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CHANHASSEH
PC DATE: 2/16/00
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CC DATE: 3/13/00
REVIEW DEADLINE: 3/14/00
CASE #: SPR #00-03
STAFF
By: GenerouslHempel
REPORT
PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting site plan review and a parking lot setback variance to permit
parking 8 feet rrom the property line for a two-story 2,464 sq. ft. office building, Financial Interiors
Office.
LOCATION: The southeast comer of Dakota Avenue and Lake Drive East, Lot I, Block 2, Chan
Haven Plaza
APPLICANT:
Jack Christenson
15411 Villages Woods Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
PRESENT ZONING: BH, Highway Business District, and
HC-I, Highway Corridor District
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Commercial
ACREAGE: 0.50 acre site
DENSITY: FAR. 0.11
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is proposing a small, two story office building for infill
development on Lake Drive and Dakota Avenue. The proposed building will be residential in
appearance. The site is severely constrained for development due to large setback requirements and
right-of-way acquisition for Lake Drive.
Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING:
The City's discreûon in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed
project complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets those standards, thç City must then
approve the site plan. This is a quasi-judicial decision.
The City's discreûon in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the proposed
project meets the standards of the Zoning Ordinance for a variance. The City has a relaûvely high level
of discretion with a variance because the applicant is seeking a deviation rrom established standards.
This is a quasi-judicial decision.
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PROPOSALÆUMMARY
The applicant is proposing a two story office building design to resemble a single family home.
The building elevaûon consists of a beige-gray artificial stone (Trilite River Rock - Mos blend)
base around the east, north and west sides of the building. The primary siding material is a beige
eight inch horizontal vinyl siding (ABTCO Vinyl "Fieldbrook"). A beige cedar plywood band
runs horizontally along the building and will serve as the sign band area. This band will be
bordered by six inch bands of grayish (917 Weather bamboard) cedar. Soffits and facial will be
khaki (ABTCO "Cedar Creek) colored aluminum. The sloped roof consists of dark brown
(Ownes Coming "Oakridge 40" Driftwood) asphalt shingles. Windows are flanked by blue-
green (322 Mountain Spruce) shutters. The entrance, at the east end of the building, is flanked by
beige colored columns at the comers of the portical.
The adjacent zoning and land uses are as follows: N - BH, Lake Drive and McDonalds, S - RSF,
single family homes, E - lOP, DataServ, W - RSF, single family homes. Water and sewer service
is available to the property. The site slopes gradually to the west from a high point of937 to a
low of933. Extensive landscaping exists along the southern property line. This landscaping
shall remain. Fencing rrom adjacent property encroaches approximately ten feet on to the site.
The site, while small and severely constrained for development, is relatively flat and suitable for
development. The existing trees along the south property line will be preserved.
The proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan and complies with the site
plan review requirements. The proposed variance is partially a result of the taking of additional
right-of-way for Lake Drive and thus deserving of the minor variance. The use of the site for an
office is the least intrusive use adjacent to the residential areas. Staff is recommending approval
of the site plan subject to the conditions of the staff report.
BACKGROUND
On May 10, 1982, the Chanhassen City Council approved the final plat for Chan Haven Plaza
creating three lots on two blocks and the right-of-way for Lake Drive East.
In 1989 as part of the construction of Lake Drive East, the City acquired additional right-of-way
for Lake Drive rrom Lot I, Block 2, Chan Haven Plaza.
LANDSCAPING
Existing trees cover approximately 1/3 of the site. A mix of evergreens and deciduous trees
appear to be in rows towards the southern property line. These were most likely planted by the
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neighboring homes as a buffer rrom the commercial development across Lake Drive East.
According to the proposed plans, some of this buffer will remain. Landscaping required for the
proposed development is shown in the following table.
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Boulevard trees - Lake 10 overstory trees 6 evergreens
Drive East and Dakota
Ave.
Buffer yard B* - Lake 2 overstory trees 0 overstory trees
Drive East 2 understory trees 0 understory trees
4 shrubs 0 shrubs
Buffer yard B* - Dakota 2 overstory trees 0 overstory trees
Ave. 2 understory trees 4 understory (evergreens)
4 shrubs 0 shrubs
Buffer yard D* - South 4 overstory trees (existing vegetation)
property line (220') II understory trees >4 overstory trees
15 shrubs > II understory trees
19 shrubs
Parking lot 321 ft2landscape area >321 ft2landscape area
I oversto tree 0 oversto tree
own IS 00 t e tot requl p antmgs. ccor mg to City u er yar or mance, e prOject eve oper IS responsl e for only 75% of the
required plantings. Abutting property owners may plant the remaining 25% on their property.
City ordinance permits parking lots closer to the right-of-way if the applicant can demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the city that 100 percent screen is provided at least five feet above the adjacent
parking lot. Acceptable screening is to be comprised ofberming and landscaping. The applicant
shall revise the parking lot landscaping to provide acceptable screening.
