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8b. Site Plan Approval & CUP for 3 Buildings, NE Corner of Kerber Blvd & W. 78th Street CITY OF CHANHASSEN g ,b 6/19/96 PC DATE: - CC DATE' ~ 3/1 0197 SPR 96-7, CUP 96-2 Generous:v CASE #: By: - I z =:{ :...> :J l.. (L c::( ~ ~ l1J r- - U) STAFF REPORT PROPOSAL: SIte plan approval for three buildings in a 26,786 square foot commercial development and a conditional use permit to allow more than one pnnclpal buildll1g on a lot. West Village Center, Phase IT LOCA TION: The northeast corner of Kerber Blvd. and West 78th Stn:et, Lots 1 and 2, West Village Heights 2nd Addition Ar.tf(m by City A:l"l:cistrator Er. '...__,' ! I TAl )/1- 1,...J.:!:'...'-'....,~ v"..",r APPLICANT: T F, James Company 6640 Shady Oak Road, SUlte 500 Eden Praine, MN 55344 (612) 828-9000 t.1cj;(~,- ~ .........-...-..-- J: 'l~"'!.(". ",~::c "c-:g'-.ir:c/'7- [) ........-. .-..... .-.--- rc.tc s:.;: :. L'!~: tJ t" ,:"-!i:-;:;!un '2 --Ie .ti 7 ~--..:..:;! .,. .- -. --._- D~t' (" , ,t .JI<C;! PRESENT ZONING: The property is zoned SG, General Susmes~ Dlstnct ACREAGE: 3.4 acres ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: N - PlJD-RI2, Oak Pond Oak Hills townhouses S _ PUD, Target, Taco Bell, Boston Market, Perkins. W nth St E - SG, Century Bank W - R12, Eckankar property, Powers Blvd. WATER AND SEWER: A vailable to site. PHYSICAL CHARACTER: The site is currently used for the storage of soil excavation material from the previous development of West Village Heights 2nd addition. A significant elevation change will be maintained between Oak Ponds and this development. 2000 LAND USE PLAN: Commercial E F i 8 ~ ~ ~ i a ~,~ ~ I B \ .....-.1 ! T , I (I I ,.JI I I f --'-- -.... //I L'C U~t \\ ' CHRISTMAS 9 HENNEPIN I COUNT,! "' ==- U /.9lm J~ LAK~~~ J/ , L ::' ".....[(( \ ~ ,,-~ /17 I'\J lUg ~... ' _ 11)\ J \ i~ 'Yr .J.J -l ':=::; ~ iJ..u t'k::l t lJ ... ' /.1 ' . PHS; -i D~,f> )~,~ G~ . coo 't~ rh.. ~ f--J ~" . 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In the interim, the applicant has redistributed the building areas within the project and increased the total square footage of the development by 186 square feet. The applicant is proposing a three structure commercial development consisting of a BUlldmg A _ 11,006 14,996 Building B - 10,2009,270, and Building C - ~ 2,520 square foot bUIldings. This development is the last phase of the West Village Heights development that mcorporates both commercial and residential components. This site serves as a gateway for people entering the central business district from the west. As such, its aesthetic and architectural features are an important component of the image the city wants to create for the downtown. This development continues the themes established within the West Village Center project consistmg of brick extenor walls with "classical" uses of arches, recessed areas, and varied buildmg facades. The development embodies many of the deSign elements specified in the Highway 5 Corridor Study including a well deSigned and vaned bUlldmg facade, appropriate building scale and proportiOn, harmonious colors and buildmg accents, appropriate screening, and the use of high quality building materials. Pedestrian access will be provided from West 78th Street, from the West Village Center, Century Bank and from Powers Boulevard to the west. The location of building C m the southwest comer of the site helps to frame the entrance into the downtown area. The entire Site is proposed to be graded for the parkmg lots and bUlldmg pads. The grades will be sloping gently to the south with a grade difference of approximately 5 feet. Currently there is a grade difference on the site of over 30 feet north to south. The northerly portion of the site wlll be graded With 3: 1 side slopes. For comparison, the existing slopes on the parcel to the east have similar slope conditions. This results in a elevation change from the top of the slope to the ground floor level of 14 feet in the westem part of the site and 24 feet in the eastem part of the Site. Staff is recommending approval of Site Plan #96-7 and Conditional Use Permit #96-2 subject to the conditions of approval. BACKGROUND The applicant received an interim use permit, IUP #93-2, in November 1993 to allow site grading to begin on West Village Heights 2nd Addition prior to obtaming final site plan approvals for West Village Center. Approximately 100,000 yards of excavation were to be involved as part of the overall grading operation. Of this amount, approximately 40,000 cubic yards of excess West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 3 material were removed from the site. The excess was to be stored on-site. Grading was completed during 1994. The site contained a small depression that is not a protected wetland. While it had wetland characteristics, available information indicated that it was created for storm water purposes and was therefore exempt. The following is a brief description of the wetland on site: Basin A - Basin A was located in the south central area of the site at an elevation of approximately 956 feet. The wetland is classified as a semi-permanently flooded palustrine emergent wetland (Cowardin PEMF; Circular 39 Type 4 inland deep fresh marsh). The City of Chanhassen's wetland biologist classified this basin as an agricultural/urban wetland, however, a review of the history of the pond indicates that it was created when West 78th Street was constructed for stormwater holding purposes. The records show that this was not a mitigation site for other wetlands filling in the area, but was created for the specific purpose of storm water retention. The basin was approximately 0.5 acre. The City of Chanhassen, after reviewing the proposed project to ensure compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) of 1991, processed and administered a WCA exemption report. In this case under the WCA exemptions, this wetland did not require mitigation. The WCA states that a replacement plan for wetlands is not required for impoundments or excavations constructed in non-wetlands solely for the purpose of effluent treatment, storm water retention, soil and water conservation practices, and water retention, soil and water conservation practices, and water quality improvements, and not as part of a compensatory wetland mitigation process that may, over time, take on wetland characteristics (WCA; Exemption 10). In November 1986, this property was approved for a mixed use subdivision (West Village Heights 2nd) including five commercial lots, one multi-family lot, and the realigned right-of-way for West 78th Street. In addition, this property was rezoned from R-la, Agricultural Residence, to C-3, Service Commercial, and R-4, High Density Residential. In 1987, the southern five lots were rezoned to BG, General Business District, as part of the revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. Prior to the redevelopment of the downtown and the finalization of the West 78th alignment, the western portion of the site was rough graded in anticipation of a PDQ center. This center and other commercial uses were never built, although all of the residential acreage has either been developed or is currently being built out. The West 78th Street alignment was modified and a revised road section employed concurrent with the approval of Target. GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE This site serves as a gateway for people entering the central business district from the west. As such, its aesthetic and architectural features are an important component of the image the city wants to create for the downtown. This comer serves as one of four significant comers in the West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 4 downtown area, and It IS Important that an anchor for the development be of a high qualIty, and have an exceptIOnal design. In designing the project, the applicant has incorporated design references to the Chanhassen gateway monuments and towers; specifically, the use of arches m the facade