld I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 690 Coulter Drive SUBJECT: Site Plan for 35,000 sq. ft. Office Warehouse Building APPLICANT: Eden Trace Corporation LOCATION: NW Corner of Audubon Rd. and Lake Drive West NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant, Eden Trace Corporation, is requesting site plan review for a 35,000 sq. ft. office warehouse building located in a PUD, Planned Unit Development District, and located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Audubon Road and Lake Drive West. What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the developer's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Commission Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps: 1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project. 2. The Developer will present plans on the project. 3. Comments are received from the public. 4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses project. The commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council. Questions and Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you wish to talk to someone about this project, please contact Kate at 937-1900 ext. 118. If you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission. Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on March 20, 1997. -pJ J\,\'-V:'/ Ie{ 1 3 ifO 0iJ Control Products 1724 Lake Drive West Chanhassen, MN 55317 Technical Industrial Sales 1670 Lake Drive West Chanhassen, MN 55317 Construction Heaters 8360 Commerce Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Pau1starr Enterprises 1660 Lake Drive West Chanhassen, MN 55317 Redmond Products 18930 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 David A. Stockdale 7210 Galpin Blvd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Audubon Partnership 92 Attention: Dennis Derlam 15241 Creekside Court Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Power Systems 8325 Commerce Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chucks Grinding 11300 K- Tel Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343 Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses 8300 Audobon Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 Current Resident 8460 Bittern Court Chanhassen, MN 55317 Current Resident 8450 Bittern Court Chanhassen, MN 55317 Current Resident 8451 Bittern Court Chanhassen, MN 55317 Current Resident 8461 Bittern Court Chanhassen, MN 55317 Current Resident 8471 Bittern Court Chanhassen, MN 55317 Current Resident 8470 Swan Court Chanhassen, MN 55317 Current Resident 8460 Swan Court Chanhassen, MN 55317 Current Resident 8480 Swan Court Chanhassen, MN 55317 Collings Properties 1670 Lake Drive West Chanhassen, MN 55317 91~2 (~. ....~--.... :' - . CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 (612) 937-1900 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION APPLICANT: Edel\ '~aG(' Co'-p ADDRESS: l4 S" CO M (1, .h ^ 0v; ";'-a S i.A:.k 2 \bJ -E-J t'-^- n.. u.( .....t. r~ N. 553 ~ 'i 10 Ie. ' 0 ,S .. '"1.:.-tS2 TELEPHONE (Day time) I 1-' /J ?}I{J__ , (V) -./'7 -OJ: OWNER: ADDRESS: ~1fl"'I"-..- ,. _011.0 ,.u.. .. ~......., , .. ~. J TELEPHONE: ~/;z-3C-/ ?t~) _ Comprehensive Plan Amendment _ Temporary Sales Permit Conditional Use Permit Vacation of ROW/Easements Interim Use Permit Variance _ Non-conforming Use Permit Wetland Alteration Permit U_ Planned Unit Development* _ Zoning Appeal _ Rezoning _ Zoning Ordinance Amendment _ Sign Permits _ Sign Plan Review --'i:::. Notification Sign Subdivision* -1L Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost** ($50 CUP/SPRlVACNARlWAP/Metes and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB) TOTALFEE$ '15~. co ~ Site Plan Review* A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the application. Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews. '*Twenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8W' X 11" reduced copy of transparency for each plan sheet. - Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application. e 11 t:," L e., \d.~l . PROJECT NAME l EJCATJON G ~M.e..rd. D, ~ v.... LEGALDESCRJPTION L o\- G B\cc-L<- \ c k~--. \....,-.,)':; "'-'\ p>w~. ~t s.r C.:..... \-.. f t.':f Jill.. hvv OTAL ACREAGE ETLANDS PRESENT 2. 'lLj YES ;{' NO r iJ-.D RESENT ZONING EQUESTED ZONING RESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION EQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION EASON FOR THIS REQUEST his application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information nd plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning epartment to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application. r:letennination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written ~ice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application. his is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with /I City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom e City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either opy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person to make is application and the fee owner has also signed this application. will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further nderstand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with 'an estimate prior to any uthorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of y knowledge. he city hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing quirements and agency review. Therefore, the city is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day xtension for development review. Development review shall be completed within 120 days unless additional review xtensions are approved by the applicant. 