6. The Press/Kindercare Project922 Mainstreet
Hopkins, Mn.
RLK 55343
(612) 933 -0972
ASSOCIATES LTD. fax: (612) 933 -1153
April 21, 1994
' Kathryn R. Aanenson
Director of Planning
City of Chanhassen
' 690 Coulter Drive
P.O. Box 147
Chardhassen, M?+ 55317
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RE: The Press /Kindercare Project
Dear Ms. Aanenson,
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Manager's Comments As can be seen below,
the applicant is requesting City Council review
even though the Planning Commission tabled
the Kindercare part of the project. Given
this unusual procedural request, I have
asked the City Attorney for an opinion (see
attached).
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The applicant is hereby requesting that the City Council consider in conjunction with the Press
expansion (passed onto it with a positive recommendation from the planning commission) an
appeal of the kindercare element of the project (which has been tabled twice by the planning
commission). The projects are inseparable through their interrelationships both physically and
economically. Additionally, if the kindercare cannot proceed at this time, it delays the kindercare
project over a year which could also jeopardize the Press expansion. The applicant and the
planning commission have reached an impasse in that the remaining issues of the planning
commission, relating to kindercare, are not solvable.
Given the dramatic need for additional daycare at this time ui Chanhassen, we implore the Council
to consider our appeal so as to fulfill part of that need this year.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your assistance.
Yours truly
RLK Associates, Ltd.
John Dietrich
cc- John Pinmore. Kindercare
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' Mr. Don Ashworth
Chanhassen City Hall
690 Coulter Drive, Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
RE: The PXesslKindercare Project
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You asked me if the City Council could take action on conditional use permits for The
Press /Kindercare Project. The Planning Commission tabled action on the Kindercare part of the
project and recommended approval of The Press part of the project.
' i - 1 f i p rovides that the p rocedure for adopting S 20 23 o the C it y Code p p p g amendments
to the zoning ordinance apply to the issuance of conditional use permits. Section 20-44 of the
City Code provides:
' Following conclusion of the public hearing held by the Planning Commission, the
Commission shall report its findings and recommendations on the proposed amendment
to this chapter, including the zoning map to the Council. If no report of recommendation
is transmitted by the Planning Commission within sixty (60) days following referral of the
amendment to the Commission, the Council may take action on the amendment without
awaiting such recommendation.
The City Council therefore cannot take a conditional use permit application away from
the Planning Commission before the Planning Commission acts on it, unless the Planning
' Commission has held the application for at least sixty (60) days.
At first blush therefore the City Council would be ignoring the City Code provision if
' it acts on Kindercare. The troubling aspect is that the Planning Commission divided a project
in two. No such piecemeal approach is authorized by the City Code. An argument could be
made that since there is no authority to piecemeal a project since part of it has been sent on to
the City Council the Council can act on all of it. My conclusion, however, is that the Planning
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Commission has rightly or wrongly not taken action on Kindercare and the Council would
violate City Code Section 20-44 if it acts at this time.
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CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE 0 P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner H �/'L
DATE: April 21, 1994
SUBJ: Site Plan Review and Subdivision application for the purpose of constructing a
Warehouse addition to The Press Building and at the request of the applicant,
Site Plan Review, Subdivision, and Conditional Use Permit to allow a Day
Care Center (Kindercare), Located North of Hwy. 5, West of Dell Road, East
of 187th Avenue West, and South of 77th Street West, Marcus Corporation
On April 20, 1994, the Planning Commission reviewed the following application for the second
time:
1) Site Plan Review for a 54,760 square foot expansion of The Press Building, and
construction of a Kindercare Day Care Center, 10,315 Square Feet
2) Preliminary Plat to Replat Lot 1, Block 1, and Outlot B, Park One 2nd Addition
into Lots 1, 2, and 3, Park One Third Addition.
3) Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Day Care Center in an IOP District
The first time this application appeared before the Planning Commission was on April 6, 1994.
The Planning Commission had some concerns regarding the application and voted to table action
until these concerns have been addressed by the applicant. The applicant submitted revised plans
reflecting changes requested by the Planning Commission. The following section addresses all
the issues that were raised at the April 6, 1994 Planning Commission meeting:
ISSUE: The Press plans reflected 314 parking spaces. Under the Zoning Ordinance
requirements, only 245 spaces are needed. The Planning Commission directed the
applicant to reduce the number of parking stalls.
FINDING: The applicant wanted to provide the additional parking to accommodate the new
employees that will be employed in the new addition. There will be a total of
327 employees working in three shifts. The first shift will have 200 employees,
the second will have 98 employees, and the third shift 30 employees. Between
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the first and second shift, there is an overlap of 298 employees present at the
building while the change of shift is taking place. This could potentially require
298 parking spaces. The original plans reflected 314 parking spaces. The
applicant eliminated 16 parking spaces to achieve the 298 spaces.
ISSUE: The Zoning Ordinance permits up to 70% hard surface coverage. The applicant ,
stated at the April 6, 1994, Planning Commission meeting that the hard surface
coverage for the Press will be 77 %. This number includes the proposed addition
and new parking. The Planning Commission wanted to see this number reduced ,
to meet ordinance requirements.
FINDING: The existing hard surface coverage for the Press property is 79 %. The applicant ,
is improving the situation by reducing the coverage to 76.8 %. The zoning
ordinance states that a nonconforming use or structure may be expanded provided
that the nonconformity may not be increased. The applicant is not increasing the
nonconformity and is in compliance with the ordinance.
ISSUE: The Press addition elevations lacked in architectural detailing. The Planning
Commission directed the applicant to incorporate some elements from the existing
Press building, such as windows and landscaping.
FINDING: The applicant has revised the landscaping plan to show a variety of trees and a 4
foot high berm to break the massing of the wall. Staff is recommending some '
architectural detailing be added to break the long spans of the walls.
ISSUE: The link between The Press and Kindercare will encourage The Press employees
to use the Kindercare parking lot as a short cut to get to Dell Road.
FINDING: The applicant suggested that this issue can be addressed by The Press management
by asking all employees not to use the Kindercare parking lot as a short cut. Staff
is recommending the applicant use speed bumps or landscaping islands that would
require cars to slow down and maneuver around those islands prior to entering the
Kindercare parking area. The applicant has stated that if the short cut through the
Kindercare becomes a problem, they would be willing to provide speed bumps or
a landscaped island.
ISSUE: The Planning Commission requested the definition of EIFS (Exterior Insulation
Finished System) or stucco over insulation. Also requested was samples of the
materials proposed to be used on the buildings.
FINDING: The applicant has supplied staff with photographs showing some existing
Kindercare buildings. These photos reflect two types of brick on the facade of the
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' building. It also reflects a high quality material. The applicant stated that the
proposed Kindercare building will be similar to that shown in the photograph.
The photographs also show a black chain link fence. Staff is recommending a
' similar material be used on this site.
' ISSUE: The Planning Commission requested sign plans be submitted for review.
FINDING: The applicant has submitted a sign plan. One free standing sign is proposed on
' the southeast corner of the site. This sign is proposed to be 5 feet in height, and
have an area of 27 square feet. The sign is elevated on two poles. Staff is
recommending the two metal poles be replaced with brick to match the proposed
building. The applicant is also showing one wall mounted sign. The area of the
sign is 12 square feet which is below the maximum requirements of the sign
ordinance.
ISSUE: Setback issues were raised by staff and compliance with the requirements of the
Highway 5 corridor study.
FINDING: At the time of writing the staff report dated April 6, 1994, staff assumed that the
entire Highway 5 corridor would have to meet the new setbacks required by the
' study. This setback is 70 feet minimum and 150 feet maximum for any structure
to be located adjacent to Highway 5. Staff later discovered that only the
underlying district standards apply to this site. Therefore, the Kindercare building
' does not have to be moved any closer to the south.
ISSUE: The Planning Commission requested pedestrian access between The Press and
Kindercare.
FINDING: The applicant has provided a sidewalk to link the two sites.
' ISSUE: The lans showed wood being used as the material to screen the trash enclosure
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for the Kindercare building.
FINDING: The applicant has revised the plan and changed the trash enclosure from wood to
' brick to match materials on the proposed building.
At the April 20, 1994 meeting, additional issues were raised which included the following:
Landscaping along the southeast corner of the Kindercare site: This corner is an entry
way into Chanhassen. The Highway 5 Corridor study recommended the city consider
some type of gateway treatment at Dell Road and Highway 5. A formal gateway
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treatment has not been developed for this area. The preliminary thought is for the '
possibility of clustering trees.
The side walk that links the Press with the Kindercare site is not wheelchair accessible. '
The Planning Commission recommended that this sidewalk be adjusted to provide this
accessibility. '
Architectural detailing has not been shown on the Press addition. Such should be shown '
on the plans. The detailing should complement the existing Press architecture.
The Planning Commission questioned the number of parking spaces at the Kindercare site. '
The building can accommodate 200 children. The ordinance requires 1 space per 6
children, which will result in 33 spaces required. The applicant is providing 45 spaces,
which exceeds the ordinance requirements by 12 spaces. The Planning Commission '
wanted the number of spaces reduced to increase the green space area on the Kindercare
site, specifically along Highway 5. The site has 59% hard surface coverage which is
below the 70% required by ordinance. '
The Planning Commission wanted to see the parking lot for the Kindercare site shifted
to the north to move it further from Hwy 5. There are high voltage electric lines along '
the south edge of the site. The applicant stated that there are federal regulations
prohibiting day care buildings and playground areas from being located close to power
lines. ,
The Planning Commission recommended the hard surface coverage of the Press site be
adjusted to meet the required 70% by adding proposed Lot 3 to the area of the Press site.
Based on the forgoing, the Planning Commission recommended tabling the Conditional Use
Permit and Site Plan approval for the Kindercare facility and recommended approval of '
the Press expansion with the following conditions:
1. SITE PLAN REVIEW
Mancino moved, Harberts seconded that the Planning Commission recommend to approve '
the Site Plan Review for a 54,760 square foot expansion of the Press building as shown on
the site plan received April 13, 1994, subject to the following conditions.
That the applicant must revise plans to include trash screening '
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the type of materials used to screen the trash enclosures on the Press site. Plans must be '
submitted for staff review prior to City Council meeting.
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' 12. Deleted.
13. The main thoroughfare (drive aisle) located on the Press site north of the main parking
' lot area should be a minimum width of 26 feet with turning radiuses at 77th Street West
of 30 feet and two way traffic. In addition, the main thoroughfare (drive aisle) shall be
posted with no parking signs.
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The applicant shall provide a meandering berm with landscaping along the south portion
of the site, between the parking lot and Highway 5. The height of the berm shall be
between 3 and 4 feet. The applicant shall also provide staff with a detailed cost estimate
of landscaping to be used in calculating the required financial guarantees. These
guarantees must be posted prior to building permit issuance. There shall be added
landscaping to the perimeter of the Press expansion of coniferous trees as suggested by
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Nancy Mancino.
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The applicant shall enter into a site plan development contract with the city and provide
the necessary financial securities as required for landscaping.
5.
Meet all conditions outlined in the Fire Marshal memo dated March 10, 1994.
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6.
The Press addition shall contain some architectural detailing (with relief) to break up the
long wall masses
7.
Concurrent with the building permit, a detailed lighting plan meeting city standards shall
be submitted.
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The grading/utility plan shall be revised to incorporate storm sewers in the parking lot's
drive aisles for the Press. Detailed drainage calculations for a 10 year storm event shall
be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval.
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9.
The applicant shall apply and comply with the necessary permits from the appropriate
agencies (MPCA, Watershed District, and City Building Department).
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10.
Silt fence shall be placed along the northern property line where the parking lot for the
Press is being relocated.
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Deleted.
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13. The main thoroughfare (drive aisle) located on the Press site north of the main parking
' lot area should be a minimum width of 26 feet with turning radiuses at 77th Street West
of 30 feet and two way traffic. In addition, the main thoroughfare (drive aisle) shall be
posted with no parking signs.
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14. The driveway access point shall be constructed in accordance to the City's typical '
industrial driveway apron detail.
15. The applicant shall provide the City with a security deposit (letter of credit or cash '
escrow) in the amount of $5,000.00 to guarantee boulevard restoration. All boulevards
disturbed as a result of the site improvements shall be restored with sod.
16. Conditions of the Building Official's memo dated March 25, 1994.
17. The arkin configuration of the Press shall be incorporated into the final design ,
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approval given to Kindercare taking into account such things as sidewalks for
pedestrian traffic and traffic circulation between the Press and Kindercare. '
18. No rooftop equipment shall be visible from Highway 5, Dell Road or 77th Street. '
19. The impervious surface of the Press shall be a conforming permit at 70 %.
The Planning Commission also recommended approval of the subdivision request with the
condition that the applicant replats the parcels shown as proposed Lots 2 and 3 into Outlot A in '
addition to staff's recommendation. The Planning Commission acted as follow:
Mancino moved, Ledvina seconded that the Planning Commission recommend approval of ,
preliminary plat for Subdivision #94.2 for Park One 3rd Addition into Lot 1, Block 1 and
Outlot A (Lots 2 and 3, Block 1), with the following conditions:
1. Park and trail dedication fees to be collected per city ordinance. '
2. Provide the following easements: 1
a. A standard 5 foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated along the
common lot line between Lot 1 and Outlot A, Block 1. '
b. Delete.
