7. Chanhassen Entertainment Center: Preliminary & Final Plat.CITY OF
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CASE #: SUB #96-17
By: Al-Jaff.v
PROPOSAL: 1. Preliminary and final Plat approval to replat three lots and three
outlots into three lots and one outlot, Chanhassen Entertainment
Center,
2. Phasing construction/remodeling of the Entertainment Center into
two phases.
LOCATION: North of the railroad tracks and Pauly Drive, east of Market Boulevard and
South of West 78th Street
APPLICANT: Lotus Realty Services, Inc. Bloomberg Companies & Dan and Stephen Dahlin
P. O. Box 235 P.O. Box 730, Chanhassen, MN 55317 and
Chanhassen, MN 55317 296 N. Pascal, St. Paul 55075, respectively
PRESENT ZONING: BG, General Business District and CBD, Central Busine t - Administrato7
ACREAGE: Approximately 6.3 acres
Modified
DENSITY: N/A
Dabs Submitted to Commission
ADJACENT ZONING AND
LAND USE: Date Submitted to Council
N - CBD, Filly's and Country Suites Hotel h- 9 -
S - BG, Western Railroad, American Community Bank, and Paulys
E - CBD, Frontier Center
W - PUD, Market,Square
WATER AND SEWER: Available to the site.
PHYSICAL CHARACTER.: A level parcel with an existing building, parking lot, and bus
shelter.
2000 LAND USE PLAN: Commercial
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PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting preliminary and final plat approval and phasing of remodeling of the
Entertainment Center into two phases.
' The platting includes property from the Bloomberg Addition as well as the Chanhassen Mall
Addition. The purpose of replatting is to provide a separate lot for the Cinema and
Entertainment Complex. The phasing of the remodeling of the Entertainment Complex is due to
the fact that the Cinema developer is ready to proceed with construction while the Entertainment
Center developer has not completed the financing package yet. The phasing of the development
' will include the reconstruction of the facade, the parking lot, and the railing surrounding the
building. All these improvements are proposed to be provided for the Cinema portion only.
Staff is unaware as to when the Entertainment Center will be able to proceed. However, the
applicant is working diligently to workout the details of their finances. Without approval of the
phasing, the Cinema will not proceed, thus no development.
There are two areas of concern with staff. One is the appearance of the building. Should the
Entertainment Center fail to remodel their portion, only half of the exterior will be remodeled.
The second is, should the Cinema be held captive because the Entertainment Center is not able to
proceed at this time. Staff has looked into alternatives that would ensure the completion of the
project, however, the City has no means of requiring the Entertainment Center to complete the
project. The main incentive that the City is offering at this time is the funding assistance (Tax
Increment Financing) from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
' Staff is recommending approval of the subdivision with conditions outlined in the staff report.
As to the phasing of the project, we believe that there are adequate incentives offered by the City,
as well as the added business the new image will create, that the owners of the Entertainment
' Center will complete the project. Based upon the forgoing, staff is recommending the Planning
Commission consider approving the phasing of the remodeling of the Entertainment Complex.
' BACKGROUND
On January 22, 1996, the City Council approved the Site Plan for the Entertainment Complex (#95-
' 21 SPR). As a condition of approval for the Entertainment Complex, the applicant was required to
replat the underlying property to provide a separate lot for the Entertainment Center and a second
lot for the Cinema. The applicant is proposing replatting lots in the Bloomberg and Chanhassen
' Mall Subdivision. The replatting will provide for separate ownership of the parcels. Current
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layout of the buildings in relation to the property lines, do not meet building code requirements.
The replat will remedy this situation.
