bCITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952 227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.2271120
Fax: 952.2271110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952 2271400
Fax: 952227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax. 952.227.1110
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chaphassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: May 28, 2013 �1Z
SUBJ: Discuss Purchase Agreement with Center Companies for
Redevelopment of Ivan's Sinclair Gas Station,
7910 Dakota Avenue
•
Attached please find a Vacant Land Purchase Agreement between the City of
Chanhassen and Center Companies (Attachment #1). Center Companies President
Ben Merriman has been active in redeveloping sites in Chanhassen for the past
several years, including Goodwill and Haskell's. Mr. Merriman is now working on
the redevelopment of the Sinclair Gas Station site at 7910 Dakota Avenue
(Attachment #2).
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Currently, the Sinclair gas station sits on approximately .6 acres of land. It
operates as a gas station/convenience store and sells liquid petroleum out of a
2,000 - gallon bulk storage tank just north of the store. The property is zoned
Highway Business and the site conforms to all of the city's zoning regulations with
the exception of site coverage percentage. Center Companies is proposing to
demolish the convenience store and remove both the liquid petroleum and the
underground gas tanks. In its place, Center Companies would build an 8,000 sq. ft.
retail center that would accommodate three tenants. The tenant mix includes a
coffee shop with a drive -thru, specialty sandwich shop, and the third tenant is
unknown at this time (Attachment 43). To accommodate the 8,000 sq. ft. building,
the developer intends to purchase a portion of the city -owned property adjacent to
the site.
PROS AND CONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
Pros
• Could boost tax revenues (Attachment #4):
2012 Tax Estimates:
- Current Development Pays
- After Redevelopment
Total
City Portion
$17,580
$1,494.81
$48,088
$4,800.00
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Mayor & City Council
May 28, 2013
Page 2
• More Job Opportunities: In addition to the construction jobs created by the
redevelopment, a minimum of 16 new jobs would be created by the new tenants.
• Improving the environment by correcting the contaminated soils from the previously
leaking tanks.
• Elimination of the risk associated with liquid petroleum and automobile gas.
• Improving the aesthetics of the area by introducing higher quality architecture.
• Eliminates access points off of Dakota Avenue and avoids traffic conflict.
Cons
• Potential traffic increase on Dakota and Lake Drive.
• Change in the neighborhood mix of retail.
TERMS OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Purchase Price: $85,000 ($3.20 per sq. foot x 26,531 sq. ft.)
Closing: No later than June 1, 2014
Real Estate Commission: Lotus Real Estate Services, 3% of purchase price or $2,550
Contingency: Sale is contingent upon the project receiving site plan approval from the city
Staff supports the proposed redevelopment and the attached purchase agreement. In most cases,
cities would provide monetary support for a redevelopment project similar to this request;
specifically, assistance with soil corrections or relocation of utilities. Selling a portion of the
city's excess right -of -way makes the project feasible for the city and developer.
Staff will be looking for feedback from the city council on the proposed redevelopment and
purchase agreement at Tuesday's work session.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Purchase Agreement dated May 7, 2013
2. Air Photo of the City's and Sinclair Properties
3. Proposed Redevelopment Site Plan
4. Proposed Taxes on an 8,000 sq. ft. Retail Center
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952 227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.2271120
Fax: 952.2271110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952 2271400
Fax: 952227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax. 952.227.1110
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chaphassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: May 28, 2013 �1Z
SUBJ: Discuss Purchase Agreement with Center Companies for
Redevelopment of Ivan's Sinclair Gas Station,
7910 Dakota Avenue
•
Attached please find a Vacant Land Purchase Agreement between the City of
Chanhassen and Center Companies (Attachment #1). Center Companies President
Ben Merriman has been active in redeveloping sites in Chanhassen for the past
several years, including Goodwill and Haskell's. Mr. Merriman is now working on
the redevelopment of the Sinclair Gas Station site at 7910 Dakota Avenue
(Attachment #2).
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Currently, the Sinclair gas station sits on approximately .6 acres of land. It
operates as a gas station/convenience store and sells liquid petroleum out of a
2,000 - gallon bulk storage tank just north of the store. The property is zoned
Highway Business and the site conforms to all of the city's zoning regulations with
the exception of site coverage percentage. Center Companies is proposing to
demolish the convenience store and remove both the liquid petroleum and the
underground gas tanks. In its place, Center Companies would build an 8,000 sq. ft.
retail center that would accommodate three tenants. The tenant mix includes a
coffee shop with a drive -thru, specialty sandwich shop, and the third tenant is
unknown at this time (Attachment 43). To accommodate the 8,000 sq. ft. building,
the developer intends to purchase a portion of the city -owned property adjacent to
the site.
