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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: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Kate Aanenson, AICP, Planning Director
DATE: June 21, 1995
SUBJ: Highway 5 Corridor Study
BACKGROUND
The draft document for the Highway 5 Corridor Land Use Design Study was completed in
August of 1993. This document is a comprehensive plan amendment that needs adoption by
the City Council. This plan will guide development along the corridor. After adoption by the
council, it will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for their approval. There are
elements of this document that the council has already approved including the Overlay
District Standards and the Northern Access Boulevard selection.
The purpose of the Highway 5
the Comprehensive Plan was a
proceed to define uses for two
These study areas were locates
likely expansions of the comm
document provide land use re
changes to existing parcels, loc
Boulevard.
Corridor Study goes back
[opted after years of effort
1995 study areas as identi:
outside of the expanded 1
g way. In the spring of 1991,
a condition of approval was to
i the Comprehensive Plan.
,, but they represented the next
left these areas blank. This
1995 study area,as well as
north of Highway 5 between State Highway 41 and Galpin
Additional reasons for the Highway 5 Corridor Study was that at the time of the MUSA area
expansion, there was ongoing pressure for development along Hwy. 5. Councilman Richard
Wing was concerned about the development alcirg the corridor and requested the city work
with the University of Minnesota Urban Design Center to prepare a plan. Out of this study, a
document was put together by the Urban Design Center. From that document, staff requested
a consultant prepare a plan to bridge this document and come up with specific design
standards and land use recommendations along the Hwy. 5 corridor. The purpose and the
intent of the Hwy. 5 Corridor Plan as stated in the design study is "the development within
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the corridor will be the major factors influencing the visual and environmental quality of the
entire community. At full development, the corridor will contain Chanhassen's central
business district and other regionally significant retail nodes, employment concentrations,
public institutions, recreation facilities and significant residential development. Due to the
intensity of these land uses, the Hwy. 5 corridor represents the heart of Chanhassen as well as
its dominating image to those passing through the community. Recognizing the importance
of this corridor, the city undertook a number of studies designed to culminate in a Highway 5
Corridor Plan."
Summary
The plan is intended to provide orderly and attractive development of land within the corridor
in a manner consistent with the established goals and policies. Development within the
corridor is expected to be designed with greater sensitivity to the environment and a higher
quality that might not have occurred in the absence of specific guidelines created through this
planning effort. The goals and policies are broken down into a number of different areas
including access boulevards, parks, open space and trails, development standards and the
corridor design streetscape. The goal of the access boulevard is to guide development to be
consistent with the city comprehensive plan and building community. The northern boulevard
is designed to be the main street of Chanhassen as it will be continuous from State Highway
101 west through downtown Chanhassen to State Highway 41. Another goal is that the plan
provide a mixture of land uses that support the concept of developing a diverse community
according to the goals contained in the city's comprehensive plan. Land use decisions should
seek to develop and support an image of Chanhassen as community with solid residential
neighborhoods, a cohesive downtown, a diverse economy and a strong social fabric.
The study is divided into the following chapters:
1. Executive Summary
2. Purpose of the Plan - this includes the goals and policies
3. A ccess Boulevards - This chapter outlines the design criteria for the north Hwy. 5
frontage road as well as proposed alignments. An alignment has been selected (the
southerly alignment) as well as the specific design for the road cross section.
4. Land Use within the Corridor - The chapter gives specific land use recommendations
including land uses for the 1995 study area. The map in the document, Figure 4.1,
has been modified (see attachment) to reflect the changes.
5. Parks, Open Space and Trails - This chapter identifies proposed parks, open space and
trails along the corridor.
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6. Landscape and Urban Design - This chapter identifies measures and design objectives
intended to assist both public and private sector development with landscape and urban
design treatments.
' 7. Parcel Development and Design Standards - This chapter has been modified and
developed into an ordinance format and adopted by the City Council.
8. Parcel Site Analysis and Conceptual Development Plans - The parcel analysis and
concept diagrams establish a recognition of site planning issues and options for
development.
9. Implementation - This chapter provides an overview of the task force that should be
undertaken as a means of implementing the Highway 5 Corridor Plan. Many of these
action items have been implemented.
• The Environmental Assessment was adopted and the road alignment was
selected.
• Park and Recreation Commission is updating their comprehensive plan.
' Hoisington Koegler prepared gateway /entryway designs.
' As the council is well aware, as a part of the EA document, it was previously thought that by
1996, MnDOT would be widening Hwy. 5 and they would participate in some of the
acquisition for the northern frontage road. This widening of Hwy. 5 is now scheduled by
' MnDOT to the year post -2000. More than likely development along the north and south side
of street will provide for the construction of the frontage road system.
' History of Hearings
Following is an overview of the meeting dates on the Highway 5 Corridor Land Use Design
' Study:
' Task Force
July 21, 1993 and September 15, 1993 Planning Commission held 2 informational
' meetings on the corridor study
January 19, 1994 The commission held a public hearing and
made recommendations on their findings
on the study to the City Council.
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February 14, 1994
February 7, 1994
March 28, 1994
June 27, 1994
July 11, 1994
January 23, 1995
City Council held a hearing on the
Highway 5 Corridor Study. At that time,
the council was reluctant to embrace the
whole document based on the fact that they
wanted to first decide where the frontage
road could be because they felt the road
drove the land use decision. The council
adopted just the overlay district standards.
City Council held a work session to review
the Highway 5 Corridor Study and
Environmental Assessment document as
well as the design overlay ordinance. This
session was an overview with the Planning
Commission and Task Force
recommendations for the corridor study.
City Council held a hearing to take public
comment on the Highway 5 Corridor
Study, the EA document for the north
access boulevard and the ordinance
establishing development standards. At
that meeting, the only action taken by the
council was a resolution supporting the
southern alignment for the north access
boulevard.
City Council held the first reading of the
Highway 5 Overlay District and the first
reading was approved.
The Highway 5 Overlay District was
approved.