The applicant does not meet minimum landscape requirements for boulevard trees, parking lot
trees or buffer yard plantings along Lake Drive East and Dakota Avenue. Staff recommends that
the applicant revise the landscape plan to meet minimum ordinance requirements.
GRADING
The lot is fairly flat in elevation with wooded areas around the south and west edge of the site.
Site grading will be limited to the northerly half of the site, which will retain most of the
landscape features along the southerly perimeter. Staff does not anûcipate importing or
exporting of materials to develop the site.
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DRAINAGE
The site currently sheet drains towards the west (Dakota Avenue). The proposed drainage plan
will maintain the westerly sheet flow drainage to Dakota Avenue with the exception of the new
parking lot area. The parking lot storm water runoff will be collected in a proposed storm sewer
catch basin located in the northwest comer of the parking lot. The catch basin will convey runoff
to the existing storm sewer in Lake Drive East, which will convey the runoff to a storm water
pond for pretreatment. The plans propose an 8-inch concrete pipe between the new and existing
catch basins. Staff believes this pipe should be increased in size to a l2-inch diameter pipe. The
storm sewer will be privately owned and maintained upon completion. The appropriate permits
will be necessary from the City's Building Department. Staff also requests the applicant provide
the City with detailed stormwater drainage calculations for a IO-yr and 100-year, 24-hour event
for both pre- and post-development conditions. The documentation is necessary to ensure that
the existing storm sewer system has the capacity to accommodate the proposed development.
UTILITIES
Municipal sanitary sewer and water exists in both Dakota Avenue and Lake Drive East.
However, no individual service has been extended to the property. The plan proposes sewer and
water connecûons rrom Dakota Ave. Staffhas reviewed the utility locations and recommends
that the sanitary sewer alignment follow the proposed water service to minimize street openings
and inconvenience to motorists. Connection to the sewer and watermain will require traffic
control measures in accordance with Appendix B of the Minnesota Manual on Traffic Control
Devices. Dakota A venue serves as the main access point to the Chanhassen Estates
neighborhood to the south, therefore, the applicant will be required to maintain one lane of traffic
on Dakota A venue at all times during the utility extension/connection. If Dakota A venue needs
to be closed, a detour route and traffic control signage plan will need to be submitted to the city
for review and approval.
According to a search of the assessment history on the parcel, the parcel has not been previously
assessed for sewer and water. The 2000 sanitary sewer and water connection charges are $4,075
each. In addition, the applicant will be responsible for water and sanitary sewer hook up charges
in the amount of$I,300 and $1,694, respectively. The applicant would be entitled to a credit
against the sewer and water connection charges for the cost of extending sewer and water service
rrom Dakota Lane to the property line.
In conjunction with the utility extension to the parcel and curb cut on Lake Drive East, the
applicant will need to supply the City with a financial guarantee in the form of a letter of credit or
cash escrow to guarantee street restoraûon. Staff recommends a financial escrow in the amount
of $4,000 to guarantee street and boulevard restoration.
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EROSION CONTROL
The site plan does not propose any erosion control measures. The applicant will need to prepare
an erosion control plan in accordance with the City's Best Management Pracûce Handbook to be
submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of the building permit. Erosion control
fencing shall be placed around the grading limits. A rock construcûon entrance shall be added at
the driveway entrance off of Lake Drive East.
PARKING LOT CIRCULATION
The site is proposed to be accessed rrom Lake Drive East. Lake Drive East is a collector road
and listed as a Municipal State Aid route. Parking is prohibited along both sides of Lake Drive
East. A sidewalk is located along the north side of Lake Drive East &om Dakota Avenue to Dell
Road. Overall, the parking configuration and drive aisles appear to function well rrom a traffic
circulation standpoint. Staff does recommend that the 22 foot wide driveway entrance from Lake
Drive East be increased to 24 feet wide. The new driveway entrance is proposed approximately
across rrom the two McDonald's entrances on the north side of Lake Drive East
The City has street lights that mayor may not be impacted along Lake Drive East in conjunction
with the driveway entrance to the site. The applicant will be responsible for all street light
relocation including conduit and wiring. The City requires that the driveway access points on
collector-type streets of industrial developments be constructed with concrete aprons in
accordance with the City's Detail Plate No. 5207. The applicant will be required to provide
financial security boulevard restoraûon (sod) and curb replacement. This amount has already
been included in the $4,000 escrow previously discussed in the Utilities portion of this report.
LIGHTING/SIGNAGE
The applicant is not proposing the installation of additional general parking lot lighting poles for
the parking lot area. The plans propose that a wall mounted lighting unit be provided on the
north side of the building. This wall unit must be shielded rrom direct off site view.
The applicant has not provided a specific sign plan for the development. They have shown the
approximate sign area for the building. Any signage for the site would need to comply with the
City Sign Ordinance. A separate sign permit shall be required for each sign.
