2. Planned Unit Development-Residential Amendments IOW MEMORANDUM 2
CITY OF TO: Planning Commission
CHANHASSE Bob Generous, Senior Planner
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
SUBJ: Planning Case #2012 -04
Request to Amend Planned Unit Development — Residential (PUD -R)
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
PROPOSED MOTION:
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180 The Planning Commission recommends City Council approve the attached
Fax: 952.227.1190 ordinances rezoning the following Planned Unit Developments:
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160 • Arboretum Village
Fax: 952.227.1170 • Highlands at Bluff Creek
• Liberty on Bluff Creek
Finance • Mission Hills
Phone: 952.2271140
Fax: 952.227.1110
and adopt the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendations.
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120 PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center Staff is recommending revisions to the Planned Unit Development Ordinances
2310 Coulter Boulevard (PUDs) for Arboretum Village, Highlands at Bluff Creek, Liberty on Bluff Creek and
Phone: 952.2271400 Mission Hills to reference the appropriate underlying zoning for the development and
Fax: 952.227.1404 codify the minimum lot requirements. This is the first of six groups of Planned Unit
Planning & Developments — Residential that staff will be presenting for public hearing and
Natural Resources amendment of the existing PUDs.
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110 BACKGROUND
Public Works Staff brought this issue to the Planning Commission on June 21, 2011, September 6,
7901 Park Place 2011 and January 3, 2012. The following discoveries were made after researching
Phone: 952.227.1300 the different ordinances:
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center • The more recent ordinances reference the underlying zoning districts;
Phone: 952.227.1125 however, they may omit language that ties the standards to the rest of the City
Fax: 952.227.1110 Code.
Web Site • The PUD subdivisions created in the 1980s and early 1990s reference the
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us Design Standards as part of the Development Contract, rather than with the
adoption of the Design Standards in the PUD Ordinance.
• Prior to 1980 no design standards or development contracts exist.
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• During the 1970s, any Residential Single - Family development exceeding 25 lots was
required to be processed as a Planned Residential Development, even if the development
complied with all requirements of the standard zoning regulations.
DISCUSSION
The proposed amendments are as follows:
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Amend the zoning standards section to reference City Code and add interior lot line setbacks and
minimum lot requirements based on the actual platting of the lots.
Arboretum Village Zoning Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD neighborhood commercial /mixed- density housing
zone. The use of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a
higher - quality and more - sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground.
Each structure proposed for development shall proceed through site plan review based on the
development standards outlined below. A specific lighting and sign plan shall be submitted
prior to final plat. The Neighborhood Business District regulations shall apply to Lots 1 and 2,
Block 1, Arboretum Shopping Center, except as modified by this ordinance. Except as modified
below, the mixed- density residential development shall comply with the requirements of the
R -8, Mixed Medium - Density Residential District.
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c. Setbacks
The PUD ordinance requires setbacks from roadways and exterior property lines. The
following table displays those setbacks.
Setback Required
From Collector Street 50 feet (70 feet from Hwy 5)
From Exterior Lot Lines 30 feet
Interior Public Right -of -Way 30 feet **
Interior Lot Lines 0 feet
Hard Surface Commercial 70%
Hard Surface Coverage (Total site) 30 %
Parking Setback if screening is provided 10 feet
** Council approval of 10 ft. minimum for residential only in those area adjacent to
public streets except Highways 41, 5 and West 78th Street.
d. Lot Requirements (Residential)
1. Minimum Lot Area (per unit): 835 square feet
2. Minimum Lot Width: 26 feet
3. Minimum Lot Depth: 45 feet
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Highlands at Bluff Creek Zoning Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a townhouse
development consisting of three and four -unit structures for a total of 16 units. The use of the
PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher - quality and
more - sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. Each building
proposed for development shall comply with the development standards outlined below. Except
as modified by the Highlands at Bluff Creek standards below, the development shall
comply with the requirements of the R -8, Mixed Medium Density Residential District.
e. Lot Requirements
1. Minimum Lot Area (per unit): 3,000 square feet
2. Minimum Lot Width: 36 feet
3. Minimum Lot Depth: 85 feet
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Amend ordinance to reference the R -8 district regulations, include interior line setback, note that
hard surface coverage is averaged over the entire development, incorporate the minimum lot
requirements based on the actual platting of the lots, and include the revisions to the building
material and architectural standards that have been approve for the project.
Liberty on Bluff Creek Zoning Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD neighborhood mixed - density housing zone. The use
of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher - quality
and more - sensitive proposal. Except as modified by the Liberty on Bluff Creek standards
below, the development shall comply with the requirements of the R -8, Mixed Medium
Density Residential District.
b. Setbacks
The PUD ordinance requires setbacks from roadways and exterior property lines. The following
table displays those setbacks.
Building Setback Required
From Collector Street 50 feet
From Exterior Lot Lines 30 feet
Interior Lot Lines 0 feet
Interior Public Right -of -Way 30 feet
Hard Surface Coverage (Total site *) 30 %
*Hard surface is averaged over the entire development.
Individual lots may exceed the hard surface coverage limitation.
A minimum 20 -foot driveway is required.
All structures must maintain a 30 -foot setback from the bluff and no grading may occur within
the bluff impact zone (i.e., the bluff and land located within 20 feet from the top of a bluff).
A wetland buffer 16.5 to 20 feet in width (with a minimum average of 16.5 feet) must be
maintained around all wetlands, with the exception of Basin C. A wetland buffer 20 to 30 feet in
width (with a minimum average of 20 feet) must be maintained around Basin C. Wetland buffer
areas should be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the City's wetland ordinance.
