5. West Village Center, Phase II: Site Plan and CUP.CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
PC DATE: 6/19/96 ..
CC DATE: 7/8/96
CASE #: SPR 96 -7, CUP 96 -2
By: Generous :v
STAFF REPORT
PROPOSAL: Site plan approval for three buildings in a 26,600 square foot commercial
development and a conditional use permit to allow more than one principal building
on a lot, West Village Center, Phase H.
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LOCATION: The northeast corner of Kerber Blvd. and West 78th Street, Lots 1 and 2, West
Village Heights 2nd Addition Action by City Administrator
APPLICANT: T. F. James Company fndors ✓ D WIA
6640 Shady Oak Road, Suite 500 Moditie
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Rejecte
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(612) 828 -9000 Date Submitted to Commission
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' PRESENT ZONING:
' ACREAGE:
ADJACENT ZONING
' AND LAND USE:
WATER AND SEWER:
The property
3.4 acres
N - PUD -R12, Oak Pond Oak Hills townhouses
S - PUD, Target, Taco Bell, Boston Market, Perkins, W. 78th St.
E - BG, Century Bank
W - R12, Eckankar property, Powers Blvd.
Available to site.
PHYSICAL CHARACTER: The site is currently used for the storage of soil excavation material fron
the previous development of West Village Heights 2nd addition. A significant elevation change will be
, maintained between Oak Ponds and this development.
2000 LAND USE PLAN: Commercial
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' PROPOSAL /SUMMARY
The applicant is proposing a three structure commercial development consisting of a Building A
- 14,006, Building B - 10,200, and Building C - 2,394 square foot buildings. This development
is the last phase of the West Village Heights development that incorporates both commercial and
residential components.
This site serves as a gateway for people entering the central business district from the west. As
such, its aesthetic and architectural features are an important component of the image the city
wants to create for the downtown. This development continues the themes established within the
West Village Center project consisting of brick exterior walls with "classical' uses of arches,
recessed areas, and varied building facades. The development embodies many of the design
elements specified in the Highway 5 Corridor Study including a well designed and varied
building facade, appropriate building scale and proportion, harmonious colors and building
accents, appropriate screening, and the use of high quality building materials. Pedestrian access
will be provided from West 78th Street, from the West Village Center, Century Bank and from
Powers Boulevard to the west. The location of building C in the southwest corner of the site
helps to frame the entrance into the downtown area.
The entire site is proposed to be graded for the parking lots and building pads. The grades will
be sloping gently to the south with a grade difference of approximately 5 feet. Currently there is
a grade difference on the site of over 30 feet north to south. The northerly portion of the site will
be graded with 3:1 side slopes. For comparison, the existing slopes on the parcel to the east have
similar slope conditions. This results in a elevation change from the top of the slope to the
ground floor level of 14 feet in the western part of the site and 24 feet in the eastern part of the
site.
Staff is recommending approval of Site Plan #96 -7 and Conditional Use Permit #96 -2 subject to
the conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND
The applicant received an interim use permit, IUP #93 -2, in November 1993 to allow site grading
to begin on West Village Heights 2nd Addition prior to obtaining final site plan approvals for
West Village Center. Approximately 100,000 yards of excavation were to be involved as part of
the overall grading operation. Of this amount, approximately 40,000 cubic yards of excess
material were removed from the site. The excess was to be stored on -site. Grading was
completed during 1994.
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The site contained a small depression that is not a protected wetland. While it had wetland
characteristics, available information indicated that it was created for storm water purposes and
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was therefore exempt. The following is a brief description of the wetland on site:
Basin A - Basin A was located in the south central area of the site at an elevation of
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approximately 956 feet. The wetland is classified as a semi - permanently flooded palustrine
emergent wetland (Cowardin PEMF; Circular 39 Type 4 inland deep fresh marsh). The City of
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Chanhassen's wetland biologist classified this basin as an agricultural/urban wetland, however, a
review of the history of the pond indicates that it was created when West 78th Street was
constructed for stormwater holding purposes. The records show that this was not a mitigation
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site for other wetlands filling in the area, but was created for the specific purpose of stormwater
retention. The basin was approximately 0.5 acre.
The City of Chanhassen, after reviewing the proposed project to ensure compliance with the
Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) of 1991, processed and administered a WCA exemption
report. In this case under the WCA exemptions, this wetland did not require mitigation. The
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WCA states that a replacement plan for wetlands is not required for impoundments or
excavations constructed in non - wetlands solely for the purpose of effluent treatment, stormwater
retention, soil and water conservation practices, and water retention, soil and water conservation
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practices, and water quality improvements, and not as part of a compensatory wetland mitigation
process that may, over time, take on wetland characteristics (WCA; Exemption 10).
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November 1986 this approved for a mixed use subdivision (West Village
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Heights 2nd) including five commercial lots, one multi - family lot, and the realigned right -of -way
for West 78th Street. In addition, this property was rezoned from R -la, Agricultural Residence,
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to C -3, Service Commercial, and R -4, High Density Residential. In 1987, the southern five lots
were rezoned to BG, General Business District, as part of the revisions to the Zoning Ordinance.
Prior to the redevelopment of the downtown and the finalization of the West 78th alignment, the
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western portion of the site was rough graded in anticipation of a PDQ center. This center and
other commercial uses were never built, although all of the residential acreage has either been
developed or is currently being built out. The West 78th Street alignment was modified and a
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revised road section employed concurrent with the approval of Target.
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GENERAL SITE PLAN /ARCHITECTURE
This site serves as a gateway for people entering the central business district from the west. As
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such, its aesthetic and architectural features are an important component of the image the city
wants to create for the downtown. This corner serves as one of four significant corners in the
downtown area, and it is important that an anchor for the development be of a high quality, and
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have an exceptional design. In designing the project, the applicant has incorporated design
references to the Chanhassen gateway monuments and towers; specifically, the use of arches in
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' the facade design. The brick exterior is compatible with buildings within the immediate area,
such as City Hall, the Fire Station, the Chanhassen Bank, Century Bank, and West Village Center
( Byerly's).
