9. Site plan review for a 35,000 sq ft office/warehouse bldg - Control ProductsCITY OF
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P.C. DATE: 9 -6 -95
C.C. DATE: 9 -25 -95
CASE: 95 -16 Site Plan
95 -17 Subdivision
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PROPOSAL: Site plan review for a 35,000 square foot office /warehouse building - Control
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LOCATION: Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition
APPLICANT: Eden Trace Corporation. Building Management Group
Suite 2000 7667 Cahill Load
14500 Martin Drive Edina, MN 55439
Eden Prairie, MIST 55344
(612) 975 -9452 -
PRESENT ZONING: Planned Unit Development, PUD
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ACREAGE: 12.1 acres
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE: N - IOP, railroad, vacant
S - PUD, National Weather Service
E - PUD, vacant lot, Proposed Industrial Building
W - PUD, Vacant lot
WATER AND SEWER: Available to site.
PHYSICAL CHARACTER: The site is devoid of vegetation. A pond occupies the northerly
one -third of the site.
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PROPOSAL /SUMMARY
' The applicant is proposing a 35,000 square foot office warehouse building on Lot 1, Block 1,
Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition. There is potential future expansion area of an
' additional 35,000 square feet on the east and west sides of the proposed structure.
The applicant is proposing the use of rock face block. The PUD requires that all walls shall be
given added architectural interest through building design or appropriate landscaping. Four
horizontal bands varying in width accentuate the building. The overall design is of a high quality
providing variation and detail on the facade of the building.
The preliminary plat for Chanhassen Business Center was approved on January 13, 1992. As
part of this application, one of the outlots will be replatted into 4 lots. The subject building is
proposed to be constructed on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition. This
subdivision is consistent with the preliminary plat and staff is recommending approval of it.
Approval of this site plan is contingent upon final plat approval of the Chanhassen Business
Center 3rd Addition by the City Council.
Staff believes that the proposed development meets the standards established as part of the PUD
and is recommending approval of the site plan subject to the conditions contained in this report.
BACKGROUND
On January 13, 1992, the City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Chanhassen
' Business Center as shown on the attached site plan. The PUD was amended on February 8, 1993
to allow for a church as a permitted use and the final plat for phase I of the project was approved.
On April 24, 1995, the Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition, subdividing Outlot C into 7
' lots, was approved by the City.
On September 25, 1995, the City Council will review the replat of Outlot A into Lots 1, 2, 3, and
4, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition. The subject building is proposed to be
constructed on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition.
The Chanhassen Business Center is an industrial /office park on 93.7 acres. The original plat
consisted of 12 lots and 2 outlots. The ultimate development for this proposal was to have a total
' of 700,000 square feet of building area with a mix of 20% office, 25% industrial and 55%
warehouse.
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GENERAL SITE PLAN /ARCHITECTURE
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The proposed building is situated parallel to Lake Drive West. Access is gained off of Lake
Drive West. Parking is located to the south of the proposed building. Direct views of the docks,
which are located to the northwest of the building, will be screened by the building and
evergreens. Additional landscaping will be required to screen the docks from views of the
residential area located north of the subject site.
The building height is 16.6 feet, located 600 feet from the north, 179 feet from the east, 120'
from the south, and 230' from the west property line.
Materials used on the structure will be rock face block accented by four horizontal bands varying
in width. The entrance into the building has a pitched canopy. The applicant has not shown the
trash enclosure location. The materials used to screen the trash enclosure shall be the same type
of block used on the building.
The overall design is of a high quality providing variation and detail on the facade of the
building.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards will remain the same as previously approved with the PUD.
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD light industrial /office park. The use of the PUD zone
is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more sensitive
proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. Each lot proposed for development
shall proceed through site plan review based on the development standards outlined below.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in this zone should be limited to light industrial, warehousing, and office as
defined below. The uses shall be limited to those as defined herein. If there is a question as to
whether or not a use meets the definition, the City Council shall make that interpretation.
Light Industrial The manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging,
or testing of goods or equipment or research activities entirely within an enclosed
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structure, with no outside storage. There shall be negligible impact upon the surrounding
environment by noise, vibration, smoke, dust or pollutants.
2. Warehousing Means the commercial storage of merchandise and personal property.
3. Office Professional and business office, non - retail activity.
FINDING: The proposed uses of light industrial and office are consistent with the parameters
established as part of the PUD.
c. Setbacks
In the PUD standards, there is the requirement for landscape buffering in addition to building and
parking setbacks. The landscape buffer on Audubon Road is 50 feet, south of Lake Drive and
100 feet along the southern property line. The PUD zone requires a building to be setback 50
feet from the required landscape buffer and public right -of -ways. There is no minimum
requirement for setbacks on interior lot lines.
The following setbacks shall apply from the right -of -way:
Buildinv, Parking
Required (interior road system) 25' 15'
Provided Commerce Drive 110 20'
FINDING: The proposed development meets or exceeds the minimum setbacks established as
part of the PUD.
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d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
Chanhassen Business Center Third Addition (Outlot A)
Lot #
Lot Size - Acres
Building Sq. Ft.
Building
Coverage
Impervious
1
12.1
66,000
12.5%
32.5%
2
6.14
69,000
26%
67%
3
5.47
75,000
31%
79%
4
5.39
75,000
31%
78%
Road
2.82
Subtotal
31.90
283,000
avg.22.6
avg.58.5
COMPLIANCE TABLE -
PUD
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Building Height
2 stories
1 story
Building Setback
N -30' E -10'
N -600' E -179'
5 -25' W -10'
5 -120' W -230'
Parking stalls
84
148 stalls
Parking Setback
N -30' E -10'
N -600' E -80'
5 -15' W -10'
S -21.6' W -10'
Hard surface
70%
32%
Coverage
Lot Area 1 acre
Variances Required - none
12.1 acres
The PUD standard for hard surface coverage is 70% for office and industrial uses.
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Parking Standards Office - 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet; Warehouse - 1 space per 1,000 for
' first 10,000 square feet, then 1 space per 2,000 square feet; Manufacturing - 1 parking space for
each employee on the major shift and 1 space for each motor vehicle when customarily kept on
the premises. Staff has estimated the required parking at 84 spaces. The applicant has provided
148 spaces.
