D-10.b. Approve Summary Ordinance for Rezoning (requires 4/5 vote) CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Chanhassen is Community for Life-Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Kate Aanenson, AICP, Community Development Director
DATE: July 24, 2017
SUBJ: Approval of Summary Ordinance 625 for Publication Purposes Concerning
Avienda Rezoning—Planning Case#2017-10
PROPOSED MOTION:
"The Chanhassen City Council approves Summary Ordinance 625 for Publication Purposes
Concerning Avienda Rezoning to Planned Unit Development-Regional Commercial, and
incorporating PUD Development Design Standards—Planning Case#2017-10."
City Council approval requires a four-fifths vote.
Attached is a summary ordinance for the rezoning of the Avienda development to Planned Unit
Development-Regional Commercial,which is located south of Lyman Boulevard and west of
Powers Boulevard. This city code amendment was approved by the City Council on July 10,
2017. Due to the length of the code amendment, staff wishes to publish a summary ordinance
for cost-saving purposes. Anyone wishing to review the entire ordinance amendment may do so
at City Hall.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the attached summary ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Summary Ordinance 625.
2. Ordinance 625.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES,MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 625
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE,
THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE,
BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY
The purpose of this ordinance is to rezone all of the lots,blocks and outlots within the plat of
Avienda,from Agricultural Estate(A2)to Planned Unit Development-Regional Commercial, and
to incorporate the following PUD Development Design Standards: Intent, Coordination with Other
Zoning Regulations,Permitted Uses,Minimum Setbacks, Design Standards,Development Site
Coverage and Building Height,Parking Requirements,Landscaping Plan, Signage, and Street
Elements.
A printed copy of Ordinance No. 625 is available for inspection by any person during
regular office hours at the office of the City Manager/Clerk.
PASSED,ADOPTED, AND APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION this 24th day of July
2017,by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen.
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on )
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES,MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.625
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE,THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE,
BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code,the City's zoning ordinance, is hereby
amended by rezoning all property as described below from Agricultural Estate(A2)to Planned Unit
Development-Regional Commercial:
Legal Description
The south half of the southwest quarter, Section 23,Township 116, Range 23, Carver County,
Minnesota, except the following two described tracts:
Line 1. Commencing at the southwest corner of Section 23, Township 116, Range 23; thence
running north on section line 30 feet; thence in a straight line to a point on the south section line
of said section, 30 feet east of the southwest corner of said section; thence west 30 feet to said
section and place of beginning,being a three-cornered piece in southwest corner of said Section
23,Township 116, Range 23; and 2. That part of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter
and the east half of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter,both in Section 23,Township
116 North, Range 23 West, Carver County, Minnesota which lies easterly of Line 2 described
below.
Line 2. Beginning at the south quarter corner of said Section 23; thence run west on an azimuth
of 271 degrees 56 minutes 13 seconds along the south line of said Section 23 for 1634.23 feet to
a point; thence on an azimuth of 00 degrees 43 minutes 24 seconds for 500.11 feet to a point;
thence on an azimuth of 91 degrees 56 minutes 13 seconds for 1173.46 feet to a point; thence on
an azimuth 29 degrees 19 minutes 18 seconds for 152.11 feet to a point; thence on an azimuth of
352 degrees, 57 minutes, 23 seconds for 709.36 feet to a point on the north line of said southeast
quarter of the southwest quarter; thence on an azimuth of 91 degrees 23 minutes 02 seconds
along the north line of said southeast quarter of the southwest quarter for 475.37 feet to the
northeast corner of said southeast quarter of the southwest quarter and there terminating.
Abstract
Together with
Parcel 1:
The north 420.00 feet of the east 414.86 feet of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of
Section 23, Township 116, Range 23, Carver County, Minnesota.
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Parcel 2:
The northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 23,Township 116, Range 23, Carver
County, Minnesota except for the south 658.24 feet thereof; and also except the north 420.00 feet
of the east 414.86 feet thereof.
Parcel 3:
The south 658.24 feet of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 23, Township
116, Range 23, Carver County, Minnesota.
Together with
The northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 23, Township 116 North, Range 23
West, Carver County, Minnesota, except that part of the northeast quarter of the southwest
quarter of Section 23, Township 116 North, Range 23 West, shown as Parcel 64 on Minnesota
Department of Transportation right-of-way Plat No. 10-19, filed 10-19-2004 as Document No.
