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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Kate Aanenson, AICP, Community Development Director
DATE: October 8, 2003 65/~
SUB J: Market Street Station
Executive Summary
The application is for the redevelopment of the Bowling Alley Site including
demolition of the bowling alley; Site Plan Review with variances for the
construction of a 60,000 sq. ft. building including cinema expansion, retail,
restaurant and office; rezoning from General Business to Central Business District;
replat of subdivision; and a conditional use permit for more than one building on a
lot.
Action Required
Approval of this request requires 3 affirmative votes of the City Council.
Planning Commission Update
The Planning Commission reviewed this proposal on September 16th and
October 7th. It was tabled at the first meeting to resolve a concern with the
Southwest Metro Bus circulation. The Planning Commission recommended
approval 6-1.
The Planning Commission supported the project. Chairman Sacchet stated the
following, "We think it's an excellent plan. We have concerns about the bus
circulation. We believe that this situation has been studied and an equitable
solution has been found for the time being, with eventually a real good solution
as chosen for phases. We have some disagreements among the Planning
Commission as to whether the additional second monument sign should be
allowed or not. Some of us think it should be allowed. We accepted, however,
in the motion that it would not be allowed. We also had some disagreements
about the up lighting. Some of us think that it would be okay. Some of us think
it should not be there."
The City of Chanhassen · A grOWlr!g corr~munity with clean lakes quality schools a charr~io¢ do~,,down thoviog businesses, winding trails, and beautifu! parks P, qr(aat [;,!ace to h/8 work and ply
Mr. Todd Gerhardt
October 8, 2003
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Recommendation
Staff is recommending approval of the of Market Street Station, LLP, for Site
Plan Review with a variance for fenestration on the cinema and the pylon sign;
Conditional Use Permit 2003-5 for more than one building on a lot; and
Rezoning 03-03 from General Business to Central Business District.
The recommendation and the conditions of approval are found on page 24 of
the staff report.
CITY OF
P.C. DATE: 9-15-03, 10-7-03
C.C. DATE: 10-30-03
REVIEW DEADLINE: 10/29/02
CASE: SPR 03-9, Rez 03-03
BY: Aanenson:v
STAFF REPORT
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PROPOSAL:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
Replat of 3 Subdivisions; Conditional Use Permit for more than one
building on a lot; Rezoning from BG, General Business to CBD, Central
Business District; Site Plan Review with Variances of approximately 60,000
square feet of retail, office, cinema and restaurant; Vacation of utility
easements
7880 Market Boulevard
Easy Rider Subdivision
Chanhassen Mall Addition
Frontier Cinema Addition
Market Street Station, LLP
c/o Kraus Anderson Realty Corp.
4210 Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55437
PRESENT ZONING:
BG General Business District
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Commercial
ACREAGE: 11.4 acres
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Redevelopment of the Bowling Alley Site including demolition of
the bowling alley; Site Plan Review with variances for the construction of a 60,000 sq. ft. building
including cinema expansion, retail, restaurant and office; rezoning from General Business to
General Business; replat of subdivision; and a conditional use permit for more than one building on
a lot.
Notice of this public heating has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING:
The City's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed
project complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets these standards, the City must
then approve the site plan. This is a quasi-judicial decision.
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The City's discretion in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the
proposed project meets the standards in the Zoning Ordinance for a variance. The City has a
relatively high level of discretion with a variance because the applicant is seeking a deviation
from established standards. This is a quasi judicial decision.
The City has limited discretion in approving or denying conditional use permits, based on
whether or not the proposal meets the conditional use permit standards outlined in the Zoning
Ordinance. If the City finds that all the applicable conditional use permit standards are met, the
permit must be approved. This is a quasi judicial decision.
The City has a relatively high level of discretion in approving rezonings, PUD's, and
amendments to PUD's because the City is acting in its legislative or policy making capacity. A
rezoning or PUD, and amendment thereto, must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The development proposal is a partnership between Bloomberg Companies, Inc. and Kraus
Anderson Realty Company. The partnership is called Market Street Station. The proposal
includes relocation of the Southwest Metro Park and Ride and removal of the existing bowling
alley. Lots are being assembled that include properties previously owned by the City of
Chanhassen and Bloomberg Companies into a single lot. The property is currently zoned
General Business. The proposal seeks rezoning to Central Business District; a conditional use to
allow for more than one building on a lot; site plan review with variances from architectural
standards and sign standards; and vacation of utility easements.
The proposed development is consistent with the proposal that was presented to the city
(including the Economic Development Authority, the City Council and the Planning
Commission). The premise behind this development is an extension of the city's entertainment
center. The redevelopment of the site consists of mixed uses and a shared parking plan. The
current building footpad is 41,000 square feet. The new development footprint is 42,000 square
feet. This includes the removal of the bowling alley and one storage shed behind the Dinner
Theater. Staff is recommending approval with conditions in the staff report.
BACKGROUND
The subject area was studied in 1994 in a study that was called Chanhassen Vision 2002. This area
was identified as one of the building blocks for the downtown area. The study states, "The Dinner
Theatre is the cornerstone of an entertainment center. This proposed entertainment center will mix
uses to include theaters, restaurants, commercial recreation, hotels and related uses. The
entertainment uses will be concentrated, allowing visitors to park once and shop twice in a common
parking area and move to the various destinations on foot. Its emphasis on nighttime activities will
extend the downtown's daytime vitality into the evening hours."
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This site is a highly visible one and is likely to become one of the most important intersections in
the Chanhassen CBD.
On January 22, 1996, the City Council approved a Site Plan for the Entertainment Complex to
remodel the existing Chanhassen Bowl/Filly's and a portion of the Frontier building into an
Entertainment Center (#95-21 SPR). The proposal included the redevelopment of the existing
bowling alley/Filly's building into an entertainment center. The Center was to include a bowling
alley/restaurant with an area of 40,000 square feet and 8 theaters with an area of 20,000 square feet.
On September 9, 1996, the City Council approved phasing of the construction of the
Entertainment Complex. The remodeling was phased due to the fact that the Cinema developer
was ready to proceed with construction while the Entertainment Center developer had not
completed the financing package. The phasing of the development included the reconstruction of
the facade, the parking lot, and the railing surrounding the building for the Cinema portion only.
On September 9, 1996, the Council also approved Subdivision 96-17 for the Entertainment
Complex and Frontier Cinema Addition.
On May 26, 1998, the City Council approved the Site Plan for the Frontier Building (#98-7 SPR),
with a variance to allow signs on a building that does not have direct frontage on a public street.
On August 24, 1999, the City Council reviewed a proposal for demolishing the entire building
located west of the existing Chanhassen Cinema, expanding the number of movie screens to 16 and
adding 9,000 square feet of retail space. This application was withdrawn.
At the joint meeting earlier this summer (2003) with the Planning Commission and the City
Council, the following issues were discussed as a part of any potential development:
· Bus conflict through the parking lot
· Shared parking uses--Is the park and ride large enough for mixed uses?
· Drive through uses
· Signage
· Railroad and pedestrian movement
· Design issues:
- Pitched roofs
- Entrances
- Articulation
SOUTHWEST METRO TRANSIT
Currently, Southwest Metro Transit has a parking easement over the southwest section of the
development's parking lot. This parking easement has been in existence since 1992. This is the
only Park and Ride location in the city. There are approximately 110 cars per day.
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To provide for additional parking spaces and a more controlled interior traffic circulation, the
applicant is working with Southwest Metro Transit and the City to construct a ramp to be used as a
park and ride facility.
The applicant has reviewed the concept of moving the park and ride facility with Southwest
Metro, which has consented to these alterations (see attached resolution #3-10). Southwest Metro
also has applied for grants to help facilitate the future parking ramp/bus shelter that will be
relocated at the east end of Market Street (Pauly Drive), which will also then access the new
parking lot. The road will turn northerly and, in a future phase, connect directly to West 78th
Street between the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre and Frontier buildings, offering future
redevelopment opportunities. These improvements anticipate relocating overhead power lines
and generally improving the aesthetics and circulation of the area behind the Chanhassen Dinner
Theatre. The new parking lot will also require the removal of one of the support workshops and
warehouses for the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. These activities will be consolidated into the
remaining structure.
REZONING
As identified in the Vision 2002, the subject site is identified as the "entertainment center" for
the city. This development will be an extension of the center. The Dinner Theatre, Frontier
Building, and the Country Suites Hotel are zoned Central Business District (CBD). The subject
site is zoned General Business. The site currently does not meet the impervious surface
requirement of 70% maximum. The ultimate build-out in Phase 3 includes housing. The Central
Business District allows multi-family housing, whereas the General Business District allows only
senior housing. Staff is recommending the rezoning to CBD consistent with the remainder of the
"Entertainment District."
"The intent of the Central Business District it to provide for downtown business development
supporting a strong business district while enhancing the overall character of the community in
conformance with downtown redevelopment plans, goals and objectives."
Findings:
a)
The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City
Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The site is guided for commercial uses.
b)
The proposed use is or will be compatible with the present and future land uses of
the area.
Finding: The uses continue the entertainment center.
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c)
The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained in the
Zoning Ordinance.
Finding: If the property is rezoned to CBD, it would meet the performance
standards with variances for signs for signs and architecture.
d)
The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is
proposed.
Finding: Demolition of a vacant building and redevelopment will improve the
value of the subject site.
e)
The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the city's service capacity.
Finding: Municipal service exists in the area.
Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Finding: A traffic study was completed for the subject site in 1996 and updated
in 1999.
Based on the findings, staff is recommending approval of the rezoning.
REPLAT
The applicant is proposing to combine three plats into one. This does not constitute a
subdivision because a new lot is not being created, but rather three plats are being combined.
The combination of the lots does require a conditional use permit for more than one building on a
lot. Because this is not a subdivision, extraction fees are received. Fees are not collected for
park and trail and storm water.
CONDITIONAL USE
With the replat of three subdivisions into one, all the building will be on one lot. More than one
building on a lot requires a conditional use permit. Because there is one master developer, staff
supports the one lot proposal. All development must provide cross access easements, especially
for Southwest Metro Transit.
GENERAL ISSUANCE STANDARDS
Will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or
general welfare of the neighborhood or city.
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Finding: This is a redevelopment plan of an underutilized property in the center
of the city.
Will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan and this chapter.
Finding: The proposed use is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan.
Will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so to be compatible in appearance
with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the
essential character of that area.
Finding: Meets the zoning district requirements and design standards.
Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring uses.
Finding: Surrounding uses are commercial.
Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including streets,
police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems
and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and services provided by the
persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use.
Finding: The site is currently serviced by municipal services.
Will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and services and will not be
detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
Finding: The site is currently serviced by municipal services.
Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare because
of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, rodents, or trash.
Finding: The uses are consistent standards of the Central Business District.
Will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create traffic congestion or
interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
Finding: The mix of uses provides day and nighttime uses with a shared parking
plan.
Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic or
historic features of major significance.
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Finding: The city's design proposed a uniform design consistent/compatible with
surrounding developments.
10. Will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
Finding: The proposed use will be compatible with the area.
11. Will not depreciate surrounding property values.
Finding: The use will not depreciate surrounding property values.
12. Will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in this article.
Finding: The use is consistent with the Central Business District.
Based upon the foregoing findings, staff is recommending that the conditional use permit be
approved with appropriate conditions.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
COMPLIANCE TABLE - CBD DISTRICT
Ordinance Proposed Development
Building Height no maximum Highest roof peak is 38 ft.
Building Setback no maximum The restaurant on Market Street is the
closest to a public street at 100 feet.
Parking stalls Per Parking Study 526 stalls
Parking Setback no maximum closest point is 75 feet.
Hard surface no maximum N/A
Coverage
Lot Area 100 x 100 11.4 acres
Grading/Drainage/Erosion Control
· Minimal grading for the site is being proposed with three new buildings replacing the
existing bowling alley and reconfiguration of parking around the new buildings. Existing
topography and work limits the need to be shown on the plans.
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Drainage will be routed to both existing and proposed storm structures connected to an
existing storm sewer line along the bowling alley access on the south side of the buildings.
The applicant needs to submit proposed storm sewer sizing and drainage calculations
showing that the storm sewer will accommodate the runoff.
