3 SPR 1460 Lake Drive West
Eden Trace Corporation
Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
May 19, 1999
Page 3
BACKGROUND
On April 12, 1999, the City Council approved a Resolution Declaring No Need for an
Environmental Impact Statement for the Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition Project,
Subdivision 99-1 preliminary plat to replat Outlot D into 10 lots, Chanhassen Lakes Business
Park 7th Addition, and wetland alteration permit to fill 1.23 acres, provide 1.62 acres of in kind
mitigation and 1.89 public value credits, as shown on the plans dated received January 26, 1999,
subject to conditions. The final plat is scheduled to appear before the City Council on May 24,
1999.
GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE
The proposed office/warehouse building, with an area of 48,565 square feet, will be situated
parallel to and northwest of Future Lake Drive West. The site is bordered by Lake Drive West to
the south and east, and vacant industrial sites to the north and west. The site located south of
future Lake Drive West is zoned PUD-R and is occupied by a park. Access to the building is
propos'ed from future Lake Drive West. Parking will be scattered around the building. Screening
of the parking lot can be improved by incorporating a meandering berm with landscaping, 3 to 4
feet in height along the perimeter of the site.
Materials used on the "U" shaped building, are pre-colored rock face block on all four elevations.
Entrances into the building are projecting glass boxes framed in aluminum. Decorative pre-
colored rockface block bands are integrated into the walls on all four elevations. The south and
east elevation are stepped out combined with the different colors and materials give the building
the desired visual appeal. The "U" shaped building is designed to screen the loading docks from
views by locating the loading area in the center of the "U". The east and west walls on either
side of the loading area are not shown on the "EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS" plan. The same
architectural treatment is required on these walls.
The site plan fails to show the trash enclosure location. The dumpsters must be screened by a
wing-wall and doors with siding and trim to match the building. Current state statutes require
that recycling space be provided for all new buildings. The area of the recycling space must be
dedicated at the rate specified in Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) 1300.4700 Subp. 5.
The applicant should demonstrate the required area will be provided in addition to the space
required for other solid waste collection space. Recycling space and other solid waste collection
space should be contained within the same enclosure.
Rooftop equipment and mechanical equipment are not shown on the plans. All equipment must
be screened fi'om views.
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Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
May 19, 1999
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The building is located 73 feet from the north, 97 feet from the east and south, and 79 feet from
the westerly property line. The ordinance requires a 30 foot parking setback along Lake Drive
West. The plans show a 25 foot setback. Plans must be revised to reflect a 30 foot setback.
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 areas;
(4)
Creation of a 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:
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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;
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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
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Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives
and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public
streets, width qf interior drives and access points, general interior
circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement
and amount of parking.
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Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
May 19, 1999
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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 City's comprehensive plan,
the zoning ordinance, and the site plan review requirements. The site design is
compatible with the surrounding development. It is functional and harmonious with the
approved development for this area.
WETLANDS
There are no wetlands on this lot, however, the proposed stormwater pond is included in the
overall drainage and wetland mitigation plan. the development of this site must be consistent
with the approved Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP 99-1).
GRADING
The preliminary plat for Chanhassen Lakes Business Park (CLBP) 7th Addition was approved by
the City Council on April 12, 1999. Final plat and construction plan approval is tentatively
scheduled for the May 24, 1999 City Council meeting. In conjunction with the platting (CLBP
7th), the developer will rough grade all the building sites and streets in the development and
install the public utilities and street improvements in Marshland Circle. The City will extend
utility service from Lake Drive West to the property line and construct Lake Drive West. Only
minor grading is anticipated on the lots after the project has been initially graded by the
developer. Since the final construction plans have not been approved, there may be minor
adjustments of the grades and/or utility connection points on this site. The preliminary grading
plans for this plat proposed some berming along the north side of Lake Drive West adjacent to
this lot. Due to parking lot and street grades, berming will be limited. The site plans should be
revised to incorporate berms along Lake Drive West as shown on the preliminary plans to
provide the required screening. The berming will not require modifications to the proposed
parking or building improvements as shown on the plans.
Erosion control fencing appears to be omitted on the plans. Erosion control fencing will be
required proposed around the downstream side of the grading limits. Additional erosion control
fence will be required along the north property line adjacent the pond. The plans shall
incorporate erosion control measures prior to issuance of a building permit. Rock construction
entrances are also proposed.