design. The brick exterior is compatible with buildmgs within the immediate area, such as City Hall, the Fire Station, the Chanhassen Bank, Century Bank, and West Village Center (Byerly's). This development continues the themes established withm the West Village Center project through the use of brick as an extenor building material, incorporating brick columns and arched architectural features in the buIldmg design. The applicant is proposing the use of a graYish brown Belden Bnck (color number 8523 dark) soldier course at the roof edge. The pnmary bnck color for the building is reddish brown Belden Brick(Amhurst Blend). The overall design and architectural theme for the development is established by West Village Center and consists of brick exterior walls with "classical" uses of arches, recessed areas, and vaned building facades. The development embodies many of the design elements specified in the Highway 5 Corridor Study including a well designed and vaned buildmg facade, appropriate buildmg scale and proportion, harmolllous colors and building accents, appropnate screening, and the use of high qualIty building matenals. Pedestrian access will be provided from West 78th Street, from the West Village Center, Century Bank and from Powers Boulevard to the west. The city has adopted the Highway 5 Overlay Oistnct. The standards of the overlay dlstnct include: 1. Parkmg and buildmg orientation: The site meets this standard. The parking setback in the HC-l district are those establIshed by the underlying zoning. The site parking meets this requirement. The buildmg is onented to West 78th Street. 2. The arcll1tectural design standards. The materials and details of the buildings are consistent with the Hwy. 5 standards. The project incorporates brick exterior with a vaulted arch and a well designed landscaping plan. Building materials are of a high quality. While the project continues the use of materials established as part of the West Village Center and Century Bank, there is sufficient variation in detail, form, and siting to provide visual interest. * The overall design and architectural theme for the development is established by Byerly's and consists of brick exterior walls with "classical" uses of arches, recessed areas, and varied building facades. The applicant proposes to incorporate West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 5 design references to the Chanhassen gateway monuments and towers to integrate this project as part of the downtown area. * Building height is limited to three stories or 40 feet. The proposed structures are one story between 19 and 26 feet at the tower peaks. * The proposed development incorporates the use of high quality materials in both building and landscaping elements. * The site design is such as to avoid the accumulation of trash, leaves and dirt. * The building components are proportional and relate well to one another. * Building colors are harmonious and create a pleasant aesthetic experience. * The mechanical equipment is screened by a parapet wall. * The dumpster area is screened through the use of masonry walls as well as landscaping. Due to its placement on the site, the enclosure should not be visible from West 78th Street. 3. Landscape Design and Site Furnishings * The applicant's landscaping plan is well designed and incorporates the use of native tree species was well as extensive buffering materials. The plan reforests a site devoid of any vegetation. Where possible, the applicant has massed planting materials especially along the northern project boundary. COMPLIANCE TABLE GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Building Height Building Setback Parking Stalls Parking Setback Ordinance BLDG A BLDG B BLDG C 3 story/40 ft 1 sty./25.5 ft. 1 sty./20.33 ft. 1 sty./19 ft. N-50', E-10' N-60', E-1119' N-62', E-213' N-185', E-364 S-25', W-25' S-163', W-308' S-165', W-76' S-42', W-46' 133 13 3 total N-50', E-O' N-60', E-l 0' West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 6 S-25', W-O' S-25', W-25' Hard Surface Coverage 70 percent 67 percent Interior Parking Lot Landscaping 8 percent 8 percent Lot Area 20,000 sq. ft. 3.4 acres Vanances Required NA None WETLANDS The site location IS in an upland area with no wetlands on site. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP) This development is not responsible for storm water management fees since they are not subdividing. In addition, the properties have been specially assessed for storm water drainage Improvements in conjunction wIth the West 78th Street upgrade. GRADING The entire site is proposed to be graded for the parking lots and buildmg pads. The grades will be slopmg gently to the south With a grade difference of approximately 5 feet. Currently there IS a grade difference on the site of over 30 feet north to south. The northerly portion of the site will be graded With 3: I side slopes. For companson, the eXlstmg slopes on the parcel to the east have similar slope conditions. This results in an elevation change from the top of the slope to the ground floor level of 14 feet in the western part of the site and 24 feet in the eastern part of the site. Staff anticipates that the site grading will generate an excess amount of matenal which wIll need to be hauled off site. Staff is concerned about the haul route and recommends that the haul route be restricted to West 78th Street to Powers Boulevard and not through the downtown area west of the site. The applicant should also be aware that if any of the material is to be hauled to property within the City, the individual property owner must obtain a grading permit through the Engineering Department prior to earthwork activities commencing. Existing boulevard trees westerly of the driveway entrance to the site will need to be temporarily relocated or graded around to minimize disruption. These boulevard trees were planted in conjunction with the City's West 78th Street Downtown Improvement Project. West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 7 The City has existing utility lines adjacent to this parcel that may be impacted by site grading. The applicant shall be responsible for all adjustments of the City utility manholes in conjunction with the site grading. EROSION CONTROL The plans propose Type I silt erosion control fence along the southerly ~rading limits. A rock construction entrance is also proposed at the main entrance on West 78t Street. Staff recommends additional erosion control fencing to be installed along the westerly and easterly grading limits on the site as well. The applicant should also look at incorporating additional erosion control measures such as temporary sediment ponds or additional silt fencing to prevent erosion from leaving the site. DRAINAGE Storm drainage is proposed to be conveyed through a series of storm sewer pipes which tie into the City's downtown storm sewer system. The City's storm sewer system discharges into the downtown regional storm water quality and quantity pond located west of Powers Boulevard and north of Highway 5. Therefore, no on-site ponding will be necessary with this proposal. Staff has reviewed the drainage calculations and storm water layout plans and finds the plans acceptable. The storm sewer system on the site will be privately owned and maintained by the property owners. The applicant will be responsible for obtaining the proper permits through the City's Building Department. UTILITIES The site is serviced with municipal sanitary sewer and water service in West 78th Street. Fire hydrant locations should be coordinated with the City's Fire Marshal. The sewer and water lines will also be privately owned and maintained by the property owner. The appropriate utility permits and inspections will be required by the Public Safety Department. STREETS The site is proposed to be accessed from the existing curb cut on West 78th Street. The access point is restricted to a right-in/right-out from West 78th Street. A second access point will also utilize the existing driveway entrance in the southeast