4 Site Plan 2932 Water Tower PlCITY OF
PC DATE: May 6, 2003
CC DATE: May 27, 2003
REVIEW DEADLINE: 6/3/03
STAFF
REPORT
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PROPOSAL:
Request for subdivision approval to create two lots, Arboretum Business Park 5th Addition,
and site plan review for a 20,000 sq. ft. (expandable to 28,000 sq. ft.) office warehouse,
one-story building, Vengra Design.
LOCATION: 2932 Water Tower Place-Lot 1, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 2nd Addition
APPLICANT:
Jeff Podergois
1450 Park Court, #4
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 470-6111
Steiner Development Inc.,
3610 South County Road 1
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-5650
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PRESENT ZONING: Planned Unit Development, PUD (office-industrial park with support commercial)
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Office/Industrial
DENSITY: F.A.R. 0.26
SUBDIVISION ACREAGE: 4.45 acres
SITE PLAN ACREAGE: 1.76
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide one lot
in to two and site plan approval for one of the resulting lots for a one-story, 20,000 square foot office-
warehouse building.
Notice Of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING:
The City's discretion in approving or denying a preliminary plat is limited to whether or not the proposed
plat meets the standards outlined in the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning OrdinanCe. If it meets these
standards, the City must approve the preliminary plat. This is a quasi judicial decision.
The City's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed project
complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets those standards, the City must then approve the
site plan. This is a quasi-judicial decision.
1 Coach Court
2 Coach Lane
3 Coach Place
4 Coach Dr
5 Village Street
6 Village Place
7 Century Circle
8 Arboretum Village Trl
W 82nd St.
Place
Boulevard
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PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is proposing the subdivision of one lot in to two lots, one lot of 2.69 acres and the
other 1.76 acres, and development of one of the lots with a 20,000 square foot, one-story building.
The proposed subdivision complies with the requirements of the subdivision ordinance. There are
no public improvements required with the subdivision. The applicant is requesting site plan
review approval for a 20,000 sq. ft. office warehouse building. The PUD permits up to 30 percent
of floor area ratio and 58,166 square foot office warehouse building, on these two sites. The
building is a maximum of 24 feet high at the top of the parapet. The building material is
predominantly dark brown, broken face, concrete block. A tan Exterior Finish & Insulating System
(EHS) is proposed around the windows abutting the office area of the building. The western side
of the proposed building has loading docks that will face the loading docks for the future, a
neighboring use. The entrance area faces Water Tower Place and is projected approximately five
feet out from the building, with the roof an additional four feet out from there. Walled mounted
lights are located above the overhead doors.
The development design standards state that all walls shall be given added architectural interest
through building design or appropriate landscaping. The buildings shall have varied and
interesting detailing. Staff is recommending that the developer incorporate additional
architectural details on north 146 feet of the eastern elevation of the building and the easterly 70
feet of the north elevation of the building to provide visual relief in views from public streets.
While the developer has continued the banding on the building, there is little articulation in these
areas. Such details may include the addition of overhead windows, the provision of vertical
elements, such as columns or vertical lines of material, the stepping out or recessing of the wall,
or the inclusion of material changes including colored tiles or architectural concrete
ornaments/figures. Additionally, the south elevation of the building is required to incorporate an
additional 176 square feet on fenestration.
The only other significant change would be that the applicant work with staff to reallocate
landscaping around the building and revise the landscaping plan to meet ordinance requirements.
Staff is recommending approval of Subdivision #2003-5, Arboretum Business Park 5th Addition,
and site plan #2003-4 for Vengra Design subject to the conditions of the staff report.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Arboretum Business Park Development Standards
Site Plan Review, Chapter 20, Article 1I, Division 6
Design Standards for Commercial, Industrial and Office-Institutional Development, Chapter 20,
Article XXIII, Division 7
Subdivisions, Chapter 18
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BACKGROUND
December 10, 2001, the city approved an amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD g92-
6) Development Contract/PUD Agreement for Arboretum Business Park incorporating printing as a
light industrial use; permitting indoor recreation/health clubs and recording studios in the existing
office-industrial buildings in the project; and prohibiting vocational schools, public buildings
(except in Outlots A and B), screened outdoor storage, and food processing.
On June 22, 1998, the city approved a site plan for a 55,911 square foot building (All About Lights)
on Lot 1, Block 2, Arboretum Business Park 3rd Addition and a 52,956 square foot building (On
The Level) on Lot 1, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 2nd Addition. (The On The Level building
was not constructed.)
On May 11, 1998, the City Council approved Arboretum Business Park 2nd Addition consisting of
six lots and the right-of-way for Water Tower Place, formerly known as Coulter Boulevard, and a
site plan for a 113,600 square feet office-industrial-warehouse buildings (Steiner Building 2).
On July 28, 1997, the City Council approved the following: the ordinance for PUD g92-6 rezoning
approximately 154 acres from Agricultural Estate, A2, to Planned Unit Development, PUD, and the
PUD g02-6 granting final plat approval for Arboretum Business Park.
On June 23, 1997, the City Council approved a Resolution that the AUAR be revised to incorporate
the summary of issues and mitigation plan contained in this staff report, that the revisions to the
Traffic Study prepared by SRF outlined in the staff report be incorporated into the study, and that
the revised AUAR be adopted by the City.
On May 27, 1997, the City Council approved the following:
· Approved the first reading for rezoning the property from Agricultural Estate, A2,
to Planned Unit Development, PUD.
Approved the preliminary PUD #92-6 for an office/industrial business park and
preliminary plat approval for 12 lots, two outlots and associated right-of-way
subject to the plans dated April 4, 1997, revised May 23, 1997,with conditions.
· The City Council approved Wetland Alteration Permit for Gateway Business Park
subject to the conditions of preliminary PUD #92-6 approval.
· The City Council approved Interim Use Permit #97-1 for Gateway West Planned
Unit Development site subject to conditions.
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SUBDIVISION REVIEW
Public improvements and rough site grading were previously done to the site with the Second
Addition. The proposed subdivision creates two lots where one was previously located. Both lots
meet the minimum requirements of the subdivision ordinance. The development of the individual
lots must comply with the Arboretum Business Park Development Design Standards.
GRADING, DRAINAGE & EROSION CONTROL
The applicant is proposing to fine grade about 50% of the site for the two new lots. The plans
propose to grade the site for the new building pad of 1004 in elevation and proposed parking lots.
