3 Subdivision Saratoga Addition, Doug Hansen
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PC DATE: 8/5/98
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CC DATE: 8/10/98
CASE #: 98-2 PUD; 98-3 REZ
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STAFF REPORT
PROPOSAL:l.
Request for the subdivision of a 6.6+/- acre parcel into two parcels (2.75 ac. &
3.85 ac.), one which will be developed as City Center Park and the other parcel is
proposed to be utilized as multi-family residential development with up to 30
additional dwelling units.
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Request for the rezoning:
a. A portion to 01, Office Institutional for City Center Park (2.75 acres)
b. A portion to PUD-R, Planned Unit Development, Residential, to permit high
density residential development (3.85 acres)
LOCATION:
South of Santa Vera Drive and West of Laredo Drive
APPLICANT:
City of Chanhassen
690 City Center Drive
Chanhassen, MN 553 17
Doug Hansen
11969 Shore Drive
Spicer, MN 56288
PRESENT ZONING:
R-12. High Density Residential
ACREAGE:
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DENSITY:
12 units per acre
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
N - PUDR, Planned Unit Development, Residential (Single Family)
S - 01, Office Institutional (City Center ParklChanhassen Elementary)
E - PUDR, Planned Unit Development, Residential (Single Family)
W - R-4, Mixed Low Density Residential (Twinhomes)
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PHYSICAL CHARACTER:
The site is wooded in the southern portion. Sixteen multiple
family units exist on the site.
2000 LAND USE PLAN:
High Density Residential
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City/Hansen PUD 98-2
August 10, 1998
Page 2
PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE
Staff will give a verbal update of the meeting held on August 5, 1998.
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is proposing to subdivide 6.6 acres into 2 lots. One 2.75 acre parcel will be
purchased by the City and utilized for City Center Park. The remaining 3.85 acre parcel will be
utilized for up to 30 additional multi-family units. The property is currently zoned R-12, High
Density Residential and the proposal calls for rezoning it to PUD, Planned Unit Development,
Residential and 01, Office Institutional. Part of the reason for the use of a PUD is to permit the
applicant to develop a multi-family project. With the purchase of part of the site, the
development would exceed impervious surface coverage.
Both lots meet the minimum requirements of the zoning ordinance as relates to the area, width
and depth. The site is located south of Santa Vera Drive and north of the Chanhassen
Elementary School. Access to the parcels will be provided via Santa Vera Drive and Laredo
Drive.
The southern portion of the site is wooded and contains an ag-urban wetland. Since the western-
most parcel will be developed as a park, tree plantings are proposed for that area. When the
eastern parcel is developed, staff will require that tree stands be preserved where feasible.
Staff is recommending that the concept and preliminary PUD including the subdivision, and the
rezonings be approved with the appropriate conditions.
BACKGROUND
The City ofChanhassen is purchasing the western 2.75 acres of the 6.6 +/- acre parcel for City
Center Park. This is proposed to be rezoned to 01, Office Institutional. The remaining 3.85
acres is proposed to be rezoned to PUD-R. This parcel may be development with up to 30 multi-
family residential units. This is conceptual. Sixteen multi-family units currently exist on the
site.
In 1977, Saratoga 1 sl and 2nd Additions were approved. The subject parcel was platted as Outlot
B. In the next year, a PUD was approved for the Santa Vera Apartments, which are located on
the northwest portion of the parcel. Staff has not determined how the apartments were approved
to be built on an outlot. The zoning ordinance does not permit buildings to be built on outlots.
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August 10, 1998
Page 3
REZONING
Parkland
The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from R-12, High Density Residential to 01,
Office Institutional. The area to the north is zoned R-4, Mixed Low Density Residential, and the
area to the east and west is zoned Planned Unit Development Residential and is guided for High
Density Residential.
The 2000 Land Use Plan shows this area designated for development as High Density
Residential, 8-16 units per acre.
This area is in the MUSA area. Staff is recommending approval ofthe rezoning to 01. As part
of the update ofthe Comprehensive Plan, the City will amend the land use to Public/Semi-Public
to make it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Parks are permitted uses in the High Density
Residential districts.