SUBDIVISION
The subdivision includes the replatting of three lots and three outlots into three lots and one
outlot. Lot 1, Block 1, Frontier Cinema Addition, will house the Cinema. Outlot A will contain
parking for the Cinema. Outlots B and C are currently owned by the Cinema and will be deeded
back to the Entertainment Center since portions of the Entertainment Center is located within
these two outlots. Lot 1, Block 1, Entertainment Complex will house the Entertainment Center
which consist of the Bowling Ally, Pauly's restaurant, and retail shops. The reason for replatting
is to create separate lots for the Cinema and Entertainment Center. Both lots will have access to
Pauly's Drive either via direct frontage or cross access easements.
The property being replatted contains buildings that are being redeveloped into new uses. Some of
these buildings do not comply with current building code requirements for exterior wall protection
at property lines. As the buildings are redeveloped and property is replatted, the buildings must be
made to comply with the building code.
Table 5-A of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) regulates wall and opening protection for
buildings based on location on the property. The same table also regulates the construction type of
the building walls. Generally, for the project under consideration, no openings are permitted in
walls less than five feet from a property line and walls within five feet of the property line must be
of four-hour noncombustible construction.. These requirements may affect the north and east walls
of the building contained in the Entertainment Complex plat and the north and west walls of the
building contained in the Frontier Cinema Addition plat. The developers and owners should be
aware of the building code requirements since they will undoubtedly affect the scope of the project.
PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE
On August 21, 1996, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved this application. The one
issue that raised some concern among the commissioners was what if the financing for the
remainder of the project does not come through. The worst case scenario is that the City will end
up with half of an improved building.
RECOMMENDATION
PHASING CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
The City Council approves phasing of the construction of the Entertainment Complex.
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SUBDIVISION
"The City Council approves Subdivision 96-17 for the Entertainment Complex and Frontier
Cinema Addition as shown in plans submitted July 15, 1996, and subject to the following
conditions:
Existing buildings shall comply with the requirements of Uniform Building Code Chapter
34, "Existing Structures."
2. Engineering Department Conditions:
FRONTIER CINEMA ADDITION PLAT
a. The final plat should dedicate a 10-foot wide drainage and utility easement along
the south side of Lot 2 and Outlot A.
b. The final plat should also show existing easements of record across the parcel.
The City has a sanitary sewer easement which intersects the parcel.
C. The applicant should supply the City with a $400 escrow for review and recording
the documents for the City Attorney's office.
ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX PLAT
a. The final plat should show the existing easements of record across the parcel. The
City has an existing sewer and water line that intersects the parcel that should be
denoted on the final plat. The easement width should be a minimum of 20 feet
wide.
b. The applicant should supply the City with a financial escrow in the amount of
$250 for review and recording of the final plat by the City Attorney's office."
IAttachments
1. Memo From Mark Littfin, dated August 15, 1996.
2. Memo from Dave Hempel dated August 14, 1996
3. Memo from Steve Kirchman dated August 13, 1996.
4. Planning Commission minutes dated August 21, 1996.
5. Plat dated July 15, 1996.
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 i CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 0 FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II
FROM: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE: August 15, 1996
SUBJECT: Request for preliminary plat approval to re -plat three lots and three outlots into
three lots and one outlot in an area zoned GB, general business and CBD, central
business district, located north of the railroad tracks, east of Market Blvd. and
south of West 781h Street, Chanhassen Entertainment Center, Lotus Realty.
I have reviewed the preliminary plat approval to 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 review of the preliminary plat for approval was 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.
No comments at this time.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 0 FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sharmin Al-Jaff, Senior Planner
FROM: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer �f
DATE: August 14, 1996 �"
SUBJ: Review of Preliminary Plat for Entertainment Complex and Frontier Cinema
Addition - File No. 96-24 LUR
Upon review of the plat documents prepared by Otto & Associates, I offer the following
comments and recommendations:
FRONTIER CINEMA ADDITION PLAT
1. The final plat should dedicate a 10-foot wide drainage and utility easement along the south side
of Lot 2 and Outlot A.
2. The final plat should also show existing easements of record across the parcel. The City has a
sanitary sewer easement which intersects the parcel.
