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4 SPR 306 West 78th StreetPROPOSAL: LOCATION: APPLICANT: STAFF REPORT Setback, Chapel'HiilAcaae~y2 .: :- _...::.. . .~.~*:-':' ~_ : ': .'. -~ ~.. 7707-Great Plains Boulevard, located -south of,West-' 78' .-Slreet~ East ;of Frontier  6West7-8 Stree - :. ~;"..:.-: ~- :~ --..'. :_- . .: ..... ~ :.: l,,!eJ..L -,S.-cf PAIEJ sure uo~nH s!onbo~l Erie A' Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 2 On June 22, 1998, the City Council approved an Interim Use Permit #98-1, with a variance to locate a modular structure 8. S feet from the northern property line for Chapel Hill Academy. One of the conditions of approval required the applicant to submit a complete site plan application no later than one year after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Another condition stated that the Interim Use Permit shall expire in 5 years from the date approved by the City Council or until the expansion of the school is completed, whichever comes first. The Certificate of Occupancy was issued on September 3, 1998, and the plans were submitted on August 31, 1999. The applicant has given the City an extension to process this application by January 25, 2000. ProPos A I ,/SI IMM A R¥ The applicant is requesting site plan review approval for the construction of a 16,680 square foot classroom and a 2,000 square toot library addition and a 5 foot front yard setback variance to allow the addition to be located 30 feet from the front property line. This is the first phase of a 77,260 square foot expansion. The 16,680 square foot classroom addition is proposed to be located along the south portion of the site, adjacent to West 78th Street. The 2,000 square foot library addition is proposed to be located along the western portion of the site (see sheet PH1). The majority of the site is zoned OI, Office Institutional, While the easterly portion is zoned RSF, Residential Single Family District and is within the Highway 5 Overlay District. The site is located north of West 78th Street, west of Great Plains Boulevard, east of Frontier Trail, and south of vacated Chan View. The site has an area of 4.58 acres. Access to the site is gained via Great Plains Boulevard. The site contains an existing church, temporary modular classroom building, 2 houses, 2 garages, and a playground. Staff has been working with the applicant for approximately three months. This site has been discussed on several occasions as part of Vision 2002 and Old Town. Design concepts were generated for the area. They are as fbllows: 1. Form a compact center by creating a series of rooms throughout the downtown. 2. Complete pedestrian connections that lead to and through the downtown. 3. Create a distinct downtown district through architectural forms and the shape of vegeta~on. 4. Reinforce the sense of the street as a room by reflecting the setback of existing buildings in new development. 5. Locate buildings close to the street, with parking behind or beside the buildings. 6. Create a strong relationship between buildings, pedestrian spaces and the street. 7. Offer pedestrians safety and convenience by providing entries from both streets and parking areas. 8. Select building practices and architectural elements to reinforce the historic character of V~est 78th Street. Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 3 The site has some challenges, however, the plan for the school expansion was designed to meet the design concepts enumerated above. The existing building was built in phases and as each phase was constructed a different building material was used (brick, wood, fluted block, and glass blocks). The goal of the expansion was to give the building a new image, improve the appearance, and build an addition that blends in with the area. The applicant prepared a master plan to reflect the ultimate expansion and the final appearance of the building and site layout. The overall plan is proposed to be completed in three phases. It is possible for this project to be completed in 5 or 10 years. At this time, the intent is to complete phase one within the next two years. This phase has to blend in with the existing building, provide a transition and set the framework for the ultimate expansion. The proposed addition uses rock face block. The colors include the same shade of red brick used on the base of the western elevation of the existing building. The applicant will then introduce a gray projecting windowsill topped by beige block. The color combination will blend in with the existing building since the west wall adjacent to the proposed phase one expansion is glass. The problem relates to the size of the block the applicant proposes to use. The majority of the buildings within the area use standard dimension brick or siding (2 x 8 inch brick, or 4 to 6 inch siding). The applicant is proposing to use 8 x 16 inch block. We explained to the applicant that such materials are acceptable in an industrial/warehouse district but not in the heart of a residential area. We recommend the size of the block should not exceed 4 x 12 inches and have a smooth face. Entrances into the building are well defined with a projecting pitched element. Windows surround the building with the exception of areas screened by