1 This development continues the themes established within the West Village Center project
through the use of brick as an exterior building material, incorporating brick columns and arched
' architectural features in the building design. The applicant is proposing the use of a grayish
brown Belden Brick (color number 8523 dark) soldier course at the roof edge. The primary brick
color for the building is reddish brown Belden Brick(Amhurst Blend). The overall design and
architectural theme for the development is established by West Village Center and consists of
brick exterior walls with "classical" uses of arches, recessed areas, and varied building facades.
The development embodies many of the design elements specified in the Highway 5 Corridor
' Study including a well designed and varied building facade, appropriate building scale and
proportion, harmonious colors and building accents, appropriate screening, and the use of high
quality building materials. Pedestrian access will be provided from West 78th Street, from the
' West Village Center, Century Bank and from Powers Boulevard to the west.
' The city has adopted the Highway 5 Overlay District. The standards of the overlay district
include:
Parking and building orientation:
• The site meets this standard. The parking setback in the HC -1 district are those
' established by the underlying zoning. The site parking meets this requirement.
The building is oriented to West 78th Street.
2. The architectural design standards.
• The materials and details of the buildings are consistent with the Hwy. 5
' standards. The project incorporates brick exterior with a vaulted arch and a well
designed landscaping plan. Building materials are of a high quality. While the
project continues the use of materials established as part of the West Village
' Center and Century Bank, there is sufficient variation in detail, form, and siting to
provide visual interest.
' * The overall design and architectural theme for the development is established by
Byerly's and consists of brick exterior walls with "classical" uses of arches,
recessed areas, and varied building facades. The applicant proposes to incorporate
' design references to the Chanhassen gateway monuments and towers to integrate
this project as part of the downtown area.
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* Building height is limited to three stories or 40 feet. The proposed structures are
one story between 19 and 26 feet at the tower peaks. '
* The proposed development incorporates the use of high quality materials in both ,
building and landscaping elements.
* The site design is such as to avoid the accumulation of trash, leaves and dirt. ,
* The building components are proportional and relate well to one another.
* Building colors are harmonious and create a pleasant aesthetic experience. '
* The mechanical equipment is screened by a parapet wall. ,
* The dumpster area is screened through the use of masonry walls as well as
landscaping. Due to its placement on the site, the enclosure should not be visible
from West 78th Street.
3. Landscape Design and Site Furnishings '
* The applicant's landscaping plan is well designed and incorporates the use of
native tree species was well as extensive buffering materials. The plan reforests a '
site devoid of any vegetation. Where possible, the applicant has massed planting
materials especially along the northern project boundary.
COMPLIANCE TABLE GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Ordinance BLDG A BLDG B
Building Height 3 story/40 ft 1 sty. /25.5 ft. 1 sty./20.33 ft.
Building Setback N -50', E -10' N -60', E -1119' N -62', E -213'
S -25', W -25' S -163', W -308' S -165', W -76'
Parking Stalls
133 133 total
Parking Setback N -50', E -0' N -60', E -10'
S -25', W -0' S -25', W -25'
Hard Surface Coverage 70 percent 67 percent
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BLDG C
1 sty. /19 ft.
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N -185', E -364
S -42', W -46'
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Interior Parking Lot
Landscaping 8 percent 8 percent
' Lot Area 20,000 sq. ft. 3.4 acres
' Variances Required NA None
WETLANDS
' The site location is in an upland area with no wetlands on site.
' SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
This development is not responsible for storm water management fees since they are not
' subdividing. In addition, the properties have been specially assessed for storm water drainage
improvements in conjunction with the West 78 Street upgrade.
' GRADING
' The entire site is proposed to be graded for the parking lots and building pads. The grades will
be sloping gently to the south with a grade difference of approximately 5 feet. Currently there is
a grade difference on the site of over 30 feet north to south. The northerly portion of the site will
' be graded with 3:1 side slopes. For comparison, the existing slopes on the parcel to the east
have similar slope conditions. This results in an elevation change from the top of the slope to the
ground floor level of 14 feet in the western part of the site and 24 feet in the eastern part of the
' site. Staff anticipates that the site grading will generate an excess amount of material which will
need to be hauled off site. Staff is concerned about the haul route and recommends that the haul
route be restricted to West 78 Street to Powers Boulevard and not through the downtown area
' west of the site. The applicant should also be aware that if any of the material is to be hauled to
property within the City, the individual property owner must obtain a grading permit through the
Engineering Department prior to earthwork activities commencing.
' Existing boulevard trees westerly of the driveway entrance to the site will need to be temporarily
relocated or graded around to minimize disruption. These boulevard trees were planted in
' conjunction with the City's West 78 Street Downtown Improvement Project.
The City has existing utility lines adjacent to this parcel that may be impacted by site grading.
' The applicant shall be responsible for all adjustments of the City utility manholes in conjunction
with the site grading.
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EROSION CONTROL
The plans propose Type I silt erosion control fence along the southerly grading limits. A rock
construction entrance is also proposed at the main entrance on West 78 Street. Staff
recommends additional erosion control fencing to be installed along the westerly and easterly
grading limits on the site as well. The applicant should also look at incorporating additional
erosion control measures such as temporary sediment ponds or additional silt fencing to prevent
erosion from leaving the site.