City Council selected the alignment for
proposed Arboretum Boulevard or the
northern access boulevard as part of the
environmental assessment document.
Since that date, no further action has
occurred on the Highway 5 Corridor Land
Use Design Study.
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Discussion
Staff is recommending the City Council approve the remainder of the document as it will
become a comprehensive plan guide for the 1995 study area for land use. The other
components of the guide include parks, open space and trails, landscaping urban design,
parcel development and design standards, parcel site analysis and concept plans.
The following issues were still of concern to the Planning Commission:
• How large should the commercial zoning extend?
• How large is the service area of the city?
• What is the value of the city's life style?
' These are issues which effect the option for commercial zoning on the Ward property, located
south of Hwy. 5 between Great Plains Blvd. and Market Blvd., and the VanDeVere property
' which is located on the northeast corner of Hwy. 5 and Galpin Boulevard.
• The Opus site should be left IOP except for the most northwesterly portion
' west of Hwy. 41 which should be left for medium family residential. The
PUD that will be developed for the site will guide the development of the
individual parcels.
• Eckankar property - the owners are requesting that in addition to the multi-
family that institutional be listed as a permitted use.
' Swings Miniature /Golf property (15 - 20 acres) park should also be considered
as an option.
' Heritage Development which owns the property west of Bluff Creek, south of
the frontage road - multi - family should also be considered as an option as well
' as industrial.
• The possible location of a 15 -20 acre park located east of the Fleet Farm
property and a portion of the Dolejsi may also be another land use
recommendation.
' Attached is a report that gives additional overview of the document's purpose and history as
well as a colored land use map outlining the areas staff is recommending for land use
changes. Again, in summary those are the proposals for the area (refer to attached map):
' west of Gal p in, north of Hwy. 5 - low density, office institutional, medium
density, neighborhood commercial
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• the Eckankar property with the added institutional use, the option for the
property east of the school site which would include high density residential
• the Ward property which the Planning Commission had recommended be
consistent as shown on the zoning map which is industrial and allows up to
25% commercial under a PUD, office and medium density
• the Gorra property north of Hwy. 5 on the westerly portion as low and medium
density north of the high density and adjacent to Lake Ann
• medium density east of Timberwood and north of Creekside
• medium density on the southeast corner of DataSery
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Highway 5 Corridor Land Use Study and the
recommendations found in the document and amended attachment Figure 4.1.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Highway 5 Corridor Study - PLEASE BRING YOUR COPY
2. Notice of public meeting
3. Memo dated February 2, 1994.
4. Ordinance No. 212- Hwy. 5 Overlay District
5. Land use map.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
HIGHWAY 5 CORRIDOR
On Monday, June 26, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, the City Council
will be holding a public meeting and take public comment on the adoption of Hwy. 5 Corridor
Study. The document establishes development, design standards, and future land uses along the
Highway 5 Corridor.
Kathryn R. Aanenson, Planning Director
(612) 937 -1900 ext. 118
(Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on June 15, 1995)
Eckankar
P. O. Box 27300
New Hope, MN 55427
Leander & P. Kerber
1620 Arboretum Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Michael Gorra '
1680 Arboretum Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
David Luse
15195 Martin Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Chanhassen American Legion
c/o George Beniek
412 West 76th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Chaska Gateway Partners
3610 Hwy. 101 S.
Wayzata, MN 55391
Betty O'Shaughnessy
(J -B 99 Partnership)
1000 Hesse Farm Road
Chaska, MN 55318
Hi -Way 5 Partnership
c/o Dennis Dirlam
15421 Creekside Court
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
John Hennessy/D. Rengers
7305 Galpin Blvd.
Excelsior, MN 55331
J P Links, Inc.
7750 Galpin Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
MN Horticulture
Rm 1 Horticulture Building
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
Mr. Peter Olin
MN Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Blvd.
P. O. Box 39
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Henry & Edna Wrase
8175 Hazeltine Blvd.
Chaska, MN 55318
Regents of Univ. Minnesota
c/o University Attorney
100 Church Street
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Chan Land Partners
200 Hwy. 13 W.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Audubon 92
c/o Lars Akerberg
P. O. Box 158
Chaska, MN 55318
Theodore & Marlene Bentz
7300 Galpin Blvd.
Excelsior, MN 55331
Larry & E. VanDeVeire
4890 Co. Rd. 10 E.
Chaska, MN 55318
Charles & S. Markert
7461 Hazeltine Blvd.
Excelsior, MN 55331
E.Jerome Carlson/Beddor Enterprise
1000 Park Road '
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Paul & Carol Paulson
3160 82nd Street West
Chaska, MN 55318 '
Dale & Marcia Wanninger
8170 Galpin Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Thomas & Marian Schmitz
8190 Galpin Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Raymond R. Notermann
1450 Arboretum Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Doug Bentz
7280 Galpin Blvd.
Excelsior, MN 55331
Conway Lars
4952 Emerson Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Jeffrey & L. Oberman
7450 Hazeltine Blvd.
Excelsior, MN 55331
Thomas & S. Eischens Thomas & J. Kordonowy Jay C. Dolejsi
7460 Hazeltine Blvd. 3301 Tanadoona Drive 6961 Chaparral Lane
Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Chanhassen, MN 55317
tus Lawn and Garden Center
Lyman Lumber /ABC
Redmond Products
West 78th Street
18900 West 78th Street
18930 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Chanhassen, MN 55317
The Press
Versatil
Data Sery
West 78th Street
18400 West 77th Street
19011 Lake Drive East
13h 780
anhassen, MN 55317
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Chanhassen, MN 55317
t aytek Inc.
Dexter Magnetic Material
Chanhassen Holding Company
660 Quattro
7600 Quattro Drive
14201 Excelsior Blvd.
hanhassen, MN 55317
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Minnetonka, MN 55343
F cDonalds Corporation (22 -146)
Systems Control, Inc.
Mortenson Development Co.
AMF O'Hare
755 Mary Avenue N.
700 Meadow Lane No.
Box 66207
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Minneapolis, MN 55422
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hicago, IL 60666
Family of Christ Lutheran Church
Lake Drive
Blue Circle Investment Co.