SITE PLAN FINDINGS
In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance
with the following:
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(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 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:
a. An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and
provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general
community;
b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
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
d. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives
and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public
streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior
circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement
and amount of parking.
(6) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision
for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light
and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations
which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
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Finding: Subject to the revisions contained in the staff report, the proposed site plan is
consistent with all plans and specifications and design standards of the zoning code and
site plan standards established for the city.
VARIANCE FINDINGS
Section 20-58: A variance may be granted only if all of the following criteria are met:
a. That the literal enforcement of this Chapter would cause undue hardship. "Undue
hardship" means 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 five hundred (500) feet of it. The intent of this provision is
not to allow a proliferation of variances, but to recognize that in developed
neighborhoods pre-existing standards exist. Variances that blend with these pre-existing
standards without departing rrom them meet this criteria.
Finding: The proposed variance to permit the construction of the parking lot would be
located sufficiently behind the curb line to permit the storage of snow. It would be a
significant hardship if the city were to require that the development meet the parking
setback due to the significant siting constraints on the site.
b. That the conditions upon which a petition for a variance is based are not applicable,
generally, to other property within the same zoning classification.
Finding: The site has additional setback requirements and unique site configuration
which make it difficult to meet all the setback requirements.
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or
income potential of the parcel ofland.
Finding: While the development of the property will undoubtedly increase the value of
the property, the development of the comer will enhance the aesthetics of the area of
which this site acts as an entrance and improve the city's tax base.
d. That the alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self-created hardship.
Finding: The hardship is due to the way the site was platted and the addiûonal right-of-
way acquired for Lake Drive.
e. That 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 of land is located.
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Finding: The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare. The
development of the comer will enhance the aesthetics of the area of which this site acts as
an entrance.
f. That the proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increases the
danger of fire, or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property
values within the neighborhood.
Finding: That the proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air
to adjacent property. There will be minimal additional traffic generated due to the
development. The proposed development will comply with all required fire and building
codes. The enhancement of the site will not affect property values within the
neighborhood.
PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 16,2000, to hear the proposed
development of the two-story, 2,464 square foot office building and a two foot variance request
for the parking setback. The Planning Commission voted five for and none against a motion
recommending approval of site plan #00-03. (They also pointed out that while the Findings for
the variance were included, the actual motion approving the variance was not). The Planning
Commission motion was subject to the conditions of the staff report with modification to
condition 5 adding "The proposed landscape plan will also include a detailed tree preservation
plan." and conditions "20. Staff shall investigate the possibility of a crosswalk on the east side of
Dakota Avenue between the subject site and McDonald's., 21. Should parking ever exceed the
lot limits, no parking signs should be installed on Dakota Avenue between Lake and Erie on the
west and Lake and Cheyenne on the east, and 22. The variance request is approved based on the
Findings in the staff report".
Staff has incorporated the variance approval as part of the essence of the motion, rather than as a
separate condition of approval. Proposed condition # 20 is direcûon to staff and should not be
included as a condition of approval since the city is in control of this issue. Staff notes that City
Council must pass a resolution creating no parking areas. However, the developer or site owner
could be responsible for the costs of signage along Dakota if site parking spills over on to the
street.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following motion:
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"The City Council approves Site Plan #00-03 with a two foot variance for the parking setback to
permit parking eight feet rrom the property line, plans prepared by Hickey Thorstenson Grover,
LTD, dated received January 14,2000, subject to the following conditions:
I. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the necessary
security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration and landscaping.
2. Separate sign permits are required for each sign.
3. The wall mounted lighting unit on the north side of the building must be shielded from direct
off site view.
4. The applicant shall revise the parking lot landscaping to provide acceptable screening.
5. The applicant shall revise the proposed landscape plan to meet minimum landscape ordinance
requirements prior to the issuance of the building permit. The proposed landscape plan will
also include a detailed tree preservation plan.
6. Two exits are required rrom the basement if it will be used for any purpose other than
building mechanical or equipment service. Using it for storage would require two exits.
7. If the building is not protected with an automatic sprinkler system, the usable space under the
first story (basement) must be protected on the basement side by one-hour fire-resistive
construction and be provided with a solid wood or 20-minute rated door.
8. The utility plan will be reviewed when plans are submitted for permits.
9. The building owner and or their representative should meet with the Inspections Division as
early as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
10. The applicant shall provide the City with a financial security in the amount of $4,000 to
guarantee boulevard and street restoration. The security shall be provided in the form of a
letter of credit or cash escrow. The security shall be supplied to the City prior to issuance of
a bliildingpermit.
I \. No berming or landscaping shall be permitted within Lake Drive East right-of-way.
12. A detailed grading, drainage, and erosion control plan shall be submitted with the building
permit application for City review and approval. The plan shall include type I silt fence
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around the perimeter of the grading limits and a rock construction entrance. The proposed
8"diameter storm sewer line shall be increased to a 12" diameter line.