3. The applicant should supply the City with a $400 escrow for review and recording the
documents for the City Attorney's office.
ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX PLAT
1. The final plat should show the existing easements of record across the parcel. The City has an
existing sewer and water line that intersects the parcel that should be denoted on the final plat.
The easement width should be a minimum of 20 feet wide.
2. The applicant should supply the City with a financial escrow in the amount of $250 for review
and recording of the final plat by the City Attorney's office.
c: Charles Folch, Director of Public Works
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 • FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II
FROM: Steve A. Kirchman, Building Officials `1<
DATE: August 13, 1996
SUBJECT: 95-21 SPR (Chanhassen Entertainment Center, Lotus Realty)
I was asked to review the preliminary plat proposal stamped "CITY OF CHANHASSEN, AUG 05
1996, BUILDING DEPARTMENT' and "CITY OF CHANHASSEa AUG 1.3 1996, BUILDING
DEPARTMENT" for the above referenced project.
Analysis:
The property being replatted contained building that are being redeveloped to new uses. Some of these
building do not comply with building code requirements for exterior wall protection at property lines. As
the building are redeveloped and property is replatted the building must be made to comply with the
building code.
Table 5-A of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) regulates wall and opening protection for buildings based
on location on the property. The same table also regulates the construction type of the building walls.
Generally, for the project under consideration, no openings are permitted in walls less than five feet from a
property line and walls within five feet of the property line must be of four-hour noncombustible
construction.. These requirements may affect the north and east walls of the building contained in the
Entertainment Complex plat and the north and west walls of the building contained in the Frontier Cinema
Addition plat. The developers and owners should be aware of the building code requirements since they
will undoubtedly affect the scope of the project.
Recommendation:
The following condition should be included with the conditions of approval:
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
' APPLICANT: Lotus Realty Services, Inc. OWNER: Bloomberg Companies and
Chan Ventures, LL
P.O. Box 730, Chanhassen and
' ADDRESS: P.O. Box 235 ADDRESS: 296 N- Pascal , St. 'Pail'
respectively
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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TELEPHONE (Day time)
934-4538
Fax
TELEPHONE: 934-5472
1.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
11.
Vacation of ROW/Easements
2.
Conditional Use Permit
12.
Variance
3.
Interim Use Permit
13.
Wetland Alteration Permit
4.
Non -conforming Use Permit
14.
Zoning Appeal
5.
Planned Unit Development
15.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
6.
Rezoning
7.
Sign Permits
8.
Sign Plan Review
Notification Signs
9.
Site Plan Review
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Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost"
($50 CUP/SPR/VACNAR/WAP/Metes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
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Subdivision
TOTAL FEE $ 150.00
A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must
included with the application.
Twenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted.
8'/z" X 11" Reduced copy of transparency for each plan sheet.
` NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
' " Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract
PROJECT NAME Entertainment Complex
LOCATION Pauly Drive & Market Boulevard
LEGAL DESCRIPTION See proposed plats for proposed new legals.
PRESENT ZONING CBD & BG
REQUESTED ZONING No change requested
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION CBD & BG
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION No change requested
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST To enable the property owners to proceed with the
redevelopment of the parcels.
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 application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying
with all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party
whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of
ownership (either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the
authorized person to make this 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
understand 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 my knowledge. 1
LQ''TIJS RE4LTY j4f RY rCES , INC.
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The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the
meeting. if not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
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' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW
' CITY OF CHANHASSEN
' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a
public hearing on Wednesday, August 21, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in
Chanhassen City Hall, 690 Coulter Drive. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the application
' of Lotus Realty request a Preliminary Plat approval to replat three lots and three outlots into three
lots and one outlot in an area zoned BG, General Business and CBD, Central Business District,
located north of the railroad tracks, east of Market Boulevard and south of West 78th Street,
' Chanhassen Entertainment Center.
A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review at City Hall
' during regular business hours.