Chanhassen NH Partnership
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. O. Box 388
6125 Blue Circle Drive
1100 International Centre
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Minnetonka, MN 55343
900 Second Avenue So.
I Minneapolis,
MN 55402
R obert Dittrich
Holiday Station Stores
Thaddeus Korzenowski
( 827 Crestview Drive
4567 80th Street West
5315 3rd Avenue So.
ew Ulm, MN 56073
Bloomington, MN 55437
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Chanhassen Inn
Roberts Automatic Products
Lutheran Church of Living Christ
West 79th Street
880 Lake Drive
Box 340
t 31
hanhassen, MN 55317
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Chanhassen, MN 55317
jF4etro Lakes West Mini - Storage
/o Mark Senn E. Jerome Carlson
Suite 100 6950 QALPIN BLVD.
001 Wayzata Blvd. Excelsior, MN 55331
innetonka, MN 55343
k cGlynn Bakeries, Inc.
/o Grand Met Tax Dept.
F 00 South 6th Street
Vlinneapolis, MN 55402
C. Burdick
26 Lake Street
Excelsior, MN 55331
Shamrock Property Partners
1 McGlynn Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Target Stores, Inc.
Attn: Mr. Dick Brooks
33 South 6th Street
Box 1392
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Roman R. Roos
10341 Heidi Lane
Chaska, MN 55318
M. J. Ward
8190 Great Plains Blvd.
Box 213
Chanhassen, MN 55317
T. F. James Company
P. O. Box 24137
Minneapolis, MN 55424
Mills Properties, Inc. Robert & L. Bergan Mid - American Baptist Social
512 Laurel Street 3241 Tanadoona Drive Services Corp.
P. O. Box 505 Excelsior, MN 55331 2600 Arboretum Blvd.
Brainerd, MN 56401 Excelsior, MN 55331
P6u1' Savaryn Michael Sorenson Lotus Realty
9950 No. Shore Road 7606 Erie Avenue 545 West 78th Street
Waconia, MN 55387 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Gary Brown Gary Kirt
Suite 1200 1831 Koehnen Circle 3915 Hwy. 7
301 Main Street East Excelsior, MN 55331 Minneapolis, MN 55416
Lexington, KY 40507
Amoco American Oil Apple Valley Red -E -Mix Waterfront Assoc.
Attn: Tax Department 6801 150th Street West 440 Union Place
P. O. Box 3428 Apple Valley, MN 55124 Excelsior, MN 55331
Oakbrook, IL 60522
Donald McCarville Ralph Molnau/Ron Dubbe Neal and D. Wunderlich
c/o State Bank of Chanhassen P. O. Box 151 7011 Galpin Blvd.
600 West 78th Street Waconia, MN 55387 Excelsior, MN 55331
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Lawrence & F. Raser Roger & G. Schmidt Current Resident
8210 Galpin Blvd. 8301 Galpin Blvd. 8241 Galpin Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Excelsior, MN 55331
Mr. Tom Green Timothy Dempsey
Mills Property 8241 Galpin Blvd.
512 Laurel Chanhassen, MN 55317
Brainerd, MN 56401
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MEMORANDUM
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 71900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Paul Krauss, Planning Director
Kate Aanenson, Senior Planner
DATE: February 2, 1994
SUBJ: Public Hearing Highway 5 Corridor Study, Environmental Assessment for North
Highway 5 Access Boulevard and Highway Corridor Overlay zone
OVERVIEW
On January 19, 1994, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the purpose of making
a recommendation to the City Council on the Highway 5 Corridor Land Use and Design Plan and
the Environmental Assessment (EA) Document. The corridor study has two major components:
one is the Land Use Study, and the other; are the proposed Development and Design Standards.
The third issue the Planning Commission must consider is the of the alignment alternative for
the north Highway 5 access boulevard. The Planning Commission has spent the better part of
the last three months reviewing the components of these plans. At the conclusion of the public
hearing, the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the study, affirmation of the EAW
and the northern frontage road as the preferred alternative.
Staff is recommending that the City Council affirm the Planning Commission recommendations
on the frontage "road alignment and the adoption of the corridor study including land use
recommendations and overlay zone. Later in this report, we have attempted to frame the
outstanding issues to facilitate the Council's review and recommendation.
BACKGROUND
In the spring of 1991, the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan was adopted after years of effort.
As a condition of approval, at the request of the Planning Commission and City Council, work
was to proceed to define uses for the two 1995 Study Areas which were identified on the
Comprehensive Plan. These study areas were located outside the expanded MUSA but
represented the next likely expansions of the community. The Comprehensive Plan left these
areas blank, and this program was essentially going to be designed to fill in the blanks.
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February 2, 1994
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At the same time, it was evident that there would be growing pressure for development along
Hwy. 5 and there was increasing concem among members of the City Council and other groups,
lead by Councilman Richard Wing, to make sure that what happens on the corridor is of the
highest possible quality. Councilman Wing had contacted the University's Urban Design Center
for advice. At the same time, Planning staff organized a bus tour of the corridor.
Growing out of this mix of issues, the HRA retained the University's Urban Design Center to
do a conceptual corridor report to better define community interests and establish goals. This
work was completed late last year and was presented to the task force and is now being presented
to the Planning Commission.
The City's Comprehensive Plan contains quite specific recommendations for the Hwy. 5 corridor.
Among these are the following:
The Hwy. 5 corridor, west of downtown Chanhassen in particular, should not
become an industrial or commercial strip road as has been the case in Eden Prairie
and on highways in other communities. Thus, the Land Use Plan was developed
in such a way that residential land uses occupied much of the north side of the
highway and break up the corridor on the south side in the vicinity of
Timberwood.
The Comprehensive Plan designated a middle school (now an elementary school)
site at the intersection of Hwy. 5 and Galpin Boulevard. This was done not only
because we think it is a good school site, but also because we think it has a
tremendous amount of merit in providing permanent and substantial amounts of
green space in this area.