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Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
May 19, 1999
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DRAINAGE
Stormwater runoff from the parking lot will b'e conveyed via storm sewers into a regional
stormwater pond north of the site for pretreatment. The storm sewer system on the site will be
constructed by the developer and owned and maintained by the developer upon completion.
Since the storm drainage system will be constructed to serve more than one lot a cross-access
agreement should be prepared for the joint use of the system.
Detailed storm drainage calculations will be required to determine if there are sufficient catch
basins being provided to convey surface water runoff to the pond. The drainage calculations
shall be for a 1 O-year, 24-hour storm event and be submitted to the City for review and approval
at time of building permit application.
UTILITIES
Municipal sewer and water is not available to the site at this time. The developer has petitioned
the city to construct the infrastructure and Lake Drive West (Project No. 98-16) later this
surmner. The developer will be responsible for extending the utility and street improvements on
the site. The city's project will extend an 8-inch sewer line from Lake Drive West to the property
line. Water service is proposed to be extended from Lake Drive West to provide service to Lots
1,2 and 3. Since the water line will be serving more than one lot a cross-access agreement which
addresses maintenance responsibility shall be prepared by the applicant and recorded against the
benefited lots. Installation of the private utilities throughout the site (i.e. storm sewer, sanitary
sewer, water) will require permits and inspections through the City's Building Department. The
location of the fire hydrants may change after review of the final construction plans for Lake
Drive West.
STREETS
Lake Drive West is proposed to be constructed this year by the City. An 8-foot wide trail will be
constructed along the north side of Lake Drive West adjacent this site. Lake Drive West and
Audubon Road are classified as Class I collector streets in the City's Comprehensive
Transportation Plan. They are both designated as Municipal State Aid Routes. Lake Drive West
is being constructed to Municipal State Aid standards which prohibits parking along one side.
Typically, with Class I collector routes, the City prohibits parking on both sides of the street.
However, given the park location, staff/City Council may revisit the parking situation in the
future. Parking is also prohibited along Audubon Road.
The plans propose two driveway accesses from Lake Drive West. The westerly driveway access
will be shared by Lots 1 and 2. Both:~triveway access points have a grade in excess of 4.0%.
These grades will need to be reduced to a maximum of 4.0% to accommodate fire trucks. Lots 1
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Lot3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park7th Addition
May 19,1999
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and 2 will also have access to Lake Drive West through Lot 3. The drive aisle width and parking
stalls appear to be designed in accordance with the City's ordinance. However, there are a couple
of curb radii that need to be increased to accommodate turning movements of fire trucks. Staff
will work with the applicant to revise them before issuance of a building permit. An industrial
driveway apron with pedestrian ramps will be required with construction of driveway access
points along Lake Drive West.
Staff reviewed the access needs for the Stockdale parcel which is located north of the site on
Audubon Road. In conjunction with platting CLBP 7th the developer is required to provide an
ingress/egress easement over Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 as a secondary access for the Stockdale parcel
out to Lake Drive West to eliminate the need for additional access points along Audubon Road.
A cross-access easement will need to be prepared and recorded by the applicant in favor of the
property owner to the north (Stockdale).
MISCELLANEOUS
Site plan approval should include provisions for staff to administratively approve minor changes
to the site plan resulting from the final plat approval for Chanhassen Lake Business Park 7th
Addition and the City's Lake Drive West Public Improvement No. 98-16. Changes may include
elevations, landscaping, and utility connection points.
Issuance of building permits within the plat should be a topic for discussion. The City requires
that each site have a paved street access (7-ton design) prior to issuance ora building permit. In
addition, the utility improvements designated to service the site will need to be installed, tested,
and accepted by the City prior to issuance of a building permit. The City in the past has typically
issued one building permit adjacent to a hard surfaced street to each subdivision. There have also
been situations in the past where the City issued up to four residential building permits as long as
they were easily accessed from a paved street (within 150 feet) and the City's fire marshal's
concerns were addressed. Given the timetable of this development (CLBP 7th Addition) and the
City's improvement project for Lake Drive West, it is doubtful that the required utility and street
improvements will be completed prior to mid-November of 1999. Therefore, building permits
other than one off Audubon Road will not be issued until sometime in November, 1999.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
The Chanhassen Lakes Business Parks 7th Addition development was required to construct water
quality ponds and pay fees associated with the management of storm water in accordance with the
City's Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP).
These fees are determined when the final grading and utility plans are submitted with each phase of
the project. The fees are due at the time of final platting.
