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06-04-24 Agenda and Packet A.6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER B.PUBLIC HEARINGS B.1 Review Downtown Design Guidelines and Downtown Design Standards B.2 Ordinance XXX: Amending Lot Requirements and Setbacks in the R-8 and R-12 Zoning Districts C.GENERAL BUSINESS D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES D.1 Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 7, 2024 E.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS F.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS G.CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION H.OPEN DISCUSSION I.ADJOURNMENT AGENDA CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD NOTE: Planning Commission meetings are scheduled to end by 9:00 p.m. as outlined in the official by-laws. We will make every attempt to complete the hearing for each item on the agenda. If, however, this does not appear to be possible, the Chairperson will notify those present and offer rescheduling options. Items thus pulled from consideration will be listed first on the agenda at the next Commission meeting. If a constituent or resident sends an email to staff or the Planning Commission, it must be made part of the public record based on State Statute. If a constituent or resident sends an email to the Mayor and City Council, it is up to each individual City Council member and Mayor if they want it to be made part of the public record or not. There is no State Statute that forces the Mayor or City Council to share that information with the public or be made part of the public record. Under 1 State Statute, staff cannot remove comments or letters provided as part of the public input process. 2 Planning Commission Item June 4, 2024 Item Review Downtown Design Guidelines and Downtown Design Standards File No.Item No: B.1 Agenda Section PUBLIC HEARINGS Prepared By Eric Maass, Community Development Director Applicant Present Zoning Land Use Acerage Density Applicable Regulations SUGGESTED ACTION No formal action suggested at this time. The Planning Commission will review both the design standards and design guidelines at a later meeting as the City Council desired additional work session time to review both documents following the Planning Commission's review and public hearing. SUMMARY The city contracted with HKGi to develop downtown design standards and guidelines specific to the downtown area of Chanhassen. Currently, the city has design standards for specific use types including office, commercial, multi-family residential, and industrial projects; however, those standards do not respond to the specifics of the downtown area. This project will develop specific standards for all uses within the area defined as downtown. This project is being supported by a Carver County Community Growth Partnership Initiative (CGPI) planning grant. 3 The project consultant, HKGi, along with city staff will walk the Planning Commission through the draft documents to gather feedback. Additional information regarding this project and the process to date can be found on the city's website: Downtown Design Guidelines and Design Standards . BACKGROUND The City Council has reviewed the documents during two work sessions with a majority of their discussion focused on the street section diagrams throughout the downtown. The City Council desires to maintain the planted center median on W 78th Street, and also desires to add bump-outs at intersections to improve the pedestrian experience by shortening the crossing distances. The City Council has had varied discussion regarding the potential for decreasing the speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph, as well as how best to use the space created mid-block as a result of the bump-outs either for added parking or for additional landscaping/plantings. DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION No recommendation or action at this time. ATTACHMENTS Downtown Design Standards - Public Hearing Downtown Design Guidelines - Public Hearing Summary Memo from March 4th Open House Public Comment - TJ Hart 4 DOWNTOWN DESIGN GUIDELINES CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA JUNE 4TH, 2024 5 2 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN CONTENTS PROJECT PURPOSE DESIGN, ACCESS, & CONNECTIVITY Develop Downtown Design Guidelines that encourage property owners and developers to design new development that achieves the community’s aspirations and preferred downtown character Leverage best practices from other cities for downtown, mixed use, and pedestrian- oriented design standards/guidelines INTRODUCTION 3 What Are Design Guidelines? 3 SITE DESIGN 4 Overview 4 Goals 4 Design Guidelines 5 BUILDING DESIGN 10 Overview 10 Goals 10 Design Guidelines 11 STREETS 14 Overview 14 Goals 14 Design Guidelines 15 Street Typologies 19 WAYFINDING 29 Overview 29 Potential Sign Locations 31 6 3 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT INTRODUCTION WHAT ARE DESIGN GUIDELINES? • Provide property owners and developers additional guidance in the form of community preferences and best practices, rather than requirements. • Language of design guidelines is “should”, “encourage”, “prefer”. • Focused on guiding development that creates a strong sense of place. • Used alongside the required design standards in the zoning code. • Property owners and developers should review these guidelines prior to submitting a development application and are expected to provide a narrative as part of their development proposal that identifies how the project achieves these guidelines. 7 4 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN SITE DESIGN OVERVIEW The site development guidelines articulate the desired development characteristics for private redevelopment projects within the downtown. The guidelines for the placement of parking, either surface or structured, trees/landscaping, site furnishings, lighting, utility and service/delivery/storage areas and on-site stormwater management. The guidelines are not intended to impose a particular style upon new development or construction in Downtown Chanhassen. GOALS • Consider the broader context of the downtown when designing an individual redevelopment site. Thinking contextually about the bigger picture will aid in the transition of the overall downtown during earlier phases of redevelopment. • Respect adjacent properties in order to design the appropriate landscaping, lighting levels, building entry points, and loading and delivery areas. • Ensure site development patterns reflect a unified scale and character that create an identifiable downtown. • Promote the development of a multi-modal downtown with buildings that define and enclose downtown streets and parks/open spaces, create streets with a “sense of place”, reinforce the urban character of the downtown, and encourage pedestrian-oriented activity along the streets and sidewalks. • Promote site development patterns that are oriented to downtown’s public streets, parks and open spaces/plazas. • Encourage convenient, safe and attractive walk/bike connections from building entries and parking facilities to public sidewalk and trail systems, and bike parking/storage facilities. • Managing stormwater effectively is critical to the ecological functions and public safety of the downtown. Well-designed stormwater management approaches can lead to water conservation, groundwater recharge, and reductions in the cost of the City’s stormwater infrastructure and maintenance. • Utilize structured parking to support the necessary densities for redevelopment structured parking must be utilized for mixed-use development. This likely means below grade parking for residential uses, or potential ramp structures lined with residential, commercial, or office uses. The city should pursue a district-wide approach to parking: Design structured parking with the potential to serve both public and private functions. 8 5 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT PARKING 1. Single-use parking spaces should be minimized. 2. Public parking facilities should be easily accessible and identifiable. District signage should be utilized to identify public parking facilities, such as the Southwest Transit parking structure. 3. The presence of structured parking entrances should be minimized so that they do not dominate the street frontage of a building. Possible techniques include: -recessing the entry; -extending portions of the structure over the entrance; -using screening and landscaping; -using the smallest curb cut possible; and -creating a more dominant pedestrian entrance to the automobile entrance in terms of prominence on the streetscape. 4. Above-grade parking structures should fit with the character of surrounding buildings using complementary exterior wall materials, treatments, forms, articulation, fenestration, patterns, and colors. Even though these buildings store automobiles, they should appear to be part of a collection of neighboring buildings along the street. 5. Above-grade parking structures should contain, or be lined by, commercial/retail uses at street level along W 78th and Market Blvd. and by office or residential uses on upper stories. 6. If above-grade parking structures do not contain active uses at street level, landscaping and other screening devices are encouraged to buffer parking structures from pedestrian view. 7. Design parking facilities to minimize impacts of vehicle headlights on adjacent uses. 8. Surface parking lots should have enhanced landscaping, tree plantings, and a strong pedestrian connection to business and resident entries of buildings. DESIGN GUIDELINES 9 6 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN TREES/LANDSCAPING 1. Maximize the ratio of planted surfaces to non-planted surfaces to reduce unnecessary hard surface cover wherever possible. 2. Encourage landscaped plazas, courtyards and gardens. 3. Native plant and tree species are encouraged to reduce maintenance and promote water conservation. 4. Encourage landscaping along exterior building walls to provide shade and cooling. ON-SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 1. State of the art techniques should be considered for collecting, filtering, and treating stormwater runoff from development sites whenever feasible. When/ where possible take a regional approach. 2. Design site irrigation facilities with water efficient systems. 3. Utilize native plant material to reduce water demand. 4. Incorporate porous pavers into hard surface areas to increase stormwater infiltration. 5. Encourage the use of green roofs to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff. 6. Promote the harvesting and reuse of stormwater for irrigation and grey water purposes. 7. Potential for additional underground storage. SITE DESIGN 10 7 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT SITE FURNISHINGS 1. Locate site furnishings for ease of use by patrons. Site plans should identify locations with seating, trash receptacles, etc. 2. Site furnishings should be harmonious with the building architecture and compliment the public realm established by the streetscape. LIGHTING 1. Use building lighting only for safe illumination of building entries, service areas, and pedestrian/ vehicle movement areas. 2. Lighting at building entries, service areas, and pedestrian/vehicle movement areas should be limited to low wattage downcast or low cut-off fixtures that may remain on throughout the night. 3. Service area lighting should be confined within the service area boundaries and enclosure walls. No spill-over lighting should occur outside of the service or storage area. Lighting sources should not be visible from the street. 4. Accent lighting should be limited to indirect lighting of specific signage, architectural, and landscape features only; lighting should not exhibit or advertise the buildings itself. Unshielded bulbs or exposed neon lighting should not be used to accentuate building signage, architectural, and landscape features. 5. Consider how overhead string lighting and seasonal lighting can be incorporated to promote placemaking. 11 8 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN SERVICE, DELIVERY, AND STORAGE AREAS 1. Locate service, delivery, and storage areas so that views of them from adjacent properties, streets, open spaces, and pathways are minimized. 