C. A 15 foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated on the final plat '
along the west property line of Outlot A to facilitate the extension of the sewer
service. I
3. Enter into a site plan development agreement acceptable to the city. I
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' 4. A driveway or cross access easement for use of the access off 77th Street West. The
easement shall be dedicated in favor of Lots 1, Block 1 and Outlot A. The easement
' agreement shall be drafted and filed concurrently with a private maintenance agreement
acceptable to the City.
' S. The developer shall obtain and comply with all necessary permits from the Watershed
District, Health Department, etc.
' 6. Erosion control measures (silt fence - Type I) shall be shown on the grading plan. Silt
fence shall be placed along the north property line where the parking lot for the Press is
being relocated.
The applicant has requested that the City Council consider the Kindercare application even
though it was tabled by the Planning Commission. If the City Council agrees to this request,
' staff recommends the following motion:
"The City Council recommends approval of Site Plan Review #94 -1 as shown on the site plan
received April 13, 1994, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant must revise plans to include trash screening for The Press site and show
the type of materials used to screen the trash enclosure on The Press site. Plans must be
submitted for staff review prior to City Council meeting.
' 2. The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting any signage on site. The
monument sign on the Kindercare site shall utilize brick as a base for the sign rather than
metal poles.
' 3. The applicant shall provide a meandering berm with landscaping along the south portion
of the site, between the parking area and Hwy. 5. The height of the berm shall be
between 3 to 4 feet. The applicant shall also provide staff with a detailed cost estimate
of landscaping to be used in calculating the required financial guarantees. These
guarantees must be posted prior to building permit issuance.
4. The applicant shall enter into a site plan development contract with the city and provide
' the necessary financial securities as required for landscaping.
5. Meet all conditions outlined in the Fire Marshal's memo dated March 10, 1994.
6. The Press addition shall contain some architectural detailing with relief to break the long
wall masses.
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7. Concurrent with the building permit, a detailed lighting plan meeting city standards shall '
be submitted.
8. The grading/utility plan shall be revised to incorporate storm sewers in the parking lot's '
drive aisles for The Press. Detailed drainage calculations for a 10 -year storm event
should be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. ,
9. The applicant shall apply and comply with the necessary permits from the appropriate
agencies (MPCA, watershed district, and City Building Department). '
10. Silt fence shall also be placed along the north property line where the parking lot for The
Press is being relocated. '
11. A rock construction entrance shall also be placed at the driveway entrance to the '
Kindercare site off of Dell Road.
12. The applicant shall utilize the existing water service from Dell Road. Open cutting of
Dell Road will be prohibited.
13. The main thoroughfare (drive aisle) located on The Press site north of the main parking '
lot area should be a minimum width of 26 feet with turning radiuses at 77th Street West
of 30 feet. In addition, the main thoroughfare (drive aisle) shall be posted with no
parking signs. '
14. Both driveway access points shall be constructed in accordance to the City's typical
industrial driveway apron detail.
15. The applicant shall be responsible for all boulevard restoration including the sidewalk
along Dell Road. The applicant shall provide the City with a security deposit (letter of
credit or cash escrow) in the amount of $5,000 to guarantee boulevard restoration. All
boulevards disturbed as a result of the site improvements shall be restored with sod.
16. Conditions of the Building Official's memo dated March 25, 1994.
17. An island or a speed bump shall be placed between the Press and Kindercare site to slow
down and discourage traffic from cutting through the Kindercare site.
18. No roof top equipment shall be visible from Highway 5, Dell Road, or 77th Street West.
19. Brick shall be used on the Kindercare facade to resemble the building shown in the
submitted photographs.
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20. The parking configuration of the Press shall be incorporated into the final design
approval given to Kindercare taking into account such things as sidewalks for
pedestrian traffic and traffic circulation between the Press and Kindercare.
21. No rooftop equipment shall be visible from Highway 5, Dell Road or 77th Street.
' 22. The impervious surface of the Press shall be a conforming permit at 70 %.
' II. PRELIMINARY PLAT
"The City Council recommends approval of the preliminary plat for Subdivision #94 -2 for Park
One 3rd Addition as shown on the plat received April 13, 1994, with the following conditions:
1. Park and trail dedication fees to be collected per city ordinance.
' 2. Provide the following easements:
a. A standard 5 -foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated along the
common lot line between Lots 1, and 2 and 3, Block 1.
' b. A 15 -foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated on the final plat
along the west property line of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 to facilitate the extension
of the sewer service.
' 3. Enter into a site plan development agreement acceptable to the city.
' 4. A driveway or cross - access easement for use of the access off of 77th Street West. The
easement shall be dedicated in favor of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1. The easement
agreement shall be drafted and filed concurrently with a private maintenance agreement
acceptable to the City.
5. The developer shall obtain and comply with all necessary permits from the watershed
district, health department, etc.
' 6. Erosion control measures (silt fence - Type n shall be shown on the grading plan. Silt
fence shall be placed along the north property line where the parking lot for The Press
is being relocated."
i III. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
"The City Council recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit #94 -1 subject to the
following conditions:
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1. Compliance with conditions of site plan and plat approval.
2. Obtain all applicable state, county, and city licenses."
Attachments
1. Letter from the applicant dated April 21, 1994.
2. Partial Planning Commission minutes dated April 20, 1994.
3. Staff report dated April 6, 1994.
4. Planning Commission minutes dated April 6, 1994.
5. Photocopies of photographs showing an existing Kindercare facility.
6. Revised plans received April 13, 1994.
(The following is a portion of the Planning Commission meeting dated April 20, 1994
pertaining to the following item)
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' PRELIMINARY PLAT TO REPLAT LOT 1, BLOCK 1 AND OUTLOT B, PARK ONE
2ND ADDITION INTO LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, PARK ONE THIRD ADDITION, A SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR A 54,720 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE EXPANSION FOR
THE PRESS AND A 10,315 SQUARE FOOT KINDERCARE FACILITY AND A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A LICENSED DAYCARE CENTER IN AN IOP,
INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF
' DELL ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 5.
Tape 2B:
Scott: Is anyone prepared to make a motion?
Farmakes: I'd like just one quick comment. Staff, I'd like to get a response. I think that the
issue the applicant made in regards to health issues and the city doesn't have anything on
ordinance on that. I would think that you would review the quality of their information. I
' would think that that would be pertinent.
Aanenson: Right. Well that's what I was saying. You've got the same issue on the next
application. The reason why they wanted the power line moved because they cannot secure
FHA financing because of the location over the houses. So there are some federal regulations
out there related to...
Nutting: There may be lots of regulations that people just don't know. There's studies on
' both sides of the issue and I think until there's something definitive, especially when a
lender... approve things like that. That doesn't give you the answer as to.
' Farmakes: No, but it may tell us that maybe that building should go to the north lot. Maybe
it shouldn't be there.
I Mancino: And just move back.
Farmakes: There's a blank lot up above. Maybe that's the place for that particular.
I Scott: And the access would be much less complicated too.
Farmakes: One owners owns the entire space. That's the only area to maneuver anyway in
this thing apparently. Is that north lot. And it looks to be somewhat bigger.
' Scott: I'll call for a motion again and whenever you're ready.
Mancino: I'll move, with a lot of help. I'll move that we approve, let's see. What am I
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Scott: We have three things here.
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Mancino: Well I'll do one of them. I'll move that we approve the Site Plan Review for a
54,760 square foot expansion of the Press building. With, as shown on the site plan received
April 13, 1994 subject to the following conditions. 1. That the applicant must revise plans to
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include trash screening of the Press site and show the type of materials used to screen the
trash enclosures on the Press site. Plans must be submitted for staff review prior to City
Council meeting. Number 3. I should ask Sharmin. Does number 3 refer to the Press also?
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Al -Jaff: Correct.
Mancino: Okay. And I'm assuming number 2 is just Kindercare right?
Al -Jaff: That's correct.
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Mancino: Okay. So number 3, the applicant shall provide a meandering berm with
landscaping along the south portion of the site, between the parking lot and Highway 5. The
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height of the berm shall be between 3 and 4 feet. The applicant shall also provide staff with
a detailed cost estimate of landscaping to be used in calculating the required financial
guarantees. These guarantees must be posted prior to building permit issuance. I would like
to add to that. That added landscaping, that there be added landscaping to the perimeter of
the Press expansion per my request in coniferous trees. Number 4. The applicant shall enter
into a site plan development contract with the city and provide the necessary financial
securities as required for landscaping. Number 5. Meet all conditions outlined in the Fire
Marshal memo dated March 10, 1994. Number 6. The Press addition shall contain some
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architectural detailing to break the long wall masses, and I would say architectural detailing
with relief. Does staff understand what I mean there? The horizontal with some relief there.
Number 7. Concurrent with the building permit, a detailed lighting plan meeting city
standards shall be submitted. Number 8. The grading/utility plan shall be revised to
incorporate storm sewers in the parking lot's drive aisles for the Press. Detailed drainage
calculations for a 10 year storm event shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and
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approval. Number 9. The applicant shall apply and comply with the necessary permits from
the appropriate agencies. Number 10. Silt fence shall be placed along the northern property
line where the parking lot for the Press is being relocated. Number 12. Does that pertain to
the Press?
Al -Jaff: No. It would be for Kindercare only.
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Mancino: Okay. So omit that. Number 13. The main thoroughfare (drive aisle) located on
the Press site north of the main parking lot area should be a minimum width of 26 feet with
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turning radiuses at 77th Street West of 30 feet. In addition, the main thoroughfare (drive
aisle) shall be posted with no parking signs. And I also want to make sure that it's a two
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way traffic street. Number 14. The driveway access point shall be constructed in accordance
to the City's typical industrial driveway apron detail. Number 15. The applicant shall
provide the City with a security deposit (letter of credit or cash escrow) in the amount of
' $5,000.00 to guarantee boulevard restoration. All boulevards disturbed as a result of the site
improvements shall be restored with sod. 16. Conditions of the Building Official's memo
dated March 25, 1994. Number 17.
' Harberts: Nancy, could I offer a suggestion on 17?
Mancino: You bet.
Harberts: That the parking configuration for the Press will somehow be in concert with what
1 the approval is given for Kindercare so that they correlate or coordinate or whatever they
need to do.
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Mancino: That it be self contained?
Harberts: Well, at this point I just wanted to leave it open in terms of the parking. I don't
have any problem in saying that it's being self contained but I'm looking more at that
sidewalk and if we need that designated parking. If that's something we find is important.
That's why I'm saying that the parking configuration for the Press will be, I don't know.
Mancino: Relate to.
Harberts: Or somehow coordinate with. With whatever's approved then for the Kindercare
so we have that flexibility to influence the Press given what is finally approved then for the
Kindercare. That's what I would suggest.
Mancino: Okay. That's it. 18. No rooftop equipment shall be visible from Highway 5, Dell
Road, or 77th Street West. Oh I wanted to put a recommendation in about, that I would like
to see the impervious surface of the Press be a conforming permit and be at 70 %. And
Diane, do you want to add anything about the sidewalk being there? I mean does that need
to be in the recommendation?
Harberts: Well that's what I want 17 to reflect. Is that we do have that flexibility to go back
and influence things that may need to be included in the Press parking lot because of what
comes out of the Kindercare. So that's what the intent there is to let us have that flexibility
to go back and have influence over that. And I'll second that motion. And I just want to
' clarify. Then does that mean Nancy that we're tabling the second part of that regarding
construction of the Kindercare Daycare Center?
' Mancino: Yeah, that's going to be my second. The next motion. I think that's how you do
it.
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Scott: Okay. It's been moved and seconded to approve the Site Plan Review for the Press
warehouse expansion. Is there any discussion? I
Mancino moved, Harberts seconded that the Planning Commission recommend to
approve the Site Plan Review for a 54,760 square foot expansion of the Press building as '
shown on the site plan received April 13, 1994, subject to the following conditions.
1. That the applicant must revise plans to include trash screening of the Press site and '
show the type of materials used to screen the trash enclosures on the Press site. Plans
must be submitted for staff review prior to City Council meeting.
2. Deleted. ,
3. The applicant shall provide a meandering berm with landscaping along the south '
portion of the site, between the parking lot and Highway 5. The height of the berm
shall be between 3 and 4 feet. The applicant shall also provide staff with a detailed
cost estimate of landscaping to be used in calculating the required financial guarantees. '
These guarantees must be posted prior to building permit issuance. There shall be
added landscaping to the perimeter of the Press expansion of coniferous trees as
suggested by Nancy Mancino.
4. The applicant shall enter into a site plan development contract with the city and
provide the necessary financial securities as required for landscaping.
5. Meet all conditions outlined in the Fire Marshal memo dated March 10, 1994. '
6. The Press addition shall contain some architectural detailing (with relief) to break up
the long wall masses ,
7. Concurrent with the building permit, a detailed lighting plan meeting city standards
shall be submitted.
8. The grading/utility plan shall be revised to incorporate storm sewers in the parking '
lot's drive aisles for the Press. Detailed drainage calculations for a 10 year storm
event shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval.
9. The applicant shall apply and comply with the necessary permits from the appropriate '
agencies (MPCA, Watershed District, and City Building Department).
10. Silt fence shall be laced along the northern property line where the parking lot for the '
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12. Deleted.
13. The main thoroughfare (drive aisle) located on the Press site north of the main parking
lot area should be a minimum width of 26 feet with turning radiuses at 77th Street
' West of 30 feet and two way traffic. In addition, the main thoroughfare (drive aisle)
shall be posted with no parking signs.