PROS AND CONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
Pros
• Could boost tax revenues (Attachment #4):
2012 Tax Estimates:
- Current Development Pays
- After Redevelopment
Total
City Portion
$17,580
$1,494.81
$48,088
$4,800.00
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
E. Any encumbrances shown on the title commitment to which Buyer has not objected to
prior to the expiration of the twenty (20) day period provided under Section 9 of this
Agreement ( "Permitted Encumbrances ").
5. REAL ESTATE TAXES AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
A. Prior Years' Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and Delinquent Special Assessments
Delinquent real estate taxes payable in years prior to the year of Closing and delinquent
installments of special assessments certified for collection with real estate taxes payable
in years prior to the year of Closing, together with penalty, interest and costs, shall be
paid by Seller not later than the Date of Closing.
B. Real Estate Taxes Payable in the Year of Closing Real estate taxes payable in the year
of Closing shall be prorated between Seller and Buyer on a calendar year basis to the
Date of Closing. Buyer shall assume installments not paid at Closing. Seller shall pay
penalty, interest and costs on any delinquent installment of taxes and special assessments
payable by Seller in the year of Closing.
C. Deferred Real Estate Taxes Seller shall pay on Date of Closing or provide for payment
of any deferred real estate taxes (including "Green Acres" taxes under Minn. Stat. §
273.111) payment of which is required as a result of the Closing of this sale and the
recording of the Deed. Provision for payment shall be by payment into escrow of 1.5
times the estimated payoff amount of the deferred taxes.
D. Certified Special Assessments All installments of special assessments certified for
payment with the real estate taxes payable in the year of Closing shall be paid by Seller at
Closing.
E. Pending Special Assessments Seller shall provide for payment of special assessments
pending as of the date of this Purchase Agreement for improvements that have been
ordered by the City Council or other governmental authorities. Seller's provision for
payment shall be by payment into escrow of 1.5 times the estimated amount of the
assessments. If a special assessment becomes pending after the date of this Purchase
Agreement and before the Date of Closing, Buyer may, at Buyer's option:
(1) Assume payment of the pending special assessment without adjustment to the
purchase price of the real property; or
(2) Require Seller to pay the pending special assessment (or escrow for payment of
same as provided above) and Buyer shall pay a commensurate increase in the
purchase price of the real property, which increase shall be the same as the
estimated amount of the assessment; or
(3) Rescind this Agreement, in which case all Earnest Money shall be refunded to
Buyer.
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F. All Other Levied Special Assessments Seller shall pay on the Date of Closing all other
special assessments levied as of the date of this Purchase Agreement.
6. SELLER'S BOUNDARY LINE, ACCESS, RESTRICTIONS AND LIEN
WARRANTIES. Seller warrants that buildings are entirely within the boundary lines of the
Property. Seller warrants that there has been no labor or material furnished to the Property for Seller
for which payment has not been made. Seller warrants that there are no present violations of any
restrictions relating to the use or improvement of the Property. Seller warrants that the Property is
not subject to a lien for Medical Assistance or other public assistance.
7. ACCESS PRIOR TO CLOSING. Upon reasonable notice to Seller, Buyer and Buyer's
authorized agents shall have the right during the period from the date of this Agreement to the Date
of Closing to enter in and upon the Property in order to make, at Buyer's expense, surveys,
measurements, soil tests and other tests that Buyer shall deem necessary. Buyer agrees to restore any
resulting damage to the Property and to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Seller from any and all
claims by third persons of any nature whatsoever arising from Buyer's right of entry hereunder,
including all actions, proceedings, demands, assessments, costs, expenses and attomeys' fees. Buyer
shall not perform any invasive testing of the Property without Seller's prior written consent. Seller's
consent may be conditioned upon any restrictions that Seller deems necessary. Buyer shall provide
to Seller a copy of any such surveys, measurements, soil tests or other tests within five (5) days after
receipt.
8. POSSESSION. Seller shall deliver possession of the Property not later than the actual date
of closing.