DRAINAGE
Storm drainage is proposed to be conveyed through a series of storm sewer pipes which tie into
the City's downtown storm sewer system. The City's storm sewer system discharges into the
downtown regional storm water quality and quantity pond located west of Powers Boulevard and
north of Highway 5. Therefore, no on -site ponding will be necessary with this proposal. Staff
has reviewed the drainage calculations and storm water layout plans and finds the plans
acceptable. The storm sewer system on the site will be privately owned and maintained by the
property owners. The applicant will be responsible for obtaining the proper permits through the
City's Building Department.
UTILITIES
The site is serviced with municipal sanitary sewer and water service in West 78 Street. Fire
hydrant locations should be coordinated with the City's Fire Marshal. The sewer and water lines
will also be privately owned and maintained by the property owner. The appropriate utility
permits and inspections will be required by the Public Safety Department.
STREETS
The site is proposed to be accessed from the existing curb cut on West 78 Street. The access
point is restricted to a right - in/right -out from West 78 Street. A second access point will also
utilize the existing driveway entrance in the southeast corner of the site adjacent to the bank
property. Staff has reviewed the overall parking lot layout and is fairly comfortable with the
configuration with the exception of a few drive aisle widths. All drive aisles for two -way traffic
shall be a minimum of 26 feet wide face to face. Drive aisles behind the building in a couple of
locations with the exception of the one -way all need to be expanded to 26 feet wide. The one -
way drive aisle on the smaller building located in the southwest corner of the site appears
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acceptable. Staff recommends that a traffic signage plan be submitted for staff review and
approval prior to building permit issuance.
The proposed sidewalk serves no useful function in the location shown. Staff believes the
sidewalk should be relocated to align with the sidewalk in front of the smaller building in the
southwest corner of the site.
LANDSCAPING
Landscaping for West Village Center Phase Two includes buffer yard and interior parking lot
requirements. The following table provides number of required materials for buffer yards:
Required Landscape plan totals
North perimeter Provided:
(75% of total buffer yard D required):
canopy 14 9
understory 28 17
shrubs 42 26
West perimeter (buffer yard B):
canopy 3 4
understory 7 7
shrubs 10 10
South perimeter (buffer yard B):
canopy 6 6
understory 11 12
shrubs 17 17
East perimeter (75% of total buffer yard A required):
canopy 3 3
understory 6 6
shrubs 6 8
Parking lot
canopy 26 4 (understory 10)
Totals: Canopy 56 26
Understory 52 52
Shrubs 78 183
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The applicant will need to increase the overstory plantings in the parking lot and north perimeter
in order to meet ordinance requirements. The applicant may not use ornamentals for parking lot
requirements. The applicant should also provide additional plantings (shrubs and trees) to the
east of Bldg. A to help soften the expanse of building.
LIGHTING /SIGNAGE
The proposed lighting will be consistent with the lighting used at West Village Center, dark
bronze anodized with square heads. The development shall comply with City Code in the
provision of site lighting. Lighting shall use shielded fixtures and be directed away from public
right -of -way and adjacent residential property. Sufficient lighting shall be provided to illuminate
all areas of the parking lot to provide adequate levels of safety. To minimize off -site impacts,
light levels as measured at the property line, shall not exceed one -half foot candle.
The development shall comply with City Code (section 20 -1303) in the installation of
development signage. The proposed development has two street frontages. One ground sign
may be permitted per street frontage. One wall business sign is permitted per street frontage.
Wall signs may be located on the south elevation of Building A, the south and west elevations of
Building B, and the south and east elevations of Building C, and wall signs shall not exceed
seven percent of the total area of the south elevation for Building A, five percent and 11 percent
for the south and west elevations, respectively, of Building B, and 13 percent per elevation for
the south and east elevations of Building C. A separate sign permit application shall be required
for all signage.
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;
(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;
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' 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 City's Highway 5 Corridor
design requirements, the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, and the site plan
review requirements. The site has few existing natural amenities due to previous
development in the area. The site design is compatible with the surrounding development
and enhances the open space and landscaping being established as part of the
development of Century Bank. The site design is functional and harmonious with the
approved development for this area.
When approving a conditional use permit, the City must determine the capability of a proposed
development with existing and proposed uses. The general issuance standards of the conditional
use Section 20 -232, include the following 12 items:
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(4)
Creation of a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site
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features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development;
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Creation of functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
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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;
b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
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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 City's Highway 5 Corridor
design requirements, the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, and the site plan
review requirements. The site has few existing natural amenities due to previous
development in the area. The site design is compatible with the surrounding development
and enhances the open space and landscaping being established as part of the
development of Century Bank. The site design is functional and harmonious with the
approved development for this area.
When approving a conditional use permit, the City must determine the capability of a proposed
development with existing and proposed uses. The general issuance standards of the conditional
use Section 20 -232, include the following 12 items:
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1. Will not be detrimental to or enhance the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or
general welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
Finding: The proposed development is located in a planned commercial area serviced
with urban infrastructure and shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety, comfort ,
convenience or welfare of the community. The development enhances the appearance
and convenience of community residents through the provision of shopping and
employment opportunities.
2. Will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan and this chapter.
Finding: The site is designated for commercial use and is located in the commercial
center of the City. This development proposes an upscale, quality shopping center for
community residents. This development will enhance the city's tax base. The steep slope
and extensive landscaping provide a transition to the multi - family development to the
north.
3. Will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so to be compatible in appearance
with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the
essential character of that area.
Finding: The proposed development provides a varied and well designed appearance
and it is consistent with the existing and proposed development in the area. The character
of the area is commercial and is the commercial core of the community. This
development will provide a quality addition to the downtown.
4. Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring uses.
Finding: The development is located in the central business area and is consistent with
existing and proposed development in the area. A transition to the multi - family to the
north is provided by a landscaping and sloped buffer area.
5. Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including streets,
police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems
and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and services provided by the
persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use.
Finding: This development is located in the commercial center of the city and is served
by adequate urban infrastructure and services.