The plan envisioned some expansion to Lake Ann Park, as well as preservations
of environmental and recreational corridors along both branches of Bluff Creek.
The plan envisioned a system of collector streets (currently called parallel access
boulevards) that will allow the movement of traffic without reliance on Hwy. 5.
The plan established a 1995 Study Area at the northeast corner of the intersection
of Hwy. 5 and Hwy. 41. In large part, from some perspectives, this may prove
to be an optimal commercial site; however, it was determined that it is in the
city's best interest to make sure that the downtown is fully developed before other
commercial developments proceed.
The city has also been involved in a number of initiatives that have a direct bearing on Hwy. 5
These include the following:
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We have taken a proactive role in working with MnDOT to make sure that as
' Hwy. 5 is extended, there are unique and interesting design elements added to the
project. The HRA has been extremely active in the vicinity of the primary
entrances into the CBD and has retained, Hamel, Green and Associates, HGA, to
' prepare these design elements.
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The city has retained Hoisington Koegler Group to complete a vision study for the
Central Business District "Vision 2000." The study's mission is to create a city
center that serves as the focal point for public services, abundant retail
opportunities, entertainment, recreation and cultural facilities.
The city received ISTEA (transportation enhancement) funding for a
pedestrian/bicycle bridge crossing Hwy 5. The location of the bridge at the
Apple Valley Red -E -Mix site and east of the American Legion property will link
neighborhoods divided by Hwy. 5. The city is also working with Southwest
Metro Transit to locate a park and ride on the American Legion property. A park
and ride not only ties in to the mission of the Vision 2000 goals, but it also can
be benefited by the future bridge.
In the past two years, city ordinances have been extensively modified to require
much higher levels of quality development than had been the case previously.
During this time, we have adopted new landscaping standards, a new PUD district,
some improved design guidelines, buffer yards, as well as a number of other
changes.
The city has embarked on a Surface Water Management Plan which is designed
to enhance woodland protection, manage surface water as it flows through the
community, and improve water quality. We have historically been ahead of the
pack in this area with our trend setting wetlands program. This is likely to assist
in preservation of water features in the corridor.
The city is working with the DNR Forester to develop an urban reforestation plan
and program for the city as well as a tree preservation ordinance.
The city is working to secure a grant from the Legislative Commission on
Minnesota Resources LCMR, that assist in the protection, acquisition and
recreational development of the Bluff Creek Corridor.
The city has been proactive in the past in working in public private partnerships
with developers as deemed appropriate. This mechanism not only assists the
development but also gives the city an extra measure of control over the quality
of development that is produced.
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February 2, 1994
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Arboretum Boulevard Background
One aspect of the corridor study is the coordination with MnDOT on the design of the Highway
5 main line improvements as well as coordination between the city and MnDOT on the
construction of the north access boulevard, referred to as "Arboretum Boulevard" in the Highway
5 Study. MnDOT is utilizing the new federal transportation bill in part to justify support for the
city's efforts in constructing this roadway. This roadway will ultimately have a beneficial impact
on Highway 5 since is it designed to intercept local trips from throughout the northern half of
our community.
It appears that the funding for Highway 5 and the frontage road may not be available until the
year 2000. Development in the area of the frontage road and portions of the road may be built
prior to any Federal or State funding availability. The city is funding the drafting of the
Environmental Assessment document that is required to obtain state and federal funding for
Arboretum Boulevard because the city still views this as an investment that may secure a larger
amount of state and federal funds as a part of cost sharing for the roadway itself.
The idea for what is now being called Arboretum Boulevard goes back to the city's 1990
Comprehensive Plan. It contains a description of access boulevards to be located on either side
of Hwy. 5. The one located south of Hwy. 5 is somewhat discontinuous due to existing
development patterns. The one located north of Hwy. 5, which is now being referred to as
Arboretum Boulevard, has the potential of extending from Hwy. 41 over to Hwy. 101, east of
the Chanhassen CBD. At the time the comprehensive plan was developed, it was believed that
this road would be important to manage traffic issues.
The idea of parallel frontage roads or access boulevards was given great emphasis by the plan
developed for the City by Bill Morrish and his staff. Mr. Morrish viewed these roads,
particularly the northern route with its continuity, as an extension of the main street of
Chanhassen. In part, this stems from its connection to West 78th Street in the Chanhassen CBD,
but also because of its continuity throughout the community which encourages the development
of strip commercial along the highway. Their report described these routes as high amenity
boulevards that could be used to orient development. The goal was to avoid having development
oriented to the main line highway which is what has been normal practice in most communities.
The typical pattern, consisting of a 300 foot wide corridor for a 4 -lane highway, an 80 foot wide
corridor on either side of the highway for frontage roads, and potentially an additional 200 to 300
feet of black top beyond for parking lots, is what has yielded the bleak urban vision of University
Avenue in Fridley. Rather, the report conceptualized focusing development on these routes
directly. These routes also offer a means for residents to utilize a more user friendly facility to
get from their homes to community parks, schools, centers of employment and shopping
opportunities.
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As these early plans were developed, staff began working in earnest with MnDOT to secure their
' cooperation and gain support for access roads ultimate construction. MnDOT agreed to help fund
only the northern route. Their decision is based upon the fact that only the northern route offers
full continuity across the community. Additionally, MnDOT had already proposed building short
' segments of a frontage road in this general vicinity to serve properties whose sole access would
otherwise be directly to Hwy. 5. As time went on, staff worked with MnDOT to develop a joint
' approach towards coordinating the construction of this roadway along with Hwy. 5. MnDOT
support was conditioned upon the City of Chanhassen's undertaking the completion of the
Environmental Assessment document that is required to secure the use of federal funds. The City
' Council authorized this expenditure and gave firm guidelines to staff and the Highway 5 Task
Force that it was imperative that the Hwy. 5 project itself not be delayed because of this effort.
Additionally, MnDOT established the ground rule that their participation was linked to the
' coordination of the construction of Arboretum Boulevard with Hwy. 5.