3 - l{- 9' 1 Date /' 3" Y - '1 7 ig re of ee Owner Date plication Received on ~ Fee Paid -.J '50 . bO Receipt No. ~ Lj-.::;;L '1 t/ Je applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeting. f not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address. CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1997 Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Allyson Brooks, Kevin Joyce, Alison Blackowiak, LuAnn Sidney, Craig Peterson, Ladd Conrad and Bob Skubic STAFF PRESENT: Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II; and Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer PUBLIC HEARING: SITE PLAN REVIEW OF A 35.000 SQ. FT. OFFICE WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON 2.74 ACRES OF PROPERTY ZONED PUD AND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AUDUBON ROAD AND LAKE DRIVE WEST ON LOT 6. BLOCK 1. CHANHASSEN BUSINESS CENTER 2ND ADDITION. CH & C BUILDING. EDEN TRACE CORPORATION. Sharmin Al-Jaffpresented the staff report on this item. Peterson: Any questions for staff? For Sharmin. Blackowiak: I have a quick question. Page 11, in the top, in the first paragraph it talks about the building may have to be shifted slightly to the east. How much and how will that affect the setbacks that are currently barely, I mean met 20 foot. Al-Jaff: Right now they are right at the required setbacks. If that should happen, what they will need to do is actually reduce the width of the building rather than shift it to the side. Blackowiak: Is that something that the applicant is comfortable with? Mark Undestad: Mark Undestad with Eden Trace. One of the things that if you look at, because the applicant... possibly the issue of moving the building has to do with storm drainage for the front lot and the back lot. Because... We could probably still get that storm... The other issues. . . working with staff on. Peterson: Why don't we hold those comments until you make your presentation. Anymore questions for staff? Sidney: .. .the location of the berm. From verbally or if you have a diagram. Al-Jaff: Sure. The proposed berm along Audubon Road. There are some.. .taking place between. . . building located in front of the park. Other grading will be taking place along the northern portion of the site... additional berming along the south. When I mentioned there would be a.. . Audubon Road and this area of the site. There will be a retaining wall right along the southeast portion of the parking lot. Does that answer it? 2 Planning Commission Meeting - April 2, 1997 Joyce: Where that retaining wall is Sharmin, it seems that berm stops about halfway up that retaining wall. Would you be continuing the berm toward Lake Drive West? AI-Jaff: As long as we don't block any sight distances, you could do that. That was one thing that we're working with the applicant on. Joyce: I noticed that it stopped a little short of there. AI-Jaff: It's because of the sight distances. Joyce: Okay. Peterson: A couple questions Sharmin. I noted that there's extra parking, more than what would be required. Is there a specific reason for that? AI-Jaff: The tenant that will be occupying the majority of the building needs additional parking spaces. They are under the 70% hard surface coverage which is required by ordinance but as stated in staff s report, these are the loading docks right here. We believe that the applicant could add an island in this area to increase the green space on the site. Peterson: Well changing your subject now for a second. A question, leave that back on. Have you talked at all about the trash site? As far as where that might be potentially. AI-Jaff: No. They haven't showed it on the site plan and no, we have not discussed that. Peterson: Second question. You talk about lowering the parking lot by approximately 4 feet. Are you talking about lowering the whole building structure or would there be steps from the parking lot then up to the building or how would the elevation look from the parking lot to the building itself? AI-Jaff: It is graded in a fashion where this portion is still higher and it's graded down to the south. Basically in this area you are at the same elevation as Audubon Road, but as you get further down it will be at a 4 foot difference in elevation. Peterson: So what you're going to see then is, you'll see the cars closer to the building than the ones that are closer to the berm. Al-Jaff: Correct. About a month ago some staff members went to survey different communities to see what they do about parking lots because it seems to be the one issue that is constantly coming up whenever we review applications. We visited Opus II, as well as different places in Edina and Eden Prairie and what we found to be successful is lowering the parking lots so you know that it is there but it's concealed by retaining walls or berms or landscaping. It's reduced in size. Visibly not to see the entire parking lot. When you go behind the berm or when you go into the parking lot itself, it's amazing how large they are. Planning Commission Meeting - April 2, 1997 Peterson: Thank you. Any other questions for staff? With that, would the applicant like to make a few comments? Mark Undestad: I guess I don't have much to add to that. ... work through most of the issues here and taken care. .. The berm along there, the Audubon there. Our intention is, rather than your typical. . . that we create a little more contour and a little