Building Square Footage Breakdown for entire development
Office
20%
120,700 sq. ft.
Manufacturing
25%
150,875 sq. ft.
Warehouse
54.09%
326,425 sq. ft.
Church
0.91%
5,500 sq. ft.
Total
100%
603,500 sq. ft.
FINDING: The proposed development meets the development standards established as part of
the PUD. The city has previously approved the following square footage within the Chanhassen
Business Center: church - 5,500 square feet; office - 34,021.5 square feet (National Weather
' Service, Power Systems, Paulstarr Enterprises and Highland); and warehouse - 45,692.5 square
feet (Power Systems, Paulstarr Enterprises and Highland).
e. Building Materials and Design
1. The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural
standards and site design. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material
compatible to the building.
2. All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Masonry material shall be used. Color
shall be introduced through colored block or panels and not painted block.
3. Brick may be used and must be approved to assure uniformity.
4. Block shall have a weathered face or be polished, fluted, or broken face.
5. Concrete may be poured in place, tilt -up or pre -cast, and shall be finished in stone,
textured or coated.
6. Metal siding will not be approved except as support material to one of the above
materials or curtain wall on office components or, as trim or as HVAC screen.
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7. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure.
8. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material.
Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be
fully screened by compatible materials.
9. The use of large unadorned, prestressed concrete panels and concrete block shall be
prohibited. Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate
and/or other patterning. All walls shall be given added architectural interest through
building design or appropriate landscaping.
10. Space for recycling shall be provided in the interior of all principal structures for all
developments in the Business Center.
FINDING: The applicant is proposing the use of rock face block. The PUD requires that all
walls shall be given added architectural interest through building design or appropriate
landscaping: The plans include four horizontal accent bands (Elast Omaric Coating System)
surrounding the building. The building design is of a high quality and meets the intent of the
PUD design requirements.
L Site Landscaping and Screening
All buffer landscaping, including boulevard landscaping, included in Phase I area to be
installed when the grading of the phase is completed. This may well result in landscaping
being required ahead of individual site plan approvals but we believe the buffer yard and
plantings, in particular, need to be established immediately. In addition, to adhere to the
higher quality of development as spelled out in the PUD zone, all loading areas shall be
screened. Each lot for development shall submit a separate landscaping plan as a part of
the site plan review process.
2. All open spaces and non - parking lot surfaces shall be landscaped, rockscaped, or covered
with plantings and /or lawn material.
3. Storage of material outdoors is prohibited unless it has been approved under site plan
review. All approved outdoor storage must be screened with masonry fences and /or
landscaping.
3. The master landscape plan for the CBC PUD shall be the design guide for all of the
specific site landscape developments. Each lot must present a landscape plan for
approval with the site plan review process.
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' 4. Undulating or angular berms 3' to 4' in height, south of Lake Drive along Audubon Road
shall be sodded or seeded at the conclusion of Phase I grading and utility construction.
The required buffer landscaping may be installed in phases, but it shall be required where
' it is deemed necessary to screen any proposed development. All required boulevard
landscaping shall be sodded.
' 5. Loading areas shall be screened from public right -of -ways. Wing walls may be required
where deemed appropriate.
FINDING: The landscaping ordinance requires 27 boulevard trees (9 provided) and 31
vehicular use area (18 provided). The ordinance also requires all docking areas be screened from
views. The development north of the railroad tracks (Creekside Addition) will have unobstructed
views of the rear of the subject building. Trees must be provided around the pond. The
landscape plan must be revised to provide required changes.
g. Signage
1. All freestanding signs be limited to monument signs. The sign shall not exceed eighty
(80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height. The sign
treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect with the quality of the
development. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material throughout the
development. The applicant should submit a sign package for staff review.
2. Each property shall be allowed one monument sign located near the driveway into the
private site. All signs require a separate permit.
3. The signage will have consistency throughout the development. A common theme will
be introduced at the development's entrance monument and will be used throughout.
4. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights.
FINDING: The applicant has not provided details regarding signage for the site. All signs must
receive a permit prior to installation.
' h. Lighting
1. Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the
' development.
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2. A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a square
ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting.
Lighting equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right -of -ways shall be
used in the private areas.
4. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 1/2
foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting.
FINDING: The applicant has not provided lighting details or calculations for this development.
However, city ordinance and the PUD standards provide sufficient control to assure compliance
to an established standard.
GRADING & DRAINAGE
The site has been rough graded in conjunction with public improvements installed by the
developer as part of Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition. Only minor site grading is
anticipated for the parking lots. The drainage plan is in general accordance with the overall
master stormwater drainage plan approved with the Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition.
However, the internal storm sewer system will need to be further reviewed after receipt of storm
sewer calculations to see if sufficient catch basins are being provided. Staff recommends that the
applicant's engineer supply the City with detailed storm drainage calculations for a 10 -year storm
event to verify pipe capacities and catch basin locations on the site. Staff is also concerned with
the two proposed storm sewer discharge points from the parking lot area. Staff believes that
these two discharge points can be combined into one storm sewer system and connected with the
existing storm sewer along the west property line of the development. These items will be
further reviewed after staff receives detailed stormwater drainage calculations. It is unclear with
the site drawings, but staff is assuming that the roof drainage from building will be tied into the
site storm sewer system.
Rock construction entrances will be required at all access points during construction. Additional
erosion control fence (Type I) needs to be installed along the property line adjacent to Lake
Drive West. The catch basins should be protected with hay bales or silt fence until the parking
lot has been paved.
The landscaping plan proposes to reseed a large area of the site. Staff believes some of the
seeded areas should be sodded. These areas are as follows:
Sod a minimum of a 10 -foot wide strip around the parking lots as well as the east side of
the building.
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- Sod the easterly hillside in a line from the face of the building to the east property line out
' towards Lake Drive West. The remaining hillside may be reseeded. Erosion control
blanket may be needed in this area to minimize erosion on the site.
' - Sod the City's boulevard along Lake Drive West.
The landscaping plan also proposes numerous landscape plantings along the westerly property
line. A very large storm sewer line is or will be installed along the west property line.
Landscaping in this area (drainage and utility easement) should be minimal to maintain access to
the storm sewer. The applicant should be required to enter into an encroachment agreement with
the City which spells out the City's maintenance responsibility and restoration policy with
regards to storm sewer maintenance.