\3. The applicant shall be responsible for sanitary sewer and water hook up and connection
charges at time of building permit issuance. The applicant will be entitled to a credit against
the sanitary sewer and water connection fees for the cost of extending the sanitary sewer and
water service from the existing main in Dakota A venue to the property line.
14. The applicant shall be responsible for any repairs or relocations of the City's street light
system along Lake Drive East.
15. The applicant's engineer shall provide detailed storm sewer calculations for a 10-year and
100-year, 24-hour storm event for pre- and post-development conditions to the City Engineer
tò review and approve prior to issuance of a building permit.
16. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e.
Watershed District, and comply with their conditions of approval.
17. The driveway access point on to Lake Drive East shall be constructed with a concrete
driveway apron in accordance with City Detail Plate No. 5207.
18. The proposed sanitary sewer and water services shall be combined in the same trench to
minimize street openings. The applicant and/or their designee shall provide traffic control
measures during the sanitary sewer and water extension across Dakotâ A venue in accordance
with Appendix B of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. One lane of
traffic must be maintained at all times on Dakota Lane. If Dakota A venue needs to be closed,
a detour route and traffic control signage plan will need to be submitted to the city for review
and approval prior to construction.
19. Construction traffic to the site shall be limited to Dakota Avenue. Parking along Lake Drive
East and Dakota Lane shall be prohibited.
20. Should parking ever exceed the lot limits, the developer or site owner shall be responsible for
the cost of "No Parking" signs installed on Dakota Avenue between Lake Drive and Erie
Avenue on the west side of the street and Lake Drive and Cheyenne Avenue on the east side
ofthe street."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Findings of Fact and Recommendation
2. Development Review Application
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3. Reduced Landscaping Plan
4. Reduced Floor Plan .
5. Reduced Building Elevations
6. Memo rrom Mark Littfin to Robert Generous dated 1/26/00
7. Public Hearing Noûce and Mailing List
8. Planning Commission Minutes of2/l6/00
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
INRE:
Application of Financial Interiors for Site Plan Review and a Setback Variance for
the parking lot (00-3 SPR)
On February 16, 2000, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly
schedule meeting to consider the application of Financial Interiors for a site plan review and
setback variance for the parking lot for the property located at the southeast comer of Dakota
A venue and Lake Drive East, Lot 1, Block 2, Chan Haven Plaza. The Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing on the proposed site plan and variance which was preceded by
published and mailed notice. The Planning Commission heard testimony from all interested
persons wishing to speak and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
I. The property is currently zoned Highway Business District, BH.
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for commercial.
3. The legal description of the property is: Lot I, Block 2, Chan Haven Plaza.
4. Section 20-110:
(I) Is consistent 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) Is consistent with this division;
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(3) Preserves 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 or developing areas;
(4) Creates a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site
features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relaûonship to the
development;
(5) Creates a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
a. An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and
provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general
community;
b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
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
d. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives
and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public
streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior
circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement
and amount of parking.
(6) Protects 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.
5. The planning report #00-03 dated February 16, 2000, prepared by Robert
Generous is incorporated herein.u
RECOMMENDATION
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The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the site
plan review.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 16th day of February, 2000.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
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APPLICANT: Jack Christenson
15411 Village Woods Drive
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
612-949-2866
ARCIDTECT: HTG Architects
9300 Hennepin Town Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
612-278-8880 (Phil Blasko)
SURVEYOR: Schoell & Madson, Inc.
10580 Wayzata Blvd. Suite I
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305
612-546-7601 (Kenneth Adolf)
OWNER OF RECORD: Chanhassen Holding Co.
14201 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345
612-935-3486
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LOT I, BLOCK 2, CHAN HAYEN PLAZA, CHANHASSEN
I intend to use this site to costruct an office building for my interior design firm which is
named Financial Interiors.
Financial Interiors is a commercial interior design firm specializing in bank interiors.
Our market area stretches about 300 miles in all directions rrom Chanhassen.
We currently have four employees and anticipate a maximum of six.
Our non-employee visitors to the office consist primarily of manufacturers representatives
on the average of 3-5 times per week. Currently all client meetings are held off-site.
The building we are proposing is a two-story wood frame structure to be designed in
a style more representative of the adjacent residences than a commercial style.
We will make every effort to preserve all of the trees and schrubs on the 50' setback to the
south which abutts the residential lots as well as the trees on the west side of the proposed
building as this is was one aspect of this site which was particularly attractive to us in our
site selection.
We are requesting a variance to reduce the 10' set-back from our north property line to
our parking area. to 8'. When the city of Chanhassen moved our original north. property
line several feet to the south in order to put in Lake Drive East it put an additional burden
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
FROM:
Mark Littfin. Fire Marshal
DATE:
January 26, 2000
SUBJECT:
Site Plan Review and Setback Variance for a two-story 2,464 square
foot office building on a .50 acre site on property zoned BH, Highway
Business District, located at the southeast corner of Dakota A venue and
Lake Drive East on Lot I, Block 2, Chan Haven Plaza, Financial
Interiors Office, Jack Christianson.