9. TITLE INSURANCE. Within fifteen (15) days following the date of this Agreement, Seller, at
its expense, shall furnish a title insurance commitment in the full amount of the Purchase Price
issued by Land Title, hic. ( "Title Company ") or another title insurance company reasonably
satisfactory to Buyer, certified to date to include proper searches covering bankruptcies, state and
federal judgments and liens, by which said company commits to issue its policy of title insurance that
insures that at closing Buyer shall have good, marketable and insurable title of record to the
Premises, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, leases except for the following:
(i) All declarations, covenants, conditions, drainage and utility easements
currently of record;
(ii) Zoning and all other governmental ordinances, regulations, requirements and
laws;
(iii) Those exceptions shown on the Commitment;
(iv) Easement in favor of Northern States Power Company dated December 22,
1097, filed 1/8/1988 as Document No. 93091;
(v) License in favor of U.S. Communications, Inc. dated June 27,1991, filed July
3, 1991 as Document No. 125470;
(vi) Driveway Easement dated March 19, 2005, filed April 6, 2005 as Document
No. A411280;
Buyer shall be allowed twenty (20) business days after receipt of the title commitment and land
survey for examination of title and making any objections, which shall be made in writing or deemed
waived.
10. TITLE CORRECTIONS AND REMEDIES. Seller shall have twenty (20) business days
from receipt of Buyer's written title objections to notify Buyer of Seller's intention to make title
marketable within one hundred twenty (120) days from Seller's receipt of such written objections. If
notice is given, payments hereunder required shall be postponed pending correction of title, but upon
correction of title within ten (10) days after written notice to Buyer, the parties shall perform the
Agreement according to its terms. If no such notice is given, or if notice is given but title is not
corrected within the time provided for, this Agreement shall be null and void, at the option of Buyer,
and in such case, neither parry shall be liable for damages hereunder to the other.
11. NOTICES. All notices required herein shall be in writing and delivered personally or mailed
to the address as shown at Paragraph 1, above and if mailed, are effective as of the date of mailing.
12. MINNESOTA LAW. This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
13. WELL DISCLOSURE. [Check one of the following: ]
XX Seller certifies that Seller does not know of any wells on the Property.
Wells on the Property are disclosed by Seller on the attached Well Disclosure form.
14. DISCLOSURE OF INDIVIDUAL ON -SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM.
[Check one of the following: J
XX Seller certifies that Seller does not know of any individual on -site sewage treatment
systems on the Property.
_ Individual on -site sewage treatment systems on the Property are disclosed by Seller on the
attached Disclosure form.
15. SELLER'S COVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
A. Seller, as part of the consideration therefore, represents warrants, and covenants with
Buyer and its successors and assigns that:
(1) Seller has the present full authority and power to execute this Agreement and to
close the sale of the Property.
(2) That Seller has not received notice of (a) any actual or pending litigation or
proceeding by any organization person, individual or governmental agency
against Seller with respect to the Property or against the Property, (b) any
violation of the Property's compliance with applicable fire safety laws, building
code ordinances, zoning ordinances or any similar statutes, ordinances, laws,
rules or regulations, (c) any condition, defect or inadequacy which, if not
corrected, would result in the termination of, or increase in the cost of insurance
coverage, (d) any proceedings which could cause the change, redefinition or other
modification of the zoning classifications or of other legal requirements
applicable to the Property or any part thereof, or (e) any pending or threatened
condemnation proceeding that would affect the Property.
(3) Except as set forth in Section 9, on the Date of Closing there will be no (a)
outstanding leases or occupancy agreements, or (b) outstanding contracts made
by Seller for any improvements to the Property which have not been fully paid for
or for which Seller shall make arrangements to pay off except such contracts as
shall be agreed upon by Seller and Buyer for improvements to the Property and
Seller shall cause to be discharged all mechanic's or materialmen's liens arising
from any labor or materials furnished to the Property prior to the Date of Closing.
(4) Seller will not, without the prior written consent of Buyer:
(a) construct or enter into any agreement or commitment to construct any
improvement or alteration to the Property; or
(b) enter into or consent to any lease, easement, covenant or other obligation
affecting the Property or alteration to the Property except as provided herein.
(5) Seller shall deliver to Buyer a written notice of the commencement of any legal
action by any governmental authority or third party affecting the Property and
will make no concessions or settlements with respect to any such action without
Buyer's prior written consent.
(6) Seller is not a foreign person, as such term is defined in Section 1445(f)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and shall deliver an affidavit to that
effect at closing, which shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to
Buyer.
B. All of Seller's covenants, representations and warranties in this Agreement shall be true
as of the date hereof and of the Closing Date, and shall be a condition precedent to the
performance of Buyer's obligations hereunder.