An emergency overflows needs to be added in the parking lot to ensure that storm-water will
drain out of the parking lot and not into the buildings. The emergency overflow elevations
must be a minimum of one foot 0.8-foot lower than the proposed building elevations.
Erosion control measures and site restoration shall be developed in accordance with the City's
Best Management Practice Handbook (BMPH). Staff recommends that the City's Type II
erosion control fence be used around construction areas. Add a rock construction entrance.
Utilities
The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing sanitary sewer and water-main to
accommodate the placement of buildings. The applicant must dedicate a 35 ft. wide public
drainage and utility easement for the new utility lines and show it on the plans.
Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges along with the Metropolitan Council's SAC fee
will be due on all of the lots at the time of building permits issuance. All of these charges are
based on the number of SAC units assigned by the Metropolitan Council. The current 2003
sanitary hookup charges is $1,440/unit, the water hookup charge is $1,876/unit, and the SAC
fee is $1,275/unit. All lateral connection charges will be waived since the applicant is
installing the lateral utility lines.
Public utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's latest
edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed construction plans and
specifications will be required at the time of final platting. The applicant will also be
required to enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary financial
security in the amount of 110% of the estimated project cost in the form of a letter of credit or
cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and the conditions of final plat
approval. Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies must be obtained, including but
not limited to the MPCA, Department of Health, Watershed District, MnDOT, etc.
Streets & Drive Aisles
The applicant is proposing to use two existing full accesses onto Market Boulevard along the
west side of the parcel. One additional access is proposed along the south side of the site
onto Pauly Drive. All drive aisles adjacent to parking must be 26 feet in width except the
drive aisle along the north side of the proposed restaurant building which can be 24 feet.
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Easements
The development proposal assembles the various lots and remnant parcels together into a single
large lot which requires the vacation of Pauly Drive and other easements. Cross easements will
be used to perpetuate the road system, allowing flexibility in design and operation of the Market
Street Station complex. This is the best way to assemble and utilize the parcels purchased from
the City, while accommodating the needs of all the future tenants.
Sidewalks
There is existing sidewalk along Market Boulevard on the north side of Pauly Drive. A new
sidewalk will be placed on the north side of the north entrance and where pedestrians would have
to cross to the south to the bank building. There is also a sidewalk along the cinema and the new
restaurant adjacent to it.
Wetlands
There are no wetlands on the site.
Parking
PHASE I
New/Expanded Uses
S.F. GLA.
Spaces/lO00 Spaces Needed
S.F. Day Night
Restaurant/Coffee Shop
1 story
Restaurant w/bar
1 story
Bank/Retail (1 st floor)
Office (2nd floor)
Cinema
Frontier Lower Level
Fitness Center
Dance Studio
Office
Park & Ride (existing)
3,000 sf
5,000 sf
21,665 sf
19,565 sf
1351 seats
11,000 sf
5,000 sf
4,000 sf
10 day 30 15
5 night
10 day 50 100
20 night
4 day 165 42
1 night
.02 day 27 270
.2 night
3 day 33 33
3 night
1 day 5 15
3 night
4 day 16 4
1 night
120 day 120 0
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0 night
Total Needed Phase I
Reconfigured parking lot
New east parking lot
Total Parking
Provided
Phase II Potential
Frontier Addition (Phase 25,000 sf 4 day
II) office/retail 1 night
Total Needs Phase II
Note: All square footage and parking counts are approximate
446 479
421 421
105 105
526 526
100 25
551 526
Architectural Character of Buildine
As stated in the applicant's narrative, "The architectural intent of the Market Street Station
development is to provide as unified an assembly of buildings that include: the Chanhassen
Dinner Theatre and associated commercial development of the Frontier Center; the adjacent
hotel; the commercial area immediately to the north across the street; and the larger context of
the Highway 5 Corridor District and City of Chanhassen. This intent is, primarily, achieved via
the disposition of buildings on the site; the planned routing of internal roads, drives and parking
areas; and the architectural character of the buildings and landscaping.
The development consists of the following buildings in Phase I:
A two-story main building of approximately 45,000 gross square feet containing a bank
and commercial/retail tenants on the first floor and speculative office space on the second
floor. This building is the centerpiece of the development and occupies a prominent
location on the site. A bank occupies the west end of the building. The bank has four
covered drive-up lanes, one of which contains an ATM machine. The drive-up lanes are
screened from Hwy. 5 by the main building and circulation to and from the drive-up area
is well controlled.
An approximately 3,000 gross square foot "pad" for a stand-alone restaurant or cafe that
will likely have an area for outdoor seating/dining. This building is located immediately
north of the main building and across the proposed site road that enters off of Market
Street.
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An approximately 5,000 gross square "white table cloth" restaurant that will have an
outdoor seating/dining area. This building is located immediately to the east and across
the internal circulation road of the main building and is attached to the Chanhassen
Cinema to the east.
An addition to the Chanhassen Cinema on the south and, possibly east side, that includes
a new, 220 to 230 seat, stadium-style auditorium and expanded lobby and entry areas.
Please note that, whereas the Cinema plans to add an auditorium in this phase, the overall
seating capacity for the entire cinema complex will only moderately be increased because
prior to this proposed project, the cinema will be converting the remaining, traditional-
style seating areas to stadium seating which is far less dense. The accompanying parking
summary takes both the proposed new auditorium and the conversion of the existing,
traditional-style auditoriums into account.
Phases II (and later phases) focus on an approximately 25,000 gross square foot addition to
Frontier Center to the south of the existing building and the possibility of additional lobby space
and up to two additional auditoriums for Chanhassen Cinema. Land purchase/future leasing
scenarios are, as yet, unknown for this phase and parking requirements for this possible future
development will be difficult to meet without a future, structured parking ramp. As such, these
future plans are shown only diagrammatically on the site plan."
Disposition of Buildings/Roads on the Site
Again, as stated in the applicant's narrative, "The development has been designed to
accommodate the design requirements of the City, the requirements of the development for
highly visible commercial space and the requirements of tenants to have individual identities. By
developing the project as several buildings rather than one large building, the scale of the
development has been reduced and designed to develop a very desirable precinct or commercial
neighborhood with highly recognizable entries, streets, pedestrian ways and parking areas. For
example, the "pad" restaurant is located adjacent to a main site entry road and the west end of the
main building containing the bank. This composition of building location, massing and roof
forms allows for a highly "image-able" entry area for the northern portion of the site. This entry
road continues to the east where the entry/drop-off area for the second floor offices and north
facing first floor retail areas are located. The L-shaped plan of the main building and the design
of the road/landscaped islands creates a courtyard arrangement that helps to differentiate the
areas of the site and provides more apparent entry points. Diagonal parking marks this road as a
special vehicular circulation route within the development. As the road tums south, it becomes a
major internal street for the development and is strongly marked by the massing and rooflines of
the flanking comer pavilion form of the main building and the "white table cloth" restaurant to
the east.
The south entry drive will be located in the general area of Pauly Drive and will serve as a
circulation way for the development as well as serving as the route for the Southwest Metro Park
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and Ride. There will also be a new drop-off area immediately south of the cinema to ease
congestion at the cinema before and after shows."
Chanhassen Cinema
The ownership of the Cinema provides this additional narrative of their project's background,
goals and needs:
"The Chanhassen Cinema is a recognized anchor business in downtown Chanhassen. We
currently draw close to 300,000 people to the downtown area every year. We are confident that
the city recognizes the importance of our continued existence and financial viability by allowing
us relief from some current zoning restrictions in order for us to remain competitive and
profitable.
We expect to achieve our goals by joining along with Market Street Station LLP in the
development of Market Street Station on the site of the old bowling alley on Pauly Dr. We are
relinquishing our current easements to help facilitate and promote this entire project and we are
confident the city recognizes the importance of granting our requests via the PUD.
Background
The cinema opened in 1997 with eight screens in a remodeled facility. Soon after opening, a
proposed expansion of up to sixteen screens on the bowling alley site was denied by the city for
various reasons. The cinema then decided not to pursue the project. The site has been an eyesore
ever since.
The Cinema changed ownership and management in March of 2001. The Cinema experienced
solid growth and improved profitability up to and until the day a major big box cinema chain
opened up at Eden Prairie Mall on April 19, 2002. This Eden Prairie facility with its 18 screens
and high-tech equipment has had a significant impact on our business. They have forced us to
review our business plan and methodology in order to remain a viable and competitive movie
theater for years to come.
Our experience and studies indicate we need additional seating theater capacity, all with stadium
style seating, improved lobby capacity and a highly visible sign to indicate our location.
We currently have eight theaters, four of which are non-stadium style houses. Our need for one,
two or even three more theaters is necessary for capturing more mainstream films and attracting
more customers to the downtown area. Our lobby is currently accessible only via outside stairs
and handicap ramping. Risk for injury and lawsuits, especially during the winter season, is
significant. There currently is no signage to indicate our location other than what is on the front
facade of our building, which faces no roads and is not visible from anywhere other than directly
in front. We sometimes inconvenience our customers with inadequate lobby space.
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In order to remain viable and competitive, our intentions include the following:
· Participate with Market Street Square LLC in the PUD.
· Renegotiate our parking easements in favor of all parties involved
· Financially participate in new parking stalls.
· Remodel four existing theaters into stadium style seating. This will reduce the number of
seats by approximately 230. This is a separate project from the overall development. This
will help facilitate parking needs within the PUD.
Phase I:
2.
3.
4.
Add one 230-seat stadium theater.
Redesign and expand lobby to encompass customer entry at ground level
Enlarge existing concession area.
Erect a sign on the comer of Market Blvd. and Pauly Dr. to identify and complement
all of Market Street Station, the Cinema and Southwest Metro Transit Park & Ride.
Improve exterior appearance of building via a grand entrance facade, accent lighting,
neon bands, chaser (running) lights and more movie poster locations built into wall
treatment.
Add outdoor seating along walkways under new canopies around building.
Phase II or I11 or beyond:
1. Allow for more expansion encompassing the existing alley between the Cinema and the
Frontier building.
2. Parking allocation to coincide with future proposed parking ramp."
Architectural Compliance (this is an overview of all buildings)
Sec 20-1062 District Applications exceptions
Internal alterations to buildings affecting less than 50 percent of gross floor area or
Replacement or repair of existing materials or Standards apply only to the buildings or site
being developed or altered.
Finding: The cinema is an existing industrial building. Additions to the building will enhance
the design. The new building meets standards and staff is recommending a variance for the
cinema for the architectural standards for facade transparency because of the use of the building
as a cinema.
Sec 20-1063 Architectural Style/Building Character
[] Design is not restricted but it should fit in with the surrounding uses nothing bizarre or exotic
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The applicant states that, "The architecture of the Market Street Square development
substantially conforms to the Design Standards for Commercial, Industrial, & Office
Institutional Developments of the City of Chanhassen. The architectural design strives to
harmonize with the surrounding context of the entire parcel (including the Chanhassen Dinner
Theatre, hotel, and Frontier Center) while setting a new standard for development of the
property.
The buildings have been designed to have significant variations in detail, material use, texture
and form to provide visual interest. All of the buildings are designed around a 30' module that is
subdivided first into 15' foot, bay spaces and then into a 5' module that accommodates window
and wall assemblies. The first floor facade of the building is composed of "frames" of windows
and doors that are 15' on center and are formed with architecturally finished pre-cast concrete
trim pilasters and matching lintel band. These frames modulate the fagade of the lower level and
provide interest by casting shadows on the building elevation. This regular rhythm of frames sets
the design tone for the project and allows for the "fagade events" that occur at various points
along the elevation. For example, at the south elevation, the bank building has two projecting
bays and a recessed entry area, and, further east, bays that project out from the base wall plane
modulate the scale of the building. The bay spacing also allows for appropriate placement of
fabric awnings for retail spaces on the first floor. These projecting bays, recessed entries and
fabric awnings serve to mark the entrances to the various retail and office spaces and break down
the scale of this elevation to a more pedestrian friendly environment. The cultured stone base on
the buildings further helps to provide interest to the elevations as well as a long lasting, durable
material at this damage prone area of any building. At the Cinema, architectural pre-cast concrete
panels with heavy joint lines and display case windows break-up the long south wall elevation.