While reviewing the Corridor Study, the Planning Commission saw potential development
' proposals from the Gorra, Conway and the Vandeveire properties. The city staff has not
reviewed these proposals except on a very rough overview. The Gorra property proposes a golf
course with a club house, 10 -one acre lot subdivision and outlot, and an assisted elderly living
facility. Mike Gorra, the developer and owner of the property, states that any frontage road
would prohibit him from developing his property. Staff's general position is that we anticipate
that direct access onto to Hwy. 5 as is proposed will be unacceptable to MnDOT.
The other proposal for the Conway and Vandeveire property was presented by Brad Johnson.
This site plan proposes a frontage road although the touch down point on Galpin Boulevard
' would split the J.P. Links (Swings) property in half. Staff would recommend against this location
for the access boulevard.
' Highway 5 Task Force Actions
The analysis of potential alignments has been reviewed by the task force on several occasions.
' Preliminary alignments were developed by Chanhassen staff and our consultants from Barton
Aschman, Inc. The alignments were based upon several factors including consistency with the
city's comprehensive plan and Morrish studies, an analysis of existing and proposed land uses,
' environmental constraints and opportunities including wetlands, topography, significant
vegetation, and upon traffic engineering criteria. Two routes were developed which are basically
in the northern and southern alignments. The southern route closely approximates a typical
' frontage road in location, while the northern route offers the opportunity for having development
occur along both sides of the street. The Highway 5 Task Force determined that in terms of
design characteristics, the roadway was to use a narrow 32' paved, two -lane roadway. The street
' is to be equipped with a grade separated 10' trail. Its alignment is curvilinear and generally
follows the terrain of the land to minimize environmental impact and maximize the views that
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would occur along its route. It is anticipated that there would be an extensive landscaping along
with the roadway construction.
The Hwy. 5 Task Force attempted to refine these alternatives on two occasions. Although there
are essentially two routes, the total number of alternatives is complicated by the fact that there
are two cross -over points located on either side of Galpin Boulevard in the vicinity of Bluff
Creek. Thus, there are actually a fairly significant number of alignments that could result. The
Hwy. 5 Task Force held some rather lengthy and arduous discussions on attempting to eliminate
some of the alternatives and thereby facilitated the completion of the Environmental Assessment
document. What we ultimately found was that they were unable to restrict the number of
alternatives at this time since the full analysis of the ultimate land uses and urban design issues
of the corridor has not yet been completed. The Task Force held a public hearing and on June
23, 1993, and recommended adoption of access boulevard Alternative 1 with the cross over A/C
at Galpin Boulevard. The Planning Commission recommended the northern access boulevard
(Alternative 1) with no cross overs.
Corridor Study
The Highway 5 Corridor Land Use Design Study was prepared for the City by Barton Aschman
Associates, in association by Camiros, working with an appointed Task Force. The intent of the
study as stated in the document is to "guide design and development of the corridor that reflects
the corridor's role as the heart of the City of Chanhassen." The planning effort has focused on '
land use, urban design, landscape and pedestrian elements. Adoption of this plan as a
development guide and, more specifically land use recommendations, will result in zoning
changes and guide plan amendments and a Highway Corridor Development and Design '
Ordinance.
Much of the supporting data of this document was used to arrive at the recommendation for the '
land use and the development and design guideline elements. The portions of the study that
address Landscape and Urban Design and Parks and Open Space are being implemented through
different means within the city departments . This includes the Park and Recreation Department '
updating the Comprehensive Plan, the Vision 2000 study, Tree Board and the drafting of
preservations ordinances, HGA gateway design, etc.
On July 14, 1993, the Task Force recommended adoption of the Highway 5 Corridor Land Use '
Design Study with the land use recommendations and Development and Design Standards
recommended in the document. '
Corridor Land Use Design Study and Development Standards
The Planning Commission recommended the following changes to the Corridor Study Land I
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The Ward property should be zoned Office/Institutional. Commercial would be
i allowed under a PUD where it would not exceed 25 percent of the development.
Commercial zoning was an alternative on the Vandeveire property and the
recommended elimination of the easterly commercial area adjacent to the access
road.
i The Opus site plan should be left IOP except the far most northerly portion west
of Highway 41 which should be left medium family residential. The PUD that
will be developed for the site will guide the development of the individual parcels.
i Eckankar property, in addition to the multi - family, institutional be listed as a
permitted use.
i J.P. Links, which is 15 -20 acres may considered as a park site.
i Heritage Development, west of Bluff Creek south of the frontage road multi-
family should be considered as an option with industrial.
Possible location of a 15 -20 acre park of the easterly portion of the Fleet Farm
property and a portion of the Dolejsi.
E The following are recommendations for the Development and Design Standards:
Application of these standards should be in two subdistricts. The central business
' district (HC -1) shall go from Dell Road on the east and Powers Boulevard on the
west.
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There should be flexibility from these standards for public transit use.
Better definition of pitched roof elements, graphics will be added.
Definition of accent color possibly amended to exclude corporate logo colors.
Height of parking lot lighting possibly amended to state they are limited to one
story (or no higher than the building) and shall be neutral in color.
Additional recommendation of the plan includes adding additional information about the Bluff
Creek Corridor in the Parks, Open Space and Trail chapter.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following:
1. Affirm the preferred Alternative #1 alignment access road alignment and review of the
Arboretum Boulevard Environmental Assessment document prepared by Barton - Aschman.
2. Approval of the Highway 5 Corridor Land Use Study and the land use recommendations
as modified.
3. Approval of the ordinance establishing Highway Corridor Districts with modifications.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Development and design standards ordinance.
2. Letter from Paul Paulson date February 1, 1994.
3. Letter from Opus Corporation dated January 18, 1994.
4. Letter from DataSery dated January 19, 1994.
2. January 19, 1994 Planning Commission minutes.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
' ORDINANCE NO. 212
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
' CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE,
ESTABLISHING HIGHWAY CORRIDOR DISTRICTS
I THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
' SECTION 1. Section 20 -1 of the Chanhassen City Code is amended by adding the
following definitions:
' Landscape means all forms of planting and vegetation, ground forms, rock groupings,
water features and patterns, and all visible construction except buildings and site
furnishings.
