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PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is proposing site plan approval for a 19,490 sq. ft. office/warehouse building on Lot
3, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition. There is a potential future expansion area
to the north of the proposed building. The applicant has stated that the second building will be a
"mirror image" of the proposal. The PUD standards permit two buildings on one parcel. The
second building will have to proceed through the site plan review process prior to construction.
The building is proposed to be constructed using rock face or textured block. The PUD requires
that all walls shall be given added architectural interest through building design or appropriate
landscaping. The proposal is compatible with the single family residential subdivision to the
south with the slope of the roof and the donners that act as an accent. The building footprint is
essentially L-shaped. The proposal contains eight interior parking stalls. The garage is accessed
via a door on the north side of the building.
The preliminary plat for Chanhassen Business Center was approved on January 13, 1992. The
subject building is proposed to be constructed on Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center
3rd Addition, which was approved September 25, 1995.
Staff believes that the proposed development meets the standards established as part of the PUD
and is recommending approval of the site plan subject to the conditions contained in this report.
BACKGROUND
On January 13, 1992, the City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Chanhassen
Business Center as shown on the attached site plan. The PUD was amended on February 8, 1993
to allow for a church as a permitted use and the final plat for phase I of the project was approved.
On April 24, 1995, the Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition, subdividing Outlot C into 7
lots, was approved by the city.
On September 25, 1995, the City Council approved the replat of Outlot A into 4 lots, Chanhassen
Business Center 3rd Addition.
The City Council approved Charthassen Business Center 4th Addition on April 13, 1998.
The Chanhassen Business Center is an industrial/office park on 93.7 acres. The original plat
consisted of 12 lots and 2 outlots. The ultimate development for this proposal was to have a total
of 700,000 square feet of building area with a mix of 20% office, 25% industrial and 55%
warehouse. :'
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GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE
OVERVIEW
The proposed 16,500 sq. ft office building with 2,990 sq. ft. of interior parking is situated
between Lake Drive West, Bluff Creek Estates (single family residential) and Outlot A (31 acres
of open space/Bluff Creek Park). Access is gained via Lake Drive West. Parking is located to
the north and east of the proposed building. The interior parking is accessed from the north.
The building height is 21 feet. It is located 165 feet from property line abutting Bluff Creek
Estates and 337 feet from Lake Drive West.
Overall, the structure is residential in character with the pitched roof and decorative dormers. It
offers several architectural features: a pitched roof, dormers, large eaves, a distinctive entrance
canopy and a rear patio. The primary building material is tan rock face block accented by green
tinted windows with green trim. The windows are framed with the oversized eaves and stone
sills. The roof material is green asphalt shingles. Dormers accent the pitched roof and offer
relief. The building entry, a 17 foot canopy, is distinguished from the building. The large
pronouncement, again, offers relief from the pitched roof. Another interesting feature is the
patio, located on the southwest comer of the building. It too offers a residential flair to the office
building. The building is essentially L-shaped and acts as a buffer between the parking and the
residential to the south.
The trash enclosure is located to the directly to the east of the building. The enclosure is
proposed to be constructed of tan rock face block with cedar doors.
The plans indicate that ground-mounted equipment is located around the perimeter of the
building. The equipment is eight small air conditioning units. The landscape plan shows that
they are screened with Japanese Dwarf shrubs. The plans do not indicate any roof top
equipment. The PUD requires that all roof mounted equipment be screened by a wall of
compatible appearing equipment and that screen fences are prohibited.
The proposal is situated between and is accessed by two trails. The northern trail is accessed off
of Lake Drive West and the southern trail extends from the perimeter of the PUD. The trails
merge just to the west of the proposal and lead to the Bluff Creek open space area, Bluff Creek
and the Creekside Addition residential subdivision. The Bluff Creek open space area contains a
hardwood forest, Bluff Creek and a wetland. Staff considered requiring the applicant to connect
the site with the existing trails, however, this does not seem to be pragmatic at this time since the
building is 273 feet from Lake Drive ,,East on the north and abuts a significant elevation change
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on the south to make access to the trail cumbersome. A pedestrian connection should be
considered at the time of site plan review for the second building.