ACCESS
The final plat of Chanhassen Business Center has dedicated sufficient road right -of -way for the
extension of Lake Drive West. Currently, the street deadends at the easterly property line of this
site. In conjunction with the site improvements for Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition,
Lake Drive West will be extended as shown on the site plan as well as the storm sewer
improvements. The site is being developed in accordance with the overall plat improvements.
Access to the site is proposed from Lake Drive West. Staff is concerned with the size of the
complex being limited to one access /curb cut on to Lake Drive West. Staff strongly recommends
at least one additional curb cut somewhere in the middle of the site. The site plan should also
include driveway aprons, to be constructed in accordance with the City's industrial driveway
detail plate no. 5207. Where truck traffic is anticipated, the pavement sections (loading dock
area) should be increased. The pavement design is usually based on a soils engineer's
recommendation.
In conjunction with the Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition improvements, a 6 -foot wide
concrete sidewalk will be extended along the north side of Lake Drive West. This sidewalk will
connect into a trail system which will lead westerly towards the Bluff Creek corridor. The site
plan does not promote pedestrian -type access from the site to the sidewalk. A simple sidewalk
connection may be a benefit to the applicant to consider.
UTILITIES
In conjunction with the platting of Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition, utility and street
improvements will be extended along Lake Drive West to service this site. Currently, sanitary
sewer and water lines have been installed from the Chanhassen Business Center, Phase I, which
are able to service the site immediately.
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MISCELLANEOUS
The applicant should be aware that no construction activities may commence on the site until the
final plat and development contract has been approved and recorded.
Interim access to the site may be obtained from existing Lake Drive West. The interim driveway
must meet the City fire marshal's recommendation for ingress and egress at all times.
According to the plat of Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition, a drainage and utility
easement intersects the middle of this parcel. This drainage and utility easement will need to be
vacated in order for this site to be built upon. The applicant should petition the City to proceed
with this vacation.
LANDSCAPING
The landscaping ordinance requires 27 boulevard trees (9 provided) and 31 vehicular use area (18
provided). The ordinance also requires all docking areas be screened from views. The
development north of the railroad tracks (Creekside Addition) will have unobstructed views of
the rear of the subject building. Trees must be provided around the pond. The landscape plan
must be revised to provide required changes. A landscape screen consisting of a mix of
evergreens and deciduous trees shall be incorporated.
LIGHTING /SIGNAGE
The applicant has not provided lighting details or calculations for this development. However,
city ordinance and the PUD standards provide sufficient control to assure compliance to an
established standard. The - applicant -has- -not- provlded-sig d e4ails -for the project.. -
The applicant has submitted a plan for a monument sign. The sign area is approximately
41 square feet and 6 feet high. The Sign Covenants for Chanhassen Business Center
permits up to 80 square feet in area and 8 feet in height.
SITE PLAN FINDIN
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;
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(3) Preservation of the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing
tree and soil removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the
general appearance of the neighboring developed or developing or developing
areas;
(4) Creation of a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site
features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development;
(5) Creation of functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
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;
C. Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of
the design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and
' neighboring structures and uses; and
d. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives
and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public
streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior
circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement
and amount of parking.
(6) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision
for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light
and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations
which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
Finding: The proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan, the
' zoning ordinance, the design guidelines established as part of the Chanhassen Business
Center PUD with the modifications outlined in the staff report, and the site plan review
requirements. The site has few existing natural amenities due to previous development in
the area. The site design is compatible and harmonious with the approved industrial
developments throughout the city.
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FINAL PLAT FOR CHANHASSEN BUSINESS CENTER THIRD ADDITION
The preliminary plat for Chanhassen Business Center was approved on January 13, 1992. As
part of this application, Outlot A will be replatted into 4 lots. The subject building is proposed to
be constructed on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition. This subdivision is
consistent with the preliminary plat and staff is recommending approval with conditions.
Approval of the site plan is contingent upon final plat approval of the Chanhassen Business
Center 3rd Addition by the City Council.
Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition Compliance Table:
Lot #
Lot Size - Acres
1
12.1
2
6.14
3
5.47
4
5.39
Road
2.82
Subtotal
31.90
GRADING & DRAINAGE
Final grading, drainage and erosion control plans have been submitted to the City for review. Staff
has reviewed the grading plans and finds them compatible in conjunction with the overall
development. The overall site has been graded with the previous phases. No additional grading will
be required with this phase.
The storm drainage system has been designed to accommodate the entire site including this phase.
A permanent ponding facility has been constructed on Lots 1 and 2. A new storm sewer system will
be constructed to serve Lots 1 through 4, Block 1 and existing Lake Drive West. The storm sewers
will convey runoff from the development to the pond on Lots 1 and 2. The stormwater pond on Lots
I and 2 has been designed in general accordance with the City's Surface Water Management Plan
(SWMP) for both water quality and water quantity functions. Therefore, the surface water quality
connection fees have been waived. Staff has reviewed the stormwater ponding calculations and
finds them in general accordance with the City's SWMP requirements. Staff has applied credits to
the applicant's surface water quantity connection fees based on the construction plans. The
applicant will be responsible for a water quantity connection fee of $65,604 based on 24.1 acres of
developable property. Upon review of the existing grading plan, the screening was omitted. Staff is
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recommending that a 6 -8' high berm be constructed along hte south side of Lots 3 and 4 to provide
screening between Bluff Creek Estates and Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition.
UTILITIES
Municipal utilities are available to the site. The applicant's engineer has supplied detailed
construction plans and specifications to the City for review and approval. Staff has reviewed the
construction plans and specifications and finds them in general accordance with City standards. In
conjunction with final plat approval, the final construction plans and specifications are also being
considered for approval. Staff is recommending approval of the construction plans and
specifications.
Staff has also drafted a PUD Agreement /Development Contract which incorporates the conditions
from final plat approval and lists the necessary security to guarantee installation of the public
improvements. The applicant will be required to enter into this PUD Agreement /Development
Contract with the city and provide the financial security prior to the city signing the final plat
documents.
