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CASE #:-88-2 Site Plan (File 2)
By: AI-Jafflv
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STAFF REPORT
PROPOSAL:
Site Plan Review for a 24,638 Square Foot Office and Warehouse Addition to an
Existing Building
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LOCATION:
Lots 3 and 4, Block I, Park One 3rd Addition - 7660 Quattro Drive
APPLICANT:
Swedenborg - Shaw Cont. Inc.
7685 Corporate Way
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(612)937-8214
Waytek Inc.
7660 Quattro Drive
Chanhassen, MN 553 I 7
(6 I 2)949-0765
ACREAGE:
3.88 acres
DENSITY:
ADJACENT ZONING AND
LAND USE:
N - Residential - City of Eden Prairie and Railroad Tracks
S - lOP, Office Industrial Building
E - lOP, Office Industrial Building
W - lOP, Office Industrial Building
WATER AND SEWER:
Available to the site.
PHYSICAL CHARACTER.:
The parcel consist of 2 lots that are proposed to be consolidated.
The westerly lot contains an existing building. A 20 foo
conservation easement extends on the northerly portion of the site.
The northerly and southerly portion of the site contain mature tree
and steep slopes.
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2000 LAND USE PLAN:
Industrial
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BACKGROUND
On July 25, 1988, the Cily Council approved a site plan application for the construction of a 25,000
square foot office/warehouse facilily on Lot 3, Block I, Park One 3rd Addition.
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a 24,638 square foot office and warehouse
addition to an existing building on Lots 3 and 4, Block I, Park OIle 3rd Addition. Waytek is a
distributor for electrical wire supplies.~i:
The site is zoned lOP, Industria1 Office Park, and bordered by railroad tracks and a residential
development located in Eden prairie to the north, and industrial buildings to the east, west and
south. The applicant owns Lots 3 and 4. Lot 3 contains the existing Waytek building. The
intent is to combine the fwo lots and expand the existing building (consolidation of contiguous
lots is an administrative process. No formal action is required), The area of the combined
parcels is 3.88 acres. The site has full access from Quattro Drive.
The site plan for Waytek is well developed. The expansion is proposed to utilize identical
materials to those currently used. They consist of precast insulated concrete panels for the
warehouse portion and rockface concrete masonry units for the office portion. The building is
accentuated by a pronounced entrance with a pitched canopy and windows. Staff met with the
applicant on several occasions to discuss the architectural desigu and type of materials used on
the addition. Different altematives were investigated. We concluded that utilizing identical
materials as the existing building was the most aesthetic option. Hence, the choice of materials,
The north elevation of the building is completely screened by mature trees, a 20 foot
conservation easement, and railroad tracks buffer the site from the residential neighburhood to
the north. Since this elevation wi1\ not be seen. no architectural relief was required. The west
elevation of the warehouse portion is also devoid of architectural relief for operational reasons,
however, the applicant is proposing to plant 5 evergreens to breakup the wall. We believe this is
an acceptable alternative.
Mature trees protected by a 20 foot wide preservation easement exist to the north of the site and
therefore, additional landscaping in that area is not required.
New parking'for vehicles is proposed to be located along the east portion of the site. The
majorily of the parking will be screened by existing vegetation along Qualtro Drive. Parking for
the warehouse portioa and truck loading area is located along the west portion of the building.
This is an existing parking lot and no changes are proposed on that portion of the site.
Currently, there are two curb cuts into the site. The easterly driveway is an "Exit Only" driveway
and has steep grades. The applicant is proposing to close off this driveway and introduce a new
driveway along the east portion of the site. The applicant intends to preserve existing vegetation,
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as well as add trees and shrubs along the east and southeast portion of the site. The overall
landscaping materials of the site need to be increased to provide additional screening of the
parking lot along the east portion of the site. The south edge of the site contains slopes as well as
a naturally wooded area. This portion will remain undisturbed with the exception of the new
curb cut area. We examined shifting the driveway slightly to the west to preserve additional
mature trees, however, this option would require additional grading and will result in a steeper
driveway.
Trash storage plans have not been shown. The applicant must submit plans for staff review and
approval. Public utilities are available to the site from Quattro Drive. The proposed building meets
the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Staff regards the project as a reasonable use of the land. The overall design is sensitive to the
image of the industrial park and meets the standards established in the ordinance. Based upon
the foregoing, staffis recommending approval of the site plan, without variances, with conditions
outlined in the staff report.
SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE
The site is located to the north of Quattro Drive. The site plan is fairly straight forward. Access is
gained from Quattro Drive. New parking will be located to the east of the site. The truck loading
area will remain west of the building. The truck loading area is completely screened from off-site
views by the existing mature trees. Building architecture meets the site plan ordinance
requirements. The expansion is proposed to utilize identical materials to those currently used.