The overall design is of a high quality providi'ng variation and detail on the facade of the
building. The proposal creates harmony with the existing buildings and the open space to the
west.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards will remain the same as previously approved with the PUD.
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD light industrial/office park. 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 lot proposed for development
shall proceed through site plan review based on the development standards outlined below.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in this zone should be limited to light industrial, warehousing, and office 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.
Light Industrial. The manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, or
testing of goods or equipment or research activities entirely within an enclosed structure,
with no outside storage. There shall be negligible impact upon the surrounding
environment by noise, vibration, smoke, dust or pollutants.
2. Warehousina. Means the commercial storage of merchandise and personal property.
3. Office. Professional and business office, non-retail activity.
FINDING: The proposed office use is consistent with the parameters established as part of the
PUD.
c. Setbacks
In the PUD standards, there is the requirement for landscape buffering in addition to building and
parking setbacks. The landscape buffer on Audubon Road is 50 feet, south of Lake Drive and
100 feet along the southern property !..ine. The PUD zone requires a building to be setback 50
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feet from the required landscape buffer and public right-of-ways. There is no minimum
requirement for setbacks on interior lot lines.
The following setbacks shall apply from the right-of-way:
Audubon Rd. Buffer & Setback
South Property Line & setback
Front & Rear ROW on Lake Dr.
Interior Side Lot Line
Railroad Right-of-Way
Audubon Rd. north of Lake Dr.
BUILDING PARKING
50' plus 50' 50' plus 10'
100' plus 50' 100' plus 10'
25' 15'
10' 10'
30' 30'
50' 20'
FINDING: The proposed development exceeds the minimum setbacks established as part of the
PUD.
d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
Chanhassen Business Center Third Addition
Lot # Lot Size in Bldg. Sq. ft. Bldg. Coverage Impervious
Acres Coverage
1 12.1 66,000 12.5% 32.5%
2 6.14 69,000 26% 67%
3 5.47 75,000 31% 79%
4 5.39 75,000 31% 78%
Road 2.82
Subtotal 31.90 283,000 22.6% (Avg.) 58.5% (Avg.)
Finding: The development meets the maximum impervious surface coverage standard specified
as part of the PUD.
BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE ALLOCATION
Office 20%
Manufacturing 25%
Warehouse 54.09%
Church .91%
TOTAL 100 %
120,700 sq. ~.
150,875 sq. fl.
342,425 sq. R.
5,500 sq. ~.
603,500 sq. ~.
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FINDING: The proposed development meets the development standards established as part of
the PUD. The City has previously approved the following site plans in this PUD: National
Weather Service, Kingdom Hall, Power Syst.e. ms, Paulstarr, Highland, Control Products, TIS,
Chuck's Grinding, U.S. Postal Service Annex, CH & C, Quantum Controls, and Matthews (Eden
Trace). There are two vacant parcels in the PUD.
A limit has been placed on the maximum square footage of office, warehouse and manufacturing
in this PUD. The office allocated space is very limited and two vacant sites remain, therefore,
staff will be processing a PUD amendment to transfer square footage from either warehouse or
manufacturing to office. Adequate space remains for this application so it will not be affected by
the amendment.
e. Building Materials and Design
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.
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 block.
3. Brick may be used and must be approved to assure uniformity.
4. Block shall have a weathered face or be polished, fluted, or broken face.
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Concrete may be poured in place, tilt-up or pre-cast, and shall be finished in stone,
textured or coated.
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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.
7. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure.
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All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible appearing material.
Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be
fully screened by compatible materials.
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The use of large unadorned, prestressed concrete panels and concrete block shall be
prohibited. Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate
and/or other patterning. All w. alls shall be given added architectural interest through
building design or appropriate landscaping.
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10.
Space for recycling shall be provided in the interior of all principal structures for all
developments in the Business Center.
FINDING: The proposal meets the material and design standards. All raaterials utilized are of
high quality and color is incorporated into the design. Overall, this is a very well designed and
attractive addition to the Chanhassen Business Center. It complements the adjacent residential
and open space uses.