2. Where feasible, utilize landscape and architectural screening to minimize visual impacts of service, delivery, and storage areas. 3. Use signage to clearly identify service entrances to discourage the use of main building entries for service and delivery areas. SITE DESIGN UTILITIES 1. As streets are reconstructed, existing above ground utilities should be relocated below ground within the public street rights-of-way whenever feasible. 2. Enhance the visual aesthetics of any above ground utility structures with landscaping, fencing, or other approved screening devices. Ensure access for maintenance. 3. Locate above ground utility structures away from major pedestrian and gathering areas, building entrances, windows, and stormwater drainage areas where feasible. 12 9 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT POTENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC ART 1. Existing and new spaces, such as parking lots, plazas, and parks, that allow artists and audiences to interact in a participatory, temporary and somewhat unstructured manner should be created within the downtown. Public art events could include festivals, street painting events, concerts, and markets. 2. The creation of signature public art works at gateway sites and other major destinations should be promoted to create visible landmarks. 3. Artists should be engaged in creating unique, customized public realm elements, such as seating, bike racks, wayfinding, tree grates, light fixtures, and transit facilities. 4. Pedestrian-friendly wayfinding should be created as an integral component of the public art initiative to encourage people to move from one area to another within the downtown. 5. Public-private partnerships should be leveraged to create public art that enhances public infrastructure and open spaces, and maximize synergy with developers, both public and private. 6. New technologies, such as Quick Response (QR) codes and geo- locational applications, should be embraced to allow audiences to access information about public art and other events going on in the downtown. 13 10 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN BUILDING DESIGN OVERVIEW The following guidelines provide direction on building character, placement of building entries, exterior building materials, awnings/canopies, signs, and sustainability. The guidelines are not intended to impose a particular style upon new development or construction in Downtown Chanhassen. GOALS • Encourage buildings that are human scaled, contribute to downtown’s mix of uses, and create a high-quality pedestrian environment. • New buildings should have an enduring architecture with cohesive features that enhance the unique character of the downtown district. • Creative building design that allows a variety of architectural techniques in order to achieve a complementary mix of downtown buildings with individual styles. • Promote the incorporation of green building strategies and sustainable design elements to reduce energy use and costs. 14 11 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT BUILDING ENTRANCES 1. Entrances should be welcoming to passers-by being architecturally distinct from the rest of the building and serving as a focal point. 2. The use of awnings, recessed entries, porticos, front porches, verandas, and other similar features are encouraged to provide weather protection as well as visual interest to an entrance. 3. Entrances and lobbies should incorporate transparency and lighting to encourage visibility and create a welcoming connection to the street. 4. A majority of entrances on the primary frontage should be close to the same elevation of the sidewalk to provide ease of access to pedestrians. DESIGN GUIDELINES BUILDING CHARACTER 1. Building design should emphasize a human scale at ground level, at entryways, and along street frontages through the creative use of windows, doors, columns, canopies, and awnings or other architectural elements. 2. Building facades should include thoughtful changes in building materials, parapet heights, fenestration, and other elements which create variety in the building façade but still contribute to a cohesive design. 3. Ground floors and lower floors should be designed to have more visual interest and detail than upper floors through elements such as large windows, inset doorways, terraces, vertical piers, landscape walls, art, and other design elements that reinforce a human scale. 4. Encourage the incorporation of functional balconies or upper level terraces in buildings along streets and open spaces to create interest and variety of the building façade as well as put more “eyes on the street”. 15 12 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS 1. Architectural innovation is encouraged through the use of both contemporary and traditional materials. 2. Changes in material should generally occur where the wall plane changes, between stories of a multi-story building, or where there is an architectural detail such as a belt course, cornice, parapet, or wall cap. 3. Primary building colors should be muted earth tones. 4. Accent colors should harmonize with, and complement, primary building colors. Use of color accents should be understated or reserved; garish use of color should be avoided. BUILDING DESIGN AWNINGS AND CANOPIES 1. Awnings should project over individual window and door openings but should not extend between window and door openings. 2. Awnings should be mounted on the frame of a window or door opening rather than the wall surrounding the opening. 3. Retractable, open-ended shed awnings, with a front valance or panel but no side panels, are the preferred style. Shed awnings are more transparent, allow increased views into storefront windows, don’t obscure building architectural features, and are visually lighter and simpler in appearance. 4. Awning signs should usually be located on the front valance, so that the signage is visible whether the awning is extended out or retracted against the building’s façade. 5. Canvas, canvas blend, and acrylics that resemble canvas are appropriate materials for awnings and canopies; vinyl, metal, glass and shiny materials are generally not appropriate. 16 13 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT SUSTAINABILITY 1. Buildings should be designed to maximize the use of natural light to reduce overall energy consumption and reduce exposure to artificial lighting which can negatively impact human health. 2. Windows should be non-reflective, provide a high degree of light transmittance, and include operable windows to create opportunities for cross-ventilation and reduction of energy costs. 3. Sustainable features such as green roofs, electric vehicle charging stations, window shading devices, photovoltaic panels are encouraged to reduce the ecological footprint of the development. 4. Flat building roofs should be used for their green roof potential such as community gardens, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting equipment. SIGNS 1. Signs should be placed to fit in with the building’s overall architectural composition and not compete with its architectural features. 2. The scale of a sign should reflect the scale of the building’s façade in terms of width and height, as well as the rhythms and sizes of window and door openings. 3. Sign materials should be compatible with the materials and character of the building façade. 4. Color tones between a sign’s lettering/symbols and background should have sufficient contrast to make the sign clearly legible. Sign colors should complement those of the building’s façade. Projected signage for sidewalk pedestrians 17 14 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN OVERVIEW An active street life is critical to successful downtowns. Providing a safe, comfortable, and a uniquely identifiable public realm connects people to the place, brings energy and life to the district and makes a memorable place. Pedestrian oriented streets set the tone for downtown redevelopment and character. The following design guidelines focus on the design of streets and the public realm in the Downtown Mixed Use and Downtown West character areas of downtown Chanhassen. GOALS CREATE A UNIFIED STREETSCAPE DESIGN THROUGHOUT THE DOWNTOWN Landscaped medians and roadside buffers with accent lighting and seasonal lighting, street trees and plantings to provide shade and add to the pedestrian experience, streetscape lighting and banner poles as the defining the streetscape character and rhythm; integrated site furnishings and wayfinding/signage. ENSURE UNIVERSAL DESIGN Continuous, unobstructed sidewalks (ranging from 5’-8’ in width); ADA curb ramps for all users at all intersections; accessible pedestrian crossing signals. PROVIDE EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPING Improved boulevard and median plantings; coordinated utility locations with landscape plans to provide more potential tree planting and landscape planting locations. Promote a healthy, well- maintained urban forest canopy. PROVIDE SPACES FOR PUBLIC LIFE Safe, useable public seating for gathering; landscaping; reclaiming of excess street space for public use including expanded walkways, boulevards, or bump-out islands for pedestrian crossings; space for outdoor cafe and restaurant seating and merchant displays. ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Safe, convenient pedestrian crossings; curb radii and curb bump-outs that slow traffic, shorten crossing distance, and enhance visibility; pedestrian countdown signals and other pedestrian priority signals. DESIGN FOR ACTIVE STREETS AT ALL SEASONS Comfortable environments to enhance the movement of people in the public realm throughout all streets in the downtown area. STREETS 18 15 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT DESIGN GUIDELINES STREET NETWORK AND DESIGN 1. With redevelopment, break down the large existing “superblocks” of development in the downtown between W. 78th Street and the rail line by creating new street connections that reduce the block size, on both the east and west sides of Market Boulevard to create a more pedestrian and walkable district. 2. Build off the existing pattern of development and existing street network and access points along W. 78th Street and Market Boulevard to create a more intuitive and navigable grid pattern for the core of downtown. 3. Create a hierarchy of street types based on roadway design criteria, available right-of-way, and intended adjacent uses to create a multi- functional network of streets and to guide a range of adjacent development types for the district. 4. Recognize existing infrastructure investments and right-of-way corridors and build the new street network to maximize redevelopment potential and to create a new pattern and scale of development in the area. BIKE FACILITIES 1. Provide a multi-use pathway along the north side of West 78th Street through the downtown to connect the downtown to Lake Ann Park and trails to the west and the existing pedestrian bridge over Highway 5 on the east side of downtown. 2. Locate bike racks throughout the district to encourage and facilitate biking as a means of transportation. Bike racks should be placed in groups at convenient, safe, and within well-lit paved areas in the build to zone or public right of way. Bike racks should also be provided in parking garages. 3. Promote development of free bike maintenance stations that provide amenities, such as a tire pump, tire air gauge, tire levers, tools, etc., along major bike routes and at the Civic Campus and SW Transit Station. 4. Provide bike parking/storage facilities at the Civic Campus and SW Transit Station. 19 16 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS INTERSECTION CROSSINGS 1. Minimize the number of vehicle curb cuts on through sidewalks. 2. Provide frequent pedestrian connections throughout the downtown via walks, trails, and pedestrian or shared use streets. 3. Provide curb bump-outs at street intersections, wherever feasible, to shorten crosswalk distances, calm traffic, provide areas for street furnishings/landscaping, and to delineate the limits of on- street parking. 4. Provide clearly marked walk/bike crossings at all street intersections with reflective paint, special paving materials, light signal and/or signage alerting motorists to the walk/bike crossing. 