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CHANHASSEN
C.c. DATE: 6-8-98
CASE: 98-9 Site Plan
STAFF REPORT
PROPOSAL:
Site Plan Approval for a 15,000 square foot office/warehouse building
LOCATION:
Lot 1, Block I, Chanhassen Business Center 4th Addition
APPLICANT:
Eden Trace Corporation
Suite 2000
14500 Martin Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(6]2,975-9452
Peter Pemrick
Suite 2000
14500 Martin Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(612) 975-9452
PRESENT ZONING:
Planned Unit Development, PUD
ACREAGE:
2.75 acres
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
N -lOP, Lake Drive West and Vacant Industrial Lot
\" - PUD, Eden Trace/Matthews
E - PUD-R, Residential Single Family Subdivision and Audubon Rd.
S - PUD-R, Residential Single Family Subdivision and Audubon Rd.
WATER AND SEWER: Available to site.
PHYSICAL CHARACTER:
The site is devoid of vegetation with the exception of the buffer
area along Audubon Road.
2000 LAND USE PLAN:
Office/Industrial
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PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is proposing site plan approval for a 15,000 square office/warehouse building on Lot
1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 4th Addition. There is potential future expansion area
which would expand the footprint of the building on the southeast portion, towards Audubon
Road.
The building is proposed to be constructed using rock face block. The PUD requires that all
walls shall be given added architectural interest through building design or appropriate
landscaping. Horizontal bands and windows accentuate the building. The building footprint is
constrained by the shape of the parcel, so the proposal is essentially a rectangle. The applicant
does provide variation in the facade of the building to compensate for the ordinary shape. The
proposal contains three loading dock areas. Two loading docks are located along Lake Drive
West and the third is situated at the intersection of Lake Drive West and Audubon Road.
The preliminary plat for Chanhassen Business Center was approved on January 13, 1992. The
subject building is proposed to be constructed on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center
4th Addition, which was approved April 13, 1998.
Staff believes that the proposed development meets the standards established as part of the PUD
and is recommending approval of the site plan subject to the conditions contained in this report.
BACKGROUND
On January 13, 1992, the City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Chanhassen
Business Center as shown on the attached site plan. The PUD was amended on February 8, 1993
to allow for a church as a permitted use and the final plat for phase I of the project was approved.
On April 24, 1995, the Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition, subdividing Outlot C into 7
lots, was approved by the City.
On September 25, 1995, the City Council approved the replat of Outlot A into 4 lots, Chanhassen
Business Center 3rd Addition.
The City Council approved Chanhassen Business Center 4th Addition on April 13, 1998.
The Chanhassen Business Center is an industriaVoffice park on 93.7 acres. The original plat
consisted of 12 lots and 2 outlots. The ultimate development for this proposal was to have a total
of 700,000 square feet of building area with a mix of20% office, 25% industrial and 55%
warehouse.
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GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE
OVERVIEW
The proposed 7,500 sq. ft building is situated between Lake Drive West and Audubon Road on a
triangle-shaped parcel. Access is gained off of Lake Drive West. Parking is located to the
north, west and west of the proposed building. Direct views of the loading docks, which are
located to the northwest and northeast of the proposal, will be screened by the landscaping. The
location of the docks are constrained or limited by the shape of the parcel and the future
expansion of the building towards Audubon Road. The applicant is proposing to add
landscaping along the parameter of the site to maximize the screening of the loading docks.
The building height is 19 feet. It is located 100 feet from property line abutting Audubon Road
and 94 feet from Lake Drive West.
The materials used on the structure will be rock face block accented by horizontal bands. The
building is essentially a rectangle, however, the applicant creates the illusion of a varied faced
through smooth face block accents. The applicant has not shown the trash enclosure location.
Staff discussed this issue with the applicant and was informed that it will be located inside the
building.
The overall design is of a high quality providing variation and detail on the facade of the
building.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards will remain the same as previously approved with the PUD.
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD light industrial/office park. The use of the PUD zone
is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more sensitive
proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. Each lot proposed for development
shall proceed through site plan review based on the development standards outlined below.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in this zone should be limited to light industrial, warehousing, and office as
defined below. The uses shall be limited to those as defined herein. If there is a question as to
whether or not a use meets the definition, the City Council shall make that interpretation.
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1. Light Industrial. The manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, or
testing of goods or equipment or research activities entirely within an enclosed structure,
with no outside storage. There shall be negligible impact upon the surrounding
environment by noise, vibration, smoke, dust or pollutants.
2. Warehousing. Means the commercial storage of merchandise and personal property.
3. Office. Professional and business office, non-retail activity.
FINDING: The proposed uses of light industrial, warehouse and office are consistent with the
parameters established as part of the PUD.
c. Setbacks
In the PUD standards, there is the requirement for landscape buffering in addition to building and
parking setbacks. The landscape buffer on Audubon Road is 100 feet. The PUD zone requires a
building to be setback 50 feet from the required landscape buffer and public right-of-ways. There
is no minimum requirement for setbacks on interior lot lines.
The following setbacks shall apply from the right-of-way:
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Required (interior road system) 25' IS'
Required (exterior road system) 100' 100'
Required (interior lot lines) 10' 0'
Provided Lake Drive West 75' 25'
Provided from Audubon Rd. 160' 100'
Provided from interior lot lines 10' 10'
FINDING: The proposed development meets or exceeds the minimum setbacks established as
part of the PUD.
