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MEMORANDUM
IITO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Paul Krauss, Planning Director
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DATE: February 5 , 1990
I SUBJ: Second Reading of Proposed Amendment to Division XI
Site Plan Review Procedures of the Zoning Ordinance,
Approval of a Summary Ordinance for Publication
IIPROPOSAL/COMMENT
II On January 22, 1990, the City Council approved the first reading
of proposed revisions to the Site Plan Review Ordinance. The
changes would provide guidance in conducting these reviews as
I well as provide standards against which proposals could be
judged. There were no specific revisions requested by the
Council during the first reading and staff is recommending that the
II ordinance be given a second and final reading. The Engineering
Department has requested that drainage calculations for 10 and
100 year storms be provided with site plan submittals. Staff has
revised the ordinance accordingly. We have also drafted an ordi-
II nance summary for your approval. The summary will allow the City
to reduce expenses related to the required publication of the
ordinance.
ISIGNAGE
At that meeting, a discussion was held regarding the advisability
I of requiring that signs be posted on sites for which development
plans are being reviewed. The signs would be used to increase
the public awareness of development propoals. The signage idea
I was supported by the Planning Commission and City Council and
staff was directed to further research the matter.
We have had an opportunity to gather additional data. Of the
I communities that were surveyed, we found that Apple Valley,
Edina, White Bear Lake and Minnetonka require signs, while Eden
Prairie, Eagan, Bloomington and Maplewood do not. Eden Prairie
1 formerly required signs, but let the program lapse as signs
needed to be repaired or replaced. Of the communities that
require signs, Edina requires that the applicant provide the sign
IIwhile the rest have city-owned signs.
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February 5 , 1990
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IIWe believe that there are several options regarding the signage
including:
II 1. Require that the applicant obtain, post and maintain the sign
as per Edina' s example. Edina provides detailed signage
requirements that are attached to this report. This has the
II advantage of no cost to the City, but the disadvantages
include developer cost and difficulty of obtaining a sign,
and administrative work related to insuring that the required
Isign has been posted.
2. Provide the signs at City expense with the City crews
erecting and removing. Advantages include ease of admi-
' nistration and the disadvantage is cost, although permit fees
could be raised accordingly.
I 3 . The last option is for the City to provide the signs and
charge the developer a rental fee. The developer would be
responsible for erection and removal and for sign replacement
if needed. This would appear to be the least cost option.
Staff found that Rainbow Signs, Hopkins, the company that makes
the signs for Minnetonka, charges $175-$200 for 4 ' x 6 ' wooden sign.
IIf a sign program is adopted, the City would have to determine
which actions would require posting. We would recommend the
Ifollowing:
1. Platting resulting in the creation of 3 or more lotsr
I2 . Rezonings.
3 . Guide Plan Amendments.
1 4 . Conditional Use Permits resulting in the construction of a
new building (such as a church) .
5 . Site Plan reviews.
It is expected that the City would need approximately 15-20 signs
II to start a program if the sign is to be maintained until final
action is taken on a proposal.
1 Staff is seeking the City Council' s direction on this matter. If
you wish us to proceed, we will prepare any required ordinance
changes and procedures for your review.
IISTAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve second reading of
1 a Zoning Ordinance amendment to Division XI regarding Site Plan
review procedures, and approval of the ordinance summary for
publication.
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Manager' s Recommendation Regarding Signage Options : Should the
Council determine that posting a sign is required for platting,
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rezoning, etc. , this office would recommend that Option 3 (City
purchase/rental back) is preferred. Without question, there are
a number of days during the course of the year where the Street
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Superintendent could assign one or two employees to erect a sign
on a given morning/afternoon. However, there are an equal or
greater number of days where each employee is given a section of II the city to complete a specific work function (plowing, sanding,
second pass widenings, etc. ) , or where each man has a specific
task, i .e. sealcoating, overlaying, trench work, etc. Plowing/
IIsealcoating/trenching work can be a one to two week process.
Taking away one or two men then becomes extremely difficult.
Making the developer responsible for installation insures that
the City is not going to be blamed for not getting the sign
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installed in a timely fashion. The second benefit is that by
having the City purchase the sign, we can control lettering, con-
sistency of sizes/shapes/color/etc. The rental aspect should I
reduce costs for most applicants. A rental fee of $100 with a
damage deposit of $100 should produce a cash flow position having
very minor impact upon the City. II I
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ORDINANCE NO.
11 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
IAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE ZONING ORDINANCE
IThe City Council of the City of Chanhassen Ordains as
follows :
IARTICLE II ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
IDIVISION 6. SITE PLAN REVIEW.