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I 6. Will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and services and will not be
detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
' Finding: The development of the site as a commercial use has been anticipated and
planned by the city in the design and construction of public improvements. The
commercial development of the site will improve the city's economic welfare as well as
provide for the convenience and comfort of residents.
7. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
' operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare because
of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, rodents, or trash.
1 Finding: With the appropriate controls and conditions, as recommended by staff, the
development of the site will have minimal impacts to persons, property, and the general
welfare of the community. This area has been planned and designed as the commercial
' center of the city.
' 8. Will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create traffic congestion or
interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
' Finding: The development provides ample opportunity to adequately move traffic. The
development of the site as a commercial use has been anticipated and planned by the city
in the design and construction of public improvements. Appropriate traffic controls will
' be employed for the development. Three points of pedestrian access are also provided
into the development.
' 9. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic or
historic features of major significance.
Finding: There are no significant natural, scenic, or historic features present on the site.
10. Will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
Finding: The brick exterior with its many architectural details provides a conservative
yet comfortable sense of place. The extensive use of landscaping, walkways and the
interplay of height and building lines create an inviting identity for the site. Perimeter
and internal landscaping will provide a softening of the commercial aspects of the
development.
11. Will not depreciate surrounding property values.
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Finding: This area is planned and zoned for commercial development. Surrounding
property values should be enhanced with the completion of this development.
12. Will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in this article.
Finding: The developer has complied with all requirements of City Code and will
comply with any conditions of the development approved by the city.
PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 19, 1996 to review the proposed
development. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the site
plan #96 -7 for a 26,600 square foot commercial development and conditional use permit #96 -2
for more than one principal builidng on a lot for the West Village Center Phase II subject to the
conditions of the staff report and three additional conditions:
20. Staff and the applicant shall look at incorporating the detailing of building C to the east
and west of buildings A and B.
21. Additional landscaping shall be added to the west side of the Kinko's building in West
Village Center.
23. Staff and the applicant shall look at different traffic designs for the drive thru.
Staff has included a copy of the original landscaping approved for the Kinko's building and will
work with the applicant to have the required plantings installed, two trees are missing and two
are dead. As far as the design of the drive thru on building C, staff has requested that the
applicant show alternative designs that were investigated as part of the planning for the site,
however, due to the need for the window to be on the driver's side of a car and requirements for
safe traffic circulation and parking, staff does not believe another traffic design would work. The
City Council may decide that conifer trees should be incorporated south of the building to help
screen this area.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following motion:
"The City Council approves Site Plan #96 -7 for 26,600 square feet of commercial development
for three buildings and Conditional Use Permit # 96 -2 to permit more than one building on a lot
for West Village Center Phase II subject to the following conditions:
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1 1. The applicant and/or contractor shall notify the City upon encountering any existing drain tile
on the site. The City will determine whether or not the drain tile can be abandoned or
relocated.
1 2. Additional erosion control fence (Type I) shall be installed along the westerly and easterly
property lines. Erosion control measures shall be in place and maintained at all times until
1 the site has been fully restored and revegetated and removal is authorized by the City.
3. The applicant shall obtain and receive the necessary permits from the regulatory agencies
1 such as the Watershed District, Carver County Highway Department and Chanhassen
Building Department.
1 4. All drive aisles with two -way traffic shall be a minimum of 26 feet wide face -of -curb to face -
of -curb.
5. If earthwork material is to be hauled to or from the site, the applicant shall submit to City
staff the designated haul routes for approval prior to hauling activities commencing. Hauling
easterly along West 78 Street through the downtown will not be permitted.
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6. All construction vehicles shall access the site at approve rock construction entrances only.
1 The applicant will be required to maintain haul routes and clean the streets of any dirt and
mud accumulated from vehicles tracking. Any damage to City streets, curbs or other public
facilities will be the responsibility of the applicant.
1 7. The existing boulevard trees along West 78 Street shall be preserved/protected from the site
improvements. The applicant shall be responsible for replacement up to one year after the
1 site work has been completed.
8. The applicant shall be responsible for adjustments to the City's utility manholes and gate
1 valves impacted by the site improvements.
9. The applicant shall submit a detailed traffic control plan to the City for review and approval
1 prior to issuance of a building permit.
10. The sidewalk shall be relocated to align with the proposed sidewalk in front of the building
located in the southwest corner of the site.
11. A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees, shrubs,
1 bushes, NSP, US West, cable TV, transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can
be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to City Ordinance 9 -1.
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12. The 6" DIP pipe which is to the north of building B should be continued with 6 ", and not '
reduced to a 4 ". Contact the Fire Marshal for further details.
13. Provide for and show on plans post indicator valves for buildings A and B. '
14. Fire lane signs and yellow curbing will be required. Contact the Fire Marshal for exact
locations of signs and curbing to be painted. '
15. The proposed lighting will be consistent with the lighting used at West Village Center, dark
bronze anodized with square heads. Lighting shall use shielded fixtures and be directed away
from public right -of -way and adjacent residential property. Sufficient lighting shall be
provided to illuminate all areas of the parking lot to provide adequate levels of safety. To
minimize off -site impacts, light levels as measured at the property line, shall not exceed one-
half foot candle.
16. The development shall comply with City Code (section 20 -1303) in the installation of
development signage. The proposed development has two street frontages. One ground sign
may be permitted per street frontage with a maximum height of eight feet and a maximum
sign area of 64 square feet. One wall business sign is permitted per street frontage. Wall ,
signs may be located on the south elevation of Building A, the south and west elevations of
Building B, and the south and east elevations of Building C and shall not exceed seven
percent of the total area of the south elevation for Building A, five percent and 11 percent for
the south and west elevations, respectively, of Building B, and 13 percent per elevation for
the south and east elevations of Building C. A separate sign permit application shall be '
required for all signage.
