Attachment 3 - Comment Card - Input ALLCOMMENT CARD - SIDE A
CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
Please review the Existing Vision Statement and Guiding Principles below.
Tell us how well each statement fits with your long term vision for Downtown Chanhassen, and whether there are changes or additions you would like to make.
EXISTING VISION STATEMENT
»The vision for the Chanhassen downtown is for it to be the focus for commercial exchange, cultural expression, social interaction and community education; and to enrich the lives of residents while presenting an appealing and recognizable image to the large and growing Upper Midwest population it serves.
»It is a downtown which incorporates and maintains elements of the past, such as it’s historical and natural features, “small town” atmosphere and its entertainment focus, but is planned to be adaptable to change – changes in technology, changes in service deliveries, and changes in retailing and entertainment.
»It is a downtown designed for the future while satisfying the needs of today, one which maintains a strong sense of community focus and orientation, one which fosters convenience, and one which maintains a pedestrian scale and emphasizes people movement while providing the full range of transit options.
»It is a downtown which encourages human interaction, one which mixes uses (retail, cultural, entertainment, housing, education and recreation) to make prudent and efficient use of space, and one which meets and is adaptable to contemporary retailing standards and is financially successful.
»It is a downtown which captures development opportunities but is sensitive to and draws meaning from the environment while recognizing the role that it is intended to serve within the larger community framework.
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YOUR MODIFICATIONS
»“Aesthetically pleasing image with a high quality sense of place”
»Draw visitors from other local communities
»A ‘commercial exchange’ should not be a focus for the downtown
»Should enrich the lives of all residents, young and old
»Need to continue to expand pedestrian / trails network
»Enough existing transit options downtown, no need for more
»An emphasis on safer more comfortable pedestrian crossings on
the larger more heavily travelled roads is needed
»Emphasis on commercial and retail development, limit amount
housing downtown
»Housing only if it is above businesses
»Natural environment preservation and enhancement, but not over
done
»Prefer to maintain and enhance a historic, quaint downtown atmosphere
»Implement a program that helps local businesses upgrade
»Emphasis on maintaining what historical character is left in downtown
(less large retail)
»Chanhassen has moved beyond a ‘frontier town’
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»The existing businesses drawn to DT are not the type wanted long term
»Almost no historic features left
»Change component should follow ‘small town atmosphere’ so as not to
compete
»Commercial Exchange should be the focus/emphasis
»Recognizable not important
»Create a public gathering ‘destination’
»Address traffic congestion/crossings
»Pedestrians first (w/ amenities)
»Financial success needs to be a high priority
»Downtown has enough housing and park
»Building standards should be sustainable
»Should not incl. Tax breaks to developer
»Be more selective of which ‘development opportunities’ are captured
»Focus on smart development that involves the community
COMMENT CARD - SIDE A cont.
CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
EXISTING GUIDING PRINCIPLES AGREE | DISAGREE YOUR MODIFICATIONS
»BUILD COMMUNITY | Chanhassen’s downtown is the focus of the community’s culture. Constructing a downtown provides opportunities to build a commitment to Chanhassen as “the place,” to reinforce the traditions of the community and to strengthen the ties between its citizens.
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»As a “place people want to be in or stay in” »...and complement the surrounding communitiesOPEN HOUSE
ON-LINE »Keep buildings smaller scale, maintain a downtown feel »Focus on, gathering space, cafes, local retailers (not chains)
»CREATE A CITY COMMONS | A public open space for celebrating community life should be a highlight of the downtown, creating a center of activity and a focus for the downtown.
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»Use the existing park to accomplish some of this »Add more green space and better use what already existsOPEN HOUSE
ON-LINE »Keep buildings smaller scale »Do this at existing civic/park bldgs »Need a central draw/feature like Fireman’s park in Chaska
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»The parks and trail system is one of our greatest assets, build on it (connect to it) »Continue to add park space as downtown redevelopsOPEN HOUSE
ON-LINE »Keep speeds down on downtown streets
»CONNECT TO THE NEIGHBORHOODS |
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»An emphasis on safer more comfortable pedestrian crossings on the larger more heavily travelled roads is needed »Focus on improvements for those with limited mobility
OPEN HOUSE
ON-LINE »Dedicating pedestrian only space is impractical (not enough space) »Streets connecting to 78th need better sidewalks »Better pedestrian crossings of Highway 5
»DEFINE THE PEDESTRIAN NETWORK | Some areas within the downtown should be dedicated solely to pedestrian use. They should be clearly defined, safe and provide convenient access to a variety of destinations. Larger outdoor rooms should be linked to the pedestrian network, allowing for planned community gatherings, informal activities or quiet retreat from the more active uses of the downtown.