All of these techniques serve to articulate the facade of the buildings.
The ground level of the two-story main building is made visually distinct from the second floor
by introducing a "belt course" around the buildings at the level just above the first floor
windows. This distinction is made even more apparent by making a change in materials to
vertically oriented, pre-finished, fiber-cement siding that is applied in a vertical pattern that
conforms to the previously noted 5' module. This siding is applied in a batten fashion so that the
upper story has visual interest by virtue of the shadows cast by the board and batten pattern. This
strikes a regular rhythm of siding that readily accepts modular windows and provides visual
interest via surface texture. This area is also often used as a band on which signage can be
logically arranged and accommodated. At the Cinema, the structured canopy provides the visual
division between the upper and lower level. The Cinema further distinguishes the pedestrian
level from the auditorium wall by changing materials to a stucco finish exterior insulation
system. This upper wall system uses a technique similar to the fiber-cement siding used of the
other buildings, only at a much larger scale. As on the other buildings, the upper Cinema waif is
based on a 5' and 10' module.' Large battens are formed every 10' to provide more visual
interest via shadow lines on the facade. These battens are of a larger scale (approximately 2"
deep) than those of the fiber-cement siding in keeping with the larger scale of the Cinema.
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The rooflines of the buildings are, perhaps, the most important architectural features on the
project as they provide significant visual interest to the project by providing a variety of roof
forms, building profiles and "events" along the facades. Ends and corners of buildings typically
end in a gabled or dormered roof or a turreted or pavilion-styled roof forms. Hip roof forms,
while not present in the designed buildings, can also serve the same purpose at restaurant areas
that are yet to be finalized. The roof pitch for mansard areas is to be approximately 12 inches
vertical for every 5 inches horizontal. Main areas of roof (gables) will have a pitch of 10 inches
vertical for every 12" horizontal. Dormer projections and porch areas are to have a roof pitch of
approximately 4" vertical for every 12" horizontal. Feature areas such as pavilion roofs are to
have a pitch that ranges between approximately 4" and 6" vertical for every 12" horizontal.
Cupolas or other ancillary roof features may also have roof pitches that range from 4" to 12"
vertical for every 12" horizontal.
Mechanical equipment is screened via roof features such as ridges and gables. In particular, the
mansard roof screen at the main building both screens equipment and recalls design motifs used
at the Frontier Center to the northeast and other commercial developments in the area. Trash and
meter areas are screened via wall construction similar to the rest of the buildings. Mechanical
equipment that serves the buildings is typically located on flat roofing systems screened by
mansards or other roof features.
Finding: The design is consistent with the surrounding uses. Once the existing bowling alley is
removed, there will be a segment of the wall that will be left painted block. The applicant
proposed to landscape the planter island to screen it.
Sec 20-1064 Size portion Placement
[] All buildings shall be setback as close as possible to the principal building setback
[] Entrances shall be as close as possible to the abutting streets
[] All components, such as windows, doors, eaves and parapets, shall have good portions that
relate to the facade
[] Entries
o Canopy, portico, overhang or arch over the entrance
o Recesses or projections in the building facade surrounding entrance
o Peaked roof or raised parapet over the door
o Display windows around the entrance
o Architectural detailing such as tile work or ornamental molding
o Permanent planters or window boxes for landscaping
[] Articulation
o No unbroken expanses of greater than 40 feet break into smaller increments (20-
40 feet)
o Facade modulation-stepping back or forward or extending a portion of the facade
o Vertical division into storefronts with separate display windows and entrances
o Division into storefronts with separate display windows and entrances
o Variation in the rooflines by alternation dormers and stepped roofs. Gables or
other roof elements to reinforce the modulation or articulation
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o Provide a light fixture, trellis, tree or other landscape feature
tn Ground level of a multi story must be visually distinct from the upper stories through the use
of:
O
O
O
O
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A intermediate cornice line
A sign band
Awning arcade or portico
Change in building material, texture or detailing
A change in window treatment
Finding: Meets these standards.
Sec 20-1065 Material and detail
[] High quality materials, accent material may occupy up to 15 percent of the buildings facade,
acceptable materials include:
· Brick
Stone
· Glass
· Textured Masonry Units
· Wood, consisting of lap siding with an exposure not greater than 7 inches or wood
shakes, surfaces must be painted
· Stucco
· Tilt-up concrete panel the a grid or brick like in appearance
Exterior Walls: Exterior walls on most of the buildings are either cultured stone or prefinished,
vertically oriented, fiber-cement board or a combination of the two. Some walls at key areas such
as entries or building ends are shown as having cultured stone up to the bottom of the lintel line;
however, further design development may result in stone reaching only to the aforementioned
building base with the fiber-cement board system above. The color of these walls will be a soft
grey, tan or beige. The exterior walls of the Cinema are architectural finish pre-cast concrete with
cast reveals and faux stone joints with graffiti resistant sealer or paint for the lower section of the
walls and stucco finished exterior insulation system with cast faux joints and projecting vertical
battens. Again, the exterior walls of the Cinema are to be of the same color palette as the rest of
the development. Gable ends of roofs are marked by pro-finished ornamental louvers or
diagonally patterned, pro-finished fiber-cement board and batten ornamental patterns. The gable
ends will be of the same color or slightly lighter than the walls. The Cinema may use pre-formed
or cast ornamental panels in the wall panels of the main entry area.
Exterior Building Bases: Cultured stone base (adhesive applied). Minimum of 16" high around
perimeters of each building except for the Cinema (see below). There is a possibility of corner
conditions having an ashlar laid or dressed stone appearance. The cultured stone is to have a tan,
light gray and/or brownish beige color. Screen walls for outdoor seating areas at restaurants are
to be of the same cultured stone material with a cast or pre-cast stone top. If more transparency is
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required at the outdoor seating areas by tenants of the restaurants, then painted, ornamental metal
guardrails may be considered. The Cinema is concerned about issues of durability and graffiti
resistance at the lower areas of the building. They are also concerned that the cultured stone at
the base provides the wrong image for the cinema. The base of the Cinema is to be architectural
finish pre-cast concrete panels with cast joints to resemble large, ashlar laid stone masonry (such
as Mankato or limestone) and to be of similar color as the cultured stone. As such, the base for
the cinema is done in a color similar to the cultured stone but using a "grand order" of ashlar
stone appearing panels. The design intent is to have the larger scale of the Cinema visually tied to
the development by providing more monumentally scaled materials that are of the same color and
apparent texture of the rest of the development.
Finding: Meets these standards.
Sec 20-1066 Color
[] Harmonious, muted colors with low reflectance.
[] Brilliant colors and sharply contrasting colors can be used for accent purposes only and may
not occupy more than 10 percent of a facade.
Finding: Meets these standards.
Sec 20-1067 Height and Roof Design
[] Height is limited to 3 stories or 40 feet in the Overlay District otherwise they must be
consistent with the underlying district. Maximum height exclude antenna but does include
architectural features (parapet walls).
[] Pitched roofs shall have a minimum roof pitch of 1 foot of rise to every 4 feet of run. Each
building shall have more than one pitched element.
[] Average parapet height shall not exceed 15 percent of the height of the supporting and
maximum height at any point shall not exceed 1/3 of the support wall.
[] Mechanical equipment screened. No wooded fences on the roof.
Exposed Roofing: Asphalt shingles are to be used on all visible roof features except at the
Cinema and on monument and pylon signs where Bermuda-style, pro-finished metal roofing
is to be used. A light grey to blue-grey is anticipated for the metal roofing while the asphalt
shingles are proposed to be soft grey, tan or beige. Pro-finished metal roof flashing for the
asphalt shingle roofs will be complimentary in color.
Finding: Meets these standards.
Sec 20-1068 Facade transparency
[] 50 percent of the first floor elevation that is viewed by the public shall include transparent
windows and/or doors. All other areas shall include landscaping material and architectural
detailing and articulation.
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The windows and exterior doors are to be pre-finished metal or vinyl clad wood or anodized
aluminum frames with clear, low 'e' insulating glass. The restaurants may chose to have more
ornate wood and/or aluminum doors and this is perfectly in keeping with the modular pattern of
the exteriors of the buildings.
Sec 20-1069 Site Furnishing
[] Community features may include: landscaping, lighting, benches, tables
Finding: Staff recommends bike racks and benches be added.
Sec 20-1070 Loading areas, refuse area, etc.
[] Screening of service yards, refuse and waster removal, other unsightly areas and truck
parking/loading areas.
Finding: Meets these standards.
Sec 20-1070 Landscaping
[] Preserve and enhance natural features (mature trees, wetlands, etc.)
[] Grades conform to Americans with Disabilities Act
[] Emphasize massing rather than isolated or scattered placement.
[] Unity of design with repetition of certain species or materials.
[] Materials selected for texture and color, size, etc
[] Appropriate for location, i.e. traffic
[] In areas where plants won't prosper, rock gardens, raised planters, fence or walls may
be used.
Finding: The majority of the landscaping is along the perimeter and parking islands.
Sec 20-1073 Lot Frontage and Parking location
1. Highway 5
[] Abutting Highway 5, the Highway is the front setback
[] Also abuts the frontage road (double frontages)
[] One row of parking shall be allowed in the front setback-screened
2. All other Commercial, Industrial or Office-Institutional Districts [] Parking distributed around large buildings
[] No more than 50 percent of the parking shall be between the front
facade and the principals guiding the primary street
Finding: Meets this standard.
LANDSCAPING
The applicant narrative states "the road and parking system are well defined with landscaped
islands and pedestrian walks around the buildings. The existing landscape will be modified to
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accommodate the new pattern while maintaining good visibility to the retail facades and cinema
marquis. The bank drive through facility will be screened with landscaping along Market
Boulevard. The exposed east face of the Chanhassen Cinema will receive special landscape
treatment, including decorative arbors and vines, integrated with new cinema exits and signage.
The area along the railroad tracks will be cleaned up and integrated more carefully into the
setting. Site lighting will be relocated to accommodate the adjusted parking lots and new light
fixtures will be installed in the proposed eastern parking lot."
Minimum requirements for landscaping include 18,290 sq. ft. of landscaped area around the
parking lot, 73 trees for the parking lot, and boulevard trees along Market Boulevard.
Applicant's proposed landscaping as compared to the requirements for landscape area and
parking lot trees is shown in the following table.
Vehicular use landscape area
Trees/parking lot
Market Boulevard trees
(1 per 30 feet)
Required
18,290 sq. ft.
73 overstory
7 overstory
Proposed
approx. 9,150 sq. ft.
73 overstory
7 overstory
Applicant meets minimum requirement for landscaping quantities. City ordinance requires a
landscape island or peninsula for every 6,000 sq. ft. of vehicular use area. The applicant is short
2 islands in the parking areas that contain 16 spaces and 23 spaces that are directly south of the
theater and new building. The proposed islands appear to be less than 10 feet in width and
therefore will require aeration tubes; however, a better solution would be to widen the island to
allow for better growth. Staff recommends that the applicant reconfigure landscape islands to
increase planting space.
As noted in the plant schedule on the landscape plan dated August 15, 2003 there will be a
choice of tree selected as a unifying species along the "main street". In the selection of species
given, only the honeylocust and red maple meeting the minimum requirements for parking lot
landscaping.
LIGHTING
Lighting locations for the parking lot have been illustrated on the plans. They are located in the
planter islands. The cinema proposed a significant amount of lighting. The cinema was granted
approval for an electric sign with chaser lights, which will be continued with the addition. Up-
cast lights are proposed on the two elevations of the new roof. While this may provide an
interesting marker for the cinema/entertainment center, the ordinance does not permit unshielded
up-lighting. If the Planning Commission wants to approve them, they could be noted in the
variance sections.