trees. The gymnasium was discussed at length. The school is a one story, low profile building, which is proportionate to the residential area. The gymnasium is equivalent to a large box two story building. The applicant located the gym along the northwest corner of the building. This location sits 8 feet below the single family homes located north of the subject site. The applicant also introduced projecting columns to break up the wall mass on the gymnasium. There is an existing Service Driveway via West 78th Street. This driveway will be closed and replaced by two service drives via Frontier Trail and Great Plains Boulevard. The plans do not show the location of the trash enclosure. An existing chain link fence is located along the south and southeast comer of the site. This fence will be removed. In order to accommodate the expansion along West 78th Street, the single family home and detached garage, located north of the existing play area, will be removed. The play area will replace the single family home and the addition along West 78th Street. The plans reflect a fence around the relocated play area. The applicant intends to use a chain link type fence. We encourage the applicant to use a more decorative type fence. The ultimate expansion of the site will reduce the size of the parking lot drastically. At the present time, there are 132 parking spaces, which far exceeds the needs of Chapel Hill Academy. The ordinance requires one parking space for each classroom or office room, plus one space for each one hundred fifty square feet of eating area, auditorium or gymnasium or cafeteria intended to be Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 4 used as an auditorium. It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate that the parking will be adequate for the ultimate expansion of the site. Parking will be revisited and evaluated as each of the remaining phases appears for site plan approval. A sidewalk is located along the southern and eastern portion of the site. The sidewalk along Frontier Trail is approximately 3 feet wide. The sidewalk along West 78th Street is 6 feet wide. Approximately, 150 feet of the sidewalk along the southeast portion of the site, facing Frontier Trail is missing. In order to complete pedestrian circulation around the site, the applicant must construct that portion of the sidewalk. There are setback variances associated with this application. The ordinance requires a 35 foot front yard setback. The site is located within an established neighborhood with buildings that maintain a substantially reduced setback. In order to reinforce and reflect the setback of existing buildings, reinforce the established character, and be consistent with the Vision 2002, we asked the applicant to bring the building closer to West 78th Street. The building maintains a 30 foot setback from West 78th Street and 32 feet from Frontier Trail. While there is no hardship to justify this variance and it is purely an aesthetic and design issue, staff is recommending approval of the setback vm'iance to reflect the established standards of this area and to implement the vision of the 2002 study. The overall concept plan is well designed. Staff is recommending approval of phase I of the Chapel Hill Academy with front yard variances with conditions. BACKGROIIND St. Hubert's Church has had a presence in the community that dates back to its early history. It has operated as a church and school pre-dating today's ordinances and requirements. On November 3, 1975, the City Council approved a conditional use permit for the parish of St. Hubert's to erect a complex consisting of a rectory, parish offices, meeting rooms/classrooms and a church structure. This involved the relocation of the church from the south to the north side of West 78th Street. In 1997, St. Hubert's Church completed a new structure in Villages on the Pond and vacated the complex located on West 78th Street. Chapel Hill Academy leased the space to operate a private school. They needed additional classroom space to accommodate the increased number of students. The ultimate plan is to construct an addition over the next few years. They requested approval to locate a temporary classroom building on the site until they completed their addition. The City Council approved an Interim Use Permit, which allowed the temporary classroom for a time not to exceed 5 years, or when the expansion is complete, whichever comes first. The approval was also conditioned upon the applicant submitting a Master Plan and application for the site within one year of occupying the building. The applicant has compl4ed with the conditions of the Interim Use Permit. Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 5 HIGHWAY 5 STANDARDS A meandering berm with landscaping, 2-4 feet in height, is proposed to be installed along the south and southwest portion of the site. The building is located 70 feet from the north, 32 feet from the east, 30 feet from the south~ and 185 feet from the west property line. As mentioned earlier, this development falls within the Highway Corridor Overlay District and must comply with the district's design standards in addition to the Office Institutional District Standards. The purpose of the overlay district is to promote high-quality architectural and site. design through improved development standards within 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 architectural style is unique to the building but will fit in with the area character. The existing building utilizes several materials. The new addition will provide a new image that will gradually transform this area by updating the image, bringing it closer to the street, unifying the materials on the building, yet maintain a low profile neighborhood character. The building is utilizing exterior materials that are durable and of high quality. Samples of the materials as well as a re'ndering will be available at the meeting. Staff believes the color scheme is proper for the building and the area, however, the use of an 8 x 16 inch rough face block is not acceptable and must be reduced to a maximum size of 4 x 12 inches. The site is level. A revised landscaping plan incorporating staff's recommendations will provide an increased number of plant materials throughout the site. The berms and landscaping materials will be concentrated along the southern portion of the property. Landscaping around the rest of the property will include boulevard trees, parking lot landscaping and buffer plantings along the northern property line. Some of the mature oaks and maples, many over 20 inches in diameter, will be saved maintaining the traditional look of the property. A parking lot light plan is required. The plan should incorporate the light style and height. A detailed sign plan which includes lighting method will also be required. The site plan must incorporate trash enclosures. SITE PI,AN FINDINGS In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance with the following: Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 6 (1) Consistency with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides, including the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may be adopted; (2) Consistency with this division; (3) Preservation of the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing tree and soil removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general appearance of the neighboring developed or developing areas; (4) Creation of a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the development; (5) Creation of functional and harmonious design fbr structures and site features, with special' atlention to the following: ao An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general community; b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping; Co Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of the design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and neighboring structures and uses; and do Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of parking. (6) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses. Finding: The proposed development is consistent with the City's Highway 5 corridor design requirements, the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, and the site plan review requirements with the exception of the front yard setback. The reduced setback was requested by staff to bring the building closer to the street reflecting the reduced Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 7 setback of other buildings within the neighborhood and to meet the guidelines set by the Vision 2002. Staff is recommending approval of the variance. The site design is compatible with the surrounding developments. It is functional and harmonious with the approved development for this area. The use ofa 4 x 12 inch smooth face block will create a harmonious relationship between the proposed building and existing buildings. Staff regards the project as a reasonable use of the land. Based upon the foregoing, staff is recommending approval of the site plan and variances with conditions outlined in the staff report. VARIANCE The Planning Commission shall not reconnnend and the City Council shall not grant a variance unless they find the following facts: That the literal enforcement of this chapter would cause undue hardship. Undue hardship means that the property cannot be put to reasonable use because of its size, physical surroundings, shape or topography. Reasonable use includes a use made by a majority of comparable property within 500 feet of it. The intent of this provision is not to allow a proliferation of variances but to recognize that and develop neighborhoods pre-existing standards exist. Variances that blend with these pre- existing standards without departing downward from them meet this criteria. The nature of this variance is to allow this site to blend in with the existing neighborhood. The majority of the structures within the area maintain a setback that ranges between 10 and 30 feet. There is an established standards and granting the variance will allow the building to fit better within the neighborhood. be The conditions upon which a petition for a variance is based are not applicable, generally, to other property within the same zoning classification. The conditions upon which this petition for a variance is based are not applicable generally to other properties within the same zoning classification. The purpose of the variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. The purpose of this variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel. d. The alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self created hardship. * The difficulty or hardship is not self-created. A standard was set in this area and the Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 8 building needs to conform to that standard. Staff advised the applicant to build the addition toward West 78th Street to comply with the vision 2002 guidelines. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel is located. Granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel of land is located. The proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or increases the danger of fire or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets. It will not increase the traffic. MISCEI ~I~ANEO1JS The plans propose a series of additions to the existing Chapel Hill Academy site. Phase I of the proposed expansion is the southerly proposed addition. This addition will have very minimal impact to the City's existing infrastructure or street system. However, the remaining proposed improvements in the master plan will affect City infrastructure and traffic circulation. These items are not addressed in this report, but will be as future phases are submitted for approval. GRADING Additional grading will be required for the proposed addition which will result in a loss of some of the existing trees on the site. This area of the site is proposed to be filled approximately two feet to match the existing building elevation and then slope towards West 78tn Street and Frontier Trail. The plans propose erosion control fencing around the perimeter of the site. A rock construction entrance will also be required. DRAINAGE Phase ! improvements include extension of a storm sewer line from the catch basin at the intersection of Frontier Trail and West 78th Street to the interior of the site. The applicant will need to supply the City with pre- and post-drainage runoff calculations and verify that the existing City storm sewer system in Frontier Trail can accommodate runoff generated from this expansion. In addition, the applicant will need to apply for and obtain a construction right-of- Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 9 way permit from the Engineering Department. Since this is an expansion to an existing site plan, no surface water management fees will be applicable. UTII ,ITIES According to the plans, no additional sanitary sewer or water service is needed with the proposed addition. If additional utility service is required from West 78th Street or Frontier Trail, staff will need to review and comment on the plans. The applicant may be responsible for additional sewer and water hookup fees at time of building permit issuance. The city collects sewer and water hookup fees based on the number of SAC units determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Commission. STREETS Phase I improvements will not require any additional street modifications to accommodate the expansion. However, future phases of the master plan will dramatically impact traffic circulation on both Great Plains Boulevard and West 78th Street. Staff has had conversations with the applicant regarding a right-in/right-out only at West 78th Street which staff believes would not propose a traffic impediment. However, staff will require a traftic delineation island in the right- in/right-out for better traffic delineation. I,ANDSCAPING Minimum landscaping requirements include 2,744 sq. ft. of landscaped area around the parking lot, 1 t trees for the parking lot, and buffer yard plantings along W. 78th St. and neighboring property lines. The applicant's proposed landscaping, as compared to the requirements for landscape area and parking lot trees, is shown in the following table. Item Vehicular use landscape area Trees/parking lot W. 78th St. Boulevard trees (1 per 30 feet) South buffer yard B - 20' (75% of total shown)* North buffer yard B - 20' (Including residence in NW corner) Re~fired Proposed 2,744 sq. fi. 10,200 sq. ft. 11 overstory trees 6 overstory trees 14 overstory trees 7 overstory trees 6 overstory trees 0 overstory trees 9 understory trees 2 understory trees 15 shrubs 0 shrubs 5 overstory trees 0 overstory trees 8 understory trees 8 understory trees 12 shrubs 0 shrubs (75% of total shown)* $According to city buffer yard ordinance, the project developer is responsible for only 75% of the required plantings. Abutting prope,'ty owners may plant the remaining 25% on their property. Shown in table is the 75% required. Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 10 The applicant has a deficit of plantings in the following areas: parking lot, boulevard trees, north and south buffer yards. Staff recommends that the applicant increase plantings in order to meet minimum ordinance requirements. I,IGHTING Lighting locations for the parking lot have not been illustrated on the plans. Only shielded fixtures are allowed and the applicant shall demonstrate that there is no more than ½ foot candles of light at the property line as required by ordinance. A detailed lighting plan should be submitted when building permits are requested. COMPLIANCE TABLE - OI DISTRICT Ordinance Chapel Hill Academy Phase I Building Height 2 stories 1-story Building Setback N-15' E-35' S-35' W-35' N-70' E-32 S-30' W-185' Parking stalls 30 stalls 132 stalls Parking Setback N-50' E-35' S-35' W-35' N-55' E-260' S-30 W-20'* Hard surface 65% Coverage 43.2% at ultimate expansion Lot Area 15,000 square feet 4.58 acres The zoning ordinance requires a 35 foot parking setback, however, this is existing parking and the applicant is improving an existing situation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of Site Plan review #98-12 and front yard setback variance, as shown in plans dated received August 31, 1999, with the following conditions: 1. Increase plantings for buffer yard areas in order to meet ordinance requirements. Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 11 2. Increase plantings for boulevard trees in order to meet ordinance requirements. 3. Increase plantings for parking lot area in order to meet ordinance requirements. 4. Existing trees to be preserved shall be protected. Fencing shall be installed around trees prior to grading. 5. Any trees removed in excess of submitted plan will be replaced on site at a rate of 2:l diameter inches. The applicant will need to supply the City with detailed pre-and post-development storm water runoff calculations and verify that the existing storm sewer system in Great Plains Boulevard can accommodate additional runoff being generated from the proposed expansion. 7. The applicant shall obtain from the City a construction right-of-way permit for all work within City right-of-way or easement areas. 8. If utility connections are required with the proposed addition, staff will need to further review in greater detail the utility service proposal.' o The applicant shall be responsible for sewer and water hookup fees in accordance with City ordinance. The number of hookup fees shall be based on the number of SAC units determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Commission. 10. Building Official Conditions: a. The building will be required to have an automatic fire protection sprinkler system installed throughout. b. Existing portions of the building will require accessible upgrades as necessary. The cost of which need not exceed twenty percent of the total project cost. c. Meet with the Inspection Division as early as possible to discuss issues related to Building Code. 11 .Fire Marshal Conditions: a. The entire building will be required to be fire sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13. b. Submit utility plans showing locations of existing fire hydrants in order to determine if additional hydrants will be required. 12. The sidewalk along Frontier Trail shall be connected to the sidewalk along West 78th Street. The new sidewalk shall maintain a minimum width of 5 feet and be tapered down in width as it connects with the existing sidewalk along Frontier Trail. Chapel Hill Academy December 1, 1999 Page 12 13. The overall parking will be evaluated as each phase of the master plan is approved. 14. Submit a detailed parking and building lighting plan. 15. Show location of trash enclosure. Materials used to build the enclosure shall be the same as those used on the building. l 6. Show type of fence used around the relocated play area. 17. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the city and provide the necessary financial securities to guarantee site improvements. 18. All rooftop equipment must be screened in accordance with city ordinances. ATTACHMENTS 1. Memo from Dave Hempel dated November 23, 1999. 2. Memo from Steve Torell, Building Official dated November 22, 1999. 3. Memo from Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal, dated November 22, 1999. 4. Memo from Dan Blake, dated November 23, 1999. 5. Application. 6. Plans dated received August 31, 1999. MEMORANDUM CITYOF 690 G(l' (.}',wr l)ri~,~, I'0 t?xv 14 C/,,,/t,asse,, ~lfl,,,:o~, 5531 lSo,c 612. 93L 1900 (h',c~d f'2v 612.93~ l:)¥i~.¥c;i,g l'}~.v 612.93Z ~15 2 TO: FROM: DATE: SUB J: Shamfin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer~/ November 23, 1999 Review of Chapel Hill Academy Expansion '7707 Great Plains Boulevard Upon review of the plans prepared by Westwood Engineering dated September 1, 1999, I offer the following comments and recommendations: The plans propose a series of additions to the existing St. Hubert's site. Phase I of thc proposed expansion is the southerly proposed addition. This addition will have very minimal impact to the City's existing infrastructure or street systern. However, the remaining proposed improvements in the master plan will affect City infrastructure and traffic circulation. These items are not addressed in this report. GRADING Additional grading will be required for the proposed addition which will result in a loss of SOlne of the existing trees on the site. This area of the site is proposed to be filled approximately two feet to match the existing building elevation and then slope towards West 78th Street and Frontier Trail. The plans do propose erosion control fencing around the perimeter of the site. A rock construction entrance will also be required. DRAINAGE Phase I improvements include extension of a storm sewer line from the catch basin at the intersection of Frontier Trail and West 78th Street to the interior of the site. The applicant will need to supply the City