C. PROTECTED HISTORICAL SITES. [Select either (1) or (2) below. J
Seller represents that Seller does not know if there are historical, native
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952 227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.2271120
Fax: 952.2271110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952 2271400
Fax: 952227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax. 952.227.1110
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chaphassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: May 28, 2013 �1Z
SUBJ: Discuss Purchase Agreement with Center Companies for
Redevelopment of Ivan's Sinclair Gas Station,
7910 Dakota Avenue
•
Attached please find a Vacant Land Purchase Agreement between the City of
Chanhassen and Center Companies (Attachment #1). Center Companies President
Ben Merriman has been active in redeveloping sites in Chanhassen for the past
several years, including Goodwill and Haskell's. Mr. Merriman is now working on
the redevelopment of the Sinclair Gas Station site at 7910 Dakota Avenue
(Attachment #2).
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Currently, the Sinclair gas station sits on approximately .6 acres of land. It
operates as a gas station/convenience store and sells liquid petroleum out of a
2,000 - gallon bulk storage tank just north of the store. The property is zoned
Highway Business and the site conforms to all of the city's zoning regulations with
the exception of site coverage percentage. Center Companies is proposing to
demolish the convenience store and remove both the liquid petroleum and the
underground gas tanks. In its place, Center Companies would build an 8,000 sq. ft.
retail center that would accommodate three tenants. The tenant mix includes a
coffee shop with a drive -thru, specialty sandwich shop, and the third tenant is
unknown at this time (Attachment 43). To accommodate the 8,000 sq. ft. building,
the developer intends to purchase a portion of the city -owned property adjacent to
the site.
PROS AND CONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
Pros
• Could boost tax revenues (Attachment #4):
2012 Tax Estimates:
- Current Development Pays
- After Redevelopment
Total
City Portion
$17,580
$1,494.81
$48,088
$4,800.00
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
(5) Well Certificate If there is a well located on the Property, a well disclosure
certificate in form and substance true to form for recording.
(6) Certification A certification that the representations and/or warranties made by
Seller is materially the same as were in existence on the date of this Agreement or
noting any changes thereto; and
(7) Other Documents All other documents reasonably determined by either party
or the title insurance company to be necessary to transfer and provide title
insurance for the Property.
B. At the Closing, Buyer shall execute and deliver to Seller the following:
(1) All documents reasonably determined by either party or the title insurance
company to be necessary to provide title insurance for the Property;
(2) Payment of the Purchase Price.
19. CLOSING COSTS. The costs relating to the closing of this transaction shall be paid as
follows:
A. Buyer shall pay:
(1) Recording fee for the Limited Warranty Deed;
(2) One -half of the closing fee charged by the Title Company; and
(3) The premium for owner's title insurance, including survey coverage.
B. Seller shall pay:
(1) All costs of obtaining a title insurance commitment;
(2) State deed tax;
(3) One -half of the closing fee charged by the Title Company; and
(4) Conservation fee attributable to the Limited Warranty Deed
20. ADDITIONAL TERMS.
A. Buyer's Contingencies Buyer's obligations under this Agreement are contingent upon
the following ( "Buyer's Contingencies ") expressly contingent upon Buyer's satisfaction
with each of the following prior to Closing:
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952 227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.2271120
Fax: 952.2271110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952 2271400
Fax: 952227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax. 952.227.1110
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chaphassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: May 28, 2013 �1Z
SUBJ: Discuss Purchase Agreement with Center Companies for
Redevelopment of Ivan's Sinclair Gas Station,
7910 Dakota Avenue
•
Attached please find a Vacant Land Purchase Agreement between the City of
Chanhassen and Center Companies (Attachment #1). Center Companies President
Ben Merriman has been active in redeveloping sites in Chanhassen for the past
several years, including Goodwill and Haskell's. Mr. Merriman is now working on
the redevelopment of the Sinclair Gas Station site at 7910 Dakota Avenue
(Attachment #2).
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Currently, the Sinclair gas station sits on approximately .6 acres of land. It
operates as a gas station/convenience store and sells liquid petroleum out of a
2,000 - gallon bulk storage tank just north of the store. The property is zoned
Highway Business and the site conforms to all of the city's zoning regulations with
the exception of site coverage percentage. Center Companies is proposing to
demolish the convenience store and remove both the liquid petroleum and the
underground gas tanks. In its place, Center Companies would build an 8,000 sq. ft.
retail center that would accommodate three tenants. The tenant mix includes a
coffee shop with a drive -thru, specialty sandwich shop, and the third tenant is
unknown at this time (Attachment 43). To accommodate the 8,000 sq. ft. building,
the developer intends to purchase a portion of the city -owned property adjacent to
the site.