14. The driveway access point shall be constructed in accordance to the City's typical
industrial driveway apron detail.
15. The applicant shall provide the City with a security deposit (letter of credit or cash
escrow) in the amount of $5,000.00 to guarantee boulevard restoration. All boulevards
disturbed as a result of the site improvements shall be restored with sod.
16. Conditions of the Building Official's memo dated March 25, 1994.
17. The parking configuration of the Press shall be incorporated into the final design
approval given to Kindercare taking into account such things as sidewalks for
pedestrian traffic and traffic circulation between the Press and Kindercare.
18. No rooftop equipment shall be visible from Highway 5, Dell Road or 77th Street.
19. The impervious surface of the Press shall be a conforming permit at 70 %.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
Scott: Is there another motion?
Harberts: I move to table Kindercare Daycare Center. Construction of.
Scott: And is there some direction to the developer?
Harberts: I think based on the discussions, from what my notes are and if anyone's able to
assist here. I think one of the primary areas was regards to flip flopping the parking and the
playground. I think Jeff brought up a good point though about, if there's a concern with the
electromagnetic fields or whatever, do we push it down? Is that a better place for it? I think
there's some access questions. Traffic questions that relate to that. Signage. I think with
regards to number 2. And I think there was comments with regards to putting around some
additional landscaping there. I think there was also some discussion about cutting the parking
down 12 spaces. Again, it might be an influencing factor then about flip flopping it as to the
number of parking stalls.
Mancino: Gateway.
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Harberts: The gateway certainly is a big factor in that. And I think that's really what
prompted the flip flopping is I think Jeff commented well is that, do we shrug our shoulders
or do we in a sense start putting some pen to the paper here in terms of what we feel is
important. And I would certainly be interested to see, to start holding. Going forward with '
these values I think that have been communicated and addressed very thoroughly by the
Highway 5 corridor group. And here's an opportunity to either leave it go or start walking
the talk. '
Scott: Okay. It's been moved and seconded in summary to table the site plan review for the
Kindercare facility. Is there any discussion?
Harberts: Who seconded that one?
Scott: Ah, she made the motion, you seconded it.
Mancino: No. She made the motion. Second. '
Scott: Excuse me. Now it's been moved and seconded. Is there any discussion?
v Mancino seconded that the Planning Commission table action on the '
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Site Plan Review for Kindercare Daycare Center. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously.
Mancino: I assume that eliminates 2 and 3.
Scott: Yeah, I'd say by virtue of Question. Do we have to approve the replat?
Al -Jaff: Yes you do.
Scott: So that the Press can. '
Al -Jaff: Can go forward.
Scott: Okay. May I have a motion please?
Mancino: I'll move that we replat. I move that we approve the preliminary plat to replat Lot
1, Block 1. Do I have to do, do I do the whole thing? I want to approve the Press.
Al -Jaff: Lot 1 expansion but you don't want 2 and 3. 1
Mancino: Not yet because I mean, you know. That may change.
Scott: Okay. So basically hat we need to do is replat Lot 1, Block 1.
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Al -Jaff: Well we can process that administratively.
Mancino: Okay.
Aanenson: This is ... to the outlot.
Scott: Okay, so basically we are going to end up with a preliminary plat to replat Lot 1,
Block 1 into Lot 1 and Outlot A and B? Is that?
Al -Jaff: That would require a plat.
Aanenson: Just one outlot.
Mancino: Just to one outlot, yeah.
Scott: Okay, Outlot A. Okay.
Mancino: That's what I said.
Scott: Was it? Okay, is there a second please?
Ledvina: I'll second that.
Scott: It's been moved and seconded that we approve the plat as stated. Is there any
discussion?
Harberts: What are we approving?
Mancino: Yeah, there's some discussion here. Jeff, why don't you. Jeff has some
discussion.
Farmakes: If we look at that, both outlots there.
Mancino: They're really 3. What they want. This is really.
Farmakes: So if you're looking at considering the northeast corner of that Lot 3, 2 and 1 for
the Press. If by approving that are we defining the lines where the borders are? Between 2
and 3.
Scott: Or should we just have Lot 1 and Outlot A and Outlot A comprises the, this is very
surveyor's talk here.
Farmakes: 2 and 3.
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Scott: Everything to the east of the eastern...
Mancino: Well wait. And if we approve it, can we still have 70% impervious surface
because don't they have to add more onto that?
Farmakes: But how are we tying ourselves into the development of the existing lot to the
north with the current Kindercare?
Mancino: But we're leaving those open.
Farmakes: Those are left open?
Scott: Yeah.
Farmakes: So we're not tying ourselves into access to those lots?
Ledvina: No.
Mancino: Access to them?
Farmakes: Well for instance, this goes here and then you've got it going there.
Aanenson: The existing lot line is, you're moving it to the east is all you're doing. For the
Press. The rest of it you're still leaving outlot. That's how it is right now.
Scott: So it's Lot 1, as specified with Outlot A. Is that what we want to say? What's the
right way to say it?
Al -Jaff: Another way of saying it is, Lot 1 and combine Lots 2 and 3 into Outlot A. That's
another.
Mancino: Thank you. And Jeff's question.
Al -Jaff: Or proposed lots.
Mancino: But Jeff's question is, is that there won't be any problem having done this if we
go back and let's say Kindercare goes to the northern side, can we still use the access from
the Press' driveway into Kindercare?
Aanenson: Sure.
Mancino: Okay. Does that answer it for you?
Aanenson: You've got to remember again, all you're doing is moving a property line for the
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Hempel: You're approving the common drive is going to serve eventually whatever's over
there.
Scott: And we also need a motion to table the conditional use permit for a licensed daycare.
Ledvina: Did we agree to vote on...
I Scott: Yes.
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Harberts: I just have a clarification. Kate, Sharmin. On our previous motion did you get
included the sidewalk?
Aanenson: On 17?
Scott: Well we can't really, that's a yes or no. If it's one way or the other, it doesn't matter.
Harberts: Yes we can. We can do anything we want.
Mancino: But yeah, I asked you that. It's in 17.
Harberts: No I'm asking the sidewalk, handicapped accessible. If that was included in those
comments? That was the intent. With the parking configuration then.
Al -Jaff: I was going to include parking for the Press be in concert with Kindercare and then
to meet all conditions of ADA requirements?
Harberts: No. No, I don't want it to meet ADA because those are more. That the parking
configuration though included the fact about that sidewalk being added rather than having
wheelchairs and people having to go out into the line of traffic. And I didn't know if we
needed to amend this one because we're still on this one.
Scott: Well we're discussing, I think we understand.
Harberts: But we got the intent.
Scott: We understand what our motion is. Basically that we're going to end up going from
Lot 1, Block 1 into Lot 1 and combining Lots 2 and 3 into Outlot A.
Mancino: Second.
Scott: That was discussion.
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Mancino moved, Ledvina seconded that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of preliminary plat for Subdivision #94 -2 for Park One 3rd Addition into Lot 1, Block 1
and Outlot A (Lots 2 and 3, Block 1), with the following conditions:
1. Park and trail dedication fees to be collected per city ordinance.
2. Provide the following easements: '
a. A standard 5 foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated along
the common lot line between Lot 1 and Outlot A, Block 1. '
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C. A 15 foot wide drainage and utility asement shall be dedicated on the final
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plat along the west property line of Outlot A to facilitate the extension of the I
sewer service.
3. Enter into a site plan development agreement acceptable to the city.
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4. A driveway or cross access easement for use of the access off 77th Street West. The
easement shall be dedicated in favor of Lots 1, Block 1 and Outlot A. The easement
agreement shall be drafted and filed concurrently with a private maintenance
agreement acceptable to the City.
5. The developer shall obtain and comply with all necessary permits from the Watershed
District, Health Department, etc.
6. Erosion control measures (silt fence - Type I) shall be shown on the grading plan. Silt
fence shall be placed along the north property line where the parking lot for the Press
is being relocated.
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
Scott: Okay, can I have a new motion with regard to the Kindercare Site Plan for the
Kindercare facility?
Mancino: I move that we table conditional use permit to allow a daycare center in an IOP
district.
Scott: Just a q uestion for Kate. Do we have to make a motion to table the site plan for the
Kindercare facility? Follow up with another motion to table the conditional use permit?
Because we have, these are all specific items within the public hearing and I think we have
to...
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Aanenson: You can't do one without the other.
Scott: Then we need to address the site plan, specifically for the Kindercare facility. Can I
' have a motion please?
Harberts: I'll move it to table.
1 Mancino: Second.
' Scott: Okay. It's been moved and seconded to table the site plan review for the Kindercare
facility.
Harberts moved, Mancino seconded to table the Site Plan Review for a Kindercare
Daycare facility. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
Scott: May I have another motion with regard to the conditional use permit?
Mancino: I move that we table the conditional use permit to allow a daycare center in an
IOP district.
Harberts: Second.
' Mancino moved Harberts seconded that the Plannin g Commission table action on the
Conditional Use Permit #94 -1 for the Kindercare Daycare facility. All voted in favor
' and the motion carried unanimously.
Scott: We'll take the Kindercare facility and the conditional use permit, well as soon as they
can bring it back to us. We want to move it on if we can. We'll take a 5 minute break and
then the next public hearing is regarding the Ryan/Heritage/Boisclair development.
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P.C. DATE: 4 -6 -94
C.C. DATE: 4 -25 -94
CASE: 94 -1 Site Plan
94 -1 CUP, 94 -2 SUB
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LOCATION:
APPLICANT
Site Plan Review for a 54,760 square foot expansion of The Press
Building, and construction of a Kindercare Day Care Center, 10,315
Square Feet
Preliminary Plat to Replat Lot 1, Block 1, and Outlot B, Park One 2nd
Addition into Lots 1, 2, and 3, Park One Third Addition.
Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Day Care Center in an 30P District
North of Hwy. 5, West of Dell Road, East of 187th Avenue West, and
South of 77th Street West.
Marcus Corporation
10001 Wayzata Blvd., Ste
Minnetonka, MN 55305
The Press, Inc.
100 18780 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
PRESENT ZONING: Industrial Office Park
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ACREAGE: 13.64 acres ✓ ��
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AND LAND USE: N - 77th Street West/IOP R o c
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S - Highway 5/I hate S. -pitted to Commission
E - Dell Road/Eden Prairie
W - 187th Avenue West/IOP Me Submrtted to 00061
SEWER AND WATER: Services are available to the site.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The site contains the Press Building along the westerly
portion. The easterly half is undeveloped and vegetated
primarily with brush. The property is bordered by Hwy. 5
on the south and Dell Road on the east.
2000 LAND USE:
Office/Industrial
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April 6, 1994
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PROPOSAL /SUMMARY
The applicant is proposing to construct a day care facility and expand the warehouse and press '
room of the Press building. The site is bordered by 77th Street West along the north, Hwy. 5
to the south, 187th Avenue West to the west, and Dell Road to the east. The lot area of the
Press site is 518,000 square feet and the Kindercare Day Care Facility site is 76,372 square feet. '
Both sites are located in an Industrial Office Park District. The site is visible directly from
Highway 5 and has full access from 77th Street West and 187th Avenue West. Access to and
from the Kindercare site via Dell Road is restricted to right- in/right -out only. I
In an accompanying subdivision request, the site is being replatted into three lots, one of which
will expand the existing Press site to accommodate the proposed expansion, the second lot will
contain the Kindercare building, and the third lot will be reserved for future development. Staff
is not aware of any pending developments for the third lot. The subdivision request is a
relatively straightforward action. Conditions proposed for review would result in dedication of ,
all required easements.
The site plan is reasonably well developed. The Press expansion will utilize scored concrete '
panels, an identical material to that used on the existing building. Staff has requested that the
applicant provide elevations showing the facade after incorporating the proposed expansion. The
Kindercare building is proposed to utilize face brick wainscoting on all four sides accented by
columns, ceramic tile, a canopy, and has a pitched roof.
One of the advantages resulting from the expansion of the Press building will be the relocation '
of the loading dock area. Currently, the loading docks are visible from Highway 5. The
expansion will relocate the docks to the rear of the building, and will face 77th Street West. ,
Parking for vehicles is located on the east and west side of the Press building, and south of the
Kindercare building. Vehicles will be screened by berms and landscaping materials from '
Highway 5.
The site landscaping is generally of high quality due to the attention that was paid to this issue
by the applicant. A variety of trees and bushes will be used. We are recommending that a
meandering berm of 3 to 4 feet in height be located along the southerly edge of the site, between
the parking lot and Highway 5. '
Staff regards the project as a reasonable use of the land. The overall design is sensitive to the
Highway 5 corridor's image.
Based upon the foregoing, staff is recommending approval of the site plan, without variances,
conditional use permit and subdivision requests for this proposal.
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April 6, 1994
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I BACKGROUND
On June 19, 1978, the City Council approved a Planned Industrial Development Plan #78 -5 PUD,
' which included a subdivision that resulted in dividing 701,656 square feet into Lot 1, Block 1,
Park One (444,734 square feet), and Outlot B (256,922 square feet). Lot 1 became the site for
the Press Building which was approved as a permitted use in the Planned Industrial Development
' Plan concurrently with the subdivision. Outlot B was reserved for future development and is
being proposed for subdivision into two lots with this application.