character there. The retaining wall and parking lot. .. We're doing one across the street where we're going to tie the same type of. . . Again, we've done a couple projects in Chanhassen and enjoy working with staff and putting up projects here. Hope to do some more. If you have any questions, I'm available. Joyce: You don't have any disagreement with what the staff has suggested about putting that landscape island back there? Mark Undestad: No. The two issues that the architects and engineers are still working with right now, which... One is where the storm line will go. And the other is the traffic flows for the island back there and how we can... Most of the tenant space is laid out. .. As far as truck traffic and maneuvering back there, we have to, the architects get their little trucks to drive around back there to see where we can.. .have that all resolved here shortly. Peterson: Other questions for the applicant? Just had a couple. We talked about earlier about the trash. Have you. Mark Undestad: Right now...the tenants, they're all in the loading dock areas and... Peterson: Okay, thank you. As far as the roofing equipment, I'd just assumed, it really wasn't addressed in here but I assume it's all standard? Mark Undestad: Yeah. We'll probably do something that will match the building... Peterson: One of the items on the exterior of the building, as you look at the plans itself, there's a brick accent. It looks to seemingly be a square style accent. Can you give me some sense as to what size they are and how far apart? They seemed like they were quite far apart in a rather small proportion. Mark Undestad: On the old, or not the old building. The existing building they used brick with the soldier course across the top of the window... In this one we're splitting up, using the darker rock face all through the bottom and the lighter burnish to the top and then an accent band. What we're trying to decide on the top of the windows... What they did between there... Peterson: I was more talking about horizontally the distance seems to be rather expansive. I don't know whether it's. Mark Undestad: For the accent band? 3 4 Planning Commission Meeting - April 2, 1997 Peterson: No, for the brick itself. There's a singular brick. Mark Undestad: Oh no. He's probably showing a couple rows of brick on there. Generally what is shown here... Peterson: Other questions? Thank you. I'd like to hear a motion to open this meeting for a public hearing a second. Conrad moved, Skubic seconded to open the public hearing. The public hearing was open. Peterson: Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission, please do so now. Seeing none, may I have a motion to close the public hearing and a second. Joyce moved, Sidney seconded to close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed. Peterson: Discussion. Bob, do you have any comments? Skubic: I think it looks fine with staffs recommendations. I certainly, one thing that I agree especially with is that the southeast comer needs a little benning and more landscaping there to the parking area. One way of getting rid of that visual, getting the parking out of visibility would be to put it behind the building, which isn't the case here but on the other hand, with the parking you also have an entrance and the entrance is the attractive portion of the building so I think that will look much better off of Audubon Road there. So I don't have anything to add. I think staff is right on track here. Peterson: Alison. Blackowiak: Yeah, I agree. It seems as ifit's a very thorough recommendation. I do like the idea of having some type of an accent band continued on the back as well, simply because although it's not your primary focus of the building, it's still a large portion of the building so we really need to do something back there to make it a little more interesting, but other than that it looks good. Peterson: Okay. LuAnn. Sidney: I agree. I think it's a good report. A very thorough and as Bob said, I guess I still am concerned about the southeast comer that, you know that be looked at for additional landscaping and benning. Peterson: Kevin. Joyce: Really nothing more to add. I'm fine with the project. Peterson: Ladd. Planning Commission Meeting - April 2, 1997 Conrad: No. I agree with the staff report. I just want to make sure that Sharmin thinks that condition 16 is worded the way she'd like it to be. That covers your, you made a comment earlier on. Good. Peterson: Allyson. Brooks: I have nothing further to add. It looks fine. Peterson: And I don't really either, other than the fact that I like the opportunity to really compare the two buildings that we can add and accent each other. You don't often get the opportunity to do that in a commercial setting so I think it's nice we have the opportunity to do that here. So with that may I have a motion and a second please. Joyce: I'll make a motion the Planning Commission recommends approval of site plan 97-3 for a 35,000 square foot industrial office building located on Lot 6, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition as shown on the plans dated Received February 28, 1997 and subject to conditions 1 through 16. Peterson: And a second. Skubic: Second. Peterson: It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Joyce moved, Skubic seconded that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Site Plan #97-3 for a 35,000 square foot industrial office building, located on Lot 6, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition, as shown on the plans dated Received February 28, 1997, subject to the following conditions: 1. Rock construction entrances shall be used at all access points. 