All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions
' with respect to this proposal.
Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II
Phone: 937-1900, ext. 120
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Amoco American Oil Co. B. C. Burdick
Property Tax Dept. 426 Lake Street
200 E. Randolph Dr. MC 2408 Excelsior, MN 55331
Chicago, IL 60601-7125
Chanhassen Realty Co. Chan Retail Ltd. Partnership
1589 Hwy. 7 c/o Weis Asset Mgmt., Inc.
Hopkins, MN 55343 8424 Irwin Road
Bloomington, MN 55437
Robert Dittrich Phillip & Nancy Hillman
1827 Crestview Drive c/o Tom & Kay Klingelhutz
New Ulm, MN 56073 Rt. 3, Box I I8A
Annandale, MN 55302
Gerald Schlenk, Jean vonBank Arthur & D. Kerber
Mary Goetz 511 Chan View
225 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Mike Ramsey Thomas & Mary Lou Krueger
501 West 79`h Street 7136 Utica Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Market Square Assoc. II, LLC John M. Havlik, Jr.
470 West 78th Street Box 195
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Gary L. Brown Gale Pelcl
1831 Koehnen Circle W. 505 Chan View
Excelsior, MN 55331 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Michael Sorenson Richard W. Steiner, Jr.
Rt. 2,.Box 187K P. O. Box 1717
Belle Plain, MN 56011 Whitefish, MT 59937
Charles R. Wechterman Waterfront Associates
Shelly Mehl-Wechterman 440 Union Place
509 Chan View Excelsior, MN 55331
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Minnegasco, Inc.
201 7th Street St.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mithun Enterprises, Inc.
900 Wayzata Blvd. E.
Wayzata, MN 55391
Chanhassen Inn
531 W. 79th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Church of St. Hubert
7707 Great Plains Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Holiday Station Stores, Inc.
4567 80th Street W.
Bloomington, MN 55437
Al H. Klingelhutz
Gerald W. Schlenk
8600 Great Plains Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Market Square Assoc. Partnership ,
200 W. Hwy. 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
Heritage Park Apts.
c/o Thies & Talle Mgmt., Inc.
470 West 78th Street, Box 25
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Gerald & L. Schlenk
225 W. 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
301 Main Street E.
Lexington, KY 40507
Donald F. McCarville
3349 Warner Lane
Mound, MN 55364
Ronald Dubbe & Ralph Molnau
356 West 3 % Street
Waconia, MN 55387
H
fhchard &Mary Rasmussen
C 3 han View
anhassen,, MN 55317
Twin Cities Western Railroad
1 95 12th Street East
lencoe, MN 55336
tilbar Properties
7811 Great Plains Blvd.
Ihanhassen, MN 55317
res Plus
0 West 791h Street
anhassen, MN 55317
Mark & Rose Ann Schlenk
501 Chan View, P. O. Box 145
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dean H. L. Wallentine
507 Chan View
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Chan Medical Arts Ltd. Partnership
470 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Applebee's International
4551 West 107`h, Suite 100
Overland Park, KS 66207
State Bank of Chanhassen
680 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Wendy's International, Inc.
40 Shuman Blvd., Suite 130
Naperville, IL 60563
Chan Medical Arts II, LLC
470 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Planning Commission Meeting - August 21, 1996
when the future parking is added B612 concrete curb and gutter will be required. The
parking stall corners shall have radii of five feet. The west and south sides of the
warehouse building shall provide a buffer area between the drive aisle and the building.
14. All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately restored with
seed and disc -mulched or wood fiber blanket or sod within two weeks of completion of
each activity in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook.
15. The applicant shall move the berm from the east property line to the north property
line to help screen the parking lot and dock area. The berm shall be planted with
coniferous trees, i.e. arborvitae hedge to provide year round screening.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Mancino: The motion carries and goes to City Council.
Aanenson: The 9`h.
Mancino: On?