All structures must be set back 40 feet from the edge of the wetland buffer. The wetland buffer
setback should be shown on the plans.
c. Lot Requirements
1. Minimum Lot Area (per unit): 1,250 square feet
2. Minimum Lot Width: 25 feet
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3. Minimum Lot Depth: 50 feet
d. Minimum Elevation
The lowest floor elevation of all buildings must be at least three feet above the HWL of the
adjacent ponds.
e. Residential Standards
The following four products may be constructed as approved as shown on design plans dated
September 29 2005, prepared by Westwood Professional Services with the following
modifications:
• Primer Plan changes dated October 14, 2010
• Concord Plan changes dated August 24, 2011
• Chateau Plan changes dated October 11, 2011
Each building permit must conform to the following standards. The following four products may
be constructed as part of the development:
1. Premier Homes
a. Two -Story (with or without basement).
b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and brick
and other masonry material.
c. Colors used shall be similar to the colors represented at the September 29, 2005 City
Council Meeting.
d. Each town house shall consist of 4 & 6 units with 2 -car garages. The garage door shall
be decorative with windows.
e. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as: louvers, dormers, shed or
gable dormers over the patio, etc.
f. All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles.
g. All units shall have access onto an interior street.
h. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or
landscaping.
i. The following are approved revisions to the architectural requirements:
Front
• Wainscot height on garage fronts
• 4" inch trim around the garage door and above the brick/stone
• Windows without grids
• 11 locations for window shutters
• More gables (9) over 2' floor
• Non - operable gable vents removed
• New square footage to clean up roof jogs
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• Brick or block wainscot extends back 2' from front
Rear
• Windows without grids
• 6 new locations for window shutters
• Non - operable gable vents removed
• New square footages to clean up foot jogs
• Two foundation jogs standard (end units)
• No transom over the patio door
2. Regency Homes
a. Two -story buildings with underground parking, buildings are 10 and 12 units.
b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding, vinyl shakes, brick
and stone and other masonry material.
c. Colors used shall be similar to the colors represented at the September 29, 2005 City
Council Meeting.
d. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as louvers, dormers, front
porches, etc.
e. All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles.
f. All units shall have access onto an interior street.
g. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or
landscaping.
h. The following are approved revisions to the architectural requirements:
(Concord)
• Eliminating roof structure over garage door and adding band -board and trim
details around garage doors.
• Replaced single patio door and double window in front elevation with a sliding
patio door.
• All front entries have gable roofs.
• Added shakes and decorative louvers to gable features on the building ends.
• Split face block removed from bottom on rear elevations.
• Color schemes will be maintained as currently shown on site.
• Grids will remain on all windows including those in the garage doors
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3. Majestic homes
a. Three -story lookout town homes (four to seven -unit town homes) with garages in the
rear.
b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and brick
and stone and other masonry material.
c. Colors used shall be earth tones shall be similar to the colors represented at the
September 29, 2005 City Council Meeting.
d. Garage doors shall be decorative and have windows and have a shed roof over door.
e. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as dormers, gable and shed roofs,
porches, pergolas over the porch, etc.
f. All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles.
g. All units shall have access onto an interior street.
h. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or
landscaping.
4. Chateau homes
a. Two -story town homes with tuck -under garage (four to eight -unit town homes).
b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and brick
and stone and other masonry material.
c. Colors used shall be shall be similar to the colors represented at the September 29, 2005
City Council Meeting.
d. Garage doors must be decorative and include windows.
e. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as dormers, bay windows, arched
windows, shutters, etc.
f. All units shall utilize Class A fiberglass /asphalt shingles (230 lb. per sq. inch).
g. All units shall have access onto an interior street.
h. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or
landscaping.
i. The following are approved revisions to the architectural requirements:
• Additional shake siding in the main gable feature on the ends as well as the large
gable on the front and back.
• Eliminating the horizontal trim that was used in the above mentioned gables to
separate the different materials to that used to be present.
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Amend the zoning standards section to reference City Code and add interior lot line setbacks,
minimum lot requirements based on the actual platting of the lots and permit the use of LED
lighting.
Mission Hills Zoning Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD neighborhood commercial /mixed density housing
zone. The use of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a
higher quality and more sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground.
Each structure proposed for development shall proceed through site plan review based on the
development standards outlined below. Except as modified by the Mission Hills standards
below, the mixed density housing development shall comply with the requirements of the R -8,
Mixed Medium Density District and the single- family detached housing shall comply with the
RSF, Single- Family Residential District. Except as modified by the Mission Hills standards
below, the commercial development shall comply with the Neighborhood Business District,
BN.
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c. Setbacks
In the PUD standards, the building setback for commercial is 50 feet from any public right -of-
way. The commercial parking setback shall be 35 feet from any Public Right -of -Way and/ or
interior property line. There shall be a buffer separating the residential portion from the
commercial portion of the site. This buffer shall be in the form of a berm and landscaping.
The following setbacks shall be observed:
Residential Commercial
Street Commercial Residential Parking Parking
Building Setback Building Setback Setback Setback
Hwy. 101 50' 50' 20' 35'
Hwy. 212 50' 50' 20' 35'
West 86th Street 50' 30' 20' 35'
Interior Lot Lines 0 0 0 35'
d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
Minimum Lot Size multi - family units:
Mission Hills: As approved on October 24, 1994 in the Plat of Mission Hills; Mission Hills
Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 9 Supplemental filed April
10, 1996; Mission Hills Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 10
Supplemental filed April 10, 1996; Mission Hills Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest
Community No. 8, 11 Supplemental filed May 7, 1996; and Mission Hills Villas, A
Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 12 Supplemental filed May 20, 1996;
Mission Hills 2 " Addition: Area: 2,100 sq. ft.
Width: 46 ft.
Depth: 47 ft.
h. Lighting
1. All light fixtures shall be shielded high pressure sodium or LED fixtures. Light level for
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site lighting shall be no more than /z candle at the property line. This does not apply to
street lighting. The maximum height of a residential street light shall not exceed 15 feet.