Planning Case: 00-3 Site Plan.
¡ have reviewed the site plan for the above project. In order to comply with the Chanhassen
Fire DepartmentiFire prevention Division, [ have the foJlowing fire code or city
ordinance/policy requirements. The site plan is based on the available information submitted at
this time. If additional plans or changes are submitted, the appropriate code or policy items win
be addressed.
No comments or concerns at this time.
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~ Cit}' ofChflllbassen. A fT'Owínr community with clean Itzkes, Qualitv schools, a charmin'l downtown. thrivin{l businesses, and beautifùl Darks. A 'lYeat place to Ii/lf. work. and tJlav.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
890 CITY CENTER DRIVE
PROPOSAL: Slta Plan Review for a
Two Story OffIca Building
APPUCANT: .lack Christenson
LOCATION: SE Comer of Dllkotll Ave.
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NOTICE: You are Invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal In your area. The applicant,
Jack ChrIstenson, Is requesting site plan review and setback variance approval for a two-story
2,464 sq. ft. office buDding on a .50 acre site on property zoned BH, Highway Business District, located
at the southeast comer of Dakota Avenue and Lake Drive East on Lot 1, Block 2. Chan Haven Plaza.
FlnancIaIlnterlors OffIce.
What Happens at the MeetIng: The purpose of this public hearing Is to Inform you about the developer's
request and to obtain Input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead
the public hearing through the following steps:
1. staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The Developer will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing Is closed and the Commission discusses project.
Questions and Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop by City HaD 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 Bob at 937-1900 ext. 141. If you choose to submit written comments. It Is helpful to have one
copy to the department In advance of the meeting. Staff wiD provide copies to the Commission.
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10 CIT NTER DR
ASSEN MN 55317
55386
AHNKE BROS INC
100 ARBORETUM DR
ICTORlA MN 55386
VSTEMS CONTROL INC
;55 JAMES AVE S
LOOMINGTON MN 5543 I
ICDONALD'S CORP (22-157)
J BOX 66207
HICAGO IL 60666
INCLAIR MARKETING INC
INCLAIR OIL CORP·PROP TAX DIV
J BOX 30825
ALT LAKE CITY UT 84130
YS PROPERTIES
71 I SHADY OAK RD
OPKINS MN 55343
HANHASSEN HOLDING CO
~201 EXCELSIOR BLVD
OPKINS MN 55343
PM CORPORATION
10 CRAIG KESSEL
300 METRO BLVD #560
tINNEAPOLlS MN 55439
OBERT 0 PAULSEN &
OGER S & DONNA M PAULSEN
306 ERIE AVE
HANHASSEN MN 55317
TERRANCE SR & SANDRA THOMPSO
3820 LINDEN CIR
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
DONALD T SMITH
8012 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
THOMAS M & KRlSTIE A KOTSONAS
8001 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JAMES R & JANICE GILDNER
8003 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 553 I 7
MICHAEL A & CYNTHIA K KOENIG
8005 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PATRICIA M DOLAN
8007 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ALEX A KRENGEL
8009 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JENNY JO PETERSEN
8016 ERIE AVE S
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CLAYTON & MARGARET SODET ANI
8005 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
W ALTER E & ANNE T THOMPSON
8000 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
STEVEN M WENTZEL
8018 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 553 I 7
LOREN R JOHNSON &
MARY KAY KINNEY
80 II CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DANIEL W & MICHELLE LORINSER
8020 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MICHAEL 0 KRAINES &
JULIE A SONDERUP
8002 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CITY OF CHANHASS
C/O SCOT HER
690 CENTER DR
ANHASSEN MN 55317
TERRY J & MARGARET A LEWIS
8013 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 553 I 7
ERIK M & KERRY A SELLMAN
8003 DAKOTA AVE S
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
THOMAS J & SANDRA M KOEPPEN
8009 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
WILLIAM J & EARLA KRAUS
8008 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RALPH W & LYTLE
MARY ANN ROSSUM
8021 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GLENN A & BONNIE LEE HAGEMAN
8021 CHEYENNE SPUR
CHANHASSEN MN 553 I 7
RUSSELL L & VIRGINIA HAMILTON
8019 CHEYENNE SPUR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MICHAEL D & SARAH J PETERSEN
8010 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GERALD H & MARILYN M WASSINK
8004 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
HAROLD H HERRMANN &
PRICILLA B HERRMANN
8024 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MARILYN MARGARET STEWART
8015 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT A & DAWN T LUND
8023 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
STEVEN & EST A KA TKIN
8012 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PATRICIA A HEGSTROM
8005 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOHN Q & DONNA M SOLBERG
8006 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
LEE & PATRICIA JENSEN
8009 DAKOTA CIR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DANIEL P & LINDA M ROBINSON
8014 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GA YLON R & LINDA 0 RUST
8017 CHEYENNE SPUR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ALLAN J & KATHIE J NELSON
8025 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ANTHONY E & LISA M BACHMAN
8008 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RAYMOND & KATHERINE KNIGHT
8077 DAKOTA CIR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
V ALBORG A SWEDBERG
TRUSTEE OF TRUST
8016 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
WALTER & KATHLEEN SCHOLLMAN