Aanenson: September 9`h
Mancino: September 9`h. Thank you.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST TO REPLAT THREE LOTS AND THREE
OUTLOTS INTO THREE LOTS AND ONE OUTLOT AND PHASING
CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING OF THE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX INTO
TWO PHASES, IN AN AREA ZONED BG, GENERAL BUSINESS AND CBD,
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, LOCATED NORTH OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS,
EAST OF MARKET BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF WEST 78r11 STREET,
CHANHASSEN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, LOTUS REALTY,
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item.
Mancino: Is the applicant here?
Vemelle Clayton: I'm Vernelle Clayton, 422 Santa Fe Circle... should probably say is, just to
review this a little bit more. As you know several months ago we approved this from a
complex... facade, boardwalk, and parking ... are coming back in for subdivision. When we
started, so we. re back in for a subdivision. Everything's taken a little bit longer than we thought
it would but it's not that things haven't been happening for the project. At the time we started
this project, back when we were thinking it would be all developed as one entity and we brought
it in as one entity. As it evolved and before we went through the planning process, planning
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approval process, it became apparent that it would be three entities but the groups always worked
together in retaining the same architect and ... and so forth to work together to present one project.
It probably should have occurred to us that three entities would probably not get their financing,
their planning, everything done at exactly the same time and as it happened, it hasn't. So we are
here now tonight and the request was initiated primarily by folks that are working with the
cinema group. That might be somewhat confusing... who those folks ... as well. Currently the
Bloomberg Company owns the Frontier portion of the building, which was approved as a
separate phase. Initially that was approved ... to be done as a separate phase. Bloomberg
Companies also owns the building which sometimes is called a warehouse. Sometimes it's
called the city building and recently it's been called the cinema building. That's all separate
buildings. It's under separate ownership now. The other, the third entity is the Dahlin group
who, because he is sort of functioning as the mortgagee and possession of the bowling alley, that
used to be owned by another group that didn't make the payments on things, including payments
to him, he has taken over control of the bowling alley and is the third portion of this project.
Third entity in this project. That currently is a separate building too. So we're already dealing
with three separate buildings. The platting tonight cleans up, as she says, allows them an
entrance. Allows an entrance into the cinema building by adding a little bit to that, to each side
to allow them... It cleans up the separation to the north. Separation from that building with the,
what's called the Animal Fair building which is part of the hotel complex or... It also cleans up
some problems at the south side, as she said. There's some, what's been called...Outlot that is
actually right in front of the door. That's got to become a part of the bowling complex. So what
we're doing is cleaning up areas. Providing areas of land that will provide access and creating
two separate lots. Two separate plats. So we're asking for approval of two separate plats
tonight. That is, before I go into the architecture, there's been a lot of confusion as we've talked
here about who owns what and what kind... Did I clarify it?
Mancino: Yes, I think you did. But there still is one outlot so we're going to end up with three
lots and one outlot.
Vemelle Clayton: The reason we're ending up with an outlot is that it's Bloomberg Companies'
request that the parking lot be considered an outlot. Which exists as an outlot.
Mancino: And that is Outlot A.
Vemelle Clayton: And that will be the parking lot that is required to serve both... projects as was
approved by the Planning Commission and Council.
Mancino: And I'm sorry I'm so, I want to say dense but Block 1 is a parking, or the open area at
this point.
Vernelle Clayton: No.
Mancino: It goes between the buildings?
Vemelle Clayton: I can't see where... Block 1 on the new plat?
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Mancino: Which says entertainment complex. Vernelle, this is what we have.
Aanenson: You're right Nancy, that's between the Frontier building and the, right.
Mancino: Okay. So Animal Fair was right here? Animal Fair building.
Vernelle Clayton: Bowling alley is here. This is the theater. Animal Fair is up here.
Aanenson: That'd be this area right here.
Mancino: And then this is all ... and this is that open area. Then this is, okay. Thank you.