5. Utilize pedestrian-activated countdown crossing lights at key signalized intersections. SIDEWALKS 1. Provide continuous sidewalks on both sides of the street within each street type. 2. Align sidewalks with one another and connect them to key civic and commercial destinations in the downtown and to the surrounding residential neighborhoods. 3. Provide an expanded pedestrian zone to accommodate anticipated pedestrian traffic levels and allow for street furnishings, lighting, plantings, and outdoor restaurant seating on Primary Downtown Roadways. 4. Provide curb bump-outs at street intersections, wherever feasible, to shorten crosswalk distances, calm traffic, provide areas for street furnishings/landscaping, and delineate limits of on-street parking. 5. Provide clearly marked walk/bike crossings at all Primary Roadway intersections with reflective paint, special paving materials, light signal and/or signage alerting motorists to the walk/bike crossings. 6. Utilize pedestrian-activated countdown crossing lights at key signalized intersections. 20 17 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT LANDSCAPING 1. Where medians exist, maintain the medians with landscape plantings and trees with accent lighting and seasonal holiday lighting. 2. Plant street trees at regular intervals appropriate to the root structure and canopy of the tree species chosen. Encouraged to provide a street tree every 20-30 feet. 3. Install similar mix of street tree species and spacing on both sides of the street within a given block. 4. Plant native tree and plant species to reduce maintenance (reduced irrigation, salt tolerance, etc.), and reduce the urban heat island effect. 5. Plant low-maintenance/drought-tolerant plants and trees to reduce irrigation needs; consider allowing exceptions for higher-maintenance materials in areas with high pedestrian traffic and community gathering spaces. 6. Consider trees and plant materials that minimize visual obstruction of business signage facing the street. 7. Consider planters with annual flowering plants to create a welcoming pedestrian environment and contribute to the unique identity of downtown Chanhassen. 8. Prohibit plant materials, fencing, or landscape improvements greater than 18 inches in height within sight lines of any street intersection or driveway. 9. Prohibit artificial plant materials. 21 18 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS LIGHTING 1. Design streetscape lighting to accommodate vehicular traffic but also a comfortable and safe light level for pedestrians. 2. Utilize a similar family of fixtures for the lighting design of all public streets within the district. Variation of pole height, mounting height, and accessories to be dictated by streetscape type and overall lighting level needs. FURNISHINGS 1. Place street furnishings (benches and seating, trash/recycling receptacles, bollards, bike racks, wayfinding kiosks or signage, etc.) at building entry areas, plazas, near intersections, and along the primary roadways in downtown. 2. Utilize a consistent design palette (style, materials, and color) of street furnishings that are visually interesting and reflect the character of the downtown Chanhassen, tie to the Civic Campus design, and provide a strong sense of community identity. 3. Provide street furnishings that enhance the comfort, accessibility, safety, and functionality of the streetscape. 4. Utilize street furnishings that are made of durable materials, easily maintained/repaired, and are locally available, when feasible. 5. Install street light poles that accommodate banners and holiday decorations that will improve the visual character and identity of the street. 22 19 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT STREET TYPOLOGIES The Streetscape Typology Diagram highlights the proposed street network for the downtown. See the following pages for detailed street sections, dimensions, and descriptions of key features for the types listed below. These street sections are intended to express the design intent and key characteristics or features of each street type. As streets are reconstructed or redevelopment begins to take place in the downtown, more detailed design of the streets should occur. 12A E A B C C C C D D D 3 23 20 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS THRU LANE MEDIAN/THRU LANE BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING MULTI-USE TRAILBLVD.POTENTIAL WALK 6’6’11’12’18’9’ +/-80’ BUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY BUILD TO ZONE 12’6’ BLVD.THRU LANE DOWNTOWN COREEAST OF LAREDO DR80’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY 1 DOWNTOWN CORE - W 78TH ST(WEST OF LAREDO DR.)80’ R.O.W. The narrowest section of West 78th Street through downtown, this stretch of roadway will provide a single lane of traffic in each direction with on- street parking only on the north side of the road. Sidewalks and tree lined boulevards will be on both side of the street with a center median. The north side of the street will have an expanded walkway to allowed for a multi-use trail. DESIGN FEATURES • Sidewalks • Multi-use trail • Median for left turn lane stacking • Single thru lane in each direction • On street parking (west-bound) • Boulevard trees with structural soils KEY MAP 24 21 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT MEDIAN/THRU LANE MULTI-USE TRAILWALKWALK 13’-4”3’9’12’11’9’14’20’ +/-90’ BUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY BUILD TO ZONE 12’ THRU LANE THRU LANE BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING BLVD. DOWNTOWN COREBETWEEN LAREDO AND MARKET90’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY 2 DOWNTOWN CORE - W 78TH ST(BETWEEN LAREDO & MARKET)90’ R.O.W. A slightly wider right-of-way for West 78th Street with similar characteristics to the 80’ right-of-way section. This area section includes an expanded boulevard to the north which allows for more robust landscaping along the road. On street parking is provided on both sides of the road. DESIGN FEATURES • Sidewalk • Multi-use trail • Median for left turn lane stacking • Single thru lane in each direction • On street parking (both directions) • Boulevard trees with structural soils KEY MAP 25 22 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS 8’ WALK BLVD.THRU LANE THRU LANE MEDIAN/ TURN LANE THRU LANE BLVD.MULTI-USE TRAIL LANDSCAPE 13’12’12’20’-4”11’9’11’12’15’5’ +/-110’ RIGHT OF WAY BUILD TO ZONE 0’-15’ BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING DOWNTOWN COREKERBER BLVD TO MARKET BLVD110’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY 3 DOWNTOWN CORE - W 78TH ST(BETWEEN MARKET & KERBER)110’ R.O.W. As the widest right-of-way on West 78th Street, this section provides expanded boulevards on both sides of the road to allow for more robust landscaping. On the north side of the road, there is one thru lane along on-street parking. On the south side of the road, there will be two thru lanes with no on-street parking. DESIGN FEATURES • Sidewalk • Multi-use trail • Median for left turn lane stacking • Single thru lane (west bound) • On-street parking (west bound) • Two thru lanes (east bound) • Boulevard trees KEY MAP 26 23 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT 6’5’20’ WALK BLVD.THRU LANE THRU LANE MEDIAN/ TURN LANE THRU LANE BLVD.MULTI-USE TRAILTHRU LANE 9’12’12’20’ +/-100’ 12’12’7’7’ BUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY 5’-25’ LANDSCAPE AREA DOWNTOWN ENTRY100’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY A DOWNTOWN ENTRY - W 78TH ST(WEST OF KERBER BLVD.)100’ R.O.W. The section of West 78th on the west end of downtown where more traffic for destination retailers exist, as well as portions of Great Plains Boulevard and W. 78th on the east side of downtown. Similar sidewalk, boulevard, and median conditions exist as the Downtown Core Streets, but here there are two travel lanes in each direction with no on-street parking. DESIGN FEATURES • Sidewalk • Multi-use trail • Median for left turn lane stacking • Two thru lanes in each direction • Boulevard trees KEY MAP 27 24 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS THRU LANE THRU LANE BLVD.WALKBLVD.WALK 10’20’7’6’12’12’7’6’ +/-50’ BUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY BUILD TO ZONE 0’-30’0’-30’ 30’ CIVIC CAMPUSCHAN VIEW AND MARKET BLVD50’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY B CIVIC CAMPUS - MARKET BLVD. & CHAN VIEW50’ R.O.W. The narrowest roadways and right-of-way in downtown, this section of Market Boulevard and Chan View allow for travel lanes in each direction with a sidewalk on both sides, but no on-street parking. Narrow travel lanes provide opportunities for expanded sidewalks and corresponding boulevards to match these dimensions on other streets in the downtown. KEY MAP DESIGN FEATURES • Sidewalk on one side • Boulevard • Narrow travel lanes in each direction • No on-street parking 28 25 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT WALKPATIO LAWNTHRU LANE TURN LANE THRU LANE BLVD.BLVD.MULTI-USE TRAIL 10’8’5’10’11’12’11’10’8’5’ +/-80’ BUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY BUILD TO ZONE 0’-30’0’-30’ 30’ NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTORSKERBER BLVD80’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTOR80’ R.O.W. Portions of Kerber Boulevard, Laredo Drive, Great Plains Boulevard, and W 78th Street extend into the surrounding neighborhoods. Single travel lanes in each direction with center striped turn lanes exist to facilitate traffic movement. Pedestrians and bicyclists are accommodated with a sidewalk on one side of the street and a multi- use trail on the other. C KEY MAP DESIGN FEATURES • Two travel lanes, one in each direction with a center turn lane • Sidewalk • Multi-use trail • No on street parking • Boulevards 29 26 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS THRU LANE THRU LANE BLVD.WALKWALKBLVD. BUILD TO ZONEBUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY +/- 66’ 11’11’30’9’9’7’6’6’7’10’ 10’-30’10’-30’ BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING STORMWATER TREATMENT CONNECT STORE FRONTS AND BUILDING ENTRIES TO PUBLIC SIDEWALK TURF DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOODEXISTING AND NEW STREETS IN THE DOWNTOWN66’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD - FUTURE STREETS66’ R.O.W. As redevelopment occurs in the downtown, opportunities exist to breakdown the larger super blocks of development that exist today (for example, the extension of Laredo Street south). New streets would create a smaller, more walkable scale with redevelopment. These streets would have a travel lane in each direction, on street parking on both sides, bump-outs at intersections, and boulevards. D KEY MAP DESIGN FEATURES • Travel lane in each direction • On street parking • Intersection bump outs • Sidewalk • Boulevard 30 28 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN WAYFINDING OVERVIEW Signage helps announce and celebrate the downtown district and wayfinding helps patrons and visitors navigate the downtown to key civic destinations like the Library, License Center and Post Office. The following represents the desired look and aesthetic for broader wayfinding throughout the downtown. Signage varies in scale from highway-oriented signage located along Highway 5, to gateway monuments, and wayfinding signs that could be located within the boulevard or post mounted throughout the downtown. The signage aesthetics is derived from the Civic Campus architecture and site design and provides continuity throughout the downtown district. SIGN FAMILY 31 29 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT CIVIC CAMPUS SIGNS OVERVIEW Signage helps announce and celebrate the downtown district and wayfinding helps patrons and visitors navigate the downtown to key civic destinations like the Library, License Center and Post Office. The following represents the desired look and aesthetic for broader wayfinding throughout the downtown. Signage varies in scale from highway-oriented signage located along Highway 5, to gateway monuments, and wayfinding signs that could be located within the boulevard or post mounted throughout the downtown. The signage aesthetics is derived from the Civic Campus architecture and site design and provides continuity throughout the downtown district. 