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d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
Chanhassen Business Center Fourth Addition
Lot # Lot Size - Acres Building Sq. Ft. Building Pervious
Coverage
1 4.5 57,000 29% 60%
2 4.0 44,000 25% 60%
Subtotal 8.5 101,000 avg. 27% avg. 69%
Building Height
Building Setback
Parking stalls
Parking Setback
Hard surface
Coverage
Lot Area
COMPLIANCE TABLE
PUD Eden Trace Corp.
2 stories 1 story
N-25' E-I00' N-I10' E-100'
S-25' W-25' S-NA W-50'
38 stalls 44 stalls
N-O' E-I00' N-25' E-I00'
S-O' W-20' S-NA W -25'
70% 31%
1 acre
2.75 acres
Variances Required - none
The PUD standard for hard surface coverage is 70% for office and industrial uses.
Parking Standards: Office _ 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet; Warehouse - 1 space per 1,000 for
first 10,000 square feet, then 1 space per 2,000 square feet; Manufacturing - 1 parking space for
each employee on the major shift and 1 space for each motor vehicle when customarily kept on
the premises. Staffhas estimated the required parking at 38 spaces. The applicant has provided
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44 spaces. The applicant has shown that future parking will be located on the northeast portion
of the building. The proposed parking exceeds the ordinance requirements.
Building Square Footage Breakdown for entire development
Office 20% 120,700 sq. ft.
Manufacturing 25% 150,875 sq. ft.
Warehouse 54.09% 326,425 sq. ft.
Church 0.91% 5,500 sq. ft.
Total 100% 603,500 sq. ft.
FINDING: The proposed development meets the development standards established as part of
the PUD. The city has previously approved the following square footage within the Chanhassen
Business Center: church - 5,500 square feet; office - 54,303 square feet (National Weather
Service, Power Systems, Paulstarr Enterprises and Construction Heaters, KNS Investments,
Postal Service and Matthews); and warehouse - 74,192 square feet (Power Systems, Paulstarr
Enterprises, Postal Service, Construction Heaters and Matthews).
e. Building Materials and Design
1. The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural
standards and site design. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material
compatible to the building.
2. All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Masonry material shall be used. Color
shall be introduced through colored block or panels and not painted block.
3. Brick may be used and must be approved to assure uniformity.
4. Block shall have a weathered face or be polished, fluted, or broken face.
5. Concrete may be poured in place, tilt-up or pre-cast, and shall be finished in stone,
textured or coated.
6. Metal siding will not be approved except as support material to one of the above
materials or curtain wall on office components or, as trim or as HV AC screen.
7. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure.
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8. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material.
Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be
fully screened by compatible materials.
9. The use of large unadorned, prestressed concrete panels and concrete block shall be
prohibited. Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate
and/or other patterning. All walls shall be given added architectural interest through
building design or appropriate landscaping.
10. Space for recycling shall be provided in the interior of all principal structures for all
developments in the Business Center.
FINDING: The applicant is proposing the use ofrock face block with smooth face block
accents. The PUD requires that all walls shall be given added architectural interest through
building design or appropriate landscaping. The building design is of a high quality and meets
the intent of the PUD design requirements.
f. Site Landscaping and Screening
1. All buffer landscaping, including boulevard landscaping, included in Phase I area to be
installed when the grading of the phase is completed. This may well result in landscaping
being required ahead of individual site plan approvals but we believe the buffer yard and
plantings, in particular, need to be established immediately. In addition, to adhere to the
higher quality of development as spelled out in the PUD zone, all loading areas shall be
screened. Each lot for development shall submit a separate landscaping plan as a part of
the site plan review process.
2. All open spaces and non-parking lot surfaces shall be landscaped, rockscaped, or covered
with plantings and/or lawn material.
3. Storage of material outdoors is prohibited unless it has been approved under site plan
review. All approved outdoor storage must be screened with masonry fences and/or
landscaping.
3. The master landscape plan for the CBC PUD shall be the design guide for all of the
specific site landscape developments. Each lot must present a landscape plan for
approval with the site plan review process.
4. Undulating or angular berms 3' to 4' in height, south of Lake Drive along Audubon Road
shall be sodded or seeded at the conclusion of Phase I grading and utility construction.
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The required buffer landscaping may be installed in phases, but it shall be required where
it is deemed necessary to screen any proposed development. All required boulevard
landscaping shall be sodded.
5. Loading areas shall be screened from public right-of-ways. Wing walls may be required
where deemed appropriate.
FINDING: Existing conditions on site include boulevard trees planted along Audubon Road and
Lake Drive West. No tree removal will take place. Existing trees located in proposed
construction areas will be transplanted to permanent locations. Since the commercial
development is along Audubon Road bufferyard B plantings are required.
g. Sign age
I. All freestanding signs be limited to monument signs. The sign shall not exceed eighty
(80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height. The sign
treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect with the quality of the
development. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material throughout the
development. The applicant should submit a sign package for staff review.
2. Each property shall be allowed one monument sign located near the driveway into the
private site. All signs require a separate permit.
3. The signage will have consistency throughout the development. A common theme will
be introduced at the development's entrance monument and will be used throughout.
4. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights.
FINDING: The applicant has not provided details regarding signage for the site. All signs must
receive a permit prior to installation.
h. Lighting
1. Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the
development.
2. A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a square
ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting.
3 Lighting equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right-of-ways shall be
used in the private areas.
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4. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 1/2
foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting.
FINDING: The applicant has not provided lighting details or calculations for this development.
However, city ordinance and the PUD standards provide sufficient control to assure compliance
to an established standard.
GRADING & DRAINAGE
SITE GRADING
The site was previously graded in conjunction with Chanhassen Business Center 151 Addition.