At this elevation, stormwater from the building and parking lot will drain toward the proposed
catch basins and be conveyed via storm sewer to the existing Water Tower Place storm sewer.
Prior to final platting, storm sewer design data for a 10-year, 24-hour storm event will need to be
submitted for staff review. The interior lot storm sewer will require private easements to be
dedicated where the sewer crosses from one lot to another.
Staff recommends that Type 11 silt fence be used along the grading areas. No erosion control is
needed on the west side of the site. The applicant should be aware that any off-site grading will
require an easement from the appropriate property owner. A maximum slope of 3:1 is allowed
on the berms along the south side of the easterly proposed lot.
UTILITIES
Municipal sewer and water service are available to the site from the south side of the lot on
Water Tower Place. The applicant is proposing to connect to the existing water and sanitary
sewer lines and extend them to serve each of the lots. The watermain and municipal sewer lines
will be considered private utility lines since they will serve only one lot.
The site has previously been assessed for utility and street improvements. The remaining
assessment due payable to the City is $47,616.22. The remaining balance may be re-spread
against the newly platted lots on a per-area basis or paid at the time of final platting. Sanitary
sewer and water hookup charges will also be applicable for the new lots. The 2003 trunk hookup
charge is $1,440 per unit for sanitary sewer and $1,876 per unit for watermain. The hookup
charges are based on the number of SAC units assigned by the Met Council for the new lots.
Sanitary sewer and watermain hookup fees may be specially assessed against the parcel at the
time of building permit issuance.
All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's latest
edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Permits from the appropriate regulatory
agencies will have to be obtained, including but not limited to the Watershed District.
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STREETS
No public streets are proposed as part of this project. The applicant is proposing full access to
the site from Water Tower Place. As the access will service the two lots, cross-access easements
will need to be obtained and recorded against the lots.
PARK & RECREATION
As agreed to by Steiner Development, Steiner Development and its representatives and the City
of Chanhassen and its representatives, the following conditions of approval regarding parks and
trails in the Arboretum Business Park were approved by the City Council:
Parks
Steiner Development dedicated Outlots A & B (48.38 acres), comprised of 26.13 acres of
wetland and ponds and 22.23 acres of upland, and all required connecting trail easements, to the
City of Chanhassen. Compensation for the 22.23 acres of upland shall include a park dedication
credit of 11.73 acres and cash payment of $200,000. Said cash payment being derived from tax
increment proceeds and paid on a no interest schedule of $40,000 per year for five years. The
year of commencement being the year of initial tax increment proceeds.
Trails
Steiner Development shall be responsible for planning, engineering, and constructing the
"wetland trail." This trail follows an alignment generally described as the western edge of
Outlots A & B. Connection points for this new trail construction shall be the terminus of the
Trotter's Ridge trail and Autumn Ridge trail. Portions of said construction will occur off-site of
the Arboretum plat within land owned by the City of Chanhassen.
Trail construction shall be completed in two phases: one north of Coulter Boulevard and the
other south of Coulter Boulevard. Each phase shall be completed contemporaneously with
adjoining improvements. In consideration for this trail construction, the city shall compensate
Steiner Development full costs of trail construction plus a 10% design and construction
management fee. Bid documents, including plans and specifications, shall be approved by the
Park & Recreation Director and City Engineer prior to soliciting bids. Project bidding shall
occur in a competitive environment with a minimum of three bids being received. The results of
the bidding process shall be reviewed with the Park & Recreation Director and City Engineer
prior to award. Cash payment for trail construction shall be made from the City of Chanhassen to
the developer upon completion, inspection, and acceptance of the trail.
In lieu of crediting trail fees against said trail construction, full trail fees shall be collected per
city ordinance for all lots in the Arboretum Business Park. Said fees shall be deposited into the
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city's park dedication account--the same account that will fund the cash payment being made to
Steiner Development for trail construction.
COMPLIANCE TABLE
Code
Area (square feet)
43,560
Frontage (feet)
150
Depth (feet)
200
Lot 1 117,300 268 433
Lot2 76.587 174 q44
Total 193,887
SITE PLAN REVIEW
GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURAL COMPLIANCE
Size Portion Placement
The entrance to the building faces Water Tower Place and is located in the center of the building.
The entrance is covered with a canopy style projection, asphalt shingled roof. Staff believes that
additional windows on the side of the entrance doors could provide much of required additional
fenestration necessary to meet the requirement and accentuate the entrance.
Material and detail
The applicant is proposing a dark brown rock face block as the primary building material (70
percent of the wall area). The office area will be highlighted with a tan exterior and finish
insulating system (EFIS) in the window areas (7 percent of the wall area). Windows and roof
flashing for the parapet wall cap are bronze anodized. The southern end of the building is accented
by a "weathered green" asphalt shingled (9 percent of the wall area) roof structure and planter box
extensions at the east and west ends. A burnished, double scored, tan block band (4 percent of the
wall area) extends around the building. As an alternative, the plans spell out that the burnished
band and the roof cornice may be replaced with EFIS. Overall, the design incorporates high quality
materials - accent material occupy less than 15 percent of the buildings faqade.
To avoid long unbroken expanses, buildings of more than 40 feet in width shall be divided into
smaller increments (between 20 and 40 feet) through articulation of the faqade. Staff is concerned
with the north 146 feet of the eastern elevation of the building and the easterly 70 feet of the north
elevation of the building. While the developer has continued the banding on the building, there is
little articulation in these areas. One option would be to incorporate overhead windows. A second
option would be to incorporate column elements projected out from the building. A third option
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would be to incorporate of vertical elements, such as vertical lines of material with the rock face
block to help articulate this area or material changes including colored tiles or architectural
concrete ornaments/figures. A fourth option would include the stepping out or recessing of the
wall.
Color
The building colors include dark brown, tan and "weathered green". These earth tone colors should
blend well with the other buildings within Arboretum Business Park.
Height and Roof Design
The building height is 19' - 4" at the south end of the building and 23' - 4" at the north end of the
building. This is within the height limit of 3 stories or 40 feet in the Overlay. The building has a
pitched roof element.
Mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, other utility hardware, and trash enclosures, whether
located on the roof or exterior of the building or on the ground adjacent to it, shall be screened
from the public view and with materials identical to or strongly similar to building materials or
by heavy landscaping that will be effective in winter or they shall be located so as not to be
visible from any public way. Use of parapet walls or pitched roof elements to screen rooftop
equipment is encouraged. In no case shall wooden fencing be used as a rooftop equipment
screen.
Facade Transparency
The south elevation of the building is required to incorporate an additional 176 square feet on
fenestration. Fifty percent of the first floor elevation that is viewed by the public shall include
transparent windows and or doors. All other areas shall include landscaping material and
architectural detailing and articulation.
Site Furnishing
The plans include an area for a bicycle rack on the west side of the building as well as landscape
planters on the east and west ends of the south side of the building. The applicant is also providing
for pedestrian access from the site to the sidewalk on the south side of Water Tower Place.
Loading Areas, Refuse Area, etc.
The truck loading docks are located on the west side of the building, angled to the northwest.
Eventually, when the building to the west develops, this area will be an enclosed truck loading area.
No exterior trash enclosures have been shown on the plans. An exterior trash enclosure, if
constructed, must be constructed of the same material as the building. Staff recommends that if an
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exterior trash enclosure is installed, then it should be located on the west side of the building
between the loading dock and the parking stall. If no exterior trash enclosure is provided, then trash
and recyclables must be kept indoors until the day of pickup.
Landscaping
Minimum requirements for landscaping include 3,874 sq. ft. of landscaped area around the
parking lot, 16 trees for the parking lot, and buffer yard plantings along the property lines. The
applicant's proposed as compared to the requirements for landscape area and parking lot trees is
shown in the following table.
Vehicular use landscape area
Trees/parking lot
North prop. line - buffer yard
B, 160'
South prop. Line
Required
2,504 sq. ft.
10 overstory
2 islands/peninsulas
3 overstory
6 understory
10 shrubs
3 overstory
Proposed
>2,504 sq. ft.
3 overstory
2 islands/peninsulas
2 overstory
0 understory
16 shrubs
3 overstory (also counted as
East prop. line - buffer yard B,
450'
Total
understory
shrubs
5 overstory trees
9 understory trees
9 shrubs
21 overstory trees
15 understory trees
19 shrubs
parking lot trees)
7 understory
12 shrubs
12 overstory
27 understory
5 shrubs
17 overstory
34 understory
28 shrubs
Proposed landscaping does not meet minimum ordinance requirements in each category. Space
constraints on the site has caused some areas to exceed requirements and others to have less than
required. The proposed mechanical pad on the west side of the building must be screened with
either a wall or with heavy landscaping. Staff would like to work with the applicant to relocate
plant materials to ensure areas such as parking lots and views of the building are sufficiently
screened. Staff recommends that the applicant work with the city to revise the landscape plan so
that it meets minimum requirements prior to final approval.
Lot Frontage and Parking location
The building is designed to front on Water Tower Place. Access to the site is via Water Tower
Place. Parking is distributed around the building. Approximately 50 percent (28 of 57) of the
parking is between the front faqade and the street.
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Lighting/Signage
The developer is proposing 20 foot tall, 400 watt, metal halide, shoebox style light fixtures. Such
lighting is consistent with the development design standards for the project. The applicant is also
proposing "wall pak" lighting units above the loading dock area. Such units shall be shielded.
Area lighting shall have a 90 degree cut-off angle. Lighting shall be shielded from direct off-site
view.
The developer is not showing monument signage on the street frontages. However, the design
standards would permit one monument sign. Monument signage may not exceed eight feet in
height nor have a sign area greater than 80 square feet in sign area. Monuments must be set back
a minimum of V2 the required building setback (15 feet) from Water Tower Place. Any
monument sign would need to be constructed of material similar to the principal building.
Wall signage shall be permitted per city ordinance for industrial office park site. The building
elevations show wall signage on the south side. Signage would be permitted in this area. Staff is
not currently reviewing the signage for compliance with the sign ordinance, nor is there sufficient
detail to perform this type of review. A separate sign permit will need to be applied for prior to
the installation of any signage.
COMPLIANCE TABIJE
PUD Vengra Design
Building Height 3 stories
1 story
Building Setback
N-0'E-0'
W-0'S-30'
N- 133'E- 20'
W- 5YS - 100'
Parking stalls 44 stalls 57 stalls
Parking Setback
N-0'E-0'
W-O'S -20'
N- 8'E-8'
W-O'S -20'
Hard surface 70%* 68%
coverage
Lot Area 1 acre 1.8 acres
* The development may average 70% impervious surface over the entire project. Individual lots
may exceed the 70% coverage.
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Parking Standards: office, 4.5 per 1,000 sq. ft., or 32 spaces; warehouse, 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. for
the first 10,000 sq. ft., then 1 per 2,000 sq. ft., or 12 spaces. The applicant has provided 57
spaces.
SUBDIVISION FINDINGS
1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance;
Finding: The subdivision meets all the requirements of the Industrial Office Park District
for which the Arboretum Business Park standards are based.
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The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional plans
including but not limited to the city's comprehensive plan;
Finding: The proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable plans.
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The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils,
vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and storm water
drainage are suitable for the proposed development;
Finding: The proposed site is suitable for development subject to the conditions specified
in this report.
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The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage,
sewage disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvements required by this
chapter;
Finding: The proposed subdivision is served by adequate urban infrastructure.
5. The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage;
Finding: The proposed subdivision will not cause additional environmental damage.
6. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record.
Finding: The proposed subdivision will not conflict with existing easements, but rather will
expand and provide all necessary easements.
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The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the
following exists:
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Lack of adequate storm water drainage.
Lack of adequate roads.
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Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems.
Finding: The proposed subdivision is provided with adequate urban infrastructure.
SITE PLAN FINDINGS
In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance
with the following:
(1)
Consistency with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides, including
the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may be adopted;
(2) Consistency with this division;
(3)
Preservation of the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing tree and
soil removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general appearance of
the neighboring developed or developing or developing areas;
(4)
Creation of a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site
features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development;
(5)
Creation of functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with special
attention to the following:
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An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and provision of a
desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general community;
b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
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Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of the
design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and neighboring
structures and uses; and
d.
Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and
parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public streets,
width of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation
of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of parking.