STREETS
The applicant has submitted detailed street construction plans and specifications for the extension of
Lake Drive West. The applicant is proposing to complete the extension of Lake Drive West at this
time. Currently, Lake Drive West dead -ends in a temporary cul -de -sac at the east end of the plat.
Staff has reviewed the final construction plans and finds them in general accordance with the City's
standards. Street lights are also being proposed along Lake Drive West in accordance with
preliminary plat approval.
As conditioned in Phase I and II approval, the applicant is being required to provide the City with
security to guarantee the development's prorated cost share for the installation of future traffic
signals in the intersection of Trunk Highway 5 and Audubon Road. Staff has estimated the
developer's share for the local cost participation of the signal for both Phase I and this 2nd Addition
at $5,000. With platting of the 3rd and final phase of the development, staff has estimated the
applicant's prorated share of the traffic signals at $2,500. The applicant's final share will be
determined once the lots are developed. Staff will determine the number of trips being generated
from the overall development compared to the number of trips on northbound Audubon Road.
' In conjunction with Phase II of Chanhassen Business Center a drainage and utility easement was
dedicated through proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center Third Addition for a storm
sewer line which has been removed and relocated. Therefore, the drainage and utility easement may
be vacated. The applicant will have to petition the City to vacate the easement.
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PLANNING COMMISSION UDATE
On September 6, 1995, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved this proposal with
conditions outlined in the staff report. They commended the applicant on the design of the
building.
RECOMMENDATION
The staff recommends the City Council adopt the following motion:
"The City Council approves Site Plan 95 -16 for Control Products as shown on the plans dated
received August 21, 1995, and subject to the following conditions:
1. The pavement sections in the parking and loading dock area should be designed and
constructed in accordance with recommendations from a professional soils engineer.
2. The applicant shall add at least one curb cut midway through the parcel to improve traffic
circulation. All driveway access points shall incorporate the City's industrial driveway
detail (standard plate no. 5207).
No building permits shall be issued or site grading commence until after the development
contract and final plat of Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition has been approved
and recorded.
4. Temporary access to the site prior to the street being constructed (Lake Drive West) may
be permitted as long as the City fire marshal's concerns and conditions are fully met.
5. The applicant's engineer shall submit detailed storm drainage calculations for a 10 -year
storm event to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
The storm sewer discharge points shall be revised and redesigned to convey runoff
westerly to the existing storm sewer system along the west property line. No additional
discharge points will be permitted into the storm ponding area.
6. Erosion control measures such as rock construction entrances and protection around all '
catch basins shall be employed in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice
Handbook until the parking lots are paved.
7. The applicant should also consider a sidewalk access and street lighting in the parking
areas.
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8. Sod shall be placed in the following areas instead of seed:
The area labeled "Seed Area" just west of the building shall be sodded between
' the two parking lots. The future parking lot area in the northwest corner of the
site may be seeded with the exception of a 10 -foot wide area immediately
' adjacent to the curb of the proposed parking area.
A 10 -foot wide strip of sod shall be placed along the easterly side of the building.
' - The area labeled "seed area" on the easterly side of the property shall be sodded
from the face of the building to the east property line out towards Lake Drive
' West.
The City's boulevard along Lake Drive West shall be sodded.
9. Landscaping along the west property line within the City's drainage and utility easement
shall be minimal. The applicant shall enter into an encroachment agreement with the City
for placement of landscaping plantings within the City's easement.
10. The applicant shall petition the City to vacate the existing drainage and utility easement
on the parcel.
11. Fire Marshal conditions:
a. Submit technical data to Fire Marshal which spells out processes, product
' commodity manufactured and warehoused. This is used to determine fire
sprinkler design density.
' b. Three additional fire hydrants will be required. One near the Post Indirect Valve.
(P.I.V.) One near the entrance to the parking lot, and one at the far end of the
front parking lot. Note: Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location.
' C. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy #04 -1991. Copy enclosed.
"Notes on site plan."
d. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy #07 -1991 - "Pre -Fire Plan."
Copy enclosed.
e. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy #29 -1992, - "Premise
Identification." Copy enclosed.
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f. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy #36 -1994 - "Combination Fire
Sprinkler /Domestic Supply Pipe." Copy enclosed.
g. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy #40 -1995 - "Fire Sprinkler
Systems." Copy enclosed.
h. If and when the "Future Expantion" expands to the north/east, depending on
building use, additional fire apparatus access roads will be required. Pursuant to
Uniform Fire Code Sec. 10.203.
12. The applicant shall enter into a site development contract with the city and provide the
necessary financial security to guarantee compliance with the terms of approval.
13. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material.
Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be
fully screened by compatible materials. As an alternative, the applicant can use factory
applied panels on the exterior to the equipment that would blend in with the building
materials.
14. All freestanding signs shall be limited to monument signs. The sign shall not exceed
eighty (80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height.
The sign treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect with the
quality of the development. A common theme will be introduced at the development's
entrance monument and will be used throughout. Each property shall be allowed one
monument sign located near the driveway into the private site. The monument sign must
maintain a ten foot setback from the property line. The signs should be consistent in
color, size, and material throughout the development. The applicant should submit a sign
package for staff review. A separate permit is required for all signage on site.
15. Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the
development. A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a
square ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting.
All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than '/2
foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting. Lighting
equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right -of -ways shall be used in
the private areas. Wall pack units may be used provided no direct glare is directed off -
site and no more than �/z foot candle of light is at the property line.
16. Park fees shall be paid in accordance with city ordinance requirements.
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September 6, 1995
Page 18
17. The landscaping ordinance requires 27 boulevard trees (9 provided) and 31 vehicular use
area (18 provided). Trees must be provided around the pond to screen the docking area
from views north of the railroad tracks (Creekside Addition). The landscape plan must be
' revised to provide required changes. A landscape screen consisting of a mix of
evergreens and deciduous trees shall be incorporated.
18. Site plan review approval of this application is contingent upon final plat approval and
recording of Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition by the City.
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
The City Council approves the final plat for Subdivision 95 -17 to replat Outlot A into 4 Lots,
' Chanhassen Business Center Third Addition, as shown on the plans dated received September
19, 1995, subject to the following conditions:
I. All areas disturbed during site development shall be immediately restored with seed and
disc mulch, sod, or wood fiber blanket within 2weeks of site grading. Unless the city's
Best Management Practices Handbook planting date dictates otherwise. All areas
disturbed with slopes of 3:1 or greater shall be restored with sod or seed and wood fiber
blanket. In any case, all disturbed areas must be restored before November 15, 1995.