32 30 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN WAYFINDING SIGN MATERIALITY The following represent ts the intended materiality for the wayfinding signs in downtown. 33 31 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT POTENTIAL SIGN LOCATIONS 34 32 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN 35 DOWNTOWN DESIGN GUIDELINES CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA JUNE 4TH, 2024 36 2 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN CONTENTS PROJECT PURPOSE DESIGN, ACCESS, & CONNECTIVITY Develop Downtown Design Guidelines that encourage property owners and developers to design new development that achieves the community’s aspirations and preferred downtown character Leverage best practices from other cities for downtown, mixed use, and pedestrian- oriented design standards/guidelines INTRODUCTION 3 What Are Design Guidelines? 3 SITE DESIGN 4 Overview 4 Goals 4 Design Guidelines 5 BUILDING DESIGN 10 Overview 10 Goals 10 Design Guidelines 11 STREETS 14 Overview 14 Goals 14 Design Guidelines 15 Street Typologies 19 WAYFINDING 29 Overview 29 Potential Sign Locations 31 37 3 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT INTRODUCTION WHAT ARE DESIGN GUIDELINES? • Provide property owners and developers additional guidance in the form of community preferences and best practices, rather than requirements. • Language of design guidelines is “should”, “encourage”, “prefer”. • Focused on guiding development that creates a strong sense of place. • Used alongside the required design standards in the zoning code. • Property owners and developers should review these guidelines prior to submitting a development application and are expected to provide a narrative as part of their development proposal that identifies how the project achieves these guidelines. 38 4 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN SITE DESIGN OVERVIEW The site development guidelines articulate the desired development characteristics for private redevelopment projects within the downtown. The guidelines for the placement of parking, either surface or structured, trees/landscaping, site furnishings, lighting, utility and service/delivery/storage areas and on-site stormwater management. The guidelines are not intended to impose a particular style upon new development or construction in Downtown Chanhassen. GOALS • Consider the broader context of the downtown when designing an individual redevelopment site. Thinking contextually about the bigger picture will aid in the transition of the overall downtown during earlier phases of redevelopment. • Respect adjacent properties in order to design the appropriate landscaping, lighting levels, building entry points, and loading and delivery areas. • Ensure site development patterns reflect a unified scale and character that create an identifiable downtown. • Promote the development of a multi-modal downtown with buildings that define and enclose downtown streets and parks/open spaces, create streets with a “sense of place”, reinforce the urban character of the downtown, and encourage pedestrian-oriented activity along the streets and sidewalks. • Promote site development patterns that are oriented to downtown’s public streets, parks and open spaces/plazas. • Encourage convenient, safe and attractive walk/bike connections from building entries and parking facilities to public sidewalk and trail systems, and bike parking/storage facilities. • Managing stormwater effectively is critical to the ecological functions and public safety of the downtown. Well-designed stormwater management approaches can lead to water conservation, groundwater recharge, and reductions in the cost of the City’s stormwater infrastructure and maintenance. • Utilize structured parking to support the necessary densities for redevelopment structured parking must be utilized for mixed-use development. This likely means below grade parking for residential uses, or potential ramp structures lined with residential, commercial, or office uses. The city should pursue a district-wide approach to parking: Design structured parking with the potential to serve both public and private functions. 39 5 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT PARKING 1. Single-use parking spaces should be minimized. 2. Public parking facilities should be easily accessible and identifiable. District signage should be utilized to identify public parking facilities, such as the Southwest Transit parking structure. 3. The presence of structured parking entrances should be minimized so that they do not dominate the street frontage of a building. Possible techniques include: -recessing the entry; -extending portions of the structure over the entrance; -using screening and landscaping; -using the smallest curb cut possible; and -creating a more dominant pedestrian entrance to the automobile entrance in terms of prominence on the streetscape. 4. Above-grade parking structures should fit with the character of surrounding buildings using complementary exterior wall materials, treatments, forms, articulation, fenestration, patterns, and colors. Even though these buildings store automobiles, they should appear to be part of a collection of neighboring buildings along the street. 5. Above-grade parking structures should contain, or be lined by, commercial/retail uses at street level along W 78th and Market Blvd. and by office or residential uses on upper stories. 6. If above-grade parking structures do not contain active uses at street level, landscaping and other screening devices are encouraged to buffer parking structures from pedestrian view. 7. Design parking facilities to minimize impacts of vehicle headlights on adjacent uses. 8. Surface parking lots should have enhanced landscaping, tree plantings, and a strong pedestrian connection to business and resident entries of buildings. DESIGN GUIDELINES 40 6 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN TREES/LANDSCAPING 1. Maximize the ratio of planted surfaces to non-planted surfaces to reduce unnecessary hard surface cover wherever possible. 2. Encourage landscaped plazas, courtyards and gardens. 3. Native plant and tree species are encouraged to reduce maintenance and promote water conservation. 4. Encourage landscaping along exterior building walls to provide shade and cooling. ON-SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 1. State of the art techniques should be considered for collecting, filtering, and treating stormwater runoff from development sites whenever feasible. When/ where possible take a regional approach. 2. Design site irrigation facilities with water efficient systems. 3. Utilize native plant material to reduce water demand. 4. Incorporate porous pavers into hard surface areas to increase stormwater infiltration. 5. Encourage the use of green roofs to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff. 6. Promote the harvesting and reuse of stormwater for irrigation and grey water purposes. 7. Potential for additional underground storage. SITE DESIGN 41 7 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT SITE FURNISHINGS 1. Locate site furnishings for ease of use by patrons. Site plans should identify locations with seating, trash receptacles, etc. 2. Site furnishings should be harmonious with the building architecture and compliment the public realm established by the streetscape. LIGHTING 1. Use building lighting only for safe illumination of building entries, service areas, and pedestrian/ vehicle movement areas. 2. Lighting at building entries, service areas, and pedestrian/vehicle movement areas should be limited to low wattage downcast or low cut-off fixtures that may remain on throughout the night. 3. Service area lighting should be confined within the service area boundaries and enclosure walls. No spill-over lighting should occur outside of the service or storage area. Lighting sources should not be visible from the street. 4. Accent lighting should be limited to indirect lighting of specific signage, architectural, and landscape features only; lighting should not exhibit or advertise the buildings itself. Unshielded bulbs or exposed neon lighting should not be used to accentuate building signage, architectural, and landscape features. 5. Consider how overhead string lighting and seasonal lighting can be incorporated to promote placemaking. 42 8 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN SERVICE, DELIVERY, AND STORAGE AREAS 1. Locate service, delivery, and storage areas so that views of them from adjacent properties, streets, open spaces, and pathways are minimized. 2. Where feasible, utilize landscape and architectural screening to minimize visual impacts of service, delivery, and storage areas. 3. Use signage to clearly identify service entrances to discourage the use of main building entries for service and delivery areas. SITE DESIGN UTILITIES 1. As streets are reconstructed, existing above ground utilities should be relocated below ground within the public street rights-of-way whenever feasible. 2. Enhance the visual aesthetics of any above ground utility structures with landscaping, fencing, or other approved screening devices. Ensure access for maintenance. 3. Locate above ground utility structures away from major pedestrian and gathering areas, building entrances, windows, and stormwater drainage areas where feasible. 43 9 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT POTENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC ART 1. Existing and new spaces, such as parking lots, plazas, and parks, that allow artists and audiences to interact in a participatory, temporary and somewhat unstructured manner should be created within the downtown. Public art events could include festivals, street painting events, concerts, and markets. 2. The creation of signature public art works at gateway sites and other major destinations should be promoted to create visible landmarks. 3. Artists should be engaged in creating unique, customized public realm elements, such as seating, bike racks, wayfinding, tree grates, light fixtures, and transit facilities. 4. Pedestrian-friendly wayfinding should be created as an integral component of the public art initiative to encourage people to move from one area to another within the downtown. 5. Public-private partnerships should be leveraged to create public art that enhances public infrastructure and open spaces, and maximize synergy with developers, both public and private. 6. New technologies, such as Quick Response (QR) codes and geo- locational applications, should be embraced to allow audiences to access information about public art and other events going on in the downtown. 44 10 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN BUILDING DESIGN OVERVIEW The following guidelines provide direction on building character, placement of building entries, exterior building materials, awnings/canopies, signs, and sustainability. The guidelines are not intended to impose a particular style upon new development or construction in Downtown Chanhassen. GOALS • Encourage buildings that are human scaled, contribute to downtown’s mix of uses, and create a high-quality pedestrian environment. • New buildings should have an enduring architecture with cohesive features that enhance the unique character of the downtown district. • Creative building design that allows a variety of architectural techniques in order to achieve a complementary mix of downtown buildings with individual styles. • Promote the incorporation of green building strategies and sustainable design elements to reduce energy use and costs. 45 11 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT BUILDING ENTRANCES 1. Entrances should be welcoming to passers-by being architecturally distinct from the rest of the building and serving as a focal point. 2. The use of awnings, recessed entries, porticos, front porches, verandas, and other similar features are encouraged to provide weather protection as well as visual interest to an entrance. 3. Entrances and lobbies should incorporate transparency and lighting to encourage visibility and create a welcoming connection to the street. 