GENERAL SITE PLAN /ARCHITECTURE
The existing Press building is situated parallel to and north of Hwy. 5. The site is bordered by
77th Street West along the north, Hwy. 5 to the south, 187th Avenue West to the west, and Dell
Road to the east. Access to the Press building is gained off of 77th Street West and 187th
Avenue West. The proposed expansion of 54,760 square feet will be located to the east of the
existing building. Kindercare is proposed to be located to the east of the Press building and will
have an area of 10,315 square feet. Parking will be located to the south and between the two
buildings. Direct views of the existing loading docks and parking area are currently visible from
' Hwy. 5. The proposed addition will relocate the loading docks to the north of the building and
provide complete screening from Hwy. 5. Staff is recommending that a meandering berm with
' landscaping, 3 to 4 feet in height, be installed between the parking lot and Hwy. 5 to provide
additional screening.
' The Press building, including the proposed addition, is located 30 feet from the north, 100 feet
from the east, 120 from the south, and 65 feet from the west property line. The Kindercare
building is located 70 feet from the north, 40 feet from the east, 190 feet from the south, and 50
feet from the west property line.
Materials used on the Press addition will be identical to the existing building's scored concrete
' panels. The applicant has been informed that elevations of the building, with the addition
incorporated into them, must be submitted for review and evaluation. The Kindercare building
will consist of face brick wainscoting on all four sides. The entry will have a canopy with
' columns and ceramic tile detailing. The building's architecture is tastefully designed and meets
the standards of the site plan ordinance requirements.
' The site plan for the Kindercare site shows the trash enclosure located southwest of the day care
building. The location of the trash enclosure for the Press site has not been shown. Plans must
be revised to show the location and submitted for review and approval. The trash enclosure shall
utilize materials similar to materials used on the main building. Any roof top equipment should
be screened from Highway 5.
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The Planning Commission has reviewed the Highway Corridor Overlay design standards. '
Although they have not officially been adopted, staff has reviewed these standards to see how
this project meets the intent of the proposed ordinance. The purpose of the overlay district is to '
promote high -quality architectural and site design through improvement development standards
with the corridor. The design standards should create a unified, harmonious and high quality
visual environment. The plan and design of the proposed development meets the intent of the
overlay district with the following features:
The Press addition will utilize material identical to those used on the existing building.
The same is true for the color and height of the addition. The Kindercare building will
also be one story and the architectural style is unique to the industrial park but will fit in.
The addition to the Press will be compatible with the existing building. The Kindercare
building will provide a variation in style through the use of columns and the pitched roof
element. Because the request is only for an addition to The Press, there is no room to
provide a pitched element. Also, a pitched roof would be out of character for the existing
style of the building. The Kindercare building is providing a pitched roof as well as a
pitched canopy. The Kindercare building must be moved 40 feet to the south to meet the
maximum setback of 150 feet. Both buildings are utilizing exterior materials that are '
durable and of high quality. The colors of the Press building addition will be identical
to the existing building. The applicant must show the colors proposed to be used on the
Kindercare building. '
The new Press addition will move loading docks to the rear of the building, screening it
from views from Hwy. 5. The trash enclosure has not been shown on the Press site and
such shall be shown on the final plans.
The site is level and minimum grading will take place with the exception of areas along
Hwy. 5 where staff is requiring a berm. The site is devoid of vegetation with the
exception of underbrush. The landscaping plan provides a variety of plant materials that
are massed where possible particularly along Hwy. 5. The berm and landscaping ,
materials will be a continuation of the existing berm on the Press site. The plant
materials are repetitious in some locations and variable in others. Proposed plant
materials are indigenous to Minnesota. A curb is required along the parameters of the
green space area. The applicant is providing a wide green space area between Hwy. 5
right -of -way and the Kindercare site. All planting areas are adequate in size to allow
trees to grow.
The light poles are incorporated within the planters/islands. Staff is requiring a sign plan
which should include lighting method.
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PARKING/INTERIOR CIRCULATION
The City's parking ordinance for day care centers requires a design capacity of one stall for each
' six children. The applicant is providing 45 parking spaces. The total number of children
enrolled at the day care may not exceed 270.
The parking ordinance for warehouses requires one space for each 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area up to 10,000 square feet and 1 additional space for each additional 2,000 square feet.
The total spaces required for the addition is 32 spaces. The ordinance also requires processing
' facilities to provide 1 parking space for each employee on the major shift. The Press employs
a total of 245 employees. These employees work in 3 shifts. Assuming all employees were
present at the same time, a total of 2�. spaces would be required. The total spaces required
including the addition is 277 spaces. The applicant is providing 314 spaces which far exceed the
ordinance requirements.
t The submitted site plans does not indicate any handicapped parking spaces. The Minnesota State
Building Code (MSBC) requires that such spaces be provide at the rate of one handicapped space
per every 50 spaces in the lot(s). This calculated out to 7 spaces for the Press and 1 space for
the Kindercare. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has specific requirements for van
spaces which currently are not part of the MSBC. These requirements are not enforced by the
Inspections Division, but should be incorporated into the site plan. Site approaches are regulated
by the MSBC, and are not detailed on the site plan. Curb cuts, width, texture and slope are
details that must be included on the site plans.
Landscaping is proposed along the south side, adjacent to Highway 5 as well as throughout the
parking area. This will provide screening of cars parked in the lot. Staff is recommending a
' meandering landscaped berm, 3 to 4 feet in height, be installed between the parking lots and
Hwy. 5 to provide additional screening.
' ACCESS/PARKING LOT CIRCULATION
Dell Road is a four -lane divided collector street. Access to and from the Kindercare site via Dell
1 Road is restricted to a right- in/right -out only due to the existing center median. The parking lot
configuration appears to circulate well with the secondary access from The Press. However, the
disadvantage is the new parking lot and access on to Dell Road will make it very convenient for
traffic from The Press to short circuit through the Kindercare site to get to Dell Road and on to
Trunk Highway 5.
The proposed warehouse expansion at The Press will involve relocating the existing drive aisles
and parking lots. The proposed drive aisle will be constructed to 24 -feet wide. The site
currently has a number of semi - trailers parked adjacent to the drive aisles. With the anticipated
' truck traffic movement, staff believes the main thoroughfare (drive aisle) should be a minimum
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of 26 -feet wide with turning radiuses on to 77th Street West of 30 feet. In addition, the drive ,
aisles lying north of the main parking lot should be posted for no parking on both sides. Both
driveway access points (77th Street West and Dell Road) should be constructed in accordance
to the City's typical industrial driveway apron detail (see Attachment No. 1). '
The 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk exists along the west side of Dell Road adjacent the site The '
applicant shall be responsible for replacing any sidewalk damage during construction of the site
improvements. The applicant should post security escrow (letter of credit or cash escrow) in the
amount of $5,000 to guarantee boulevard restoration. '
LANDSCAPING
The landscaping plan is very well conceived. The applicant is providing a variety of plantings
throughout the parking lot and especially along the perimeters of the sites. The plant materials
include ornamental conifer, deciduous trees, and shrubs. The Kindercare site will be the first site
an individual will encounter as they enter Chanhassen. Plantings, as well as the design and
material used on the Kindercare building, have been done tastefully. Staff is recommending one
modification to the landscaping plan. The incorporation of a meandering berm with landscaping
between Hwy. 5 and the parking lot area for both sites. The parking area for the Kindercare site
is setback 75 feet from the property line, which is in compliance with the Hwy. 5 corridor study
requirements. 1
LIGHTING
Lighting locations have been illustrated on the plans. Only shielded fixtures are allowed and the
applicant shall demonstrate that there is no more than Ih foot candles of light at the property line
as required by ordinance. Detailed lighting plan should be submitted when building permits are '
requested.
SIGNAGE I
The applicant has not submitted a signage plan. One ground low profile business sign is
permitted per street frontage with a maximum of 2 such signs per lot. The area of the sign may
not exceed 80 square feet and a height of 8 feet. Also, one wall mounted sign shall be permitted
per street frontage. The total display area shall not exceed 15% of the total area of the building
wall upon which the signs are mounted. No sign may exceed 80 square feet. The applicant must
obtain a sign permit prior to erecting the sign on site. One stop sign must be posted on the
driveway at the exit point of both sites. A sign plan acceptable to staff should be provided prior
to requesting a building permit.
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GRADING AND DRAINAGE
In addition to the site drainage for the Kindercare site, it appears a large portion of the east
' parking lot for The Press is also proposed to be redone to accommodate future expansions. The
overall grading plan appears acceptable, however, additional storm sewers will be necessary to
convey stormwater runoff from the parking lot relocation on The Press site. The grading/utility
plan should be revised incorporating the existing or proposed storm sewer system. Detailed
drainage calculations for both sites (Kindercare/Press) should be submitted to the City Engineer
for review and approval. The drainage calculations shall be a 10 -year storm event.
' Based on the grading plan, it appears site grading will exceed five acres in size thus requiring
permits from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) and watershed district. The site will be served with storm sewers
that were installed in 77th Street West and Dell Road. These storm drainage systems convey
storm runoff to a regional stormwater pond located north of the site. Therefore, no additional
' on -site ponding will be required as a result of this development. The development will be
responsible for the applicable Surface Water Management Utility fee in accordance with city
ordinance.
' PUBLIC UTILITIES
' The Kindercare site is proposed to be served from a watermain located in Dell Road. The plans
propose open cutting in Dell Road to tap the watermain. According to the City's records, an 8-
inch waterline has been stubbed into the site just north of the proposed connection. Staff
recommends that the existing water service be utilized and the open cutting of Dell Road
prohibited.
Sanitary sewer service is extended to the site from 77th Street West. The plans propose to
extend a 6 -inch service to the Kindercare site along the west property lines of Lots 2 and 3,
Block 1. The appropriate drainage and utility easement should be dedicated on the final plat
along the service line. Since both the sanitary and water services lines will be private (not
maintained by the City), the applicable permits and inspections should be coordinated by the
applicant through the City Building Department.
MISCELLANEOUS
The plans propose installation of irrigation systems. The applicant should be aware the
appropriate permits and inspections will be necessary for the installation of the irrigation system
' through the City's Building Department.
All boulevard areas disturbed as a result of site improvements should be restored with sod.
IF,
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April 6, 1994
Page 8
EROSION CONTROL
The plans are proposing silt fence along the east side of the Kindercare lot to protect Dell Road.
Staff also believes it would be appropriate to install silt fence along the north property line of
The Press to protect 77th Street West.
A rock construction entrance is proposed at the north driveway access to The Press. Staff
believes the construction activity on the Kindercare site will also necessitate a rock construction
entrance at the proposed entrance off of Dell Road. Staff recommends that a rock construction
entrance be provided at the Dell Road driveway access as well.
COMPLIANCE TABLE - IOP DISTRICT
Lot Area 1 acre 11.89 acres 1.75 acres
* The City's parking ordinance for day care centers requires a design capacity of one stall
for each six children. The applicant is providing 45 parking spaces. The total number
of children enrolled at the day care may not exceed 270.
PARK AND TRAIL DEDICATION FEES
The City is requiring that park and trails fees be submitted in lieu of park land. Fees are to be
paid in accordance to city ordinance.
Ordinance
The Press
Kindercare
Building Height
2 stories
1 story
1 story
Building Setback
N -30' E -30'
N -30' E -NA
N -NA E - -50'
S -30' W -30'
S -120' W -75'
S -190' W -NA'
Parking stalls
245/ 45 stalls
314 stalls
45 stalls*
Parking Setback
N -25' E -25'
N -25' E -NA'
N -NA' E -30'
S -25' W -25'
S -35' W -30'
S -75' W -NA'
Hard surface
70%
Not Provided
Not Provided
Coverage
Lot Area 1 acre 11.89 acres 1.75 acres
* The City's parking ordinance for day care centers requires a design capacity of one stall
for each six children. The applicant is providing 45 parking spaces. The total number
of children enrolled at the day care may not exceed 270.
PARK AND TRAIL DEDICATION FEES
The City is requiring that park and trails fees be submitted in lieu of park land. Fees are to be
paid in accordance to city ordinance.
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April 6, 1994
Page 9
SUBDIVISION
The subdivision proposal is a relatively simple request that will serve to enlarge The Press site
to accommodate the addition and divide an outlot into 2 lots. The total site area is approximately
15 acres. The existing easterly line of Lot 1 (The Press site) is being shifted 115 feet to the east
to accommodate the proposed expansion and maintain the required setback. Lot 1 will have an
area of 518,000 square feet. Lot 2 is not being developed at the present time. It is proposed to
have an area of 62,000 square feet. Lot 3 is proposed to contain the Kindercare building and will
have an area of 76,372 square feet. The subdivision request is a relatively straightforward action.
Conditions proposed for review would result in dedication of all required easements. The
following easements are either illustrated on the plat or should be acquired:
1. Standard drainage and utility easements around the perimeters of all lots.
2. Dedication of public right -of -way.
3. A 15 -foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated on the final plat along
the west property line of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 to facilitate the extension of the sewer
service.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Day care centers are permitted in the IOP District as a conditional use. The following constitutes
our review of this proposal against conditional use permit standards.
GENERAL ISSUANCE STANDARDS
1.
2.
Will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or city.
FINDING - The site is zoned IOP. The proposed use will not create any significant
or unexpected impacts from this use. It will provide a convenient location
for employees of the office industrial park to drop off their children.
Will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan and this
chapter.
FINDING - The proposed use would be consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan.