Upon review of the preliminary grading plan, it appears building and parking areas will blend
into the existing land form. The site will be re-graded to prepare the building pads and parking
lot areas. If exporting or importing of earthwork materials is necessary, a haul route and traffic
control plan will need to be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to construction
commencmg.
The site contains an existing earth berm along Audubon Road. The berm will not be disturbed as
a result of this project. The top of berm will be approximately three feet above the first floor
elevation. Staffeeliel'/es that Since the Planning Commission meeting, the grading plans
have been modified to show the berm should be extended northerly to wrap around the comer
of the site to help screen the east side of the building and parking lots from Audubon Road.
DRAINAGE
In conjunction with Chanhassen Business Center, a comprehensive storm water drainage system
was constructed to address runoff from this site. No on-site ponding will be required with this
development. The plans propose on utilizing existing and/or proposed stormwater services to
convey stormwater runoff from the site into the City's storm drainage system.
The applicant's engineer has submitted to the City detailed storm drainage calculations and a
drainage areamap for a 10 and 100-year storm event, 24-hour duration for staff review and
approval.
STREETS
The project is proposed to be accessed through a new driveway access off of Lake Drive West.
Staffhas reviewed the location of the driveways and are comfortable with the location. The
parking lot provides adequate traffic circulation around the building site. A future parking area is
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proposed in the easterly comer of the site; however, no layout is shown. There is an existing 6-
foot wide concrete sidewalk on the north side of Lake Drive West.
All driveway access points on Lake Drive West shall incorporate the City's industrial driveway
detail apron (Detail Plate No. 5207). This will also decrease the driveway radii onto Lake Drive
West. There are existing City street lights along Lake Drive West that are not shown on the
plans. The developer should verify that the access points will not be in conflict with the City's
street lights. The applicant shall be responsible for any relocation of street lights in conjunction
with site improvements.
UTILITIES
Municipal utility service is available from Lake Drive West. The plans propose on extending
sanitary sewer and water service from Lake Drive West. According to city records, there are no
sanitary sewer services extended to the property line. The plans propose on cutting open Lake
Drive West and extending a sanitary sewer service from the existing sewer manhole. To reduce
impact to the street and traffic staff is recommending an inside drop into the manhole. This will
minimize the trench width. In addition, the contractor will be able to maintain one lane of traffic
along Lake Drive West. Staff is also recommending Lake Drive West be restored in kind within
seven days after construction commences on the sewer service. A $2,500 escrow will be
required to guarantee restoration of Lake Drive West. No open trenches will be permitted
overnight.
The site does have water service extended to the property line from Lake Drive West.
The proposed sanitary sewer and water improvements shall be installed by the developer and/or
their assignee. The utility improvements with the exception of a portion of the storm sewer will
be considered private and not maintained by the City. These utilities will be inspected by the
City's Building Department. The utility improvements shall be constructed in accordance with
the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates and/or State Plumbing
Codes.
This property has been previously assessed for sewer and water improvements under City Project
No. 91-17. However, according to city ordinance, the property may be subject to additional
sewer and water hookup charges at time of building permit issuance. Sewer and water hookup
charges are determined 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. The applicant and/or contractor applying for the building permit will be responsible for
the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. 1998 hookup charges for sanitary sewer and water
are $1,216 and $1,584, respectively, per unit.
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MISCELLANEOUS
The applicant should be aware that no construction activities may commence on the site until the
final plat and development contract for Chanhassen Business Center 4th Addition has been
recorded.
EROSION CONTROL
The preliminary erosion control plan is in general conformance with the City's Best Management
Practice Handbook. Catch basins shall also be protected with hay bales and silt fence or rock
construction dikes. In addition, erosion control fence will need to be installed along the easterly
property line for extension of the existing berm.
LANDSCAPING
Landscaping requirements for the development include parking lot landscaping and buffer yard
plantings. The parking lot area is 21,128 square feet. The minimum required amount of
landscaping for the parking lot is 1,690 sq. ft. and 7 overstory trees. The applicant meets the
landscaping requirement in both area and number of trees.
Since the commercial development is along Audubon Road bufferyard B plantings are required.
The planting area is 50 feet in width, but the minimum bufferyard standard of 30 feet width will
be applied. For every 100 feet, one overstory, 2 understory and 2 shrubs are required. Frontage
along Audubon is approximately 460 feet, therefore buffer yard plantings must include at least 5
overs tory trees, 9 understory and 9 shrubs. The applicant has proposed 5 overstory, 15
evergreens, and 3 understory. Staff feels the absence of shrubs in the plantings is compensated
for by the evergreen plantings and that the buffer yard is adequate.
Staff rec0mmends the Since the Planning Commission meeting, the applicant has revised the
landscape plans by showing three additional trees ge planted in the eastern comer of the
property to help screen the parking lot from Audubon Road and incoming traffic. These trees
should be are an extension of the bufferyard plantings and do not interfere with any plans for
future expansion of the parking lot.
LIGHTING/SIGNAGE
The applicant has not provided lighting details or calculations for this development. The
applicant has not provided signage details for the project. However, city ordinance and the PUD
standards provide sufficient control to assure compliance to an established standard.
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SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
Storm Water Quality Fees
The SWMP has established a water quality connection charge for each new subdivision based on
land use. Dedication shall be equal to the cost of land and pond volume needed for treatment of the
phosphorus load leaving the site. The requirement for cash in lieu ofland and pond construction
shall be based upon a schedule in accordance with the prescribed land use zoning. Values are
calculated using market values ofland in the City ofChanhassen plus a value of$2.50 per cubic
yard for excavation of the pond. SWMP water quality charge is $4,633/acre for industrial
developments. The fees were paid at the time when Chanhassen Business Center 4th Addition was
platted.