OPEN HOUSE
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»‘Marking’ should fit with the style of some of the higher quality existing buildings »There is fear that downtown will lose it’s ‘charm’ Attention needs to be paid to proportion and size of new development, open space, and the type of retail that is happening in the future »Not a priority
ON-LINE »Hard to ‘define’ edges of downtown »Use landscaping for this (plants, pavement material, holiday decor, lighting)
»MARK THE DOWNTOWN | The downtown’s entry points and edges should be defined, making them distinct and identifiable. The distinguishing features of the larger Chanhassen landscape should be reflected throughout the downtown.
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»Build on the existing entertainment anchor (Dinner Theater), opportunity to piggy-back more entertainment usesOPEN HOUSE
ON-LINE »Emphasize no chain/corp retail tenants
»DRAW FROM THE ENVIRONMENT | To build or enhance its character, the downtown should take cues from its surroundings, recognizing that a distinct identity can be created by maintaining strong connections to the existing historic and natural environment.
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»Emphasis on commercial and retail development, limit amount housing downtown »Mixed use is OK, but limit height »Opportunity for health and wellness related uses
OPEN HOUSE
ON-LINE »Mention ‘retail’ in this statement »Small retail focus (cafes +coffee shops)
»MIX USES IN NEW DEVELOPMENT | Uses within the downtown should be mixed, encouraging people to visit at different times and for a variety of purposes.
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»An emphasis should also be placed on making it safe and accessible for those with limited mobilityOPEN HOUSE
ON-LINE »Focus on making Downtown walkable in short distances (crossings / speed reduction)
»PARK ONCE, SHOP TWICE | Users of the downtown should be able to walk comfortably between destinations, thereby enlivening the public space and reducing automobile traffic.
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»This needs to be done in a way that doesn’t sacrifice the small town spirit and character of downtownOPEN HOUSE
ON-LINE »Housing does not belong downtown »‘Village on the Ponds’ example »Change because change is right for downtown, not just to make a move
»ANTICIPATE THE FUTURE | The downtown should keep pace with technological change and readily adapt to the opportunities of the future.
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Surrounding downtown neighborhoods should be linked, strengthening the relationship between the downtown and the community it serves.
COMMENT CARD - SIDE B
CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
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CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
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ACCESS AND CIRCULATIONEXISTING PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEMCity Center Community Park and the adjacent civic uses (City Hall, Library, etc) are important core elements that attract residents and visitors into Downtown.
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION SYSTEM
Using the provided markers and post-it notes, please review the existing and proposed trail and sidewalk network shown
above and identify areas where sidewalk or trail connections should be made or improved.
ON THE MAP - INPUT OPPORTUNITY
PLANNED FUTURE MARKET BLVD IMPROVEMENTS
CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
ACCESS AND CIRCULATIONEXISTING PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEMCity Center Community Park and the adjacent civic uses (City Hall, Library, etc) are important core elements that attract residents and visitors into Downtown.
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION SYSTEM
Using the provided markers and post-it notes, please review the existing and proposed trail and sidewalk network shown
above and identify areas where sidewalk or trail connections should be made or improved.
ON THE MAP - INPUT OPPORTUNITY
PLANNED FUTURE MARKET BLVD IMPROVEMENTS
Please review the existing and proposed trail
and sidewalk network shown. Identify areas
where sidewalk or trail connections should
be made.
OPEN HOUSE COMMENTS:
OPEN HOUSE COMMENTS:
OPEN HOUSE COMMENTS:
ON-LINE COMMENTS:
ON-LINE COMMENTS:
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION SYSTEM
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URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
OPPORTUNITY SITES
Please review the initial opportunity sites identified on the map above. Do the areas identified make sense for potential (re)
development in the next 20 years? Please place a red dot on areas where you don’t want to see development/change, and
a green dot on areas where you think transformation in land use makes sense in the future.
ON THE MAP - INPUT OPPORTUNITY
Regarding land uses, please place a red dot on areas where the land use does not fit with your vision for downtown. For the
areas identified with yellow striping place a green dot where residential use mixed with commercial uses is appropriate.
ON THE MAP - INPUT OPPORTUNITY
These sites have been identified through preliminary analysis as a range of possibilities for potential transformation based on land use, age
of structures, overall property value, and intensity of development. Some sites are more near term while others are much more long term
CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
OPPORTUNITY SITES
Please review the initial opportunity sites identified on the map above. Do the areas identified make sense for potential (re)
development in the next 20 years? Please place a red dot on areas where you don’t want to see development/change, and
a green dot on areas where you think transformation in land use makes sense in the future.