39930.
Section 2. The rezoning of this property is subject to the following design standards:
AVIENDA
PUD DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
a. Intent
The use of planned unit developments for regional/lifestyle center commercial purposes
should result in a reasonable and verifiable exchange between the city and the developer.
This district is intended to provide for the development of regional and community scale
integrated retail, office,business services,personal services and services to the traveling
public near freeway interchanges. It shall strive to create a self-sustaining pattern of land
uses with cultural, employment, entertainment,housing, shopping, and social
components.
The regional/lifestyle center commercial district is a mixed commercial district with retail
and entertainment uses of a scale and function that serves a regional market. The physical
environment emphasizes an attractive, comfortable walking experience for shoppers and
visitors. It shall be designed to serve pedestrian and mass transit users as well as
automobile traffic. Centers of this type, generally,have at least two major retail anchors
and are characterized by the diversity of mixed retail and service uses. Uses within this
district should complement existing retail users in the other commercial districts.
Development of these centers shall be planned as a group of organized uses and
structures to accommodate a sensitive transition between commercial activities such as
loading,parking of automobiles, lighting and trash collection, and surrounding residential
uses. Such centers shall be designed with one theme, similar architectural style, similar
exterior building materials, and a coordinated landscaping theme,but shall avoid
monotony in design and visual appearance. Vehicle and pedestrian access is coordinated
and logically linked to provide a comprehensive circulation system.
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b. Coordination with Other Zoning Regulations.
The development shall follow the Avienda PUD and City Code.
C. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in this zone should be limited to uses as defined below or similar uses
to those as listed in the Standard Industrial Classification. If there is a question as to the
whether or not a use meets the definition, the Planning Director shall make that
interpretation.
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Uses and location shall be consistent with Development Plan Dated June 13, 2017.
Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in Avienda are all uses that would be part of a vibrant lifestyle center
and as anticipated in the Comprehensive Plan. The following categories of uses were
anticipated in the Comprehensive Plan and the listed uses should be permitted to ensure
the success of the lifestyle center:
1. Entertainment:
a. Arcades and similar uses, accessory to permitted uses
b. Art galleries
c. Bowling alleys
d. Dance, art,music, and similar professional studios
e. Movie theaters
2. Retail sales establishments:
a. Clothing and apparel stores, including shoes,jewelry, accessories, etc.
b. Drug stores and pharmacies.
c. Flower shops without greenhouses.
d. Furniture and home furnishings.
e. Home and furniture stores, including furniture store,home improvement center,
electronic store, appliance store, and similar establishments (only one use of this
type at a maximum of 50,000 square feet)
f. Office supply stores selling items such as electronics, computers and software,
musical instruments and office supplies at retail.
g. General merchandise stores that carry an assortment of merchandise from all the
other categories. Such establishments may include but are not limited to
department store, discount store, and similar establishments (limited to 40,000
square feet for any single user).
h. Miscellaneous retail stores for items such as antiques, articles on consignment,
beauty supply, sporting goods and bicycles,books (except adult book stores),
stationery,jewelry, art,hobbies, crafts, toys, and games, cameras and
photographic supplies, gifts,novelties, and souvenirs, pets and pet supplies,
luggage and leather goods, sewing, needlework, catalog and mail-order, and news
dealers.
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i. Supermarkets and other food and grocery stores such as butcher shops and fish
markets, fruit and vegetable markets, dairy products stores, candy,nut, and
confectionery stores and retail bakeries (limited to only one supermarket not to
exceed 98,000 square feet).
j. Cigar stores as a principle use. Tobacco products and accessories only when
accessory to a principal use.
k. Stores selling interior decorating supplies, such as paint, light fixtures and decor
(limited to 18,000 square feet for any single user).