8011 DAKOTA CIR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RONALD ALLEN JENSEN &
RENAE LYNN BRIGGS-JENSEN
8027 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CHARLES R BREDEMEIER &
ELIZABETH A BREDEMEIER
8023 CHEYENNE SPUR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PAULINE M CALDWELL
C/O MARGO PHILLIPS
8010 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT W & KATHY A TOENJES
8018 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16,2000
Acting Chairman Conrad called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Alison Blackowiak, Deb Kind, Ladd Conrad, LuAnn Sidney, and
Matt Burton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Craig Peterson and Kevin Joyce
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Generous, Senior Planner; and Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
REOUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW AND SETBACK VARIANCE APPROVAL FOR
A TWO-STORY 2.464 SO. FT. OFFICE BUILDING ON A .50 ACRE SITE ON
PROPERTY ZONED BH. HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT. LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAKOTA AVENUE AND LAKE DRIVE EAST ON LOT 1.
BLOCK 2, CHAN HAVEN PLAZA. FINANCIAL INTERIORS OFFICE. JACK
CHRISTENSON.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item.
Conrad: Any questions for Bob? Anything?
Kind: I have one quick question. Infill, what does that mean?
Generous: That's existing lots that are undeveloped or vacant or under utilized.
Kind: Okay. I've never heard that term before.
Generous: It's like the subdivision that they get in where they have one lot and they make two or
three.
Kind: Okay, thanks.
Blackowiak: Mr. Chair, I have a couple questions for Bob and I think a couple for Dave. First,
dumpster. Garbage. Recycling. Is that going to be in the interior?
Generous: Interior use and they'll carry it out. They'll have to contact them.
Blackowiak: Secondly, I noticed that specifically there's a wood fence that's existing that
appears to encroach into the property and then there seems like there's a portion of a chain link
Planning Commission Meeting - February 16,2000
fence that also encroaches. Is there any change to be made to those or are they going to stay as
is?
Generous: That would be up to the developer. I believe his intention is to leave them stay, but
you're right. The one defmitely encroaches onto the property and so there are issues about that.
But not rrom our standpoint. Basically they're leaving the southern part of the site alone.
Blackowiak: Right. That's what I was curious about.
Generous: So maybe the applicant can address for you.
Blackowiak: Okay, good. Dave, a couple questions. And I think Kate maybe talked to you a
little bit about this. I had talked to Kate about the possibility of either some type of a path on the
south side or a crosswalk. Of course seeing that report on the TV the other night, I don't know
that crosswalks are going to do any good but maybe just sort of an area delineated for people to
cross. What are your feelings on those items?
Hempel: Mr. Chairman, commissioners. There is currently a sidewalk on the north side of Lake
Drive East to the intersection of Dakota. Given the use of this property, which is relatively light,
I guess I really don't see the need for a sidewalk on this site. As far as a crosswalk goes, it would
only be appropriate to have a crosswalk at the intersection of Dakota and Lake Drive East. Have
a striped...
Blackowiak: Right. That's kind of what I was thinking. That there are some areas that are fairly
narrow right along Lake Drive so I don't know that there would necessarily be room even for a
trail, but in the absence of some type of a trail to the east, I would hope that we could at least do a
crosswalk to kind of encourage people to make their dash across Lake Drive at the intersection as
opposed to anywhere else. So what other criteria do we need to look at for a crosswalk?
Hempel: Well one of the criteria, well each intersection would just have them. Typical
crosswalk with the stop situation. That's on Lake Drive and Dakota which is just a matter of
striping the intersection appropriately to designate that as a crosswalk area. There's not a
sidewalk down Dakota. That's probably why it's not been striped in the past but we can certainly
look into that.
Blackowiak: Okay, I would certainly encourage that because I think there is a lot of traffic
coming up rrom that area as it is. I mean I know that I live down a little further south and my
kids and other neighbors often go up to McDonald's and that's a treacherous comer at best to
cross so I would hope we could maybe at least look at that. And then the second thing has to do
with parking. I know that they're talking four employees right now. Six maybe in the future. If
they continue to grow, and if there's overflow parking, what would happen? Since there's
nothing on Lake Drive. I've talked to some neighbors and there was one specifically who asked
me to talk about the possibility of posting a no parking on either side of Dakota if indeed parking
became a problem there, because again that intersection is so bad and you're coming, if you come
out of that neighborhood, you come rrom the south. You're driving north on Dakota Avenue and
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it's, people just don't stop. I mean the people east/west on Lake Drive just simply, I mean it's
kind of an optional thing for them and so I worry that if we're going to have more parking on
either side that that could be a potential problem. And again I'm kind of anticipating something
that may happen in the future but I would at least like to get that on the record for the people that
I talked to that maybe we could keep that in mind and if indeed they do continue to grow, that we
could at least post a portion of that Dakota Avenue so that we don't have any problem with
further visibility reduction on that segment.