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Site Furnishings means any structure, other than buildings, visible from any public
way, and any street hardware located in streets and public ways and outside of
buildings. Site furnishings include, but are not limited to signs, decorative paving
treatments, fences, walls, railings, artwork, transformers, utility access boxes, lighting
standards and arrays, and other visible site appurtenances.
SECTION 2. Section 20 -201 of the Chanhassen City Code is amended by adding the
following special districts:
HC -1, Highway 5 Central Business Corridor District
HC -2, Highway 5 Corridor District
SECTION 3. Section 20 -106 of the Chanhassen City Code is amended by adding
subparagraph (6) to read:
(6) Within the HC districts, meet the additional purpose, intent and standards of
the HC districts.
SECTION 4. Section 20 -109 of the Chanhassen City Code is amended by adding
subparagraph (6) to read:
(6) Within the HC districts, the application shall also include:
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A. Building elevations from all directions, indicating materials, colors and
landscaping at installation.
B. Building and site views from Highway 5, the appropriate access
boulevard (north or south of Highway 5), and any other appropriate
arterial or collector roadways.
C. Site views showing the relationships of the proposed building or
development to adjacent development, including buffered areas.
D. Drawings of all significant or atypical site features, such as unusual
landscaping, man-made water features other than retention ponds,
outdoor sculpture, or other large -scale artwork, and other uncommon
constructs.
E. Sample building materials, upon the City's request.
F. Sample paving materials, upon the City's request.
SECTION 5. Section 20 -110 of the Chanhassen City Code is amended by adding
subparagraph (7) to read:
(7) Within the HC districts, consistency with the purpose, intent, and standards of
the HC districts.
SECTION 6. Section 20 -116 of the Chanhassen City Code is amended by adding
subparagraph (e) to read:
(e) Within the HC districts, the standards for the HC districts shall apply in
addition to the standards specified in this division.
SECTION 7. Section 20 -118 of the Chanhassen City Code is amended to read:
Sec. 20 -118. Retaining Walls.
Retaining walls exceeding five (5) feet in height, include state walls which
cumulatively exceed five (5) feet in height, must be constructed in accordance with plans
prepared by a registered engineer or landscape architect and in conformance with all building
materials specifications and limitations set forth in this division or, if applicable, in the HC
districts.
SECTION 8. Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code is amended by adding Article
XXIX to read:
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ARTICLE XXIX.HIGHWAY CORRIDOR DISTRICTS
' DIVISION 1, HC -1 DISTRICT
' Sec. 20 -1450. Purpose.
The Highway 5 Corridor and the development within it will be major factors
influencing the visual and environmental quality of the community as a whole. Due to the
intensity of land uses, the Highway 5 Corridor represents the heart of Chanhassen as well as
its dominating image of those passing through the community. Development in the corridor
must be designed with greater sensitivity to the environment and of generally higher quality
than might have occurred in the absence of specific standards. The purpose of the District is
to:
' (a) Protect creek corridors, wetlands, and significant stands of mature trees through
use of careful site design, protective easements, sensitive alignment and design of roadways
' and utilities, incorporation of natural features, landscaping and massing of trees that enhance
existing natural features and views, and the practices delineated in the City's Best
Management Practices Handbook.
(b) Promote high - quality architectural and site design through improvement
development standards within the corridor. These standards govern site planning, placement
of building masses, use of materials, and the like enable the City to enhance what otherwise
might result in low quality strip development.
' (c) Create a unified, harmonious, and high - quality visual environment throughout the
corridor, thereby identifying it as a special place with a unique identity within both the City
and the Twin Cities region as a whole.
' (d) Foster a distinctive and ositive community image, for the City as a whole and
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especially for the Highway 5 Corridor, which functions as the City's main entrance.
' Sec. 20 -1451. Intent.
' The City intends that all development within the district should strive toward the
highest level of quality in both design and construction. The criteria by which new
' development in this district shall be judged are as follows:
(a) Consistency with all provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, as amended from time
' to time; the Surface Water Protection Program; all provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Ordinance not specifically overridden by the provisions of this district; and all
other applicable land use regulations.
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(b) Preservation of the natural conditions found on each site to the greatest extent
possible, through minimized removal of trees and other vegetation and soil, minimized site
grading, and application of the practices found in the City's Best Management Practices
Handbook.
(c) Establishment throughout the district of harmonious physical and visual
relationships among existing, new, and proposed buildings, open spaces, natural terrain, and
plant materials and placement with the intent of creating a unique and unified appearance for
the entire corridor.
(d) Use of appropriate materials, lighting, textures, colors, and architectural and
landscape forms to create a unified, high - quality design concept for each site that is
compatible with adjacent and neighboring structures and functions, including but not limited
to natural areas, City -owned property, and vacant land subject to future development in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
(e) Creation of unified site designs, each with a sense of internal order, that
provide desirable environments for site users and visitors and the community as a whole and
that consider all site elements including: the relationship of buildings to surrounding
landforms; grading; architectural design; building, parking and loading dock orientation;
building height; use of man -made materials, including paving; site furnishings (lighting,
outdoor seating, signage, etc.); landscaping (retention of natural vegetation, plant selection and
placement, retention and incorporation of water features, etc.); and other visible outdoor site
elements.
(f) Creation of a suitable balance between the amount and arrangement of open space,
landscaping, and view protection and the design and function of man -made features on the
other. Achieving this balance shall take into account screening, buffering, size and
orientation of open spaces, personal and property security, localized wind and solar effects,
and protection of important public ways.
(g) Provision of safe and adequate access to and from sites giving ample
consideration to the location and number of access points from public streets, the safety and
convenience of merging and turning movements, and traffic management and mitigation.