Light fixtures within the outlot shall not exceed 25 feet.
2. Glare, whether direct or reflected, as differentiated from general illumination shall not be
visible beyond the limits of the site from which it originates.
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3. Lights shall be on a photoelectric cell to turn them on and off automatically as activated
by yearly conditions.
4. The outlot light poles shall be corten, shoe box light standards.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Planned Unit Development —
Residential zoning ordinance amendments (rezonings) for Arboretum Village, Highlands at Bluff
Creek, Liberty on Bluff Creek and Mission Hills; and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Findings of Fact and Recommendation: Arboretum Village, Highlands at Bluff Creek,
Liberty on Bluff Creek and Mission Hills.
2. Arboretum Village PUD ordinance.
3. Highlands at Bluff Creek PUD ordinance.
4. Liberty on Bluff Creek PUD ordinance.
5. Mission Hills PUD ordinance.
6. Notice of Public Hearing to Villager
7. Letter from Brian Klingelhutz (on behalf of Al Klingelhutz) dated April 10, 2012.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of City of Chanhassen for rezoning of Arboretum Village to Planned Unit
Development — Residential and Planned Unit Development - Commercial.
On April 17, 2012, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of the City of Chanhassen for amending the Planned Unit
Development — Residential zoning of the property to incorporate references to the Chanhassen
City Code and minimum lot standards. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
the proposed rezoning preceded by published notice. The Planning Commission heard testimony
from all interested persons wishing to speak and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development — Residential and Planned
Unit Development — Commercial.
2. The ro is guided in the Land Use Plan for Residential Medium Density and
P pe rtY g ty
Commercial uses.
3. The legal description of the property is: Arboretum Village, Arboretum Village 2nd
Addition and Arboretum Village Coach Homes.
4. The Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider six (6) possible
adverse affects of the proposed amendment. The six (6) affects and our findings
regarding them are:
a) The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City
Comprehensive Plan by implementing the land use and housing goals of the city.
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b) The proposed use is or will be compatible with the present and future land uses of
the area.
c) The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained in the
Zoning Ordinance.
d) The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is
proposed.
e) The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the city's service capacity.
f) Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property.
5. The planning report #12 -04 dated April 17, 2012, prepared by Robert Generous is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
rezoning.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 17 day of April, 2012.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of the City of Chanhassen for rezoning of Highlands at Bluff Creek to Planned Unit
Development — Residential.
On April 17, 2012, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of the City of Chanhassen for amending the Planned Unit
Development — Residential zoning of the property to incorporate references to the Chanhassen
City Code and minimum lot standards. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
the proposed rezoning preceded by published notice. The Planning Commission heard testimony
from all interested persons wishing to speak and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development — Residential.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Residential Medium Density use.
3. The legal description of the property is: Highlands at Bluff Creek.
4. The Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider six (6) possible
adverse affects of the proposed amendment. The six (6) affects and our findings
regarding them are:
a) The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City
Comprehensive Plan by implementing the land use and housing goals of the city.
b) The proposed use is or will be compatible with the present and future land uses of
the area.
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c) The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained in the
Zoning Ordinance.
d) The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is
proposed.
e) The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the city's service capacity.
f) Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property.
5. The planning report #12 -04 dated April 17, 2012, prepared by Robert Generous is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
rezoning.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 17 day of April, 2012.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of the City of Chanhassen for rezoning of Liberty on Bluff Creek to Planned Unit
Development — Residential.
On April 17, 2012, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of the City of Chanhassen for amending the Planned Unit
Development — Residential zoning of the property to incorporate references to the Chanhassen
City Code, minimum lot standards and revised architectural standards. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed rezoning preceded by published notice.
The Planning Commission heard testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak and
now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development — Residential.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Residential Medium Density use.
3. The legal description of the property is: Liberty on Bluff Creek.
4. The Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider six (6) possible
adverse affects of the proposed amendment. The six (6) affects and our findings
regarding them are:
a) The ro osed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
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provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City
Comprehensive Plan by implementing the land use and housing goals of the city.
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b) The proposed use is or will be compatible with the present and future land uses of
the area.
c) The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained in the
Zoning Ordinance.
d) The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is
proposed.
e) The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the city's service capacity.
f) Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property.
5. The planning report #12 -04 dated April 17, 2012, prepared by Robert Generous is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
rezoning.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 1 cn
y g s s 7 day of April, 2012.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of City of Chanhassen rezoning of Mission Hills to Planned Unit Development —
Residential and Planned Unit Development - Commercial.
On April 17, 2012, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled
meeting to consider the application of the City of Chanhassen for amending the Planned Unit
Development — Residential zoning of the property to incorporate references to the Chanhassen
City Code and minimum lot standards. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
the proposed rezoning preceded by published notice. The Planning Commission heard testimony
from all interested persons wishing to speak and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development — Residential and Planned
Unit Development — Commercial.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Residential Low Density, Residential
Medium Density and Mixed Use uses.
3. The legal description of the property is: Mission Hills and Mission Hills 2 Addition.
4. The Zoning Ordinance directs the Planning Commission to consider six (6) possible
adverse affects of the proposed amendment. The six (6) affects and our findings
regarding them are:
a) The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City
Comprehensive Plan by implementing the land use and housing goals of the city.
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b) The proposed use is or will be compatible with the present and future land uses of
the area.
c) The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained in the
Zoning Ordinance.
d) The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is
proposed.
e) The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the city's service capacity.
f) Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property.
5. The planning report #12 -04 dated April 17, 2012, prepared by Robert Generous is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
rezoning.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 17 day of April, 2012.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE,
BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code, the City's zoning ordinance, is hereby
amended by rezoning all property within Arboretum Village to Planned Unit Development —
Residential and Planned Unit Development within Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Arboretum Shopping
Center.