comer of the site adjacent to the bank property. Staffhas reviewed the overall parking lot layout and is fairly comfortable with the configuration with the exception of a few drive aisle widths. All drive aisles for two-way traffic shall be a minimum of 26 feet wide face to face. Drive aisles behind the building in a couple of locations with the exception of the one-way all need to be expanded to 26 feet wide. The one- way drive aisle on the smaller building located in the southwest comer of the site appears West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 8 acceptable. Staff recommends that a traffic signage plan be submitted for staff review and approval prior to buildmg permn issuance. The proposed sidewalk serves no useful function in the location shown. Staff believes the Sidewalk should be relocated to align with the sidewalk in front of the smaller buildmg in the southwest corner of the site. LANDSCAPING Landscaping for West Village Center Phase Two includes buffer yard and interior parking lot requirements. The following table provides number of required materials for buffer yards: Required Landscape plan totals Provided: North penmeter (75% of total buffer yard 0 required): canopy 14 understory 28 shrubs 42 9 17 26 West penmeter (buffer yard B): canopy 3 understory 7 shrubs 1 0 4 7 10 South penmeter (buffer yard B): canopy 6 understory 11 shrubs 17 6 12 17 East pen meter (75% of total buffer yard A required): canopy 3 understory 6 shrubs 6 3 6 8 Parking lot canopy 26 4 (understory 10) Totals: Canopy 56 26 Understory 52 52 Shrubs 78 183 West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 9 The applicant will need to increase the overstory plantings in the parking lot and north perimeter in order to meet ordinance requirements. The applicant may not use ornamentals for parking lot requirements. The applicant should also provide additional plantings (shrubs and trees) to the east of Bldg. A to help soften the expanse of building. LIGHTING/SIGNAGE The proposed lighting will be consistent with the lighting used at West Village Center, dark bronze anodized with square heads. The development shall comply with City Code in the provision of site lighting. Lighting shall use shielded fixtures and be directed away from public right-of-way and adjacent residential property. Sufficient lighting shall be provided to illuminate all areas of the parking lot to provide adequate levels of safety. To minimize off-site impacts, light levels as measured at the property line, shall not exceed one-half foot candle. The development shall comply with City Code (section 20-1303) in the installation of development signage. The proposed development has two street frontages. One ground sign may be permitted per street frontage. One wall business sign is permitted per street frontage. Wall signs may be located on the south elevation of Building A, the south and west elevations of Building B, and the south and east elevations of Building C, and wall signs shall not exceed seven percent of the total area of the south elevation for Building A, five percent and 11 percent for the south and west elevations, respectively, of Building B, and 13 percent per elevation for the south and east elevations of Building C. A separate sign permit application shall be required for all signage. 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; West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 10 (4) Creation of a harmomous 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 commumty; 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 dnves and parkIng in terms oflocation and number of access pOInts to the public streets, width of interior dnves 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 and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations whIch may have substantial effects on neighbonng land uses. Finding: The proposed development is consistent with the CIty'S Highway 5 Corridor design requirements, the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, 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 with the surrounding development and enhances the open space and landscaping being established as part of the development of Century Bank. The site design is functional and harmonious with the approved development for this area. When approving a conditional use permit, the City must determine the capability of a proposed development with existing and proposed uses. The general Issuance standards of the conditional use Section 20-232, include the following 12 items: West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 11 1. Will not be detrimental to or enhance the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. Finding: The proposed development is located in a planned commercial area serviced with urban infrastructure and shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or welfare of the community. The development enhances the appearance and convenience of community residents through the provision of shopping and employment opportunities. 2. Will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan and this chapter. Finding: The site is designated for commercial use and is located in the commercial center of the City. This development proposes an upscale, quality shopping center for community residents. This development will enhance the city's tax base. The steep slope and extensive landscaping provide a transition to the multi-family development to the north. 3. Will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so to be compatible in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area. Finding: The proposed development provides a varied and well designed appearance and it is consistent with the existing and proposed development in the area. The character of the area is commercial and is the commercial core of the community. This development will provide a quality addition to the downtown. 4. Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring uses. Finding: The development is located in the central business area and is consistent with existing and proposed development in the area. A transition to the multi-family to the north is provided by a landscaping and sloped buffer area. 5. Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and services provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment ofthe proposed use. Finding: This development is located in the commercial center of the city and is served by adequate urban infrastructure and services. West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 12 6. Will not create exceSSIve requirements for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economIc welfare of the community. Finding: The development of the sIte as a commercial use has been antIcipated and planned by the city in the design and construction of public Improvements. The commercial development of the site will improve the city's economIc welfare as well as proVIde for the convenience and comfort of residents. 7. Will not involve uses, activitIes, processes, matenals, eqUIpment and conditions of operation that will be detnmental to any persons, property or the general welfare because of excessive productIon of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, rodents, or trash. Finding: WIth the appropriate controls and condItions, as recommended by staff, the development of the site wIll have minimal impacts to persons, property, and the general welfare of the community. This area has been planned and designed as the commercial center of the city. 8. Will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create traffic congestIOn or interfere WIth traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares. Finding: The development proVIdes ample opportunity to adequately move traffic. The development of the sIte as a commercial use has been antIcipated and planned by the cIty in the design and construction of public improvements. Appropriate traffic controls will be employed for the development. Three points of pedestrian access are also provided mto the development. 9. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic or histonc features of maJor sigmficance. Finding: There are no significant natural, scenic, or historic features present on the site. 10. Will be aesthetically compatible with the area. Finding: The brick exterior with ItS many architectural details provides a conservative yet comfortable sense of place. The extensive use of landscaping, walkways and the interplay of height and building lines create an inviting identity for the site. Perimeter and mternallandscaping will provide a softening of the commercial aspects of the development. 11. WIll not depreciate surrounding property values. West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 13 Finding: This area is planned and zoned for commercial development. Surrounding property values should be enhanced with the completion of this development. 12. Will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in this article. Finding: The developer has complied with all requirements of City Code and will comply with any conditions of the development approved by the city. PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 19, 1996 to review the proposed development. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the site plan #96-7 for a 26,600 square foot commercial development and conditional use permit #96-2 for more than one principal building on a lot for the West Village Center Phase II subject to the conditions of the staff report and three additional conditions: 20. Staff and the applicant shall look at incorporating the detailing of building C to the east and west of buildings A and B. 21. Additional landscaping shall be added to the west side of the Kinko's building in West Village Center. 23. Staff and the applicant shall look at different traffic designs for the drive-thru. Staff has included a copy of the original landscaping approved for the Kinko's building and will work with the applicant to have the required plantings installed, two trees are missing and two are dead. As far as the design of the drive-thru on building C, staffhas requested that the applicant show alternative designs that were investigated as part of the planning for the site, however, due to the need for the window to be on the driver's side of a car and requirements for safe traffic circulation and parking, staff does not believe another traffic design would work. The City Council may decide that conifer trees should be incorporated south of the building to help screen this area. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following motion: "The City Council approves Site Plan #96- 7 for 26,786 square feet of commercial development for three buildings and Conditional Use Permit # 96-2 to permit more than one building on a lot for West Village Center Phase II subject to the following conditions: West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 14 1. The applicant and/or contractor shall notify the City upon encountering any existmg dram tIle on the site. The City will determine whether or not the drain tile can be abandoned or relocated. 2. AdditiOnal eroSiOn control fence (Type 1) shall be installed along the westerly and easterly property lines. Erosion control measures shall be in place and maintained at all times until the site has been fully restored and revegetated and removal is authorized by the City. 3. The applicant shall obtam and receive the necessary permits from the regulatory agenCies such as the Watershed Distnct, Carver County Highway Department and Chanhassen BUildmg Department. 4. All drive aisles with two-way traffic shall be a minimum of26 feet wide face-of-curb to face- of-curb. 5. If earthwork material is to be hauled to or from the site, the applicant shall submit to City staff the deSignated haul routes for approval prior to hauling activities commencmg. Haulmg easterly along West 78th Street through the downtown will not be permitted. 6. All construction vehicles shall access the site at approve rock construction entrances only. The applicant will be required to maintam haul routes and clean the streets of any dirt and mud accumulated from vehicles trackmg. Any damage to City streets, curbs or other public facilities will be the responSibility of the applicant. 7 The eXistmg boulevard trees along West 78th Street shall be preserved/protected from the site Improvements. The applicant shall be responsible for replacement up to one year after the site work has been completed. 8. The applicant shall be responsible for adjustments to the City's utility manholes and gate valves impacted by the Site improvements. 9. The applicant shall submit a detailed traffic control plan to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a buildmg permit. 10. The sidewalk shall be relocated to align with the proposed sidewalk in front of the building located in the southwest comer of the site (Building C). 11. A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees, shrubs, bushes, NSP, US West, cable TV, transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to City Ordinance 9-1. West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 15 12. The 6" DIP pipe which is to the north of building B should be continued with 6", and not reduced to a 4". Contact the Fire Marshal for further details. 13. Provide for and show on plans post indicator valves for buildings A and B. 14. Fire lane signs and yellow curbing will be required. Contact the Fire Marshal for exact locations of signs and curbing to be painted. 15. The proposed lighting will be consistent with the lighting used at West Village Center, dark bronze anodized with square heads. Lighting shall use shielded fixtures and be directed away from public right-of-way and adjacent residential property. Sufficient lighting shall be provided to illuminate all areas of the parking lot to provide adequate levels of safety. To minimize off-site impacts, light levels as measured at the property line, shall not exceed one- half foot candle. 16. The development shall comply with City Code (section 20-1303) in the installation of development signage. The proposed development has two street frontages. One ground sign may be permitted per street frontage with a maximum height of eight feet and a maximum sign area of 64 square feet. One wall business sign is permitted per street frontage. Wall signs may be located on the south elevation of Building A, the south and west elevations of Building B, and the south and east elevations of Building C and shall not exceed seven percent of the total area of the south elevation for Building A, five percent and 11 percent for the south and west elevations, respectively, of Building B, and 13 percent per elevation for the south and east elevations of Building C. A separate sign permit application shall be required for all signage. 17. The applicant must increase parking lot plantings to total 26 overs tory trees. It will be necessary to make use of planting spaces on peninsulas and near parking lot edges to meet requirements. Ornamentals may not be used in parking lot. 18. The applicant must increase p1antings along north perimeter to meet buffer yard "D" totals. 19. The applicant should also provide additional plantings (shrubs and trees) to the east of Bldg. A to help soften the expanse of building. 