Site Landscaping and Screening
All buffer landscaping, including boulevard landscaping, included in Phase I area to be
installed when the grading of the phase is completed. This may well result in landscaping
being required ahead of individual site plan approvals but we believe the buffer yard and
plantings, in particular, need to be established immediately. 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.
All open spaces and non-parking lot surfaces shall be landscaped, rockscaped, or covered
with plantings and/or lawn material.
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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.
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The master landscape plan for the CBC 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.
Undulating or angular berms 3' to 4' in height, south of Lake Driw,· along Audubon Road
shall be sodded or seeded at the conclusion of Phase I grading and utility construction.
The required buffer landscaping may be installed in phases, but it shall be required where
it is deemed necessary to screen any proposed development. All required boulevard
landscaping shall be sodded.
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Loading areas shall be screened from public right-of-ways. Wing walls may be required
where deemed appropriate.
FINDING: The proposal meets all ~inimum landscaping requirements. The plans do not
indicate any loading areas.
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g. Signage
All freestanding signs be limited to mbnument 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 with 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 located near the driveway into the
private site. All signs require a separate permit.
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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.
4. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights.
FINDING: The proposal indicates that a monument sign will be placed 15 feet from the
property line abutting Lake Drive West. The sign is proposed to be 8 feet in width by 6 feet in
height. The size meets ordinance and the PUD requirements. The sign is shown to be
illuminated externally. The sign ordinance only permits the internal illumination of signs, so the
spot light will not be permitted. The plans do not indicate any wall signage. All signs must
receive a permit prior to installation.
h. Lighting
Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the
development.
A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) 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.
All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 1/2
foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting.
FINDING: The lighting plan indicates three types of light fixtures: a wall pak over the garage
entrance, six 20 foot high pressure s0..dium lamps and four, eight foot decorative lamps. The
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photometric plan shows that all fixtures meet the maximum illumination of .5 foot candle at the
property line.
The ordinance requires that all freestanding light fixtures have a 90 degree cut-off to control
glare. The parking lot fixtures meet this requirement. The four decorative light fixtures located
along the drive into the parking lot appear to have a 90 degree cut-off, however, staff would like
the applicant to demonstrate that the ordinance requirements have been met.
COMPLIANCE TABLE
PUD
Dover Building
Building Height 2 stories
1 story
Building Setback
N-25' E-10'
S-150' W-10'
N-273' E-145'
S- 165' W-45'
Parking stalls 74 stalls
63 stalls (surface)
8 stalls (underground)
3 proof of parking
74 stalls
Parking Setback
N-15' E-0'
S~110' W-0'
N-152' E-5'
S-222' W- 120'
Hard surface 70% 26%
Coverage
Lot Area 1 acre 5.29 acres
Variances Required - none
The PUD standard for hard surface coverage is 70% for office and industrial uses.
Parking Standards: Office - 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet for buildings under 49,999 sq. ft.
Staff has estimated the required parking at 74 spaces. The applicant has shown 74 spaces (3 of
which are proof of parking).
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GRADING AND DRAINAGE
The site has been previously rough graded with the overall development of Chanhassen Business
Center Third Addition. There is an existing ~J'-foot high berm along the southerly portion of the
property. The westerly half of the berm is proposed to be removed for the building pad. The
easterly half of the berm is proposed to basically remain to help screen the parking lot area. As a
condition of approval for Chanhassen Business Center Third Addition, Lot 3 is to have a 6 to 8-
foot high berm along the southerly property line to provide screening from the neighbors to the
south. An alternative to the earth berm would be to require landscape plantings (conifers) along
the building's edge to help provide the screening that the berm would provide. However, if the
Planning Commission and City Council are not comfortable with this, the building would have to
be moved northerly approximately 65 feet in order to maintain the existing berm.