ON THE MAP - INPUT OPPORTUNITY
Regarding land uses, please place a red dot on areas where the land use does not fit with your vision for downtown. For the
areas identified with yellow striping place a green dot where residential use mixed with commercial uses is appropriate.
ON THE MAP - INPUT OPPORTUNITY
These sites have been identified through preliminary analysis as a range of possibilities for potential transformation based on land use, age
of structures, overall property value, and intensity of development. Some sites are more near term while others are much more long term
Where do you see redevelopment in the
next 20 years? Please circle the areas you
would like to see change.
OPPORTUNITY SITES
CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
OPPORTUNITY SITES
Please review the initial opportunity sites identified on the map above. Do the areas identified make sense for potential (re)
development in the next 20 years? Please place a red dot on areas where you don’t want to see development/change, and
a green dot on areas where you think transformation in land use makes sense in the future.
ON THE MAP - INPUT OPPORTUNITY
Regarding land uses, please place a red dot on areas where the land use does not fit with your vision for downtown. For the
areas identified with yellow striping place a green dot where residential use mixed with commercial uses is appropriate.
ON THE MAP - INPUT OPPORTUNITY
These sites have been identified through preliminary analysis as a range of possibilities for potential transformation based on land use, age
of structures, overall property value, and intensity of development. Some sites are more near term while others are much more long term
Do you agree with these districts to help
guide land use in the future?
POTENTIAL DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Please review the diagrams below and provide your input on each map. Tell us what kind of
development and improvements fits with your long term vision for Downtown Chanhassen.
»Improve trail crossings (Road and R&R)
»Improve sidewalk crossings, in particular
across Highway 5 and W 78th St
»Increase amount of pedestrian lighting
»Downtown needs more places to ‘walk to’
»Too many curb cuts and parking lot en-
trances
»Old buildings need to be redeveloped
»A community (or rec) facility downtown
»Entertainment district with ‘local’ emphasis
and a wide variety of offerings
»No big-box stores, focus on small/local
»Emphasize historic, small town character
»Development density should fit with ‘small
town’ character of downtown
»Provide retail space that will attract the wid-
est variety of businesses/retailers
»Don’t need more grocery/banks
»Create a downtown ‘core’
»Attract more sit-down restaurant variety
»Focus on creating a place for local businesses
»Love the idea of an entertainment district
»Storm ponds as focal point, outdoor dining
and office views onto a water feature
»Limit big-box retail
»Focus on business retention
»Limit residential density, some residential
over retail is OK but concerned about height
»The districts should coalesce to create a
broader downtown identity
»Should provide year round activities and
interest
»Parking location needs consideration
»Create loop walks and rest areas around
features
»Improved crossings need to be a priority
»Connectivity is good, but there isn’t enough
‘quality’ (trees, amenities, etc)
»Trail needed between Great Plains and Mar-
ket Blvd
»Village on the Ponds PUD example of
limited area for development
»No urban village apartments or new
institutional use downtown, focus on retail
»Need more family/kid focused business
offerings
»Place more emphasis on ‘historic’
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COMMENT CARD - SIDE B cont.
CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
GENERAL COMMENTS (OPEN HOUSE):
GENERAL COMMENTS (ONLINE):
»Focus on creating an environment that promotes interactions between residents (Public space, plaza, green space)
»Capitalize on the existing park and civic resources to create a sense of ‘downtown’
»The development that happens here should always be a ‘contributor’ to the creation of a downtown atmosphere (draw people,
character fit, local and unique)
»A walkable downtown is imperative
»The process by which development projects are approved need to do a better job of engaging and listening to what residents
want before a project moves forward in downtown
»Creating a ‘traditional’ downtown identity is critical
»More non-chain food and retail options
»If another grocery store locates here, it should be a boutique grocer like Sprouts, Fresh Thyme, etc
»Emphasis on attractive sidewalks and streetscapes
»Focus on capturing the strong local spending power of residents
»Diverse retail, dining, and restaurant options
»Focus on high quality retail, dining that adds to the image of downtown
»Not the right location for transitional housing
»Provide better parking options (amp, on-street)
»Limit big-box retail
»Welcome additional restaurants
»Place emphasis on ‘historic’
»Focus residential density along ‘main’ street
»Focus on small and local business attraction
»Creating distinctive downtown should use the excellent park and trail system as a model (become unique and attractive)
»Vision statement needs to be more concise and use plan relatable language
»Don’t want Maple Grove style ‘downtown’
»Don’t want tall buildings
»Unhappy with Aldi development process
»Need more attraction type retail offerings (malt shop, brewery, arcade, etc)
»Worried about traffic issues with new development (residential density)
»Automobile access to businesses should not be neglected, most people will still arrive by car
»In addition to new businesses, the city needs to create other interest in downtown through events, parades, concerts, etc
»Ask business owners what they need/want