20. Staff and the applicant shall look at incorporating the detailing of building C to the east and west of buildings A and B. 21. Additional landscaping shall be added to the west side of the Kinko' s building in West Village Center. West Village Center June 19, 1996 Page 16 23. Staff and the applicant shall look at different traffic designs for the drive-thru." ATTACHMENTS 1. Development Review Application 2. BUilding Design Narrative 3. Reduced Site Plan 4. Memo from Steve A. Kirchman to Bob Generous dated 6/1 0/96 5. Memo from Mark Littfin to Bob Generous dated 6/6/96 6. Public Hearing Notice and Mailing List 7 Planning Commission Mmutes of 6/19/96 8. Kmko's Landscapmg plan 9. Letter from Charles Wm. James to Bob Generous dated 7/21/96 10. Memo from Charhe James to Bob Generous dated 11/8/96 J ~ ~.......... ~ 1,,'DOJ! - CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 (612) 937.1900 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION APPLICANT: r: F, J A1W8S C/JM p,ffY'f' OWNER: 51f11A,6 ADDRESS:./4'~ Slf~ M1t 8IJ "5ZJD.DDRESS: BJW1J jJl21tf~/M}/ 5F3ifL1 TELEPHONE (Daytime) tJ;g- PJIJtJD 1'I!1LI nul"",t'1t.lt 82.'''1> 3~ _ Comprehensive Plan Amendment _ Temporary Sales Permit -X- Conditional Use Permit Vacation of ROWlEasements Interim Use Permit Variance _ Non-conforming Use Permit Wetland Alteration Permit (I _ Planned Unit Development. _ Zoning Appeal _ Rezoning _ Zoning Ordinance Amendment _ Sign Permits , . _ Sign Plan Review J.-.-- Notification Sign \ ~ Site Plan Review" f 25D t: ~~" - ..lL Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost.. ($50 CUP/SPRNACNARIW AP/Metes and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB) TOTAL FEE $ /tJ( Subdivision. 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 81fz" X 11" reduced copy 01 transparency for each plan sheet. Lt .. 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. J. ,. .OJECTNAME WE$( V/~ ~ - PHAsE JJ:. JCATION ~r~ ~~t1M. EGALDESCRIPTION T Ir"r p~ ~ /-VI) (N.e.co~ )TALACREAGE 3, 5' 'ETLANDS PRESENT YES -X- NO ={ESENT ZONING =QUESTED ZONING f3G- 5A11AE U7tJMe12~ :QUESTED LAND, USE DESIGNATION ~ kL ~N tJlna1J1f't, CIS E; .,." ~ 2. & P/.4rS a-N b * ~ ~ plrftr tft= ~ 51~ pt.JIrN ~ESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION :ASON FOR THIS REQUEST is application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information d plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning partment to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application. letermination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written ice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application. . is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either IY of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person to make application and the fee owner has also signed this application. ill keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further lerstand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any lorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of knowledge. city hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing Jjrements and agency review. Therefore, the city is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day ~nsion for development review. Development review shall be completed within 120 days unless additional review !nsions are approved by the applicant. 5-) 7- ,~ Date ication Received on Fee pairil 0 I,", Date Receipt No. 6o~1 J applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report whIch wIll be available on FrIday prIor to the meeting. , contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address. 1.5/ b ~;-k fJlo..'v\ kVI12'vL.- ~l.(o \) Q, u. )O~ -j /0 a ;; s::f O\./\.- JUt~-11-1996 10: 38 MCCOY ARCHITECTS 612 927 8546 P.02 MCCOY ARCHITECTS 1944 CEDAR LAKE PARKWAY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55416 TELEPHONE: (612) 927-8546 WEST VILLAGE C.lS.N.~..ta(, PHASE II BUILDING DESIGN Materials and details for the three proposed structures are identical to those utilized in Byerly's and Phase I of West Village Center. The buildings are constructed of Belden Brick, Amherst Blend, a dark reddish brown, on each side, including loading areas. The continuous brick surfaces include subtle recesses and projections in the building mass. A 12'1 high, recessed soldier course address band, just above window areas, extends around each building. Side and street-facing elevations utilize a narrow bed depth brick to form slightly recessed panels, between pilasters, below this soldier course band. Building cornices are constructed brown Belden Brick (#8523-dark). projects above the course below. constructed brick shapes. of a lighter, contrasting, greyish Each of the four cornice courses The cornices include specially This contrasting greyish brown brick is also utilized in special sill shapes at windows, and in recessed horizontal bands at arched entry piers. All parking lot facing windows are recessed 3'-4" from the face of the structures (similar to Kinko's). All building entries are in recessed arched window openings, similar in design to phase one. The large arched entry piers project slightly, and step back at outside corners to meet the face of each building. Window and entry frames are dark bronze anodized aluminum to match phase I of the project. Site lighting fixtures are proposed to be square-head, dark bronze anodized, by LSI Lighting Systems, to match match phase I of West Village Center. Fi~tures and bases will match height limits as established by the City of Chanhassen. -- CSAH NO. 17 Po.WERS Bo.ULEVARD ~ ... 0 en n ~ ... ~ - !:' .... ~ ;. m fT7 ... g Ul 0 -I ti ." Ci1 r- ~ [ (; )> Ul 0 Z ~ m -I e~ 0_ 0& 5~ . ~". '" 0 0, !~ [ 0 (JIJ).W(")()()I\J- Z ~~~~ "B O~!!! (fJ tp -4 tpCDtp l"1C \J (;;"'0>,...0. 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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55..l1e u (6'2) 927-8548 Q: <f \ CITY OF CHARHASSER 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Bob Generous, Planner II FROM: Steve A. Kirchman, Building Official t, d. 1<: DATE: June 10, 1996 SUBJECT: 96-7 SPR and 96-2 CUP (West Village Center, Phase II, T. F. James Company) I was asked to review the site plan proposal stamped "CITY OF CHANHASSEN, RECEIVED, MAY 20 1995, CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT. II for the above referenced project. I have no comments or recommendations concerning this application at this time. 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. g:lsafetylsaklmemoslplanlwvgectr2 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. PO. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Bob Generous, Senior Planner FROM: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal DATE: June 6, 1996 SUBJ: Request for Site Plan Approval for 3 Buildings in a 26,600 sq. ft. Commercial Development on 34 Acres, Conditional Use Permit to allow more than one principal building on a lot. The property is zoned BG, General Business District, and is located on the NE comer of Kerber Blvd & West 78th Street, Lots I & 2, West Village Heights 2nd Addition, West Village Center, Phase II, T.F. James Co. Planning Case: 96-7 Site Plan Review & 96.2 Conditional Use Permit 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 review IS based on the available information submitted at this time. As additIOnal plans or changes are submitted, the appropriate code or policy items will be addressed. 1. A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees, shrubs, bushes, NSP, US West, cable TV, transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to City Ordinance 9-1. 2. The 6" DIP pipe which is to the north of building B should be continued with 6", and not reduced to a 4". Contact the Fire Marshal for further details. 3 ProVide for and show on plans post indicator valves for buildings A and B. 4 Fire lane signs and yellow curbing will be required Contact the Fire Marshal for exact locations of signs and curbing to be painted. ML.cd g Isafctylml\9621 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, JUNE 19, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 690 Coulter Drive Project: West Village Center Phase II Developer: T. F. James Company Location: NE Comer of Powers Blvd. and West 78th Street Notice: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a development proposed in your area. The applicant, T. F. James Company, requests site plan approval for three buildings in a 26,600 square foot commercial development on 3.4 acres and a conditional use permit to allow more than one principal building on a lot, on property zoned BG, General Business District and locateo on the northeast comer of Powers Blvd. and West 78th Street, Lots 1 and 2, West Village Heights 2nd Addition, West Village Center, Phase II. 