(6)
Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for
surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air and
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those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have
substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
Finding: Subject to the revisions contained in the staff report, the proposed site plan is
consistent with all plans and specifications, Design Standards for Commercial, Industrial
and Office-Institutional Developments and development design standards for the
Arboretum Business Park Planned Unit Development.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following motions:
'~I'he Planning Commission recommends approval of the preliminary plat for Arboretum
Business Park 5th Addition creating two lots, plans prepared by Schoell & Madson, Inc., dated
April 4, 2003, subject to the following conditions:
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The development of the lots must comply with the Arboretum Business Park Development
Design Standards.
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Prior to final plat approval, a professional civil engineer registered in the State of
Minnesota must sign all plans.
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The applicant will be required to submit storm sewer sizing design data for a 10-year, 24-
hour storm event with a drainage area map.
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The interior lot storm sewer will require private easements to be dedicated where the
sewer crosses from one lot to another.
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Staff recommends that Type II silt fence be used. The applicant should be aware that any
off-site grading will require an easement from the appropriate property owner. Silt fence
shall be removed upon completion of construction and re-vegetation of the site.
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Installation of the private utilities for the site will require permits and inspections through
the City's Building Department.
7. Add City Detail Plate Nos. 1006, 2101, 3101, 5201, 5300 and 5214.
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The underlying property has been previously assessed for sewer, water and street
improvements. The remaining assessment due payable to the City is $47, 616.22. This
remaining balance may be re-spread against the newly platted lots on a per-area basis or
paid at the time of final platting. In addition, the sanitary sewer and water hookup charge
is $1,400 per unit for sanitary sewer and $1,876 per unit for the watermain. The hookup
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charges are based on the number of SAC units assigned by the Met Council for the new
lots. Sanitary sewer and watermain hookup fees may be specially assessed against the
parcel at the time of building permit issuance.
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Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies must be obtained, including but not
limited to the Watershed District.
10.
On the plan sheets show the 20-foot private drainage and utility easement for the storm
sewer.
11.
On the utility plan:
i) Add note "Any connection to existing utility structure must be core drilled."
ii) Revise CB 1 to CBMH 1.
12.
On the grading plan:
i) Revise MH 1 to CBMH 1.
ii) Show the benchmark used for the site survey.
iii) Revise construction entrance note from 35 feet to 75 feet minimum.
iv) Revise the berm side slope to 3:1 maximum.
13.
Cross-access easements for the shared driveway access must be obtained and recorded
against the lots.
14.
Full trail fees shall be collated per city ordinance for all lots in the Arboretum Business
Park 5th Addition at the time of final plat recording."
B) '~rhe Planning Commission recommends approval of Site Plan #20034, plans prepared by
Steiner Construction Services, dated April 4, 2003, for a 20,000 square foot, one story office
warehouse building, on Lot 2, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 5th Addition, subject to the
following conditions:
The developer shall enter into a site plan agreement with the city and supply the security
required by it.
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The developer shall work with staff to provide additional articulation to the eastern and
northern building elevations.
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The south elevation of the building is required to incorporate an additional 176 square feet
on fenestration.
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The applicant shall work with the city to revise the landscape plan so that it meets minimum
requirements prior to final approval.
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A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Qwest, Xcel Energy, Cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure
that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to
Chanhassen City Ordinance #9-1.
The builder must comply with water service installation policy for commercial and
industrial buildings. Pursuant to Inspection Division Water Service Installation Policy #34-
1993.
The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division
regarding maximum allowable size of domestic water on a combination water/sprinkler
supply line. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #36-
1994.
The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division
regarding premise identification. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Division Policy #29-1992.
The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division
regarding notes to be included on all site plans. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire
Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #4-1991.
The hydrants as shown on plan are acceptable. However, if building is expanded in the
future an additional fire hydrant may be required. The owner may want to consider adding
the additional hydrant at this time. Please contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact
location.
Submit to fire marshal type of business that will be moving into the building, i.e.
office/warehouse, storage and other information necessary.
Mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, other utility hardware, and trash enclosures,
whether located on the roof or exterior of the building or on the ground adjacent to it,
shall be screened from the public view and with materials identical to or strongly similar
to building materials or by heavy landscaping that will be effective in winter.
The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
The building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the
State of Minnesota.
15. Three (3) accessible parking spaces must be provided.
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16.
Detailed occupancy retailed requirements cannot be reviewed until complete plans are
submitted.
17.
The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
18.
Type 11 silt fence shall be used. The applicant should be aware that any off-site grading
will require an easement from the appropriate property owner. Silt fence shall be
removed upon completion of construction and re-vegetation of the site."
ATTACHMENTS:
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Findings of Fact and Recommendation
Development Review Application
Reduced Copy of Site Plan
Reduced Copy of Landscape Plan
Reduced Copy of Exterior Elevations
Reduced Copy of Preliminary Plat
Arboretum Business Park Development Design Standards
Memo from Mark Litffin to Robert Generous dated 4/18/03
Public Hearing Notice and Mailing List
Arboretum Business Park 5th Addition
Vengra Design
May 6, 2003
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Application of Jeff Podergois and Steiner Development, Inc. for Subdivision and Site Plan
approval.
On May 6, 2003, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly schedule meeting to
consider the application of Jeff Podergois and Steiner Development, Inc. for preliminary plat
approval of property and site plan approval. The Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing on the proposed subdivision preceded by published and mailed notice. The Planning
Commission heard testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak and now makes the
following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
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The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development, PUD.
The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Office/Industrial uses.
The legal description of the property is: Lot 1, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 2nd
Addition.
The Subdivision Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider seven possible
adverse affects of the proposed subdivision. The seven (7) affects and our findings regarding
them are:
(1) The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance;
(2) The proposed subdivision is consistent with all apphcable city, county and regional
plans including but not limited to the city's comprehensive plan;
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(3) The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography,
soils, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and storm
water drainage are suitable for the proposed development;
(4) The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm
drainage, sewage disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvements required by
this chapter;
(5) The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage;
(6) The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record; and
(7) The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the
following exists:
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Lack of adequate storm water drainage.
Lack of adequate roads.
Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems.
5. Section 20-110, Site Plan:
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Is consistent with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides,
including the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may
be adopted;
Is consistent with this division;
Preserves the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing tree
and soil removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general
appearance of the neighboring developed or developing or developing areas;
Creates a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site
features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development;
Creates a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
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An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and
provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general
community;
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b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
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Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of
the design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and
neighboring structures and uses; and
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Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives
and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public
streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior
circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement
and amount of parking.
