4. City Code Updates - Commercial District UsesMEMORANDUM
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TO: Planning Commission
CITY OF
FROM: Angie Kairies, Planner I
CHNHASSEN
DATE: May 18, 2010 o'er
7700 Market Boulevard
SUBJ: City Code Amendment Issue Paper
PO Box 147
Chapter 20, Zoning, Commercial District Uses
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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BACKGROUND
Administration
On April 6, 2010 staff presented an issue paper to the Planning Commission pertaining to
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permitted uses within Commercial Zoning Districts: Central Business District (CBD),
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Neighborhood Business (BN), Highway and Business Services (BH), and Fringe Business (BF).
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In 2008, staff began reviewing the uses in each commercial district. In 2009, the Community
Building Inspections
Commercial (CC) District was adopted to permit "Big Box" users.
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,
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The Planning Commission has review responsibility for Chapter 20. A public hearing is required
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to make changes in this chapter.
Engineering
should be added or deleted from a specific district. Staff has supplied some recommendations
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DISCUSSION
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ATTACHMENTS
Planning &
The intent of the commercial districts is to complement one another and to maintain the
Finance
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downtown (CBD district) as the commercial focal point of the City. The BH district is located
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along Highway 5 and is oriented toward automotive uses, and the CC district is located south of
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Highway 5 and west of Powers Boulevard. Additionally, a lifestyle center or mall would
Park & Recreation
potentially be located south of Lyman Boulevard west of Powers Boulevard.
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Staff is requesting input and guidance with regard to the uses permitted in each district.
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Specifically, based on the intent of each district are the uses appropriate and are there uses that
Recreation Center
should be added or deleted from a specific district. Staff has supplied some recommendations
2310 Coulter Boulevard
which are shown in strike- thru/bold format as part of the attached districts.
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ATTACHMENTS
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Additionally, there are two directions to permit uses within the district regulations:
Planning &
1. List a broad use, as specified in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual, i.e.
Natural Resources
"Specialty Retail" or "Financial Institution ", which allows for flexibility.
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2. List individual uses under that classification, i.e. shoe store, stationary store, etc.
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DIRECTION
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Planning staff is looking to the Planning Commission for feedback with regard to the above City
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Code issue regarding permitted uses within the Commercial Zoning Districts. Based on that
feedback, public hearings for code amendments and recommendations will be scheduled.
Senior Center
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ATTACHMENTS
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1. Central Business District (CBD) Intent and Uses.
Web Site
2. Neighborhood Business (BN) District Intent and Uses.
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
3. Highway and Business Services (BH) Intent and Uses.
4. Fringe Business (BF) Intent and Uses.
5. Community Commercial (CC) Intent and Uses.
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Central Business District (CBD)
The intent of the "CBD" District is to provide for downtown business development supporting a strong
central business district while enhancing the overall character of the community in conformance with
downtown redevelopment plan, goals and objectives.
Permitted Use
• Antennas
• Bars and Taverns
• Bowling Center
• Community Center
• Convenience Store w/o Gas Pumps
• Convention and Conference Facility
• Cultural Facility
• Day Care Center as Part of a Shopping
Center
• Department Store
• * *Entertainment **
• Financial Institutions /Banks
• Hardware Goods
• Health and Recreation club
• Health Services
• Home Furnishings
• Hotel
• Liquor Store
• Multi Family Dwelling
• Offices
• Personal Services
• Photocopy and photography Services
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• Publishing and Printing ( "Newspap eF
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• Restaurant, Fast Food
• Restaurant, Standard
• Schools
• Shopping Center
• * * SpeEialty Retail Sales **
• Supermarket
• Utility Service
Add
• Arcades
• Arts and Craft Supply Store
• Bakery
• Book Store
• Camera and Photographic Supply Store
• Dance Studio
• Drug Store
• Florist
• Gift and Novelty Store
• Hobby, Toy and Game Store
• Jewelry Store
• Meat market
• Off - Premise Parking?
• Recreational Facility
• Sewing and Fabric Store
• Stationary Store
• Theaters
• Tobacco Store
• Used Merchandise Store
Accessory Use
• Parking Lot (Structure)
• Parking Ramps (Structure)
• Signs
• Temporary Outdoor Sale
Conditional Use
• Convenience Store w /Gas Pumps
Delete
• Restau Rt i Coo+ Feed (PFeestaAdiRg)
Delete
Clubs and Ledges/Golf Club
NOTE: ** Signifies the broad description
Interim Use
• Churches
• Farmers Market
CBD District
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Neighborhood Business District (BN)
The intent of the "BN" District is to provide for limited low intensity neighborhood retail and service
establishments to meet daily needs of residents.