Section 20-106 . Purpose. It is the intent of this ordinance
to serve the public interest by promoting a high standard of
I development within the city. Through a comprehensive review of
both functional and aesthetic aspects of new or intensified
development, the city seeks to accomplish the following:
Ia) implement the comprehensive plan;
Ib) maintain and improve the city' s tax base;
c) mitigate to the extent feasible adverse impacts of one
land use upon another;
Id) promote the orderly and safe flow of vehicular and
pedestrian traffic; and
Ie) preserve and enhance the natural and built environment.
II Section 20-107. Approval Required. Without first obtaining
site and building plan approval it shall be unlawful to do any of
the following:
Ia) construct a building;
b) move a building to any lot within the city;
Ic) expand or change the use of a building or parcel of land
or modify a building, accessory structure or site or land
' feature in any manner which results in a different inten-
sity of use, including the requirement for additional
parking.
I Section 20-108. Exceptions . Notwithstanding the provisions
of Section 20-107, the following shall not require site or building
plan approval :
1 a) construction or alteration of a single or two family
residential building or accessory building on a lot
zoned for residential use;
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b) enlargement of a building by less than 10 percent of its
gross floor area, provided that there is no variance
involved and also provided that the director of planning
has conducted an administrative review pursuant to
Section 20-113 of this section; 1
c) changes in the leasable space of a multi-tenant building
where the change does not intensify the use or require
additional parking;
d) construction of buildings for agricultural uses on land
zoned and utilized for agricultural purposes. '
e) Moving a residence or accessory building to any lot zoned
A-1, A-2, RR, or RSF provided that the lot and structure
siting comply with all applicable zoning ordinance stan-
dards.
Section 20-109. Application. Application for a site plan
review shall be made to the city planner on forms provided by the
city and shall be filed four (4 ) weeks in advance of the planning
commission meeting at which it is to be considered. Incomplete
or deficient applications shall not be scheduled for a meeting
unless the director of planning has determined that official
action is warranted. The application shall also include:
a) Evidence of ownership or an interest in the property;
b) The application fee; and I
c) Complete site plans, signed by a registered architect,
civil engineer, landscape architect or other design pro-
fessional,
to include the following:
d) General:
1) Name of Project.
2 ) Name, address, and telephone number of applicant,
engineer, and owner of record.
3) Legal description (certificate of survey will be
required) .
4 ) Date proposed, north arrow, engineering scale,
number of sheets, name of drawer. 1
5) Vicinity map showing relationship of the proposed
development to surrounding streets, rights-of-
way,
easements and natural features.
6 ) Description of intended use of the site,
buildings, and structures including type of occu-
pancy and estimated occupancy load.
7 ) Existing zoning and land use. 1
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8 ) Tabulation box indicating:
11 ( i) Size of parcel in acres or square feet.
( ii) Gross floor area of each building.
( iii) Percent of site covered by building.
( iv) Percent of site covered by impervious surface.
(v) Percent of site covered by parking area.
( vi) Projected number of employees.
( vii) Number of seats if intended use is a
restaurant or place of assembly.
(viii) Number of parking spaces required.
' ( ix) Number of parking spaces provided including
handicapped.
(x) Height of all buildings and structures and
number of stories.
e) Site and Building Plan:
' 1) Property line dimensions , location of all existing
and proposed structures with distance from boun-
daries, distance between structures, building dimen-
sions, and floor elevations .
' 2 ) Grading and drainage plans showing existing natural
features (topography, wetlands, vegetation, etc. ) , as
' well as proposed grade elevations and sedimentation
and storm water retention ponds. Plans shall include
runoff and storage calculations for 10 year and 100
' year events.
3 ) All existing and proposed points of egress/ingress
showing widths at property lines, turning radii
' abutting rights-of-way with indicated center line,
width, paving width, existing and proposed median
cuts , and intersections of streets and driveways.
4) Vehicular circulation system showing location and
dimension for all driveways, parking spaces, parking
lot aisles, service roads, loading areas, fire lanes,
emergency access ( if necessary) , public and private
streets, alleys, sidewalks, bikepaths, direction of
traffic flow, and traffic control devices.
' 5 ) Landscaping plan in accordance with the provisions of
Article XXV.
6 ) Location, access and screening detail of trash enclo-
sures.
' 7) Location and screening detail of rooftop equipment.
8 ) Location and detail of signage.
1 9) Lighting location, style and mounting.