3. Hospitality and food service establishments including:
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a. Bars and taverns
b. Cafes, delicatessens, food catering establishments
c. Coffee shops and cafes
d. Patio/al fresco dining facilities (accessory to a principal use)
e. Restaurants
4. Hotels (only one hotel permitted in the development in the retail hospitality district)
5. Services
a. Barber and beauty salons and spas including hair, nail, tanning, skin and scalp
services
b. Computer services
c. Day care center, childcare centers,preschools and Montessori school (only one
permitted in the development at a maximum of 16,000 square feet)
d. Dry cleaning, laundry and garment services
e. Farmers markets
f. Finance, insurance and real estate
g. Financial institutions
h. Health and recreation clubs, instructions and services
i. Health services
j. Legal services
k. Offices of doctors, dentists, optometrists,lawyers, accountants,realtors,
accountants, attorneys, architects, engineers,business or financial consultants or
other professionals, and corporate, executive, administrative, or sales offices
including incidental sales of medical or dental aids.
1. Optical goods.
in. Photographic studios.
n. Print and copy shops.
o. Shoe repair shops and shoeshine parlors.
p. Tattoo and body art and piercing services (MS ch. 146B), when accessory to a
permitted use.
q. Travel agency.
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6. Housing
Residential development in a regional/lifestyle center commercial PUD may only
occur in conjunction with a commercial or office development and may not
encompass more than 20 percent of the proposed development. The residential
component of a development may be constructed concurrent or after construction of
the commercial or office component,but may not proceed such commercial or office
development. The phasing of the residential component shall be reviewed and
approved as part of the development plan(PUD allows up to 30%residential—this
would allow 550 dwelling units at 16 units/acre).
a. Multiple-family dwellings.
b. Senior housing independent living and assisted not to exceed 150 units.
c. Single family homes (density of 3-6 units an acre on Lots land 2 of Block 2, Low
Density Housing District).
d. Townhomes, including detached townhomes and twin homes.
7. Other uses:
a. Retail businesses or service establishments that generally provide commodities or
services and that are judged by the Planning Director(1)to be similar in character
and operation to the permitted uses described above; (2) to be closely
complementary and to enhance the permitted uses; and(3) to be compatible with
the intent and purposes of the Avienda Village Regional Lifestyle Center PUD.
b. Drive-through accessory to a permitted use(a maximum of four shall be permitted
in Avienda: two drive-throughs associated with the supermarket and two other
drive-throughs only in the hospitality district).
8. Prohibited Uses:
a. Auto related, including gas stations,tires,repair, etc.
b. Truck,motorcycle boats, etc. sales.
c. Club warehouse including wholesale.
d. Minimum Setbacks
Building setbacks are also a function of the building height. As a building's height
increases above 35 feet, the front,rear, and project perimeter setback shall increase on a
one to one basis. The increased setback shall only apply to that portion of the building
that exceeds three feet, e.g., a 40-foot tall building would be set back 30 feet perimeter at
that point where the building height equals 40 feet. A building height may step back,
providing the setbackibuilding height ratio is maintained.
The 30-foot PUD exterior setback may be changed, increased or decreased,by the city
council as part of the approval process when it is demonstrated that environmental
protection or development design will be enhanced. Otherwise all buildings must
maintain a one-foot setback to one-foot building height on the perimeter of the PUD
property lines.
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e. Design Standards
Unless otherwise permitted in the PUD the design standards shall follow the Chanhassen City
Code Chapter 20 Article XXIII DIVISION 7. -DESIGN STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL,
INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE-INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS.
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The Master Plan identifies five distinct sub districts within Avienda. Each of these
sub-districts (outlined on the plan below) is defined by specific site development
patterns and perhaps a distinctive character or image.The sub- districts complement
one another as part of the overall plan.The sub-districts are shown the attached Sub-
district Map They include:
1. Sub District I - Workplace—provides a location for uses with high concentrations of
employees, such as medical/technology related offices, and other corporate or
institutional uses.
2. Sub District 2 - The Village—provides the broadest variety,highest density and
greatest intensity of development, encouraging both vertical and horizontal mixed
use.
3. Sub District 3 - Commercial—provides a location for larger scale retail and other
auto-oriented commercial uses.
4. Sub District 4-Multi-Family—provides opportunities for high-density senior or
rental apartments.
5. Sub District S -Low Density Residential—provides opportunities for small lot homes.
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Material Classification
Class I:
a. Brick
b. Natural stone
c. Glass
d. Copper metal panels
e. Specialty concrete
f. Architecturally precast textured concrete panels
Class II:
a. Opaque panels
b. Ornamental metal
c. Architectural rock face concrete masonry unit
d. Masonry stucco
e. Exterior insulating finishing system (EIFS)
f. Wood
Other comparable or superior materials may be approved by Design Review Committee
(DRC) and the Community Development Director.