The site currently sheet drains to the west and the north. A storm sewer system was installed by
the developer of Chanhassen Business Center in Lake Drive West to accommodate the majority
of the runoff from the site. The storm sewers will convey site runoff to a regional storm water
pond for pretreatment. No additional ponding is required with this proposal. A portion of the
driveway for the underground garage is proposed to be drained via a storm sewer system to the
west down to Bluff Creek. Staff recommends that a sump catch basin be installed to trap
sediment before discharging downstream. A storm water pond is not necessary at the end of this
storm sewer line due to the small amount of runoff being discharged. Staff recommends that the
storm sewer line be re-routed directly west and extended to the bottom of the slope to minimize
erosion potential and allow the natural vegetation to help filter the water before entering the Bluff
Creek wetland complex. Staff will be working with the applicant's engineer to redesign the
westerly storm sewer accordingly. Staff has been discussing with the applicant's engineer about
revising the catch basin location from the drive aisle to extend another catch basin southerly into
the parking lot to intercept the runoff prior to reaching the proposed catch basins at Lake Drive
West. The plans will be modified accordingly at time of building permit issuance.
The applicant will need to supply the city with detailed storm sewer calculations for review and
approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
UTILITIES
Municipal sewer and water service is available to the site from Lake Drive West. The plans
propose on extending an 8-inch sanitary sewer from the existing sewer line along the north and
west property lines to the building site. Provisions for another sewer line have been included to
serve the northerly half of the lot as well. Water service is being extended from the cul-de-sac of
Lake Drive West along the driveway to provide water service for the site. These utility lines will
be privately installed and owned by th..e applicant. Permits for extension of the utilities will be
required through the City's Building Department.
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PARKING LOT CIRCULATION
The parking lot appears to meet City Code with regards to drive aisle and parking stall width.
The parking lot proposes a drive aisle for the underground parking along the north side of the
building. No changes or modifications are recommended.
The applicant shall escrow $2,500 with the city to guarantee boulevard restoration and
installation of the driveway apron.
EROSION CONTROL
Erosion control measures are being proposed around the downstream side of the grading limits.
A rock construction entrance is also proposed off of Lake Drive West. Additional erosion
control fence will also be required after installation of storm sewer on the westerly side of the
site.
LANDSCAPING
The landscape plan indicates various plantings including ground ivy and sumac surrounding the
building and spruce to further screen the parking lot. An existing wooded area extends along the
southern boundary of the property to act as a barrier between the residential and office uses. The
ground mounted equipment has been screened from view.
The minimum requirements for landscaping include 2,704 sq. ft. of landscaped area around the
parking lot, 11 trees for the parking lot, and buffer yard plantings along the south property line.
The following table displays the applicant's proposed landscaping compared to ordinance
requirements for landscape area and parking lot trees.
Vehicular use landscape area
Trees/parking lot
South prop. line - bufferyard D
(shown - 75% of total)
Required
2,704 sq. ft.
11 overstory
2 islands
6 canopy trees
12 understory trees
26 shrubs
Proposed
>2,704 sq. ft.
6 overstory
11 understory
2 islands
approx. 320'x70' existing
wooded area
60+ shrubs
Proposed landscaping meets minimum ordinance requirements.
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Staff is also requiring the applicant to provide a buffer along the southern property line in lieu of
the earth berm removed for the building's location. This buffer should consist of coniferous
plantings. This is a condition of approval. .
LIGHTING/SIGNAGE
The applicant's lighting plan indicates that illumination levels ~t the property line meet ordinance
requirements. The parking lot lighting. 20 foot "shoe-box" fixtures, meet ordinance
requirements for both height and fixture type. The decorative lighting lining the drive aisle are 8
feet in height. The plans do not detail the lamp type so staff is not certain of the degree of cut-
off. Therefore, a condition of approval is that the applicant demonstrate the fixtures meet the
minimum 90 degree cut-off angle. The ordinance also requires that any existing lighting that
may impact the site be incorporated into the lighting plan. The applicant's proposal does not
show existing fixtures. This is a condition of approval.