17. The applicant must increase parking lot plantings to total 26 overstory trees. It will be
necessary to make use of planting spaces on peninsulas and near parking lot edges to meet
requirements. Ornamentals may not be used in parking lot.
18. The applicant must increase plantings along north perimeter to meet buffer yard "D" totals. ,
19. The applicant should also provide additional plantings (shrubs and trees) to the east of Bldg. I
A to help soften the expanse of building.
20. Staff and the applicant shall look at incorporating the detailing of building C to the east and
west of buildings A and B.
21. Additional landscaping shall be added to the west side of the Kinko's building in West
Village Center.
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23. Staff and the applicant shall look at different traffic designs for the drive thru."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Development Review Application
2. Building Design Narrative
3. Reduced Site Plan
4. Memo from Steve A. Kirchman to Bob Generous dated 6/10/96
5. Memo from Mark Littfin to Bob Generous dated 6/6/96
6. Public Hearing Notice and Mailing List
7. Planning Commission Minutes of 6/19/96
8. Kinko's Landscaping plan
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CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937 -1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
APPLICANT: /' F JA%405 C0AIP& 1 OWNER:
ADDRESS: S I✓v 6MDDRESS:
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A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
application. I
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
*Twenty -six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8'/i' 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.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Temporary Sales Permit
Conditional Use Permit )1 lo
_ Vacation of ROW /Easements
Interim Use Permit
Variance
Non - conforming Use Permit
Wetland Alteration Permit
Planned Unit Development*
Zoning Appeal
Rezoning
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits .
Sign Plan Review
Notification Sign
Site Plan Review* i��
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($50 CUP /SPRNACNAR/WAP/Metes /
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A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
application. I
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
*Twenty -six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8'/i' 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.
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This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning
'Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your appli cation.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written
otice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
a City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
l he 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 erson to
this application and the fee owner has also signed this application. P make
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
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
t y knowledge.
e city hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing
requirements 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.
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e applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeting.
If -- - -%t contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
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1944 CEDAR LAKE PARKWAY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55416 TELEPHONE: (612) 927 -$546
WEST VILLAGE [`ENTER PHASE II
BUILDING DESIGN
Materials and details for the three proposed structures are
identical to those utilized in Byerl�F's and Phase I of West Village
Center.
The buildings are constructed of Belden Brick, Amherst Blend, a dark
reddish brown, on each side, including loading areas.
The continuous brick surfaces include subtle recesses and projections
in the building mass. A 12" high, recessed soldier course address
band, just above window areas, extends around each building. Side
and street - facing elevations utilize a narrow bed depth brick to form
slightly recessed panels, between pilasters, below this soldier course
band.
Building cornices are constructed
brown Belden Brick ( #8523 - dark).
projects above the course below.
constructed brick shapes.
of a lighter, contrasting, greyish
Each of the four cornice courses
The cornices include specially
This contrasting greyish brown brick is also utilized in special
si.11'shapes at windows, and in recessed horizontal bands at arched
entry piers.
All parking lot facing windows are recessed 3' -4" from the face of
the structures (similar to Kinko's). All building entries are in
recessed arched window openings, similar in design to phase one.
The large arched entry piers project slightly, and step back at outside
corners to meet the face of each building.
window and entry frames are dark bronze anodized aluminum to match
phase I of the project.
site lighting fixtures are proposed to be square - head, dark bronze
anodized, by LSI Lighting Systems, to match match phase I of West
Village Center. Fixtures and bases will match height limits as
established by the City of Chanhassen.
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(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Bob Generous, Planner II
FROM: Steve A. Kirchman, Building Official
DATE: June 10, 1996
SUBJECT: 96 -7 SPR and 96 -2 CUP (West Village Center, Phase II, T. F. James Company)
I was asked to review the site plan proposal stamped "CITY OF CHANHASSEN, RECEIVED,
MAY 20 1995, CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT." for the above referenced project.
I have no comments or recommendations concerning this application at this time.
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.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Bob Generous, Senior Planner
FROM: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE: June 6, 1996
SUBJ: Request for Site Plan Approval for 3 Buildings in a
26,600 sq. ft. Commercial Development on
3.4 Acres, Conditional Use Permit to allow more
than one principal building on a lot. The property
is zoned BG, General Business District, and is
located on the NE corner of Kerber Blvd. &
West 78th Street, Lots 1 & 2, West Village Heights
2nd Addition, West Village Center, Phase II,
T.F. James Co.
Planning Case: 96 -7 Site Plan Review &
96.2 Conditional Use Permit
I have reviewed the site plan review for the above project. In order to comply with the
Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division, I have the following fire code or city
ordinance /policy requirements. The site plan review is based on the available information
submitted at this time. As additional plans or changes are submitted, the appropriate code or
policy items will be addressed.
1. A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, NSP, US West, cable TV, transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire
hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to City
Ordinance 9 -1.
2. The 6" DIP pipe which is to the north of building B should be continued with 6 ", and not
reduced to a 4 ". Contact the Fire Marshal for further details.
3. Provide for and show on plans post indicator valves for buildings A and B.
4. Fire lane signs and yellow curbing will be required. Contact the Fire Marshal for exact
locations of signs and curbing to be painted.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
Wednesday, JUNE 19,1996
at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
690 Coulter Drive
Project: West Village Center Phase II
Developer: T. F. James Company
Location: NE Corner of Powers Blvd.
and West 78th Street
Notice: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a development proposed in your
area. The applicant, T. F. James Company, requests site plan approval for three buildings in a
26,600 square foot commercial development on 3.4 acres and a conditional use permit to allow
more than one principal building on a lot, on property zoned BG, General Business District and
located on the northeast corner of Powers Blvd. and West 78th Street, Lots 1 and 2, West Village
Heights 2nd Addition, West Village Center, Phase II.