Section 2. The rezoning of this property incorporates the following development design
standards:
Arboretum Village Zoning Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD neighborhood commercial/mixed density- housing
zone. The use of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a
higher quality and more sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground.
Each structure proposed for development shall proceed through site plan review based on the
development standards outlined below. A specific lighting and sign plan shall be submitted
prior to final plat. The Neighborhood Business District regulations shall apply to Lots 1 and 2,
Block 1, Arboretum Shopping Center, except as modified by this ordinance. Except as modified
below, the mixed density residential development shall comply with the requirements of the
R -8, Mixed Medium Density Residential District.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses within the neighborhood commercial zone should be limited to appropriate
commercial and service uses consistent with the neighborhood. 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
Planning Director shall make that interpretation. The type of uses to be provided on this outlot
shall be low- intensity neighborhood- oriented retail and service establishments to meet daily
needs of residents. Such uses may include the following:
• Small to medium -sized restaurant without drive -thru windows unless they meet the
following standards:
Drive -thru facilities on Lot 2, Block 1, Arboretum Shopping Center for any use shall
comply with the following standards:
(a) They shall not be located adjacent to any residential lot lines.
(b) They shall be provided with a suitable visual screen from adjacent properties.
(c) Stacking shall be provided within applicable parking lot setbacks.
(d) Stacking shall meet the following standards:
(1) Fast Food Restaurant: six cars per aisle.
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(2) Banks: three cars per aisle.
(3) Pharmacy: two cars per aisle.
(4) All other uses: two cars per aisle.
(e) The City may require a vehicle stacking study to determine whether more or less
stacking shall be required for a particular use.
(f) Stacking areas shall not interfere with vehicular circulation in the parking lot nor
encroach into any required drive aisles.
(g) Speaker or intercom system shall not be audible at the property line.
(h) A Restaurant with a drive -thru may not exceed 1,550 square feet in area.
• Office
• Day care
• Neighborhood scale commercial
• Convenience store
• Churches
• Other similar type and scale uses as described in the Comprehensive Plan.
No single use shall exceed 5,000 square feet.
c. Setbacks
The PUD ordinance requires setbacks from roadways and exterior property lines. The following
table displays those setbacks.
Setback Required
From Collector Street 50 feet (70 feet from
Hwy 5)
From Exterior Lot Lines 30 feet
Interior Public Right -of -Way 30 feet **
Interior Lot Lines 0 feet
Hard Surface Commercial 70%
Hard Surface Coverage (Total site) 30 %
Parking Setback if screening is 10 feet
provided
** Council approval of 10 ft. minimum for residential only in those area adjacent to public
streets except Highways 41, 5 and West 78 Street.
d. Lot Requirements (Residential)
1. Minimum Lot Area (per unit): 835 square feet
2. Minimum Lot Width: 26 feet
3. Minimum Lot Depth: 45 feet
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e. Building Materials and Design
COMMERCIAL
1. All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Brick shall be used as the principal
material and must be approved to assure uniformity with the residential uses.
2. Metal standing seam siding will not be approved except as support material to one of the
above materials.
3. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure.
4. All roof - mounted equipment shall be screened by pitched roofs. Wood screen fences are
prohibited. Screening shall consist of compatible materials.
5. All buildings on the commercial site shall have a pitched roof line.
6. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building.
RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
The plans propose five products. Each product must conform to the following standards:
1. Club Homes (Rambler attached two -unit town homes)
• One -level town homes (with or without basement).
• Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and
brick.
• Colors used shall be earth tones such as soft gray, creamy white, pearl gray, shell
white, etc.).
• Each town house shall consist of two units. One unit will have a side - loaded garage
and the other will have a front- loaded garage.
• Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as arched louvers, dormers,
etc.
• All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles.
• Each unit shall have a minimum of 1 overstory tree within its front landscape yard.
• All units shall have access onto an interior street.
• All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building
or landscaping.
2. Manor Homes (three to four -unit town homes)
• Split -level town homes with basement.
• Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding, vinyl shakes,
brick and stone.
• Colors used shall be earth tones such as soft gray, creamy white, pearl gray, shell
white, etc.
• Each town house shall consist of three or four units. No more than two garage doors
may be adjacent to each other.
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• Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as round louvers, dormers,
etc.
• All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles.
• Each unit shall have a minimum of 1 overstory tree within its front landscape yard.
• All units shall have access onto an interior street.
• All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building
or landscaping.
3. Coach Homes
• Two -story town homes (four to six -unit town homes).
• Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and
brick.
• Colors used shall be earth tones such as soft gray, creamy white, pearl gray, shell
white, etc.
• Each town house shall consist of four or six units. Garage doors must be separated
from each other by entryways.
• Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as dormers, etc.
• All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles.
• Each unit shall have a minimum of 1 over story tree within its front landscape yard.
• All units shall have access onto an interior street.
• All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building
or landscaping.
4. Village Homes
• Two -story town homes with tuck -under garage (four to eight -unit town homes).
• Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and
brick.
• Colors used shall be earth tones such as soft gray, creamy white, pearl gray, shell
white, etc.
• Each town house shall consist of four to eight units. Garage doors must be staggered.
• Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as dormers, bay windows,
arched windows, shutters, etc.
• All units shall utilize Class A fiberglass /asphalt shingles (2301b. per sq. inch).
• Each unit shall have a minimum of 1 overstory tree within its front landscape yard.
• All units shall have access onto an interior street.
• All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building
or landscaping.
• Changes to building detail plans dated January 16, 2001 shall be required.
• A design palette shall be approved for the entire project. The palette shall include
colors for siding, shakes, shutters, shingles, brick and stone.