Eden Trace Corporation
Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
May 19, 1999
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LANDSCAPING
Minimum requirements for landscaping include 5,730 sq. ft. of landscaped area around the
parking lot, 23 trees for the parking lot, and buffer yard plantings along Lake Drive, as well as
neighboring property lines. Applicant's proposed as compared to the requirements for landscape
area and parking lot trees is shown in the following table.
Vehicular use landscape area
Trees/Phase I parking lot
Lake Drive boulevard trees
(1 per 30 feet)
Lake Dr. E. buffer yard B
(shown - 75% of total)
West prop. line buffer yard B
(shown - 75% of total)
Required
5,730 sq. ft.
23 overstory
21 overstory
5 canopy trees
11 understory trees
21 shrubs
2 canopy tree
5 understory trees
7 shrubs
Proposed
53,958 sq. ft.
19 overstory
21 understory
21 overstory
none proposed
none proposed
The applicant is short plantings for the buffer yard areas. Staff recommends the applicant
increase plantings in order to meet ordinance requirements.
LIGHTING
Lighting locations have not been illustrated on the plans. Only shielded fixtures are allowed as
required by ordinance. A detailed lighting plan should be submitted. Street lights consistent
with Lake Drive East and West will be at 200 feet intervals, staggered from one side to the other.
SIGNAGE
The applicant has not submitted a signage plan. One ground low profile business sign is
permitted per lot. The area of the sign may not exceed 80 square feet and a height of 8 feet.
Also, one wall mounted sign per business shall be permitted per street frontage. The total display
area shall not exceed 15% of the total area of the building wall upon which the signs are
mounted. No sign may exceed 90 square feet. Staff is recommending the following criteria be
adopted:
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Lot3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
May 19,1999
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All businesses shall share one monument sign per lot. Monument signage shall be
subject to the monument standards in the sign ordinance.
2. Wall signs are permitted on no more that 2 street frontages.
3. All signs require a separate permit.
The signage will have consistency throughout the development and add an
architectural accent to the building.
5. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights.
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No illuminated signs within the development may be viewed from the residential
section south of the site.
7. Back-lit individual letter signs are permitted.
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Only the name and logo of the business occupying the unit will be permitted on
the sign.
The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting the signs on site. One stop sign must be
posted on the driveway at the exit point of both sites. A detailed sign plan incorporating the
method of lighting, acceptable to staff should be provided prior to requesting a building permit.
PARKING
The city's parking ordinance requires 4.5 parking stalls per 1,000 square feet of office (54 stalls)
and one stall per square feet of warehouse area (37 stalls). The total parking spaces required by
ordinance are 91. The applicant is providing 124 spaces. The applicant is also showing 34 future
parking spaces. The applicant need to be aware that the hard surface coverage of the site is at
69%. The ordinance allows a maximum of 70% coverage. Adding these spaces will cause the
site to exceed the minimum hard surface coverage requirements of the ordinance which will
require a variance. Staff will recommend against such variance since we do not perceive a
hardship. The future parking spaces must be eliminated from the plan.
Eden Trace Corporation
Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
May 19, 1999
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COMPLIANCE TABLE - IOP DISTRICT
Ordinance
Proposed Building
Building Height 4 stories
1 story
Building Setback
N-10' E-30' N-73' E-97'
S-30' W-10' S-97' W-79'
Parking stalls 91 stalls 124 stalls
Parking Setback
N-10' E-30'
S-30' W-NA'
N-30' ** E-25' *
S-25' * W-NA
Hard surface 70% 69.%
Coverage
Lot Area 1 acre 3.99 acres
The zoning ordinance requires a 30 foot front yard setback for parking areas. The plans
show a 25 foot setback and must be revised to show a 30 foot setback.
Staff calculated the northerly parking setback based upon the elimination of the future
parking.
PARK AND TRAIL
The Comprehensive Park Plan identifies this site as lying within the park service areas of Lake
Susan Park and Sunset Ridge Park. Sunset Ridge Park is situated across the street from this site.
The Comprehensive Trail Plan identifies an east/west connecting link along Lake Drive. On
other sections of Lake Drive, this walkway/trail is constructed as a concrete sidewalk. This
section of walkway will be developed as a component of the new section of Lake Drive.
The Park & Recreation Commission recommended the city require payment of full park and trail
dedication fees for Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition.
RECOMMENDATION
"Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of site plan 99-5 for a 48,565
square foot office warehouse building to be located on Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes
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Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
May 19, 1999
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Business Park 7th Addition, as shown on the plans dated April 6, 1999, subject to the following
conditions:
The applicant shall increase plantings for buffer yard areas in order to meet ordinance
requirements.