They consist of precast insulated concrete panels for the warehouse portion and rockface concrete
masonry units for the office portion. The building is accentuated by a pronounced entrance with
a pitched canopy and windows. Staff met with the applicant on several occasions to discuss the
architectural design and type of materials used on the addition. Different alternatives were
investigated. We concluded that utilizing identical materials as the existing building was the
most aesthetic option. Hence, the choice of materials. The north elevation of the building is
completely screened by mature trees, a 20 foot conservation easement, and railroad tracks buffer
the site from the residential neighborhood to the north. Since this elevation will not be seen, no
architectural relief was required. The west elevation of the warehouse portion is also devoid of
architectural relief for operational reasons, however, the applicant is proposing to plant 5
evergreens to breakup the wall. We believe this is an acceptable alternative.
Rooftop equipment is not shown on the plans. All units shall be painted with a color matching the
roof color, rather than using fencing for screening. Staff feels that this is an acceptable proposal.
The rooftop equipment will not be seen from Quattro Drive due to the setback and elevation of the
building in relation to the street nor will it be visible from the north due to the existence of mature
trees which form a barrier between the residential area located in the City of Eden Prairie and the
subject site. The applicant has not shown where the trash enclosure will be located. The trash
enclosures should be shown on the site plan and must be screened.
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SITE PLAN FINDINGS
In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance
with the following:
(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 ofa 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
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and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations
which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
Finding: The proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan, the
zoning ordinance, and the site plan review requirements. The site design is compatible
with the surrounding development. It is functional and harmonious with the approved
development for this area.
P ARKING/INTERNAL CIRCULA nON
Parking requirements for the office portion of the building is 4.5 parking stalls per 1000 square feet
which amounts to 36 parking stalls. The warehouse and shipping area have a total area of 14,500
square feet which translates to 26 parking stalls as the ordinance requires 1 parking stall per 1000
square feet. The total required parking stalls is 62. The applicant is proposing 71 parking stalls
which meets the minimum requirements of the ordinance (The calculations include existing and
proposed parking).
P ARKING TABLE
USE
AREA
PARKING
TOTAL
Office
Warehouse/
shipping
7,998 s.t:
32,760 s.f.
4.5 stall/I 000 s.f.
1 stallll ,000 s.f. for the first 10,000 s.f.
1 stall/2,000 s.t: for the addition area
36
14
12
Required total
Provided total
62 stalls
71 stalls
Based on this analysis, staff concludes that parking requirements have been satisfied.
Accessible parking. The building code requires one, eight foot wide, accessible parking stall for
each 25 parking spaces. Three spaces are required. The applicant is providing 4. An access aisle
must be provided for each stall. Accessible stalls may share an access aisle. A shared van access
aisle must be eight feet wide and signed "access aisle, no parking." Other required access aisles
may be 5 feet wide. One van accessible space is required. A curb ramp or ramps complying with
CAB/ANSI 117.1 - 1992 must also be provided. The ramp may be at the access aisle, but may not
encroach into the required aisle space. An accessible route must be provided to all accessible
entrances on multi-tenant buildings. The site plan should be revised to reflect these requirements.
LANDSCAPING
Mature trees flank the north and south sides of the property. Most of the trees to the north are
covered by a 20' conservation easement. Those that aren't are scheduled to be removed for the
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warehouse addition. Of the trees on the south side along Quattro Drive, six of them will be
removed for driveway and parking lot additions. The easterly portion of the site, along the
proposed parking lot is lacking in landscape materials. Staff recommends 7 trees be added to the
landscape plan. Four shall be planted on the east side of the new parking lot and three shall be
planted at the southeast comer of the property. The trees shall be a mix of oak and sugar maple
to compensate for the native trees being removed.
Along the northern boundary there is an easement within which the applicant is not allowed to
remove trees. According to the grading plan, this restriction is being followed. Staff recommends
the 20 foot wide easement be measured and fenced off with tree protection fencing before any
grading commences. The same recommendation for fencing applies to the entire site; all areas of
preserved trees must be fenced before grading can begin.
LIGHTING
Lighting locations and plans are illustrated on the plan and meet the requirements of the ordinance.
Only shielded fixtures are allowed and the applicant has demonstrate that there is no more than 0.5
foot candles of light at the property line.
SIGNAGE
The applicant has not submitted a signage plan. There is an existing ground low profile business
sign, which is permitted by ordinance. Any changes to the signage on site will require a permit.
Building Height
Building Setback
Parking stalls
Parking Setback
Hard surface
Coverage
Lot Area
COMPLIANCE TABLE - lOP DISTRICT
Ordinance Waytek, Inc.