Protects adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for
surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and
air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which
may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
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The planning report//2003-4 Sub and 4/2003-5 Site Plan, dated May 6th, 2003, prepared
by Robert Generous, et al, is incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Preliminary
Plat and Site Plan.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 6th day of May, 2003.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
BY:
Its Chairman
Secretary
04/09/02 08'35 FA~ 612 937 5739 CITY OF C]~N]~4SSEN [~]00'~
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
~ Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Conditional Use Permit
interim Use Permit
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Non-conforming Use Permit
Planned Unit Development'
Rezoning
_ Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
Site Plan Review*
_~Subdivision* .~.~-/_~
Temporary Sales Permit
., Vacation of ROW/Easements
...... Variance
Wetland Alteration Permit
Zoning Appeal
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
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Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
($50 CUP/SPR/VACNAR/WAP/Metes ._~'4 /J7
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
TOTAL FEE $_
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A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
application.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
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*Twenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8~/~'' X 11" reduced copy
~:-:~ --~_ ~for each plan sheet.
** Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract
NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
04/09/02 08'35 FAX 612 937 5739 CITY OF CHANHASSEN ~003
PROJF_CT NAME
.LOCATION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TOTAL ACREAGE
W~'TLANDS PRESENT
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t~F~S]~NT LAND USE DESIGNATION
REOUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST
'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.
determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written
~etice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
'['h[~s 3s to certify that ! 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 applicat, ion 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.
1 w~l keep myseff informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this applicati°n. 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 .~ow~edge.
'The city hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing
requirements and agency review. Therefore, the city is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day
extension for development review. Development review shall be completed within 120 days unless additional review
extensions are approved by the applicant.
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'The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeting.
~f not contacted, a copy of the report, will be mailed to the applicant's address.
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CHANHASSEN. MN
PRELIMINARY PLAT
EXHIBIT C
Adopted 7/28/98
Amended 7/26/99
Amended 8/13/01
Amended 12/10/01
ARBORETUM BUSINESS PARK
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
Development Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD light industfial/ofce park. The use of the PUD zone is
to allow for mom flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more sensitive
proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. Each lot proposed for development
shall proceed through site plan review based on the development standards outlined below. Photo-
composite images of proposed development adjacent to Highways 5 and 41 shall be submitted as
part of the review process. The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality
of architectural standards and site design. Ancillary uses may be permitted as listed below if they
are ancillary to a principal use on the individual lot. Commercial/retail uses are prohibited
except those uses specifically noted below.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in this zone should be limited to light industrial, warehousing, office and other
uses as defined below. The uses shall be limited to those as defined herein. If there is a question as
to whether or not a use meets the definition, the City Council shall make that interpretation.
Permitted uses shall be allowed on the different Blocks and Lots for which they are specified
below. The Blocks and Lots specified below are those designated on the attached PUD plan. The
Block and Lot designations in final plats approved for phases of development may differ from those
specified below. However, the permitted uses shall continue to be those specified below for the
Lots identified in the PUD plan.
Light Industrial- The manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, printing,
or testing of goods or equipment or research activities entirely within an enclosed structure, with no
outside storage. Them shall be negligible impact upon the surrounding environment by noise,
vibration, smoke, dust or pollutants. (Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 1; Lot 1, Block 2; Lots 1, 2, 3, and 5
(Outlot A, Arboretum Business Park 4t~ Addition), Block 4; and the Wrase property) (Amended
12/10/01)
Warehousing - Means the commercial storage of merchandise and personal property. (Lots 3, 4,
and 5, Block 1; and Lots 1, 2, 3, and 5 (Outlot A, Arboretum Business Park 4th Addition), Block 4)
Office - Professional and business office. (Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Blockl; Lot 1, Block 2; Lot 1,
Block 3; Lotsl, 2, 3, 4 (Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 4th Addition), and 5
(Outlot A, Arboretum Business Park 4th Addition), Block 4; and the Wrase property)
Health Services- establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical, surgical and other
health services to persons. (Lots 1 and 2, Block 1; Lot 1, Block 3; and Lot 4 (Lots 1, 2 and 3,
Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 4th Addition), Block 4)
Conferences/Convention Center - establishments designed to accommodate people in assembly,
providing conference and meeting services to individuals, groups, and organizations. (Lot 5
(Outlot A, Arboretum Business Park 4th Addition), Block 4)
Indoor Recreation/Health Club - establishments engaged in operating reducing and other health
clubs, spas, and similar facilities featuring exercise and other physical fitness conditioning. (Lots
3, 4 and 5, Block 1; Lot 1, Block 3; and Lots 2, 3 and 4 (Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Arboretum
Business Park 4th Addition), Block 4) (Amended 12/10/01)
Hotel/Motel-establishments engaged in furnishing lodging, or lodging and meals, to the general
public. (Lot 1, Block 3; and Lot 4 (Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 4th
Addition), Block 4)
Utility Services - Water towers and reservoir. (Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 1; Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block
4; and the Wrase property)
Recording Studio - Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 1; Lots 2 and 3, Block 4. (Amended 12/10/01)
Commercial uses (permitted on lots specified as commercial in development standards
tabulation box)
1. Restaurant, permitted on Lot 1, Block 3 or Lot 4 (Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Arboretum
Business Park 4th Addition), Block 4. (One stand alone restaurant.)
2. Convenience store with or without gas pumps, not to exceed 12,000 square feet, on Lot 1 or
2, Block 1, only. (One convenience store.)
3. Banks, with or without drive up windows (Lots 1 and 2, Block 1; Lot 1, Block 3; and Lot 4
(Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 4th Addition), Block 4)
4. Day Care - establishments providing for the care and supervision of infants and children on a
daily basis. (Lots 1 and 2, Block 1; Lot 1, Block 3; and Lot 4 (Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1,
Arboretum Business Park 4th Addition), Block 4)
5. Auto service center, auto body repair is prohibited (Wrase) (amended 8/13/01)
Ancillary Uses (in conjunction with and integral to a primary use)
1. Fast Food (no drive-through and only in conjunction with and integral to a convenience
store).