PROS AND CONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
Pros
• Could boost tax revenues (Attachment #4):
2012 Tax Estimates:
- Current Development Pays
- After Redevelopment
Total
City Portion
$17,580
$1,494.81
$48,088
$4,800.00
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
with respect to the Property or any part thereof, or as to the workmanship thereof, or the
absence of any defects therein, whether latent or patent.
21. ADDENDA. Attached are no addenda which are made a part of this Purchase Agreement.
22. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for all provisions of this Purchase
Agreement.
23. MULTIPLE ORIGINALS. Seller and Buyer have signed two (2) originals of this Purchase
Agreement.
24. Real Estate Commission. Seller is responsible for a 3% sales commission to Lotus Real
Estate Services.
The City agrees to sell the Property for the price and terms and conditions set forth above.
SELLER:
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Dated: 2013
The Buyer agrees to buy the Property for the price and terms and conditions set forth above.
BUYER:
CENTER COMPANIES, LLC
B ' Dated: S = 2013
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EXHIBIT A
PROPERTY:
Outlot One (1), Chanhassen Estates, Carver County, Minnesota EXCEPT that part of Outlot One (1)
Chanhassen Estates, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the East line of said Outlot 1, with a line hereafter described as "Line
A" (said Line "A" is a line 50.00 feet Southeasterly of, measured at right angles to and parallel with
that part of the Southerly right of way line of State Highway No. 5, as shown on said plat which has a
radius of 2764.79 feet); thence South along the East line of said Outlot 1, a distance of 200.00 feet;
thence West at right angles to said East line, a distance of 150.00 feet; thence Northwesterly to a
point on said "line A ", distant 200.00 feet Southwesterly, measured along said "Line A" from the
point of beginning; thence Northeasterly along said "Line A" a distance of 200.00 feet to the point
of beginning.
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EXHIBIT B
ESCROW AGREEMENT
The undersigned, Land Title, Inc. ( "Escrow Agent ") acknowledges receipt of One Thousand and
No /100 Dollars ($1,000.00) (the "Deposit') to be held by it pursuant to the terms of the Purchase
Agreement attached to this Escrow Agreement. Escrow Agent agrees to hold the Deposit in
accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement and disburse the same strictly in accordance
with such terms. Escrow Agent shall invest the Deposit in such interest - bearing accounts or
instruments as shall be approved by both the Buyer and the Seller. Interest shall accrue for the
benefit of Buyer and shall become part of the Earnest Money.
Seller represents that its Tax I.D. Number is as follows: 41- 0885331.
Buyer represents that its Tax I.D. Number is as follows:
The sole duties of Escrow Agent shall be those described herein, and Escrow Agent shall be under no
obligation to determine whether the other parties hereto are complying with any requirements of law
or the terms and conditions of any other agreements among said parties. Escrow Agent may
conclusively rely upon and shall be protected in acting upon any notice, consent, order or other
document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or
parties. Escrow Agent shall have no duty or liability to verify any such notice, consent, order or
other document, and its sole responsibility shall be to act as expressly set forth in this Agreement.
Escrow Agent shall be under no obligation to institute or defend any action, suit or proceeding in
connection with this Agreement unless first indemnified to its satisfaction. Escrow Agent may
consult with respect to any question arising under this Agreement and shall not be liable for any
action taken or omitted in good faith upon advice of such counsel.
The fees and charges of the Escrow Agent shall be paid as follows: one -half of such fees and charges
shall be paid by Seller and one -half of such fees and charges shall be paid by Buyer.
ESCROW AGENT:
LAND TITLE, INC.
Dated:
SELLER:
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Dated:
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CENTER COMPANIES, LLC
Dated: By:
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952 227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.2271120
Fax: 952.2271110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952 2271400
Fax: 952227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax. 952.227.1110
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chaphassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: May 28, 2013 �1Z
SUBJ: Discuss Purchase Agreement with Center Companies for
Redevelopment of Ivan's Sinclair Gas Station,
7910 Dakota Avenue
•
Attached please find a Vacant Land Purchase Agreement between the City of
Chanhassen and Center Companies (Attachment #1). Center Companies President
Ben Merriman has been active in redeveloping sites in Chanhassen for the past
several years, including Goodwill and Haskell's. Mr. Merriman is now working on
the redevelopment of the Sinclair Gas Station site at 7910 Dakota Avenue
(Attachment #2).