4 stories 1 story
N-lO' E-lO' N-30' E-15.6'
S-30' W-lO' S-72' W-155'
62 stalls 71 stalls
N-O' E-O'* N-27' E-5'
S-25' W-O' S-35 W-15'
70% 57%
1 acre
3.88 acres
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GRADING/DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL
The existing site generally drains to the south onto Quattro Drive. A storm sewer line is
proposed to be extended into the site to convey storm water runoff from the roof and parking lot
areas. Upon initial review of the storm drainage plan, staff recommends an additional catch
basin be located in the southeasterly comer of the parking lot to collect runoff prior to
discharging into Quattro Drive. The City's storm sewer will carry the stormwater to a regional
storm water pond for pretreatment prior to discharging downstream. Detailed storm drainage
calculations for a 10-year, 24-hour storm event shall be submitted to the City's Engineering
Department for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. The plans propose on
utilizing a retaining wall along the southwesterly comer of the new addition to minimize grading
and preserve existing trees. Along the north side of the proposed warehouse the building will
actually be buried up to 8 feet in an effort to protect the adjacent trees. The City does have a 20-
foot wide conservation easement along the northerly portion of the property. The proposed
construction does not propose to encroach the conservation easement. Along the southwesterly
corner of the building addition the parking lot expansion necessitates construction of a retaining
wall due to the steep slopes. Staff has reviewed the proposed driveway and parking lot
expansion in the southwest comer of the new addition and suggests that the driveway aisle be
reduced to 22 feet in an effort to minimize grading and retaining wall height. The plans currently
propose 24 feet.
Staffhas reviewed the overall grading plan with regards to driveway access and parking lots.
Staff believes that there are no other feasible options available to gain access and minimize tree
loss. Currently, the parking lot drive aisle grades range from 6% to 8%. By shifting the drive
aisle westerly in an effort to preserve the significant oaks will only increase driveway grades and
lose parking sites.
Site grading for the easterly portion of the site will require encroachment into the adjacent
property to the east. Appropriate temporary construction easements should be obtained from the
adjacent property owner.
UTILITIES
It appears based on the plans no additional sewer and water service will be needed from Quattro
Drive. There currently exists a water service which falls in the proposed easterly drive entrance.
This water service (curb box) will need to be adjusted to final grade upon completion of the
driveway. The applicant and/or contractor applying for the building permit will be responsible
for sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. The 1998 hookup charges for sanitary sewer and
water are $ 1,2 I 6 and $ I ,584, respectively per unit. The number of hookup units shall be based
on the number of sewer availability charges (SAC units) which is determined by the Metropolitan
Council Environmental Services upon plan review of the building.
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STREETS
The plan proposes to construct a new access point from Quattro Drive and eliminating one of the
existing access points. The drive aisles are proposed at 24 feet wide. City Code requires the
drive aisles to he a minimum of26 feet wide (Section 20-1101). Driveway grade to the parking
lot is fairly steep (8%). Driveway grades for industrial sites are typically kept below 7% due to
truck traffic concerns. However, given the topographic change of the site and proposed use, staff
is comfortable with the driveway grade at 8%. The plans do propose to install an industrial
driveway apron in accordance with City ofChanhassen Detail Plates. Staffhas recently revised
the detail plates to reduce the amount of concrete needed in the apron area. Staff recommends
that the new detail be incorpotated in the plan set. The existing driveway entrance is proposed to
be eliminated and will need to be restored with B-618 concrete curb and gutter. All construction
within City right-of-way for Quattro Drive will need to be inspected by the City's Engineering
Department. The applicant and/or contractor sball contact the City's Engineering Department for
inspections 24 hours in advance.
MISCELLANEOUS
Commercial permit requirements. The developers and/or desiguers should meet with a
representative of the Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss commercial building
permit requirements. Principals should be aware of many of these requirements before the project
is bid.
PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE
On February 18, 1998, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of this
application with conditions. Issues that were raised included the following:
. The trash enclosure was not shown on the plans. The planning commission directed staff to
require this item shown as part of the regular submittal. Staff explained that the applicant
intends to store the trash indoors.
. The Planning Commission wanted to ensure that the type of lighting fixtures used in the new
parking lot match the existing fixtures and meet the ordinance requirement.
. The Planning Commission questioned the fact that the north elevation of the building, facing
the residents of Eden Prairie, lacks any architectural detail. Staff explained that the 20 foot
conservation easement is occupied by mature trees, followed by the railroad tracks, and
additional trees. There is also a substantial difference in grade which makes it extremely
difficult to see through. Staff visited the site in the month ofF ebruary while trees had no leaves
and the building was screened from the homes.
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RECOMMENDA nON
Site Plan Review
The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve Site Plan Request #88-2 for a
24,683 square foot addition (Waytek, Inc.) as shown on the plans dated received January 16, 1998,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The existing catch basin on Quattro Drive shall be protected with rock filter dikes until all
disturbed areas on the site have been restored.
2. Storm sewer calculations for a 10-year, 24-hour storm event shall be submitted to the City
Engineering Department for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
3. The haul routes for exporting material from the site shall be approved by the City
Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit.
4. The grading plans shall be revised to include an erosion control fence detail, revised
Chanhassen Standard Detail Plate for a industrial driveway (No. 5207) and rock
construction entrance detail No. 5301. In addition, erosion control fence shall be installed
adjacent to Quattro Drive once the existing driveway is abandoned.
5. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges shall be applied to the building permit. The
charges shall be based upon the number of SAC units determined by the Metropolitan
Council Environmental Services.
6. The applicant shall obtain the necessary construction access easement to perform grading
on the adjacent property prior to any issuance of a building permit.
7. The applicant and/or contractor shall be responsible for adjusting the existing water
service proposed in the easterly driveway access.
8. The contractor and/or developer shall contact the City's Engineering Department for
inspection of the driveway apron an curb/street restoration prior to pouring the concrete.
A 24-hour notice is required to schedule an inspection.
9. Plans for trash enclosure and rooftop screening shall be submitted to staff for approval. All
roof top equipment shall be screened from views.
10. The applicant shall enter into a Site Plan Agreement. Financial guarantees for landscaping
shall be submitted to the City at the time of building permit application.
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11. The applicant must install tree protection fencing prior to construction. Fencing must be
inspected by city staff before work is allowed to begin.
12. The applicant shall add 7 trees to the landscape plan. Four shall be planted on the east
side of the new parking lot and three shall be planted at the southeast comer of the
property. The trees shall be a mix of oak and sugar maple
13. The light fixtures may not exceed 0.5 foot candles oflight from fixtures at the property line.
All new fixtures shall match those that are currently used on the site. .
14. The applicant shall install tree protection fencing around all preserved trees (within
construction limits) before site grading can commence.
15. The applicant shall comply with the conditions of the conservation easement located on the
northerly 20 feet of the property. No trees will be allowed to be removed within the
easement.
16. Fire Marshal Recommendation:
a. Regarding the new access off of Quattro Drive submit grade dimensions to the
City Engineer and Fire Marshal for approval. Pursuant to 1991 Uniform Fire
Code Section 10.204 (t).
b. "No parking fire lane" signs shall be installed. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal
for exact location. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Policy #06-1991.
c. Submit utility plans to the City Engineer and Fire Marshal for approval.
17. Park and trail fees shall be paid at the time of building permit.
18. Approval of this site plan is contingent upon consolidation of Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Park
One 3rd Addition (provide proof of single Parcel Identification Number).
19. Building Official Recommendation:
a. The developers and/or designers should meet with a representative of the Inspections
Division as early as possible to discuss commercial building permit requirements.
Principals should be aware of many ofthese requirements before the project is bid.
20. The parking lot drive aisles shall meet City Code Section 20-1101.
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21. Depending on storm sewer calculations, an additional catch basin may be required in the
easterly parking lot to intercept runoff prior to draining onto Quattro Drive."
A TT ACHMENTS
1. Memo from Steve Kirchman dated February 10, 1998.
2. Memo from Dave Hempel dated February 5, 1998.
3. Memo from Mark Littfin dated January 28, 1998.
4. Application and public notice.
5. Conservation Easement.
6. Planning Commission minutes dated February 18, 1998.
7. Plans dated January 16, 1998.
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7 City Center Drive, PO Box 147
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Phone 612.9311900
General Fax 612.937.5739
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Sharmin AI-Jaff, Planner II
Steve A. Kirchman, Building Official 4. cr. k-
February 10, 1998
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
88-8 SPR (file 2)
I was asked to review the site plan proposal stamped "CITY OF CHANHASSEN, RECEIVED,
JAN 16 1998, CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT." for the above referenced project.
Analvsis:
The building code provides for protection of buildings based on setbacks from property
lines. This building is proposed to be built on two separate lots. As an alternate to
replatting the property into one lot, it will be acceptable to combine the properties by
providing only one Property Identification Number (PIN) for both lots. Multiple PIN
numbers will not be permitted in the future unless the building is altered to meet the
building code requirements pertaining to wall and opening protection based on location on
property. Documentation of a single PIN should be provided to the plan reviewer prior to
building permit issuance.
I would like to request that you relay to the developers and designers my desire to meet
with them as early as possible to discuss commercial building permit requirements.
Recommendations:
1. Provide documentation showing one PIN for both lots to the Inspections Division plan
reviewer prior to building permit issuance.
2. Meet with the Inspections Division plan reviewer for a Commercial Building Permit
Requirements Checklist as soon as possible after site plan approval.