The use is also in compliance with the Hwy. 5 Corridor Plan although it
has not yet been incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. Both sites
meet the requirements of the design standards as discussed in the site
plan/architecture section.
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April 6, 1994
Page 10
3. Will be designed, constructed operated and maintained so to be compatible in
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appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will
not change the essential character of that area.
FINDING - The site is located adjacent to a major highway and a collector road. It is
in the industrial district and as such, a day care center is fully consistent
with this site. Architectural standards required by the Highway 5 corridor
study and are being adhered to. ,
4. Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring uses.
FINDING - There will be no measurable impacts to the existing or planned
neighboring uses. This use will have traffic patterns that should combine
trips with existing businesses.
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5. Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including streets,
police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer
systems and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and services
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provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment. of the
proposed use.
FINDING - Full city services are available to this site. Roads serving the site are fully
capable of handling the access needs of this proposal.
6. Will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and services and will not
be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
'
FINDING - There are no projected needs for public facilities and services that staff is
aware of. However, we do believe that there is always a need for a day
care center within any Office Industrial Park. The day care use is a good
auxiliary use for the industrial park.
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7. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare
because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, rodents,
or trash.
FINDING - This site will not create adverse impacts to persons, property or the general ,
welfare of the area. Hours of operation, orientation of the building, and
lighting standards will comply with city ordinances. ,
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Page 11
8. Will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create traffic
congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
FINDING - The site is visible from a major highway and is accessible from that
highway by a signalized intersection and a collector street designed to
commercial standards. There will be no direct traffic impacts to any area
residential neighborhood.
9. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic or
' historic features of major significance.
FINDING - The development of this site will not result in the loss of any features.
' 10. Will be aesthetically compatible atible with the area
FINDING - The site plan is well designed to provide adequate landscaping and
buffering from adjoining properties. The building is to be built of brick
' accented by columns, ceramic tile, and a canopy. Consistent with
Highway 5 overlay district.
11. Will not depreciate surrounding property values.
FINDING - The site is being used for a day care type of operation which is consistent
' with its designation. It will not depreciate surrounding property values.
On the contrary, it will add a convenient location for employees working
in the surrounding area to drop off their children.
' 12. Will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in this article.
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FINDING - The following is our review of conditions of approval and appropriate
findings:
a. The site shall have loading and drop off points designed to avoid interfering
with traffic and pedestrian movements
FINDING - The building is surrounded by a sidewalk to allow pedestrian movement.
b. Outdoor play areas shall be located and designed in a manner which
mitigates visual and noise impacts on adjoining residential areas.
FINDING - There are no adjoining residential areas.
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April 6, 1994
Page 12
C. Each center shall obtain all applicable state, county, and city licenses.
FINDING - Staff will insure compliance with this condition prior to issuing a ,
Certificate of Occupancy.
Based upon the foregoing findings, staff is recommending that the conditional use permit be t
approved with appropriate conditions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION ,
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
I. SITE PLAN REVIEW '
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of Site Plan Review #94 -1 as shown on the I
site plan received March 8, 1994, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant must revise plans to include trash screening for The Press site and show
the type of materials used to screen the trash enclosure on both the Press and Kindercare
sites. Plans must be submitted for staff review prior to City Council meeting.
2. The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting any signage on site. Provide
a detailed sign plan for review and approval.
3. The applicant shall provide a meandering berm with landscaping along the south portion '
of the site, between the parking area and Hwy. 5. The height of the berm shall be
between 3 to 4 feet. The applicant shall also provide staff with a detailed cost estimate
of landscaping to be used in calculating the required financial guarantees. These
guarantees must be posted prior to building permit issuance.
4. The applicant shall enter into a site plan development contract with the city and provide
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the necessary financial securities as required for landscaping.
5. Meet all conditions outlined in the Fire Marshal memo dated March 10, 1994.
6. The applicant shall provide elevations of The Press building for review and approval.
7. Concurrent with the building permit, a detailed lighting plan meeting city standards shall
be submitted.
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April 6, 1994
Page 13
14. Both driveway access points shall be constructed in accordance to the City's typical
industrial driveway apron detail.
15. The applicant shall be responsible for all boulevard restoration including the sidewalk
along Dell Road. The applicant shall provide the City with a security deposit (letter of
credit or cash escrow) in the amount of $5,000 to guarantee boulevard restoration. All
boulevards disturbed as a result of the site improvements shall be restored with sod.
16. Conditions of the Building Official's memo dated March 25, 1994."
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H. SUBDIVISION
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of the preliminary plat for Subdivision #94 -2
for Park One 3rd Addition as shown on plat received March 8, 1994, with the following
conditions:
1. Park and trail dedication fees to be collected per city ordinance.
2. Provide the following easements:
8.
The grading/utility plan shall be revised to incorporate storm sewers in the parking lot's
drive aisles for The Press. Detailed drainage calculations for a 10 -year storm event
should be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval.
'
9.
The applicant shall apply and comply with the necessary permits from the appropriate
agencies (MPCA, watershed district, and City Building Department).
'
10.
Silt fence shall also be placed along the north property line where the parking lot for The
Press is being relocated.
'
11.
A rock construction entrance shall also be placed at the driveway entrance to the
Kindercare site off of Dell Road.
12.
The
applicant shall utilize the existing water service from Dell Road. Open cutting of
Dell Road will be prohibited.
13.
The
main thoroughfare (drive aisle) located on The Press site north of the main parking
lot area should be a minimum width of 26 feet with turning radiuses at 77th Street West
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of 30 feet. In addition, the main thoroughfare (drive aisle) shall be posted with no
parking signs.
14. Both driveway access points shall be constructed in accordance to the City's typical
industrial driveway apron detail.
15. The applicant shall be responsible for all boulevard restoration including the sidewalk
along Dell Road. The applicant shall provide the City with a security deposit (letter of
credit or cash escrow) in the amount of $5,000 to guarantee boulevard restoration. All
boulevards disturbed as a result of the site improvements shall be restored with sod.
16. Conditions of the Building Official's memo dated March 25, 1994."
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H. SUBDIVISION
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of the preliminary plat for Subdivision #94 -2
for Park One 3rd Addition as shown on plat received March 8, 1994, with the following
conditions:
1. Park and trail dedication fees to be collected per city ordinance.
2. Provide the following easements:
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April 6, 1994
Page 14
a. A standard 5 -foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated along the ,
common lot line between Lots 1, and 2 and 3, Block 1.
b. Dedication of public right -of -way. ,
C. A 15 -foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated on the final plat ,
along the west property line of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 to facilitate the extension
of the sewer service.
3. Enter into a site plan development agreement acceptable to the city.
4. A driveway or cross- access easement for use of the access of off 77th Street West. The
easement shall be dedicated in favor of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1. The easement
agreement shall be drafted and filed concurrently with a private maintenance agreement
acceptable to the City.
5. The developer shall obtain and comply with all necessary permits from the watershed
district, health department, etc. '
6. Erosion control measures (silt fence - Type I) shall be shown on the grading plan. Silt
fence shall be placed along the north property line where the parking lot for The Press '
is being relocated."
III. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit #94 -1 subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with conditions of site plan and plat approval.
2. Obtain all applicable state, county, and city licenses."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Memo from Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer, dated March 25, 1994.
2. Memo from Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal, dated March 10, 1994.
3. Memo from Steve Kirchman dated March 25, 1994.
4. Project Narrative Document dated March 7, 1994.
5. Plans received March 8, 1994.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 0 FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner 11
FROM: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
0
DATE: March 25, 1994
SUBJ: Review of Preliminary and Final Plat - Park One 3rd Addition and Site Plan
Review for Kindercare
Land Use Review File No. 94 -7
Upon review of the site plans dated March 7, 1994, prepared by RLK Associates, Ltd. and the
preliminary plat prepared by Eagan, Field and Nowak, Inc., I offer the following comments and
recommendations:
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
In addition to the site drainage for the Kindercare site, it appears a large portion of the east
parking lot for The Press is also proposed to be redone to accommodate future expansions. The
overall grading plan appears acceptable; however, additional storm sewers will be necessary to
convey storm water runoff from the parking lot relocation on The Press site. The grading/utility
plan should be revised incorporating the existing or proposed storm sewer system. Detailed
drainage calculations for both sites (Kindercare/Press) should be submitted to the City Engineer
for review and approval. The drainage calculations shall be for a 10 -year storm event.
Based on the grading plan, it appears site grading will exceed five acres in size thus requiring
permits from the MPCA (NPDES) and watershed district. The site will be served from storm
sewers that were installed in 77th Street West and Dell Road. These storm drainage systems
convey storm runoff to a regional storm water pond located north of the site. Therefore, no on-
site ponding will be required as a result of this development. The development will be
responsible for the applicable Surface Water Management Utility fee in accordance with city
ordinance.
Sharmin Al -Jaff
March 25, 1994
Page 2
EROSION CONTROL
The plans are proposing silt fence along the east side of the Kindercare lot to protect Dell Road.
Staff also believes it would be appropriate to install silt fence along the north property line of
The Press adjacent the grading work to protect 77th Street West.
A rock construction entrance is proposed at the north driveway access to The Press. Staff
believes the construction activity on the Kindercare site will also necessitate a rock construction
entrance at the proposed entrance off of Dell Road. Staff recommends that a rock construction
entrance be provided at the Dell Road driveway access as well.
UTILITIES
The Kindercare site is proposed to be served from a watermain located in Dell Road. The plans ,
propose open cutting in Dell Road to tap the watermain. According to the City's records, an 8-
inch water line has been stubbed into the site just north of the proposed connection. Staff '
recommends that the existing water service be utilized and open cutting of Dell Road prohibited.
Sanitary sewer service is proposed to be extended to the site from 77th Street West. The plans
propose to extend a 6 -inch service to the Kindercare site along the west property lines of Lots
2 and 3, Block 1. The appropriate drainage and utility easement should be dedicated on the final
plat along the service line. Since both the sanitary and water services lines will be private (not ,
maintained by the City), the applicable permits and inspections should be coordinated by the
applicant through the City Building Department.
ACCESS/PARK NG LOT CIRCULATION '
Dell Road is a four -lane divided collector street. Access to and from the Kindercare site via Dell
'
Road is restricted to a right -in right -out only due to the existing center median. The parking lot
configuration appears to circulate well with the secondary access from The Press. However, the
disadvantage is the new parking lot and access onto Dell Road will make it very convenient for
traffic from The Press to short circuit through the Kindercare site to get to Dell Road and onto
Trunk Highway 5.
The proposed warehouse expansion at The Press will involve relocating the existing drive aisles
and parking lots. The proposed drive aisle will be constructed to 24 -feet wide. The site currently
has a number of semi - trailers parked adjacent to the drive aisles. With the anticipated truck
traffic movement, staff believes the main thoroughfare (drive aisle) should be a minimum of 26-
feet wide with turning radiuses onto 77th Street West of 30 feet. In addition, the drive aisles
lying north the lot should be for no both Both driveway
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of main parking posted parking on sides.
' The plans propose installation of irrigation systems. The applicant should be aware the
appropriate permits and inspections will be necessary for the installation of the irrigation system
through the City's Building Department.
' All boulevard areas disturbed as a result of site improvements should be restored with sod.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The grading/utility plan shall be revised to incorporate storm sewers in the parking lots
and drive aisles for The Press. Detailed drainage calculations for both sites (The Press
and Kindercare) for a 10 -year storm event should be submitted to the City Engineer for
review and approval.
2. The applicant shall apply and comply with the necessary permits from the appropriate
agencies (MPCA, watershed district, and City Building Department).
' 3. Silt fence shall also be placed along the north property line of The Press adjacent the
grading activities to protect 77th Street West.
4. A rock construction entrance shall also be laced at the driveway entrance to the
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Kindercare site off of Dell Road.
' 5. The applicant shall utilize the existing water service from PP g e Dell Road. Open cutting of
Dell Road will be prohibited.
6. A 15 -foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated on the final plat along
1 the west property line of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 to facilitate the extension of the sanitary
sewer service to the Kindercare site.
I 7. The main thoroughfare (drive aisle) located on The Press site north of the main parking
lot area should be a minimum width of 26 feet with turning radiuses at 77th Street West
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March 25, 1994
Page 3
access points (77th Street West and Dell Road) should be constructed in accordance to the City's
typical industrial driveway apron detail (see Attachment No. 1).
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A 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk exists along he west side of Dell Road ad the site. The
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applicant shall be responsible for replacing any sidewalk damaged during construction of the site
improvements. The applicant should post a security escrow (letter of credit or cash escrow) in
the amount of $5,000 to guarantee boulevard restoration.
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MISCELLANEOUS
' The plans propose installation of irrigation systems. The applicant should be aware the
appropriate permits and inspections will be necessary for the installation of the irrigation system
through the City's Building Department.
' All boulevard areas disturbed as a result of site improvements should be restored with sod.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The grading/utility plan shall be revised to incorporate storm sewers in the parking lots
and drive aisles for The Press. Detailed drainage calculations for both sites (The Press
and Kindercare) for a 10 -year storm event should be submitted to the City Engineer for
review and approval.
2. The applicant shall apply and comply with the necessary permits from the appropriate
agencies (MPCA, watershed district, and City Building Department).
' 3. Silt fence shall also be placed along the north property line of The Press adjacent the
grading activities to protect 77th Street West.
4. A rock construction entrance shall also be laced at the driveway entrance to the
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Kindercare site off of Dell Road.