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SIGNAGE
Monument, Pylon and Awning Signs: An approximately 21' to 24' high pylon sign is to be
placed in the southwest comer of the site. It is proposed to be a two-sided sign. It is designed to
incorporate motifs from the main building and the Cinema. The sign is designed to have a
cultured stone base and stucco finished metal columns that are of similar proportion to the
pilasters used to separate the window-wall system on the first floor of the main building. The top
is a combination of the ornamental gable ends found on the main building and the neon canopy
band of the Cinema. The sign is proposed to have "Market Street Station" in the gable area of the
sign. Immediately below the gable is a row of neon tubes similar to those on the canopy of the
cinema and directly below this are chaser lights that rim the soffit area of the neon strip area that,
again, mimics the cinema canopies. The main, rectangular sign (saying, "Chanhassen Cinema")
below the gable motif will be an individually lit (via neon) channel lettering-style and chaser
lights are placed along the entire perimeter of the sign. Below the "Chanhassen Cinema" sign and
between the columns is an LED reader board with red LED's. It is assumed that a channel
lettering sign is to be provided below the LED reader board to accommodate the needs of the
Southwest Metro Park and Ride. The sign may have an ornamental weather vane of a profile of
an old-fashioned cameraperson with their camera.
Monument signs are to have the same cultured stone base and sides of pro-finished cement board
as the main building. The roofs of these signs are proposed to be Bermuda-style, pro-finished
metal roofs to coordinate with the pylon sign and Cinema. It is presumed that the metal roofs will
both last longer and look better than asphalt shingles at these locations. The signs will be
individually lit channel lettering signs. Monument signs for the bank (of which there are two)
will include signage and directional arrows for the drive-up ATM machine. A monument sign is
also proposed at the east end of the axis of the entry road off of Market Street to direct patrons to
the Cinema. There may be one to three additional monument signs based on future tenants such
as the pad restaurant.
Awnings and awning signs are to be used. They are, typically, considered to be made of an
opaque, canvas-type material for the roof and sides and a translucent, printed fabric for the front
face that serves as the sign for the business and can be backlit at night. The awnings can have
either be a shed, pitched or arched profile in elevation."
Signs are proposed on all building facades, as noted in the architectural plans. The site will have
one pylon sign, south of Pauly Drive, setback approximately 10' along Market Boulevard. The
pylon sign is primarily for cinema use but will also contain a reader board and signage for the
Southwest Metro Park and Ride. This pylon sign requires a variance because pylon signs are
permitted only on highway frontage. Because the site is the "entertainment center," the cinema
does not have frontage and the only city park and ride is now located to the interior. Staff
supports the pylon sign 20 ft. high, but it is too close to Market Street. The top billing on the
sign is the Cinema. Staff would like to work with the applicant to ensure Southwest Metro
Transit is clearly identified as well as the identification of the center (Market Street Station).
Directional signs for the drive through bank will be located on the circulation island and adjacent
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to the bank building. Two bank signs are proposed to be ground monument signs. Staff is
recommending only one monument sign be permitted per ordinance. Directional signs and a wall
sign are permitted. Wall signs should be consistent with city ordinance with channel letters and
backlighting. Monument signs are designed to fit the architecture of the buildings. These signs
are located facing diagonally to Market Street at the two site entrances. The restaurants will also
have monument signs similar to the bank monument.
SITE PLAN FINDINGS
In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance
with the following:
(1)
Consistency with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides,
including the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may
be adopted;
(2) Consistency with this division;
(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 for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
ao
An internal sense of order for the buildings and uses on the site and
provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general
community;
b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
C°
Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of
the design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and
neighboring structures and uses; and
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.
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(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, the design standards,
and the site plan review requirements with the exception of the hard surface coverage and
the parking deficiency. The applicant is applying for a variance and staff is
recommending approval of the variances. The site design is compatible with the
surrounding developments. It is functional and harmonious with the approved
development for this area. Staff regards the project as a reasonable use of the land.
Based upon the foregoing, staff is recommending approval of the site plan, with
variances, with conditions outlined in the staff report.
VARIANCE
ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting relief from the fenestration requirement on the Cinema. The building is
a reuse of an industrial building and currently doe not meet window opening requirements. The
proposed addition and new front entrance enhances the look of the building. The entrance has a
significant amount of windows. In addition the new restaurant will further enhance the look of the
Cinema.
The applicant is also requesting a pylon sigh 20 feet in height along Market Boulevard. It is
important because the only park and ride is in the interior of this site that is being identified. The
cinema is also one of the largest attractions in the development. Staff supports the variance but
wants to work with the applicant to ensure visibility for all users on the sign.
FINDINGS
The Planning Commission shall not grant a variance unless they find the following facts:
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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 where pre-
existing standards exist. Variances that blend with these pre-existing standards without
departing downward from them, meet this criteria.
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Finding: The variance for the Cinema is based on a preexisting condition. The new
entrance will have numerous windows.
bo
The conditions upon which a petition for a variance is based are not applicable, generally, to
other property within the same zoning classification.
Finding: This is the only cinema in the city.
C°
The purpose of the variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or income
potential of the parcel of land.
Finding: The use of the building is a theater which necessitates less light. Those areas that
can allow light in such as the entrance do have windows.
d. The alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self created hardship.
Finding: It is based on the reuse of a building.
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.
Finding: The building is currently being used this way. The other improvements will add
to the value.
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 increase the danger
of fire or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values
within the neighborhood.
Finding: The improvements should improve property values and not cause congestion or
impair air or light.
Staff is recommending approval of the fenestration variance based upon the findings listed above.
Sign Variance Criteria
The City Council may grant a variance from the sign ordinance where by reason of topography or
other conditions strict compliance with the requirements would cause a hardship.
Finding: While the site is visible from Market Boulevard the Cinema has no street presence. In
addition the park will be moving to the interior of the site and will also not be visible from Market
Blvd.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of Market Street Station, LLP, for Site Plan
Review 03-9 with a variance for fenestration on the Cinema and the pylon sign, Conditional Use
Permit 2003-5, for more than one building on a lot and Rezoning 03-03 from General Business to
Central Business District as shown on plans dated August 15, 2003 and September 2003 based
on the findings of the staff report, and subject to the following conditions:
1. Submit storm sewer and drainage calculations for staff review before site plan approval.
2. Prior to final plat approval, a professional civil engineer registered in the State of Minnesota
must sign all plans.
Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges along with the Metropolitan Council's SAC fee
will be due on all of the lots at the time of building permits issuance. All of these charges are
based on the number of SAC units assigned by the Metropolitan Council. The current 2003
sanitary hookup charge is $1,440/unit, the water hookup charge is $1,876/unit, and the SAC
fee is $1,275/unit.
On the grading plan:
i) Add silt fence type II around the construction limits.
ii) Show rock construction entrance.
iii) Show a bench mark (mean sea level datum.)
iv) Show all existing and proposed easements.
v) Show existing and proposed property lines.
vi) On the utility plan:
a. Show the location of proposed water and sanitary services.
b. Show the existing sanitary and water-main in profile view within the
construction area
5. Add the latest version of City of Chanhassen detail plates # 1002, 1004, 1006, 2101, 3101,
3102, 5201, 5203, 5206, 5207, 5214, 5215, 5216, 5300 and 5301.
6. Submit private easement for the shared storm sewer before building permit issuance.
7. Seed and mulch or sod the site within two weeks of grading. Submit haul route for City
approval prior to any hauling.
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8. Installation of the private utilities for the site will require permits and inspections through the
City's Building Department.
9. Construct public utility improvements in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard
Specifications and Detail Plates.
10. Submit detailed construction plans and specifications for the public utility improvements and
approved before final platting.
11. The applicant shall enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary
financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of
the improvements and the conditions of final plat approval in the amount of 110% of the
public improvement cost estimate.
12. Before building permit issuance, permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies must be
obtained, including but not limited to the MPCA, Department of Health, Watershed District,
MnDOT, etc.
13. Concrete driveway apron, per City detail plate #5207, is required at all the access points to
the site.
14. Dedicate on the plat a 35 foot wide drainage utility easement over the public utility lines
located in the main drive aisle.
15. The applicant may choose from the plant schedule on the landscape plan dated august 15,
2003 only honey locust or red maple as the unifying tree along "main street." Staff
recommends that the applicant choose honey locust as its unifying tree species.
16. The applicant shall increase landscape island width to a minimum of 10 feet or install
aeration tubing.
17. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted for city approval.
18. Any existing tree shown on the plans will be required to be replaced if it dies.
19. Street Furniture including benches, planter and bike racks shall be added through out the
development.
20. Removal of any up lighting on any building.
21. Removal of one of the monument signs for the bank building along Market Boulevard.
22. The buildings are required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
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23. The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
24. A demolition permit must be obtained before beginning demolition of any existing structures.
25. Provide an engineered utility plan for review.
26. The location of property lines, existing and new, will have an impact on the code
requirements for the proposed buildings. The plans as submitted do not have the information
necessary to determine code requirements. Provide a preliminary site plan indicating the
proposed property line configuration so code ramifications can be determined.
27. The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss property line issues as well as plan review and permit procedures.
28. Provide and construct waiting areas adjacent to the Frontier Building for drop off and pick up
as shown on plans dated October 1, 2003.
29. Provide and construction waiting areas adjacent to the Frontier Building for drop off and pick
up as shown on the plans dated October 1, 2003.
30. No parking signage shall be added to the south face or the south side of the Frontier
building and the east side of the Cinema building.
31. Drop off signage shall be added as well as striping to the drop off area adjacent to the
Frontier building.
32. Applicant will consider a combination of trellis vines and murals/mosaic on the exposed
cinder block wall west of the cinema.
33. Remove all abandoned utilities on the site.
ATTACHMENTS
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Application.
Public hearing notice and property owners list.
Letter from Center Point Energy dated August 25, 2003.
Memo from Steven Torell dated August 26, 2003.
Memo from Mak Sweidan dated September 9, 2003.
Plans dated August 15, 2003 and September 2003.
Revised plans dated October 1, 2003.
08/15/2003
11:31 FAX
6123375601
DAGHLGR SHARDL0f¥ & UBAN
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
(952) 227-1100
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
APPLICANT: 'Mar][e.~ Street S tatio.n ,. LLP OWNER: bEarke% .Street
ADDRE~:c/o ~raus Anderson Realty Corp.
4210 W. Old 5hakoDee Road Same
Bloomington, MN 55437
TELEPHONE (Day time)· 9 5 2 - 9 ~8 - 9 4 0 2 TELEPHONE: .
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__ L;omprenen.$1ve i-'lan Amenamenl:
__ Temporary Sale~ Permit
Conditional Use Permit x. Vacation ct ROW/Easements
Interim Use Permit __ VariAnce
$200
__ Non-conforming Use Permit
Wetland Alteration Permit
x Planned Unft Development* .~ 7 5 0 ~ Zoning Appeal
__ Rezoning Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
Sign Pla~ Review x Notification Sign $1 ? 5
x Site Plan Review' $1 5 0 X
__ Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost*'*
($50 CUP/SPFVVACNA~AP~etes
Subdivision* TOTAL FEE $ $16 7 5
A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
applicatimn.
*Twenty-slx furl size folded copies ct the plans must be submitted, including an 8~/z" X 11" reduced copy
for each plan sheet.
** Escrow will .be required for other applications through the development contract
NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be cb.a,r, qed for each ao~lication.
P~t-lt r. brand fax transmittal memo 7671 I # of pa~.~ ~
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08/1§/2003 11:31 FAY 6123375601
DAGHLGR SHARDLO~ & b'BAN
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PROJECT NAME Market
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION s e e
Street Station
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attacked
TOTALACREAGE 11.4 +/- acres
PRESENT ZONING Central Busine,s District
and General Business District
REQUESTED ZONING PUD
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION
Commercial
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST Redevelopment of bowling alley property
~ank, retail', office_., . restaurants , cinema and park and ride.
to ac oommo~ate
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions, Before filing this applicatfon, you should confer with the P~annin9
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A wdtten
notice of application deficiencies shall be ma,ed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that i am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to'this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the'party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either
if' t~ ~f mfl~. Ah nt
app[mat~on. ' '
I will keep myself infon~ed 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 prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I haYe submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
pment
Signature of Applicar~ // ....
Signature of Fee Owner
The city hereby notifies the appl, iceJ?t ~at development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public headn_q
re~ew shall ~ completed wi~in 120 da~ units ad~ional m~ew
Date
The appli~nt should cona~ staff for a copy of ~e s~ff mpod which will be avai~ble on Fdday prior ~ ~e m~ting.