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CHANHASSEN
690 City Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General Fax 612.937.5739
Engineering Fax 612.937.9152
Public Safety Fax 612.934.2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Sharmin Al-Jaff, Planner II
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Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer ;f:Jr / I ./
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February 5, 1998
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
Site Plan Review for Office/Warehouse Addition to Waytek
7660 Quattro Drive - File No. 98-2 LUR
Upon review of the plans prepared by Bernard Herman Architects, Inc. dated
January 16, 1998, I offer the following comments and recommendations:
GRADING & DRAINAGE
The existing site generally drains to the south onto Quattro Drive. A storm sewer
line is proposed to be extended into the site to convey stormwater runoff from the
roof and parking lot areas. Upon initial review of the storm drainage plan, staff
recommends an additional catch basin be located in the southeasterly corner of the
parking lot to collect runoff prior to discharging into Quattro Drive. The City's
storm sewer will carry the stormwater to a regional stormwater pond for
pretreatment prior to discharging downstream. Detailed storm drainage
calculations for a 10-year, 24-hour storm event shall be submitted to the City's
Engineering Department for review and approval prior to issuance of a building
permit. The plans propose on utilizing a retaining wall along the southwesterly
corner of the new addition to minimize grading and preserve existing trees. Along
the north side of the proposed warehouse the building will actually be buried up to
8 feet in an effort to protect the adjacent trees. The City does have a 20-foot wide
conservation easement along the northerly portion of the property. The proposed
construction does not propose to encroach the conservation easement. Along the
southwesterly corner of the building addition the parking lot expansion necessitates
construction of a retaining wall due to the steep slopes. Staff has reviewed the
proposed driveway and parking lot expansion in the southwest corner of the new
addition and suggests that the driveway aisle be reduced to 22 feet in an effort to
minimize grading and retaining wall height. The plans currently propose 24 feet.
. Staff has reviewed the overall grading plan with regards to driveway access and
parking lots. Staff believes that there are no other feasible options available to
gain access and minimize tree loss. Currently, the parking lot drive aisle grades
range from 6% to 8%. By shifting the drive aisle westerly in an effort to preserve
the significant oaks will only increase driveway grades and lose parking sites.
Site grading for the easterly portion of the site will require encroachment into the
adjacent property to the east. Appropriate temporary construction easements
should be obtained from the adjacent property owner.
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February 5, 1998
Page 2
UTILITIES
It appears based on the plans no additional sewer and water service will be needed
from Quattro Drive. There currently exists a water service which falls in the
proposed easterly drive entrance. This water service (curb box) will need to be
adjusted to final grade upon completion of the driveway. The applicant and/or
contractor applying for the building permit will be responsible for sanitary sewer
and water hookup charges. The 1998 hookup charges for sanitary sewer and
water $1,216 and $1,584, respectively per unit. The number of hookup units shall
be based on the number of sewer availability charges (SAC units) which is
determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services upon plan review
of the building.
STREETS
The plan proposes to construct a new access point from Quattro Drive and
eliminating one of the existing access points. The drive aisles are proposed at 24
feet wide. City Code requires the drive aisles to be a minimum of 26 feet wide
(Section 20-1101). Driveway grade to the parking lot is fairly steep (8%).
Driveway grades for industrial sites are typically kept below 7% due to truck
traffic concerns. However, given the topographic change of the site and proposed
use, staff is comfortable with the driveway grade at 8%. The plans do propose to
install an industrial driveway apron in accordance with City of Chanhassen Detail
Plates. Staff has recently revised the detail plates to reduce the amount of concrete
needed in the apron area. Staff recommends that the new detail be incorporated in
the plan set. The existing driveway entrance is proposed to be eliminated and will
need to be restored with B-618 concrete curb and gutter. All construction within
City right-of-way for Quattro Drive will need to be inspected by the City's
Engineering Department. The applicant and/or contractor shall contact the City's
Engineering Department for inspections 24 hours in advance.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The existing catch basin on Quattro Drive shall be protected with rock filter
dikes until all disturbed areas on the site have been restored.
2. Storm sewer calculations for a lO-year, 24-hour storm event shall be submitted
to the City Engineering Department for review and approval prior to issuance
of a building permit.
3. The haul routes for exporting material from the site shall be approved by the
City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit.
Sharmin AI-Jaff
Waytek Addition Site Plan Review
February 5, 1998
Page 3
4. The grading plans shall be revised to include an erosion control fence detail,
revised Chanhassen Standard Detail Plate for a industrial driveway (No. 5207)
and rock construction entrance detail No. 5301. In addition, erosion control
fence shall be installed adjacent to Quattro Drive once the existing driveway is
abandoned.
5. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges shall be applied to the building
permit. The charges shall be based upon the number of SAC units determined
by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.
6. The applicant shall obtain the necessary construction access easement to
perform grading on the adjacent property prior to any issuance of a building
permit.
7. The applicant and/or contractor shall be responsible for adjusting the existing
water service proposed in the easterly driveway access.
8. The contractor and/or developer shall contact the City's Engineering
Department for inspection of the driveway apron an curb/street restoration
prior to pouring the concrete. A 24-hour notice is required to schedule an
inspection.
c: Anita Benson, City Engineer
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ellANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Sharmin AI-Jaff, Planner II
FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE:
January 28, 1998
SUBJ:
Request for site plan review for a 24,638 square foot office/warehouse addition to
Waytek, Inc. located south of the Twin Cities Railroad and west of Dell Road,
7660 Quattro Drive, Sweden borg/Shaw Construction, Inc.
Planning Case 88-8 Site Plan Review (File 2).