The following design standards shall be incorporated in the development:
a. Vinyl shakes are an acceptable material on all home styles.
b. Prohibit shiplap siding.
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c. Specify that all buildings use UL Class A asphalt/fiberglass shingle, 230 pounds or better.
d. All foundation walls shall be screened by landscaping or retaining walls.
e. Central air conditioning shall be included in the base price of all homes per the EAW
noise abatement recommendation.
f. The percent of brick and other materials for each building style shall be built as per
Attachment A.
g. Commercial design standards shall prohibit standing seam siding as a curtain wall.
h. The applicant shall provide benches in the tot lot areas.
i. No adjacent unit shall have the same front elevation colors or architectural styles with
any four types of homes. Materials to be consistent with the Arboretum Village elevation
materials dated 2 -7 -01.
f. Signage Criteria
COMMERCIAL
Monument Sign
1. Lot 1 shall not contain any monument signs. In return, the applicant shall be permitted to
place a 10 -foot high sign with a maximum area of 48 square feet along Highway 5 on Lot
2.
a. An electronic message center sign may be permitted as part of the 48 square -foot sign
display area in lieu of alternative temporary signage and shall comply with the
following standards:
i. No electronic message center sign may be erected that, by reason of position,
shape, movement or color interferes with the proper functioning of a traffic
sign, signal or which otherwise constitutes a traffic hazard.
ii. Electronic message center displays shall not exceed 5,000 Nits between the
hours of civil sunrise and civil sunset and shall not exceed 500 Nits between
the hours of civil sunset and civil sunrise.
iii. Electronic message center signs shall not cause direct glare nor become a
distraction due to excessive brightness.
iv. The lamp wattage and luminance level in candelas per square meter (Nits)
shall be provided at the time of permit applications.
v. There shall be no electronic message center signs in the front setback area
within 50 feet of a street intersection (as measured from intersecting right-of-
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way lines) or within 125 feet of a residential district, except where lighting for
such sign is indirect or diffused and in no way constitutes a traffic hazard.
vi. Electronic and non - electronic message center sign display area used on a sign
shall not exceed a total of 40 square feet or 25 percent of the allowable sign
area, whichever is less. The message displayed on electronic message center
signs shall be depicted in one statement and not a continuing sentence or flow
of information. Flashing, special effects or animated scenes on electronic
reader boards shall be prohibited.
vii. Electronic message center sign LED display use for signs within 500 feet of
single - family residential homes shall be limited to the hours between 6:00
a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
viii. Temporary signage other than that depicted on the LED display is prohibited
for tenants on Lot 1.
2. Lot 2 will contain one monument sign at the intersection of Highway 5 and Century
Boulevard. The height of the sign shall not exceed 5 feet with an area of 24 square feet.
3. All signs shall be built of materials similar to those used on the exterior of the buildings
and complement their architectural design. The signs must maintain a minimum 10 -foot
setback from the property lines.
Wall Mounted Signs
1. Building "A" shall be permitted signage along the south and west elevations only.
2. Building `B" shall be permitted signage along the west and south elevations only.
3. The gas pump canopy shall not be permitted to have any signage.
4. The carwash shall be permitted to have one sign along the south or east elevation.
5. All signs require a separate permit.
6. The signage will have consistency throughout the development and add an architectural
accent to the buildings. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials and
heights.
7. Back -lit individual letter signs are permitted. Individual letters may not exceed 30 inches
in height.
8. Only the name and logo of the business occupying the building will be permitted on the
sign.
9. The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting the signs on the site. A detailed
sign plan incorporating the method of lighting, acceptable to staff should be provided
prior to requesting a sign permit.
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Section 3. The zoning map of the City of Chanhassen shall not be republished to show the
aforesaid zoning, but the Clerk shall appropriately mark the zoning map on file in the Clerk's Office
for the purpose of indicating the rezoning hereinabove provided for in this ordinance, and all of the
notations, references, and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference
and made a part of this ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 20_, by the City Council of the City
of Chanhassen, Minnesota
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
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ARBORETUM VILLAGE ELEVATION MATERIALS
CHANHASSEN, MN
2/7/01
TYPE OF HOME CONFIGURATION MATERIAL
SQ. FT. % OF ELEVATION
CLUB HOME ELEVATION #1
OVERALL 644
GARAGE DOORS
SIDING, SHAKE &TRM 116 18°!0
16
WINDOW 16%
BRICK .100 16 °Jo
312 48%
ELEVATION #2 OVERALL
GARAGE DOORS 116
SIDING, SHAKE & TRM 116 15%
5
WINDOW 427 55%
STONE 84 g%
156 20%
COACH HOME 6 -UNIT OVERALL
BRICK OR STONE 1462
165
GARAGE DOOR 1 %
DOOR AND WINDOW 348 24%
SIDING, SHAKE & TRM 561 27%
38%
4 -UNIT OVERALL
BRICK OR STONE 954
GARAGE DOORS 162 1%
DOOR AND WINDOW 232
326 4%
308
SIDING, SHAKE & TRM 2 /a
32%
MANOR HOME
4 -UNIT OVERALL 2034
BRICK OR STONE
DOOR AND WINDOW 356 13%
94 5%
GARAGE DOOR 464
S=DINF, SHAKE & TRM 1120 54 �
3-UNIT OVERALL
BRICK OR STONE 1522
DOOR AND WINDOW 90 9%
GARAGE DOOR 291 19%
SIDING, SHAKE & TRM 3493 8 23%
793 52%
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TYPE OF HOME CONFIGURATION MATERIAL,
SQ. FT. % OF ELEVATION
VILLAGE HOME 8 -UNIT
OVERALL 3677
DOOR AND WINDOW 880 24%
GARAGE DOOR
BRICK 504 14%
284 8%
ROOF 131 4%
SIDING, SHAKE & TRM 1878 50%
6 -UNIT OVERALL . 2845
DOOR AND WINDOW 642 23%
GARAGE DOOR 378 13%
BRICK 284 10%
ROOF
SIDING, SHAKE &TRM 1448 51!°
4-UNIT OVERALL 1924
DOOR AND WINDOW
404 21%
GARAGE DOOR 252 13%
BRICK 180 9%
ROOF 55 3%
SIDING, SHAKE & TRM 1033 54%
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE,
BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code, the City's zoning ordinance, is hereby
amended by rezoning all property within Highlands at Bluff Creek to Planned Unit Development -
Residential.