The parking setback along Lake Drive West shall be increased to 30 feet. Within the 30
foot setback, the applicant will be required to provide a 3 to 4 foot meandering berm.
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Full park and trail dedication fees shall be paid for Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th
Addition in accordance with ordinance requirements.
One ground low profile business sign is permitted per lot. The area of the sign may not
exceed 80 square feet and a height of 8 feet. Also, one wall mounted sign per business
shall be permitted per street frontage. The total display area shall not exceed 15% of the
total area of the building wall upon which the signs are mounted. No sign may exceed 90
square feet. All signage must meet the following criteria:
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All businesses shall share one monument sign per lot. Monument signage shall be
subject to the monument standards in the sign ordinance.
b. Wall signs are permitted on no more that 2 street frontages.
c. All signs require a separate permit.
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The signage will have consistency throughout the development and add an
architectural accent to the building.
e. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights.
No illuminated signs within the development may be viewed from the residential
section south of the site.
g. Back-lit individual letter signs are permitted.
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Only the name and logo of the business occupying the unit will be permitted on
the sign.
The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting the signs on site. A
detailed sign plan incorporating the method of lighting, acceptable to staff should
be provided prior to requesting a building permit.
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Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
May 19, 1999
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The applicant shall meet with the Building Department to discuss commercial building
permit requirements.
The applicant shall provide 5 handicapped accessible parking spaces. The location of
these spaces must be dispersed among all the accessible building entrances.
Fire Marshal conditions:
a)
Additional fire hydrants will be required. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for
exact number and location.
b)
A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps,
trees, bushes, shrubs, NSP, US West, Cable TV and transformer boxes to ensure
that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters.
Pursuant to Chanhassen City Ordinance 9-1.
c)
Submit radius turn dimensions to City Engineer and Fire Marshal for review and
approval. Pursuant to 902.2.2.3, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
d)
Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location of fire lane signs and curbing
to be painted yellow. Pursuant to Section 904.1, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
e)
Install and indicate on plans the location of the PIV (Post Indicator Valve).
Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location.
Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy regarding fire department notes
to be included on all site plans. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire
Prevention Policy 04-1991. Copy enclosed.
g)
Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy regarding premise
identification. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division
Policy #29-1992. Copy enclosed.
The walls along the east and west side of the loading area shall be built of the same
materials as the rest of the building and incorporate the decorative bands.
A lighting plan shall be submitted to the city. Only shielded fixtures are allowed as
required by ordinance. A det.ailed lighting plan should be submitted. Street lights
consistent with Lake Drive E~st and West will be at 200 feet intervals, staggered from
one side to the other.
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Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
May 19, 1999
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The site plan fails to show the trash enclosure location. The dumpsters must be screened
by a wing-wall and doors with siding hnd trim to match the building. Current state
statutes require that recycling space be provided for all new buildings. The area of the
recycling space must be dedicated at the rate specified in Minnesota State Building Code
(MSBC) 1300.4700 Subp. 5. The applicant should demonstrate the required area will be
provided in addition to the space required for other solid waste collection space.
Recycling space and other solid waste collection space should be contained within the
same enclosure.
Rooftop equipment and mechanical equipment are not shown on the plans. All
equipment must be screened from views.
The 34 future parking spaces shown along the northern portion of the site shall be
eliminated.
The applicant shall enter into a site plan contract with the city and provide the necessary
financial securities as required for landscaping.
Final grading shall incorporate berming along Lake Drive West outside of the City's right-
of-way. No berming is permitted within the City's right-of-way. Landscaping
improvements may be permitted subject to staff review and approval.
The applicant shall work with staff in revising curb radii on the plans to accommodate
fire apparatus vehicles.
A cross-access agreement for parking and utilities purposes which also addresses
maintenance responsibilities and scheduling shall be prepared by the applicant and
recorded against the benefited lots (1, 2 and 3, Block 1). In addition, a cross-access
agreement for driveway purposes shall be granted to the parcel north of the site
(Stockdale) over Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 to gain access to Lake Drive West.
Detailed storm drainage calculations for a 1 O-year, 24-hour storm event shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
Installation of the public utilities throughout the site will require building permits through
the City's Building Department.
All driveway access points al.o..ng Lake Drive West shall incorporate an industrial
driveway apron and pedestrian ramps in accordance with the City details and pedestrian
ramps.
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May 19,1999
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20.
The applicant will need to provide financial security in the amount of $2,500 to guarantee
installation of the driveway aprons, boulevard restoration, and erosion control measures.