I have reviewed the site plan for the above project. In order to comply with the Chanhassen Fire
DepartmentlFire Prevention Division, I have the following 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 will be addressed.
I. Regarding the new access off of Quattro Drive submit grade dimensions to the City Engineer and Fire
Marshal for approval. Pursuant to 1991 Uniform Fire Code Section 10.204 (t).
2. "No parking fire lane" signs shall be installed. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location.
Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire DepartmentlFire Prevention Policy #06-1991.
3. Submit utility plans to the City Engineer and Fire Marshal for approval.
SWEDENBORG
SHAW
CONSTRUCTION
December 22, 1997
Waytek, Inc.
7660 Quattro Drive
P.O. Box 690
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RECEIVED
DEe 24 1997
CITY OF CHANH^SSth
Attn: Norman Larson
Wayne Larson
Bob Lamoreaux
Re: Proposed Addition
Gentlemen:
As a recap from our meeting with Ms. Sharmin AI-Jaff, the City Planner, we have committed to the
following schedule as it relates to the Site Plan approval process for the proposed building addition.
1. Site Plan Application deadline: January 16, 1998.
2. Planning Commission meeting: February 18, 1998, 7:00 PM.
3. City Council meeting: March 9,1998,6:30 PM.
The Planning Commission and City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
lower level.
As we approach these meeting dates, I will be in contact with you to communicate where our project falls
on the agenda for Planning Commission and City Council meetings respectively.
John . Shaw (Jack)
Vice President
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c: Bernard Herman, Bernard Herman Architects
Jeff Lindgren, Hedlund Engineering
Sharmin AI-Jaff, City of Chanhassen
Design Phase Services &
Consrruction Management
7685 COl1lorate Way
Eden Prairie. MN 55344-2021
(612) 937-8214
(612) 934-9433 FAX
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
APPUCANT: SWf2dQ.Y\b:r~- Shaw Ccncst . we.
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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
_ Planned Unit Development. _ Zoning Appeal
_ Rezoning _ Zoning Ordinance Amendment
_ Sign Permits
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I L Notification Sign
I _ Sign Plan Review
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-2l Site Plan Review. -A... Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost..
($50 CUP/SPAN ACN ARIW AP/Metes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
_ Subdivision. I l:I, ~~
TOTAL FEE $ 10 1\1. .
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
NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
PROJECT NAME ~T.nc..
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WETlANDS PRESENT YES
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PRESENT lAND USE DESIGNATION ~{ltt l}iar&tro~ AdditlOV1
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION ~V\ Rvu\~w AOphu;}hM
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST
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REQUESTED ZONING
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning
Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
1\ determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either
copy of Owne(s Duplicate Certificate of Title. Abstract of nle or purchase agreement). or I am the authorized person to make
this application and the fee owner has also signed this application.
1 will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies. etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
The city hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing
requirements and agency review. Therefore. the city Is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day
extension for lopment re . w. Development review shall be completed within 120 days unless additional review
extensions app ved by t e ap Iicant.
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Signature of plicant
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The appncant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report whIch will be available on Friday prior to the meeting.
If not contacted. a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
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CONSERVATION EASEMENT
THIS INSTRUMENT, Made this day of July, 1988, by and
between FRANK BEDDOR, JR. and MARILYN A. BEDDOR, husband and
wife, County of Carver, State of Minnesota, Grantors, and the
CITY OF CHANHASSEN, a municipal corporation under the laws of
the State. of Minnesota, County of Carver, State of Minnesota,
Grantee:
WITNESSETH:
That Grantors, in consideration of the sum of One Dollar
($1. 00) and other good and valuable consideration to them. in
hand paid by Grantee, the receipt in sufficiency of which is,
hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, and convey
to Grantee, its successors and assigns, a perpetual easement for
,
conservation purposes and environmental protection over, on and
across the following described premises located in the County of
Carver, State of Minnesota, viz: '
The rear 20 feet of Lots 2 through 7,
inclusive, Block 1, PARK ONE THIRD ADDITION,
according to the plat thereof on file and of
record in the Office of the County Recorder,
Carver County, Minn~sota.
The following activities shall be prohibited within the
conservation easement area described above.
a. The placement and erection of buildings, structures,
and private docks.
b. The alteration of vegetation in any manner or form
except for removal of dead or diseased vegetation.
c. The excavation or filling of the easement area.
d. The application of fertilizers, whether natural or
chemical.
e. The application of chemicals for the destruction or
retardation of vegetation.
f. The deposit of waste or debris.
g. Construction of paths, trails, walkways, and service
roads, except as constructed by the City.
h. T~e application
insecticides.
of
herbicides,
~esticides
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i. The storage of watercraft, boat trailers, ice fishing
houses, snowmobiles, and any type of motorized and non-
motorized vehicles.
Continuous screening shall be. maintained . within the
easement area by the Grantors, their heirs, successors and
assigns should dead or diseased vegetation need to be removed.