2. Restaurant (only in conjunction with hotel/motel or convention/conference center).
3. Showroom - showroom type display area for products stored or manufactured on-site provided
that no more than 20 percent of the floor space is used for such display and sales.[for entire
development]. (Amended 8/25/97)
4. Telecommunication Towers and Antennas by conditional use permit only.
5. Car wash, in conjunction with convenience store.
6. Day Care
Interim Uses (Amended 7/26/99)
Church facilities, i.e., assembly or worship halls and associated office, meeting, and other
required spaces, subject to the following criteria:
1. The church shall not occupy more than six percent (6%) of the one building on Lots 3
and 4, Block 2, Arboretum Business Park 2nd Addition.
2. The church congregation may not exceed 200 adult members.
3. Shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with the same procedures specified in
the city code for conditional use permits.
Prohibited uses (Amended 12/10/01)
· Contractors Yard
· Lumber Yard
· Home Improvement/Building Supply
· Garden Center
· Auto related including sales and repair, except on the Wrase property (amended 8/13/01)
· Home furnishings and equipment stores
· General Merchandise Store
· Vocational School
· Public buildings, except on Outlots A and B, which are public park land
· Screened outdoor storage
· Food processing
c. Setbacks
The development is regulated by the Highway 5 and the PUD Standards. There are no minimum
requirements for setbacks on interior lot lines in the PUD zone. The following setbacks shall apply:
I Street Frontage I Minimum Setback I Maximum Setback
Building/Parking
70/50
Hwys. 5 & 41
Coulter & Century 50/20 100
Boulevards
82nd & West Local 30/20 NA
Building/Parking
150 *
*Lot 5 (Outlot A, Arboretum Business Park 4th Addition), Block 4, must only meet the maximum
setback on one Highway frontage.
The average hard surface coverage does not include Outlots A and B. The PUD standard for
hard surface coverage is 70% for office and industrial uses. Any one site/lot can exceed the 70
percent requirement but in no case can the entire finished development exceed 70 percent.
d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
1. Building Area
LOT/USE ACRES Building Size/FAR PARKING
(square feet)
82nd Street Dedication 1.80
Interio~ 10.54
Upland 16.6 30
Wetland 28.7
Ponds 3.01
Lot 3, Block 1 10.02 131,006 262
Lot 4, Block 1 5.45 71,218 142
Lot 5, Block 1 4.41 57,688 115
Lot 1, Block 4 4.38 57,199 114
Lot 2, Block 4 5.40 70, 597 141
Lot 3, Block 4 8.98 117,371 235
Lot 1, Block 2 12.23 159,822 320
Lot 5, Block 4 (Outlot 23.20 (.4 FAR) 404,279 (3/1000) 1,213
A, Arboretum Business
Park 4th Addition),
LOt 1, Block 1 1.80 11,746 / 23,520 (5/1000) 59
LOt 2, Blockl 2.32 15,180 / 30,320 (4/1000) 61
Lot 4, Block 4 (Lots 1,
2 and 3, Block 1,
Arboretum Business
Park 4th Addition),
Office/Hotel
Lotl, Block 3
Restaurant/Office
4.06
6.41
26,536 / 53,060
(.10FAR) 27937 /
83,770
(5/1000) 133
(16/1000) 447
Commercial sites may develop as office-industrial uses. Square footage for individual lots
may be reallocated within the development, by type, provided the maximum square footage
is not exceeded.
Building Square Footage Breakdown
Office 31% 368,000 / (432,000)
Light Industrial 31% 368,000 / (432,000)
Warehouse 31% 368,000 / (432,000)
Commercial 7% 81,000 / (0)
Total 100% 1,186,000 / (1,295,000)
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*includes the Wrase property. ( ) represents conversion of commercial uses to office-
industrial uses
More than one (1) principal structure may be placed on one (1) platted lot.
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Building height shall be limited to 3 stories or 40 feet.
Lot 5, Block 4, (Outlot A, Arboretum Business Park 4th Addition), is intended to
accommodate a major corporate headquarters or office, research, high end manufacturing
with limited warehousing type user. While the majority of the development is based on 30
percent office space, Lot 5 must have a minimum of 40 percent office use and include
multi-story building(s).
e. Building Materials and Design
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The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural
standards and site design. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material
compatible to the building.
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All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Masonry material shall be used. Color
shall be introduced through colored block or panels and not painted cinder block.
Brick may be used and must be approved to assure uniformity.
Block shall have a weathered face or be polished, fluted, or broken face.
Concrete may be poured in place, tilt-up or pre-cast, and shall be finished in stone, textured,
coated, or painted.
Metal siding will not be approved except as support material to one of the above materials
or curtain wall on office components or, as trim or as HVAC screen.
All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure.
All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material or
camouflaged to blend into the building or background. Wood screen fences are prohibited.
All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be fully screened by compatible materials.
The use of large unadorned, pre-stressed concrete panels and concrete block shall be
prohibited. Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate
and/or other patterning. All walls shall be given added architectural interest through
building design or appropriate landscaping. The buildings shall have varied and interesting
detailing. The use of large unadorned, concrete panels and concrete block, or a solid wall
unrelieved by architectural detailing, such as change in materials, change in color,
fenestrations, or other significant visual relief provided in a manner or at intervals in
keeping with the size, mass, and scale of the wall and its views from public ways shall be
prohibited. Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate
and/or other patterning. All walls shall be given added architectural interest through
building design or appropriate landscaping.
Space for recycling shall be provided in the interior of all principal structures or within an
enclosure for each lot developed in the Business Center.
Each buildings shall contain one or more pitched roof elements depending on scale and
type of building, or other architectural treatments such as towers, arches, vaults, entryway
projections, canopies and detailing to add additional interest and articulation to structures.
There shall be no underdeveloped sides of buildings visible from public right-of-ways.
All elevations visible from the street shall receive nearly equal treatment and visual
qualities.
Site Landscaping and Screening
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Landscaping along Highways 41 and 5 shall comply with Buffer yard standard C. Coulter
Boulevard, Century Boulevard, and West 82nd Street shall comply with Buffer yard standard
B. The master landscape plan for the Arboretum Business Park (formerly Gateway) PUD
shall be the design guide for all of the specific site landscape developments. Each lot must
present a landscape plan for approval with the site plan review process.
Storage of material outdoors is prohibited unless it has been approved under site plan
review. All approved outdoor storage must be screened with masonry fences and/or
landscaping.