' 5. The applicant shall utilize the existing water service from PP g e Dell Road. Open cutting of
Dell Road will be prohibited.
6. A 15 -foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated on the final plat along
1 the west property line of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 to facilitate the extension of the sanitary
sewer service to the Kindercare site.
I 7. The main thoroughfare (drive aisle) located on The Press site north of the main parking
lot area should be a minimum width of 26 feet with turning radiuses at 77th Street West
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March 25, 1994
Page 4
of 30 feet. In addition, the main thoroughfare (drive aisle) shall be posted with no
parking signs.
8. Both driveway access points shall be constructed in accordance to the City's typical
industrial driveway apron detail.
9. The applicant shall be responsible for all boulevard restoration including the sidewalk
along Dell Road. The applicant shall provide the City with a security deposit (letter of
credit or cash escrow) in the amount of $5,000 to guarantee boulevard restoration. All
boulevards disturbed as a result of the site improvements shall be restored with sod.
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Attachments: 1. Driveway apron detail.
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CHANHASSEN
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690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 ,
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Sham Al -Jaff, Planner H
FROM: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
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DATE: March 10, 1994
'
SUBJ: The Press Expansion and New Kindercare Facility
Planning Case 94 -2 SUB, 94 -1 CUP, 94 -1 SPR
I have reviewed the plans and have the following requirements:
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1. Submit utility plans showing existing and proposed fire hydrant locations. A
determination will then be made if additional hydrants will be needed.
2. In the new north g arkin lot, labeled "One Way", maintain a 20 foot wide
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driving lane between parking stalls. This will satisfy the 20 foot wide fire
apparatus access road width.
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3. Provide turning radius of fire apparatus access roads to Chanhassen Fire
Marshal and Chanhassen City Engineer for approval.
4. A ten foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner I
FROM: Steve A. Kirchman. Building Officials
DATE: March 25, 1994
SUBJ: 94 -2 SUB, 94 -1 CUP & 94 -1 SPR (Press expansion & Kindercare)
I have been asked for comments on the above referenced Planning Department application.
Background:
The existing facility was built in phases beginning in 1978 and continuing until 1992.
Analysis:
Because the building was built over a period of time and many portions were constructed before
the Inspections Division performed plan reviews, the City does not have accurate records of the
existing structure. In order to perform an accurate plan review of the proposed addition the
occupancy classification(s), occupant load and construction type of both the existing building
and the proposed addition must be determined. These determinations will allow occupant loads
to be assigned , exiting requirements to be evaluated and construction requirements determined.
Accurately dimensioned plans indicating the use of all spaces are needed to insure accuracy.
The submitted site plans does not indicate any handicapped parking spaces. The Minnesota State
Building Code (MSBC) requires that such spaces be provide at the rate of one handicapped space
per every 50 spaces in the lot(s). This calculated out to 7 spaces for the Press and 1 space for
the Kindercare. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has specific requirements for van
spaces which are not now part of the MSBC. These requirements are not enforced by the
Inspections Division, but should be incorporated into the site plan. Site approaches are regulated
by the MSBC, and are not detailed on the site plan. Curb cuts, width, texture and slope are
details that must be included on the site plans.
Sharmin Al -Jaff
March 25, 1994
Page 2
UBC Appendix Chapter 38 as amended by the MSBC was adopted by the City in 1987.
Consequently, the proposed addition to The Press as well as the Kindercare will be required to
be fire sprinklered.
Recommendations:
1. Submit a 1/8" = 1 " -0" scale plan of the entire existing building indicating dimensions and
use of all spaces on all floors.
2. Revise site plans to show site approach details and handicap parking stalls in compliance
with MSBC Chapter 1340.
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NARRATIVE DOCUMENT
Kindercare
The Press
SITE PLAN APPROVAL SUBMISSION
March 7, 1994
Prepared For:
CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
Developer:
MARCUS CORPORATION
Prepared By:
RLK Associates, Ltd.
922 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
(612) 933 -0972
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Press Inc., an office /warehouse facility has occupied the existing 15 acre parcel for the last
13 years. In order to accommodate an expansion of 54,720 sq. ft. the existing parking lot and ,
plat have to be amended. A replatting of the property into three developable parcels will occur
with this application. A coauthorized site plan has been developed by the Press and
Kindercare, a nationally known company providing quality day care and children support
services. The proposed development will provide a new access from West 77th Street to be ,
utilized by the Press, Kindercare and a future outlot north of Kindercare. The rearranged
parking for the Press will enable landscape islands and a landscaped entry boulevard to be
installed. The proposed expansion of the Press will enclose the loading dock area, and will ,
architecturally match the existing exterior of scored concrete parcels.
Kindercare proposes to develop the corner lot at Dell Road and State Highway 5 according to
the attached site plan which identifies a 10,315 sq. ft. building, a 45 stall parking lot, children's
play area and impressive landscaping. In addition a right in /right out access is proposed on
Dell Road. This access will allow vehicles to access State Highway 5 at an improved '
signalized intersection.
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March 7, 1994
Site Plan Approval Submission
The Press - Warehouse Expansion
Kindercare Inc. - Daycare Facility
Dell Road and State Highway 5
Chanhassen, Minnesota
By:
Marcus Corporation
'
10001 Wayzata Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
REQUESTS
City review for site plan approval and replatting of a 15± acre parcel at the northwest quadrant
of Dell Road and State Highway 5, which will provide the following:
• Warehouse expansion of 54,720 sq. ft. for the Press.
- Rearrangement of East parking lot and entrance out of W. 77th Street.
- The addition of 16 parking stalls.
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• Kindercare day care facility on a 1.75± acre parcel.
• 1.5 acre outlot for future development.
• Site plan, preliminary and final plat approval.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Press Inc., an office /warehouse facility has occupied the existing 15 acre parcel for the last
13 years. In order to accommodate an expansion of 54,720 sq. ft. the existing parking lot and ,
plat have to be amended. A replatting of the property into three developable parcels will occur
with this application. A coauthorized site plan has been developed by the Press and
Kindercare, a nationally known company providing quality day care and children support
services. The proposed development will provide a new access from West 77th Street to be ,
utilized by the Press, Kindercare and a future outlot north of Kindercare. The rearranged
parking for the Press will enable landscape islands and a landscaped entry boulevard to be
installed. The proposed expansion of the Press will enclose the loading dock area, and will ,
architecturally match the existing exterior of scored concrete parcels.
Kindercare proposes to develop the corner lot at Dell Road and State Highway 5 according to
the attached site plan which identifies a 10,315 sq. ft. building, a 45 stall parking lot, children's
play area and impressive landscaping. In addition a right in /right out access is proposed on
Dell Road. This access will allow vehicles to access State Highway 5 at an improved '
signalized intersection.
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THE PRESS - WAREHOUSE EXPANSION
Descriptive Narrative
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Attached with this narrative are six plan sheets which identify the project location, proposed
site plan, grading /utility systems, platting, landscape plan and building elevation. The attached
plan sheets are:
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Sheet 1 Title Sheet/Site Plan
Sheet 2 Existing Conditions
Sheet 3 Grading /Utility Plan
Sheet 4 Landscape Plan
Sheet 5 Preliminary /Final Plat
Sheet 6 Kindercare Building Elevations
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is currently occupied by the Press, a 186,000 sq. ft. office, warehouse, manufacturing
facility, and a series of parking lots which provide space for 298 vehicles. The intersection of
Dell Road and State Highway 5 has recently been improved to provide a signalized intersection
complete with turn lanes and a center median on Dell Road. An 8' wide bituminous
bicycle /pedestrian trail running parallel within the north right -of -way of State Highway 5 will
be maintained in its current alignment. The existing landscaping on the south side of this
parcel will be preserved and added to in order to be consistent with the City landscape code and
Highway 5 Corridor Study Objectives. The sidewalk on the west side of Dell Road will also be
maintained and repaired if any utility construction disrupts it.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
That part of Lot 1, Block 1, and Outlot B, Second Addition lying west of Dell Road and North
of State Highway 5.
SITE DESCRIPTION
The proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan which calls for quality
office /industrial development within this area of Chanhassen. Expansion of existing facilities is
to be encouraged wherever possible and a pooling of resources is being utilized in order to
coordinate the access, utility /drainage facilities and landscaping for the warehouse expansion
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and Kindercare development. A day care facility centrally located among the existing
office /warehouse buildings will be a welcome land use for the number of employees currently
employed within a 1/2 mile radius of this site which is in the eastern portion of Chanhassen.
The proposed site plan will greatly enhance the northwest corner of Dell Road and State
Highway 5, acting as an eastern entry to the City of Chanhassen.
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THE PRESS - WAREHOUSE EXPANSION
Descriptive Narrative
DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN SHEETS
Site Plan ,
As illustrated, the Press property will be rearranged to allow for the Kindercare parcel and one
additional parcel to be developed at a future date. The joint entry from West 77th Street will ,
provide a separation for passenger cars and truck traffic. The landscape entry islands will
direct traffic in a logical and aesthetic manner while increasing the number of parking stalls to
be consistent with the Zoning Code for the proposed 54,720 sq. ft. warehouse addition. Based
on the current division between office and warehouse functions, it is estimated the current
parking lot exceeds City parking code requirements by approximately 40 stalls. The proposed
landscape parking islands will enhance the image of the existing parking lot and provide'
locations for overstory trees and light fixtures which will be relocated from the current parking
lot.
Drainage and Utility Plan I
The parking lot for the Press will be expanded and surface drained from the south to West
77th. The proposed drainage pattern is consistent with how the site drains today. Once the '
surface water is collected in the West 77th storm sewer system, it is directed to the existing
stormwater pond one block away on the north side of the Ver- Sa -Til building. The proposed
drainage system is consistent with the City's stormwater management plan. ,
The Kindercare parking lot will be surface drained to a storm sewer at the northeast corner of
the lot and directed to the storm sewer system within Dell Road. The Dell Road storm sewer I
system also drains directly to the stormwater pond north of Ver- Sa -Til.
Water service for Kindercare will be taken from an existing water located within Dell
Road. At this time it is proposed that a new service be added which will necessitate an open
cut with Dell Road. If an available water service is known, the plan will be changed to utilize
the existing stop box. Sanitary sewer service will be directed to the North and tie into an
existing 6" wye within W. 77th Street. It is anticipated the future development of the lot north
of Kindercare will also utilize this sanitary sewer line.
Landscape Plan ,
The landscape plan provides for a very generous planting plan on the perimeter of the site
adjacent to State Highway 5 and Dell Road. The parking island landscape plan was developed
to coordinate the site lighting and overstory trees within the parking islands. The plant material
selected provides for a variety of ornamental conifer and deciduous trees and shrubs to create
colorful and enhanced landscape plan on a year round basis. The planting adjacent to Highway '
5 has received special treatment in order to be compatible with the Highway 5 Corridor plan
and function as a entry statement to the City of Chanhassen.
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THE PRESS - WAREHOUSE EXPANSION
Descriptive Narrative
Lighting Plan
Page 4
' All proposed site lighting will either be relocated existing fixtures from the Press parking lot or
similar poles and fixtures with a downcast shoe box fixture to conceal all visible light sources.
The maximum height of all poles will be 25 feet.
BUILDING ELEVATION
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Kindercare corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia provided the architectural drawing
elevations to be submitted in this package. The facade will consist of face brick wainscoting on
all four sides and EIFS panel systems above the wainscoting. The entry will have a canopy
with columns and ceramic tile detailing.
The proposed Press expansion will match the existing architectural style of scored concrete
panels. The expansion will be warehouse space only and will not require windows or office
treatments.
HENJEPIN COUNTY PROPERTY INFORMATION SYSTEl
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING o � CD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING IX �
Wednesday, April 6, 1994
7:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers 0- P
690 Coulter Drive F _
Project: The Press Expansion and rH ST 2
Kindercare Facility
Developer: Marcus Corporation K
Location: Northwest quadrant of Dell H.4NHASS N
Road and State Highway 5. tiNE ESTATES ' 'l o P
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Notice: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a development proposed in
your area. Marcus Corporation is proposing preliminary and final plat to replat Lot 1,
Block 1, and Outlot B, Park One 2nd Addition into Lots 1, 2, and 3, Park One Third
Addition, a Site Plan Review for a 54,720 square foot warehouse expansion for the Press and
a 10,315 square foot Kindercare facility and a Conditional Use Permit for a Licensed Day
Care Center in an IOP, Industrial Office Park, located at the northwest quadrant of Dell Road
and State Highway 5.
What Happens at the Meeting The purpose of this public hearing is to inform
you about the developer's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this
project. During the meeting, the Planning Commission Chair will lead the public hearing
through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an over view of the proposed project.
2. The Developer will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses project. The
Commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council.
Questions or Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please
i stop by City Hall during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you
wish to talk to someone about this project, please contact Shanmin at 937 -1900, ext. 120. If
you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the Planning
Department in advance of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on March 24,
1994.
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The Press, Inc. D. J. Bogema Frank Beddor, Jr.
18780 West 78th Street 18400 77th Street West 649 5th Ave. S.
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Naples, FL 33940
Rottlund Company
5201 River Road East
Fridley, MN 55421
Randall & Julia Foote
7603 Kimberly Lane
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Fredric & Lori Silvers
7619 Kimberly Lane
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Tandem Properties
2765 Casco Point Road
Wayzata, MN 55391
Lee & Deborah Belka
7611 Kimberly Lane
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Waytek, Inc.