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 or 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 Bob at 937 -1900, ext. 141. 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.
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Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on June 6, 1996.,
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'Dean R Johnson Construction
Joan Foster
8984 Zachary Lane
, 981 Santa Vera Dr.
Maple Grove, MN 55369 -0028 Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Cynthia Yorks
969 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
nice Franson
0967 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phillip & D. Gleason
'thanhassen, 5 Santa Vera Drive
MN 55317
Stephanie Pikarski
957 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Mary Fischer
hanhassen, Santa Vera Drive
MN 55317
C ohn & M. Linden
949 Santa Vera Drive
l Chanhassen, MN 55317
k eanne Etem
35 Santa Vera Drive
' Chanhassen, MN 55317 -
0sandra & Mark Berger
F 9 .23 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Gary Johnson & T. Brigino
1929 Santa Vera Drive
hanhassen, MN 55317
k atfidia Hauck
f 5 Santa Vera Drive
anhassen, MN 55317
Colleen Healy
945 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Larry Zamor
951 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
T. F. James Company
Suite 500
6640 Shady Oak Road
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Craig & B. Hallett
983 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Andrew & C. Althauser
933 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Tracey Waldschmidt Constance Cook &
937 Santa Vera Drive Walter Tellegen
Chanhassen, MN 55317 939 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Timothy & J. Jones
925 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
John & J. Moberg
911 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
David & A. Mehl
917 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Luretta Larson
971 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Gerald Oberlander & B. Hayes
959 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Susan Conzet
947 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Beth Traver
927 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Paula Langer
913 Santa Vera Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Joanne Seten
7717 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Lori Carsik
7719 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Jennifer Peterson
7709 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
David & L. Larson
7715 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Jeffrey & D. Miller
7711 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Gregory & M. Peterson
7701 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Alan Lee Peter Voar
7705 Nicholas Way 7707 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Lydia Kiebzak Scott Grebe
7695 Nicholas Way 7697 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Joseph Cleveland Brent Carlson
7685 Nicholas Way 7687 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Monica Hanley
7691 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Chabhassen HRA
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN. 55317
Chad & L. Lea
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Charles & M. Walker
7693 Nicholas Way
7723 Nicholas Way
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
David & R. Hester
Nancy Metcalf
7699 Nicholas Way
7713 Nicholas Way': .
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
Elisabeth M. McVicar &
James & E. McVicar
7703 Nicholas Way
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Alan Lee Peter Voar
7705 Nicholas Way 7707 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Lydia Kiebzak Scott Grebe
7695 Nicholas Way 7697 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Joseph Cleveland Brent Carlson
7685 Nicholas Way 7687 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Monica Hanley
7691 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Chabhassen HRA
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN. 55317
Chad & L. Lea
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7693 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
David & R. Hester
7699 Nicholas Way
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
Matthew Mesenburg
7689 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Gene Haberman /Century Bank ECKANKAR
11455 Viking Drive Box 27300
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 New Hope, MN 55427 '
TACO BELL BOSTON MARKET
PERKINS
James & B. Lugourki
7721 Nicholas Way
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Planning Commission Meeting - June 19, 1996
13. The applicant shall submit a detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan for
review and approval by the city engineer.
' 14. The applicant shall work with MnDot to relocate the access point on TH 212 further to
the west. A deceleration lane should also be installed along westbound TH 212.
' All voted in favor and the motion caned.
' PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THREE BUILDINGS IN A 26,600
SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 3.4 ACRES AND A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MORE THAN ONE PRINCIPAL BUILDING
ON A LOT, ON PROPERTY ZONED BG, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND
LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF POWERS BLVD. AND WEST 78TH
' STREET, LOTS 1 AND 2, WEST VILLAGE HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION, WEST VILLAGE
CENTER, PHASE H, T.F. JAMES COMPANY.
' Due to a faulty tape, the staff presentation, the applicant's presentation and some of the
commission's discussion was not recorded. Taping begins again at this point in the
commission discussion.
Conrad: I really don't have any questions Madam Chair.
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Mancino: So you're okay with the ... on the west side. When you drive up and park right
here, this is what you're going to see. When you drive up to Building A and parking in the
parking spaces right here.
Conrad: Yeah.
Mancino: And you were talking about the ... Are there any plantings? There are two trees
right here. There's not a lot of foundation plantings around the buildings, correct? There's
more of the perimeter.
Charlie James: One thing that I want to point out here, and maybe it's because most of them
are dead but this drawing does not take into account the boulevard trees that the city has. I've
got a little bit... In this area here, there is plantings ... I know that there are some evergreens
here, in this area. They're looking at little peaked right now but we didn't show those on our
drawings. This is part of the city boulevard thing so these are in addition... Foundation
plantings. Well.
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Mancino: Question. You know was that a design decision that you made or?
Charlie James: Well here was, okay. One of the things that's a little different on this site, and
I'm going to take you back to the Kinko's. I guess this is something I hadn't thought of and
you're raising a point here because we could have potentially I suppose have some beds in
this area but keep in mind that on these buildings here, we don't have the big canopy like is
on in front of Paper Warehouse and Pilgrim and all that because the site is so narrow, that by
the time you add that on ... you can't lay this parking out to meet all the setbacks. So
something had to give here. We had to meet the parking requirements. We had to come in
under 70% hard surface, draining surface, and so something had to give here so what we did
is that the canopy in the back of this building is only approximately 3 or 4 feet wide but we
just didn't want to have this cantilever out in space so we brought these, in essence what are
fake columns down because they will suggest the columns that are on the front of the retail
right now. But I suppose there is some potential to add some plantings underneath that. Is
that what we have?
Aanenson: You have planter boxes actually in front of, on the other side of Byerly's.