(h) Provision of on -site vehicular, bicycling, and pedestrian circulation by way of
interior drives, parking areas, pathways, and walkways adequate to handle anticipated needs
and to safety buffer pedestrians and cyclists from motor vehicles. Ample consideration shall
be given to the width of interior drives, internal traffic movement and flow, separation of
pedestrian, cycling, automobile, and delivery traffic, and the safe convenient, and practical
arrangement of parking spaces.
(i) Adequate separation and protection of each site from adjacent properties, access
boulevards, and Highway 5 and vice - versa, through reasonable provisions for surface water
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may not be specifically covered by these or other regulations but are found to have
significant effect on any or all of the properties and roadways.
' Sec. 20 -1452. District Application.
The "HC -1" district shall be applied and superimposed (overlaid) upon all zoning
' districts as contained herein as existing or amended by the text and map of this ordinance.
The regulations and requirements imposed by the "HC -1" district shall be in addition to those
established for districts which jointly apply. Under the joint application of the districts, the
more restrictive requirements shall apply.
Sec. 20 -1453. Building and Parldng Orientation.
' (a) For the purpose of determining front, rear, and side yards, the following shall
control:
1. In any lot that abuts Highway 5 directly, other than a single family
residential lot, the lot line abutting the highway shall be considered the
front lot line.
2. In any lot that abuts either of the access boulevards parallel to Highway
' 5, including any existing single family residential lot, but excluding any
new single family residential lot, the lot line abutting the boulevard
shall be considered the front lot line.
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3. In any lot that abuts both Highway 5 and one of the access boulevards,
other than a single family residential lot, the lot shall be regarded as
having two front lot lines. The lot line abutting the boulevard shall take
design precedence. Such a lot shall be regarded as having no rear lot
line or yard.
4. No new single family residential lot may have a front yard that faces
Highway 5, nor a front yard that faces either of the access boulevards.
No new or existing single family residential lot shall provide driveway
access directly from Highway 5, nor shall any new single family
residential lot provide driveway access directly from Highway 5 or
either of the access boulevards.
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Sec. 20 -1454. Architectural Design Standards. sUILDINC SETBACK
Standards governing architectural design shall apply to all new and renovated
buildings within the district with the exception of single - family residences on individual lots.
(a) Architectural style shall not be restricted. Evaluation of the appearance of a
project shall be based on the quality of its design and on its relationship to its surroundings,
guided by the provisions of this section. Site characteristics to be evaluated for this purpose
include building and plant materials, colors, textures, shapes, massing, rhythms of building
components and details, height, roof -line and setback. Designs that are incompatible with
their surroundings or intentionally bizarre or exotic are prohibited.
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(b) Monotony of design, both within projects and between any project and its
surroundings, is prohibited. Variation in detail, form, and siting shall provide visual interest.
Site characteristics that may be used for this purpose include building and plant materials,
sizes, colors, textures, shapes, massing, rhythms of building components and details, height,
roof -line, and setback.
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(1) Each building shall contain one or more pitched roof elements.
(2) All new construction and redevelopment shall conform to the
established building scale, range of building materials, pedestrian
orientation, and relationship between buildings and the streetscape.
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(d) Building heights shall be limited to three (3) stories or forty (40) feet.
Measurement of the highest point shall exclude antennas for television and radio reception,
but shall include architectural details (e.g., parapet walls), transmission antennas, satellite
dishes and transmission equipment, microwave - transmission equipment, and other non-
structural building elements.
(e) All man-made architectural, landscape, and paving materials shall reflect the
highest quality possible and should be used in a manner suitable to the nature of the material,
its role in the design, general durability, expected level of use or abuse, weathering
characteristics, and ease and frequency of maintenance. Major exterior surfaces of all walls
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shall be face brick, stone, glass, stucco, architecturally treated concrete, cast in place or
pre -cast panels, decorative block, or approved equivalent, as determined by the city.
The following may not be used in any visible exterior application except when specifically
permitted by the City in areas with limited public view:
♦ Exposed cement ( "cinder ") blocks.
♦ Fabricate metal or pole construction structures, including mobile homes, sheds,
warehouses, and industrial buildings constructed either on or off -site of
corrugated metal panels.
♦ Exterior brick that is painted over.
♦ Experimental materials with no proven record of durability or ease of
maintenance in the intended application.
♦ A solid wall unrelieved by architectural detailing, such as a change in
materials, change in color, fenestrations, or other significant visual relief
provided in a manner or at intervals in keeping with the size, mass, and scale
of the wall and its views from public ways. A change in texture is not
sufficient to meet this requirement.
♦ Materials or construction methods used for one aspect or portion of a project
that are significantly lower in quality than those used for the balance of that
project, such that this one aspect or portion is or rapidly becomes an eyesore or
detriment to the project as a whole.
♦ A distinct and different material or combination of materials for each exposed
exterior wall. No more than two (2) principal materials or two (2) principal
combinations of materials should be used to construct any one building.
Addition of other materials for accent use is permissible.
♦ As building element, combination of elements, or another site structure that
acts as a conspicuous building emblem or signature. Examples include single
garish elements (e.g., orange roofs); use of bricks, blocks, or tiles to turn a wall
into an outsized sign or logo; and other attempts to use a building or wall as an
advertisement.
(f) Site designs and configurations that tend to catch and accumulate trash, leaves,
and dirt shall be avoided. In addition, provisions for washing and cleaning buildings, other
structures, and building grounds shall be considered and included in the design.
(g) All building components, such as windows, doors, eaves, soffits, and parapets,
shall have good proportions that relate to the facade of the building and shall relate well with
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(h) Colors shall be harmonious. Bright or brilliant colors and sharply contrasting
colors may be used only for accent purposes.
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' (i) Mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, and other utility hardware, whether located
on the roof or exterior of the building or on the ground adjacent to it shall be screened from
the public view and with materials identical to or strongly similar to building materials or by
' heavy landscaping that will be effective in winter or they shall be located so as not to be
visible from any public way. Use of parapet walls or pitched roof elements to screen
equipment is encouraged. In no case shall wooden fencing be used as a rooftop equipment
' screen.