7660 Quattro Drive
Box 690
Chanhassen, MN 55317
DataServ, Inc.
Attn: Legal Department
19011 Lake Drive East
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED CONCEPT PUD
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a
public hearing on Wednesday, April 20, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in
Chanhassen City Hall, 690 Coulter Drive. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Conceptual
Planned Unit Development to rezone 82.6 acres of property zoned A2 Agricultural Estate to PUD
including 19.3 acres for office /warehouse, 52.9 acres for multi - family, 3.4 acres for ponding area,
and 7 acres for road right -of -way located south of Highway 5, west of Audubon and east of
Galpin Boulevard, Chanhassen Corporate Centre, Highway 5 Partnership, Ryan Companies,
Heritage Development, Boisclair Corporation and RLK Associates.
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.
Robert Generous, Planner II
Phone: 937 -1900, ext. 141
(Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on April 7, 1994)
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REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 6, 1994
Chairman Scott called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Scott, Nancy Mancino, Matt Ledvina, Ron Nutting, Ladd
Conrad and Diane Harberts
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jeff Farmakes
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner I
PUBLIC HEARING:
PRELIMINARY PLAT TO REPLAT LOT 1, BLOCK 1 AND OUTLOT B. PARK ONE
2ND ADDITION INTO LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, PARK ONE THIRD ADDITION, A SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR 54,720 SQUARE FEET WAREHOUSE EXPANSION FOR THE
PRESS AND A 10,315 SQUARE FOOT KINDERCARE FACILITY AND A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A LICENSED DAY CARE CENTER IN AN IOP,
INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF
DELL ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 5.
Sharmin Al -Jaff presented the staff report on this item.
Scott: Any questions?
Mancino: Yeah, I just have one more. I didn't see any in the packet of elevations for the
proposed warehouse addition and the proposed Press proofing room. Press room addition. I
haven't seen what it's going to look like. How it matches up to the existing building or
anything. Oh, did I miss them?
Al -Jaff: I apologize. I thought I gave them to everyone.
Mancino: Okay, thank you. That was quick.
Scott: Are there any questions on the new elevations? Take a few minutes and go through
them.
Mancino: Excuse me. Is this correct from what you drew Sharmin? This east elevation.
This is going to be on the outside of that wall, not on the inside?
Al -Jaff: These are the existing elevations. It's the second page that shows that.
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Mancino: Thank you. So that will be covered up and then the north. Okay, thanks.
Scott: Any other questions for staff?
Harberts: What are they doing with the open space?
Al -Jaff: We don't know at this point.
Harberts: Any indications at all? What can they do with it? Is it big enough to build on?
Al -Jaff: Yes.
Scott: Okay, any other questions or comments for staff? We'd like to hear from the
applicant or their representatives. Please step to the microphone and identify yourselves... We
can take a few moments to set up the tripod so we can get it on the camera.
John Dietrich: Good evening. John Dietrich from RLK Associates. We are the real estate
architect and civil engineers working with the Marcus Corporation and the Press ... to develop
this site for the application that is in front of you. The application that is there, we are
excited about and we are willing to work with commission members and staff and City
Council in order to see this Kindercare and Press development proceed. With me tonight,
representing Kindercare is John Pinmore so if there are specific questions in regard to
Kindercare, Mr. Pinmore will be able to address those. And I will be able to address the
questions in regards to the site plan and engineering plans. A couple of the comments that
were raised I would like to respond to. In terms of the issue of the Press expansion. The
intent of the expansion is primarily for warehouse purposes and storage and secondly to
organize and consolidate some of the loading facilities that are out there today. Currently
from Highway 5, as Sharmin indicated, are able to see the loading docks. It is proposed,
with the facility that would move forward, that they would be fully enclosed. That the
loading docks would be fully enclosed and face each other so that the views from Highway 5
and from Dell Road, you would not be able to see the loading dock facility. Currently there
are semi's that sit out here. That is how some of the facility and storage capacity is taken up
to date. With this new expansion it will all be fully enclosed as well as the service of the
docks both on the east and west wings of that addition. The facade of the Press will be
comparable to what is out there today in terms of this square concrete panels so that it will
match the existing facade that is along that eastern side today. The proposal is to have a joint
access drive from West 77th Street. That would be built into the developer's agreement so
that it would be a joint driveway would be, the proposal is 24 feet. We will expand that to
26 feet to meet city code and that would service with the Kindercare, the Press and the outlot
that is remaining to date. This 1.5 acre outlot is proposed to remain under the ownership of
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Harberts: I have a question. You chatted about the parking with regard to contract.
Contracting. I don't understand that. Could you just kind of elaborate what you meant by
contracting out parking?
John Dietrich: With the Press next to this facility they are going to be completely
independent in terms of ownership. We would anticipate that there would be an opportunity ,
for an employee to park and drop off their children and then walk over to the Press facility so
there's going to have to be a...agreement between the two landowners. We would also
anticipate that the Press would be able to control the employee usage for potential cut through
of that lot through to Dell Road being that management would have the say over how the
employees would exit the site and it would be stipulated that ..would have to be either to the
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the Press at this time. There are no proposals pending or thought of for this site. It is the
Press Incorporated's intention to hold onto that site for future considerations. You know if
they continue to expand or need more parking. They are in the process of holding it. For the
time being it is totally proposed to stay in basically a natural state of grass condition as it is
today. With the Kindercare facility, we would have a right- in/right -out off of Dell Road and
circulation that would allow the parents to park and drop off. Drop and take their children
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into the facility. Typically we would anticipate the drop off period would be over a 2 hour
time frame and there would be approximately 100 children during that time frame. We
would anticipate the Press being the major client of this Kindercare facility and there would
be opportunities for some of the parking that is on the Kindercare lot to be contracted to the
Press employees. Because if they run multiple shifts, we would anticipate a fair amount of
usage from the Press for the Kindercare. We would, the parking stalls that are out there
would accommodate up to approximately 245 children. We anticipate a maximum amount of
children in the Kindercare facility would be approximately 200 so there are multiple parking
spaces that are available for contract use or for developing into drop off areas or sidewalk.
The licensing of the daycare facility is done by a State review process and that would be a
process that all daycare facilities need to go through. The signage plan has not been
submitted. We would be fully intended to comply with the ordinance of the square footage of
the maximum of 80 square feet and also of the height of an 8 foot high sign ... that's within
the ordinance requirements. Kindercare is a national chain so they have a logo and basically
the total sign plan that they would put. We fully intend to work with the landscaping and
berming so that the berm that is currently out there along Highway 5 would be extended and
pulled into this area so that the entire parking area should be screened from view while you
were getting into your car at an elevation on Highway 5. So that we would continue that and
then also by adding parking lot islands and irrigation, anticipate that this area will have quite
a bit more green than is currently out there in a much more maintainable condition. I believe
those are the issues that I heard. We'd be happy to respond to any additional questions with
regard to the site plan.
Harberts: I have a question. You chatted about the parking with regard to contract.
Contracting. I don't understand that. Could you just kind of elaborate what you meant by
contracting out parking?
John Dietrich: With the Press next to this facility they are going to be completely
independent in terms of ownership. We would anticipate that there would be an opportunity ,
for an employee to park and drop off their children and then walk over to the Press facility so
there's going to have to be a...agreement between the two landowners. We would also
anticipate that the Press would be able to control the employee usage for potential cut through
of that lot through to Dell Road being that management would have the say over how the
employees would exit the site and it would be stipulated that ..would have to be either to the
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west or to the north to West 77th Street.
Harberts: Is there a fence that will go around the playground area? Around the daycare area.
John Dietrich: Yes, I believe there is.
Ledvina: I had a question regarding the parking. Staff has indicated that your proposal
identifies 314 stalls and the requirement based on the staff's calculations as far as the needs
are concerned indicates 245 parking slots. Why the extra stalls?
John Dietrich: We took the amount of stalls that are out there today and looked at the
warehouse expansion and calculated that in terms of the new square footage and we added
that square footage to the existing number of stalls that are out there today. So in terms of
parking requirements, it may be over built today if we wanted to be consistent with the
ordinance for the expansion of the 55,000 square feet for the Press. So we added that
expansion to the existing parking total.
Ledvina: The expansion that's being proposed?
John Dietrich: Yes.
Ledvina: Okay.
Mancino: But didn't staff take that into account? So that's already taken into account for
what's required, which is the 277.
John Dietrich: Yes. Yes.
Mancino: So you went over and beyond what was required even for the expansion?
John Dietrich: Yes.
Harberts: So are you asking, is the ordinance minimum or maximum?
Mancino: It still doesn't make sense, yeah.
Harberts: Is the ordinance minimum or maximum?
Al -Jaff: Minimum. They want to exceed that number if they can. If they meet hard surface
coverage, which has not been provided.
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Mancino: That was my next question. What is the hard surface coverage for, now for that,
for the Press and for Kindercare?
John Dietrich: For the Press and Kindercare. The hard surface coverage for the Kindercare
is approximate 57 %. And the hard surface coverage for the Press at this time is
approximately 77 %.
Mancino: So it's over what they can do?
Al - Jaff: 70% is the maximum hard surface coverage.
Mancino: And they're at 77?
Al -Jaff: So they need to reduce it.
Mancino: And they could reduce it by 7% by eliminating some extra parking spaces? I
mean that's one way. That's one option.
John Dietrich: Yes, if we are over the code, we could do that, yes.
Al -Jaff: Another option is by enlarging the site. Moving the property line and currently Lot
3 is open so if they want to take a few square feet and just move the line, they would make
up that 7 %.
Mancino: Okay. I have a couple questions for the elevations. On the south elevation that
I'm looking at here, where does it show me what the new additions look like? This one
doesn't have a south?
John Dietrich: We did not show the south or the west elevation on the proposed because the
additions are going on the west. Excuse me. Are going on the east and on the north. If I
was to draw in where it would be on the existing, it would be approximately in this range.
But it would be set.
Mancino: Is it going to have the same sort of detailing that this front has or is it just going
to be the vertical?
John Dietrich: It's going to be the vertical square concrete, similar to the existing east
elevation.
Mancino: Will there be any windows or any sort of anything facing south?
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John Dietrich: There is warehouse, storage...
Mancino: What's the wall, what's the length of the wall of the Press room addition facing
south? Is that a 20 foot length of wall or is that?
John Dietrich: The length of wall.
Mancino: No, east of it for the addition. Yeah.
John Dietrich: This piece here?
Mancino: How big is that?
John Dietrich: I would say approximately 60 feet.
Mancino: 60 feet?
John Dietrich: In length. In terms of height, it would match the existing.
Mancino: And there is no windows? There's no nothing? There's no landscaping for that
60 feet?
John Dietrich: ...for the landscaping.
Mancino: Okay. And if that's 60 feet, then how big is the warehouse that faces south?
John Dietrich: Let me grab ... It's approximately 65 feet, not 60. It's approximately 130 feet.
Mancino: We have in our Highway 5 guidelines something about you know big expanses of
flat wall. Or I shouldn't say flat wall but a wall and doing something with those expanses.
Making them...
John Dietrich: ...landscaping to those facades. They are to help break up those individual...
Mancino: Okay. So you would come back to us with a new landscaping plan that would
show what you would do?
John Dietrich: Yes.
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Mancino: Okay.
John Dietrich: Or if you would wish, we could put in a condition that they would have to
have staff approval or staff to concur with the landscape plans prior to...
Mancino: Are there other requirements on the, in the Highway 5 about, just not landscaping
but doing something architecturally to those big expanses? Do you know?
Al -Jaff: ...architecturally elements or landscaping is what it will be.
Mancino: It's or? It's not and/or? We'll have to, we'll look that up? Okay.
Scott: Any other questions for the applicant?
Ledvina: Mr. Chairman. On my proposed conditions, on the north elevation there's a, I
think I see a loading dock area and I don't know, is this correct or how is this, why is this set
up this way?
John Dietrich: Okay. North elevation on the right hand side.
Ledvina: Right. What am I looking at there?
John Dietrich: This one over on this side of the building.
Ledvina: Alright.
Harberts: Mr. Chairman. On that same side, according to the site plan that I see here, we
have parking, 24, 11 and 8. Are those anticipated for employees or who's anticipated to be
parking on that side?
John Dietrich: Parking over on the west side of the building?
Harberts: Yeah, right.
John Dietrich: Typically it's all employee.
Harberts: And their access is from what point? Is it off of 77th?
John Dietrich: It will probably where it comes in on the southwest corner.
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Scott: Any other questions or comments of the applicant?
Harberts: I'd like to chat with the gentleman from Kindercare.
John Pinmore: I'd like to expand a bit on the drop off and pick up. My name is John
Pinmore with Kindercare as a Division Construction Manager and...I wanted to expand.
' You've got to keep in mind with a child care center, we're taking children from 6 weeks in
age to 12 years and in this particular center a majority, the greater majority of those children
will be between 6 weeks and probably 3 or 4 years. Because of the age of the children, we
can't allow parents to drive up and drop off their child. They have to park. Bring the kid
into the center. Sign him in. There has to be an exchange of being in charge of that child
for the day. It's not like a grade school where the parents drive up and you know wave
good -bye to their son or daughter and they go into the school. So the kid is not allowed to
just go into a drop off lane type of function. Really it doesn't work in a child care center
because the parent has to go in. You can't just drive it you know. Leave them off. You
know the first person in the front, if they stand in longer than the person behind, then you've
got a traffic jam in the drop off lane so we find that just a regular parking lot works best for
the way we handle our drop off's and pretty much that's how all child cares have to handle
their drop offs because of the age of the children. And the fact that the Kindercare has to
take charge of those children at some point in the signing in and signing out...