with pre- and post-drainage runoff calculations and verify that the existing City ston-n sewer system in Frontier Trail can accommodate runoff generated from this expansion. In addition, the applicant will need to apply for and obtain a construction right-of-way pemfit from the Engineering Department. Since this is an expansion to an existing site plan, no surface water management fees will be applicable. UTILITIES According to the plans, no additional sanitary sewer or water service is needed with the proposed addition. If additional utility service is required fi'om West 78th Street or Frontier Trail, staffwill need to review and comment on the plans. The Shannin A1-Jaff Chapel Hill Academy Expansion November 23, 1999 Page 2 applicant may be responsible for additional sewer and water hookup fees at time of building permit issuance. The city collects sewer and water hookup fees based on the number of SAC units determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Commission. STREETS Phase I improvements will not require any additional street modifications to accommodate the expansion. However, future phases of the master plan will dramatically impact traffic circulation on both Great Plains Boulevard and West 78th Street. Staff has had conversations with the applicant regarding a right- in/right-out only at West 78th Street which staff believes would not propose a traffic impediment. However, staffwill require a traffic delineation island in the right-in/right-out for better traffic delineation. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL The applicant will need to supply the City with detailed pre-and post- development calculations and verify that the existing sto~m sewer system in Great Plains Boulevard can accommodate additional runoff being generated from the proposed expansion. The applicant shall obtain from the City a construction right-of-way permit for all work within City right-of-way or easement areas. o If utility connections are required with the proposed addition, staff will need to further review in greater detail the utility service proposal. The applicant shall be responsible for sewer and water hookup fees in accordance with City ordinance. The number of hookup fees shall be based on the number of SAC units determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Commission. c: Anita Benson, City Engineer g:\cng\davc\pc\chapel hill.doc CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 Gty (,bzt~';' Dtit,c, l.>0 Box t4- £ho,~' 612.93 Z 1~00 TO: (h',c~d Id~x ~12 93,7. 5239 t:',(~i~te,'ri~tI4t3tx612.937.9I$2 FROM: 13~b/ic 5,(30 t;~.v 612 93,/.2524 l~'~'h tc,'~t:d.:/,~,~/,,~.,.,',';z.;~,,~.,'~s DATE: MEMORANDUM Sharmin AI-Jaff ~ Steve Torell, Building Official "~ November 22, 1999 SUB J: Site plan review for: Chapel Hill Academy Planning Case: 98-12 SPR (file 2) I have reviewed the plans for the above project and offer the following comments. These should be included in the conditions of approval as necessary. 1. The building will be required to have an automatic fire protection sprinkler system installed throughout. 2. Existing portions of the building will require accessible upgrades as necessary. The cost of which need not exceed twenty percent of the total project cost. 3. The other issues are too numerous to mention but include exiting, allowable building areas, and types of construction. These are significant issues; the owners and or their representatives should meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss these. G/safety/slhncmos/plan/chapelhill CITYOF C HASSEN 690 (St~, ()mcr Ddt.e. PO Box I'/7 Ch, mhasse,. :~fl,,esota 55317 Pho,e 612. 93 Z 1900 (;e,e~d t'~x 612. 93 E 5:~9 [:)~-i,ee;'i,~ t'Z' 612. 93 Z 9152 P, hSc 5,(~i'O' l'3x 612. 934.2524 MEMORANDUM TO: Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Plalmer FROM: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal DATE: Novelnber 22, 1999 SUBJECT: Request for a site plan review to allow an expansion to the existing building on property zoned Office Industrial and located north of West 78'h Street, East of Frontier Trail and West of Great Plains Boulevard, 7707 Great Plains Boulevard, Chapel Hill Academy Planning Case: 98-12 Site Plan Review (File 2) I have reviewed the site plan for the above project. In order to comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division, I have the following fire code or city ordinance/policy requirements. The site plan is based on the available information submitted at this time. If additional plans or changes are submitted, the appropriate code or policy items will be addressed. 1. The enth'e building will be required to be fire sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13. 2. Submit utility plans showing locations of existing fire hydrants in order to determine if additional hydrants will be required. gSsal'cty\ml\plrevicw9 8-12 /hc C/ti' o['( ~.,~,3,~..',';~. ,'I ~'rowi~. commm,'/l' tc/~h r'h',:~; /,:/:e.~. ai,d&' schooh, a chin7 d,~. dow now,. thrh,i,.~ bt~sinesses. 