Security may be in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow which will be returned
upon satisfactorily completing the project.
21.
All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately restored with
seed and disc mulch or wood fiber blanket or sod in accordance with the approved plans
within two weeks the completion of each activity in accordance with the City's Best
Management Practice Handbook.
22.
All utility street improvements shall be construction in accordance with the City's latest
edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The plans shall be revised to
provide individual sewer services to each lot from the property line and lower driveway
grade at entrance off Lake Drive West to 4.0% or less.
23.
All private streets/driveways shall be constructed to support a minimum of 7-ton per axle
design weight in accordance with City Code 20-1118.
24.
The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agency,
i.e. Watershed District.
25.
The final grading plan shall incorporate erosion control measures around the downstream
side of the grading limits and adjacent the pond.
26.
Site plan approval shall be contingent upon final platting of Chanhassen Lakes Business
Park 7th Addition.
27.
The lowest floor or opening elevation of the building shall be a minimum of two feet
above the flood elevation, the adjacent wetland or stormwater ponding area."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Application & Notice of Public Hearing and mailing list.
2. Memo from David Hempel, Assistant City Engineer, dated May 11, 1999.
3. Memo from Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal, dated May 10, 1999.
4. Memo from Steve Torell, Building Official, dated May 10, 1999.
5. Plans dated April 6, 1999.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1909
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
OWNER: ~' HAW
ADDRESS: \"7
TELEPHONE:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Temporary Sales Permit
Conditional Use Permit
Vacation of ROW/Easements
Interim Use Permit
Variance
Non-conforming Use Permit
Wetland Alteration Permit
Planned Unit Development*
Zoning Appeal
~ Rezoning
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
Site Plan Review*
Subdivision*
~ Notification Sign ~'~//~' O
X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
($50 CUP/SPR/VACNARNV AP/Metes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
TOTAL FEE $ COO, ~
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 81/2" X 11" reduced copy of
transparency for each plan sheet.
** Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract
ND'rE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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PR~SEN'r LAND USE DESIGNATION
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST
q'his application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning
Depar~ent to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
']'hi~ is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either
copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of. Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person to make
this application and the fee owner has also signed this application.
I w~ keep myseff informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
The c'~y hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing
requirements and agency review. Therefore, the city is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day
extension for development review. Development review shall be completed within 120 days unless additional review
extensions are approved by the applicant.
Signature of Fee Owner
Date
Date
Application Received on
Fee Paid:' Receipt No.
'The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeting.
If not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
PROPOSAL: Request for Site Plan Review
for an Industrial Building
APPLICANT: Eden Trace Corporation
LOCATION:
Lot 3, Block 1, Chan Lakes
Business Park 7th Addition
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The
applicant, Eden Trace Corporation, requests Site Plan Review for a 48,565 sq. ft. office/
warehouse building to be located on Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park
7th Addition on property zoned lOP, Industrial Office Park, and located east of Audubon Road,
north of Heron Dr., south of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Pacific Railroad tracks, Chan
Lakes LLP.
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 6, 1999.
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690 Cig Center Ddve, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.93Z 1900
General Fax 612. 937. 5739
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner
Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
May 11, 1999
Site Plan Review for Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business
Park 7th Addition - Land Use Review File No. 99-15
Upon review of the plans prepared by Schoell & Madson, Inc. dated April 16,
1999, I offer the following comments and recommendations:
GRADING
The preliminary plat for Chanhassen Lakes Business Park (CLBP) 7th Addition was
approved by the City Council on April 12, 1999. Final plat and construction plan
approval is tentatively scheduled for the May 24, 1999 City Council meeting. In
conjunction with the platting (CLBP 7th), the developer will rough grade all the
building sites and streets in the development and install the public utilities and
street improvements in Marshland Circle. The City will extend utility service from
Lake Drive West to the property line and construct Lake Drive West. Only minor
grading is anticipated on the lots after the project has been initially graded by the
developer. Since the final construction plans have not been approved, there may
be minor adjustments of the grades and/or utility connection points on this site.
The preliminary grading plans for this plat proposed some berming along the north
side of Lake Drive West adjacent to this lot. Due to parking lot and street grades,
berming will be limited. The site plans should be revised to incorporate berms
along Lake Drive West as shown on the preliminary plans to provide, the required
screening. The berming will not require modifications to the proposed parking or
building improvements as shown on the plans.