Grantors covenant that they are the owners and are in the
possession of the above described premises and have the lawful
right. and authority to convey and grant the conservation
easement described herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Grantors have caused this easement
to be executed as of the day and year first above written.
Frank. Beddor, Jr.
Marilyn A. Beddor
STATE OF MINN~SOTA
ss
COUNTY OF CARVER
The foregoing instrument was acknow1edge~ before me this
day of ' 1988, by FRANK BEDDOR, JR. and
MARILYN A. BEDDOR, husband and wife.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
Julius C. Smith
252 Southdale Office Centre
6750 France Avenue South
Edina, MN 55435
(612) 920-1521
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1998
Chairman Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: LuAnn Sidney, Craig Peterson, Matt Burton, Allyson Brooks, Alison
Blackowiak, and Kevin Joyce. Ladd Conrad arrived during item 3, after the public hearings.
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Planning Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner;
Sharmin AI-Jaff, Planner II; Dave Hempel, Asst. City Engineer; and Todd Hoffman, Park and
Recreation Director .
PUBLIC HEARING:
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 24.638 SQ. FT. OFFICE/W AREHOUSE ADDITION TO
W A YTEK. INC.. LOCATED SOUTH OF THE TWIN CITIES RAILROAD AND WEST
OF DELL ROAD. 7660 QUA TTRO DRIVE. SWEDENBORG-SHA W CONSTRUCTION.
INC.
Sharmin AI-Jaff presented the staff report on this item.
Peterson: Questions of staff?
Sidney: Now you gave us a sheet with additional conditions.
AI-Jaff: Yes, and I read those conditions off.
Sidney: Okay.
Peterson: A couple questions Sharmin. As it relates to the traffic proposal, it seems as though
we get these a lot with trash enclosures kind of coming in as an after thought and anytime we are
given the detail about color and the tone and feel of the building and yet we're not seeing what
can really be a negative to the building. How come the trash is always kind of secondary and in
many cases we're not even seeing it because it's going through with the condition of approval
anyway?
AI-Jaff: In this case we did speak to the applicant. The trash enclosure is going to be inside the
building. Typically if it's a site plan, let's say it's in a central business district or a visible area,
we do require the applicant to show where that's going.
Peterson: More importantly I think Kate, as a future reference. I've seen, well we see a lot of
them without it and it's I think having a pre-requisite. Important as they seemingly are, and
we're making big issues of a lot of other things. That can be a truly a sight sore that...
Aanenson: That's point noted.
Planning Commission Meeting - February 18, 1998
Peterson: Going to condition number 13. Talk about the light fixtures and we don't really talk
about whether or not they're going to be the same as the existing or not. We should obviously
make an effort to make them as close to the same as possible. Just a matter of, that can be rather
unsightly also. Other questions of staff? With that, would the applicant or their designee wish
to address the Planning Commission? If so, please come forward and state your name and
address.
Jack Shaw: Jack Shaw. I'm with Swendenborg-Shaw Construction. We're excited about the
project and I'm here this evening with Bob Lamaroo, a principle ofWaytek and open to any
questions you may have.
Peterson: A quick one for you. On the side towards the railroad tracks, and towards the houses
in Eden Prairie. Quite often we may forget that those are residents that look at that, basically
from the back of their house, on a regular basis. We didn't seem to put much, pay much
attention to dealing in the tone of the back.. . all of that Fabcon stuff I would. Is there anything
that we can do to maybe mitigate the coldness of that so that when you wake up in the morning
you go...
Jack Shaw: I worked with staff on that and we have discussed that. The grade is rather high in
the back of the lot there so the wall's about 20 feet tall. Approximately, and we have a grade
differential of about 8 feet. So a lot of that is taken up in the grade itself. It's also heavily,
heavily screened with some very mature oaks and maples in the back of the building there.
Peterson: I really couldn't get a sense in driving by how far back are the trees from the building?
AI-Jaff: There is a 20 foot easement and that is currently occupied by.. .and then you have the
railroad tracks. And on the residential side there's another probably 10 feet of mature trees and
then you have the houses.
Joyce: It's.. . seeing the homes now without vegetation, you know. Certainly six months a year
there's no...
Peterson: Other questions...? Thanks. This is a public hearing. May I have a motion... to open
the public hearing.
Joyce moved, Sidney seconded to open the public hearing. The public hearing was opened.
Peterson: This is a public hearing. Anyone wishing to address the commission, please come
forward please. Seeing none, may I have a motion to close the public hearing and a second.
Joyce moved, Sidney seconded to close the public hearing. The public hearing was closed.
Peterson: Any comments Matt, on this project?
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Burton: Not really. It seems to have met all the criteria that are laid out in the staff report and it
seems to make sense. So I don't have any problems with this project.
Peterson: Alison.
Blackowiak: My only question today, I talked to Sharmin about the drive aisle width and that's
been addressed so I have no other comments.