Section 2. The rezoning of this property incorporates the following development design
standards:
Highlands at Bluff Creek Zoning Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a townhouse
development consisting of three and four -unit structures for a total of 16 units. The use of the
PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher - quality and
more - sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. Each building
proposed for development shall comply with the development standards outlined below. Except
as modified by the Highlands at Bluff Creek standards below, the development shall
comply with the requirements of the R -8, Mixed Medium Density Residential District.
b. Permitted Uses
Three and four -unit townhouse structures (16 units total).
Accessory Use (on Outlot B only)
Gazebo
Maintenance Shed
Picnic Shelter
Project Identification Sign
Retaining Wall
School Bus Shelter
Sidewalks
Street, Private
c. Setbacks
The following building setbacks shall apply
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West 78 Street 50 ft.
TH 41 50 ft.
Perimeter of townhouse lot (front, rear and end) 0 ft.
Development Perimeter Property Line 30 ft.
Bluff Creek Primary Zone (Outlot A) 20 ft ., with the first 10 ft. as buffer
d. Development Site Coverage and Building Height
1. The standard for hard surface coverage is 30% for the overall development.
2. The maximum building height shall be two stories /35 feet.
e. Lot Requirements
1. Minimum Lot Area (per unit): 3,000 square feet
2. Minimum Lot Width: 36 feet
3. Minimum Lot Depth: 85 feet
f. Building Materials and Design
1. The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural
standards and site design.
2. All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Materials used shall be from the
approved material pallet.
3. All exterior equipment shall be screened by walls or landscaping.
g. Site Landscaping and Screening
1. All buffer landscaping, including boulevard landscaping, shall be installed when the
adjacent grading and construction is completed.
2. Native species shall be incorporated into site landscaping, whenever possible.
h. Signage
1. One project identification sign shall be permitted for the development at the entrance on
West 78 Street. Project identification signs shall not exceed 24 square feet in sign
display area nor be greater than five feet in height. The sign treatment is an element of
the architecture and thus should reflect the quality of the development.
2. Signage shall be comprised of individual dimensional letters and logos.
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i. Lighting
1. A shoe box fixture with decorative natural colored pole shall be used throughout the
development for area lighting.
2. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 1/2
candle at the project perimeter property line.
Section 3. The zoning map of the City of Chanhassen shall not be republished to show
the aforesaid zoning, but the Clerk shall appropriately mark the zoning map on file in the Clerk's
Office for the purpose of indicating the rezoning hereinabove provided for in this ordinance, and
all of the notations, references, and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by
reference and made a part of this ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 20_, by the City Council of the City
of Chanhassen, Minnesota
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE,
BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code, the City's zoning ordinance, is hereby
amended by rezoning all property within Liberty on Bluff Creek to Planned Unit Development -
Residential.
Section 2. The rezoning of this property incorporates the following development design
standards:
Liberty on Bluff Creek Zoning Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD neighborhood mixed - density housing zone. The use
of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher - quality
and more - sensitive proposal. Except as modified by the Liberty on Bluff Creek standards
below, the development shall comply with the requirements of the R -8, Mixed Medium
Density Residential District.
b. Setbacks
The PUD ordinance requires setbacks from roadways and exterior property lines. The following
table displays those setbacks.
Building Setback Required
From Collector Street 50 feet
From Exterior Lot Lines 30 feet
Interior Lot Lines 0 feet
Interior Public Right -of -Way 30 feet
Hard Surface Coverage (Total site *) 30 %
*Hard surface is averaged over the entire development.
Individual lots may exceed the hard surface coverage limitation.
A minimum 20 -foot driveway is required.
All structures must maintain a 30 -foot setback from the bluff and no grading may occur within
the bluff impact zone (i.e., the bluff and land located within 20 feet from the top of a bluff).
A wetland buffer 16.5 to 20 feet in width (with a minimum average of 16.5 feet) must be
maintained around all wetlands, with the exception of Basin C. A wetland buffer 20 to 30 feet in
width (with a minimum average of 20 feet) must be maintained around Basin C. Wetland buffer
areas should be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the City's wetland ordinance.
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All structures must be set back 40 feet from the edge of the wetland buffer. The wetland buffer
setback should be shown on the plans.
c. Lot Requirements
1. Minimum Lot Area (per unit): 1,250 square feet
2. Minimum Lot Width: 25 feet
3. Minimum Lot Depth: 50 feet
d. Minimum Elevation
The lowest floor elevation of all buildings must be at least three feet above the HWL of the
adjacent ponds.
e. Residential Standards
The following four products may be constructed as approved as shown on design plans dated
September 29 2005, prepared by Westwood Professional Services with the following
modifications:
• Primer Plan changes dated October 14, 2010
• Concord Plan changes dated August 24, 2011
• Chateau Plan changes dated October 11, 2011
Each building permit must conform to the following standards. The following four products may
be constructed as part of the development:
1. Premier Homes
a. Two -Story (with or without basement).
b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and brick
and other masonry material.
c. Colors used shall be similar to the colors represented at the September 29, 2005 City
Council Meeting.