Erosion control fencing appears to be omitted on the plans. Erosion control
fencing will be required proposed around the downstream side of the grading
limits. Additional erosion control fence will be required along the north property
line adjacent the pond. The plans shall incorporate erosion control measures prior
to issuance of a building permit. Rock construction entrances are also proposed.
DRAINAGE
Stormwater runoff from the parking lot will be conveyed via storm sewers into a
regional stormwater p6nd north of the site for pretreatment. The storm sewer
system on the site will be constructed by the developer and owned and maintained
by the developer upon completion. Since the storm drainage system will be
constructed to serve more than one lot a cross-access agreement should be
prepared for the joint use of the system.
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Lot 3, Block 1, CLBP 7th
May 11, 1999
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Detailed storm drainage calcui~ttions will be required to determine if there are
sufficient catch basins being provided to convey surface water runoff to the pond.
The drainage calculations shall be for a 10-year, 24-hour storm event and be
submitted to the City for review and approval at time of building permit
application.
UTILITIES
Municipal sewer and water is not available to the site at this time. The developer
has petitioned the City to construct the infrastructure and Lake Drive West
(Project No. 98-16) later this summer. The developer will be responsible for
extending the utility and street improvements on the site. The City's project will
extend an 8-inch sewer line from Lake Drive West to the property line. Water
service is proposed to be extended from Lake Drive West to provide service to
Lots 1, 2 and 3. Since the water line will be serving more than one lot a cross-
access agreement which addresses maintenance responsibility shall be prepared by
the applicant and recorded against the benefited lots. Installation of the private
utilities throughout the site (i.e. storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water) will require
permits and inspections through the City's Building Department. The location of
the fire hydrants may change after review of the final construction plans for Lake
Drive West.
STREETS
Lake Drive West is proposed to be constructed this year by the City. An 8-foot_:,
wide trail will be constructed along the north side of Lake Drive West adjacent'."this
site. Lake Drive West and Audubon Road are classified as Class I collector streets
in the City's Comprehensive Transportation Plan. They are both designated as
Municipal State Aid Routes. Lake Drive West is being constructed to Municipal
State Aid standards which prohibits parking along one side. Typically, with Class I
collector routes, the City prohibits parking on both sides of the street. However,
given the park location, staff/City Council may revisit the parking situation in the
future. Parking is also prohibited along Audubon Road.
The plans propose two driveway accesses from Lake Drive West. The westerly
driveway access will be shared by Lots~l~and. X.. Both driveway access points have
a grade in excess of 4:0%. These grades will need to be reduced to a maximum of
4.0% to accommodate fire trucks. Lots 1 and 2 will also have access to Lake
Drive West through Lot 3. The drive aisle width and parking stalls appear to be
designed in accordance with the City's ordinance. However, there are a couple of
curb radii that need to be increased to accommodate turning movements of fire
Sharmin Al-Jarl
Lot 3, Block 1, CLBP 7th
May 11, 1999
Page 3
trucks. Staff will work with the applicant to revise them before issuance of a
building permit. An industrial driveway apron with pedestrian ramps will be
required with construction of driveway access points along Lake Drive West.
Staff reviewed the access needs for the Stockdale parcel which is located north of
the site on Audubon Road. In conjuction with platting CLBP 7th the developer is
required to provide an ingress/egress easement over Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 as a
secondary access for the Stockdale parcel out to Lake Drive West to eliminate the
need for additional access points along Audubon Road. A cross-access easement
will need to be prepared and recorded by the applicant in favor of the property
owner to the north (Stockdale).
MISCELLANEOUS
Site plan approval should include provisions for staff to administratively approve
minor changes to the site plan resulting from the final plat approval for Chanhassen
Lake Business Park 7th Addition and the City's Lake Drive West Public
Improvement No. 98-16. Changes may include elevations, landscaping, and utility
connection points.
Issuance of building permits within the plat should be a topic for discussion. The
City requires that each site have a paved street access (7~ton design) prior to
issuance of a building permit. In addition, the utility improvements designated to
service the site will need to be installed, tested, and accepted by the City prior to
issuance of a building permit. The City in the past has typically issued one building
permit adjacent to a hard surfaced street to each subdivision. There have also been
situations in the past where the City issued up to four residential building permits
as long as they were easily accessed from a paved street (within 150 feet) and the
City's fhe marshal's concerns were addressed. Given the timetable of this
development (CLBP 7th Addition) and the City's improvement project for Lake
Drive West, it is doubtful that the required utility and street improvements will be
completed prior to mid-November of 1999. Therefore, building permits other than
one off Audubon Road will not be issued until sometime in November, 1999.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Final grading shall incorporate berming along Lake Drive West outside of the
City's right-of-way. No berming is permitted within the City's right-of-way.