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 over view 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 or 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 Bob at 937-1900, ext. 141. 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 bearing has been published in the Cbanhassen Villager o~ U i) lyton Hudson Corp. T -862 operty Tax Dept. 7 Nicollet Mall iIIneapolis, MN 55402_ ~an R. Johnson Construction 84 Zachary Lane aple Grove, MN 55369-0028 uce Franson 7 Santa Vera Drive lanbassen, MN 55317 illip & D. Gleason 5 Santa Vera Drive lanhassen, MN 55317 ary Fischer 1 Santa Vera Drive lanhassen, MN 55317 hn & M. Linden 9 Santa Vera Drive tanhassen, MN 55317 mne Etem 5 Santa Vera Drive lanhassen, MN 55317 ndra & Mark Berger 3 Santa Vera Drive lanbassen, MN 55317 'IY Johnson & T. Brigino 9 Santa Vera Drive lanhassen, MN 55317 tricia Hauck 5 Santa Vera Drive anhassen, MN 55317 Ted Bigos 4820 Hwy. 7 S1. Louis Park, MN 55416 T. F. James Company Suite 500 6640 Shady Oak Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Joan Foster 981 Santa Vera Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Craig & B. Hallett 983 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Cynthia Yorks 969 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Luretta Larson 971 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Stephanie Pikarski 957 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Gerald Oberlander & B. Hayes 959 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Colleen Healy 945 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Susan Conzet 947 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Larry Zamor 951 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Andrew & C. Althauser 933 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Tracey Waldschmidt 937 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Constance Cook & Walter Tellegen 939 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Timothy & J. Jones 925 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Beth Traver 927 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 John & J. Moberg 911 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Paula Langer 913 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 David & A. MeW 917 Santa Vera Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Joanne Seten 7717 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Lori Carsik 7719 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Jennifer Peterson 7709 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 David & L. Larson 7715 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Alan Lee 7705 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Lydia Kiebzak 7695 Nicholas Way Chanhassen. MN 55317 Joseph Cleveland 7685 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Monica Hanley 7691 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Chahhassen HRA 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN. 55317 PERKINS James & B. Lugourki 7721 Nicholas Way Chanhassen. MN 55317 Jeffrey & D. Miller 7711 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Gregory & M. Peterson 7701 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Peter Voar 7707 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Scott Grebe 7697 Nicholas Way Chanhassen. MN 55317 Brent Carlson 7687 Nicholas Way Chanhassen. MN 55317 Gene Haberman/Century Bank 11455 Viking Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 TACO BELL Charles & M. Walker I 7723 Nicholas Way Chanhassen. MN 55317 -----------~~~--~ ----~ ---- ! Nancy Metcalf 7713 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Elisabeth M. McVicar & James & E. McVicar I 7703 Nicholas Way ~-~ Chanhassen, MN ---55317 ~ Chad & L. Lea 7693 Nicholas Way Chanhassen. MN 55317 David & R. Hester 7699 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 Matthew Mesenburg 7689 Nicholas Way Chanhassen, MN 55317 ECKANKAR Box 27300 New Hope, MN 55427 BOSTON MARKET Planning Commission Meeting - June 19, 1996 13. The applicant shall submit a detaIled gradmg, drainage and erosIOn control plan for review and approval by the city engmeer 14 The apphcant shall work with MnDot to relocate the access pomt on TH 212 further to the west. A deceleration lane should also be installed along westbound TH 212. All voted in favo.' and the motion canied, PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THREE BUILDINGS IN A 26.600 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 3.4 ACRES AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MORE THAN ONE PRINCIPAL BUILDING ON A LOT. ON PROPERTY ZONED BG. GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF POWERS BLVD. AND WEST 78TH STREET. LOTS 1 AND 2. WEST VILLAGE HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION. WEST VILLAGE CENTER. PHASE II. T.F. JAMES COMPANY. Due to a faulty tape, the staff presentation, the applicant's presentation and some of the commission's discussion was not recorded. Taping begins again at this point in the commission discussion. Conrad: I really don't have any questions Madam Chair Mancmo So you're okay With the on the west Side When you dnve up and park nght here, this is what you're gomg to see When you dnve up to BUlldmg A and parkmg m the parkmg spaces right here Conrad Yeah Mancino And you were talkmg about the Are there any plantings? There are two trees right here There's not a lot of foundation plantmgs around the bUlldmgs, correct? There's more of the perimeter Charhe James. One thing that I want to pomt out here, and maybe It'S because most of them are dead but this drawmg does not take into account the boulevard trees that the City has I've got a little bit. In this area here, there is plantmgs I know that there are some evergreens here, in this area. They're looking at httle peaked nght now but we didn't show those on our drawings. ThiS IS part of the City boulevard thing so these are m additIOn FoundatIOn plantings Well 35 Planning Commission Meeting - June 19, 1996 Mancino: Question. You know was that a design decision that you made or? Charlie James: Well here was, okay. One of the things that's a little different on this site, and I'm going to take you back to the Kinko's. I guess this is something I hadn't thought of and you're raising a point here because we could have potentially I suppose have some beds in this area but keep in mind that on these buildings here, we don't have the big canopy like is on in front of Paper Warehouse and Pilgrim and all that because the site is so narrow, that by the time you add that on...you can't lay this parking out to meet all the setbacks. So something had to give here. We had to meet the parking requirements. We had to come in under 70% hard surface, draining surface, and so something had to give here so what we did is that the canopy in the back of this building is only approximately 3 or 4 feet wide but we just didn't want to have this cantilever out in space so we brought these, in essence what are fake columns down because they will suggest the columns that are on the front of the retail right now. But I suppose there is some potential to add some plantings underneath that. Is that what we have? Aanenson: You have planter boxes actually in front of, on the other side of Byerly's. Charlie James: Okay, yeah. There is a potential to put some plantings underneath this overhang, beneath the windows. Yeah. And I guess there's some foundation plantings along here...!n these areas here, there's potential area here, probably 3 or 4 feet wide where we could put in some junipers or something... Mancino: I think design wise it would be nice to soften it up. Kind of the institutional look it has with a little bit of landscaping. Charlie James: Well we'd be happy to look at that. I guess particularly if it's consistent with what we've got elsewhere. Mancino: Any other questions? I think that's it. Thank you. May I have a motion to open this for a public hearing please, and a second. F31makes moved, Mehl seconded to open the public heming. The public heming was opened. Mancino: This is open for a public hearing. Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission at this time, please do so now. Seeing none, may I have a motion to close the public hearing. F31makes moved, Mehl seconded to close the public heming. The public heming was closed. 36 . Planmng CommissIOn Meeting - June 19, 1996 Mancino: Comments. Don Mehl I don't think it'S too bad. I'm pretty happy with it. I thlllk it'S going to architecturally blend very nicely with the development to the east... I'm a little concerned about, I see there's some landscaping on the north perimeter, but what we've got up there are townhouses that are up on the hill. I don't know how much you can shield one from the other The folks up there in the townhouses are going to be kllld of looking down at the trees and the tops of the trees and the tops of the buildings. Mancino They look down on the whole City Mehl' Yes, nght. And I haven't seen what kind of landscaping is done behind the Byerly's buildlllg. . I assume that this will be similar to that. But I'm reasonably happy With it. I thlllk it'S... Mancino. Okay, thank you. Jeff Farmakes: I'm concerned. .to take the pOSition I look at these drawlllgs to the east and west of Buildlllg A and B is shieldlllg the view I thlllk if that's the case at all You're going to be able to see the west side of BUlldlllg B kllld of, from cross angles you're gOlllg to be able to see, even the lllsides of the building or the lllner section of the building to the east and west of those buildings I think that the same recessing the detailing on what's gOlllg on with Building C should be lllcorporated to the east and west of Building B and A Agalll to aVOid the kind of slabbiness that we're gettlllg out of the Klllko's building. Manclllo So what I see as BUlldlllg C, which says west elevatIOn With the reveals Farmakes That's an attempt to address that issue and make it a palatable from different sight angles. I think you're still gOlllg to have a problem With the larger bUlldlllgs and i e you have a larger building, you have a longer sight lllle So from various angles you're gOlllg to see that. I don't think that those are lllcredibly addlllg to the cost versus Just gOlllg With. . I think that hke I Said, I thlllk . I'm not sure if BUlldlllg C can commit to that, that that is not the developer leaves, it's tried to be re-developed. . Mancino Pardon? Not sufficient parklllg? Farmakes. Right. I guess I have no further comments. Mancino Thank you. Kevlll 37 Planning Commission Meeting - June 19, 1996 Joyce: I don't think I have anything else to add. Mancino: Ladd. Conrad: No. I think we should make Charlie sweat a little bit more. It's too easy. Actually yeah, I don't have a lot of comments. I made it earlier, I really don't like the access. It's too bad. The thought that we actually could have pulled the building forward and really done some different things but that's not an alternative. Generally the parking lot is pretty clean. It's, I actually like the parking lot. The first time in a long time I've seen a parking lot look rather simple and straight forward. Design wise, I think the designs on the front elevations are interesting and I like them. And I'm having a real tough time on some of the east/west elevations in terms of knowing what to do with them. There are plantings that go in there to break it up. But I think I'd like Charlie to take a good look at what we could do. The corner building, Building C I think was done real nicely for the corner building. It broke up all four elevations real nicely and I compliment Charlie and probably staff for doing that. I think that's pretty good. I'd really like to see, you know there are a couple areas on, especially the west elevations on A and probably B. I'm not sure. Yeah, and B. I guess I'd like to, I'd support Jeffs comments on that. See if we could pull in some of what we did on C to those elevations. Otherwise I think it's a well done project. Mancino: Craig. Peterson: The only additional comment that I would offer is, the one thing I'm uncomfortable with would be really what the drive-thru is on Building C. All of us have spoken about this being the main entrance to the city and the first thing we're going to see, albeit small drive up window, without a display perhaps but with something there. It will be a drive up window on a rather large wall with cars stopping there and it's the first thing you're going to see when you look at this development. I look at, can that be placed on the north side and still following the flow of the traffic? Smarter minds that I have to decide that, and maybe... already have but maybe that should be reconsidered...don't like that drive thru window where it is. Mancino: That's a good comment. Any other comments? I concur with the last two comments on the east and west sides of the buildings. To add some reveal to them. Design reveals and to look at... The only other comment I would make is, it would be wonderful to add some more landscaping to the west side of Kinko's as we enter and come up, because it's the main entrance of that whole area. Of that Phase II and right now it has the feeling of look up the back side of the building and I just think visually making it. .more interesting would help quite a bit. Otherwise those are my comments. May I have a motion please 38 Planning Commission Meeting - June 19, 1996 Farmakes. I'll make a motion that the Planning CommissIOn recommends approval of Site Plan #96-7 for 26,600 square feet of commercial development for three bUildings and a Conditional Use Permit #96-2 to permit more than one building on a lot for West Village Center... Phase II, subject to the following conditions, 1 through 19. And to add number 20. Staff and the applicant look at incorporating detailing on C to the east and west of Buildmg A and B. And 21. Do you want to take that? Mancino. Oh, add additional landscaping to the west side of Kinko's buildmg. Farmakes The west Side of Kmko's buildmg Do you concur with that? Peterson Fnendly amendment? Farmakes. Friendly amendment. To the west Side, 22 then would be the, to look at the different possibilities for traffic Mancmo Any diSCUSSIOn? Is there a second to the motIOn? Mehl Second. Fmmakes moved, Mehl seconded that the Planning Commission I~commends appl'Oval of Site Plan #96-7 fOI" 26,600 squm~ feet of commercial development fOI" thl~e buildings and a Conditional Use Pelmit #96-2 to pelmit mOI~ than one building on a lot for West Village Center Phase II, subject to the following conditions: The applicant and/or contractor shall notify the City upon encountenng any eXlstmg dram tile on the site The City will determme whether or not the dram tile can be abandoned or relocated. 2. Additional erosion control fence (Type I) shall be mstalled along the westerly and easterly property Imes ErOSIOn control measures shall be m place and maintamed at all times until the site has been fully restored and revegetated and removal is authonzed by the City. 3 The applicant shall obtain and receive the necessary permits from the regulatory agencies such as the Watershed District, Carver County Highway Department and Chanhassen Buildmg Department. 4 All dnve aisles With two-way traffic shall be a minimum of 26 feet Wide face of curb to face of curb 39 Planning Commission Meeting - June 19, 1996 5. If earthwork material is to be hauled to or from the site, the applicant shall submit to City staff the designated haul routes for approval prior to hauling activities commencing. Hauling easterly along West 78th Street through the downtown will not be permitted. 6. All construction vehicles shall access the site at approve rock construction entrances only. The applicant will be required to maintain haul routes and clean the streets of any dirt and mud accumulated from vehicles tracking. Any damage to city streets, curb, or other public facilities will be the responsibility of the applicant. 7. The existing boulevard trees along West 78th Street shall be preserved/protected from the site improvements. The applicant shall be responsible for replacement up to one year after the site work has been completed. 