.If not conta~, a ~py of ~e repo~ Will ~ ~iled to the appll~nt'~
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7700 MARKET BLVD.
PROPOSAL:
Market Street Station
APPLICANT: Market Street Station, LLP
LOCATION: Market Blvd.
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant,
Market Street Station, LLP, is requesting rezoning from BG, General Business to CBD, Central
Business District; replat of lots; conditional use permit for more than one building on a lot; site
plan review with variances of approximately 60,000 sq. ft. including cinema expansion, retail
and offices, and vacation of drainage and utility easements.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the applicant'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 applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses the 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 Kate at 227-1139 or e-mail kaanenson @ci.chanhassen.mn.us. 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 September 4, 2003.
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Legal Description
Outlots B; C and D, Frontier Cinema Addition, Carver County, Minnesota;
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The West 90.00 feet of the South 13.50 feet and the East 60.61 feet of the West 150.61 feet
of the South 3.5 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Bloomberg 2nd Addition, Carver County, Minnesota.
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CenterPoint.
Energy
Minnegasco
Kathryn R. Aanenson
Community Development Director
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN. 55317
RE: Market Street Station
Dear Ms. Aanenson:
700 West Linden Avenue
PO Box 1165
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1165
August 25, 2003
RECEIVED
AUG 2 ? 2oo3
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
With reference to the proposed development of Market Street Station, CenterPoint
Energy Minnegasco does have existing gas mains currently within the project area.
These natural gas mains are within easements exclusive only to CenterPoint Energy
Minnegasco. They are recorded as documents 117821, 217929, & 217930, Carver
County, Minnesota. In reviewing the plans sent to Cherie Monson, only document
number 217929 is referenced and only a very small portion of that easement.
CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco will modify these easements upon receipt of full
reimbursement for the relocation of the natural gas facilities, together with new legal
descriptions provided by your registered land surveyor for same. Forward all
easement :information and requests to me at the address below. Rick Pilon, Senior
Administration Engineer"Will coordinate the actual relocation of the gas facilities.
As to the vacation of utility easements the plans sent make no specific reference to
what is to be vacated and I cannot as this time respond until you forward the vacation
notice.
Respectfully,
CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO
Right-of-Way Administrator
P.O. Box 1165
Mpls., MN. 55440-1165
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Rick Pilon, Senior Administration Engineer
Cherie Monson, Sales Consultant
TO:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
Steven Torell, Building Official
August 26, 2003 - ~ ~~'~'~ ~'
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Site Plan review for Market Street Station
Planning Case: 2003-3 Rezone, 2003-9 Site Plan and 2003-3 Vacation
I have reviewed the plans for the above project received by the Planning Department
on August 15, 2003. Following are my comments, which should be included as~
conditions of approval.
1. The buildings are required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
2. The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in
the State of Minnesota.
3. A demolition permit must be obtained before beginning demolition of any
existing structures.
4. Provide an engineered utility plan for review.
5. The location of property lines, existing and new, will have an impact on the
code requirements for the proposed buildings. The plans as submitted do
not have the information necessary to determine code requirements. Provide
a preliminary site plan indicating the proposed property line configuration so
code ramifications can be determined.
6. The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections
Division as soon as possible to discuss property line issues as well as plan
review and permit procedures.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Kathryn Aanenson, Community Development Director
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
Mak Sweidan, Engineer
Sep. 30, 2003
Site plan review of Market Street Station, LUR / 03-17
Upon review of the plans dated Sep. 2, 2003, prepared by Dahlgren shardlow and
Uban, I offer the following revised comments and recommendations:
GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL
Minimal grading for the site is being proposed with three new buildings
replacing the existing bowling alley and reconfiguration of parking around the
new buildings. Existing topography and work limits need to be shown on the
plans.
Drainage will be routed to both existing and proposed storm structures
connected to an existing storm sewer line along the bowling alley access on
the south side of the buildings. The applicant needs to submit proposed storm
sewer sizing and drainage calculations showing that the storm sewer will
accommodate the runoff.
An emergency overflows needs to be added in the parking lot to ensure that
storm-water will drain out of the parking lot and not into the buildings. The
emergency overflow elevations must be a minimum of one foot 0.8-foot lower
than the proposed building elevations.
Erosion control measures and site restoration shall be developed in accordance
with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook (BMPH). Staff
recommends that the City's Type II erosion control fence be used around
construction areas. Add a rock construction entrance.
UTILITIES
The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing sanitary sewer and water-
main to accommodate the placement of buildings. The applicant must dedicate
a 35 wide public drainage and utility easement for the new utility lines and
show it on the plans.
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes quality schools a charming downtown thriving businesses winding trails and beautg ~1 parks A great place to ~;,e *oP< and pla},
Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges along with the Met Council's SAC
fee will be due on all of the lots at the time of building permits issuance. All
of these charges are based on the number of SAC units assigned by the Met
Council. The current 2003 sanitary hookup charges is $1,440/unit, the water
hookup charge is $1,876/unit and the SAC fee is $1,275/unit. All lateral
connection charges will be waived since the applicant is installing the lateral
utility lines.
Public utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with
the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed
construction plans and specifications will be required at the time of final
platting. The applicant will also be required to enter into a development
contract with the City and supply the necessary financial security in the
amount of 110% of the estimated project cost in the form of a letter of credit
or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and the
conditions of final plat approval. Permits from the appropriate regulatory
agencies must be obtained, including but not limited to the MPCA,
Department of Health, Watershed District, MnDOT, etc.
STREETS & DRIVE AISLES
The shared drive aisle through the site is a private street. As such, the road
must be a minimum of 26 feet wide, built to a 9 ton design, and enclosed
within a 40 foot wide private easement. The applicant must supply inspection
reports certifying that the private street is built to a 9 ton design. All drive
aisles adjacent to parking must be a minimum of 26 feet in width.
The applicant is proposing to use two existing full accesses onto Market
Boulevard along the west side of the parcel. One additional access is proposed
along the south side of the site onto Pauly Drive. All drive aisles adjacent to
parking must be 26-feet in width except the drive aisle along the north
side of the proposed restaurant building which can be 24-feet.
SITE PLAN RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Show the driveway dimension on the site plan to read 26 feet in width and
the access comer radius read 30 feet.
2. Submit storm sewer and drainage calculations for staff review before site
plan approval.
3. Prior to final plat approval, a professional civil engineer registered in the
State of Minnesota must sign all plans.
4. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges along with the Met Council's SAC
fee will be due on all of the lots at the time of building permits issuance. All
of these charges are based on the number of SAC units assigned by the Met
Council. The current 2003 sanitary hookup charges is $1,440/unit, the water
hookup charge is $1,876/unit and the SAC fee is $1,275/unit.
On the grading plan:
a. Add a cto~tn sewer cehedulo,
b. Add silt fence type II around the construction limits.
c. Show rock construction entrance.
d. Show existing centaur lin:c,.
e. Show a bench mark (mean sea level datum.)
f. £how all existing and proposed
g. Show existing and proposed prope~y lines.
h. Show thc ~nstruetion limits for phase I.
i. 8hzw all existing utilities, buildings and sir:st lights within thc site.
j. Show th: prop~ storm sewer pipe type, si~, s]~F:, ctas~ and
manhole ri~invcrt clcvaticns on
k. S~ow thc existing and prop~ storm sewer tim:· direction,
On the utility plan:
a. Show all existing and proposed utility casements.
b. Show the location of proposed water and sanitary services.
c. Show the existing sanitary and water-main in profile view within the
construction area.
d. All of the public ~tetqnain will be PVC C 900 pip~
e, All public mnitary se~r pipe type will be PVC, $DR38,
7. Add the latest version of City of Chanhassen detail plates # 1002, 1004,
1006, 2101, 3101, 3102, 5201, 5203, 5206, 5207, 5214, 5215, 5216, 5300
and 5301.
8. Submit private easement for the shared storm sewer before building permit
issuance.
9. Seed and mulch or sod the site within two weeks of grading. Submit haul
route for City approval prior to any hauling.
10. Installation of the private utilities for the site will require permits and
inspections through the City's Building Department.
11. Construct public utility improvements in accordance with the City's latest
edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates.
12. Submit detailed construction plans and specifications for the public utility
improvements and approved before final platting.
13. The applicant shall enter into a development contract with the City and
supply the necessary financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash
escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and the conditions of
final plat approval in the amount of 110% of the public improvement cost
estimate.
14. Before building permit issuance, permits from the appropriate regulatory
agencies must be obtained, including but not limited to the MPCA,
Department of Health, Watershed District, MnDOT, etc.
15. The main drive aisle must be a minimum of 26 feet wide, built to a 9 ton
design, and enclosed within a 40 foot wide private easement. Private drive.
16. Concrete driveway apron, per City detail plate #5207, is required at all the
access points to the site.
17. Dedicate on the plat a 35 foot wide drainage utility easement over the public
utility lines located in the main drive aisle.
18. Add emergency o~efflowc a minimum of one foot 6.8 foot lowe~ than
adjacent Imilding elevations in the parking !at.
19. Submit inspection reports certifying that the private street is built to a 9 ton
design prior to certificate of occupancy. Parking lot.
c: Matt Saam, Acting City Engineer/Public Works Dir.
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Excerot from the Planning Commission Minutes, October 7, 2003
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM BG, GENERAL BUSINESS TO CBD,
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; REPLAT OF LOTS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
MORE THAN ONE BUILDING ON A LOT; SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH VARIANCES OF
APPROXIMATELY 60,000 SQ. FT. INCLUDING CINEMA EXPANSION, RETAIL AND
OFFICES AND VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS, MARKET STREET
STATION, LLP.
Public Present:
Name
J. Schmieg
Glenn Baird
Gary Nystedt
Dan Engelsma
John Uban
Clayton Johnson
Mike Korsh
Jim Lasher
Len Simich
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on
Address
Chanhassen
Chan Cinema
MSS, LLC
Kraus-Anderson
DSU, Inc.
Bloomberg Company
Kraus-Anderson
LSA Design
SW Metro Transit
this item.
Sacchet: Thanks Kate. Questions from staff. Want to start this side?
Lillehaug: How about if I go last.
Sacchet: Yeah, you weren't here last time so it's probably not fair for you to start. Bethany, you want to
start?
Tjornhom: You know I approved it last time so I don't have any questions.
Sacchet: That's good.
Feik: Sure, I've got a few.
Sacchet: Bruce, go ahead.
Feik: First off, tonight we were presented with a new memo from Mak. Do the conditions as stated in the
staff report reflect the new memo?
Sweidan: Yes.
Feik: Thank you. Kate. We talked about additional two more islands on the, just south of the bank area.
Has there been discussion with the applicant on that?
Aanenson: The landscape islands?
Feik: Yes. The two islands that need to be added on the south elevation.
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Aanenson: Right. The applicant is still requesting that those not be placed. One of the things that we did
discuss is enhancing this. I think we talked about that at the Planning Commission last time that we
would help and work with the railroad too, and enhance the look of this. It's in the road right-of-way but
that's where they would like to see that.
Feik: So you're seeing it as a trade off?
Aanenson: Correct, yeah.
Feik: And then the lighting. Help me out again where in our list of recommendations and conditions we
deal with the up lighting on the turret or whatever you call it?
Sacchet: Is there only 29? Is it 29 that deals with lights?
Feik: We just call it the accent lights?
Sacchet: There's no specific about up lights because that's in the ordinance or?
Aanenson: Right, and actually... There's a lot of lighting on, there's lighting on the chasers which we
agree they're in place right now but there's lighting underneath here and here and then there's this up
lighting and we thought maybe some of this, some of the downcast lighting may be appropriate, down
shielded, but the additional of this is what we were talking about.
Feik: So if we wanted to address that tonight we will need to enhance this.
Aanenson: Clarify and make it more specific, correct.
Feik: This recommendation number 29. And, I know you know I had a concern regarding the buses.
You are comfortable, as comfortable as we reasonably can be that the solution set that's found is.