Hempel: Yes, we can certainly take a look at that.
Blackowiak: Okay, great. That's it for me, thanks.
Conrad: Anyone else?
Sidney: Yes one question Mr. Chair for Bob. How many motions do we need and how is the
variance included in the conditions or the motion? I don't know if! saw it here.
Generous: Ah, you're right. We could do it in one. Add a condition approving the setback
variance.
Burton: Mr. Chairman, I looked at, the variance proposal is actually there. It's just not made
part of a motion. It's the findings and their recommendation are all there. We could just make
that a condition when we make the motion to add that. I think.
Conrad: Okay, good point. Go for it. Bob, what do you say about impervious surface?
Generous: Oh, they'll be at 30%. They could go up to 65%.
Conrad: They're on at 30? That's wonderful. There's no lighting on the back, right? There's
no security lighting or anything like that?
Generous: There's a small wall pack unit on the north side.
Conrad: Okay. Parking, you didn't do a very good job on the parking analysis. How many stalls
are provided and required?
Generous: There's 11 provided and II required.
Conrad: Okay. Just a point for a staff report Bob. Make sure you mark on the staff report where
the site is located on the map. That's just an aside. Truthfully the applicant, it's really hard to
read the site plan. To figure out where the building is but it won't be back for a while so
anyways, it's a tough site plan to review. Anything else? Okay, we'll open it up for the applicant
to make any presentations if you'd like.
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Jack Christenson: My name is Jack Christenson and I own Financial Interiors. We've been in
business for about 30 years and we design bank interiors throughout the Midwest. Basically we
feel that our building is well suited for this site because of the low traffic volume that we have.
We meet most of our clients off site since most of them are a long ways out of town and basically
it's, as far as growth, I think the building is really only suited, at least in my business, it's really
only suited for a maximum of possibly eight I would say. Although that's I think six is probably
at least my vision is for about six maximum. As Bob mentioned we purposely designed this
building to fit the site with the residential design. One of the things that attracted me to the site
was the natural trees and plantings that were there that I intend to preserve as much as possible.
With regard to the issue about the fence, I did talk to that neighbor and we're going to have an
agreement that allows them to leave their fence because really, I see no point in taking it out at
this point. That's about all I have to say. Unless you have any questions, I'd be happy to take
any quesûons.
Conrad: Landscape plan, how come you brought in a plan that was less than what our
requirements are, just out of curiosity?
Jack Christenson: Well, being unfamiliar with the requirements, I tried to do this over the phone
with the staff and I misunderstood what I was hearing and so I actually went with the tree that
they recommended and I thought there was enough of them but I was quite a bit off and my
answer to that is that we intend to do whatever is required. It's just that ignorance on our part I
guess. We need to site down with the staff and determine exactly what's needed and that's the
way we'll approach it.
Conrad: Anything else?
Sidney: Yes just one comment. As part of the landscaping plan I guess I'd like to see a tree
preservation plan as well. Where you're going to be putting up erosion control barriers and
trying to save the trees. Especially to the south.
Jack Christenson: Okay. I think that's part of the, yeah.
Sidney: I would think so, yeah.
Jack Christenson: Yeah I don't see any problem with any of the issues that were raised by the
staff. I think we can address them all and work through them.
Conrad: Good. Thanks Jack. Okay, this is a public hearing. Any other comments? Anybody
would like to make some points? You folks are the only ones, you're welcome to make some
comments if you'd like. Nothing? Okay. Motion to close public hearing.
Kind moved, Sidney seconded to close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed.
Conrad: Any comments? Any recommendations?
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Blackowiak: I think it looks like a nice plan and my questions were answered and as long as we
can take a look into the crosswalk, parking issues, those are kind of my major hot points right
now and again if the applicant has met with the neighbor regarding the fence, and they've got an
agreement about that, sounds good to me.
Conrad: Okay, Deb.
Kind: I think it's a good plan. I really like how it looks like a house. It fits great.
Conrad: Yeah, that's really cool.
Kind: I agree with the staff report.
Sidney: Looks good to me. I guess the only concern was the saving as many trees as possible.
Conrad: Yeah, it's a good point. Whoever makes the motion, make sure that you talk about the
tree preservation. Make sure you talk about the signage on the street frontage. And then the
crosswalks so whoever makes that, that's a requirement.
