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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Tom Doll, Kathleen Thomas, Kim Tennyson,
and Lisa Hokkanen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kevin Ellsworth
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner;
and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mary Rabai 7340 Frontier Trail
Vicki Bomben 9260 Talis Circle
Kyle Rose 17352 Frondell Court
PUBLIC HEARING:
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80 WEST 78 STREET: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 20,600 SQUARE FOOT
COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON PROPERTY ZONED HIGHWAY AND BUSINESS SERVICES
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DISTRICT (BH) AND LOCATED AT 80 WEST 78 STREET. APPLICANT: CENTER
COMPANIES, LLC., PLANNING CASE 2012-03.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Doll asked for clarification on the
location of the drop off area and garbage/recycling area. Chairman Aller asked about reaction from
surrounding businesses before inviting the applicant to speak. Ben Merriman with Center Companies,
2025 Coulter Boulevard, Chanhassen addressed conditions in the staff report. Chairman Aller opened the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Thomas moved, Doll seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the
City Council approve the Site Plan for a 20,600 square-foot, one-story retail building, plans prepared
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by MFRA dated 1/4/2012, for property located at 80West 78 Street, and adopt the findings of fact
and recommendation, subject to the following conditions:
Building Official
1. A demolition permit is required for the removal of any existing structures.
2. Complete construction plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the
State of Minnesota.
3. The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
4. Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans are
submitted.
5. The owner and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as possible
to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Planning Commission Summary – February 7, 2012
Forester
1. The line of shrubs along the parking lot on the south property line shall be extended to provide a
buffer for the length of the parking area. The plantings can be incorporated into the rain garden.
2. The applicant shall add an island in the east parking lot containing two overstory trees, minimum
inside width of 10 feet.
3. The applicant shall add one overstory tree to the peninsula in the south parking lot at the
southwest corner of the building.
Water Resources
1.
No final approval of the proposal may be given without the review and approval of the drainage
plans and calculations.
2.
The curb cuts must be increased to a minimum width of five (5) feet to avoid concentrated flow
and resulting scour.
3.
Additional topographic information is required in the area between the two existing ponds in
order to determine the emergency overflow (EOF) elevation of the pond to the west.
4.
The lowest floor elevation of the building must be minimum 18 inches above the established EOF
elevation. A berm may be required on the northwest corner of the drop-off drive in order to
properly divert the EOF water.
5.
Correct the elevations on the filtration basin cross section on page C4.01.
6.
The filtration basin will be privately owned and maintained. A maintenance agreement will be
required by the City.
Engineering
1. Erosion control phasing Gantt chart will need to be completed prior to earth-disturbing activities.
2. The swale along the western property boundary will need to be stabilized per Part IV. B.3 of the
NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit. (Ex. Stabilization of the last 200 lineal feet with 24
hours of connection to a surface water.)
3. Grading should be phased so that the filtration basin is constructed last and is protected from
construction traffic. The streets shall be swept clean nightly or as needed.
Planning
1. The property owner shall combine RLS 59, Tracts A and B into a Zoning Lot. The combination
must be recorded at Carver County prior to issuance of a building permit.
2. The applicant shall provide future circulation information to the easterly properties prior to
council approval. When the parcel to the east redevelops, then the vehicular accesses shall be
constructed.
3. The articulation of the building shall be further enhanced through the use of additional projecting
columns in those areas where the face brick is extended above the windows.
4. The elevations shall be revised to meet City Code requirements for the percentage allowed for
accent material.
5. The fenestration and architectural detailing on the west elevation shall be increased.
6. The architectural detailing and columns shall be continued along the north elevation.
7. Should an exterior trash enclosure be necessary in the future, it shall be screened and constructed
with similar materials to the building.
8. All signage shall comply with City Code and requires a separate sign permit application.
9. The applicant shall provide a bike rack.”
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Planning Commission Summary – February 7, 2012
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
CITY CODE AMENDMENT: CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 20, ZONING
CONCERNING STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITY LIGHT HEIGHT.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller clarified that the recreational
facility light height of 75 feet did not include the light fixture. Commissioner Doll asked why these
changes were being recommended. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the
public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends City
Council adopt the attached ordinance amendment amending Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City
Code regulating the storage of recreational vehicles and recreational facility lights. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Thomas noted the verbatim and summary Minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting dated January 3, 2012 and summary minutes of the Work Session meeting on
January 17, 2012 as presented.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson provided updates on action taken by the City
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Council at their January 9 and January 23 meetings.
Thomas moved, Tennyson seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at
7:25 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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