Landscaping improvements may be permitted subject to staff review and
approval.
Sharmin A1-Jaff
Lot 3, Block 1, CLBP 7th
May 11, 1999
Page 4
2. The applicant shall work with staff in revising curb radii on the plans to
accommodate fire apparatus vehicles.
A cross-access agreement for parking and utilities purposes which also
addresses maintenance responsibilities and scheduling shall be prepared by the
applicant and recorded against the benefited lots (1, 2 and 3, Block 1). In
addition, a cross-access agreement for driveway purposes shall be granted to
the parcel north of the site (Stockdale) over Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 to gain
access to Lake Drive West.
Detailed storm drainage calculations for a 10-year, 24-hour storm event shall
be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a building
permit.
5. Installation of the public utilities throughout the site will require building
permits through the City's Building Department.
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All driveway access points along Lake Drive West shall incorporate an
industrial driveway apron and pedestrian ramps in accordance with the City
details and pedestrian ramps.
The applicant will need to provide financial security in the amount of $2,500 to
guarantee installation of the driveway aprons, boulevard restoration, and
erosion control measures. Security may be in the form of a letter of credit or
cash escrow which will be returned upon satisfactorily completing the project.
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All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately
restored with seed and disc mulch or wood fiber blanket or sod in accordance
with the approved plans within two weeks the completion of each activity in
accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook.
All utility street improvements shall be construction in accordance with the
Cityfs latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The plans
shall be revised to provide individual sewer services to each lot from the
property line and lower driveway grade at entrance off Lake Drive West to
4.0% or less.
10. Ail private streets/driveways shall be constructed to support a minimum of 7-
ton per axle design weight in accordance with City Code 20-1118.
11. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate
regulatory agency, i.e. Watershed District.
Sharmin A1-Jaff
Lot 3, Block 1, CLBP 7th
May 11, 1999
Page 5
12. The final grading plan shall incorporate erosion control measures around the
downstream side of the grading limits and adjacent the pond.
13. Site plan approval shall be contingent upon final platting of Chanhassen Lakes
Business Park 7th Addition.
14. The lowest floor or opening elevation of the building shall be a minimum of
two feet above the flood elevation, the adjacent wetland or stormwater
ponding area.
c: Anita Benson, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Sharmin Al-Jaff, Senior Planner
FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE:
May 10, 1999
SUBJECT:
Site plan review for a 48,565 square foot office/warehouse building to be
located on Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition
on property zone IOP, Industrial Office Park, and east of Audubon Road,
east of County Road 17, south of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Pacific
Railroad tracks on Lake Drive West, Chan Lakes LLP, Eden Trace
Corporation.
Planning Case 99-5 Site Plan Review.
I have reviewed the site plan 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 information submitted at
this time. If additional plans or changes are submitted, the appropriate code or policy items
will be addressed.
1. Additional fire hydrants will be required. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact
number and location.
A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
bushes, shrubs, NSP, US West, Cable TV and transformer boxes to ensure that fire
hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to
Chanhassen City Ordinance9-1.
3. Submit radius turn dimensions to City Engineer and Fire Marshal for review and approval.
Pursuant to 902.2.2.3, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
4. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location of fire lane signs and curbing to be
painted yellow. Pursuant to Section 904.1, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
5. Install and indicate on plans the location of the PIV (Post Indicator Valve). Contact
Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location.
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Comply with Chanhas'sen Fire Department Policy regarding fire department notes to be
included on all site plans. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Policy
04-1991. Copy enclosed.
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May10,1999
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Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy regarding premis.e identification.
Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #29-1992.
enclosed. -
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CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES TO BE
INCLUDED ON ALL SITE PLANS
Fire Marshal must witness the flushing of underground sprinkler
service line, per NFPA 13-8-2.1.
A final inspection by the Fire Marshal before a Certificate of
Occupancy is issued.
Fire Department access roads shall be provided on site during all
phases of construction. The construction of these temporary roads
will conform with the Chanhassen Fire Department requirements for
temporary access roads at construction sites. Details are available.
Onsite fire hydrants shall be provided and in operating condition
during all phases of construction.
The use of liquefied petroleum gas shall be in conformance with
NFPA Standard 58 and the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code. A list of
these requirements is available. (See policy #33-1993)
All fire detection and fire suppression svstems shall be monitored by
an approved UL central station with a UL 72 Certificate issued on
these systems before final occupancy is issued.