Multi-Family
The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 3.85 acres from R-12 to PUD, Planned Unit
Development. There is one component to the PUD: multi-family. The following review
constitutes our evaluation of the PUD request. The review criteria is taken from the intent
section of the PUD Ordinance.
Section 20-501. Intent
Planned unit developments offer enhanced flexibility to develop a site through the relaxation of
most normal zoning district standards. The use of the PUD zoning also allows for a greater
variety of uses, internal transfer of density, construction phasing, and a potential for lower
development costs. In exchange for this enhanced flexibility, the City has the expectation that
the development plan will result in a significantly higher quality and more sensitive proposal than
would have been the case with the other more standard zoning districts.
FINDINGS
It will be the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate that the City's expectations are to be
realized as evaluated against the following criteria:
1. Preservation of desirable site characteristics and open space and protection of sensitive
environmental features, including steep slopes, mature trees, creeks, wetlands, lakes and
scemc VieWS.
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August 10, 1998
Page 4
Findinl!. The PUD creates design standards to permit development flexibility which will
preserve a stand of mature trees and provide connectivity between future residential
development and future park.
2. More efficient and effective use ofland, open space and public facilities through mixing
of land uses and assembly and development of land in larger parcels.
Findinl!. Open space will be preserved in conjunction with the development of the high
density residential development.
3. High quality of design and design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both
existing and planned. Site planning, landscaping and building architecture should reflect
higher quality design than is found elsewhere in the community.
Findinl!. The PUD design standards will require a higher quality development than
would normally be required for R-12 properties.
4. Sensitive development in transitional areas located between different land uses and along
significant corridors within the city will be encouraged.
Findinl!. The PUD design standards will require sensitivity in development.
5. Development which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Findinl!. The parcel is guided high density residential, which permits up to 16 units per
acre.
6. Parks and open space. The creation of public open space may be required by the city.
Such park and open space shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Park Plan and
overall trail plan.
Findinl!. The preservation of the trees will be required in the south portion when the site
develops. The application is consistent with the Comprehensive Park Plan as the adjacent
property will be developed for City Center Park.
7. Provision of housing affordable to all income groups if appropriate with the PUD.
Findinl!. The units will be market rate.
8. Energy conservation through the use of more efficient building designs and sitings and
the clustering of buildings and land uses.
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August 10, 1998
Page 5
Findin2. The design standards will make the development more efficient.
9. Use of traffic management and design techniques to reduce the potential for traffic
conflicts. Improvements to area roads and intersections may be required as appropriate.
Findin2. The appropriate traffic management techniques will be utilized.
Summary of Rezonin2 to PUD
Rezoning the property to PUD provides the applicant with flexibility, but allows the city to
request additional improvements and the site's unique features can be better protected. The
flexibility in standards allows the disturbed areas to be further removed from the unique features
of the site. In return for the flexibility, the city is receiving:
Development that is consistent with Comprehensive Plan
Preservation of desirable site amenities: trees and wetland
Sensitive development in transitional areas; and
More efficient use of land
GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE
As part of the PUD design standards the City will permit up to 30 additional multi-family
residential units. A separate site plan review will be required prior to the development of any
additional units.
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD high density residential development. The use of the
PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more
sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. The development shall
proceed through site plan review based on the development standards outlined below. The PUD
requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural standards and site
design.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in this zone should be limited to multi-family residential uses. An additional 30
units of multi-family residential may be development on the site.
Multi-family Residential- This shall be defined as multi-storied apartments or condominium units.
City/Hansen PUD 98-2
August 10, 1998
Page 6
Prohibited uses
. Townhouses
. Detached Townhouses
. Detached Single Family Homes
c. Setbacks
The development is regulated by the PUD Standards. The following setbacks shall apply:
Street Frontage Minimum Setback Building/Parking
Laredo Drive 50/50
Saratoga Drive 50/50
Santa Vera Drive 50/50
Interior Lot Line 15/50
The PUD standard for hard surface coverage is 65%.
d. Building Materials and Design
1. The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural
standards and site design. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material
compatible to the building.