Aanenson: Right. Again, you know I think the alternative is when we looked at that, that cut through
here. You're kind of again putting that kind of peak turn movement right here where's also a lot of
activity coming in and out of the theater on what may be some peak times, and then you're also
introducing backing of traffic into a travel lane two ways. So ! think this was a good solution where
you've got that pick-up area. If you're off the trail, and good sight lines to look out before you pull out so
we think that's a good solution. Again, we're hoping that this advances sooner and we're hopeful of that.
That was a question of what's temporary. That was your other question. And hoping that it's shorter
from the outside.
Feik: And then there would be additional posting of signage on that sidewalk in front of the, what do we
call it, the Frontier building?
Aanenson: Correct, and that was one of the conditions too that it be posted and marked so people
understand that that's a circulation route.
Feik: Okay, thank you.
Sacchet: Okay Bruce. Kurt, any questions?
Papke: I'm not sure if my question was just answered or not but the signage for the retail drop off area, is
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there a sign there that specifically says this is a drop off area or is it?
Aanenson: There is a condition talking about signage. That it be clearly marked and I think that would
be appropriate, that that be signed for who should be using that. And I think the applicant would be
agreeable to that. And that is a condition but if we want to clarify that condition, I don't see which one it
is right now but we did talk about that. And the other thing that we wanted to cue people here is
somewhat like we talked about before. How we stripe it so people know that if you want to be sitting in
this area, this would be a travel lane so people...
Papke: You know 10 minute drop off area or something like that.
Aanenson: Right, and this would be the drop off area.
Papke: Okay. That's all I have, thank you.
Sacchet: Okay. Rich.
Slagle: Just a few things. Kate, getting to the bus question. It was, it's good to hear that there weren't as
many maybe buses as once thought or feared. Can you tell me, is it correct that the buses, when we get
into Phase II will still, the plan is to go north through the buildings or between the buildings to West 78th?
And then in Phase III, is it true that the buses will go where the existing building is?
Aanenson: Correct.
Slagle: Will that be demolished?
Aanenson: Well this is what we're hoping.
John Uban: This Southwest Metro plan and they won't use the traffic control.
Aanenson: So it's actually over from that existing building. This would be, this is the current, what
we're showing today. This would be the new park and ride.
Slagle: So how would the buses get to the new park and ride?
Aanenson: You still have to come up and around.
Feik: It comes in off the east.
John Uban: Just to clarify. All the buses will now come offof 101, and they come in, in this drawing and
circulate around or through the parking ramp, and so all the bus activity is then in and out this way. So
we don't really need this connection in that fashion.
Slagle: Okay.
Aanenson: But your question, first question was, this is Phase II.
Slagle: Yeah.
Aanenson: Correct. That would come off and make that movement, and that gets everybody cuing back
over towards the 101, then ultimately it's just to the site.
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Slagle: And then Phase III, if I'm not mistaken or the Southwest Metro facility has been, monies have
been requested.
Aanenson: Correct.
Slagle: Nothing's for sure.
Aanenson: Correct.
Slagle: Okay. Talked a little bit about the north side of the railroad property. My question specifically
is, is what game plan do we have because, are you suggesting that all of the land is the railroad's or some
this applicant's, or will be this applicant's?
Aanenson: No. It's the railroad's right-of-way but if we can get an easement from the railroad right-of-
way to enhance the landscaping, and that's what we, as a city would work with them to do. Enhance the,
it's better visibility for them and for the city to make it a pleasant view instead of the weeds and the like.
Slagle: And that's our intent?
Aanenson: Correct.
Slagle: Okay. What was decided on the circle on the southwest comer where the signage will go. There
was talk I think of parking. Is that still the plan?
Aanenson: Correct. I think their long term plan is if the street gets vacated, making the shape a little bit
different for parking or a different use, depending if they can make it work. But in the short run, to get
this up and running, this provides the parking that they need but long term, that would probably be
reshaped.
Slagle: Okay. Next question is, if you take a look at what I'll call the majority of the parking for the
cinema, athletic facility and so forth. Is it your opinion that there is no need for pedestrian walkways
between the parking spots?
Aanenson: Well that's how it's functioning now and actually the number of seats is not going to go up so
I think again some of that, what we talked about like similar to what we have in some of the grocery
stores. We have striping, kind of a caution. That was the intent of that condition. To put those kind of
visual striping to remind people that them are pedestrians in the walkway.
Slagle: Okay. Let me just see here in my little notes. I think the last thing I've been thinking about
where I can come up with in the city that we have a traffic path for a drive thru, like the one that we
would have here. And I can't.
Aanenson: Chan Bank across the street possibly.
Slagle: The only thing I was thinking is when you go through the Chan Bank you basically exit onto by
the old gas station, you know whatever that is. That little strip mall. I mean I'm talking maybe it's 7,500
feet and you're on a road. Here we go through the drive thru. We come around the corner. Go through
what could be 50 parking spots and then curve around. I know the applicant asked or had mentioned that
they were thinking of just being able to come on Pauly Drive quicker. Are we just against that?
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Aanenson: Well at this point, it's still a public street I think. If we were to look at that, there's some
make sure we don't have too many turn movements bunched in here with the rest of the circulation. I
think that's something that we'd certainly look at. See how it's functioning. I don't know if Matt wants
to comment on.
Slagle: Have any thoughts on that Matt?
Saam: Yeah, just looking at it now. Let me come up there.
Slagle: I mean because this is the snake if you will that I come up with. But if someone wants to deposit
or take their money.
Saam: I guess the only place that to me would look reasonable would be somewhere in here. But then our
spacing isn't the greatest between those two intersections so I think if you're down in here you're getting
too close to this intersection. I guess ! wouldn't have recommended this one but, so those would be my
concerns Rich. They really have to I think redesign it to move this one back in here somewhere to do
something.
Aanenson: I'm pretty confident that's part of the easement issue too. To give a little more control and
redesign of that area.
Slagle: Okay. Well I hope that we can work something out there because I just think that's going to be.
Aanenson: Yes, it will be going forward to the City Council...
Slagle: Okay, that's it.
Sacchet: Steve, you want to add some questions?
Lillehaug: Yeah, I want to apologize for not being here previously but I have read the meeting minutes
probably twice and I've really dug into this so I want everyone to know that I'm not just starting from
scratch here when I start with these comments. I do have additional comments. So number one would be
in the report, and Kate touched on this a little bit. You spoke of the parking study that was performed in
the area. But in your report you also speak of a traffic study that was completed back in 1996. This
would be for the subject site. Are they synonymous ! guess, one in the same here? And then let me kind
of preface it with my concerns are with traffic out on Trunk Highway 5 and Market Boulevard. You have
a short left turn lane leaving Market Boulevard, and you likewise have a pretty short left turn coming off
5 north on Market. So I'm not sure if we're adequately addressing traffic external to this site.
Aanenson: There were two studies done, and Sharmeen can correct me if I'm wrong, but the first study
looked at the traffic movement, and then there was a second study done that looked at an additional
100,000 square foot building regarding strictly the parking. The first one had just the additional cinema,
which did talk about that there would be some turn movement problems based on that but this is way
underneath the amounts of trips being generated, and that goes back to what my original comment was. If
you looked at how this was functioning before, with the bowling, the other uses at that peak time when
this, back in the early 90's, it functioned. So we didn't anticipate, based on this level of development that
it should be. It should be functional.
Lillehaug: So it is less intensive?
Aanenson: Correct. Or equal to.
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Lillehaug: Or equal to. You say before, you know I've lived here 6 years. I guess I don't know how
long before is, and then I don't know how.
Aanenson: Probably early 90's. Or late 80's, yeah.
Lillehaug: And so what is.
Aanenson: When the bowling and Filly's and all that was fully operational, that whole area because if
you look at the late 90's, except for the cinema coming and redeveloping.
Lillehaug: So then 5 would have been there at that time also?
Aanenson: Yes, yes.
Lillehaug: With the current same configuration.
Aanenson: And Market with those two curb cuts and the hotel and right.
Lillehaug: And it operated at an acceptable level of service then?
Aanenson: Yes. Correct. Yes.
Lillehaug: Okay.
Saam: I'll just add too, if I could Kate, something to that. When we redeveloped the downtown area, the
traffic study looked at the uses that were planned or existing on the sites and like Kate said, this use isn't
intensifying. So they set up those left turn lanes and the traffic flow based on the uses, so if we're not
intensifying the use, I guess we didn't see a problem for that traffic flow.
Lillehaug: What tool do we have after this is fully developed to re-address it if there is a problem? I
guess there probably isn't a took other than.
Aanenson: Well if it's not operational as a safety hazard, I think we certainly have some public safety
issues there, and certainly with Phase II, we'd certainly look at that too. Directional movement with
Phase II.
Lillehaug: Okay. I'm going to hit on walk a little bit on the northwest comer of the parking lot. Up by
that proposed restaurant. If there's a pedestrian that wants to go to the restaurant, or to the theater and
you start out from the northwest, is there a walk cutting through right in. Is that a walk right there?
Aanenson:
Lillehaug:
Aanenson:
Lillehaug:
manenson:
Yes, that's a walk and you have to cross, walk in front of...
But the trees are shown right in the middle of the walkway it looks like.
...there is a front end that shows.
So there is a walk route from that northwest corner? Okay.
But you have to cross but there is a walkway.
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Lillehaug: Alright, good enough. ! have concerns with the driveway. That same area. Yep, and we were
just talking about Pauly Drive, how we didn't want a driveway close to Market Boulevard or we're going
to access off of Pauly Drive, close to Market Boulevard, and likewise I guess I have the same concern
here. If you're entering that driveway up there.
Aanenson: That one? This one?
Lillehaug: Off of Market Boulevard. If you're entering there, you have a decision immediately to either
take a right or go through there. Do we have any concerns that that, where that right turn lane going to
the drive thru is too close to Market Boulevard?
Aanenson: It's pretty close how it's set up now if you go in to go up to the Country Suites. That's the
access, kind of the overflow for the Country Suites. It's pretty close to how it's set up now. What's
different is this building is sitting there but when you come in you can immediately go to the, I think
it's...
Lillehaug: And I'm talking more about the right going to the drive thru.
Aanenson: Immediately getting to the right lane?
Lillehaug: Yeah, and I realize it's exactly where that existing access for the Country Inn and Suites is.
Aanenson: Okay, are you talking about that taking a quick right to get to the bank.
Sweidan: Yeah, I think we can add some like signs to show the entrance of that drive thru.
Lillehaug: I mean once the people learn it, it will be okay but I mean if you look at.
Aanenson: ...additional signs because there will be some directional signs and some cuing that this lane
is taking you to the bank.
Lillehaug: Because if you look across the street for example, going the other way in that driveway, I
mean you can't turn off of the main access there until you get a couple hundred feet beyond. My other
question would be, is alignment of that driveway. That same driveway with the driveway across the
street, across Market Boulevard. If it were shown on these plans you could see that it doesn't line up very
well at all, and I realize this is a redevelopment of an existing site, but does staff feel that this would be an
area where we should better align that driveway?
Aanenson: Across the street where Country Inn and Market is?
Lillehaug: Yeah.
Aanenson: Across the way.
Lillehaug: There's a median also across there and if you look across the driveways don't match up.
They're different widths. One has a median, one doesn't.
Aanenson: Correct. That was a discussion point with the development trying to reduce kind of the
infrastructure redevelopment of all that when the utility easements and all that tie in I think at this point...
Saam: Yeah, I guess it would be recommended that they line up. ! mean we always look for that. I think
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in this case, and maybe the applicant will speak to it, in an effort to reduce their economic impact, I think
they're trying to minimize that type of stuff, and I don't know where negotiations with the city came in on
that.
Aanenson: There's also an opportunity to move the other drive too. One of the things I looked at, what is
now Country Inn and Market came in, they have the ability to add on square footage to that too. When
that came in. Right now it's just green space. But if they were to ever expand, that would be something
that could be looked at on the other side too, to tie those two.
Lillehaug: A little bit on the easements then. If Pauly Drive is vacated, there's an existing what I would
call it a public storm and not a private storm sewer. That's what you indicated we would require an
easement to provide for that.
Aanenson: Correct .... take an easement over the, maybe the same width because you stop to have that to
get to the...
Lillehaug: As well as all the existing sanitary and watermain.