An 1 l"x 14" As Built shall be provided to the Fire Department. The
As Built shall be reproducible and acceptable to the Fire Marshal.
(See policy #07-1991).
Chanhassen Fire Department
Fire Prevention
Policy #04-1991
Date: 11/22/91
Revised: 06/05/98
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An approved lock box shall be provided on the building for fire
department use. The lock box should be located by the Fire
Department connection or as located by the Fire Marshal.
10.
11.
Hi~h-piled combustible storage shall comply with the requirements
o__f Article #81 of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code.. High-piled
combustible storage is combustible materials on closely packed piles
more than 15' in height or combustible materials on pallets or in
racks more than 12' in height. For certain special-hazard
commodities such as rubber tires, plastics, some flammable liquids,
idle pallets, etc. the critical pile height may be as low as 6 feet.
Fire lane si~nage shall be provided as required by the Fire Marshal.
(See policy #06-1991).
Maximum allowed size of domestic water service on a combination
domestic/fire sprinkler supply line policy must be followed. (See
policy #36-1994).
Approved - Public Safety Director
Chanhassen Fire Department
Fire Prevention
Policy #04-1991
Date: 11/22/91
Revised: 06/05/98
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CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY
PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
General
Numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing
buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and
legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said
numbers shall contrast with their background. Size and
location of numbers shall be approved by one of the
following - Public Safety Director, Building Official,
Building Inspector, Fire Marshal.
Requirements are for new construction and existing buildings
where no address numbers are posted.
Other Requirements - General
1. Numbers shall be a contrasting color from the background.
2. Numbers shall not be in script.
3. If a structure is not visible from the street, additional numbers are
required at the driveway entrance. Size and location must be approved.
4. Numbers on mail box at driveway entrance may be a minimum of 4". However,
requirement ~3 must still be met.
additional numbers if deemed
5. Administrative authority may require
necessary.
Residential Requirements (2 or less dwellinq unit)
1. Minimum height shall be 5 1/4".
Building permits will not be finaled unless numbers are posted and approved
blt the Building Department.
Commercial Requirements
1. Minimum height shall be 12".
Strip Malls
a. Multi tenant building will have minimum height requirements of 6".
b. Address numbers shall be on the main entrance and on all back doors.
3. If address numbers are located on a directory entry sign, additional
numbers will be required on the buildings main entrance.
Chanhassen Fire Department
~~..~ Fire Prevention
Policy .%29-1992
Date: 06/15/92
_ Revised:
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CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE LANE SIGNAGE
1. Signs to be a minimum of 12" x 18".
NO
PARKING
FIRE
LANE
2. Red on white is preferred.
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3. 3M or equal engineer's grade reflective
sheeting on aluminum is preferred.
4. Wording shall be: NO PARKING
FIRE LANE
Signs shall be posted at each end of the fire
lane and at least at 75 foot intervals along the
fire lane.
6. All signs shall be double sided facing the
direction of travel.
7. Post shall be set back a minimum of 12" but
not more than 36" from the curb.
(NOT TO GRADE 8.
SCALE)
A fire lane shall be required in front of fire dept.
connections extending 5 feet on each side and
along all areas designated by the Fire Chief.
ANY DEVIATION FROM THE ABOVE PROCEDURES SHALL BE
SUBMITTED IN WRITING, WITH A SITE PLAN, FOR APPROVAL BY THE
FIRE CHIEF. IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO
ENSURE CONTINUITY THROUGHOUT THE CITY BY PROVIDING THESE
PROCEDURES FOR MARKING OF FIRE LANES.
A~~~Pu~b linc Safety Director
Chanhassen Fire Department
Fire Prevention
Policy #06-1991
Date: 01/15/91
Revised:
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690 G{y Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General fax 612.937.5739
£ngineering Fax 612.937.9152
Public SafeO, Fax 612.934.2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner
Steve Torell, Building Official 5'~
May 10, 1999
Site plan review for: Chanhassen Lakes Business Park Building(lot3
blkl). Planning case 99-5 SPR.
I have reviewed the site plans for the above building and offer the following
comments and recommendations:
1. With 124 parking spaces provided, 5 must be accessible and must be dispersed
among all the accessible building entrances.
2. The utility plan was not reviewed at this time.
3. I recommend that the building owner and or their representative meet with the
Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss plan review and permit
procedures.
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