4. A majority of entrances on the primary frontage should be close to the same elevation of the sidewalk to provide ease of access to pedestrians. DESIGN GUIDELINES BUILDING CHARACTER 1. Building design should emphasize a human scale at ground level, at entryways, and along street frontages through the creative use of windows, doors, columns, canopies, and awnings or other architectural elements. 2. Building facades should include thoughtful changes in building materials, parapet heights, fenestration, and other elements which create variety in the building façade but still contribute to a cohesive design. 3. Ground floors and lower floors should be designed to have more visual interest and detail than upper floors through elements such as large windows, inset doorways, terraces, vertical piers, landscape walls, art, and other design elements that reinforce a human scale. 4. Encourage the incorporation of functional balconies or upper level terraces in buildings along streets and open spaces to create interest and variety of the building façade as well as put more “eyes on the street”. 46 12 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS 1. Architectural innovation is encouraged through the use of both contemporary and traditional materials. 2. Changes in material should generally occur where the wall plane changes, between stories of a multi-story building, or where there is an architectural detail such as a belt course, cornice, parapet, or wall cap. 3. Primary building colors should be muted earth tones. 4. Accent colors should harmonize with, and complement, primary building colors. Use of color accents should be understated or reserved; garish use of color should be avoided. BUILDING DESIGN AWNINGS AND CANOPIES 1. Awnings should project over individual window and door openings but should not extend between window and door openings. 2. Awnings should be mounted on the frame of a window or door opening rather than the wall surrounding the opening. 3. Retractable, open-ended shed awnings, with a front valance or panel but no side panels, are the preferred style. Shed awnings are more transparent, allow increased views into storefront windows, don’t obscure building architectural features, and are visually lighter and simpler in appearance. 4. Awning signs should usually be located on the front valance, so that the signage is visible whether the awning is extended out or retracted against the building’s façade. 5. Canvas, canvas blend, and acrylics that resemble canvas are appropriate materials for awnings and canopies; vinyl, metal, glass and shiny materials are generally not appropriate. 47 13 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT SUSTAINABILITY 1. Buildings should be designed to maximize the use of natural light to reduce overall energy consumption and reduce exposure to artificial lighting which can negatively impact human health. 2. Windows should be non-reflective, provide a high degree of light transmittance, and include operable windows to create opportunities for cross-ventilation and reduction of energy costs. 3. Sustainable features such as green roofs, electric vehicle charging stations, window shading devices, photovoltaic panels are encouraged to reduce the ecological footprint of the development. 4. Flat building roofs should be used for their green roof potential such as community gardens, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting equipment. SIGNS 1. Signs should be placed to fit in with the building’s overall architectural composition and not compete with its architectural features. 2. The scale of a sign should reflect the scale of the building’s façade in terms of width and height, as well as the rhythms and sizes of window and door openings. 3. Sign materials should be compatible with the materials and character of the building façade. 4. Color tones between a sign’s lettering/symbols and background should have sufficient contrast to make the sign clearly legible. Sign colors should complement those of the building’s façade. Projected signage for sidewalk pedestrians 48 14 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN OVERVIEW An active street life is critical to successful downtowns. Providing a safe, comfortable, and a uniquely identifiable public realm connects people to the place, brings energy and life to the district and makes a memorable place. Pedestrian oriented streets set the tone for downtown redevelopment and character. The following design guidelines focus on the design of streets and the public realm in the Downtown Mixed Use and Downtown West character areas of downtown Chanhassen. GOALS CREATE A UNIFIED STREETSCAPE DESIGN THROUGHOUT THE DOWNTOWN Landscaped medians and roadside buffers with accent lighting and seasonal lighting, street trees and plantings to provide shade and add to the pedestrian experience, streetscape lighting and banner poles as the defining the streetscape character and rhythm; integrated site furnishings and wayfinding/signage. ENSURE UNIVERSAL DESIGN Continuous, unobstructed sidewalks (ranging from 5’-8’ in width); ADA curb ramps for all users at all intersections; accessible pedestrian crossing signals. PROVIDE EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPING Improved boulevard and median plantings; coordinated utility locations with landscape plans to provide more potential tree planting and landscape planting locations. Promote a healthy, well- maintained urban forest canopy. PROVIDE SPACES FOR PUBLIC LIFE Safe, useable public seating for gathering; landscaping; reclaiming of excess street space for public use including expanded walkways, boulevards, or bump-out islands for pedestrian crossings; space for outdoor cafe and restaurant seating and merchant displays. ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Safe, convenient pedestrian crossings; curb radii and curb bump-outs that slow traffic, shorten crossing distance, and enhance visibility; pedestrian countdown signals and other pedestrian priority signals. DESIGN FOR ACTIVE STREETS AT ALL SEASONS Comfortable environments to enhance the movement of people in the public realm throughout all streets in the downtown area. STREETS 49 15 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT DESIGN GUIDELINES STREET NETWORK AND DESIGN 1. With redevelopment, break down the large existing “superblocks” of development in the downtown between W. 78th Street and the rail line by creating new street connections that reduce the block size, on both the east and west sides of Market Boulevard to create a more pedestrian and walkable district. 2. Build off the existing pattern of development and existing street network and access points along W. 78th Street and Market Boulevard to create a more intuitive and navigable grid pattern for the core of downtown. 3. Create a hierarchy of street types based on roadway design criteria, available right-of-way, and intended adjacent uses to create a multi- functional network of streets and to guide a range of adjacent development types for the district. 4. Recognize existing infrastructure investments and right-of-way corridors and build the new street network to maximize redevelopment potential and to create a new pattern and scale of development in the area. BIKE FACILITIES 1. Provide a multi-use pathway along the north side of West 78th Street through the downtown to connect the downtown to Lake Ann Park and trails to the west and the existing pedestrian bridge over Highway 5 on the east side of downtown. 2. Locate bike racks throughout the district to encourage and facilitate biking as a means of transportation. Bike racks should be placed in groups at convenient, safe, and within well-lit paved areas in the build to zone or public right of way. Bike racks should also be provided in parking garages. 3. Promote development of free bike maintenance stations that provide amenities, such as a tire pump, tire air gauge, tire levers, tools, etc., along major bike routes and at the Civic Campus and SW Transit Station. 4. Provide bike parking/storage facilities at the Civic Campus and SW Transit Station. 50 16 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS INTERSECTION CROSSINGS 1. Minimize the number of vehicle curb cuts on through sidewalks. 2. Provide frequent pedestrian connections throughout the downtown via walks, trails, and pedestrian or shared use streets. 3. Provide curb bump-outs at street intersections, wherever feasible, to shorten crosswalk distances, calm traffic, provide areas for street furnishings/landscaping, and to delineate the limits of on- street parking. 4. Provide clearly marked walk/bike crossings at all street intersections with reflective paint, special paving materials, light signal and/or signage alerting motorists to the walk/bike crossing. 5. Utilize pedestrian-activated countdown crossing lights at key signalized intersections. SIDEWALKS 1. Provide continuous sidewalks on both sides of the street within each street type. 2. Align sidewalks with one another and connect them to key civic and commercial destinations in the downtown and to the surrounding residential neighborhoods. 3. Provide an expanded pedestrian zone to accommodate anticipated pedestrian traffic levels and allow for street furnishings, lighting, plantings, and outdoor restaurant seating on Primary Downtown Roadways. 4. Provide curb bump-outs at street intersections, wherever feasible, to shorten crosswalk distances, calm traffic, provide areas for street furnishings/landscaping, and delineate limits of on-street parking. 5. Provide clearly marked walk/bike crossings at all Primary Roadway intersections with reflective paint, special paving materials, light signal and/or signage alerting motorists to the walk/bike crossings. 6. Utilize pedestrian-activated countdown crossing lights at key signalized intersections. 51 17 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT LANDSCAPING 1. Where medians exist, maintain the medians with landscape plantings and trees with accent lighting and seasonal holiday lighting. 2. Plant street trees at regular intervals appropriate to the root structure and canopy of the tree species chosen. Encouraged to provide a street tree every 20-30 feet. 3. Install similar mix of street tree species and spacing on both sides of the street within a given block. 4. Plant native tree and plant species to reduce maintenance (reduced irrigation, salt tolerance, etc.), and reduce the urban heat island effect. 5. Plant low-maintenance/drought-tolerant plants and trees to reduce irrigation needs; consider allowing exceptions for higher-maintenance materials in areas with high pedestrian traffic and community gathering spaces. 6. Consider trees and plant materials that minimize visual obstruction of business signage facing the street. 7. Consider planters with annual flowering plants to create a welcoming pedestrian environment and contribute to the unique identity of downtown Chanhassen. 8. Prohibit plant materials, fencing, or landscape improvements greater than 18 inches in height within sight lines of any street intersection or driveway. 9. Prohibit artificial plant materials. 52 18 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS LIGHTING 1. Design streetscape lighting to accommodate vehicular traffic but also a comfortable and safe light level for pedestrians. 2. Utilize a similar family of fixtures for the lighting design of all public streets within the district. Variation of pole height, mounting height, and accessories to be dictated by streetscape type and overall lighting level needs. FURNISHINGS 1. Place street furnishings (benches and seating, trash/recycling receptacles, bollards, bike racks, wayfinding kiosks or signage, etc.) at building entry areas, plazas, near intersections, and along the primary roadways in downtown. 2. Utilize a consistent design palette (style, materials, and color) of street furnishings that are visually interesting and reflect the character of the downtown Chanhassen, tie to the Civic Campus design, and provide a strong sense of community identity. 3. Provide street furnishings that enhance the comfort, accessibility, safety, and functionality of the streetscape. 4. Utilize street furnishings that are made of durable materials, easily maintained/repaired, and are locally available, when feasible. 5. Install street light poles that accommodate banners and holiday decorations that will improve the visual character and identity of the street. 53 19 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT STREET TYPOLOGIES The Streetscape Typology Diagram highlights the proposed street network for the downtown. See the following pages for detailed street sections, dimensions, and descriptions of key features for the types listed below. These street sections are intended to express the design intent and key characteristics or features of each street type. As streets are reconstructed or redevelopment begins to take place in the downtown, more detailed design of the streets should occur. 12A E A B C C C C D D D 3 54 20 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS THRU LANE MEDIAN/THRU LANE BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING MULTI-USE TRAILBLVD.POTENTIAL WALK 6’6’11’12’18’9’ +/-80’ BUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY BUILD TO ZONE 12’6’ BLVD.THRU LANE DOWNTOWN COREEAST OF LAREDO DR80’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY 1 DOWNTOWN CORE - W 78TH ST(WEST OF LAREDO DR.)80’ R.O.W. The narrowest section of West 78th Street through downtown, this stretch of roadway will provide a single lane of traffic in each direction with on- street parking only on the north side of the road. Sidewalks and tree lined boulevards will be on both side of the street with a center median. The north side of the street will have an expanded walkway to allowed for a multi-use trail. DESIGN FEATURES • Sidewalks • Multi-use trail • Median for left turn lane stacking • Single thru lane in each direction • On street parking (west-bound) • Boulevard trees with structural soils KEY MAP 55 21 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT MEDIAN/THRU LANE MULTI-USE TRAILWALKWALK 13’-4”3’9’12’11’9’14’20’ +/-90’ BUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY BUILD TO ZONE 12’ THRU LANE THRU LANE BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING BLVD. DOWNTOWN COREBETWEEN LAREDO AND MARKET90’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY 2 DOWNTOWN CORE - W 78TH ST(BETWEEN LAREDO & MARKET)90’ R.O.W. A slightly wider right-of-way for West 78th Street with similar characteristics to the 80’ right-of-way section. This area section includes an expanded boulevard to the north which allows for more robust landscaping along the road. On street parking is provided on both sides of the road. DESIGN FEATURES • Sidewalk • Multi-use trail • Median for left turn lane stacking • Single thru lane in each direction • On street parking (both directions) • Boulevard trees with structural soils KEY MAP 56 22 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS 8’ WALK BLVD.THRU LANE THRU LANE MEDIAN/ TURN LANE THRU LANE BLVD.MULTI-USE TRAIL LANDSCAPE 13’12’12’20’-4”11’9’11’12’15’5’ +/-110’ RIGHT OF WAY BUILD TO ZONE 0’-15’ BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING DOWNTOWN COREKERBER BLVD TO MARKET BLVD110’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY 3 DOWNTOWN CORE - W 78TH ST(BETWEEN MARKET & KERBER)110’ R.O.W. As the widest right-of-way on West 78th Street, this section provides expanded boulevards on both sides of the road to allow for more robust landscaping. On the north side of the road, there is one thru lane along on-street parking. On the south side of the road, there will be two thru lanes with no on-street parking. DESIGN FEATURES • Sidewalk • Multi-use trail • Median for left turn lane stacking • Single thru lane (west bound) • On-street parking (west bound) • Two thru lanes (east bound) • Boulevard trees KEY MAP 57 23 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT 6’5’20’ WALK BLVD.THRU LANE THRU LANE MEDIAN/ TURN LANE THRU LANE BLVD.MULTI-USE TRAILTHRU LANE 9’12’12’20’ +/-100’ 12’12’7’7’ BUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY 5’-25’ LANDSCAPE AREA DOWNTOWN ENTRY100’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY A DOWNTOWN ENTRY - W 78TH ST(WEST OF KERBER BLVD.)100’ R.O.W. The section of West 78th on the west end of downtown where more traffic for destination retailers exist, as well as portions of Great Plains Boulevard and W. 78th on the east side of downtown. Similar sidewalk, boulevard, and median conditions exist as the Downtown Core Streets, but here there are two travel lanes in each direction with no on-street parking. DESIGN FEATURES • Sidewalk • Multi-use trail • Median for left turn lane stacking • Two thru lanes in each direction • Boulevard trees KEY MAP 58 24 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS THRU LANE THRU LANE BLVD.WALKBLVD.WALK 10’20’7’6’12’12’7’6’ +/-50’ BUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY BUILD TO ZONE 0’-30’0’-30’ 30’ CIVIC CAMPUSCHAN VIEW AND MARKET BLVD50’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY B CIVIC CAMPUS - MARKET BLVD. & CHAN VIEW50’ R.O.W. The narrowest roadways and right-of-way in downtown, this section of Market Boulevard and Chan View allow for travel lanes in each direction with a sidewalk on both sides, but no on-street parking. Narrow travel lanes provide opportunities for expanded sidewalks and corresponding boulevards to match these dimensions on other streets in the downtown. KEY MAP DESIGN FEATURES • Sidewalk on one side • Boulevard • Narrow travel lanes in each direction • No on-street parking 59 25 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT WALKPATIO LAWNTHRU LANE TURN LANE THRU LANE BLVD.BLVD.MULTI-USE TRAIL 10’8’5’10’11’12’11’10’8’5’ +/-80’ BUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY BUILD TO ZONE 0’-30’0’-30’ 30’ NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTORSKERBER BLVD80’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTOR80’ R.O.W. Portions of Kerber Boulevard, Laredo Drive, Great Plains Boulevard, and W 78th Street extend into the surrounding neighborhoods. Single travel lanes in each direction with center striped turn lanes exist to facilitate traffic movement. Pedestrians and bicyclists are accommodated with a sidewalk on one side of the street and a multi- use trail on the other. C KEY MAP DESIGN FEATURES • Two travel lanes, one in each direction with a center turn lane • Sidewalk • Multi-use trail • No on street parking • Boulevards 60 26 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN STREETS THRU LANE THRU LANE BLVD.WALKWALKBLVD. BUILD TO ZONEBUILD TO ZONE RIGHT OF WAY +/- 66’ 11’11’30’9’9’7’6’6’7’10’ 10’-30’10’-30’ BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING BUMP-OUT / ON STREET PARKING STORMWATER TREATMENT CONNECT STORE FRONTS AND BUILDING ENTRIES TO PUBLIC SIDEWALK TURF DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOODEXISTING AND NEW STREETS IN THE DOWNTOWN66’ +/- RIGHT OF WAY DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD - FUTURE STREETS66’ R.O.W. As redevelopment occurs in the downtown, opportunities exist to breakdown the larger super blocks of development that exist today (for example, the extension of Laredo Street south). New streets would create a smaller, more walkable scale with redevelopment. These streets would have a travel lane in each direction, on street parking on both sides, bump-outs at intersections, and boulevards. D KEY MAP DESIGN FEATURES • Travel lane in each direction • On street parking • Intersection bump outs • Sidewalk • Boulevard 61 28 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN WAYFINDING OVERVIEW Signage helps announce and celebrate the downtown district and wayfinding helps patrons and visitors navigate the downtown to key civic destinations like the Library, License Center and Post Office. The following represents the desired look and aesthetic for broader wayfinding throughout the downtown. Signage varies in scale from highway-oriented signage located along Highway 5, to gateway monuments, and wayfinding signs that could be located within the boulevard or post mounted throughout the downtown. The signage aesthetics is derived from the Civic Campus architecture and site design and provides continuity throughout the downtown district. SIGN FAMILY 62 29 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT CIVIC CAMPUS SIGNS OVERVIEW Signage helps announce and celebrate the downtown district and wayfinding helps patrons and visitors navigate the downtown to key civic destinations like the Library, License Center and Post Office. The following represents the desired look and aesthetic for broader wayfinding throughout the downtown. Signage varies in scale from highway-oriented signage located along Highway 5, to gateway monuments, and wayfinding signs that could be located within the boulevard or post mounted throughout the downtown. The signage aesthetics is derived from the Civic Campus architecture and site design and provides continuity throughout the downtown district. 63 30 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN WAYFINDING SIGN MATERIALITY The following represent ts the intended materiality for the wayfinding signs in downtown. 64 31 DESIGN GUIDELINESDRAFT POTENTIAL SIGN LOCATIONS 65 32 CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MN 66 Page 1 of 6 Date: March 6, 2024 To: City of Chanhassen Mayor and City Council Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager From: Eric Maass, AICP, EDFP, Planning Director Re: March 4, 2024 Downtown Design Guidelines and Wayfinding Open House Summary On Monday, March 4th staff from the city as well as the projects consultant, HKGi, held an open house for the downtown design guidelines and wayfinding projects to gather additional information from the community to help inform the draft guidelines. Provided below is a summary of what was presented and the feedback received. The first three boards provided to the public were designed to help provide a basis of information including the project intent which is to create specific design standards and guidelines for the downtown area. They also provided an update on the updates to the downtown zoning ordinance to date including the creation of two character areas (downtown west, and central mixed use) as well as the establishment of “build to zones” as well as updates to allowable building heights and lot sizes. The third board was a summary board showing the precedent images which received the most positive feedback at the first open house on August 15th. 67 Page 2 of 6 The next two boards provided to attendees described the basis for the future design standards which will include aspects like upper floor step backs, building façade design, spacing of building entrances, materiality, and roof design. Standards in the ordinance will use words like “shall”, “required”, and “must”. Community Feedback: Attendees expressed a strong desire for upper story step backs to enhance the pedestrian experience walking adjacent to the buildings and to alleviate the height of some buildings as overall height remained a concern for some. In addition standards should require a good amount of windows along the first floor to showcase commercial spaces and activity in the downtown. Lastly, it was important that exterior building materials and design be high quality and create a cohesive look through the use of earth toned materials that are contemporary and traditional in nature. 68 Page 3 of 6 The following boards focused on guidelines for how the spaces around buildings (site design) should be created. These guidelines will use words like “should”, “encourage”, and “prefer”. They describe spaces related to parking, landscaping, stormwater, delivery areas, site furnishings like benches, lighting, and ground level utilities. Community Feedback: Attendees shared that landscaping throughout the downtown as very important to them and that it should be a priority to fill in gaps in the downtown sidewalk network. Additionally, sidewalks should strive to have street trees adjacent to them to provide for shade of the sidewalk as well as aesthetics. Adequate parking was also highlighted as important but that as much as possible it should be structured or behind buildings so it’s not the focal point of the downtown. 