Undulating or angular berms or elevation changes of 3' in height shall be placed along
Coulter Boulevard, and Century Boulevard. The berms shall be sodded or seeded at the
conclusion of each project Phase grading and utility construction. The required buffer
landscaping may be installed incrementally, but it shall be required where it is deemed
necessary to screen any proposed development. All required boulevard landscaping shall be
sodded.
Loading areas shall be screened 100 percent year round from public fight-of-ways. Wing
walls may be required where deemed appropriate.
Signage
All freestanding signs be limited to monument signs. The sign shall not exceed eighty (80)
square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height. The sign
treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect the quality of the
development. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material throughout the
development. The applicant should submit a sign package for staff review.
Each property shall be allowed one monument sign per street frontage.
The signage will have consistency throughout the development. A common theme will be
introduced at the development's entrance monument and will be used throughout.
Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights.
The Arboretum Business Park PUD shall be permitted two Arboretum Business Park
identification signs. One sign per project entrance, at West 82nd and Century Boulevard
and at Highway 41 and the westerly roadway, shall be permitted. Said sign shall not
exceed 80 square feet in sign area nor be greater than eight feet in height.
Wall sign shall be permitted per city ordinance for industrial office park site.
All signs shall require a separate sign permit.
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In addition to the two signs identified in g. 5. above, signage for the main entrance on
Highway 5 and Century Boulevard shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission and City Council.
h. Lighting
Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the
development. The street lights should be designed consistent with the existing lighting
along the existing Coulter Boulevard.
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A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps or metal halide lights)
with a square ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area
lighting.
Lighting equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right-of-ways shall be
used in the private areas.
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All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 1/2
candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting.
i. Alternative Access
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Each site shall accommodate transit service within the individual development whenever
possible.
2. Pedestrian access shall be provided from each site to the public sidewalk and trail system.
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The developer and site users shall promote and encourage Traffic Demand Management
Strategies.
4. Each site shall provide areas for bicycle parking and storage.
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CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen. MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227,1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952,227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
FROM: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE: April 18, 2003
SUB J:
Request for subdivision approval to create two lots on Lot 1, Block 1
Arboretum Business Park 2nd Addition and site plan review for a 20,000
square foot (expandable to 28,000 square feet) office/warehouse on
4.45 acres of property zoned planned unit development, located at 2932
Watertower Place, Jeff Podergois and Steiner Development, Inc, Vengra
Design.
Planning Case: 2003-5 SUB and 2003-4 SPR
I have reviewed the site plan for the above project. In order to comply with the
Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division, I have the following fire code
or city ordinance/policy requirements. The site plan is based on the available
information submitted at this time. If additional plans or changes are submitted the
appropriate code or policy items will be addressed
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A 1 O-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street
lamps, trees, shrubs, bushes, Qwest, Xcel Energy, Cable TV and transformer
boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely
operated by firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City Ordinance #9-1.
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The builder must comply with water service installation policy for commercial
and industrial buildings. Pursuant to Inspection Division Water Service
Installation Policy #34-1993. Copy enclosed.
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The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Division regarding maximum allowable size of domestic water on a
combination water/sprinkler supply line. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire
Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #36-1994. Copy enclosed.
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The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Division regarding premise identification. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire
Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #29-1992. Copy enclosed.
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A g~at place to live, work, and play.
Mr. Robert Generous
April 18, 2003
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The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Division regarding notes to be included on all site plans. Pursuant to
Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #4-1991. Copy
enclosed.
The hydrants as shown on plan are acceptable. However, if building is
expanded in the future an additional fire hydrant may be required. The owner
may want to consider adding the additional hydrant at this time. Please contact
the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location.
Submit to fire marshal type of business that will be moving into the building,
i.e. office/warehouse, storage and other information necessary.
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CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
7700 MARKET BLVD. PO BOX 147
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(952) 227-1150
FAX: (952) 227-1190
C. HANHA~EN FIRF. DI~.PARTMF. NT NOTE~ TO RF.
INCI,I~DED ON AIJ, ~ITE PI,AN~
Revised 6/12/02
Fire Marshal must witness the flushing of underground sprinkler service line, per NFPA 13-8-2.1.
A final inspection by the Fire Marshal before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Fire Department access roads shall be provided on site during all phases of construction. The
construction of these temporary roads will conform with the Chanhassen Fire Department
requirements for temporary access roads at construction sites. Details are available.
Onsite fire hydrants shall be provided and in operating condition during all phases of construction.
The use of ~ petroleum gas shall be in conformance with NFPA Standard 58 and the
Minnesota Uniform Fire Code. A list of these requirements is available. (See policy #33-1993)
All fire detection and fire suppression systems shall be monitored by an approved UL central
station with a UL 72 Certificate issued on these systems before final occupancy is issued.
An 11" x 14" As Built shall be provided to the Fire Department. The As Built shall be reproducible
and acceptable to the Fire Marshal. (See policy 807-1991).
An ~ lock box shall be provided on the building for fire department use. The lock box
should be located by the Fire Department connection or as located by the Fire Marshal.
HJgh41il~ combustible storage shall comply with the requirements of Article #81 of the Minnesota
l Iniform Fire Code. High-piled combustible storage is combustible materials on closely packed
piles more than 15' in height or combustible materials on pallets or in racks more than 12' in height.
For certain special-hazard commodities such as rubber tires, plastics, some flammable liquids, idle
pallets, etc. the critical pile height may be as low as 6 feet.
Fire lane signage shall be provided as required by the Fire Marshal. (See policy 806-1991).
Maximum allowed size of domestic water service on a combination domestic/fire sprinkler supply
line policy must be followed. (See policy #36-1994).
Notes For Site Plan 04-1991 Page 1 of 1
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
7700 Market Blvd BOX 147
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(952) 227-1150
FAX: (952) 227-1190
CHANHA,q,qEN FIRm DEPARTMENT POIJCY
PREMLqE,q IDENTIFICATION
Revised 6/10/02
Numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position
as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said
numbers shall contrast with their background. Size and location of numbers shall be
approved by one of the following - Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, Building Official,
Building Inspector.
Requirements are for new construction and existing buildings where no address numbers
are posted.