2. The developer shall construct the utility and street improvements in accordance with the
latest edition of the city's Standards and Specifications and prepare final plans and
specifications for city review and formal approval by the City Council in conjunction
with the final plat approval process.
3. The developer shall obtain all the necessary permits from the watershed district, DNR,
Army Corps of Engineers, MWCC, MN Dept. of Health, and comply with all conditions
of the permits.
4. The installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Trunk Highway 5 and Audubon
Road is expected in the next few years. The developer shall be responsible or share the
local cost participation of this signal on a percentage basis based upon traffic generation
from full development of this site in relation to the total traffic volume of Audubon Road.
Security to guarantee payment for the developer's share of this traffic signal for the entire
development (Phases I and II) will be required.
5. Park fees shall be paid consistent with city ordinance. Trail fees shall be credited in
consideration of future trail construction. Surety /letter of credit for the future trail shall
be placed as a condition in the development contract for the Third Addition.
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September 6, 1995
Page 19
6. A building permit for Lot 1, Block 1 may be issued once the final plat has been recorded.
No other building permits will be issued in the plat until sanitary sewer, watermain and
storm sewer have been installed, tested, and accepted by the city and the streets needed
for access have been paved with a bituminous surface.
7. The drainage and utility easement on lot 1, Block 1, must be vacated prior to building
permit issuance.
8. A berm, six to eight feet high, and landscaping shall be incorporated into the plans on the
south side of lots 3 and 4, Block 1, to provide screening between Bluff Creek Estates and
Chanhassen Business Center Third Addition
9. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards will remain the same as previously approved with the PUD.
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD light industrial /office park. The use of the PUD zone
is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more sensitive
proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. Each lot proposed for development
shall proceed through site plan review based on the development standards outlined below.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in this zone should be limited to light industrial, warehousing, and office as
defined below. The uses shall be limited to those as defined herein. If there is a question as to the
whether or not a use meets the definition, the City Council shall make that interpretation.
1. Light Industrial The manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, or
testing of goods or equipment or research activities entirely within an enclosed structure,
with no outside storage. There shall be negligible impact upon the surrounding
environment by noise, vibration, smoke, dust or pollutants.
2. Warehousing Means the commercial storage of merchandise and personal property.
3. Office Professional and business office, non - retail activity.
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September 6, 1995
Page 20
c. Setbacks
In the PUD standards, there is the requirement for landscape buffering in addition to building and
parking setbacks. The landscape buffer on Audubon Road is 50 feet, south of Lake Drive and
100 feet along the southern property line. The PUD zone requires a building to be setback 50
feet from the required landscape buffer and public right -of -ways. There is no minimum
requirement for setbacks on interior lot lines.
The following setbacks shall apply:
Riii1dina Parking
Audubon Road Buffer & Setback
50' plus 50'
S0' plus 10'
South Property Line & Setback
100" plus 50'
100' plus 10'
Front & Rear ROW on Lake Drive
25'
15'
Interior Side Lot Line
10'
10'
Railroad Right of Way
30'
30'
[ Audubon Road north of Lake Drive
50'
20'
d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
Chanhassen Business Center Third Addition (Outlot A)
Lot #
Lot Size - Acres
Building Sq. Ft.
Building
Coverage
Impervious
1
12.1
66,000
12.5%
32.5%
2
6.14
69,000
26%
67%
3
5.47
75,000
31%
79%
4
5.39
75,000
31%
78%
Road
2.82
Subtotal
31.90
283,000
avg.22.6
avg. 58.5
The PUD standard for hard surface coverage is 70% for office and industrial uses. The proposed
development meets this standard with an average of 58.5% hard surface coverage.
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September 6, 1995
Page 21
Building Square Footage Breakdown
Office
20%
120,700 sq. ft.
Manufacturing
25%
150,875 sq. ft.
Warehouse
54.09%
326,425 sq. ft.
Church
0.91%
5,500 sq. ft.
Total
100%
603,500 sq. ft.
e. Building Materials and Design
1. The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural
standards and site design. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material
compatible to the building.
2. All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Masonry material shall be used. Color
shall be introduced through colored block or panels and not painted block.
3. Brick may be used and must be approved to assure uniformity.
4. Block shall have a weathered face or be polished, fluted, or broken face.
5. Concrete may be poured in place, tilt -up or pre -cast, and shall be finished in stone, textured
or coated.
6. Metal siding will not be approved except as support material to one of the above materials
or curtain wall on office components or, as trim or as HVAC screen.
7. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure.
8. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material.
Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be
fully screened by compatible materials.
9. The use of large unadorned, prestressed concrete panels and concrete block shall be
prohibited. Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate
and /or other patterning. All walls shall be given added architectural interest through
building design or appropriate landscaping.
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September 6, 1995
Page 22
10. Space for recycling shall be provided in the interior of all principal structures for all
developments in the Business Center.
E Site Landscaping and Screening
1. All buffer landscaping, including boulevard landscaping, included in Phase I area to be
installed when the grading of the phase is completed. This may well result in landscaping
being required ahead of individual site plan approvals but we believe the buffer yard and
plantings, in particular, need to be established immediately. In addition, to adhere to the
higher quality of development as spelled out in the PUD zone, all loading areas shall be
screened. Each lot for development shall submit a separate landscaping plan as a part of
the site plan review process.
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All open spaces and non - parking lot surfaces shall be landscaped, rockscaped, or covered
with plantings and /or lawn material.
3. Storage of material outdoors is prohibited unless it has been approved under site plan
review. All approved outdoor storage must be screened with masonry fences and /or
landscaping.
3. The master landscape plan for the CBC PUD shall be the design guide for all of the
specific site landscape developments. Each lot must present a landscape plan for
approval with the site plan review process.
4. Undulating or angular berms 3' to 4' in height, south of Lake Drive along Audubon Road
shall be sodded or seeded at the conclusion of Phase I grading and utility construction. The
required buffer landscaping may be installed incrementally, but it shall be required where it
is deemed necessary to screen any proposed development. All required boulevard
landscaping shall be sodded.