Charlie James: Okay, yeah. There is a potential to put some plantings underneath this
overhang, beneath the windows. Yeah. And I guess there's some foundation plantings along
here ... In these areas here, there's potential area here, probably 3 or 4 feet wide where we
could put in some junipers or something...
Mancino: I think design wise it would be nice to soften it up. Kind of the institutional look
it has with a little bit of landscaping.
Charlie James: Well we'd be happy to look at that. I guess particularly if it's consistent with
what we've got elsewhere.
Mancino: Any other questions? I think that's it. Thank you. May I have a motion to open
this for a public hearing please, and a second.
Fmmakes moved, Mehl seconded to open the public healing. The public hearing was opened.
Mancino: This is open for a public hearing. Anyone wishing to address the Planning
Commission at this time, please do so now. Seeing none, may I have a motion to close the
public hearing.
Farmakes moved, Mehl seconded to close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed.
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Mancino: Comments. Don.
' Mehl: I don't think it's too bad. I'm pretty happy with it. I think it's going to architecturally
blend very nicely with the development to the east... I'm a little concerned about, I see there's
some landscaping on the north perimeter, but what we've got up there are townhouses that are
' up on the hill. I don't know how much you can shield one from the other. The folks up
there in the townhouses are going to be kind of looking down at the trees and the tops of the
trees and the tops of the buildings.
' Mancino: They look down on the whole city.
' Mehl: Yes, right. And I haven't seen what kind of landscaping is done behind the Byerly's
building... I assume that this will be similar to that. But I'm reasonably happy with it. I think
it's...
' Mancino: Okay, thank you. Jeff.
Farmakes: I'm concerned ... to take the position. I look at these drawings to the east and west
of Building A and B is shielding the view. I think if that's the case at all... You're going to
be able to see the west side of Building B kind of, from cross angles you're going to be able
to see, even the insides of the building or the inner section of the building to the east and
west of those buildings. I think that the same recessing the detailing on what's going on with
Building C should be incorporated to the east and west of Building B and A. Again to avoid
the kind of slabbiness that we're getting out of the Kinko's building.
Mancino: So what I see as Building C, which says west elevation with the reveals.
Farmakes: That's *an attempt to address that issue and make it a palatable from different sight
angles. I think you're still going to have a problem with the larger buildings and i.e. you
have a larger building, you have a longer sight line. So from various angles you're going to
see that. I don't think that those are incredibly adding to the cost versus just going with... I
think that like I said, I think... I'm not sure if Building C can commit to that, that that is not
the developer leaves, it's tried to be re- developed...
Mancino: Pardon? Not sufficient parking?
Farmakes: Right. I guess I have no further comments.
Mancino: Thank you. Kevin.
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Joyce: I don't think I have anything else to add.
Mancino: Ladd.
Conrad: No. I think we should make Charlie sweat a little bit more. It's too easy. Actually
yeah, I don't have a lot of comments. I made it earlier, I really don't like the access. It's too
bad. The thought that we actually could have pulled the building forward and really done
some different things but that's not an alternative. Generally the parking lot is pretty clean.
It's, I actually like the parking lot. The first time in a long time I've seen a parking lot look
rather simple and straight forward. Design wise, I think the designs on the front elevations
are interesting and I like them. And I'm having a real tough time on some of the east /west
elevations in terms of knowing what to do with them. There are plantings that go in there to
break it up. But I think I'd like Charlie to take a good look at what we could do. The corner
building, Building C I think was done real nicely for the corner building. It broke up all four
elevations real nicely and I compliment Charlie and probably staff for doing that. I think
that's pretty good. I'd really like to see, you know there are a couple areas on, especially the
west elevations on A and probably B. I'm not sure. Yeah, and B. I guess I'd like to, I'd
support Jeffs comments on that. See if we could pull in some of what we did on C to those
elevations. Otherwise I think it's a well done project.
Mancino: Craig.
Peterson: The only additional comment that I would offer is, the one thing I'm uncomfortable
with would be really what the drive -thru is on Building C. All of us have spoken about this
being the main entrance to the city and the first thing we're going to see, albeit small drive up
window, without a display perhaps but with something there. It will be a drive up window on
a rather large wall with cars stopping there and it's the first thing you're going to see when
you look at this development. I look at, can that be placed on the north side and still
following the flow of the traffic? Smarter minds that I have to decide that, and maybe...
already have but maybe that should be reconsidered ... don't like that drive thru window where
it is.
Mancino: That's a good comment. Any other comments? I concur with the last two
comments on the east and west sides of the buildings. To add some reveal to them. Design
reveals and to look at... The only other comment I would make is, it would be wonderful to
add some more landscaping to the west side of Kinko's as we enter and come up, because it's
the main entrance of that whole area. Of that Phase II and right now it has the feeling of
look up the back side of the building and I just think visually making it interesting
would help quite a bit. Otherwise those are my comments. May I have a motion please.
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Farmakes: I'll make a motion that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Site
Plan #96 -7 for 26,600 square feet of commercial development for three buildings and a
Conditional Use Permit #96 -2 to permit more than one building on a lot for West Village
Center... Phase II, subject to the following conditions, 1 through 19. And to add number 20.
Staff and the applicant look at incorporating detailing on C to the east and west of Building A
and B. And 21. Do you want to take that?
Mancino: Oh, add additional landscaping to the west side of Kinko's building.
Farmakes: The west side of Kinko's building. Do you concur with that?
Peterson: Friendly amendment?
Farmakes: Friendly amendment. To the west side, 22 then would be the, to look at the
different possibilities for traffic.
Mancino: Any discussion? Is there a second to the motion?
Mehl: Second.
Fmmakes moved, Mehl seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
Site Plan 996 -7 for 26,600 square feet of commercial development for three buildings and a
Conditional Use Permit 996 -2 to permit more than one building on a lot for West Village
Center Phase II, subject to the following conditions:
' 1. The applicant and /or contractor shall notify the City upon encountering any existing
drain tile on the site. The City will determine whether or not the drain tile can be
abandoned or relocated.