2. Drive aisles in the southerly parking lot shall be increased to 26 feet face-to-face wide. The drive aisle access from Commerce Drive shall be reduced from 36 feet wide to 30 feet wide face-to- face. The applicant shall construct an industrial driveway apron at the Commerce Drive access point in accordance with City Detail Plate No. 5207. 3. The applicant shall supply the City with detailed stormwater calculations for a 10 year, 24 hour storm event. The southerly parking lot shall be redesigned to drain into the existing storm sewer from Commerce Drive. 4. The applicant shall incorporate a green space in the northerly parking lot adjacent to the building between loading docks. Additional berming should also be considered in the southeast comer of the south parking lot. 5 6 Planning Commission Meeting - April 2, 1997 5. The applicant shall install pedestrian ramps at the sidewalk in conjunction with construction of the drive aisle from Lake Drive West. 6. Erosion control fence shall be extended along the northwesterly property line and along Lake Drive West. 7. Fire Marshal conditions: a. Add hydrant located at south side of building. The options for an additional hydrant are: a-I. Tap into water line from Lake Drive West and have hydrant at entrance. a-2. Tap into water line on south side of building and install hydrant off of southeast corner of building (refer to plan for specific location. Minnesota Uniform Fire Code 1991, Appendix 3-b). b. Show location of post indicator valve (P.LV.) on plan. c. Fire department connection (F.D.C.) will need to be placed on south side of building by front entrances. Please contact Fire Inspector for specific placement. d. Fire lane signs will need to be installed in south parking lot. Please refer to plan areas noted in red. Chanhassen Fire Department Fire Prevention Policy #06-1991 (attached). 8. The applicant shall enter into a site development agreement/contract with the city and provide the necessary financial security to guarantee compliance with the terms of approval. 9. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material. Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc. are to be fully screened by compatible materials. As an alternative, the applicant can use factory applied panels on the exterior to the equipment that would blend in with the building materials. 10. The freestanding sign shall be limited to one monument sign. The sign shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height. The sign treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect with the quality of the development. A common theme will be introduced at the development's entrance monument and will be used throughout. Each property shall be allowed one monument sign located near the driveway into the private site. The monument sign must maintain a ten foot setback from the property line. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material throughout the development. The applicant should submit a sign package for staff review. A separate permit is required for all signage on site. Planning Commission Meeting - April 2, 1997 11. Revise the site plan to show code complying accessible parking. The spaces must be eight feet wide, and at least one space must have an eight foot wide access aisle. Other required access aisles may be five feet wide. Revised plans shall be submitted prior to final site approval. 12. Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the development. A decorative shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a square ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 12 foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting. Lighting equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right-of-ways shall be used in the private areas. Wall pack units may be used provided no street glare is directed off-site and no more than 12 foot candle of light is at the property line. 13. Park fees shall be paid in accordance with city ordinance requirements. One third of the fee was paid at the time of platting. At 1997 rates, remaining park fees equal 2.74 acres x $3,000 per acre or $8,220. This amount shall be paid at the time a building permit is granted for the CH&C building. 14. Existing trees planted by City and developer will remain on site as is and be incorporated into the proposed landscaping plan. To meet buffer yard requirements, 12 additional understory and 23 shrubs must be added to the landscaping along Audubon Road. The red maples proposed in the parking lot island will be changed to a species recommended in the City's Approved Tree List for planting in parking lots. A revised landscape plan will be submitted to the City before final approval. 15. The applicant has not shown the trash enclosure location. The materials used to screen the trash enclosure shall be the same type of block used on the building. 16. The applicant shall utilize white scored burnished concrete masonry along the north and west elevations. The accent bands shall be continued on all four elevations. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: A. ELECT CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR. Peterson: It sure seems as though we just did this. We need to elect Chair and Vice-Chair. I would entertain nominations from the peers. Conrad: Well Craig you haven't suffered enough so I'd nominate you for Chairman. Joyce: I second that. 7