The applicant has provided on-site water quality ponds in accordance to the SWMP in Chanhassen
Businesses Center 2nd Addition; therefore, these fees have been waived.
Storm Water Quantity Fees
The SWMP has established a connection charge for the different land uses based on an average
city-wide rate for the installation of water quantity systems. This cost includes land acquisition,
proposed SWMP culverts, open channels and storm water ponding areas for runoff storage.
Industrial developments have a connection charge of $4,360 per developable acre. The fees
when paid at the time when Chanhassen Business Center 4th Addition was platted.
INSIDE PARKING
At grade overhead doors raise a concern that motor vehicles may be parked in the building. There
are specific code requirements if this occurs. The plumbing code requires a flammable liquids
separator if vehicles are parked in the building, and the building code requires a one-hour fire-
'fesistive occupancy separation between a parking area and a warehouse, office, manufacturing
facility or storage facility. The Inspections Division interprets parking as being overnight parking.
The presence of a motor vehicle in the building during the operation of the facility does not trigger
the additional code requirements.
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Plans are often bid before the building code plan review is done by the Inspections Division
reviewer, making changes necessary for code compliance difficult and expensive to incorporate
later. Accordingly, the developers and designers my desire should meet with Inspections as early as
possible to discuss commercial building permit requirements and the code review process.
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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.
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(6) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision
for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light
and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations
which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
Finding: The proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan, the
zoning ordinance, the design guidelines established as part of the Chanhassen Business
Center PUD with the modifications outlined in the staff report, and the site plan review
requirements. The site has few existing natural amenities due to previous development in
the area. The site design is compatible and harmonious with the approved industrial
developments throughout the City.
PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE
On May 20, 1998, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved this application
unanimously.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt the following motion:
"The City Council approves Site Plan #98-9 for Eden Trace Corp.- Quantum Control as shown
on the plans dated received April 24, 1998, and subject to the following conditions:
1. All driveway access points onto Lake Drive West shall incorporate the City's industrial
driveway apron (Detail Plate No. 5207). The developer shall be responsible for
relocating any conflicting street lights along Lake Drive West.
2. Rock construction entrances shall be maintained by the applicant until all parking lots are
paved with a bituminous surface. In addition, all catch basin inlets shall be protected
with silt fence, rock filter dikes, or hay bales, as well.
3. All drive aisles shall be revised to meet the City Code requirements (20-1101 and 20-
1118). Driveway radiuses onto Lake Drive West shall be increased to 20-foot radii.
4. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges shall be applied to the building permit.
Charges shall be based upon the number of SAC units determined by the Metropolitan
Council Environmental Services.
5. The applicant shall provide the city with a financial guarantee in the amount of $2,500 to
guarantee boulevard restoration as a result of the driveway access point.
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6.
7.
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.
All utility improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the latest editions of the
City's Standard Specifications and Detail Plates and/or State Plumbing Codes. Detailed
utility plans and specifications shall be submitted in conjunction with the final plat
approval for staff review and approval. The private utilities will be inspected by the
City's Building Department. The developer and/or builder shall be responsible for
obtaining the necessary permits from the City.
8.
The final utility plans shall be revised to include an inside drop for the sewer service
connection to the existing manhole. One lane of traffic must be maintained at all times.
The street (Lake Drive West) shall be restored in kind within 7 days after work
commences. The contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining traffic
control. The developer shall escrow with the City in the form of a letter of credit or cash
escrow in the amount of $2,500 to guarantee street restoration.
9.
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Audubon Road shall be consistent with buffer yard B planting requirements of the
landscaping ordinance.
11.
Overnight parking of motor vehicles indoors will not be permitted unless applicable
portions of the building is designed to meet the code requirements for a parking garage.
12.
Meet With the Inspections Division plan reviewer as soon as possible after approval to begin
the building code plan review process I
13.
Fire Marshal conditions:
a. Refer to Utility Plan. A post indicator valve must be added to the 8 inch water
main running into the building. NFP A 13 1991 Section 4-5.1.1. 7.
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b. The post indicator must have tamper protection which is connected to the
sprinkler system monitoring. Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division
Policy # 40-1995.
c. Contact Fire Marshal for exact size and location for installation of a lock box on
the side of the building for fire department access. MN Uniform Fire Code 1991 Section
10.302.
14. The applicant shall enter into a site development contract with the city and provide the
necessary financial security to guarantee compliance with the terms of approval.
15. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material.
Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be
fully screened by compatible materials. As an alternative, the applicant can use factory
applied panels on the exterior to the equipment that would blend in with the building
materials.
16. All freestanding signs shall be limited to monument signs. The sign shall not exceed
eighty (80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height.
The sign treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect with the
quality of the development. A common theme will be introduced at the development's
entrance monument and will be used throughout. Each property shall be allowed one
monument sign located near the driveway into the private site. The monument sign must
maintain a ten foot setback from the property line. The signs should be consistent in
color, size, and material throughout the development. The applicant should submit a sign
package for staff review. A separate permit is required for all signage on site.
17. Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the
development. A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a
square ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting.
All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than Yz
foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting. Lighting
equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right-of-ways shall be used in
the private areas. Wall pack units may be used provided no direct glare is directed off-
site and no more than Yz foot candle of light is at the property line.