The applicant should demonstrate that the PUD will provide for a high level of
architectural design and building materials. While this requirement is not intended to
minimize design flexibility, a set of architectural standards should be prepared for city
approval. The primary purpose of this section is to assure the city that high quality design
will be employed and that home construction can take place without variances or impact
to adjoining lots. The PUD agreement should include the following:
1. Standards for exterior architectural treatments;
2. Streetscape requirements:
a. Every building shall incorporate a streetscape,public realm space between the
building the roadway. The use of canopies, awnings or arcades is encouraged in
these interfaces.
b. Outdoor seating areas must be in a controlled or cordoned area with at least one
access to an acceptable pedestrian walk. Seating areas may be shared by multiple
uses. When a liquor license is involved, an enclosure is required around the
outdoor seating area and the enclosure shall not be interrupted; access to such
seating area must be through the principle building. Outdoor seating areas must be
located and designed so as not to interfere with pedestrian and vehicular
circulation.
c. Streetscape elements shall include: Landscaping, lighting and street furniture such
as benches,bus shelters, kiosks,planters, public art, tables and chairs, etc.
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f. Development Site Coverage and Building Height
1. The PUD standard for hard surface coverage is 70% for the overall development.
Individual lots may exceed this threshold,but in no case shall the average exceed 70
percent.
2. More than one (1)principal structure may be placed on one (1) platted lot.
3. The maximum building height shall be:
(1) Office District—three stories
(2) Village Retail District:
• Apartment—six stories
• Retail—one story
• Restaurants—one story
(3) Retail Hospitality District
• Hotel—three stories
• Apartment—five stories
• Retail—one story
(4) Multi-Family District—four stories/40 feet
(5) Low Density Housing District—35 feet
g. Parking Requirements
1. Parking shall follow Chanhassen City Code ARTICLE XXIV. - OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING.
2. There is no minimum parking setback when it abuts, without being separated by a
street, another off-street parking area.
3. Drive thru must meet the following stacking requirements:
Use
Banks 8 vehicles (160 feet
Coffee shops 13 vehicles (260 feet)
Restaurant 12 vehicles (240 feet
Pharmacies 5 vehicles 100 feet
h. Landscaping Plan
An overall landscaping plan is required. The plan shall contain the following:
1. Boulevard plantings. Located in front yards shall require a mix of over-story trees and
other plantings consistent with the site. Landscaped berms shall be provided to screen
the site from major roadways, railroads and less intensive land uses. In place of mass
grading for building pads and roads, stone or decorative blocks retaining walls shall
be employed as required to preserve mature trees and the site's natural topography.
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2. Exterior landscaping and double-fronted lots. Landscaped berms shall be provided to
buffer the site and lots from major roadways, railroads, and less intensive uses.
Similar measures shall be provided for double-fronted lots. Where necessary to
accommodate this landscaping, additional lot depth may be required.
3. Foundation and yard plantings. A minimum budget or plan for foundation plants shall
be established and approved by the city. As each parcel is developed in the PUD, the
builder shall be required to install plant materials meeting or exceeding the required
budget or prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or provide financial guarantees
acceptable to the city.
4. Tree preservation. Tree preservation is a primary goal of the PUD. A detailed tree
survey should be prepared during the design of the PUD and the plans should be
developed to maximize tree preservation.
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5. No fences shall be permitted between the required landscape buffer and arterial and
collector roads.
i. Signage
The intent of this section is to establish an effective means of communication in the
development,maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the business's ability
to attract sources of economic development and growth, to improve pedestrian and traffic
safety, to minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private
property, and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations. It is
the intent of this section, to promote the health, safety, general welfare, aesthetics, and
image of the community by regulating signs that are intended to communicate to the
public, and to use signs which meet the city's goals:
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1. Establish standards which permit businesses a reasonable and equitable opportunity to
advertise their name and service;
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2. Preserve and promote civic beauty, and prohibit signs which detract from this
objective because of size, shape,height, location, condition, cluttering or
illumination;
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3. Ensure that signs do not create safety hazards;
4. Ensure that signs are designed, constructed, installed and maintained in a manner that
does not adversely impact public safety or unduly distract motorists;
5. Preserve and protect property values;
6. Ensure signs that are in proportion to the scale of, and are architecturally compatible
with, the principal structures;
7. Limit temporary commercial signs and advertising displays which provide an
opportunity for grand opening and occasional sales events while restricting signs
which create continuous visual clutter and hazards at public right-of-way
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intersections.