Vernelle Clayton: Any other questions? I just brought along the two renderings so you can see
what we're talking about... The bottom one is the one that you're familiar with. It was the color
rendering that was done during site plan approval, and subsequently we had Truman Howell, the
same gentleman that did this, put together another plan that was kind, put it all in a package. The
boardwalk, the facade and the... perspective rather than a front elevation. And so what is
occurring then is this is the dividing line. This is the theater up front from here over to here and
this is the... Well this is all entertainment but... This is the bowling building here. This would
be Pauly's from here to here. This is the primary entrance. This is the small retail section here.
And from here over it's the theater. So if you put your hand across there, if these folks went first,
that's what you'd see. That part would be improved over there. Cover this up and these folks go
first, then that's what you'd see is approved here, and the way it is now for the other area.
So ... we like to think, and I guess as we've been talking with staff and so forth, and I think the
staff ...is that worse case you'll get part of a building first and... Best case, they'll all get their
act together and we'll be able to start the process at the same time. And both parties are making
great strides and moving in that direction... But there is a very important time issue involved
here in that... for some of these buildings that are currently leased... They're currently vacant and
they just can't afford to let them stay vacant much longer and so they need to know if they're
going to be able to have, these folks that are here tonight... cinema. Bob Copeland I think you've
met, is involved in the cinema. And Herb Bloomberg and Clayton Johnson from the Bloomberg
Companies are involved in the transition with the building for the cinema and if that transaction
can't be assured of going forward ... so we have a time problem and...
Mancino: Any questions? Vernelle, does the replatting affect any TIF funding at all?
Vernelle Clayton: Any what?
Mancino: TIF funding.
Vernelle Clayton: The replatting is a condition of approval of the project so it has to occur for
the project to go forward ... your approval and Council approval and that approval...
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Mancino: And you will be coming back to us soon, if we go ahead with this, and show us, we'll
be doing a site plan review of the cinema?
Vemelle Clayton: The site plan of the cinema has occurred.
Mancino: So it's completely done?
Vemelle Clayton: The project has been completed approved, right.
Mancino: So how much of this is going to be done if we approve this? Is it just the building? Is
it the landscaping?
Vemelle Clayton: ...but one of the things I want to make clear is what you're doing. The staff
report is written from the perspective that the cinema folks came in and said they want to get
going. The bowling people weren't quite ready to go. And it's written from that perspective.
But approving this means either one can go. You're approving two separate plats can be
recorded separately. So either one can go. Just to make that clear. If, from the perspective of the
staff report and... that the cinema folks want to get going, their facade ends here.
Mancino: So they do a third of the landscaping now? I mean how does this all work?
Vemelle Clayton: The other thing that would occur that is of benefit to the total appearance is
that Bloomberg's have this going, Bloomberg would then proceed with, number one the parking
lot which is over here. So we would have, instead of a rough road back there, we'd have a...
parking lot and they would ... which they would not be able to do if they couldn't do the parking
lot in conjunction with the cinema. So it's very likely that we would get this building...
Mancino: And will there be a temporary entrance be put on that building? On the cinema
building?
Vemelle Clayton: They have their permanent. They do all of their, all of the work...
Mancino: Okay. Because I wondered if you were entering the cinema because to be quite frank I
can't remember if you're entering it from.
Vemelle Clayton: From the comer.
Aanenson: The comer, yeah. There's a little marquee facade.
Mancino: Okay.
Vemelle Clayton: It's probably easier to relate to that ... with this one.
Mancino: Okay. Any other questions at this point?
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Joyce: How about if they never get the financing?
Vemelle Clayton: You mean the bowling alley?
Joyce: Well it sounds like you're going forward with the cinema.
Vemelle Clayton: Well they're both moving. I mean they're both working.
Joyce: Either one. Let's say either one doesn't get the financing.
Mancino: Worse case.
Joyce: Worse case scenario.
Vemelle Clayton: Ever?
Joyce: Yeah. I mean it just falls apart.
Mancino: Yeah. What would happen worse case scenario.
Aanenson: Then it stays the way it is.
Vemelle Clayton: That's right. You'd have part of it improved.
Joyce: You'd have part of it approved and but part of it would stay the same.
Vemelle Clayton: Which is bottom line what we've been saying, worse case is the building
would look partly better.
Mancino: So then if you had someone else come in and wanting to divide and do something
differently, does this, does our site plan review, what we have approved carries with the land or it
would be?
Aanenson: It carries with the land. They'd have to come back to you to amend that.
Joyce: I guess that was one of my questions...
Mancino: Okay, any other questions? Jeff? Any questions? Bob. No. Thank you. Anyone
else from your team presenting?
Vernelle Clayton: No.
Mancino: Thank you. May I have a motion and a second to open this for a public hearing.
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Farmakes moved, Joyce seconded to open the public hearing. 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. Seeing none, may I have a motion and a second to close
the public hearing.
Farmakes moved, Joyce seconded to close the public hearing. The public hearing was
closed.
Mancino: Okay, comments. Jeff.
Farmakes: I have no comments on this.
Mancino: Okay, Kevin.
Joyce: I think I made my concerns. I don't have any problem with this.
Mancino: Bob.
Skubic: It looks fine to me.
Mancino: Okay. I don't have any either at this point. May I have a motion please.
Farmakes: I make a motion that the Planning Commission recommend approval of subdivision
#96-17 for the Entertainment Complex and Frontier Cinema Addition as shown in the plans
submitted July 15, 1996 and subject to the following conditions, 1 through 2.
Mancino: Is there a second?
Skubic: Second.
Mancino: Any discussion?
Farmakes moved, Skubic seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
Subdivision #96-17 for the Entertainment Complex and Frontier Cinema Addition as
shown in the plans submitted July 15,1996, and subject to the following conditions:
1. Existing buildings shall comply with the requirements of Uniform Building Code Chapter
34, "Existing Structures".
2. Engineering Department Conditions:
FRONTIER CINEMA ADDITION PLAT
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a. The final plat should dedicate a 10 foot wide drainage and utility easement along the
south side of Lot 2 and Outlot A.
b. The final plat should also show existing easements of record across the parcel. The
City has a sanitary sewer easement which intersects the parcel
c. The applicant should supply the City with a $400 escrow for review and recording the
documents for the City Attorney's office.
ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX PLAT.
a. The final plat should show the existing easements of record across the parcel. The City
has an existing sewer and water line that intersects the parcel that should be denoted on
the final plat. The easement width should be a minimum of 20 feet wide.
b. The applicant should supply the City with a financial escrow in the amount of $250 for
review and recording of the final plat by the City Attorney's office.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Mancino: The motion carries and will go in front of the City Council on September 9`h. Thank
you.
NEW BUSINESS:
Aanenson: I hope everybody received a copy of the Bluff Creek Watershed plan. We have that
set for kind of a workshop on the next meeting. September 41h and we will have one other item
after that meeting. It will go from 6:00 to 8:00-8:15. We need to give 15 minutes to get the
meeting set up. We do have one other interim use we need to address so hopefully in your next
meeting we'll have an opportunity to do a field trip. Maybe go out and look at a few projects and
start the hearings at 8:00. That gives us some time to go out and look at a few things.
Mancino: That second meeting in September?
Aanenson: Right now it looks like we've got a light agenda so we might be able to go out and
look at a few things.
Mancino: Great. Wonderful. Now we also may be, talking about old business, we have
applicants. Has that hit the newspaper for the new applicants?
Aanenson: Correct. I talked to the City Manager. I think he felt like what we should do is that
we should just recommend the one that you wanted and tell them that you didn't feel comfortable
with the others and let them at that time make the decision to re -advertise. You felt we should
just strongly go with, that you wanted to go more and send that one forward.
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