Application
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard - P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 - (952) 227-1100
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
rAAR 2 0 2009
CHANHASSEN PlAWilNG DEPT
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NOTE: Consultation with City staff is reauired prior to submittal, including review of development
plans
Temporary Sales Permit
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
~ Conditional Use Permit (CUP) L If () <;, 'ZJ 1\
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Vacation of Right-of-Way/Easements (VAC)
1 Variance (VAR)~
Interim Use Permit (IUP)
Non-conforming Use Permit
Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP)
Planned Unit Development*
Zoning Appeal
Rezoning
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
X Notification Sign - $200
(City to install and remove)
Sign Plan Review
Site Plan Review (SPR)*
X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
- $50 CUP/SPRlVACNARlWAP/Metes & Bounds
- $450 Minor SUB
TOTAL FEE $~ B..5 . 0Z'1l 'Pd t.\::~\;}. '? '24 to
Subdivision*
An additional fee of $3.00 per address within the public hearing notification area will be invoiced to the applicant
prior to the public hearing.
*Sixteen (16) full-size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8%" X 11"
reduced copy for each plan sheet along with a diaital COpy in TIFF-Group 4 (*.tif) format.
**Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for
each application.
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WETLANDS PRESENT:
PRESENT ZONING:
REQUESTED ZONING:
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION:
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION:
REASON FOR REQUEST:
FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW: Include number of existing employees:
and new employees:
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the
Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership
(either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person
to make this application and the fee owner has also signed this application.
Date
Signature of Fee Owner
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City of Chanhassen:
My name is Mike Schlangen. I have lived in Chanhassen since 1987, and I own Arboretum Tire & Auto.
Arboretum Tire & Auto has been located in its current location since 2002, and we have been doing
business in the local area since 1986. We are an automotive repair center and do major and minor auto
repair and maintenance. We are not associated with any franchise, chain store or major corporation.
As such, it is necessary to be visible to customers from highway 41 because we have no major brand
recognition. A clean, aesthetically pleasing sign would allow us to inform potential customers about our
services.
Our plan is to replace the current monument sign with an LED message center on the property at 8175
Hazeltine Blvd. The LED message center will allow us to run services, specials and informative messages
to promote our business. It will easily be seen from highway 41 and will be slightly smaller than the
current sign in the same location.
This property has poor visibility from both the southbound and northbound lanes on highway 41.
Drivers headed south on 41 come over a hill and may not notice the sign or building until they are
almost past it. Drivers headed north may not notice our sign because of the other two signs on the
corner of the convenience store.
This new signage as planned includes a flat panel display. A flat panel display would have a cleaner look
and would be easier to maintain than a raised-letter display that would collect dirt and grime. Although
in most situations raised-letter signage is adequate, due to the limited viewing time of the drivers, it is
important for them to notice the LED sign before the name of the store. Because our name is not
synonymous with national auto repair, it is essential for potential customers to notice the services we
provide. Raised letter would distract from our ability to promote our messages. I would prefer not
having any signage in addition to an LED sign, but that is not allowed in the City of Chanhassen. I
understand the requirements of this additional signage, but I would hope that it is not mandatory for
this extra signage to detract from the message of my sign.
I have been willing to make many changes to accommodate the zoning requirements of the City of
Chanhassen because it is an excellent place to do business. I am simply asking for a minor
accommodation on the part of the City.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mike Schlangen
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