8. All sign shall comply with the city sign ordinance ARTICLE XXVI.—SIGNS unless
otherwise permitted in this document.
U. Project Identification Sign
Six project identification signs shall be permitted for the development. The location of
the Project Identification signs shall be as follows:
1. Southwest and southeast of the intersection of Sunset Trail and Lyman Boulevard.
2. Southwest of the intersection of Powers and Lyman Boulevard.
3. Northwest and southwest of the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Bluff Creek
Boulevard.
4. The most southeasterly conger of the development, facing Highway 212.
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Project identification signs shall not exceed 80 square feet in sign display area nor be
greater than eight feet in height. The sign shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the
property line and be located outside the sight distance triangle.
The design and dimensions of the sign shall be identical throughout the development.
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L2. Off-Premise Directory Sign
1. The sign architectural structure shall not exceed 8 feet in height.
2. The individual tenant sign panel area shall not exceed 8 square feet, 6 feet wide and
1' 4"high, no more than three panels per off-premise directional sign.
3. The overall sign area shall not exceed 32 square feet.
4. The sign shall be located outside of the sight triangle and shall not interfere with the
driver's intersection sight distance.
5. The sign shall maintain a minimum of 10 feet from the back of the curb.
6. The sign shall maintain a 1.5-foot separation from trails/sidewalks.
7. The sign shall not be illuminated.
8. The sign shall not interfere with snow removal operations.
9. The sign lettering shall not exceed 1 foot and have a uniform style.
10. The sign shall only include the names and logos of the businesses.
11. The sign design shall compliment the design and materials of the proposed buildings.
12. The applicant shall construct the sign.
13. Sixteen off-premise directory signs shall be permitted for the development. The
location of the off-premise directory signs shall be as follows:
a. Four corners of the intersection of Avienda Parkway and Sunset Trail
b. Four corners of the intersection of Bluff Creek Boulevard and Sunset Trail.
c. Four corners of each of the intersections of Avienda Parkway and Bluff Creek
Boulevard.
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0. Monument Sign
1. Each lot shall be permitted one monument sign. One monument sign shall be
permitted per lot with the exception of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5. These signs shall not
exceed 24 square feet in sign display area nor be greater than 5 feet in height.
2. All monument signs shall maintain a uniform architectural design that complements
the architecture of the buildings. Signage must consist of individual letter as required
by the City Code.
3. These signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the property line and be
located outside the sight triangle.
4. All monument signs shall face the internal streets (Avienda Parkway and Bluff Creek
Boulevard.)
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i.4. Wayfinding Signs
Way finding signs shall be permitted along the internal street located within Lots 1 and 2,Block
5.
1. The sign shall not exceed 8 feet in height.
2. The sign area shall not exceed 32 square feet.
3. The sign shall be located outside of the sight triangle and shall not interfere with the
driver's intersection sight distance.
4. The sign shall maintain a minimum of 10 feet from the back of the curb.
5. The sign shall maintain a 1.5 foot separation from trails and sidewalks.
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6. The sign shall not be illuminated.
7. The sign shall not interfere with snow removal operations.
8. The sign lettering shall not exceed 6 inches and have a uniform style.
9. The sign shall only include the names and logos of the businesses and a directional
arrow.
10. The sign design shall compliment the design and materials of the proposed building.
11. The sign shall not obstruct driver's views of any city owned street signage or railroad
signage.
12. The sign will be owned and maintained by the developer.
13. The applicant shall construct the sign.
L5. Wall Signs
1. The location of letters and logos shall be restricted to the approved building sign
bands, the tops of which shall not extend above parapet height. The letters and logos
shall be restricted to a maximum of 30 inches in height. All individual letters and logos
comprising each sign shall be constructed of wood,metal,or translucent facing.
2. Second story illuminated signs that can be viewed from neighborhoods outside the
PUD site, are prohibited.