5. Loading areas shall be screened from public right -of -ways. Wing wall may be required
where deemed appropriate.
g. Signage
1. All freestanding signs be limited to monument signs. The sign shall not exceed eighty
(80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height. The sign
treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect with the quality of the
development. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material throughout the
development. The applicant should submit a sign package for staff review.
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Page 23
2. Each property shall be allowed one monument sign located near the driveway into the
private site. All signs require a separate permit.
3. The signage will have consistency throughout the development. A common theme will be
introduced at the development's entrance monument and will be used throughout.
4. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights.
h. Lighting
Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the
development. The applicant's proposal is consistent with the lighting standards for the PUD
ordinance. The plans do not provide for street lighting. As with previous industrial
parks /roadways, the City has required the developer to install street lights throughout the
street system. The street lights should be designed consistent with the existing lighting
along Audubon Road.
2. A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a square
ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting.
3 Lighting equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right -of -ways shall be
used in the private areas.
4. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 1/2
candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Chanhassen Business Center Preliminary Plans.
2. Memo from Dave Hempel dated August 30, and September 20, 1995.
3. Memo from Mark Littfin, dated September 8, 1995.
4. Sign Plans.
5. Planning Commission minutes dated September 6, 1995.
6. Site plan dated received August 21, 1995.
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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 % r-
FROM: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
DATE: August 30, 1995
SUBJ: Site Plan Review for Eden Trace - Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center
3rd Addition - Land Use Review File No. 95-
Upon review of the site plan documents prepared by RSP Architects Ltd., dated August 18, 1995,
1 offer the following comments and recommendations:
GRADING & DRAINAGE
The site has been rough graded in conjunction with public improvements installed by the
developer as part of Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition. Only minor site grading is
anticipated for the parking lots. The drainage plan is in general accordance with the overall
master stormwater drainage plan approved with the Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition.
However, the internal storm sewer system will need to be further reviewed after receipt of storm
sewer calculations to see if sufficient catch basins are being provided. Staff recommends that
the applicant's engineer supply the City with detailed storm drainage calculations for a 10 -year
storm event to verify pipe capacities and catch basin locations on the site. Staff is also concerned
with the two proposed storm sewer discharge points from the parking lot area. Staff believes that
these two discharge points can be combined into one storm sewer system and connected with the
existing storm sewer along the west property line of the development. These items will be
further reviewed after staff receives detailed stormwater drainage calculations. It is unclear with
the site drawings, but staff is assuming that the roof drainage from building will be tied into the
site storm sewer system.
Rock construction entrances will be required at all access points during construction. Additional
erosion control fence (Type I) needs to be installed along the property line adjacent to Lake Drive
West. The catch basins should be protected with hay bales or silt fence until the parking lot has
been paved.
Sharmin Al -Jaff
August 30, 1995
Page 2
The landscaping plan proposes to reseed a large area of the site. Staff believes some of the
seeded areas should be sodded. These areas are as follows:
- Sod a minimum of a 10 -foot wide strip around the parking lots as well as the east side
of the building..
Sod the easterly hillside in a line from the face of the building to the east property line
out towards Lake Drive West. The remaining hillside may be reseeded. Erosion control
blanket may be needed in this area to minimize erosion on the site.
Sod the City's boulevard along Lake Drive West.
The landscaping plan also proposes numerous landscape plantings along the westerly property
line. A very large storm sewer line is or will be installed along the west property line.
Landscaping in this area (drainage and utility easement) should be minimal. to maintain access
to the storm sewer. The applicant should be required to enter into an encroachment agreement
with the City which spells out the City's maintenance responsibility and restoration policy with
regards to storm sewer maintenance.
ACCESS
The final plat of Chanhassen Business Center has dedicated sufficient road right -of -way for the
extension of Lake Drive West. Currently, the street deadends at the easterly property line of this
site. In conjunction with the site improvements for Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition,
Lake Drive West will be extended as shown on the site plan as well as the storm sewer
improvements. The site is being developed in accordance with the overall plat improvements.
Access to the site is proposed from Lake Drive West. Staff is concerned with the size of the
complex being limited to one access /curb cut on to Lake Drive West. Staff strongly recommends
at least one additional curb cut somewhere in the middle of the site. The site plan also should
include driveway aprons be constructed in accordance with the City's industrial driveway detail
plate no. 5207. Where truck traffic is anticipated the pavement sections (loading dock area)
should be increased. The pavement design is usually based on a soils engineer's recommendation.
In conjunction with the Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition improvements, a 6 -foot wide
concrete sidewalk will be extended along the north side of Lake Drive West. This sidewalk will
connect into a trail system which will lead westerly towards the Bluff Creek corridor. The site
plan does not promote pedestrian -type access from the site to the sidewalk. A simple sidewalk
connection may be a benefit to the applicant to consider.
Sharmin Al -Jaff
August 30, 1995
Page 3
UTILITIES
In conjunction with the platting of Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition, utility and street
improvements will be extended along Lake Drive West to service this site. Currently, sanitary
sewer and water lines have been installed from the Chanhassen Business Center, Phase I, which
are able to service the site immediately.
MISCELLANEOUS
The applicant should be aware that no construction activities may commence on the site until the
final plat and development contract has been approved and recorded.
Interim access to the site may be obtained from existing Lake Drive West. The interim driveway
must meet the City's fire marshal's recommendation for ingress and egress at all times.
According to the plat of Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition, a drainage and utility
easement intersects the middle of this parcel. This drainage and utility easement will need to be
vacated in order for this site to be built upon. The applicant should petition the City to proceed
with this vacation.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The pavement sections in the parking and loading dock area should be designed and
constructed in accordance with recommendations from a professional soils engineer.
I'
2. The applicant shall add at least one curb cut midway through the parcel to improve traffic
circulation. All driveway access points shall incorporate the City's industrial driveway
detail (standard plate no. 5207).
3. No building permits shall be issued or site grading commence until after the development
contract and final plat of Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition has been approved
and recorded.
4. Temporary access to the site prior to the street being constructed (Lake Drive West) may
be permitted as long as the City's fire marshal's concerns and conditions are fully met.