Brooks: I have no comments.
Peterson: LuAnn.
Sidney: I have no problems with the development as proposed. I guess I did have some concerns
about the mature trees, where that would be affected by a proposed driveway. However, I guess
looking at the site I can't really see any other choice and I guess I would encourage the applicant
to really try their darnedest to preserve the trees on the north side, because I think those are
significant trees. So I'd vote...
Joyce: No problems.
Peterson: I concur with, the only additional things would be the comments I said earlier. With
that may I have a motion please.
Joyce: I'll make a motion the staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval
of Site Plan Request #88-2 for a 24,683 square foot addition as shown on plans dated received
January 16, 1998 and subject to conditions 1 through 21. Adding to that condition 13, to make
an attempt to have similar lighting as the existing development. Condition 20 to read, all parking
lot drive aisles shall meet City Code Section 20-1101. And condition 21, depending on storm
sewer calculation, additional catch basins may be required in the easterly parking lot to intercept
runoff prior to draining onto Quattro Drive.
Peterson: Second please.
Burton: Second.
Peterson: Any discussion?
Joyce moved, Burton seconded that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Site
Plan #88-2 for a 24,683 square foot addition (Waytek, Inc.) as shown on the plans dated
received January 16, 1998, subject to the following conditions:
1. The existing catch basin on Quattro Drive shall be protected with rock filter dikes until all
disturbed areas on the site have been restored.
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2. Storm sewer calculations for a 10 year, 24 hour storm event shall be submitted to the City
Engineering Department for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
3. The haul routes for exporting material from the site shall be approved by the City Engineer
prior to issuance of a building permit.
4. The grading plans shall be revised to include an erosion control fence detail, revised
Chanhassen Standard Detail Plate for an industrial driveway (No. 5207) and rock
construction entrance detail No. 5301. In addition, erosion control fence shall be installed
adjacent to Quattro Drive once the existing driveway is abandoned.
5. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges shall be applied to the building permit. The:
charges shall be based upon the number of SAC units determined by the Metropolitan
Council Environmental Services.
6. The applicant shall obtain the necessary construction access easement to perform grading
on the adjacent property prior to any issuance of a building permit.
7. The applicant and/or contractor shall be responsible for adjusting the existing water service
proposed in the easterly driveway access.
8. The contractor and/or developer shall contact the City's Engineering Department for
inspection of the driveway apron and curb/street restoration prior to pouring the concrete.
A 24 hour notice is required to schedule an inspection.
9. Plans for trash enclosure and rooftop screening shall be submitted to staff for approval. All
roof top equipment shall be screened from views.
10. The applicant shall enter into a Site Plan Agreement. Financial guarantees for landscaping
shall be submitted to the City at the time of building permit application.
11. The applicant must install tree protection fencing prior to construction. Fencing must be
inspected by city staff before work is allowed to begin.
12. The applicant shall add 7 trees to the landscape plan. Four shall be planted on the east side
of the new parking lot and three shall be planted at the southeast comer of the property.
The trees shall be a mix of oak and sugar maple.
13. The light fixtures may not exceed 0.5 foot candles oflight from fixtures at the property and
attempt to have similar lighting to the remaining existing development.
14. The applicant shall install tree protection fencing around all preserved trees (within
construction limits) before site grading can commence.
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15. The applicant shall comply with the conditions of the conservation easement located on the
northerly 20 feet of the property. No trees will be allowed to be removed within the
easement.
16. Fire Marshal recommendations:
a. Regarding the new access off of Quattro Drive, submit grade dimensions to the City
Engineer and Fire Marshal for approval. Pursuant to 1991 Uniform Fire Code Section
10.204(f).
b. "No Parking Fire Lane" signs shall be installed. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for
exact location. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Policy #0'6-
1991.
c. Submit utility plans to the City Engineer and Fire Marshal for approval.
17. Park and trail fees shall be paid at the time of building permit.
18. Approval of this site plan is contingent upon consolidation of Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Park
One 3rd Addition (provide proof of single Parcel Identification Number).
19. Building Official recommendations:
a. The developers and/or designers should meet with a representative of the Inspections
Division as early as possible to discuss commercial building permit requirements.
Principals should be aware of many of these requirements before the project is bid.
20. The parking lot drive aisles shall meet City Code Section 20-1101.
21. Depending on storm sewer calculations, an additional catch basin may be required in
the easterly parking lot to intercept runoff prior to draining onto Quattro Drive.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST FOR A LOT SPLIT ON LOT 2. BLOCK 4. HIGHOVER ADDITION. FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A WELL SITE. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED NORTH OF
LONGACRES DRIVE ON THE EAST SIDE OF HWY. 41 (HAZEL TINE BLVD.). WEST
OF HIGHOVER DRIVE AND SOUTH OF LAKE LUCY ROAD. CITY OF
CHANHASSEN.
Sharmin AI-Jaff presented the staff report on this item.
Peterson: Questions of staff?
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