Other Requirement~ - C~eneral
1. Numbers shall be a contrasting color from the background.
2. Numbers shall not be in script.
3. ff a structure is not sSsible from the street, additional numbers are required at the driveway entrance.
Size and location must be approved.
4. Numbers on mail box at driveway entrance may be a minimum of 4". However, requirement #3 must still
be met.
5. Administrative authority may require additional numbers if deemed necessary.
Re_qidential Requirement~ ~2 or leq~ dwellin~ unit)
1. Minimum height shall be 5 inches.
2. Building permits will not be f'maled unless numbers are posted and approved by the Building Department.
Cnmmercial Reqnirernent~
1. Minimum height shall be 12".
2. Multi-Tenant Buildings
a. Building address range, minimum height of 12 inches.
b. Address nnmhers required on all tenant doors. Minimum height of 6 inches.
3. ff address numbers are located on a directory entry sign, additional numbers will be required on the
buildings main entrance.
4. Signage on overhead/delivery doors will also be required.
CITYOF
690 Ci{y Center Drive, PO Box i47
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
]>hone 612.937.1900
General Fax 612. 937. 5739
Engineering lax 612.93Z9152
Public Safety Fax 612.934.2524
Web www. ci. chanhassen, mn. us
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY
MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE ON A
COMBINATION DOMESTIC/FIRE SPRINKLER SUPPLY LINE
1. Domestic water line shall not be greater than ¼ pipe size of the
combination service water supply line.
2. 1 ½" domestic off 6" line.
Option 1'
3. 2" domestic off 8" line.
4. 2 ½ domestic off 10" line.
Domestic sizes may be increased if it can'be calculated hydraulically that
the demand by all domestic .fixtures will ;not drop the fire Sprinkler water
below its minimum galionage required.' ..... : -:., :_ :~ ..~/' ::.:': :.?.
Option 2 ' '..-i:: :.' _ .--i~' :.~:':. _.!: i:.ii.!!-?', i.: :_i'._'i'.~'7':i'-?:'}.!'.'' ' 'i{!i:'} i-' ii :')' i~' !i'ill "i!i: !' 5~'~ii'!: '
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Combination domestic and fire line service shall have an electriC:':-.
solenoid valve installed on the domestic side of the service, This'::')......
valve shall be normally powered open and'close on l°ss of elec~c:-
power Or signal from the system Water flow indiCat°r.. {."?- :.-:.,...i. '-:~
Must be approved by the Chanhassen Fire Marsha1 and chanhassen
Mechanical Inspector. . _ ~ :: :.-..-
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Appro'~ed:.Building Official.._- -:.::'i!_:i :' :: i.! :5, eolicy#36-1994- -
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:'.~'-.:' ."-;:~'_::.' }..-.: ::'i:::.':: i~'i;i';,~_.-- ~i~:- Revised:.ll/24/9¢:':~
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The Gev of Chanhassen. A ~rowinr, community with clean lakes, aualitv schools, a charmine doumtown, thrivin~ businesses, and beautiful t~arks. A ereat dace to live, work, and day.
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
7700 MARKET BLVD. PO BOX 147
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(952) 227-1150
FAX: (952) 227-1190
WATER SERVICE INSTALLATION POLICY
FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Revised 6/12/02
1) The Inspections Division shall be responsible for issuance of permits
No permit shall be issued until approval of plans have been obtained
from the following:
a) Engineering Department
b) Fire Marshal
c) Minnesota Department of Health
d) Plumbing Inspector
2)
Mechanical inspectors will do all installation inspections and witness
the
hydrostatic and conductivity tests. Call (952) 227- 1180 to schedule an
inspection.
Inspection and Test Requirements
a) All pipes shall be inspected before being covered. Phone (952)
227- 1180, to schedule inspections. A 24 hour notice is requked.
b) Conductivity test is required. The pipe shall be subjected to
minimum 350 amp test for a period of not less than 5 minutes.
c) Hydrostatic test required. All pipe shall be subjected to a
hydrostatic pressure of 150 PSI for 2 hours. Allowable pressure
drop shall not exceed 1 PSI.
d) Pipe shall not be run under buildings - NFPA 24, 8-3.1.
3) Upon approval of the hydro test, the plumbing inspector shall submit a
copy of the inspection report to the utility superintendent. The
inspection report shall note whether the system is ready for main flush
and drawing of water sample for the bug test.
Water Service Installation 34-1993 Page 1 of 2
4) Water main flushing shall be witnessed by the utility superintendent.
a) Watermain flushing may be scheduled by contacting the utility
superintendent at 474-2086. A 24 hour notice is required.
b) The utility superintendent shall obtain a water sample for a
bacteria test after the main flush and deliver to a testing
company. The contractor shall be responsible for testing costs.
Allow two weeks for testing results to be returned to the City.
c) Upon receiving approval of the water sample test, the utility
superintendent shall submit a copy to each plumbing inspector
and turn water on to the tested and approved sections of the piping.
5) An additional supervised flush and flow test will be required and
witnessed by the Fire Marshal for services supplying fire suppression
systems. The flush and flow test shall be performed in accordance
with 1991 edition of NFPA 13, Sec. 8-2.1. Contact the Chanhassen
Fire Marshal at (952) 227-1150.
6) Watermain installations shall comply with:
a) Minnesota Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715
b) Chanhassen Engineering Department, Watermain Specifications
c) National Fire Protection Association, Chapter 24
7)
Only authorized city employees are permitted to operate city water
control valves. For water turn on or off contact the utility
superintendent by phone (952) 227-1308. A 24 hour notice is required.
Water Service Installation 34-1993 Page 2 of 2
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2003 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7700 MARKET BLVD.
PROPOSAL: Subdivision and Site Plan Review
APPLICANT: Jeff Podergois
LOCATION: 2932 Water Tower Place
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant, Jeff
Podergois request for subdivision approval to create two lots on Lot 1, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park
2nd Addition and site plan review for a 20,000 sq. ft. (expandable to 28,000 sq. ft.) office warehouse on
4.45 acres of property zoned Planned Unit Development, located at 2932 Water Tower Place, and Steiner
Development Inc., Vengra Design.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the applicant's
request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead
the public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses the project.
Questions and Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall during
office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you wish to talk to someone about this project,
please contact Bob at 952-227-1131. If you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have one
copy to the department in advance of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
Notice of this hearing was published in the Chanhassen Villager on April 24, 2003.
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