11/23/99 09:01 FAX 6{~9367839 CENTEX HOMES ~001 November 23, I999 Ms. Sbarmin A1-Jaff, City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen Minnesota By fax ~ 937-5739 Re: Chapel Hill Academy - Site Plau approvals Dear Shannh~: After much discussion mid review of exterior material for our proposed building additions, we have concluded at rids time to stay with tl~e all masotu'y exter/or as originally proposed. All material is proposed to be 8"x16" colored rock face block with matchingmortar color, We will use a precast "sill" to delhaeate the base block ~'rom the top block. We will also be adding the detail{ng at the two-story gym walls as Bill Lawrence showed you. These plans will be to you by the end of today. We will continue to evaluate the costs and the look of smaller masom'y block aad/or "utility sized" brick construction for the upper portions of the walls. i also understand tha* you discussed phasing with Bill. It is our intent for the City of Chamhassen to review the phasing as presented in the architcctur,q plans or/ginally submitted. The initial phase one is the southerly classroom wing. Phase 2 is the Gym addition. As I mentioned, phase o~e and phase two may be constructed at ~early the same time. I appreciate all of your efforts throughout this design and review process. Sincerely, Chapel Hill Academy Daniel A. Blake Director CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 (612) 937-1900 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION .APPLICANT: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE (Day time) · Comprehensive Plan Amendment OWNER: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: Temporary Sales Permit Conditional Use Permit Vacation of ROW/Easements Interim Use Permit Variance Non-conforming Use Permit Wetiand Alteration Permit ~ PJanned Unii Development* ~Zoning Appeal. __. Rezoning Zoning Ordinance Amendment Sign Permits __ Sign Plan Review _~ Site Plan Review' Subdivision* __ Notification Sign X.. Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost*" ($50 CUP/SPR/VACNAR/W AP/Metes and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB) °° TOTAL FEE $ "" A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the application. :Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews. "'Twenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 81/2" X 11" reduced copy of transparency for each plan sheet. Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract NDT~ -When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application. NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application. LEGAL DESCRIPTION PRESENT ZONING REQUESTED ZONING PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION REASON FOR THIS REQUEST This application must be completed in full and be typewritlen or clearly primed and most be accompanied by all information and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should, confer with the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application. This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible fo/' complying with alt City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. ! have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person to make this application and the fee owner has also signed this aC, plic~tion. I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of matedal and the progress of this application. I further understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate pdor to any authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 1 also understand that after the approval or granting of the permit, such permits shall be invalid unless they are recorded against the tille to the property for which the approval/permit is granted within 120 days with the Carver County Recorder's Office and the original document returned to City Hall Records. Signature of Applicant Signature of Fee Owner Date Date ' ~ Receipt No. ~ ~ Application Received · The applicant should contain maff for a ~py of the ~aff re~ ~lch ~II be available on Fdda~ prior to the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 690 CITY CENTER DRIVE PROPOSAL: Site Plan Review for an Expansion APPLICANT: Chapel Hill Academy LOCATION' 7707 Great Plains Blvd. NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area: The applicant, Chapel Hill Academy, is requesting site plan review to allow an expansion to the existing building on property zoned Office Institutional and located south of West 78th Street, east of Frontier Trail, and west of Great Plains Boulevard, 7707 Great Plains Boulevard. 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 Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps: 1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project. 2. The Developer will present plans on the project. 3. Comments are received from the public. 4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses project. Questions and Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you wish to talk to someone about this project, please contact Sharmin at 937-1900 ext. 120. If you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission. Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on November 18, 1999. W /gtn 5~. ...... _ . ~-zZ a ~jZ ~ ~ w O~zw m ~ 0 ~0~ ~ZW ~zw  ~0~ ~ z~z zzz ~< ~ < ~< w 0~ _~ < ~0 ~Z~ ~z~ --~ z < ~< w~z ~ z OE~ Q-Z ~ w°9 z- zz ~< 0 T ~z~ 00~m O~Z zf~Lo oZ_~ z~_z- n~ o~_~ ~< © T J zdo~ mzzK w z' cO z 'l- z 'l- z ~w~) er -r N I-- ~-- W ~ 0 ~ ,,,z~ z w z LLI .j ~o F_w z w 0 w o~.m JO <u_~ i- cO ~___z r~ W C] I. IJ 0 < 7o II.l _j tO ~U_I~ ,~.m