2. All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Major exterior surfaces of all walls shall
be face brick, stucco with metal, wood, rock face block and stone accents. The structure
shall have a pitched roof.
3. Block shall have a weathered face or be polished, fluted, or broken face.
4. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure.
5. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material or
camouflaged to blend into the building or background. Wood screen fences are prohibited.
All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be fully screened by compatible materials.
6. Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate and/or other
patterning. All walls shall be given added architectural interest through building design or
appropriate landscaping. The building(s) shall have varied and interesting detailing. The
use of a solid wall unrelieved by architectural detailing, such as change in materials,
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August 10, 1998
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change in color, fenestrations, or other significant visual relief provided in a manner or at
intervals in keeping with the size, mass, and scale of the wall and its views from public
ways shall be prohibited.
7. Space for recycling shall be provided.
8. There shall be no underdeveloped sides of building. All elevations visible from the street
shall receive nearly equal treatment and visual qualities.
f. Site Landscaping and Screening
1. Landscaping along street frontages shall comply with Buffer yard standard B. Interior lot
lines shall comply with buffer yard A, 10 feet il). width. A landscape plan must be presented
for approval with the site plan review process.
2. Storage of material outdoors is prohibited unless it has been approved under site plan
reVIew.
g. Signage
1. Signage shall comply with the sign ordinance for residential districts.
2. All signs shall require a separate sign permit.
h. Lighting
1. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 1/2
candle at the property line. Light fixtures shall not be more than 20 feet in height. This
does not apply to street lighting.
i. Alternative Access
1. Separate pedestrian access shall be provided from the site to the public sidewalk and trail
system.
SUBDIVISION REVIEW
The applicant is proposing to subdivide a 6.6+/- acre parcel into one 2.75 acre parcel and a 3.85
acre parcel. One parcel is to be utilized as City Center Park and the other parcel is proposed to
be utilized for additional multi-family residential units.
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August 10, 1998
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WETLANDS
An ag-urban wetland is present in the extreme southeast portion of the site. A 50 foot building
setback shall be required from the edge of the wetland. The wetland will be required to be
delineated at the time of site plan review.
UTILITIES
Utilities are available to the site.
STREETS
Access will be provided via Laredo Drive and Santa Vera Drive.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Park and trail fees will be required upon review of the site plan for the multi-family residential
development.
RECOMMENDA TION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following motions:
"The City Council approves the conceptual and preliminary approval PUD #98-2."
"The City Council approves the subdivision (SUB #98-7) of Outlot B by creating two lots of2.75
acres and 3.85 acres with the following conditions.
1. The applicant shall enter into a Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement with the City.
2. Future development must comply with the development design standards;
3. The wetland shall be delineated at the time of site plan approval."
"The City Council approves waiving the second reading of the rezoning." and
"The City Council approves the rezoning (#98-3 REZ) of2.75 acres (Lot 1, Block 1, Saratoga
3rd) from R-12 to 01 and rezone 3.85 acres (Lot 2, Block 1, Saratoga 3rd) from R-12 to PUD-R
and waives second and final reading."
City/Hansen PUD 98-2
August 10, 1998
Page 9
ATTACHMENTS
1. Application
2. Survey of City Center Park
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
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_ Comprehensive Plan Amendment _ Temporary Sales Permit
- Conditional Use Permit - Vacation of ROW/Easements
- Interim Use Permit - Variance
_ Non-conforming Use Permit - Wetland Alteration Permit
.L Planned Unit Development* _ Zoning Appeal
",/ Rezoning _ Zoning Ordinance Amendment
_ Sign Permits ,
_ Sign Plan Review _ Notification Sign
- Site Plan Review* --X- Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost"
($50 CUP/SPRlVACNARlWAP/Metes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
L Subdivision* TOTAL FEE $ NIA
A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
application.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
"Twenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8W' X 11" reduced copy of
transparency for each plan sheet.
** Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract
\lOTE .. When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
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