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Currently, the Sinclair gas station sits on approximately .6 acres of land. It
operates as a gas station/convenience store and sells liquid petroleum out of a
2,000 - gallon bulk storage tank just north of the store. The property is zoned
Highway Business and the site conforms to all of the city's zoning regulations with
the exception of site coverage percentage. Center Companies is proposing to
demolish the convenience store and remove both the liquid petroleum and the
underground gas tanks. In its place, Center Companies would build an 8,000 sq. ft.
retail center that would accommodate three tenants. The tenant mix includes a
coffee shop with a drive -thru, specialty sandwich shop, and the third tenant is
unknown at this time (Attachment 43). To accommodate the 8,000 sq. ft. building,
the developer intends to purchase a portion of the city -owned property adjacent to
the site.
PROS AND CONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
Pros
• Could boost tax revenues (Attachment #4):
2012 Tax Estimates:
- Current Development Pays
- After Redevelopment
Total
City Portion
$17,580
$1,494.81
$48,088
$4,800.00
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952 227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.2271120
Fax: 952.2271110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952 2271400
Fax: 952227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax. 952.227.1110
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chaphassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: May 28, 2013 �1Z
SUBJ: Discuss Purchase Agreement with Center Companies for
Redevelopment of Ivan's Sinclair Gas Station,
7910 Dakota Avenue
•
Attached please find a Vacant Land Purchase Agreement between the City of
Chanhassen and Center Companies (Attachment #1). Center Companies President
Ben Merriman has been active in redeveloping sites in Chanhassen for the past
several years, including Goodwill and Haskell's. Mr. Merriman is now working on
the redevelopment of the Sinclair Gas Station site at 7910 Dakota Avenue
(Attachment #2).
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Currently, the Sinclair gas station sits on approximately .6 acres of land. It
operates as a gas station/convenience store and sells liquid petroleum out of a
2,000 - gallon bulk storage tank just north of the store. The property is zoned
Highway Business and the site conforms to all of the city's zoning regulations with
the exception of site coverage percentage. Center Companies is proposing to
demolish the convenience store and remove both the liquid petroleum and the
underground gas tanks. In its place, Center Companies would build an 8,000 sq. ft.
retail center that would accommodate three tenants. The tenant mix includes a
coffee shop with a drive -thru, specialty sandwich shop, and the third tenant is
unknown at this time (Attachment 43). To accommodate the 8,000 sq. ft. building,
the developer intends to purchase a portion of the city -owned property adjacent to
the site.
PROS AND CONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
Pros
• Could boost tax revenues (Attachment #4):
2012 Tax Estimates:
- Current Development Pays
- After Redevelopment
Total
City Portion
$17,580
$1,494.81
$48,088
$4,800.00
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952 227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.2271120
Fax: 952.2271110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952 2271400
Fax: 952227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax. 952.227.1110
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chaphassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: May 28, 2013 �1Z
SUBJ: Discuss Purchase Agreement with Center Companies for
Redevelopment of Ivan's Sinclair Gas Station,
7910 Dakota Avenue
•
Attached please find a Vacant Land Purchase Agreement between the City of
Chanhassen and Center Companies (Attachment #1). Center Companies President
Ben Merriman has been active in redeveloping sites in Chanhassen for the past
several years, including Goodwill and Haskell's. Mr. Merriman is now working on
the redevelopment of the Sinclair Gas Station site at 7910 Dakota Avenue
(Attachment #2).
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Currently, the Sinclair gas station sits on approximately .6 acres of land. It
operates as a gas station/convenience store and sells liquid petroleum out of a
2,000 - gallon bulk storage tank just north of the store. The property is zoned
Highway Business and the site conforms to all of the city's zoning regulations with
the exception of site coverage percentage. Center Companies is proposing to
demolish the convenience store and remove both the liquid petroleum and the
underground gas tanks. In its place, Center Companies would build an 8,000 sq. ft.
retail center that would accommodate three tenants. The tenant mix includes a
coffee shop with a drive -thru, specialty sandwich shop, and the third tenant is
unknown at this time (Attachment 43). To accommodate the 8,000 sq. ft. building,
the developer intends to purchase a portion of the city -owned property adjacent to
the site.
PROS AND CONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
Pros
• Could boost tax revenues (Attachment #4):
2012 Tax Estimates:
- Current Development Pays
- After Redevelopment
Total
City Portion
$17,580
$1,494.81
$48,088
$4,800.00
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow