Application
Planning Case No. ()q- I~
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard- P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 - (952) 227-1100
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
OCT 1 6 2009
CHANHASSEN PLANNiNG DEPT
PLEASE PRINT
Applicant Name and Address:
Walker Parking Consultants
1660 South Hwy 100, Suite 350
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Contact: Scot t Froemminq, P. E .
Phone: 952 - 595- 9116 Fax:952 - 595- 9518
Email: Scott.froemming@walkerparking.com
Owner Name and Address:
SouthWest Transit
13500 Technology Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Contact: Len Simich
Phone:952-949-2287 Fax: 9520974-7997
Email: Lsimich@swtransit. or~
NOTE: Consultation with City staff is reauired prior to submittal, including review of development
plans
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Temporary Sales Permit
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Vacation of Right-of-Way/Easements (VAC)
Interim Use Permit (IUP)
X Variance (VAR)
Non-conforming Use Permit
Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP)
Planned Unit Development*
Zoning Appeal
Rezoning
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
X Sign Plan Review
Notification Sign - $200
(City to install and remove)
x
Site Plan Review (SPR)*
Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
- $50 CUP/SPRlVACNARlWAP/Metes & Bounds
- $450 Minor SUB
TOTAL FEE $
x
X 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 CODY 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.
PROJECT NAME: Chanhassen Station SouthWest Transit
LOCATION: 500 Market Street, Chanhassen, MN 55317
LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND PID: See Site Plan Review
TOTAL ACREAGE: 1.45 acres
WETLANDS PRESENT:
YES
x
NO
PRESENT ZONING: CBD Central Business District
REQUESTED ZONING: CBD Central Business District
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION: Commercial
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION: Commercial
REASON FOR REQUEST: Construction of new Park and Ride facility and associated
access roadway.
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.
I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant
Date
Signature of Fee Owner
Date
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PROJECT NAME:
LOCATION:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND PID:
TOTAL ACREAGE:
WETLANDS PRESENT:
YES
NO
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.
I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
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PROJECT NARRATIVE
SOUTHWEST TRANSIT - CHANHASSEN STATION PARK AND RIDE
WALKER
PARKING CONSULTANTS
SITE PLAN REVIEW - 500 MARKET STREET
OCTOBER 16, 2009
In 2006, SouthWest Transit secured $7 million in federal funds to be used for the
construction of a new Park and Ride facility in downtown Chanhassen. The new multi-
level ramp at the time was conceived to accommodate up to 520 vehicles.
For this project to come to fruition, the City of Chanhassen in concert with the land
Owner and Southwest Transit, have come to agreement on land transfers to
accommodate the new structure and associated access roadway. Certain elements of the
project program have been modified as a result of negotiation between the project
stakeholders.
The project includes the construction of a 420 stall Park and Ride Transit facility, the
construction of a public roadway to access the site, as well as related building demolition
and utility relocation. Construction will commence in two phases. First phase will include
building demolition and utility relocations. Second phase will include roadway
construction, Park and Ride facility, and bus transit platform and turn around area.
The project borrows from the palette of the existing SouthWest transit stations on 101,
Highway 212, and from the public buildings surrounding the site. A similar brick blend
will be used to face precast wall panels and dark metal accents will provide consistent
design elements to the transit stations. Buff colored precast spandrel panels, sills and
banding, as well as a buff colored brick accent wall at the east stair/lobby relate to the
nearby library and city hall facilities. Pedestrian areas will have brick pavers and
landscaping similar to the surrounding public facilities. Vertical circulation elements will
be accentuated with aluminum curtain wall and architectural lighting.
The addition of the Park and Ride facility within the downtown area of Chanhassen
provides for future tax base enhancing development, and provides a locally accessible
public transportation hub. To accommodate these improvements, a parking stall size
variance is being requested. The proposed stall size is 8'-6/1 X 18'-0/1 slightly smaller than
9'-0 X18'-0 Chanhassen City Code. This request is put forth as a result of limitation of site
areas transferred, limited location of site areas transferred, and City staff building height
limitation preference.
The project as defined within the Site Plan Review document is a well thought-out design
compromise of all of the identified interested parties. The design team and SouthWest
Transit feel the design criteria of the Park and Ride facility and associated access
roadway meets the requirements for a modern, high service level transit station.
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