8. The applicant shall be responsible for adjustments to the City's utility manholes and gate valves impacted by the site improvements. 9. The applicant shall submit a detailed traffic control plan to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. 10. The sidewalk shall be relocated to align with the proposed sidewalk in front of the building located in the southwest comer of the site. 11. A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees, shrubs, bushes, NSP, US West, cable TV, transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to City Ordinance 9-1. 12. The 6" DIP pipe which is to the north of building B should be continued with 6" and not reduced to a 4". Contact the Fire Marshal for further details. 13. Provide for and show on plans post indicator valves for Buildings A and B. 14. Fire lane signs and yellow curbing will be required. Contact the Fire Marshal for exact locations of signs and curbing to be painted. 15. The proposed lighting will be consistent with the lighting used at West Village Center, dark bronze anodized with square heads. Lighting shall use shielded fixtures and be directed away from public right-of-way and adjacent residential property. Sufficient lighting shall be provided to illuminate all areas of the parking lot to provide adequate 40 Planning Commission MeetlOg - June 19, 1996 levels of safety. To minimize off-site Impacts, light levels as measured at the property line shall not exceed one-half foot candle. 16 The development shall comply with City Code (Section 20-1303) 10 the lOstallation of development signage. The proposed development has two street frontages One ground sign may be permitted per street frontage with a maximum height of eight feet and a maximum sign area of 64 square feet. One wall business Sign is permitted per street frontage Wall signs may be located on the south elevation of Building A, the south and west elevations of BuIldlOg B, and the south and east elevations of BUilding C and shall not exceed seven percent of the total area of the south elevation for BuildlOg A, five percent and 11 percent for the south and west elevations, respectively, of BuildlOg B, and 13 percent per elevatIOn for the south and east elevatIOns of BuIldlOg C A separate sign permit applicatIOn shall be reqUired for all signage 17 The applicant must increase park 109 lot plantlOgs to total 26 overstory trees. It will be necessary to make use of plantlOg spaces on penlOsulas and near parklOg lot edges to meet reqUirements. Ornamentals may not be used 10 park 109 lot. 18 The applicant must lOcrease plantlOgs along north pen meter to meet buffer yard "D" totals 19 The applicant should also provide additional plantlOgs (shrubs and trees) to the east of Building A to help soften the expanse of buildlOg. 20. Staff and the applicant look at incorporating detailing on C to the east and west of Building A and B. 21. Additional landscaping be added to the west side of the Kinko's building. 22. Staff and the applicant look at different traffic designs for the dlive thm. All voted in favor and the motion canied. Charlie James I'm not saYlOg thiS because. .I Just want to make a polOt that. I don't know if any of you were aware of this I was sort of taken by surpnse but the National ASSOCiatIOn of Office, Industrial Parks and. a nationWide organIzation and the MlOnesota ShopplOg Center Association, which I'm not a member selected West Village Center as the best shopping center under 100,000 square feet. At first I thought it was golOg to be like birthday party you know, and I wasn't golOg to go but we were up against some very project centers like Opus and the CIrCUIt City Plaza at 494 and Lyndale . and some other. And the only reason 41 Planning Commission Meeting - June 19, 1996 I'm bringing this up is, as far as I'm concerned we got there together. There was a lot of... and hair pulling but it's through many minds are better than just one mind... So the drive thru thing could be problematic for those people. People in this country drive on the wrong side of the car so, but it's kind of...so the point I'm trying to make is, I was honored by that and you all should be honored by that. Mancino: Well congratulations. Thank you. Conrad: Charlie, make sure you release that story to the Villager. They'd sure like to see that in at least the local newspaper and probably the Association is going to send out a release on that but make sure it gets in here. That's fun to hear. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECfION 20-1124. REOUIRED NUMBER OF ON-SITE PARKING SPACES. BY AMENDING SECfION (L)F.. TO CHANGE mE REQUIRED NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES WImIN A PARKING LOT TO MEET MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE AND STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS. Shmmin AI-Jaff presented the staff l'epOl1: on this item. Mancino: Thank you. Any questions for staff at this point? Conrad: It's hard to believe we changed but I think your wording is right. I never see people in handicap parking stalls but obviously it's based on more information than I have. Peterson: I find it incredible too I totally disagree with the State... Mancino: Do you ever have a hard time parking? Peterson: Only when it's raining and snowing. Conrad: Somebody's using it. A non-handicap is using it. Mancino: Let's see, may I have a motion and a second to open this for a public hearing please? Fmmakes moved, Mehl seconded to open the public heming. The public heming was opened. 42 2RC 2SC \..000~Jt: ...~~~~ 2SC _ 2RC 8MJ8HJ P~dN l:)' "'t:)' " : ~. :: :: ':.,;" . : , , . ... , , . . . ". . ... ... . ....", . . . ... ......................... ............ 2RC 2SC (!)' , ,', :N:M"...: . . " . . . '" . . ... .. ..... . . : .... . ... .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . " .. . . . . . " . . '" .. . . . " ..... .. PLANTING BED , . . i' . . . . . '. . .. .. .. -. .. -' . ~. <{ . J. U :.)' 0:: lLJ L L 1: 0 -:t. U ~. '-..:::::: " ~, -----:::::: , -.:::::: , ~ :- -,. ~ , :::::::- , ~ ~, ~ . ----.....--- - -- eJ ~. ... , KINKO'S LANDSCAPING ~ 'ES TO LANDSCAPE PLAN: , Landscape Plan meets or exceeds the minimum 'uir " ements of landscape ordinances in effect at time of proie~t- CC"n,",,_':__' I _ __ ,.... RECEIVED JUL 24 REC'D JAMES CITY (;1" \'-rlf"\,\jHASSEN July 21, 1996 Mr. Bob Generous City Planning Dept. City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen. MN. 55317 Re: Lots 1 & 2 West Village Center Site Plan Approval for Phase II of West Village Center Dear Mr. Generous: By this letter, I would like to formally request an extension of the review process. The Phase II project has been approved by the Planning Commission and fOlwarded to the City Council. I would like to delay the date on which the Council will review this matter to a time in the last quarter of 1996. The reasons for this request are as follows: We want to study and attempt to incorporate the suggestions made by the Planning Commission. We are exploring the possibility of substituting the proposed tenant for the 14,000 sq.ft. building. We have not yet concluded lease discussions with this substitute party. Originafiy, we had pianned for cUllshu\.~ii(Jli Lv l,\.'Ii1iJ.:'(;.li~C yet this YC&lr. This timet~blt: has been altered to a proposed Spring 1997 ground breaking. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. T F James Company POBox 24137 Minneapolis Minnesota 55424 (612) 828-9000 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT NDV-08-96 FRI 15:09 To: From: Re: Date: T, F, JAMES COMPANY FAX NO, 612 829 7535 Bob Generous @ CITY OF CI-IA.".JTIASSEl\" Charles Wm. James, T. F. JAMES COMPAl'\Y Extension of Plan Review for PHASE II November 8, 1996 . Bob: p, 01 PIf'X 137-;13, Once Again, I am "vriting to request an extension of the site plan review proce:::s. We are much doser tl) ,l deal but it is not in writing yet ( lease). Will keep you advised. Tl1,Hlk yuu ~~. .:1 ! ! ~ . . .