3. Tenant signage shall consist of store identification only. Copy is restricted to the
tenant's proper name and major product or service offered. Corporate logos,
emblems, and similar identifying devices are permitted provided they are confined
within the signage band and do not occupy more than 30%of the sign area unless the
logo is the sign.
4. Wall signs are limited to two elevations per building.
5. Single tenant buildings shall be permitted wall signs on two elevations only. The size
of the sign shall be based on Table 1.
Table 1
Maximum Percent of Wall Area Wall Area in Square Feet
15% 0-600
13% 601-1,200
11% 1,201-1,800
9% 1,801-2,400
7% 2,401-3,200
5% 3,201-4,500
3%, not to exceed 275 square feet 4,500+
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6. Halo Lit signs are permitted consistent with the wall area criteria, including
maximum nits and only white.
i.6. Projecting Sign (wall)
1. Shall be limited to Lots 1 and 2, Block 5.
2. Sign area shall not exceed two (2) square feet and not project more than two (2) feet
from the building.
0. Festive Flags/Banners
1. Flags and banners shall be permitted on approved standards
attached to the building facade and on standards attached to : r
pedestrian area lighting.
2. Flags and banners shall be constructed of fabric or vinyl.
3. Banners shall not contain advertising for individual users,
businesses, services, or products.
4. Flags and banners shall project from buildings a maximum of two
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5. Flags and banners shall have a maximum area of ten square feet.
6. Flags and banners which are torn or excessively worn shall be
removed at the request of the city.
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i.8. Building Directory
In multi-tenant buildings, one building directory sign may be permitted. The directory
sign shall not exceed eight square feet.
i.9. On-Premise Directional Signs
1. On-premises signs shall not be larger than four(4) square feet. The maximum height
of the sign shall not exceed five (5) feet from the ground. The placement of
directional signs on the property shall be so located such that the sign does not
adversely affect adjacent properties (including site lines or confusion of adjoining
ingress or egress) or the general appearance of the site from public rights-of-way. No
more than four(4) signs shall be allowed per lot. The city council may allow
additional signs in situations where access is confusing or traffic safety could be
jeopardized.
2. Bench signs are prohibited except at transit stops as authorized by the local transit
authority.
3. Signs and Graphics. Wherever possible, traffic control, directional, and other public
signs should be consolidated and grouped with other street fixtures and furnishings to
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reduce visual clutter and to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian movement. A system of
directional signs should also be established to direct traffic within the commercial
area and away from residential areas.
i.10. Prohibited Signs
1. Pylon signs are prohibited. �
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2. Back lit awnings are prohibited.
3. Window Signs are prohibited except for company logo/symbol and not the name.
Such logo shall not exceed 10% of a window area.
4. Menu Signs are prohibited.
5. Signs employing mercury vapor, low pressure and high pressure sodium, and metal
halide lighting; plastic panel rear-lighted signs.
6. Signs on roofs, dormers, and balconies.
7. Billboards.
8. Back-lit awnings.
9. Interchangeable letter boards or panels.
10. Flashing signs.
U 1. Sign Design and Permit Requirements
1. The sign treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect the quality
of the development. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material and
height throughout the development. A common theme will be introduced at the
development's entrance monument and will be used throughout.
2. All signs require a separate sign permit.
3. Wall business signs shall comply with the city's sign ordinance for the Neighborhood
business district for determination of maximum sign area. Wall signs may be
permitted on the"street" front and primary parking lot front of each building.
j. Street Elements
Furnishings
1. Banners/Special Lighting
2. Benches
3. Bike Racks
4. Bollards
5. Bus Shelters
6. Ornamental Light Pole Base
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7. Kiosks
8. Newspaper Vending
9. Trash/Recycling Receptacles
Plantings
1. Continuous Planting Pit/Paving Bands
2. Hanging Baskets
3. Planters
4. Planting Screens
5. Street Trees (with grates)
Signage
1. Basic Wayfinding Signage
2. Pedestrian Lights
Paving
1. Accessible Ramps
2. Paved Crosswalk(stamped concrete)
3. Corner Paving Pad
4. Ornamental Fencing
Civic Art
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 10th day of July,2017.
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt,Clerk/Manager Denny Laufenburger,Mayor
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