69 Page 4 of 6 The next two boards covered “guidelines” for the buildings themselves. This is shifting from specific measurable items (standards) covered above and provided information on the potential look and overall aesthetic (guidelines) of the area covering topics like awnings and canopies, building entrances, signs, building character, materials, and sustainability. Community Feedback: Similar to the building standards, the community indicated a strong desire for high quality architecture and the need for an overall cohesive design for the downtown. Signs should be treated with intention and not an after thought simply attached to the building. Where possible integrate into the architecture and appear intentional. Entrances should be well defined and include canopy to provide articulation and clarity on where storefronts are located. When appropriate outdoor seating both for leisure and dining should be encouraged to promote a lively downtown area. 70 Page 5 of 6 Next attendees were provided possible designs for streets within the downtown based on available right of way. Currently the downtown area has a mixture of 80’ and 100’ right of ways. Community feedback: The city should prioritize filling gaps in the sidewalk network through the downtown and making the area more walkable so that visitors to the downtown aren’t forced to drive very short distances from parking lot to parking lot if they don’t otherwise need to. The integration of bike lanes received mixed feedback with some attendees seeing value and others concerned about what the inclusion of bike lanes could mean for the number of vehicle lanes and area for planting. Attendees had a general interest in on street parking to provide added parking in the downtown area and create the look of a typical downtown area. Roads should be designed with equal consideration for vehicles, pedestrians, landscaping, and potentially bikers. 71 Page 6 of 6 The final board provided at the open house covered the wayfinding and signage aspects of the overall project. The intent of this project is to help mark and define the downtown area and provide for improved wayfinding for drivers and pedestrians. Signs are intended to be cohesive in design, scaled appropriately based on location and intended audience. Community feedback: Generally speaking attendees found the proposed signs to be well designed and that the possible locations generally made sense as the gateways into the downtown area. Some attendees did question the necessity of the signage; however, the overall sense was that especially the pedestrian scale signage would be a welcomed addition to the downtown area to help orient residents and visitors to where they can find important local destinations like the civic campus, library, post office, as well as shopping and dining opportunities without naming specific businesses. 72 From: TJ Hart Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 4:37 PM To: Maass, Eric <emaass@chanhassenmn.gov> Subject: Downtown Design Draft Hi Eric, I'm not sure if the Chanhassen downtown guidelines draft is open to resident feedback (or if that time has passed) but I'd love to share some thoughts as a longtime resident. I'm super excited that there is an emphasis on creating a downtown core that is focused on pedestrians and the human-scale. I'd love to see that vision expanded further throughout downtown Chanhassen and maybe even beyond. Similarly, the building street frontage requirements and prohibition of off-street parking between street and building are great and would be nice to see required in other areas of downtown Chan. I wonder though if existing minimum parking mandates would make these types of developments in downtown Chanhassen more difficult as developers and businesses struggle to rectify their development goals and the city's vision of downtown Chanhassen with the inflexibility and inefficiency of the minimum parking rules. Has the city considered doing away with parking minimums, at least in the downtown area? I'm also very pleased that the guidelines and standards include street redesigns meant to slow vehicle traffic and encourage pedestrian use. The on- street parking, breaking up of "superblocks", and curb bump-outs are great to make pedestrians feel safe. I think really strong human-centered downtown areas are ones in which pedestrians control the space, not vehicles. To achieve this I think the city could take the guidelines a step further by narrowing streets even more and making use of the gained space for landscaping, pedestrian/bike use, etc. Though it seems counterintuitive that reducing space for vehicles actually makes a street safer, it serves to slow drivers down and lets them know that vehicles do not control the space. Tree canopy on medians and on sidewalks that dominates space above cars also goes a long way to slowing traffic. 73 Also, would the bike lane/path on the north side of West 78th be marked as such to distinguish it between the pedestrian sidewalk? Many cities will use paint markings as well as different color concrete to distinguish a bike lane and maintain a degree of separation to keep cyclists and pedestrians safe as they share space. A quick summary of my thoughts: 1) Focus on pedestrians and human-scale in the downtown core is a great thing to see for the future of Chanhassen. Would be awesome to see this vision expanded beyond just the relatively small downtown core. 2) Building street frontage requirements and keeping off-street parking behind buildings is really awesome. 3) Could these requirements be made more organic and efficient by eliminating minimum off-street parking mandates? 3) Planned guidelines for the redesign of streets in several areas of downtown goes a long way for creating a pedestrian-centered downtown feel, especially with on-street parallel parking, curb bump-outs, breaking up "superblocks", medians, speed limits, timed pedestrian crossings, etc. 4) This redesign could go further by narrowing driving lanes even more, introducing stop signs with crosswalks, and making sure medians and landscaping along streets have healthy tree and plant growth. All of these things signal to drivers that they do not "own" or "control" the space. Thanks for all of the work you do and for receiving this feedback. I hope this can be shared with the planning commission and beyond. Please let me know if you have other questions or if there is anybody I should forward this on to. Very excited to see how downtown Chanhassen changes and moves forward over the next few years/decades! Thanks a ton! TJ Hart 74 Planning Commission Item June 4, 2024 Item Ordinance XXX: Amending Lot Requirements and Setbacks in the R-8 and R- 12 Zoning Districts File No.Item No: B.2 Agenda Section PUBLIC HEARINGS Prepared By Eric Maass, Community Development Director Applicant Present Zoning Land Use Acerage Density Applicable Regulations SUGGESTED ACTION Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt the ordinance amending lot requirements and setbacks in the R-8 and R-12 zoning districts. SUMMARY The Planning Commission first reviewed possible revisions to the dimensional standards within the R-8 and R-12 zoning districts at their meeting on May 7. Staff brought the proposed updates to the attention of the Planning Commission due to staff's concern that the existing dimensional standards did not fit the types of homes proposed to be developed within these respective zoning districts and as a result a project would be required to seek multiple variances or go through a Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning process. 75 BACKGROUND The current minimum lot frontage required within the R-8 and R-12 districts is 150 feet. However, the types of homes the districts state are intended to be constructed within those areas are attached townhomes or apartment buildings, it is not conceivable that an attached townhome lot would have a width of 150 feet or be able to meet the current minimum setbacks. The same is true for the current lot area standard which for the R-8 district requires 7,500 square feet per dwelling unit and the R-12 district requires 3,600 square feet per dwelling unit. Those lot areas and corresponding lot widths and minimum setbacks are not realistic when contemplating the construction of attached townhomes in addition to apartment buildings. DISCUSSION R-8 District Revisions Staff proposes reducing the required minimum lot area for the R-8 district from 7,500 square feet for two family dwellings and 5,500 square feet for townhouse or multifamily dwellings to a minimum lot area for the district of 1,800 square feet. This lot area is more appropriate for the type of housing suggested to be built within a property zoned as R-8. The 1,800 square feet also correlates with the proposed revisions to a minimum lot depth of 60 feet and minimum lot width of 30 feet. The proposed revisions to lot area, width, depth, and setbacks are all based on staff review of similar projects at applicable densities within the community that resulted in Planned Unit Development (PUD) designations. The proposed revision to R-8 also includes revisions to the allowable maximum lot cover. The R-8 district is considered a "medium density" residential district. The other zoning district within the "medium density" range is the RLM or Residential Low and Medium Density District. That district currently allows for single-family dwellings to have a maximum lot cover of 35 percent, for two-family dwellings to have a lot cover of 40 percent, and for townhouse or multifamily dwellings to have a maximum lot cover of 50 percent. Staff has drafted the attached ordinance to match the R-8 lot cover maximums to those of the RLM district. All development is required to account for, manage, and mitigate the stormwater generated by its impervious surfaces according to City of Chanhassen ordinances, as well as applicable watershed district rules and regulations. R-12 District Revisions Staff proposes reducing the required minimum lot area for the R-12 district from 3,600 square feet per dwelling unit for townhouses or multifamily dwellings to a minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet. This lot area is more appropriate for the type of housing suggested to be built within a property zoned as R- 12. The 1,500 square feet also correlates with the proposed revisions to a minimum lot depth of 60 feet and a minimum lot width of 25 feet. The proposed revisions to lot area, width, depth, and setbacks are all based on staff review of similar projects at applicable densities within the community that resulted in Planned Unit Development (PUD) designations. The proposed revision to R-12 also includes revisions to the allowable maximum lot cover and increasing that maximum lot cover from 35 percent of the lot area to 50 percent of the lot area. The R- 12 district is considered a "high density" residential district. The other zoning district within the "high 76 density" range is the R-16 district. The R-16 district currently allows for a maximum lot coverage of 50 percent. All development is required to account for, manage, and mitigate the stormwater generated by its impervious surfaces according to City of Chanhassen ordinances as well as applicable watershed district rules and regulations. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending the R-8 and R-12 residential zoning districts as presented. ATTACHMENTS Ordinance XXX - Amending R8 and R12 Zoning District Lot Requirements and Setbacks Chanhassen Zoning Map Chanhassen Future Land Use Map (2040 Comp Plan) 77 CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. XXX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 CHANHASSEN CITY CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 20-655 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended as follows: Sec 20-655 Lot Requirements And Setbacks The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an “R-8” District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter. (a) The minimum lot area is 1,800 square feet. (2) For a townhouse or multifamily dwelling, 5,500 square feet per dwelling unit. (b) The minimum lot frontage is 30 feet. If located on a cul-de-sac, the lot frontage shall be measured at the front building setback line.T (b) The minimum lot depth is 60 feet (c) The maximum lot coverage is 35 percent for single-family dwelling, 40 percent for a two-family dwelling, or 50 percent for an attached townhouse or multifamily dwelling. (d) The minimum principal structure setbacks are as follows: (1) For front yards, 20 feet, measured from the edge of public or private right of way. (2) For rear yards, 10 feet. (3) For side yards, 0 feet or 20 feet on the side yard abutting a public or private righth of way, or from the peripheray of the development. (e) The maximum height is as follows: (1) For the principal structure, three stories/35 feet. (2) For accessory structures, one story/15 feet. Section 2. Section 20-675 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended as follows: Sec 20-675 Lot Requirements And Setbacks The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an “R-12” District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter. (a) The minimum lot area is 1,500 square feet. (1) 78 (b) The minimum lot frontage is 25 feet. If located on a cul-de-sac, the lot frontage shall be measured at the front building setback line. (c) The minimum lot depth is 60 feet (d) The maximum lot coverage is 50 percent. (e) The minimum principal structure setbacks are as follows: (1) For front yards, 20 feet, measured from edge of public or private right of way. (2) For rear yards, 10 feet (3) For side yards, 0 feet or 20 feet on the side yard abutting a public or private righth of way, or from the peripheray of the development. (f) The maximum height is as follows: (1) For the principal structure, three stories/35 feet. (2) For accessory structures, one story/15 feet. Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___day of _____, 2024, by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota ______________________________________________________________ Jenny Potter, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor (Published in the _________________________ on ______________________________) 79 Lake Virginia Christmas Lake Lotus Lake Brendan Pond Lake Harrison Kerber Pond Lake Susan Rice Marsh Lake Lake Riley Rice Lake Lake St. Joe Lake Minnewashta Lake Ann Lake Lucy ST18 ST14 ST15 ST17 ST61 Minnewashta Regional Park North Lotus Lake Park Meadow Green Park Lake Ann Park Chanhassen Pond Park Chanhassen Nature Preserve Chanhassen Recreation Center Lake Susan Park Rice Marsh Lake Preserve Power Hill Park Bandimere Community Park Bluff Creek Golf Course Hesse Farm Park Preserve Lake Susan Preserve Raguet Wildlife Management Are MN Valley National Wildlife Re MN Landscape Arboretum Seminary Fen Scientific & Nat* Bluff Creek Preserve Independent School District 11 Independent School District 112 Independent School District 276 Riley Ridge Park Fox Woods Preserve Lake Ann Park Preserve SA5SA5 SA7 SA101 SA5 SA41 )212PowersBlvd AudubonRdLymanBl vdChanhassen RdArboretum Blvd Pio n e e r T r lGalpinBlvdHazeltineBlvdMarketBl vdPowersBlvdGreatPlains BlvdArboretum Blvd Flying C l o u d D r ST101 ST101 GH117 Document Path: K:\Wall Maps\Zoning_Map\Zoning_Map.aprxDate Created: 2/10/2023 Created By: City of Chanhassen - Engineering Department µ0 3,000 Feet 0 0.5 Mile Zoning Map City of Chanhassen Zoning Districts A2 - Agricultural Estate District BC-1 Bluff Creek Primary Corridor BF - Fringe Business District BG - General Business District BH - Highway and Business Services District BN - Neighborhood Business District CBD - Central Business District HC - Hwy 5 Overlay District 2 IOP - Industrial Office Park District NE - Natural Environment Lake OI - Office Institutional District PUD - Planned Unit Devel. District PUDR - Planned Unit Devel./ Residential District PUDRC - Planned Unit Devel. District/Regional Commercial R-8 - Mixed Medium Density District R12 - High Density Residential District R-16 - High Density Residential District R4 - Mixed Low Density Residential District RD - Recreational Lake RLM - Residential Low and Medium Density District RR - Rural Residential District RSF - Single Family Residential District 80 kj Lake Virginia Christmas Lake Lotus Lake Brendan Pond Lake Harrison Kerber Pond Lake Susan Rice Marsh Lake Lake Riley Rice Lake Lake St. Joe Lake Minnewashta Lake Ann Lake Lucy ST15 ST18 ST14 ST17 ST61 SA5SA5 SA7 SA101 SA5 SA41 )212 Great Pla i nsBlvdPowersBlvdAudubonRdLyman Blvd Chanhassen RdArboretum Blvd Pio n e e r T r lGalpinBlvdHazeltineBlvdMarketBl vdPowersBlvdF ly in g C l o u d D rArboretum Blvd ST101 ST101 GH117 Document Path: K:\Wall Maps\LandUse2040_PLN\LandUse2040_PLN.aprxDate Created: 7/13/2022 Created By: City of Chanhassen - Engineering Department µ0 3,000 Feet 0 0.5 Mile 2040 Land Use Plan City of Chanhassen 2040 Land Use kj Potential Support Commercial Bluff Creek Corridor Commercial Office Office Industrial Mixed Residential Large Lot (2.5 Acre Minimum 1/10 u/ Acre) Residential Low Density (Net Density 1.2 - 4 u/ Acre) Residential Medium Density (Net Density 4 - 8 u / Acre) Residential High Density (Net Density 8 - 16 u/ Acre) Agriculture Parks - Open Space Public Semi-Public 81 Planning Commission Item June 4, 2024 Item Approve Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 7, 2024 File No.Item No: D.1 Agenda Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Prepared By Amy Weidman, Senior Admin Support Specialist Applicant Present Zoning Land Use Acerage Density Applicable Regulations SUGGESTED ACTION "The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves its May 7, 2024 meeting minutes" SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION 82 ATTACHMENTS Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 7, 2024 83 CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 7, 2024 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Noyes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Eric Noyes, Ryan Soller, Edward Goff, Steve Jobe, Katie Trevena, Jeremy Rosengren. MEMBERS ABSENT: Perry Schwartz. STAFF PRESENT: Rachel Arsenault, Associate Planner; Eric Maass, Community Development Director. PUBLIC PRESENT: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 16, 2024 Commissioner Goff moved, Commissioner Jobe seconded to approve the Chanhassen Planning Commission summary minutes dated April 16, 2024 as presented. All voted in favor, and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: 1. REVIEW R-8 AND R-12 ZONING DISTRICT LOT STANDARDS Eric Maass, Community Development Director, presented background information on the R-8 Zoning District and the R-12 Zoning District. He reviewed the current standards for each zoning district for the minimum lot area, minimum lot frontage, and minimum lot depth. He provided example projects to demonstrate the planned unit development and the current base R-8 zoning. He explained the draft revised standards for the R-8 Zoning District and the R-12 Zoning District. Chairman Noyes asked if there were two R-8 areas and how developed they currently were or if there was an expected redevelopment. Mr. Maass answered that there were two R-8 areas and that he did not expect any redevelopment, 84 Planning Commission Minutes – May 7, 2024 2 but there could be areas eligible for the R-8 district in the comprehensive plan that are not currently zoned in this way. Chairman Noyes asked if the examples provided meet the draft revised standards for the R-8 Zoning District. Mr. Maass answered that the example projects would be short on the lot depth but explained that the lot depth is impacted by how deep and long the buildings are. Chairman Noyes stated that it would be helpful for the examples to meet the draft revised standards. He asked if there would be a tax difference between zoning of planned unit development, R-8 zoning district, or R-12 zoning district. Mr. Maass responded that there would still be the same number of units, but it reserves planned unit development as a specific tool to utilize when appropriate, rather than to do away with the minimum lot areas. Chairman Noyes suggested if there was real planned unit development data to show how they could exist as R-8 zoning district or R-12 zoning district. Mr. Maass stated that the intention was to not rezone existing planned unit developments but limit more in the future. Commissioner Jobe asked for clarification about the square footage for the R-12 zoning area. Mr. Maass answered that the square footage is the lot area rather than the home being built. Currently the minimum lot width is 150 feet which would then require that for an attached townhome that the townhome be 150 feet wide. This is not realistic and should be amended. Commissioner Soller asked if the intention is to zone more land as an R-8 in the near future to conform with the comprehensive plan and what the immediate action would be from these two changes. Mr. Maass answered that they are not looking to rezone additional property to R-8 or R-12. The immediate action would be to amend the ordinance so that properties which are currently guided and eligible for R-8 zoning could be developed without the need for variances or to be rezoned into a Planned Unit Development. Commissioner Soller asked if the rezoning happens when there is an attached proposal along with it. Mr. Maass confirmed this information and provided an example of the lot south of Trouvaille Memory Care Suites. Commissioner Soller asked if the rezoning requests come before the Planning Commission. 85 Planning Commission Minutes – May 7, 2024 3 Mr. Maass confirmed this information and that they require a public hearing at the Planning Commission. Commissioner Soller asked if there have been instances of rezoning land in the city over the last two years. Mr. Maass explained that if the Planning Commission has approved a planned unit development, there has been a rezoning. Commissioner Rosengren asked if the West Park Project had been R-8 zoning district and the lot depth was not a minimum of 50 feet, if there would have been a need to change the design or a variance. Mr. Maass stated that if they had not come through a planned unit development, they would have needed to seek a variance and explain what is unique about the property that does not allow them to meet the standard. Commissioner Rosengren asked if the proposed changes to the R-8 and the R-12 zones did not match the provided examples and would there be continued difficulties. He encouraged creating a change that would be easier for projects to fit. Commissioner Soller questioned if the burden to rezone a land is different if the end point is an R-8 zoning district or a planned unit development. He asked if it would lower the scrutiny of these project approvals. Mr. Maass answered that it would not be difficult but would rather be more straightforward. A planned unit development would still be available if someone had a unique property development and the city saw the benefit. Commissioner Soller asked if there was a conflict with the comprehensive plan, it would be a barrier. The comprehensive plan would have to change before the zoning could change. Mr. Maass commented that they are not looking to change the density for the R-8 or R-12 zoning districts. Chairman Noyes asked if other zoning definitions needed to be considered further. Mr. Maass answered that there were likely additional parts of the city code requiring review but at this time staff is only suggesting revisions to the R-8 and R-12 zoning districts. Commissioner Trevena commented that it would be helpful in future presentations to utilize a map to graphically show what areas are zoned or guided for eligibility for R-8 or R-12 zoning. Commissioner Soller asked if this would be discussed further in June. He asked if the main high points of the conversation had been addressed. 86 Planning Commission Minutes – May 7, 2024 4 Mr. Maass stated that it would be a scheduled public hearing for the June 4 meeting if the Planning Commission wanted to move forward. He answered that the request for diagram examples of the development proposals was helpful, and they can prepare this for the next meeting. CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION: None. OPEN DISCUSSION: Mr. Maass stated that the Planning Commission could cancel the regular meeting for May 21 and instead hold a work session to discuss items in the 2024 Planning Department Work Plan. Chairman Noyes stated that it would be helpful to meet and hold these discussions and requested to leave the agenda up to the staff. Commissioner Soller requested a draft agenda a week ahead of time so they can review it and be prepared. Mr. Maass stated that the city staff will provide the adequate information needed before the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Rosengren moved, Commissioner Soller seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m. Submitted by Eric Maass Community Development Director 87