18. Park fees shall be paid in accordance with city ordinance requirements.
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A TT ACHMENTS
1. Chanhassen Business Center Preliminary Plans.
2. Memo from Dave Hempel dated May 12, 1998.
3. Memo from Steve Kirchman dated May 6, 1998
4. Memo from Greg Hayes dated May 12, 1998
5. Public hearing and property owners list.
6. Planning Commission minutes dated May 20, 1998.
7. Site plan dated received April 24, 1998.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
J City Center Drive, PO Box 147
JJanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General Fax 612.937.5739
flginming Fax 612.937.9152
iblic Safety Fax 612.934.2524
fIb www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Sharmin AI-Jaff, Planner II
Dave Hempel, Assistant City Enginee \Vh 1 ~~,
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May 12, 1998
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
Review of Site Plan for Quantum Controls
Eden Trace Corporation
Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 4th Addition
File No. 98-13 LUR
Upon review of the site plan prepared by RSP Architects dated April 17, 1998 and
civil drawings prepared by Schoell & Madson dated April 17, 1998, I offer the
following comments and recommendations:
sn'E GRADING
The site was previously graded in conjunction with Chanhassen Business Center
1 st Addition. Upon review of the preliminary grading plan, it appears building and
parking areas will blend into the existing land form. The site will be re-graded to
prepare the building pads and parking lot areas. If exporting or importing of
earthwork materials is necessary, a haul route and traffic control plan will need to
be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to construction
commencing.
The site contains an existing earth berm along Audubon Road. The berm will not
be disturbed as a result of this project. The top of berm will be approximately
three feet above the first floor elevation. Staff believes that the berm should be
extended northerly to wrap around the corner of the site to help screen the east
side of the building and parking lots from Audubon Road.
DRAINAGE
In conjunction with Chanhassen Business Center, a comprehensive storm water
drainage system was constructed to address runoff from this site. No on-site
ponding will be required with this development. The plans propose on utilizing
existing and/or proposed stormwater services to convey stormwater runoff from
the site into the City's storm drainage system.
The applicant's engineer has submitted to the City detailed storm drainage
calculations and a drainage area map for a 10 and IOO-year storm event, 24-hour
duration for staff review and approval.
e City of Chanhassen. A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a channing downtown, thriving businesses, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
Sharmin Al-laff
Quantum Controls Site Plan Review
May 12, 1998
Page 2
STREETS
The project is proposed to be accessed through a new driveway access off of Lake
Drive West. Staff has reviewed the location of the driveways and are comfortable
with the location. The parking lot provides adequate traffic circulation around the
building site. A future parking area is proposed in the easterly corner of the site;
however, no layout is shown. There is an existing 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk
on the north side of Lake Drive West.
All driveway access points on Lake Drive West shall incorporate the City's
industrial driveway detail apron (Detail Plate No. 5207). This will also decrease
the driveway radii onto Lake Drive West. There are existing City street lights
along Lake Drive West that are not shown on the plans. The developer should
verify that the access points will not be in conflict with the City's street lights. The
applicant shall be responsible for any relocation of street lights in conjunction with
site improvements.
UTILITIES
Municipal utility service is available from Lake Drive West. The plans propose on
extending sanitary sewer and water service from Lake Drive West. According to
city records, there are no sanitary sewer services extended to the property line.
The plans propose on cutting open Lake Drive West and extending a sanitary
sewer service from the existing sewer manhole. To reduce impact to the street and
traffic staff is recommending an inside drop into the manhole. This will minimize
the trench width. In addition, the contractor will be able to maintain one lane of
traffic along Lake Drive West. Staff is also recommending Lake Drive West be
restored in kind within seven days after construction commences on the sewer
service. A $2,500 escrow will be required to guarantee restoration of Lake Drive
West. No open trenches will be permitted overnight.
The site does have water service extended to the property line from Lake Drive
West.
The proposed sanitary sewer and water improvements shall be installed by the
developer and/or their assignee. The utility improvements with the exception of a
portion of the storm sewer will be considered private and not maintained by the
City. These utilities will be inspected by the City's Building Department. The
Sharmin AI-Jaff
Quantum Controls Site Plan Review
May 12, 1998
Page 3
utility improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the City's latest
edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates and/or State Plumbing Codes.
This property has been previously assessed for sewer and water improvements
under City Project No. 91-17. However, according to city ordinance, the property
may be subject to additional sewer and water hookup charges at time of building
permit issuance. Sewer and water hookup charges are determined 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.
The applicant and/or contractor applying for the building permit will be responsible
for the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. 1998 hookup charges for
sanitary sewer and water are $1,216 and $1,584, respectively, per unit.
MISCELLANEOUS
The applicant should be aware that no construction activities may commence on
the site until the final plat and development contract for Chanhassen Business
Center 4th Addition has been recorded.
EROSION CONTROL
The preliminary erosion control plan is in general conformance with the City's Best
Management Practice Handbook. Catch basins shall also be protected with hay
bales and silt fence or rock construction dikes. In addition, erosion control fence
will need to be installed along the easterly property line for extension of the
existing berm.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. All driveway access points onto Lake Drive West shall incorporate the
City's industrial driveway apron (Detail Plate No. 5207). The developer
shall be responsible for relocating any conflicting street lights along Lake
Drive West.
2. Rock construction entrances shall be maintained by the applicant until all
parking lots are paved with a bituminous surface. In addition, all catch
basin inlets shall be protected with silt fence, rock filter dikes, or hay bales
as well.
Sharrnin AI-Jaff
Quantum Controls Site Plan Review
May 12, 1998
Page 4
3. All drive aisles shall be revised to meet the City Code requirements (20-
110 1 and 20-1118). Driveway radiuses onto Lake Drive West shall be
decreased to 20-foot radii.
4. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges shall be applied to the building
permit. Charges shall be based upon the number of SAC units determined
by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.
5. The applicant shall provide the City with a financial guarantee in the
amount of $2,500 to guarantee boulevard restoration as a result of the
driveway access point.
6. 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.
7. All utility improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the latest
editions of the City's Standard Specifications and Detail Plates and/or State
Plumbing Codes. Detailed utility plans and specifications shall be
submitted in conjunction with the final plat approval for staff review and
approval. The private utilities will be inspected by the City's Building
Department. The developer and/or builder shall be responsible for
obtaining the necessary permits from the City.
8. The final utility plans shall be revised to include a inside drop for the sewer
service connection to the existing manhole. One lane of traffic must be
maintained at all times. The street (Lake Drive West) shall be restored in
kind within 7 days after work commences. The contractor shall be
responsible for providing and maintaining traffic control. The developer
shall escrow with the City in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow in
the amount of $2,500 to guarantee street restoration.
9. The developer shall extend the existing berm northerly to wrap around the
corner of the site to screen the easterly side of the building and parking lot.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
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- Conditional Use Permit _ Vacation of ROW/Easements
- Interim Use Permit - Variance
_ Non-conforming Use Permit - Wetland Alteration Permit
_ Planned Unit Development* _ Zoning Appeal
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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.
CITY OF
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 Safe0' Fax 612.934.2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Sharmin AI-Jaff, Planner II
Steve A. Kirchman, Building Official ~ a\(
FROM:
DATE:
May 6, 1998
SUBJECT:
98-9 SPR (Quantum Controls, Inc., Eden Trace Corp.)
I was asked to review the site plan proposal stamped "CITY OF CHANHASSEN,
APR 24 1998, CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT. " for the above referenced project.
Analvsis:
Inside parking. At grade overhead doors raise a concern that motor vehicles may be parked in
the building. There are specific code requirements if this occurs. The plumbing code requires a
flammable liquids separator if vehicles are parked in the building, and the building code requires a
one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation between a parking area and a warehouse, office,
manufacturing facility or storage facility. The Inspections Division interprets parking as being
overnight parking. The presence of a motor vehicle in the building during the operation of the
facility does not trigger the additional code requirements.
Permit requirements. Plans are often bid before the building code plan review is done by the
Inspections Division reviewer, making changes necessary for code compliance difficult and
expensive to incorporate later. Accordingly, 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 and the code review process..
Recommendations:
The following conditions should be included with the conditions of approval:
1. Overnight parking of motor vehicles will not be permitted unless applicable portions of the
building is designed to meet the code requirements for a parking garage.
2. Meet with the Inspections Division plan reviewer as soon as possible after approval to begin
the building code plan review process.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
. City Center Drive, PO Box 141
hanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General Fax 612.937.5139
19ineering Fax 612.937.9152
blic Safet)' Fax 612.934.2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Shannin AI-Jaff, Planner II
FROM:
Greg Hayes, Fire Inspector/Training Coordinator
DATE:
May 12, 1998
SUBJECT:
Request for a site plan review of a 15,000 square foot
office/warehouse/manufacturing building on property zoned
PUD and located at the southwest comer of Lake Drive West
and Audubon road on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business
Center 4th Addition, Climate Controls, Inc., Eden Trace
Corporation
Planning Case 98-9 Site Plan
I have reviewed the site plan review for the above project. In order to comply
with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division, I have the
following fire code or city ordinance/policy requirements. The site plan is based
on the available infonnation supplied at this time. If additional plans or changes
are submitted the appropriate code or policy items will be addressed. Please
correct the following:
I. Refer to Utility Plan. A post indicator valve must be added to the 8 inch water
main running into the building. NFPA 13 1991 Section 4-5.1.1.7.
2. The post indicator must have tamper protection which is connected to the
sprinkler system monitoring. Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Division Policy # 40-1995.
If you have any questions, please give me a call at extension 262.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, May 20,1998
at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
690 City Center Drive
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Lake Drive
West and Audubon Road
SUBJECT: Site Plan Review for an
Office/Wa reho use/Ma n ufacturing
Building
APPLICANT: Eden Trace Corporation
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The
applicant, Eden Trace Corporation, is requesting site plan review of a 15,000 square foot
officelwarehouse/manufacturing building located at the southwest corner of Lake Drive West
and Audubon Road on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 4th Addition, Quantum
Controls, Inc., Eden Trace Corporation.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
developer's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the
meeting, the Commission Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The Developer will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses project. The commission will then
make a recommendation to the City Council.
Questions and Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop by City
Hall during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact Sharmin at 937-1900 ext. 120. If you choose to
submit written comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the meeting
Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on May 7, 1998.
ULSTARR ENTERPRISES INC.