Aanenson: Correct. We'd identify all those in the easement description.
Lillehaug: And then we spoke of it earlier about we, this is not a preliminary plat review, but in the report
it does address a final plat. Could you just hit on that a little bit of what our scope is right now here, and
it does not involve a preliminary or a final plat. And then will we have an opportunity to review a
preliminary plat. I see there's a preliminary plat included in here but I don't see that as a quality
preliminary plat level.
Aanenson: Right. If you read the condition of approval on page 24, that reads correctly because what
we're approving is the site plan and the variances. And a conditional use for more than one building on a
lot. The definition of a subdivision, if you're creating a new lot. What this applicant proposes to do is
combine 3 subdivisions. For clarity purposes, the county likes to see a plat but legally it doesn't meet the
definition of a subdivision because they're assembling lots and, but they are doing oh, plat, you saw that,
just so you can see. And the county wants to see it recorded that way because if they try to close it and
it's kind of cumbersome with three separate lots, but legally it doesn't meet the definition of a
subdivision. So if you read the condition on page 24, how that reads, it doesn't have the word plat in
there. So I apologize if it got stuck in there somewhere else but that motion would be correct.
Lillehaug: Okay. And then just generally, it appears that we don't have really a complete set of site plans
that we've been reviewing, because what I've had here ! got from you last Friday which was an update.
Aanenson: Right.
Lillehaug: But then engineering staff, they have a brand new grading plan that wasn't part of our packet
that we hadn't received. And I'm wondering does the staff have a full packet here?
Aanenson: Yes we do.
Lillehaug: That we can approve tonight.
Aanenson: Yes, and I believe you got, except for the civils.
Lillehaug: Right, and I have been. It was sanitary, storm and watermain.
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Aanenson: Correct. Right, the grading, yes.
Lillehaug: It was still absent a few of the requirements that should have been there.
Aanenson: Right, and those are reflected in the conditions and the one, and that's what engineering went
through and I went through with you tonight. The ones that have been met. There still are some that
haven't been resolved, and again the site plan and the conditional use would still be recorded through the
city. Those would not be executed until all those things are followed through, so those are still some
outstanding issues.
Lillehaug: That would be all I have, thanks Kate.
Sacchet: Thanks Steve. Really quick, just a very few questions. Just to be real clear about it that drop
off area in front of the dance studio, that's for individuals to drop off. This is not for drop off for the bus.
Aanenson: That's correct.
Sacchet: Are we real clear about that?
Aanenson: Right, and I think that was a good question that was asked before. That we clearly cue that.
Mark it. Sign it. Whatever we need to do so it's clear who's the user.
Sacchet: At this point we don't have a condition that says no up lights because we think that's a city
ordinance, that's a given? Is that the thinking?
Aanenson: Did you double check that? I thought I had one in here regarding a reduction of.
Sacchet: It just says removal of a portion of accent lights for the cinema. It's 29.
Aanenson: Which one? 29 did you say? Yeah, that would be it. 29, accent light. Correct.
Sacchet: So it just says a portion of.
Aanenson: Correct. If you want to quantify that.
Sacchet: And then one area that I was kind of interested in last time was that exposed cinder block wall,
basically the west wall of the cinema. You mention in your comments that this would be possibly
mitigated with some murals or landscaping. My issue is there's really not much room to plant stuff there.
Maybe some vines. What kind of consideration have gone into that? If any.
Aanenson: This is the area that we're talking about. And it does have some access here. Emergency
access to get out, and one of the things that staff did talk about is that right now as part of the bowling, as
that fagade comes down, that we'd like to see something. The applicant has kind of asked to treat that
based on the existing markets there because that's how the rest of the cinema is being treated. Kind of as
it's current conditions. They would like to have the opportunity to do a mural or we talked about, the
applicant talked about putting on a trellis and some vines and actually the staff had even talked about a
mural might be something pretty creative in that area. One of the things that they were trying to do with
the landscaping island, someone asked about the sidewalk. I think Steve might have asked about that
sidewalk in front. That's where they were trying to put the landscaping there to also try to screen some of
that wall.
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Sacchet: Mural as in painting or mosaic or something like that?
Aanenson: Correct, exactly.
Sacchet: Okay. I believe that's all my questions. Thank you very much Kate. With that, if the applicant
wants to come forward. Make any comments to the changes? No? You're all okay? Okay. Do we have
any questions for the applicant or are we okay? Now this is not a public hearing. It was a public hearing
last time. However, I want to. You have a question for the applicant?
Lillehaug: Yep.
Sacchet: Okay Steve.
Lillehaug: And my questions would be, as I'm not quite able to pull out what is proposed and what is to
remain existing as far as, I know there's some conversation on it but as far as walk, what's going to
remain as the existing walk. What's going to be proposed, and then the parking lot resurfacing. I mean
we have a lot of utilities to put in there and I'd hate to see a piecemeal parking lot put back together with
these brand new buildings and you get a brand product because of that so, if you could comment on...
Sacchet: Maybe you want to come up to the microphone for that please. Appreciate it.
John Uban: Thank you. My name is John Uban, consulting planner, Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban
working for the partnership for Market Square. The question in particular, first the sidewalks. This
sidewalk is primarily in place and it will be adjusted for the front entrance. So that generally stays. Part
of the sidewalk gets amended where the parking is installed, and the trail of course is in place, it goes
along Market Street. Now the rest of the sidewalk will be new. This is existing, all of this is existing and
then the new fa9ade will, all of this will be new sidewalk all around the perimeter of the building and
interconnecting sidewalks out. So that's the general sidewalk situation. With parking, this is a new
parking lot. Right now it's gravel and it's unorganized. There's also a building sitting in there so that
will be removed, so this is all new parking. This road will be straighten out so this area gets reorganized.
So we have to straighten the road through here. This parking exists. And this will stay just as it is. There
is, our utility connection comes through in this area right here so there will be some patching. This is all
new parking up in here, so really what we're doing is using the existing sub-grade where we can, and
adjusting but it will all have a new asphalt coat on the top.
Lillehaug: Okay. And then one other question would be, you commented on this at the previous meeting
about providing a temporary connector road going to the east. That that would not be ideal due to grade
changes and a retaining wall. Possible retaining wall needs. Do you still view that as an extreme cost that
that wouldn't be feasible to do as an interim solution?
John Uban: Yes, that's quite a bit of additional cost. I have a drawing here... On this you can see, this is
the eventual plan that the Southwest Metro actually put together how they want to see the ramp working,
and really they want to circulate just on this side. In fact they're not showing any road connecting
through. So that's really the long term solution is the bus is circulating into the ramp and not a straight
through connection here. In that way we will in the future have a connection through here to augment,
really open up the interior like a city block sort of system so that we have sort of an equal weight on this
side and equal weight here with a road coming in from the north and 78th Street. We think it will sort of
break this up and invite people in where right now this road in isn't that inviting because it doesn't
directly connect out to 78th Street. So we're just adjusting it to make it a better place for people who have
businesses and shop and so forth.
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Lillehaug: I think that's all I have, thanks.
Sacchet: Since you're up there, can I ask you a quick question? Actually just the drawing you had up
there, it peaked my interest. Is actually that Dinner Theater shed would then stay?
John Uban: No. That will come out.
Sacchet: That would still come out.
John Uban: Not in this phase.
Sacchet: In the third phase, like when we're looking at the parking ramp.
John Uban: This will expand.
Sacchet: The other real quick question, actually two questions. We asked staff about how to mitigate that
exposed block wall and they mentioned the idea of possibly a mural or mosaic in combination with trellis.
Is that something that you could see fitting or do you have any reaction to that?
John Uban: Look it, we were thinking of a steel trellis system and we also have a steel exit system that
we're looking at as well. It's, to make, there's some grade elevation changes between the exits of the
theater and the parking lot, so we're going to use what is, what might look like a fire escape, metal walk
system to really accomplish two different levels right there. And then with that some grate system on the
wall. We haven't designed that yet. We want to make sure you know that you agree on everything else.
That's sort of a detail later. But the actual surfacing of that block wall, we haven't detailed that yet. We
certainly can come up with something to review with staff. A mural, you know if the city you know has
some historic mural or maybe it's an old sign that says Market Square there or something painted in an
old style might be very nice too.
Sacchet: A maple leaf. On the big pylon sign, one of the discussion we had last time at one point, it's
also a detail point that came up, is that maybe the Southwest Metro could be emphasized a little more.
Has any consideration been given to that aspect?
John Uban: Consideration but we do not have a new design.
Sacchet: You don't have a new design but it's something you remember.
John Uban: Yes.
Sacchet: You're working on. Okay, that's all my questions. Thank you. There are no more questions
from the applicant. Now this is not a public hearing, however if anybody from the public wants to come
forward. Make some brief comments about this project. What's new about it. This is your chance.
Anybody want to address this? No, seeing nobody. Let's move on. Bring this back for comments of the
commission.
Lillehaug: Can I ask more questions of staff if I could?
Sacchet: Sure.
Lillehaug: What is staff's comment on, we talked about it before this meeting about leaving that existing
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walk in place? Would there be, is this something that we want to address at this time? And repave and
redo because I mean it's old and it's not in the best shape. I guess just a general comment, you know is
this something we want to look at now?
Sweidan: We can do that. Take a look at it to see what's the situation of it. To see if it does need to be
repaired or like reconstructed, why not. Yeah. But if it doesn't need to, so I think you know it could be
worth a look.
Lillehaug: Okay. That's it, thanks.
Sacchet: That's it? Alright. You're taking a deep breath Bruce, does that mean you want to start with
comments?
Feik: Sure, why not. I've never been shy before.
Sacchet: No, not really.
Feik: It's an improvement. 1 would like to see I guess, I guess I have to agree to disagree a little bit but I
guess we have to live with the bus traffic it looks like to get this project moving forward. I'd like to see
signage on the, you know no parking signage on the south side of the Frontier Building on the east side of
the cinema building, along the sidewalk. Basically all of the frontages that the buses would potentially be
going. I'd like to see that drop off area with signage and striped intensively or something along those
lines. I'd like to see the up lights removed from the cinema portion, or any and all up lights. And I guess
I'm going to just try keep my comments specific you know to kind of where we're at and not regurgitate
everything here.
Sacchet: That'd be nice.
Feik: Doing my best. And I guess I would really like to see them, I'd like to see item number 30 remain.
I'd like the elimination of one of the monument signs so, I really don't think it's necessary so I know the
applicant spoke of that 2 weeks ago. That they would really appreciate having one signages removed, or
remain but ! would prefer it removed. And that's pretty much the extent of my comments.
Sacchet: That's about it?
Feik: Yes.
Sacchet: Bethany, do you want to jump in?
Tjornhom: I don't know if I have much to say I guess. I liked the project last time like I said.
Sacchet: Still like it?
Tjomhom: I still like it. I still like it believe it or not. I'm not going to ask for anything to be changed
but I do think we should keep the up lights on the building. I just think the architecture is a significant
part of the building and why not show it off. It's not a residential space where it's not going to bother any
neighbors. It's just going to accent the whole facility and make it look I guess complete maybe or you
know, it's not going to look like the Las Vegas strip I don't think. It's just going to accent the
architecture. So that's my only comment.
Sacchet: Thanks Bethany. Steve, want to give it a stab?
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Lillehaug: I haven't commented on the bus traffic through the parking lot and I think I'm in agreement
with Bruce that it's not ideal and I think everyone knows that. I really think there's feasible alternate
solutions here. I think they can use a temporary access going straight to the east there. It wouldn't be a
high cost. It's not that much pavement that would have to be added. It would be minimal grading. I
don't see it as a significant cost. The other alternative I think that was discussed previously is have them
turn around right in the southeast corner rather than go through the entire parking lot, and I know the
applicant indicated that they would rather not dig into that parking lot because it is configured to the
permanent configuration right now, but I think that that's another low cost alternative to having that bus
traffic go through the parking lot. I mean this isn't downtown Minneapolis where we see a lot of bus
traffic, and the pedestrians aren't going to be used to these buses. I guess it's something people are going
to have to learn but if you, pedestrians just, you know they're not accustomed to that at this point. In
Chanhassen so. I think it's a great site and a great plan and I think it's going to come together real good.