Harberts: What about with regard to the access? In terms of if the majority, if the major
clients or client that you are anticipating is from the Press, the printing or whatever.
John Pinmore: I don't think it will be the major. I mean we are anticipating... but I do not
believe that will be the greater part of the center. We have a division in Kindercare called
Kindercare Work and we actually build centers for a particular client and they guarantee
spaces or do something and we didn't have any type of relationship here with the Press. Of
course we would take their children, but we'd take them like anybody else's child.
Harberts: Do you own or operate any Kindercare's within Eden Prairie, Chaska or
Chanhassen currently?
John Pinmore: We have two in Eden Prairie. One is on TH 5 right now. There will be ... few
years and then it will be going away.
Audience: What is that Valley View?
I Harberts: Valley View and Prairie Center Drive ?...
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John Pinmore: We have one in Minnetonka on TH 101 and Excelsior.
Harberts: When you have field trips, when you have field trips outside your location, do you
provide your own form of transportation?
John Pinmore: Yes, we have vans, correct. We also use those vans to pick up the after
school children from their schools and then we have designated parking spots in the front row
of the building that will be striped van. They're the front spot...
Harberts: I'm done.
Scott: Any other questions or comments of the applicant? Thank you sir.
Harberts: Is there anyone from the operations?
John Pinmore: No, not here tonight but I can answer numerous of your questions but not all
of them. Did you have a specific one?
Harberts: Well I'm just wondering, with regards to the employees. Are there residents
within like a 5 mile radius of the employment side? Is it more of a metro draw in terms of
residents?
John Pinmore: It is but they are more localized. Our employees. My office is in the
Chicago area where we have about 75 centers and you'll find the employees typically live
around their center. They don't come from too far of distances. They typically work in the
area.
Harberts: Okay, thanks.
John Pinmore: But I mean we haven't really patrolled that other than the fact that they need
to be there at a certain time and so if they live an hour away, that may become difficult for
them.
Harberts: Thank you.
Scott: Anything else? This is a public hearing and can I have a motion. Pardon me? Find
out if anybody else from the applicants or their representatives would like to speak?
John Dietrich: In terms of the facade of the building facing south, with the 65 foot step and
also approximately 100 foot step. The building was designed so that that step would be in
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there so we do not have one massive block. We wanted to step that a little bit and tuck the
parking in. There will also be a berm coming up from the parking lot approximately 4 foot
up against the facade in this area so that we have an opportunity to have some green going up
from the parking lot itself up to the building. So the building will be off the main, similar to
a retaining wall to help bring the scale of that building height down. And finally in terms of
visual, we will have the berm along Highway 5 screening the parking lot with the overstory
' trees to help break up the facade along the proposed expansion.
Mancino: The berm being, is a 3 or 4 foot berm and it is also what's on the berm? I mean
you won't get much opacity really because it's going to be overstory trees that are deciduous
trees so during the winter you're still going to have that direct line sight view into that corner
of the building and you're going to see 120 feet of you know just a wall and that's my
concern. And it has been addressed in the Highway 5 study on page, I think it's page 58
where we're asking for those buildings on Highway 5 not to and actually there's a line
' drawing of it not to be this plain and straight wall. That we have some variations. We don't
get into monotony along Highway 5 because it's a very important area for us.
John Dietrich: Absolutely...
Mancino: And the Press is a wonderful, as far as I'm concerned, wonderfally landscaped in
the front. Wonderful architectural in the front. I enjoy it very much going by it. It's very
pleasing aesthetically. I don't even, I never realized that there were docks on the east side
because I'm drawn to the focal point which is the front of that building because it's so well
done. So I want it to stay that way and not to have just this addition which is a block wall to
warehousing on Highway 5 because I think what it has right now is great. And I would not
like to see the addition didn't live up to what the original building is.
John Dietrich: The building itself is complimentary to the existing building in terms of the
score of the concrete panels and stepping with it. It does not have the office space with the
windows that are currently there from the south side.
Mancino: Which I think some architectural addition does need to be put on those bigger
1 spaces to keep them in the same quality as it's being the original building.
John Dietrich: In terms of the distance, the 65 feet, and 130 feet and the scale of the building
I is compatible with, you know in terms of the stepping of that side. Not one long facade of
200 feet.
Scott: Would anybody else from the applicant like to speak? Okay. Can we have a motion
to open the public hearing please.
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Harberts moved, Mancino seconded to open the public hearing. All voted in favor and
the public hearing was opened.
Scott: First of all, is there anyone here from the general public who would like to speak
about this issue? Seeing none, can I have a motion to close the public hearing?
Ledvina moved, Mancino seconded to close the public hearing. All voted in favor and
the public hearing was closed.
Ledvina: I guess one of the things that I'm concerned about relates to the number of parking
spaces and the hard surface coverage. Many times we'll have applicants that will come in
without parking and this is kind of a flip of that but I think in this instance we want to try to
avoid the look of large parking areas. I think that if there were going to be, if the applicant
chooses to eliminate some of the parking, which I feel that that should be done, I think it
should be done along the south part of the site. And I don't know exactly what the existing
conditions there are now. Do they plan on expanding the parking in that direction, or no?
Al -Jaff: They're expanding it to the east only.
Ledvina: Okay. Well I think that we need to be aware of oversized parking lots and
certainly the hard surface issue needs to be addressed. And I would be strongly in favor of
reducing that to the 245 stalls that were identified in the staff report. That's the extent of my
comments.
Scott: Good. Ladd.
Conrad: 70% impervious surface is absolute. What they do with it doesn't matter to me. 1
think there should be some concern aesthetically for the addition but I'm comfortable that it
can be done with plantings, landscaping. I would like to see that condition up to the City
Council. That's all.
Scott: Okay, Ron.
Nutting: I came in late so I didn't hear all the, I knew you were going to talk about the
traffic here. I also, the 70% issue I agree with. I guess I don't fully understand the
expansion of the lot. I understand the expanded, they can leave the parking as is by reducing
the ratio that way. But that would still leave the look of the wide open parking space out
front so maybe if there's a way to cut it back without expanding that, that's an option. And I
guess I would agree with Ladd's comments or Nancy's comment in terms of looking at the
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south facing wall to make sure that we do get something that enhances the appearance. I'm
not, I don't believe in putting windows on warehouse space and we don't need windows or
anything to break it up but if there is a way we can landscape, that makes sense. So that's all
1 I have.
Scott: Okay. Nancy.
Mancino: I have three comments and that is impervious surface. I also agree with everyone
about 70 %. I would like to see it back because I'd like to see some enhancement of the
proposed classroom expansion and proposed warehouse expansion. Whether that be
architecturally or whether that be landscaping, I've got to see it. You know there was no
elevations or very detailed to show us what it's really going to look like and I'd like to see
what it will really look like. It does, it is on Highway 5 and it is important to us. We've
done a whole corridor study for Highway 5 for a year and a half. We care about whether
those will look like. The original and their added on space so I would like to see it in detail.
What it will look like. Certainly I'm concerned about parking. I'm concerned about the cut
through for the people from the Press who park in that back parking lot being able to cut
through the Kindercare lots. I just think of small kids when they get out of their car when
they're 4 or 5. I mean they race to the front door before their parents can even stop them.
And so I see it as a big public safety issue. That there can be cars coming through that
parking lot when they're being dropped off or picked up and that's a concern for me. So I do
not, I would not like to see the parking lots being used together. I think that there should be
a fence or whatever. Plantings between the two parking lots. And I also think that part of
the recommendation should include no rooftop equipment. That it cannot be viewed from
77th Street, Dell Road or Highway 5. And lastly, getting to the Kindercare building,
...constructed of face brick on the bottom part of the building and then it has EIFS. What is?
t John Dietrich: It's stucco. It's insulated stucco. EIFS stands for Exterior Insulation Finished
System. Basically it's stucco on top of insulation. Where stucco, just straight stucco there's
no R value to it. So it's like an, our color will be off white stucco.
Mancino: Well we have requested I think on any new building that's coming in, samples so I
would like to see samples and colors. You know colors and samples of the facing brick and
the stucco and the shingles, etc because we have been asking for that on all of our site plans.
Not only samples but what also helps us, if you have another building in Minnetonka or in
' another suburb that is existing, for us to see a picture. An 8 x 10 glossy, whatever. That's
very helpful and we can, you know visuals work a thousand words. So I would like to see
samples and also a photograph of it. Those are my comments.
Scott: Just a question of the Goodyear /Abra building that's being built across the street.
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That's almost completely brick isn't it? I
Al -Jaff: Correct. There is some concrete block. I
Scott: Okay. And this particular structure is roughly 25% or. Was something other than
brick originally proposed for those buildings across the street? I didn't follow that particular.
Al -Jaff: You mean for the Abra?
Scott: Yeah.
Al -Jaff: To begin with they were in brick but one of the conditions of approval was that
brick be used on them...
Scott: And the conditions were placed because, is that IOP across the street or were those? I
Al -Jaff: No, it was Highway Business and under the conditional use permit...
Scott: Okay. Because I'm thinking we're kind of inconsistent where we've of an auto '
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related use across the street that's completely brick and we have, whatever you call this and
it's not. So I'm thinking from a standard standpoint, I guess my condition would be that we
would have the exterior of this structure be consistent with the Abra across the street and I
can't site you chapter and verse in what they have but I've been watching it being built for
the last couple of weeks and so forth. Can I have a motion please?
Harberts: I'd like to make a comment Joe. I wanted to just re- emphasize my comments with
regard to public safety. From my perspective, from my professional experience I think this is
wonderful in terms of having a Kindercare. In relationship to this type of industry, I think
it's excellent. My only concern is that we're missing a small element and that's to make this
element really work. And what I mean from that is from my earlier comments with regard to
public safety. With regard to pedestrian access. Why treat an element in which you pull in,
drop your kid off, go around and pull into another parking lot. Why not create that type of
element, since we have that opportunity where maybe it enhances or makes it an advantage.
You know perhaps what I would suggest is that lane of parking that's adjacent to the
Kindercare, perhaps that could be designated in terms of a perk for people that do work here ,
and do use daycare, that only daycare users, employees get to park there. It's kind of a perk.
And why not put in then like a more pedestrian element such as a sidewalk or something to
keep that public safety issue down. I'll just make a comment with regard to public transit in
the area. With reverse commute, I've been working with Sharmin and Chanhassen does pull
in employees on a metro wide area. Reverse commute we started a year ago with a 25
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passenger bus. We're up to an articulated bus at 65 passengers in terms of reverse commute.
It's only going to get larger. I guess I'm looking for that type of opportunity where we can
help the employers have that type of advantage because it does help them with regard to
1 employees. I would just go on record with my comments to the City Council and to the
applicant that perhaps, and I will extend the services of Southwest Metro Transit, to sit down
and perhaps help you identify where those type of advantages may be able to come into this
site element. I think this is an excellent idea. I hope we see more of this but I just think
we're missing some of the fine tuning in terms of the elements and I would certainly
encourage that perhaps staff, from the city, staff from Southwest Metro Transit, can sit down.
If it requires a little bit of redesigning, why not take that opportunity now because based on
my experience, based on where the public policy is going on a regional level from the metro
area, it's only going to pay off as a positive investment now later on in the future.
Scott: Do you want to see this reworked?
Mancino: That's what I was going to ask. Wouldn't you want to see it reworked and see it
again?
' Harberts: Well from my professional experience I would say yes. But I would want the, I
would really encourage that the applicant want to take that initiative to do it. I don't want
government, public policy to be a hinderance but I want it to be viewed as a very positive
and like I said, from what my experience is, as well as with where the region is going in
terms of public policy and transit, I think if you take that little extra time to maybe take
' another look at how transit and how this type of pedestrian element can be blended to make it
more advantageous, it's going to pay off long term for the business.
Mancino: So we have some issues that we want to see.
Scott: Yeah, reading from my notes here we see traffic circulation. We see impervious
surface. We see two major things relating to the Highway 5 and related ordinances which
appearance of the warehouse addition. We have setback concerns on the Kindercare facility.
Are those major to the point where we want to see it reworked again? Yes? Okay. Can I
have a motion please?
Mancino: Okay. I will move that the Planning Commission not approve the site plan review
#94 -1 as shown on site plan received.
Conrad: Do you want to table it?
Mancino: Oh, okay. I move that we table it and see it again. With all the recommendations
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that we made. And does staff have all those recommendations ? Thank you.
Scott: Is there a second to the motion?
Conrad: Second.
Scott: It's been moved and seconded that we table. Is there any discussion?
Mancino moved, Conrad seconded to table the Site Plan Review #94 -1 for expansion to
the Press and a Kindercare facility. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously.
Scott: When do you think we'll be able to get this back on our schedule so we can see it? I
don't know how we're looking for the next meeting but.
Al -Jaff: If they submit everything by Friday.
Scott: I just want to make sure that when we table something, that we at least give them the
opportunity to come back as quickly as they're able to. But if it looks like we can, well I
guess it's up to them. We'll make a spot on our meeting in 2 weeks if they have the pieces
in place. Okay.
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