Permitted Use
Accessory Use
• Antennas
• Community Center
• Convenience Store w/o Gas Pumps
• Day Care Center
• * *Health Services **
• * *Personal Services **
• * *Offices **
• Private Clubs and Lodges
• Small ^pplian ^^ Repair Services
• Shopping Center
• * *Speeiaity Retail Sales **
• Sporting Goods Sale /Rental
• * *Veterinary Clinic **
• Utility Services
Add
• Bakery
• Book Store
• * *Financial Institution **
• Meat Market
• Restaurant, Fast Food
• Restaurant, Standard
• Stationary Store
NOTE: ** Signifies the broad description
• Parking Lot (Structure)
• Signs
• Temporary Outdoor Sale
Conditional Use
• Bed & Breakfast
• Convenience Store w/ Gas Pumps
• Motor Fuel Station
Delete
• Driv, in Rankc
• RestawFaRt, Fast Pond
• Restaerant, Stapdard
Interim Use
• Churches
BN District
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Highway and Business Services District (BH)
The intent of the "BH" District is to provide for highway oriented commercial development restricted to
a low building profile.
Permitted Uses
Accessory Uses
• Antennas
• Apparel Sales
• Car Wash
• Community Center
• Convenience Center w/o Gas Pump
• Day Care
• * *Financial Institution **
• * *Personal Services **
• Funeral Home
• * *Health Services **
• "Hotel/Motel"
• Liquor Store
• Miniature Golf
• * *Offices **
• Private Clubs and Lodges
• Restaurant, Fast Food
• Restaurant, Standard
• Shopping Center
• * * Speeialt-y Retail Sales **
• Utility Services
Delete
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Add
• Book Store
• Drug Store
• Off Premise Parking?
• Schools?
• Sewing and Fabric Store?
• Stationary Store
• Veterinary Clinic
NOTE: ** Signifies the broad description
• Parking Lot (Structure)
• Temporary Outdoor Sale
• Signs
Add
• Parking Ramps (Structure)
Conditional Uses
• Auto Rental Facilities
• * *Auto Services **
• Automotive Repair /Body shop
• * *Towers **
• Convenience Store with Gas Pumps
• Garden Center
• Motor Fuel Station
• Outdoor Storage
• Small Vehicle Sales
• Supermarket?
Delete
•
Bedyshop
Interim Uses
• Churches
• Farmers Market
BH District
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Fringe Business District (BF)
The intent of the "BF" District is to accommodate limited commercial uses temporary in nature without
urban services, while maintaining the integrity, minimizing impact, and protecting the natural
environment. When urban services are available, land use may change to a higher and improved use of
the property.
Permitted Use
Conditional Use
•
Agriculture
•
* *Automotive Dealers **
•
Antennas
•
Auto Rental Facilities
•
P-hl+e * *Parks and Open Space **
•
* *Warehousing **
•
Pubes Recreational Facility
•
Commercial Kennels & Stables
•
Single Family Dwelling
•
Miniature Golf
•
Wholesale Nursery w/o Retail
•
Motor Fuel Station
•
* *Towers **
Delete
•
Utility Services
•
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Wholesale Nursery
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Accessory
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• Parking Lot (Structure)
• Signs
• Temporary Outdoor Sale
Add
• Heavy Equipment Rental
Interim Use
• Churches
• Screened Outdoor Storage
NOTE: ** Signifies the broad description
BF District
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Community Commercial District (CC)
The intent of the "CC" District is to provide for moderate to large sized commercial development. These
large -scale commercial and office users need high visibility along arterial roads. While smaller scale
ancillary commercial uses may be permitted integral to the principal use, the primary use of a building
shall be medium to large type users with a minimum tenant space of 15,000 square feet. The intent of
the district is to accommodate larder uses. The creation of multi- tenant, small user, strip centers is
prohibited.
Permitted Use
• Arts and Crafts Supply Store
• Automotive Parts and Accessories
• Book Store
• Building Supply Center
• Consumer Electronics and Appliance
Store
• Drugstore
• Furniture and Home Furnishings
• Garden Center
• Grocery Store
• Health and Dental Clinics,
• Hobby, Toy and Game Stores
• Office
• Office Equipment and Supply
• Personal Services
• Sewing and Fabric Store
• Sporting Goods
Accessory Use
• Antennas
• Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
• Parking lots and ramps
• Signs
• Utility Services
Conditional Use
• Screened Outdoor Storage
Add
• General Merchandise
CC District
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