I do have a comment about the site plans that we're looking at. I've said this before with applicants. It's
not fair to other applicants that bring in complete site plan sets. These are really incomplete in my mind,
and I'm not sure if staff has a full site plan at this point. I know it's all conditioned out here, but I think
applicants, they owe city staff a complete site plan set so they can properly prepare and not be doing this
last second stuff and then we're not fully aware what's going on, so I mean I really think that we need to
be more adamant that we have a complete set of site plans. I know it might bring on more cost to
applicants, but it's going to avoid less confusion. I think it's going to be clear to us in the long run so
there's no any unexpected items that come up. So I just wanted to voice my opinion on that. Previously
we talked about concrete driveway entrances. There's a condition in here where it hits on that. I think we
need, condition number 19. I think we could add the word new concrete driveway aprons so that that's
clear. I think that is something that we do need to include as a part of this project. They are pretty tore
up. I know there's a new reconstruction project going through there probably next summer but I think
this is something we can include in this project. Abandon utilities, I saw something on abandoned
utilities on the site. I think we need to add a condition and it should be standard city policy that all
utilities that are to be abandoned must be removed both private and public .... so I would like to add a
condition on that. And I think that is about it. I do have concerns with the traffic on Highway 5 there. I
know there's been a traffic study done. There's been a parking lot study done. I guess I haven't seen it
but I'm not convinced that this is going to be equal or less intensive and that we're not going to lessen the
level of services on some of those turning movements say along Trunk Highway 5 there. I'm concerned
about that.
Sacchet: That's it?
Lillehaug: Yep.
Sacchet: Thanks Steve. Kurt.
Papke: Quick comment on the Highway 5 access. I used to work for a company 10 years ago that would
hold corporate functions at Filly's with as many as 300 people coming from the Crosby Office Park to
Filly's and we were successftfi in moving that number of people in there without any major issues.
There's enough ways to get in and out of there that you can deal with it. The only thing I'll add to what's
already been said is, the plans I saw for even through Phase III still have the legacy bus turn around
shown in the plans, and I think at some point in time we have to deal with that because it's going to be a
reminder that we have a half baked mass transit implementation here. So it's just a reminder there to
anybody who drives by that we still have this old, little turn around there that we haven't coped with and
at some point in time we're going to have to cope with that so that's all, thank you.
Sacchet: Thanks Kurt. Rich. No comments? I really only have very few comments. I like the project a
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lot. I share concern about the bus route. Most of it that it hasn't been studied when it came in front of us
previously. I think it's been looked at from several angles. At this point I think it's an improvement
having that drop off. Under this current circumstances I'm not sure, I don't see a better possibility. I
mean if there would be a better possibility, that'd be great but I don't see it. And ultimately there's going
to be a good solution once the ramp comes in and it's going to be really an ideal solution, not just a better
solution. And for the interim I think it's acceptable this way. There's a few details as I expressed last
time. I don't have an issue with the additional monument sign. I definitely do not like up lights. Not
because of, I'm not concerned this is going to look like Las Vegas but there is a policy that we have city
wide that we do not want up lights. There's a whole national organization called, what is it?
Organization called in favor of dark skies. Something like night skies so we can keep seeing the stars to
some extent, so and I support that so I think no up lights is a reasonable condition because it's a city wide
rule. I would like to suggest the applicant consider maybe putting a little bit of an accent on that west
wall of the cinema. Sounds good to have some trellises and all that, but to consider maybe a combination
with some mural or mosaic, something to give it a little extra accent point because I think it was kind of a
bland place. And it is fairly visible as you drive in. Right now it's somewhat mitigated with landscaping
but as I read this, this is mostly the city's street so at least half of the year you're going to see that
wall...as you drive in so have a combination with some trellises, vines and maybe put an accent, a mosaic
or something like that in there I think would be a really good move. I think other than that, I don't really
have any comments except I like it a lot. With that, does anybody want to make a motion for this.
Feik: I'll make a motion.
Sacchet: Go ahead Bruce.
Feik: I move the Planning Commission recommend approval of Market Street Station LLP for the site
plan review 03-9 with a variance for fenestration on the cinema and the pylon sign, conditional use permit
2003-5 for more than one building on a lot and rezoning 03-03 from general business to central business
district as shown as the plans dated August 15, 2003, and September, 2003 based on the findings of the
staff report and subject to the following conditions, 1 through 38 as modified by staff. Previous to this
meeting, with the following changes. Item 29 shall be replaced with all up lights shall be eliminated from
the project. Number 39. No parking signage shall be added to the south face or the south side of the
Frontier building and the east side of the Cinema building. Item 40. Drop off signage shall be added as
well as striping indicating, I guess just striping period. To the drop off area adjacent to the, what are we
calling it? The Frontier building.
Sacchet: Frontier building. Is that it?
Feik: That's it.
Sacchet: We have a motion. Is there a second?
Papke: Second.
Slagle: Point of clarification. Are you sure you want to say all up lights?
Feik: Yes.
Slagle: Okay.
Sacchet: Another point of clarification. You did leave in 30.
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Feik: 30 was?
Sacchet: The monument sign, removal of one.
Feik: I left in 30. So we remove one monument sign as I've proposed.
Sacchet: You would not consider a friendly amendment to take that out?
Feik: No, I would not.
Sacchet: Okay, that was my first question. The second question, would you consider a friendly
amendment?
Feik: Do we need to second it first?
Sacchet: Did we have a second?
Feik: Oh there was a second? I'm sorry.
Sacchet: I didn't pay attention but I thought we did. Another friendly amendment I'd like to consider is
there will be 41. Applicant will consider a combination of trellis vines and murals/mosaic on the exposed
cinder block wall west of the cinema. Something like that.
Feik: Certainly. That's reasonable.
Sacchet: That's acceptable?
Feik: Yeah.
Sacchet: Acceptance, okay. Appreciate that. Any other?
Lillehaug: Friendly amendments. Too, number 19. If we could add the word new.
Feik: Before I add that, are we talking about both entrances over onto Market Boulevard they would need
to reconstruct how much of those entrances?
Lillehaug: The concrete driveway entrances.
Feik: Which is typically how much? If mean you're the engineer here. How much of this are we looking
at?
Lillehaug: Everything that's shown in concrete there.
Sweidan: What do you mean how much?
Feik: I mean I guess how much, I guess that's an asphalt driveway isn't it? Okay, so it's just the entry.
Aanenson: It's the apron.
Feik: Engineering, do you have any concerns regarding those?
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Sweidan: The aprons, the north one and the south one, we looked at it and we discussed that no, it's good
looking to have add ones instead of the remaining one.
Feik: It's good looking?
Sweidan: Yeah, and they agreed on that that we must have a new aprons in there.
Feik: Okay.
Lillehaug: And then 42, remove all abandoned utilities.
Feik: Yes.
Sacchet: Okay, is that it? We have a motion. We have a second. We have friendly amendments.
Feik moved, Papke seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Market Street
Station, LLP, for Site Plan Review #~)3-9 with a variance for fenestration on the Cinema and the pylon
sign, Conditional Use Permit #2003-5 for more than one building on a lot, and Rezoning ~)3-03 from
General Business to Central Business District as shown on plans dated August 15, 2003, and September,
2003, based on the findings of the staff report and subject to the following conditions:
1. Deleted.
2. Submit storm sewer and drainage calculations for staff review before site plan approval.
3. Prior to final plat approval, a professional civil engineer registered in the State of Minnesota must
sign all plans.
4. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges along with the Metropolitan Council's SAC fee will be
due on all of the lots at the time of building permits issuance. All of these charges are based on the
number of SAC units assigned by the Metropolitan Council. The current 2003 sanitary hook up charge is
$1,400 per unit, the water hookup charge is $1,876 per unit, and the SAC fee is $1,275 per unit.
5. On the grading plan:
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vii)
Add silt fence Type II around the construction limits.
Show rock construction entrance.
Deleted.
Show a bench mark (mean sea level datum).
Show all existing and proposed easements.
Show existing and proposed property lines.
Deleted.
6. Deleted.
7. Deleted.
8. Deleted.
9. On the utility plan:
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Deleted.
Show the location of the proposed water and sanitary services.
Show the existing sanitary and watermain in profile view within the construction area.
Deleted.
Deleted.
10. Add the latest version of City of Chanhassen detail plates//1002, 1004, 1006, 2101, 3101, 3102,
5201, 5203, 5206, 5207, 5214, 5215, 5216, 5300, and 5301.
11. Submit private easement for the shared storm sewer before building permit issuance.
12. Seed and mulch or sod the site within two weeks of grading. Submit haul route for city approval
prior to any hauling.
13. Installation of the private utilities for the site will require permits and inspections through the
City' s Building Department.
14. Construct public utility improvements in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard
Specifications and Detail Plates.
15. Submit detailed construction plans and specifications for the public utility improvements and
approved before final platting.
16. The applicant shall enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary
financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the
improvements and the conditions of final plat approval in the amount of 100% of the public improvement
cost estimate.
17. Before building permit issuance, permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies must be
obtained, including but not limited to the MPCA, Department of Health, Watershed District, MnDot, etc.
18. Deleted.
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site.
New concrete driveway apron, per City detail plate//5207 is required at all the access points to the
20. Dedicate on the plat a 35 foot wide drainage utility easement over the public utility lines located
in the main drive aisle.
21. Deleted.
22. Deleted.
23. The applicant may choose from the plant schedule on the landscape plan dated August 15, 2003
only honey locust or red maple as the unifying tree along "main street". Staff recommends that the
applicant choose honey locust as it's unifying tree species.
24. The applicant shall install two more islands in the parking areas that contain 16 spaces and 23
spaces that are directly south of the theater and new building.
25. The applicant shall increase landscape island width to a minimum of 10 feet or install aeration
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tubing.
26.
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28. Street furniture, including benches, planter and
development.
29. Ali up lights shall be eliminated from the project.
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35.
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A revised landscape plan shall be submitted for city approval.
Any existing tree shown on the plans will be required to be replaced if it dies.
bike racks shall be added
throughout the
Removal of one of the monument signs for the bank building along Market Boulevard.
Deleted.
The buildings are required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of Minnesota.
A demolition permit must be obtained before beginning demolition of any existing structures.
Provide an engineered utility plan for review.
The location of property lines, existing and new, will have an impact on the code requirements for
the proposed buildings. The plans as submitted do not have the information necessary to determine code
requirements. Provide a preliminary site plan indicating the proposed property line configuration so code
ramifications can be determined.
37. The owner and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as possible
to discuss property line issues as well as plan review and permit procedures.
38. Provide and construction waiting areas adjacent to the Frontier Building for drop off and pick up
as shown on the plans dated October 1, 2003.
39. No parking signage shall be added to the south face or the south side of the Frontier building and
the east side of the Cinema building.
40. Drop off signage shall be added as well as striping to the drop off area adjacent to the Frontier
building.
41. Applicant will consider a combination of trellis vines and murals/mosaic on the exposed cinder
block wall west of the cinema.
42. Remove all abandoned utilities on the site.
All voted in favor, except Slagle who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 5 to 1.
Sacchet: Do you want to state why you're opposed?
Slagle: Up lights.
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Sacchet: You don't like?
Slagle: I wouldn't have eliminated up lights...
Sacchet: Okay. In summary for council, we support this project. We think it's an excellent plan. We
have concerns about the bus circulation. We believe that this situation has been studied and an equitable
solution has been found for the time being, with eventually a real good solution as chosen for phases. We
have some disagreements among the Planning Commission as to whether the additional second
monument sign should be allowed or not. Some of us think it should be allowed. We accepted however
in the motion that it would not be allowed. We also had some disagreements about the up lighting. Some
of us think that it would be okay. Some of us think it should not be there. ! think that's it in summary
about where we're at. Anything anybody want to add to the summary? Okay.
Aanenson: Mr. Chair, can I add one other thing? This does advance to the City Council next Monday.
Sacchet: Goes to City Council next Monday, so this is going at a very fast pace so anybody who's
following this through, this is going to be before council next Monday, and I hope there will be mosaic at
that wall. With that, we move onto our next item on the agenda.
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