d. Each town house shall consist of 4 & 6 units with 2 -car garages. The garage door shall
be decorative with windows.
e. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as: louvers, dormers, shed or
gable dormers over the patio, etc.
f. All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles.
g. All units shall have access onto an interior street.
h. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or
landscaping.
i. The following are approved revisions to the architectural requirements:
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Front
• Wainscot height on garage fronts
• 4" inch trim around the garage door and above the brick/stone
• Windows without grids
• 11 locations for window shutters
• More gables (9) over 2" floor
• Non - operable gable vents removed
• New square footage to clean up roof jogs
• Brick or block wainscot extends back 2' from front
Rear
• Windows without grids
• 6 new locations for window shutters
• Non - operable gable vents removed
• New square footages to clean up foot jogs
• Two foundation jogs standard (end units)
• No transom over the patio door
2. Regency Homes
a. Two -story buildings with underground parking, buildings are 10 and 12 units.
b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding, vinyl shakes, brick
and stone and other masonry material.
c. Colors used shall be similar to the colors represented at the September 29, 2005 City
Council Meeting.
d. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as louvers, dormers, front
porches, etc.
e. All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles.
f. All units shall have access onto an interior street.
g. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or
landscaping.
h. The following are approved revisions to the architectural requirements:
(Concord)
• Eliminating roof structure over garage door and adding band -board and trim
details around garage doors.
• Replaced single patio door and double window in front elevation with a sliding
patio door.
• All front entries have gable roofs.
• Added shakes and decorative louvers to gable features on the building ends.
• Split face block removed from bottom on rear elevations.
• Color schemes will be maintained as currently shown on site.
• Grids will remain on all windows including those in the garage doors
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3. Majestic homes
a. Three -story lookout town homes (four to seven -unit town homes) with garages in the
rear.
b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and brick
and stone and other masonry material.
c. Colors used shall be earth tones shall be similar to the colors represented at the
September 29, 2005 City Council Meeting.
d. Garage doors shall be decorative and have windows and have a shed roof over door.
e. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as dormers, gable and shed roofs,
porches, pergolas over the porch, etc.
f. All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles.
g. All units shall have access onto an interior street.
h. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or
landscaping.
4. Chateau homes
a. Two -story town homes with tuck -under garage (four to eight -unit town homes).
b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and brick
and stone and other masonry material.
c. Colors used shall be shall be similar to the colors represented at the September 29, 2005
City Council Meeting.
d. Garage doors must be decorative and include windows.
e. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as dormers, bay windows, arched
windows, shutters, etc.
f. All units shall utilize Class A fiberglass /asphalt shingles (230 lb. per sq. inch).
g. All units shall have access onto an interior street.
h. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or
landscaping.
i. The following are approved revisions to the architectural requirements:
• Additional shake siding in the main gable feature on the ends as well as the large
gable on the front and back.
• Eliminating the horizontal trim that was used in the above mentioned gables to
separate the different materials to that used to be present.
Section 3. The zoning map of the City of Chanhassen shall not be republished to show the
aforesaid zoning, but the Clerk shall appropriately mark the zoning map on file in the Clerk's Office
for the purpose of indicating the rezoning hereinabove provided for in this ordinance, and all of the
notations, references, and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference
and made a part of this ordinance.
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Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 20 by the- City Council of the City
of Chanhassen, Minnesota
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE,
BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 20 of the Chanhassen City Code, the City's zoning ordinance, is hereby
amended by rezoning all property within Mission Hills to Planned Unit Development for Outlot E,
Mission Hills, and Planned Unit Development — Residential for the rest of Mission Hills..
Section 2. The rezoning of this property incorporates the following development design
standards:
Mission Hills Zoning Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD neighborhood commercial /mixed density housing
zone. The use of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a
higher quality and more sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground.
Each structure proposed for development shall proceed through site plan review based on the
development standards outlined below. Except as modified by the Mission Hills standards
below, the mixed density housing development shall comply with the requirements of the R -8,
Mixed Medium Density District and the single - family detached housing shall comply with the
RSF, Single- Family Residential District. Except as modified by the Mission Hills standards
below, the commercial development shall comply with the Neighborhood Business District,
BN.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses within the neighborhood commercial zone should be limited to appropriate
commercial and service uses consistent with the neighborhood. 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
Planning Director shall make that interpretation. The type of uses to be provided on this outlot
shall be low intensity neighborhood oriented retail and service establishments to meet daily needs
of residents. Such uses may include small to medium sized restaurant (no drive -thru windows),
office, day care, neighborhood scale commercial, convenience store, churches, or other similar
type and scale uses.
c. Setbacks
In the PUD standards, the building setback for commercial is 50 feet from any public right -of-
way. The commercial parking setback shall be 35 feet from any Public Right -of -Way and/ or
interior property line. There shall be a buffer separating the residential portion from the
commercial portion of the site. This buffer shall be in the form of a berm and landscaping.
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The following setbacks shall be observed:
Residential Commercial
Street Commercial Residential Parking Parking
Building Setback Building Setback Setback Setback
Hwy. 101 50' 50' 20' 35'
Hwy. 212 50' 50' 20' 35'
West 86th Street 50' 30' 20' 35'
Interior Lot Lines 0 0 0 35'
d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
Minimum Lot Size multi - family units:
Mission Hills: As approved on October 24, 1994 in the Plat of Mission Hills; Mission Hills
Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 9 Supplemental filed April
10, 1996; Mission Hills Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 10
Supplemental filed April 10, 1996; Mission Hills Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest
Community No. 8, 11 Supplemental filed May 7, 1996; and Mission Hills Villas, A
Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 12 Supplemental filed May 20, 1996;
Mission Hills 2 " Addition: Area: 2,100 sq. ft.
Width: 46 ft.
Depth: 47 ft.