Burton: Mr. Chairman, I'd just add a comment that I looked over the variance request and I do
think that this applicant does satisfy the requirements for a variance. In particular I would note
that the hardship in this situation was not their fault entirely. It had to do with the layout of Lake
Drive and so I think it's appropriate to grant a variance in this instance. And I agree with the
other comments.
Conrad: I'm glad you brought that up Matt just for the record. Can I ask for a motion?
Sidney: Mr. Chair, I'll make a motion. The Planning Commission recommends approval of Site
Plan #00-03, plans prepared by Hickey, Thorstenson, Grover, LTD, dated received January 14,
2000, subject to the following conditions and also including Findings of Fact attached. We have
conditions I through 19 and I'd like to modify condition 5 to include the statement, the proposed
landscape plan will also include a detailed tree preservation plan. And I guess I'm going to need
guidance in terms of what you would want to say about the signage.
Conrad: Alison, do you have a comment on how you'd need another condition?
Blackowiak: Yeah, a friendly amendment. Condition 20 that staff would investigate the
possibility of a crosswalk on the east side of Dakota Avenue between the subject site and
McDonald's. Condition number 21. That should parking ever exceed the lot limits, no parking
signs should be installed on Dakota Avenue between I would say Lake and Erie on the west,
Lake and Cheyenne on the east. And then probably condition 22 that we approve the variance
request based on the Findings in the staff report.
Conrad: Do you agree with those?
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Sidney: Sure.
Conrad: Okay. Like the moûon.
Kind: Second.
Conrad: Thanks Deb. Any other comments?
Sidney moved, Kind seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Site
Plan #00-03, plans prepared by Hickey, Thorstenson, Grover, LTD, dated received
January 14, 2000, subject to the following conditions:
I. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the
necessary security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration and landscaping.
2. Separate sign permits are required for each sign.
3. The wall mounted lighting unit on the north side of the building must be shielded rrom
direct off site view.
4. The applicant shall revise the parking lot landscaping to provide acceptable screening.
5. The applicant shall revise the proposed landscaping plan to meet minimum landscape
ordinance requirements prior to the issuance of the building permit. The proposed
landscape plan will also include a detailed tree preservation plan.
6. Two exits are required rrom the basement if it will be used for any purpose other than
building mechanical or equipment service. Using it for storage would require two exits.
7. If the building is not protected with an automatic sprinkler system, the useable space
under the first story (basement) must be protected on the basement side by one-hour fire
resistive construction and be provided with a solid wood or 20 minute rated door.
8. The utility plan will be reviewed when plans are submitted for permits.
9. The building owner and/or their representative should meet with the Inspections Division
as early as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
10. The applicant shall provide the City with a financial security in the amount of $4,000 to
guarantee boulevard and street restoration. The security shall be provided in the form of a
letter of credit or cash escrow. The security shall be supplied to the City prior to issuance
of a building permit.
11. No berming or landscaping shall be permitted within Lake Drive East right-of-way.
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12. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted with the building
permit application for City review and approval. The plan shall include Type I silt fence
around the perimeter of the grading limits and a rock construction entrance. The
proposed 8" diameter storm sewer line shall be increased to a 12" diameter line.
13. The applicant shall be responsible for sanitary sewer and water hook-up and connection
charges at time of building permit issuance. The applicant will be entitled to a credit
against the sanitary sewer and water connection fees for the cost of extending the sanitary
sewer and water service rrom the exisûng main in Dakota Avenue to the property line. -
14. The applicant shall be responsible for any repairs or relocations of the City's street light
system along Lake Drive East.
15. The applicant's engineer shall provide detailed storm sewer calculations for a 10 year and
100 year, 24 hour storm event for pre- and post-development conditions to the City
Engineer to review and approve prior to issuance of a building permit.
16. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies,
i.e. Watershed District, and comply with their conditions of approval.
17. The driveway access point on to Lake Drive East shall be constructed with a concrete
driveway apron in accordance with City Detail Plate No. 5207.
18. The proposed sanitary sewer and water services shall be combined in the same trench to
minimize street openings. Thè applicant and/or their designee shall provide traffic
control measures during the sanitary sewer and water extension across Dakota A venue in
accordance with Appendix B of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices. One lane of traffic must be maintained at all times on Dakota Lane. If Dakota
A venue needs to be closed, a detour route and traffic control signage plan will need to be
submitted to the city for review and approval prior to construction.
19. Construction traffic to the site shall be limited to Dakota Avenue. Parking along Lake
Drive East and Dakota Lane shall be prohibited.
20. Staff shall investigate the possibility of a crosswalk on the east side of Dakota
Avenue between the subject site and McDonald's.
21. Should parking ever exceed the lot limits, no parking signs should be installed on
Dakota Avenue between I would say Lake and Erie on the west, Lake and Cheyenne
on the east.
22. The variance request is approved based on the Findings in the staff report.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
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