' 2. Additional erosion control fence (Type I) shall be installed along the westerly and
easterly property lines. Erosion control measures shall be in place and maintained at all
times until the site has been fully restored and revegetated and removal is authorized by
the City.
' 3. The applicant shall obtain and receive the necessary permits from the regulatory
agencies such as the Watershed District, Carver County Highway Department and
Chanhassen Building Department.
' 4. All drive aisles with two -way traffic shall be a minimum of 26 feet wide face of curb to
face of curb.
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5.
If earthwork material is to be hauled to or from the site, the applicant shall submit to
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City staff the designated haul routes for approval prior to hauling activities commencing.
Hauling easterly along West 78th Street through the downtown will not be permitted.
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All construction vehicles shall access the site at approve rock construction entrances
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only. The applicant will be required to maintain haul routes and clean the streets of any
dirt and mud accumulated from vehicles tracking. Any damage to city streets, curb, or
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other public facilities will be the responsibility of the applicant.
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The existing boulevard trees along West 78th Street shall be preserved /protected from
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the site improvements. The applicant shall be responsible for replacement up to one
year after the site work has been completed.
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8.
The applicant shall be responsible for adjustments to the City's utility manholes and gate
valves impacted by the site improvements.
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9.
The applicant shall submit a detailed traffic control plan to the City for review and
approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
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10.
The sidewalk shall be relocated to align with the proposed sidewalk in front of the
building located in the southwest corner of the site.
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11.
A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, NSP, US West, cable TV, transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire
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hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to City
Ordinance 9 -1.
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12.
The 6" DIP pipe which is to the north of building B should be continued with 6" and
not reduced to a 4 ". Contact the Fire Marshal for further details.
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Provide for and show on lans post indicator valves for Buildings A and B.
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Fire lane signs and yellow curbing will be required. Contact the Fire Marshal for exact
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locations of signs and curbing to be painted.
15.
The proposed lighting will be consistent with the lighting used at West Village Center,
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dark bronze anodized with square heads. Lighting shall use shielded fixtures and be
directed away from public right -of -way and adjacent residential property. Sufficient
lighting shall be provided to illuminate all areas of the parking lot to provide adequate
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levels of safety. To minimize off -site impacts, light levels as measured at the property
line shall not exceed one -half foot candle.
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16.
The development shall comply with City Code (Section 20 -1303) in the installation of
development signage. The proposed development has two street frontages. One ground
sign may be permitted per street frontage with a maximum height of eight feet and a
maximum sign area of 64 square feet. One wall business sign is permitted per street
frontage. Wall signs may be located on the south elevation of Building A, the south and
west elevations of Building B, and the south and east elevations of Building C and shall
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not exceed seven percent of the total area of the south elevation for Building A, five
percent and 11 percent for the south and west elevations, respectively, of Building B,
and 13 percent per elevation for the south and east elevations of Building C. A separate
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sign permit application shall be required for all signage.
17.
The applicant must increase parking lot plantings to total 26 overstory trees. It will be
necessary to make use of planting spaces on peninsulas and near parking lot edges to
meet requirements. Ornamentals may not be used in parking lot.
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The applicant must increase plantings along north perimeter to meet buffer yard
totals.
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The applicant should also provide additional plantings (shrubs and trees) to the east of
Building A to help soften the expanse of building.
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20.
Staff and the applicant look at incorporating detailing on C to the east and west of
Building A and B.
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21.
Additional landscaping be added to the west side of the Kinko's building.
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22.
Staff and the applicant look at different traffic designs for the drive thru.
All voted in favor and the motion cmiied.
Charlie James: I'm not saying this because just want to make in h I '
y g � e a point that. don't know if
' any of you were aware of this. I was sort of taken by surprise but the National Association
of Office, Industrial Parks and ... a nationwide organization and the Minnesota Shopping Center
Association, which I'm not a member... selected West Village Center as the best shopping
' center under 100,000 square feet. At first I thought it was going to be like...birthday party
you know, and I wasn't going to go but we were up against some very ... project centers like
Opus and the Circuit City Plaza at 494 and Lyndale ... and some other. And the only reason
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I'm bringing this up is, as far as I'm concerned we got there together. There was a lot of...
and hair pulling but it's through many minds are better than just one mind... So the drive thru
thing could be problematic for those people. People in this country drive on the wrong side
of the car so, but it's kind of...so the point I'm trying to make is, I was honored by that and
you all should be honored by that.
Mancino: Well congratulations. Thank you.
Conrad: Charlie, make sure you release that story to the Villager. They'd sure like to see
that in at least the local newspaper and probably the Association is going to send out a
release on that but make sure it gets in here. That's fun to hear.
PUBLIC HEARING:
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 20 -1124. REQUIRED NUMBER OF
ON -SITE PARKING SPACES, BY AMENDING SECTION WE, TO CHANGE THE
REQUIRED NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES WITHIN A PARKING LOT
TO MEET MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE AND STATE LAW
REQUIREMENTS.
Shaimin Al -Jaff presented the staff repot on this item.
Mancino: Thank you. Any questions for staff at this point?
Conrad: It's hard to believe we changed but I think your wording is right. I never see people
in handicap parking stalls but obviously it's based on more information than I have.
Peterson: I find it incredible too. I totally disagree with the State...
Mancino: Do you ever have a hard time parking?
Peterson: Only when it's raining and snowing.
Conrad: Somebody's using it. A non - handicap is using it.
Mancino: Let's see, may I have a motion and a second to open this for a public hearing
please?
Faimakes moved, Mehl seconded to open the public healing. The public hewing was opened.
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