BLOCK USE Net Lot Density Hard
Area Surface
Coverage
Outlot Commercial 7.72 acres
1 138 Multi- Family units 18.00 acres 7.66 37%
2 &3 16 Single - Family units 8.55 acres 2.24
4 56 Multi - Family units 8.92 acres 6.28 43.2%
ROW Street and court 1.17 acres
West 86th St Right -of -Way 2.23 acres
Hwy 212 and 101 Right -of -Way 18.68 acres
TOTAL AREA 61.67+
COMMERCIAL
1. All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Masonry material shall be used. Color
shall be introduced through colored block or panels.
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2. Brick may be used and must be approved to assure uniformity.
3. Block shall have a weathered face or be polished, fluted, or broken face.
4. Concrete may be poured in place, tilt -up or pre -cast, and shall be finished in stone, textured
or coated.
5. Metal standing seam siding will not be approved except as support material to one of the
above materials or curtain wall on office components.
6. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure.
7. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by pitched roofs. Wood screen fences are
prohibited. Screening shall consist of compatible materials.
8. All buildings on the Outlot shall have a pitched roof line.
9. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building.
RESIDENTIAL
1. Building exterior material shall be a combination of prepainted 5" aluminum siding and
brick.
2. Arched transoms and soffit returns shall be used over the entries of the one story units and
horizontal transom windows over the 2 story windows. Introduce some variation among the
buildings through the shape of windows, adding louvers, shifting entry ways, and adding
dormers.
3. Colors used shall be earth tones such as soft gray, creamy white, pearl gray, shell white, etc.).
4. Each unit shall have a minimum of 1 overstory tree within its front yard.
5. All units shall have access onto an interior street and not 86th Street.
f. Site Landscaping and Screening
The planting plans prepared for the site are intended to create a strong sense of street tree
plantings using overstory deciduous trees such as Summit Ash, Linden, and Sugar Maple.
Highways 101 and 212 will be buffered with a combination of overstory evergreen trees and
ornamental deciduous trees. The outdoor private living areas will be buffered with the use of
evergreen trees. The wetland will be highlighted with the introduction of native wetland species.
In addition, to adhere to the higher quality of development as spelled out in the PUD zone, all
loading areas shall be screened. Each lot for development shall submit a separate landscaping
plan as a part of the site plan review process. Berms of 2 to 3 feet high shall be added along the
Highway 101 and 212 right -of -way. These berms shall be seeded and/or sodded and bushes and
trees shall be planted on them. All disturbed areas within the single family lots shall be seeded
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and/or sodded. Two trees with a minimum of a 21/2 inch caliper shall be planted within the front
yard setback. These two trees shall consist of one overstory evergreen tree and one ornamental
deciduous tree.
1. All open spaces and non - parking lot surfaces (outlot) shall be landscaped, or covered with
plantings and/or lawn material.
2. Outdoor storage is prohibited.
3. Loading areas shall be screened from public right -of -ways. Wing wall may be required
where deemed appropriate.
4. The Outlot shall be seeded and maintained in a weed free condition in all areas proposed for
future development.
g. Signage
COMMERCIAL
One monument sign shall be permitted for the outlot and one monument sign for the residential
section of the PUD.
1. All businesses built within the outlot shall share one monument sign. Monument signage
shall be subject to the monument standards in the sign ordinance.
2. Wall signs are permitted on no more that 2 street frontages. The total of each wall mounted
sign display areas shall not exceed (24 square feet).
3. All signs require a separate permit.
4. The signage will have consistency throughout the development and shall tie the building
materials to be consistent with the signs. Signs shall be an architectural feature, they shall
not be solely mounted on a pole of a foundation.
5. Consistency in signage sh ll relate y a e ate to color, size, materials, and heights.
6. No illuminated signs within the outlot may be viewed from the residential section of the
PUD.
7. Only back -lit individual letter signs are permitted.
8. Individual letters may not exceed 3 feet in height.
9. Only the name and logo of the business occupying the unit will be permitted on the sign.
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RESIDENTIAL
One monument identification sign shall be permitted for the residential development. The sign
may not exceed 24 square feet in area and 5 feet in height.
h. Lighting
1. All light fixtures shall be shielded high pressure sodium or LED fixtures. Light level for site
lighting shall be no more than %2 foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street
lighting. The maximum height of a residential street light shall not exceed 15 feet. Light
fixtures within the outlot shall not exceed 25 feet.
2. Glare, whether direct or reflected, as differentiated from general illumination shall not be
visible beyond the limits of the site from which it originates.
3. Lights shall be on a photoelectric cell to turn them on and off automatically as activated by
yearly conditions.
4. The outlot light poles shall be corten, shoe box light standards.
Section 3. The zoning map of the City of Chanhassen shall not be republished to show the
aforesaid zoning, but the Clerk shall appropriately mark the zoning map on file in the Clerk's Office
for the purpose of indicating the rezoning hereinabove provided for in this ordinance, and all of the
notations, references, and other information shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference
and made a part of this ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 20_, by the City Council of the City
of Chanhassen, Minnesota
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on )
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING CASE NO. 2012-04
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a
public hearing on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Chanhassen
City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request to amend the
following Planned Unit Developments- Residential:
Planned Unit Development Location
Arboretum Village Arboretum Village (all additions)
Highlands at Bluff Creek Highlands at Bluff Creek (all parcels)
Liberty on Bluff Creek Liberty on Bluff Creek (all additions)
Mission Hills Mission Hills (all additions)
Applicant: City of Chanhassen.
A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review on the City's web
site at www.ci. chanhassen .mn.us /sery /plan/12- 04.html or at City Hall during regular business
hours. All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions
with respect to this proposal.
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
Email: benerous@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Phone: 952- 227 -1131
(Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on April 5, 2012)
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