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gtions approved by the _ ions from all directions indicating
irector of planning. 3 Dlors. Interior floor plans may be
«dards.
i antifying size and direction of
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Ly to restrict design freedom sr and sewer lines, fire hydrants,
architecture in connection with rant to proposed building.
ever, it is in the best
high standards of archi- D8 3 hazardous materials, use and
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ity with surrounding struc-
itectural plans shall be
her qualified person accep- s rotection system. II ing and shall show the
rmation as may be required by the
the building; I
rds. In evaluating a site and building
building materials; Dn and city council shall consider its
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B elements and objectives of the city's
es; and s.9 including the comprehensive plan, II Dr ag, and other plans that may be adopted;
ainers and of heating,
ioning equipment. t is ordinance;
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sed concrete panels and site in its natural state to the
rmitted. Acceptable __ Dy minimizing tree and soil removal and
tured surfaces, exposed ;1 ages to be in keeping with the general
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ing. The use of metal on ;r goring developed or developing areas;
mited to trim detailing
1 and glass curtain walls. rn aious relationship of buildings and
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ding seam and similar) r tural site features and with existing
be allowed. 3 having a visual relationship to the
mechanical equipment and
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hall be enclosed with - - Tonal and harmonious design for struc-
principal structure. Low ares, with special attention to the
ical units which blend in
may be exempt from the
se of order for the buildings and uses
ar provision of a desirable environment
provided for all new and s, visitors and general community; II
ures. On sites where,
rooftop mechanical systems ... Location of open space and landscaping;
te locations, structural
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ares, colors and details of construc-
sssion of the design concept and the
te and Landscaping. The Y E the same with the adjacent and neigh-
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ents shall be held jointly tt as and uses; and
their property and
a healthy, neat and orderly a sdestrian circulation, including walk- II bris. Plants and ground DI hives and parking in terms of location
d site or landscape plan ;cess points to the public streets,
within three months of __ Dr drives and access points, general
e time for compliance may :t stion, separation of pedestrian and
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irector of planning in
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IISection 20-118. Retaining Walls. Retaining walls exceeding
five feet in height, including stage walls which cumulatively
II exceed five feet in height, must be constructed in accordance
with plans prepared by a registered engineer or landscape architect.
I Section 20-119 . Landscaping Financial Guarantee Required.
When screening, landscaping or other similar improvements to
property are required by this ordinance, a performance bond shall
be supplied by the owner in an amount equal to at least 120%
I value of such screening, landscaping, or other improvements . The
security must be satisfatory to the city and shall be conditioned
upon reimbursement of all expenses incurred by the city for engi-
1 neering, legal or other fees in connection with making or
completing such improvements. The guarantee shall be provided
prior to the issuance of any building permit and shall be valid
for a period of time equal to one full growing season after the
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date of installation of the landscaping. The city may accept a
letter of credit, cash escrow or bond. In the event construction
of the project is not completed within the time prescribed by
I building permits and other approvals, the city may, at its
option, complete the work required at the expense of the owner
and the surety.
IThe city may allow an extended period of time for completion
of all landscaping if the delay is due to conditions which are
reasonably beyond the control of the developer. Extensions which
I may not exceed nine months , may be granted due to seasonal or
weather conditions . When an extension is granted, the city shall
require such additional security as it deems appropriate.
IISection 20-120. Maintenance of the Site. It shall be the
obligation of the owner to maintain the site in a manner con-
I sistent with the approved site and building plan. Unapproved
alterations are in violation of this ordinance.
Section 20-121. Issuance of Building Permit and Certificate of
I Occupancy. A building permit may be issued if the proposed
construction conforms to the approval granted by the city.
A certificate of occupancy may be withheld if construction is not
I consistent with the terms of plan approval and will not be issued
until the terms of plan approval are met. Minor changes to the
approved site plan may be made after review and approval by the
director of planning in accordance with Section 20-113. Major
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changes shall require the submission of another site plan review
application.
This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and
publication.
I Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this
day of February, 1990.
ATTEST:
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1 Don Ashworth, City Clerk/Manager Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on , 1990)
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. '
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO DIVISION XI, SITE PLAN REVIEW
PROCEDURES, ORDINANCE SUMMARY
On February , 1990, the City Councl adopted a Zoning
Ordinance amendment that provides additional direction and
standards related to the site plan review procedure. It creates
an intent statement, allows the City to establish conditions of
approval , creates a requirement for the posting of financial
guarantees for site improvements and clarifies administrative
review functions.
Enforcement of this ordinance shall be subject to the provi-
sions of the zoning ordinance. This ordinance is in full force
commencing on the date of publication of this summary.
Don Ashworth
City Manager
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on , 1990) '