5. The applicant's engineer shall submit detailed storm drainage calculations for a 10 -year
storm event to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
The storm sewer discharge points shall be revised and redesigned to convey runoff
westerly to the existing storm sewer system along the west property line. No additional
discharge points will be permitted into the storm ponding area.
Sharmin AI -Jaff
August 30, 1995
Page 4
6. Erosion control measures such as rock construction entrances and protection around all
catch basins shall be employed in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice
Handbook until the parking lots are paved.
7. The applicant should also consider a sidewalk access and street lighting in the parking
areas.
8. Sod shall be placed in the following areas instead of seed:
The area labeled "Seed Area" just west of the building shall be sodded between
the two parking lots. The future parking lot area in the northwest corner of the
site may be seeded with the exception of a 10 -foot wide area immediately adjacent
to the curb of the proposed parking area.
- A 10 -foot wide strip of sod shall be placed along the easterly side of the building.
- The area labeled "seed area" on the easterly side of the property shall be sodded
from the face of the building to the east property line out towards Lake Drive
West.
The City's boulevard along Lake Drive West shall be sodded.
9. Landscaping along the west property line within the City's drainage and utility easement
shall be minimal. The applicant shall enter into an encroachment agreement with the City
for placement of landscaping plantings within the City's easement.
10. The applicant shall petition the City to vacate the existing drainage and utility easement
on the parcel,
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c: Charles Folch, Director of Public Works
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29. Drainage and conservation easements shall be dedicated over all wetland areas within
the subdivision including outlots. Wetland mitigation measures shall be developed and
subject to approval by the city. The mitigation measures shall be completed in
' conjunction with the site grading and restoration.
30. The final plat shall be contingent upon MnDot's State Aid office approving the street
alignment for the east /west frontage road. Construction plans shall be revised
accordingly as a result of the State Aid review process.
' 31. The private streets /driveways shall be constructed in accordance with the city's private
driveway ordinance for low and /or medium density zoning.
' 32. The developer shall construct an 8 foot wide asphalt trail per city specifications within
the trail easement. This construction shall be completed in conjunction with street
construction. Final alignment of this trail shall be staked by the developer and approved
' by the Parks and Recreation Director and City Engineer. After construction of the trail
the applicant shall dedicate to the city a foot wide trail easement.
a 33. Submit street names to the Public Safety Department, Inspections Division for review
and approval prior to final plat approval.
34. Submit a signage plan for the development.
I All voted in favor and the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
REPLAT OF OUTLOT A CHANHASSEN BUSINESS CENTER SECOND ADDITION
IN TO 4 LOTS AND SITE PLAN REVIEW OF A 35,000 SQUAR FOOT OFFICE
' WAREHOUSE BUILDING (CONTROL PRODUCTS) ON LO 1, BLOCK 1,
C HANHASSEN BUSINESS CENTER 3RD ADDITION (A 12 A CRE SITE) ON
PROPERTY ZONED PUD AND LOCATED NORTH OF LAKE DRIVE WEST AND
' WEST OF AUDUBON ROAD, EDEN TRACE.
Sharmin Al -Jaff presented the staff report on this item.
' Nutting: Any questions for staff? Does the applicant or their designee wish to present for the
commission?
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Applicant: ...just want to point out is ... away from the typical rectangle and squares around
here to get this thing, to break it up and give it a little more character... Everything we
worked at and gone through...
Nutting: Good.
Conrad: What does your company do?
Applicant: This is it. Commercial development...
Skubic: Are you the tenant?
Applicant: No.
Skubic: What does your company do?
Conrad: What does your company do?
Control Products Representative: Our company, we design and manufacture electronic
controls. Electronic temperature indicators. We ship internationally. We ... Burger King,
McDonalds, if you look at their... fryers, the freezers, refrigerators, chances are our company
has manufactured that temperature indicator. Either the indicator or the control. It's a very
high tech business. We have a lot of designers. It's a very clean business. We use a lot of
robots or robotics equipment or what's referred to as circuit... technology. I'll say it's the latest
and greatest technology to use for electronic assembly. So that's kind of what we do. It's a
very clean, high tech business.
Conrad: Where are you located today?
Control Products Representative: Right now we're located on Cahill in Edina, Minnesota.
Right by Bush Lake and 494.
Conrad: What directed you out here?
Control Products Representative: Well, a long process. You know most of our employees
live in Hopkins, South Minneapolis area. Some of them live out here in Chaska, Chanhassen
We certainly do not want to get too far away from Edina because of the fear of losing some
key employees. And myself and my brother and his partner, we're the two principal owners
of the business. The three of us live somewhere around here so it looks just like a fantastic
community. We're real excited about the business center. It's a good business park and we
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do a lot of business locally with a lot of the contracts, companies here in town so we need to
be visible. We need to the building itself needs to be a good looking, I'll say a high tech
looking building and we have customers visiting from out of the country. We have visitors
from out of state. We want to be close to the International Airport. This should just be a
good location. We've been located for the last several years in Edina. Most of our locations
have been in Edina. Once we were in downtown Minneapolis. But for the most part we've
always been in the southwest suburbs.
Nutting: Thank you. This is a public hearing. May I have a motion to open the public
hearing?
Meyer moved, Conrad seconded to open the public hewing. The public hewing was opened.
Nutting: Does anybody wish to address the commission? Seeing none, may I have a motion
to close the public hearing.
Conrad moved, Meyer seconded to close the public hewing. The public hewing was closed.
Nutting: Discussion from commissioners. Mike.
Meyer: I don't have any additional comments. It looks like what staff has put forward is...
Nutting: Ladd.
Conrad: Yeah, I have no comments. Looks fine to me.
' Nutting: Bob.
Skubic: No comments.
' Nutting: Jeff.
Farmakes: It's nice to see a warehouse building coming in with detailings and shape to it
other than just a flat box. These are really things that don't add tremendous to the cost of the
building but what will do percentage wise, but do really kind of reflect I think. I don't think
warehouses are any different than any other place. You get nice buildings around which
perpetuates more nice buildings. And I'm glad to see that. Actually tonight I'm glad to see
that some of the things that we've been working on, some of the things are going pretty
smoothly when we have applicants who are applying under those conditions. And when they
apply in good spirit, it seems to work out well. End of speech.
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Nutting: I have nothing further to add other than I also appreciate, I think the quality and the
appearance of the facility. I think it's going to be a nice finished product. Okay. May I have
a motion?