»Plan should also focus on how to prevent development that is not good for downtown
»Worried about nearby commercial development siphoning off users long term from downtown
»New buildings should have a harmonious design
»Existing building setbacks are a problem, would like to park on the street and walk from store to store
»Need more green area
»Focus on creating high quality building architecture
»Not opposed to apartments/condos, but need to be appropriate scale
»A program to revitalize existing buildings is needed
»Lighting is important to creating a ‘place’, we have to much parking lot and sign lighting
»Focus crossing improvements on Highway 5, half of chan can’t access DT because of this barrier
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COMMENT CARD - REDEVELOPMENT IDEAS - NEAR TERM
CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
Mixed Use + High Density Residential
Mixed Use + High Density Residential
High Density Residential Retail / Commercial Medical Office
High Density Residential Retail / Commercial Medical Office
POTENTIAL CHARACTER OF (RE)DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS
KEY CONCEPT THEMES
»Infill development on undeveloped or under-developed sites (surface parking, older buildings)
»Design buildings that address the primary street
»Locate surface parking lots located to the side or rear of lots
»Create buildings with architectural features that enhance downtown identity, facade articulation, and clearly defined entrances
»Develop connections to existing bike / pedestrian network and fill gaps in the network where appropriate
INPUT OPPORTUNITY
LEFT: Place a sticky red dot on key themes that do not fit with
your vision of downtown, and a green dot on the key themes
you think fit well with the long term vision for downtown.
INPUT OPPORTUNITY
BELOW: Place a sticky red dot on the development types
that do not fit with your vision of downtown, and a green dot
on the development types you think fit well with the long term
vision for downtown.
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COMMENT CARD - REDEVELOPMENT IDEAS - LONG TERM
CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
OPTION A - URBAN VILLAGE OPTION B -TOWN CENTER
Central Plaza / Green at Retail Core High Density Residential w/ Amenities
Central Plaza / Green at Retail Core Mixed Use + High Density Residential
Ground Floor Retail w/ Residential Above Central Plaza / Green Space
Central Plaza / Green at Retail Core High Density Residential
POTENTIAL CHARACTER OF (RE)DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS
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KEY CONCEPT THEMES KEY CONCEPT THEMES
»Create a central open space feature
»Design buildings that address the primary street
»Build high density multi-story residential housing above ground floor retail
»Create buildings with architectural features that enhance downtown identity, facade articulation, and clearly defined entrances
»Develop connections to existing bike / pedestrian network and fill gaps in the network where appropriate
»Create a district parking ramp w/ interior retail surface parking and underground residential parking
»Focus on commercial entertainment uses
»Infill development on undeveloped or under-developed sites
»Design buildings that front interior plaza / park space
»Create central open space feature
»District parking ramp w/ interior retail surface parking and underground residential parking
»Create buildings with architectural features that enhance downtown identity, facade articulation, and clearly defined entrances
»Develop connections to existing pedestrian / bike network and fill gaps in the network where appropriate
INPUT OPPORTUNITY
BELOW: Place a sticky red dot on the development types that do not fit with your vision of downtown, and a green dot on the development types you think fit well with the long term vision for downtown.
BELOW: Place a sticky red dot on key themes that do not fit with your vision of downtown, and a green dot on the key themes you think fit well with the long term vision for downtown.
INPUT OPPORTUNITY
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ESTIMATED DEVELOPMENT SUMMARYRetail/Comm.+/-+/-
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Residential ESTIMATED DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY
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COMMENT CARD - REDEVELOPMENT IDEAS - LONG TERM
CHANHASSEN DOWNTOWN VISION UPDATE
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP
Mixed Use + High Density Residential
Mixed Use + High Density Residential
Mixed Use + High Density Residential Mixed Use + High Density Residential Entertainment + Mixed Use
Mixed Use + High Density Residential Mixed Use + High Density Residential Entertainment + Mixed Use
POTENTIAL CHARACTER OF (RE)DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS
KEY CONCEPT THEMES
»Infill redevelopment on under-developed sites
»Design buildings that address the primary street
»Build multi-story residential above ground floor retail
»Create buildings with architectural features that enhance downtown identity, facade articulation, and clearly defined entrances
»Develop connections to existing bike / pedestrian network and fill gaps in the network where appropriate
»Design housing with underground parking
INPUT OPPORTUNITY
LEFT: Place a sticky red dot on key themes that do not fit with
your vision of downtown, and a green dot on the key themes
you think fit well with the long term vision for downtown.
INPUT OPPORTUNITY
BELOW: Place a sticky red dot on the development types
that do not fit with your vision of downtown, and a green dot
on the development types you think fit well with the long term
vision for downtown.
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