30 LAKE DRIVE W
ANHASSEN, MN 55317
INTROL PRODUCTS
~4 LAKE DRIVE W
ANHASSEN, MN 55317
POSTAL SERVICE
)0 W 64TH STREET #100
'ERLAND PARK, KS 66202-4171
U TRINH
18 ALlSA COURT
ANHASSEN, MN 55317
ILlP JENSEN
;1 ALlSA COURT
ANHASSEN, MN 55317
-IN SCHLlESMAN
i9 ALlSA COURT
ANHASSEN, MN 55317
MJOHNSON
iO ALlSA COURT
ANHASSEN, MN 55317
RRI & PETER PLUCINAK
i5 ALlSA COURT
ANHASSEN, MN 55317
ILLlP M MARTY
'2 ALlSA COURT
ANHASSEN, MN 55317
1 PASS
14 ALlSA COURT
ANHASSSEN, MN 55317
JON EVENSON
8600 ALlSA COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
RAY F & TERESA R VAN STRAA TEN
8601 ALlSA COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
BARBARA SCHILLING
8616 ALlSA COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
PETER D & NICOLE D JOHNSON
8617 ALlSA LANE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
SOMBOUN HOMESOMBATH
8632 ALlSA COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
SCOTT & SHARON KOBASICK
8450 BITTERN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
DAWNE CHRISTIANSEN
ROBIN WHITE
8451 BITTERN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
KURT KLlNGELHUTZ
8460 BITTERN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
BRIAN ROME
8461 BITTERN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
THANH TANG
8470 BITTERN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
GARY & PATTI LUND
8471 BITTERN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
JEFFREY ALAN KULLBERG
8480 BITTERN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
MIKE & DENISE CHOINIERE
8481 BITTERN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
DAVID & SHEILA KELLER
8491 BITTERN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
HERAKLES, LLC
8345 COMMERCE DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
POWERS SYSTEMS
8325 COMMERCE DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
K & S INVESTMENTS, LLC
11415 VALLEY VIEW ROAD
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
HERAKLES, LLC
8345 COMMERCE DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
DAVID OBEE
2060 MAJESTIC WAY
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
PAULSTARR ENTERPRISES, INC.
1660 LAKE DRIVE WEST
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
REDMOND PRODUCTS INC
18930 WEST 78TH STREET
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
CHRISTOPHER T. ACKERMAN
1591 HERON DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
BARRY PATEL
1490 HERON DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
RAYMOND COLLINGS
1480 PARK ROAD
PO BOX 879
CHANHASSEN. MN 55317
JOHN & CONNIE HERRING
1500 HERON DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE
1733 LAKE DRIVE WEST
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
KEVIN OLSON
LISA JOHNSON
1520 HERON DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
AUDUBON 92, A MN PTNRSHP
36 SOUTH 9TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
DANIEL & GAIL SUTER
1530 HERON DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
PAULSTARR ENTERPRISES,INC
1660 LAKE DRIVE WEST
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
DANIEL & KIM OBERMEYER
1540 HERON DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
CURT SA NT JER
8460 SWAN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
JODI & QUENTIN STAPP
1551 HERON DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
CHRIS PAROLA
8470 SWAN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
TIM & SHARON BAKKE
1561 HERON DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
GREG DOEDEN
8480 SWAN COURT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
PAUL & TONI COLEMAN
1571 HERON DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
DAVE KREITLOW
1702 VALLEY RIDGE TRL NO
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
CHARLES J OLSON
1581 HERON DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
GARY THEIS
1696 VALLEY TRAIL NORTH
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
Planning Commission Meeting - May 20, 1998
33. Cross-access and maintenance agreements will need to be prepared for use of the private
driveway including the Morin's parcel."
34. The Planning Commission suggests conservation easement on Lot 6, Block 2 to
prevent further subdivision.
35. That there would be a cross access easement agreement prepared for the use of the
private driveway including the Randall parcel.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
EDEN TRACE CORP. REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 15.000 SQ. FT.
OFFICEIW AREHOUSE/MANUFACTURING BUILDING ON PROPERTY ZONED PUD
AND LOCA TED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LAKE DRIVE WEST AND
AUDUBON ROAD ON LOT 1. BLOCK 1. CHANHASSEN BUSINESS CENTER 4TH
ADDITION. QUANTUM CONTROLS INC.
Sharmin AI-Jaff presented the staff report on this item.
Joyce: Thank you Sharmin. Are there any questions for staff at this time?
Blackowiak: I had a question. Sharmin, on page 5, the compliance table.
AI-Jaff: Yes.
Blackowiak: It talks about no variance is required, yet the south building setback is at 10 feet
and the PUD ordinance is 25 feet. Would that require a variance or is that 10 feet?
AI-Jaff: It is 10 feet. It is an interior lot line so that was a mistake.
Aanenson: No variance is required. It's an interior lot line. An exterior lot line is 25 feet.
Blackowiak: Okay, so interior is.. . okay, good. Just making sure. That's it, thanks.
Joyce: Thank you. Anyone else have questions? Is the applicant here and like to address the
Planning Commission? Please come forward.
Mark Understad: Mark Understad with Eden Trace... Not a lot to say.
Joyce: What you see is what you get huh?
Mark Understad: Yeah, and hopefully we've got it right again here so.
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Joyce: Any questions for the applicant at this time?
Sidney: A question about the drive in doors. What's the purpose of that and would semi's be
pulling up there or what are they used for?
Mark Understad: No. The loading dock is going to be tucked back in here. The primary use for
them...
Sidney: Is that like garage doors then or something like that?
Mark Understad: Yeah. Overheads. And the thought...
Joyce: There are three docks...? Would anyone like to address the Planning Commission on this
item? Seeing none, could I have a motion to close the public hearing?
Brooks moved, Burton seconded to close the public hearing. The public hearing was
closed.
Joyce: LuAnn?
Sidney: Looks great again. No other questions. I'm glad to have an applicant that comes in
consistently with the right number of trees and...
Joyce: Matt.
Burton: I agree. ..staff recommendations are appropriate and...
Joyce: Alison.
Blackowiak: I agree. Looks fine.
Brooks: Fine. Looks fine.
Joyce: Yeah, you did a nice job with the loading docks... You have it down now...SO all we
need is a motion.