0) Screening of service yards, refuse, and waste - removal areas, loading docks, truck
parking areas, and other areas which tend to be unsightly shall be accomplished by use of
walls, fencing, dense planting, or any combination of these elements. Screening shall block
views from public right -of -way and shall be equally effective in winter and summer.
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Sec. 20 -1455. Landscape Design and Site Furnishings.
The following standards governing design and placement of landscaping and site
furnishings shall apply to all new and renovated buildings within the district, with the
exception of single family residences on individual lots.
(a) Where natural or existing topographic patterns contribute to the beauty or utility
' of a development, they shall be preserved to the greatest extent possible. Modification to
topography will be permitted where and to the extent that it contributes to good design. All
topographic modifications shall adhere to the practices delineated in the City's Best
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' (b) The grades of all walks, parking spaces, terraces, and other paved areas shall
conform with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition, they shall
provide an inviting and stable appearance from walking. Stairs and ramps may be substituted
for slanted pavement when necessary.
(c) All landscape shall preserve and enhance natural features (such as wetlands,
drainageways, mature stands of trees, and the like), enhance architectural features, strengthen
vistas and important axes, and provide shade.
' (d) Landscaping shall emphasize massing of plant materials over isolated or scattered
placement of individual specimens. Reforestation as prescribed by the City's Tree
Preservation and Reforestation Ordinance is encouraged.
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(e) Unity of design shall be achieved by repetition of certain plant varieties and other
materials, and by correlation with natural existing materials and adjacent developments where
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(f) Plant material shall be selected for interest in its structure, texture and color, and
for its ultimate growth size. Plants that are indigenous to the area and others that will be
hardy, harmonious to the design of good appearance, and of relatively easy maintenance shall
be used.
(g) In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor
traffic, they shall be protected by appropriate curbs, tree guards, or similar devices.
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(h) Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees in parkways, gardens,
or paved areas is encouraged. Trees should be clustered whenever possible, and consideration
shall be given to the special needs of plants surrounded by impervious surfaces.
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(i) In areas where general planting will not prosper, other solutions- -such as fences,
walls, rock gardens, raised planters, or pavings of wood, brick stone, gravel, or cobbles - -shall
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0) Exterior lighting shall enhance the building design and adjoining landscape.
Lighting standards and fixtures shall be of a design and size compatible with the building and
adjacent areas. Lighting shall be arranged and focused so that minimal light falls on adjacent
property and no light shines directly at or into any adjacent building. Excessive brightness
and glare shall be avoided.
LIGHTING CONTROL
(k) Site furnishings located on private property shall be designed as part of the site's
architectural concept and landscape. Materials and colors shall be in harmony with buildings,
surroundings, and other furnishings; scale shall be appropriate to the site and the design; and
proportions shall be attractive.
' (1) Site furnishings and landscaping located in any public way or on other public
property shall be harmonious with the design of adjacent buildings, with the appearance of the
highway in the vicinity, and with the generally character of the City.
(m) Lighting in connection with site furnishings (e.g., to highlight a ground sign)
shall meet the criteria applicable to site, landscape, buildings, and signs.
(n) All provisions of the Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance, to the extent that they
directly affect the appearance, design and utility of a particular site, and to the extent that
they do no conflict directly with the standards delineated here, shall be a part of the criteria
of this subsection.
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(k) Site furnishings located on private property shall be designed as part of the site's
architectural concept and landscape. Materials and colors shall be in harmony with buildings,
surroundings, and other furnishings; scale shall be appropriate to the site and the design; and
proportions shall be attractive.
' (1) Site furnishings and landscaping located in any public way or on other public
property shall be harmonious with the design of adjacent buildings, with the appearance of the
highway in the vicinity, and with the generally character of the City.
(m) Lighting in connection with site furnishings (e.g., to highlight a ground sign)
shall meet the criteria applicable to site, landscape, buildings, and signs.
(n) All provisions of the Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance, to the extent that they
directly affect the appearance, design and utility of a particular site, and to the extent that
they do no conflict directly with the standards delineated here, shall be a part of the criteria
of this subsection.
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DIVISION 2. HC -2 DISTRICT
Sec. 20 -1460. Purpose and Intent.
The purpose and intent of the HC -2 district is the same as the HC -1 district with
certain modifications to the district standards reflecting that the area within the HC -2 district
is not part of the City's central business district.
Sec. 20 -1461. District Application.
The "HC -1" district shall be applied to and super imposed (overlaid) upon all zoning
districts as contained herein as existing or amended by the text and map of this ordinance.
The regulations and requirements imposed by the "HC -1" district shall be in addition to these
established for districts which jointly apply. Under the joint application of districts, the more
restrictive requirements shall apply.
Sec. 20 -1462. Building and Parking Orientation.
The building and parking orientation standards for the HC -1 district shall apply,
together with the following additional requirements:
(a) On building lots that abut Highway 5 directly, the minimum building setback from
the highway right -of -way shall be seventy (70) feet. The maximum building setback from the
highway right -of -way for all buildings except single family residences shall be one hundred
fifty (150) feet. No maximum building setback shall apply to single family residences.
(b) On building lots that abut either of the access boulevards parallel to Highway 5,
the minimum building setback from the boulevard right -of -way shall be fifty (50) feet. The
maximum building setback from the boulevard right -of -way shall be one hundred (100) feet.
Sec. 20 -1463. Architectural Design Standards.
The architectural design standards for the HC -1 district shall apply, with the exception
of Section 20- 1456(c) which shall not apply.
Sec. 20 -1464. Landscape Design and Site Furnishings.
The landscape design and site furnishings standards for the HC -1 district shall apply.
SECTION 9. The boundaries of the districts established by this chapter are delineated
on the zoning map; the map and all notations, references, and date shown thereon are hereby
adopted and made part of this chapter and will be on permanent file for public inspection at
the Chanhassen City Hall.
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SECTION 10. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of July, 1994, by the City Council of the
City of Chanhassen.
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(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on July 21, 1994.)
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