Skubic: I'll make a motion that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Site Plan
#95 -16 for Control Products, plans dated Received August 21, 1995 and subject to the
conditions 1 through 18 as outlined by staff.
Nutting: Is there a second?
Meyer: I'll second that.
Nutting: Motion's been moved and seconded. Is there any further discussion?
Skubic moved, Meyer seconded that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Site
Plan 995 -16 for Control Products, plans dated Received 21, 1995, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The pavement sections in the parking and loading dock area should be designed and
constructed in accordance with recommendations from a professional soils engineer.
2. The applicant shall add at least one curb cut midway through the parcel to improve
traffic circulation. All driveway access points shall incorporate the City's industrial
driveway detail (Standard Plate No. 5207).
3. No building permits shall be issued or site grading commence until after the
development contract and final plat of Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition has
been approved and recorded.
4. Temporary access to the site prior to the street being constructed (Lake Drive West)
may be permitted as long as the city Fire Marshal's concerns and conditions are fully
met.
5. The applicant's engineer shall submit detailed storm drainage calculations for a 10 year
storm event to the city for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
The storm sewer discharge points shall be revised and redesigned to convey runoff
westerly to the existing storm sewer system along the west property line. No additional
discharge points will be permitted into the storm ponding area.
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6. Erosion control measures such as rock construction entrances and protection around all
catch basins shall be employed in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice
Handbook until the parking lots are paved.
7. The applicant should also consider a sidewalk access and street lighting in the parking
areas.
8. Sod shall be placed in the following areas instead of seed:
' - The area labeled "Seed Area" just west of the building shall be sodded between the
two parking lots. The future parking lot area in the northwest corner of the site may
be seeded with the exception of a 10 foot wide area immediately adjacent to the curb
r of the proposed parking area.
- A 10 foot wide strip of sod shall be placed along the easterly side of the building.
- The area labeled "See Area" on the easterly side of the property shall be sodded
from the fact of the building to the cast property line out towards Lake Drive West.
- The City's boulevard along Lake Drive West shall be sodded.
' 9. Landscaping along the west property line within the City's drainage and utility easement
shall be minimal. The applicant shall enter into an encroachment agreement with the
' city for placement of landscaping plantings within the City's easement.
10. The applicant shall petition the city to vacate the existing drainage and utility easement
' on the parcel.
11. Fire marshal conditions:
a. Submit technical data to Fire marshal which spells out processes, product commodity
manufactured and warehoused. This is used to determine fire sprinkler design
density.
b. Add one fire hydrant on the east corner of the building. Contact Chanhassen Fire
Marshal for exact location.
c. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy 904 -1991. Copy enclosed. "Notes
on site plan."
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d. Comply with Chanhassen Dire Department Policy 907 -1991. - "Pre -Fire Plan." Copy
enclosed.
e. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy 929 -1991 - "Premise
Identification ". Copy enclosed.
f. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy 936 -1994 - "Combination Fire
Sprinkler/Domestic Supply Pipe." Copy enclosed.
g. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy 940 -1995 - "Fire Sprinkler
Systems." Copy enclosed.
12. The applicant shall enter into a site development contract with the city and provide the
necessary financial security to guarantee compliance with the terms of approval.
13. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing
material. Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc
are to be fully screened by compatible materials. As.an alternative, the applicant can
use factory applied panels on the exterior to the equipment that would blend in with the
building materials.
14. All free standing signs shall be limited to monument signs. The sign shall not exceed
eighty (80) square feet in sigh display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height.
The sign treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect with the
quality of the development. A common theme will be introduced at the development's
entrance monument and will be used throughout. Each property shall be allowed one
monument sign located near the driveway into the private site. The monument sign
must maintain a ten foot setback from the property line. The signs should be consistent
in color, size and material throughout the development. The applicant should submit a
sign package for staff review. A separate permit is required for all signage on site.
15. Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the
development. A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a
square ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting.
All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than
1/2 foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting. Lighting
equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right -of -ways shall be used in
the private areas. Wall pack units may be used provided no direct glare is directed off
site and no more than 1/2 foot candle of light is at the property line.
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16. Park fees shall be paid in accordance with city ordinance requirements.
17. The landscaping ordinance requires 27 boulevard trees (9 provided) and 31 vehicular use
area (18 provided). Trees must be provided around the pond to screen the docking area
from views north of the railroad tracks (Creekside Addition). The landscape plan must
be revised to provide required changes. A landscape screen consisting of a mix of
' evergreens and deciduous trees shall be incorporated.
18. Site plan review approval of this application is contingent upon final plat approval of
' Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition by the City Council.
All voted in favor and the motion canied.
' PUBLIC HEARING:
AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE REGARDING LIMITED PAWNBROKERS AS
A PERMITTED USE IN THE BF BUSINESS FRINGE BG GENERAL BUSINESS AND
' THE BH HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICTS.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item.
' Nutting: Any questions for staff?
' Conrad: And the reason you recommended those districts was because it had highway
exposure. Well, what is your rationale Kate?
' Aanenson: Well actually they all do. If you look at the industrial office park, a lot of that
also has highway exposure. There cannot be outdoor storage. I guess we looked at
commercial districts. We looked at where cars would be permitted right now in the business
t fringe district. You can do boat sales. So these are consistent with what districts are
permitted right now. It's like, we want kind of to use that as a rationale. We did consider the
office institutional district and also the industrial office park. But really this is something that
just needs a small space and we felt that because they're already listed as, they have to go
through the permitting process, which the City Council would review as a part of this
ordinance. I felt that that was pretty stringent. If you made a conditional use of some of
' those districts, then we're back reviewing all those things that really aren't pertinent to land
use issues. If it's an office, if it's something we need to review every time. There's no
architectural sort of things. I don't think we want to be burdened with that sort of thing so
leaving it permitted in this district is consistent with what's kind of in place right now.
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Supply and install one set 1 /X't cut —out aluminum plate letters
on 6 high x 6 8 s wide double sided concrete block monument built by building
contractor per our drawing.
Contractor to construct and paint monument to match building construction
but using split face block with more uniform face.
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CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
7801 Park Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612) 474 -9114
(Fax) 47A-7553
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