Sidney: I make the motion that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Site Plan 98-
9 for Eden Trace Corp-Quantum Control as shown on the plans dated April 24, 1998 and subject
to the following conditions, 1 through 19.
Burton: Second.
Sidney moved, Burton seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
Site Plan #98-9 for Eden Trace Corp-Quantum Control as shown on the plans dated
received April 24, 1998, and subject to the following conditions:
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Planning Commission Meeting - May 20, 1998
1.
All driveway access points onto Lake Drive West shall incorporate the City's industrial
driveway apron (Detail Plate No. 5207). The developer shall be responsible for relocating
any conflicting street lights along Lake Drive West.
2.
Rock construction entrances shall be maintained by the applicant until all parking lots are
paved with a bituminous surface. In addition, all catch basins inlets shall be protected with
silt fence, rock filter dikes, or hay bales, as well.
3.
All drive aisles shall be revised to meet the City Code requirements (20-1101 and 20-1118).
Driveway radiuses onto Lake Drive West shall be increased to 20 foot radii.
4.
Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges shall be applied to the building permit. Charges
shall be based upon the number of SAC units determined by the Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services.
5.
The applicant shall provide the city with a financial guarantee in the amount of $2,500. To
guarantee boulevard restoration as a result of the driveway access point.
6.
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.
7.
All utility improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the latest editions of the
City's Standard Specifications and Detail Plates and/or State Plumbing Codes. Detailed
utility plans and specifications shall be submitted in conjunction with the final plat
approval for staff review and approval. The private utilities will be inspected by the City's
Building Department. The developer and/or builder shall be responsible for obtaining the
necessary permits from the City.
8.
The final utility plans shall be revised to include an inside drop for the sewer service
connection to the existing manhole. One lane of traffic must be maintained at all times.
The street (Lake Drive West) shall be restored in kind within 7 days after work commences.
The contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining traffic control. The
developer shall escrow with the City in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow in the
amount of $2,500 to guarantee street restoration.
9.
The developer shall extend the existing berm northerly to wrap around the comer of the site
to screen the easterly side of the building and parking lot. All existing trees shall be
protected during the construction of the berm and replaced by the applicant if necessary.
10.
The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to include three additional trees be planted in
the eastern comer of the property to help screen the parking lot from Audubon Road and
incoming traffic. These trees should be an extension of the buffer yard plantings and not
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interfere with any plans for future expansion of the parking lot. Landscaping shall be
consistent with buffer yard B planting requirements of the landscaping ordinance.
11. Overnight parking of motor vehicles will not be permitted unless applicable portions of the
building is designed to meet the code requirements for a parking garage.
12. Meet with the Inspections Division plan reviewer as soon as possible after approval to
begin the building code plan review process.
13. Fire marshal conditions:
a. Refer to Utility Plan. A post indicator valve must be added to the 8 inch water main
running into the building. NFPA 13 1991 Section 4-5.1.1.7.
b. The post indicator must have tamper protection which is connected to the sprinkler
system monitoring. Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #40-
1995.
14. Please contact Fire Marshal for exact size and location for installation of a lock box on the
side of the building for fire department access. MN Uniform Fire Code 1991, Section
10.302.
15. The applicant shall enter into a site development contract with the city and provide the
necessary financial security to guarantee compliance with the terms of approval.
16. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material.
Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc. are to be
fully screened by compatible materials. As an alternative, the applicant can use factory
applied panels on the exterior to the equipment that would blend in with the building
materials.
17. All freestanding signs shall be limited to monument signs. The sign shall not exceed eighty
(80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height. The sign
treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect with the quality of the
development. A common theme will be introduced at the development's entrance
monument and will be used throughout. Each property shall be allowed one monument
sign located near the driveway into the private site. The monument sign must maintain a
ten foot setback from the property line. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and
material throughout the development. The applicant should submit a sign package for staff
review. A separate permit is required for all signage on site.
18. Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the
development. A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a
square ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting.
All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than Y2
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foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting. Lighting equipment
similar to what is mounted in the public street right-of-ways shall be used in the private
areas. Wall pack units may be used provided no direct glare is directed off-site and no
more than Y2 foot candle of light is at the property line.
19. Park fees shall be paid in accordance with city ordinance requirements.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
COFFMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. INC.. REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY
PLA T APPROVAL FOR 8 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS WITH VARIANCES TO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACKS AND WETLAND SETBACKS AND 2 OUTLOTS AND A
WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT FOR WETLAND MITIGATION ON PROPERTY
ZONED RSF. AND LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF SANDPIPER TRAIL AND WEST OF
PIPER RIDGE LANE. THIS PROJECT WAS APPROVED IN 1995 AS OLIVEWOOD.
Public Present:
Name Address
Bill Coffman
Arnold & Anne Weimerskirch
Bob & June Bauer
Thomas 1. Schoenecker
Ken Adolf
Mike Steadman
7409 West 112 Street
2831 Sandpiper Trail, Excelsior
2700 Sandpiper Trail, Excelsior
2820 Sandpiper Trail
Schoell & Madson
5016 Highland Road, Minnetonka
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item.
Joyce: Any questions?
Brooks: Yes, I do. These are about 5 acre parcels, large lots?
Aanenson: No. Actually the upland portion is a little less. They're averaging around a half acre.
A large portion of it is wetland. The back of these lots will be natural wetlands towards the lake.
The ordinary high water line. . .
Brooks: I guess what I'm going for is, are the people that buy these lots going to be able to
subdivide them?
Aanenson: No. No, if you look at the home placement on... There's not enough square
footage. . .
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