The applicant has indicated that a monument sign will be located 15 feet from the property line
abutting Lake Drive West. The sign proposal meets ordinance requirements in terms of height
and sign display area. The plan indicates the sign will be externally illuminated. The ordinance
states that if the sign is illuminated, it must be internally illuminated. This is a condition of
approval.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
Surface water management fees are not applicable with the site plan as they have already been
paid by the developer in conjunction with the platting o£Chanhassen Business Center Third
Addition.
INSIDE PARKING
The site plan indicates that eight parking stalls are located within the building. The interior
parking is accessed via the north from the proposed parking lot.
PARK AND TRAIL FEES
The applicant will be required to pay park dedication fees at the time of building permit.
PERMIT REOUIREMENTS
Plans are often bid before the building code plan review is done by the Inspections Division
reviewer, making changes necessary for code compliance difficult and expensive to incorporate
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later. Accordingly, the developers and designers my desire should meet with Inspections as early as
possible to discuss commercial building permit requirements and the code review, process.
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
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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, sep. aration of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement
and amount of parking.
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(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 those aspects of de-Sign not adequately covered by other regulations
which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
Finding: The proposed development is consistent with~the comprehensive plan, the
zoning ordinance, the design guidelines established as part of the Chanhassen Business
Center PUD with the modifications outlined in the staff report, and the site plan review
requirements. The site's existing natural amenities are preserved with the 150 foot
southern property line setback. The site design is compatible and harmonious with the
approved industrial developments throughout the city. The building, landscaping and
parking lot are well designed. Adjacent properties are protected through buffering.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
"The Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve Site Plan #99-7 for the Dover
Building as shown on the plans dated received April 16, 1999, and subject to the following
conditions:
The applicant shall demonstrate that the eight foot decorative light fixtures meet the 90
degree cut-off as required by ordinance.
2. The lighting plan shall show all existing light fixtures that may impact the site.
3. The sign plan must be revised to delete the external illumination for the monument sign.
4. All roof- and ground-mounted equipment shall be screened from view.
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Staff and the applicant shall work together in resolving the following storm sewer
modifications:
a. Extend a catch basin southerly along the west curb line to the northeasterly comer of
the parking lot.
b. Redesign the storm sewer system from the underground garage drive aisle to the west.
Include a 3-foot sump catch basin with catch basin No. 4.
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c. Erosion control fencing (Type I) will be required after the storm sewer has been
installed west of the building site.
The applicant shall provide landscape-screening in lieu of the 6 to 8-foot high earth berm
along the southerly portion of the building to provide screening/buffering from the
neighbors in Bluff Creek Estates.
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The applicant will need to supply the city with detailed storm sewer calculations for
review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
The applicant will need to apply for an obtain a grading permit through the Riley-
Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District. All areas disturbed as a result of construction
activities shall be immediately restored with seed and disc-mulched or wood-fiber blanket
or sod within two weeks of completion of grading activities in accordance with the City's
Best Management Practice Handbook. All slopes steeper than 3:1 shall be restored with
erosion control blanket. The city's boulevard area along Lake Drive West shall be
sodded.
The applicant shall escrow with the city $2,500 to guarantee boulevard restoration and
installation of the driveway apron.
10.
Plumbing permits will be required by the City's Building Department for extension of the
utilities through the site.
11.
The Building Official requires that with 74 parking spaces provided, 3 must be
handicapped accessible. One must be located in the parking garage.
12. Fire Marshal's conditions:
a. The owner must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department Policy premise
identification. Fire Prevention Policy #29-1992. Copy enclosed.
b. A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
bushes, shrubs, NSP, US West, Cable TV and transformer boxes to ensure that fire hydrants can
be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City Ordinance 9-
1.
c. Submit radius mm dimensions to City Engineer and Fire Marshal for review and
approval. Pursuant to 902.2.2.3, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
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d. Fire lane signage and yellow curbing will be determined by the Chanhassen Fire
Marshal. Contact the Fire Marshal for the exact location of fire lane signs and curbing to be
painted yellow. Pursuant to Section 904-1, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
e. Submit size of address numbers to be included on monument sign to Fire Marshal for
review and approval.
f. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy regarding fire department notes to be
included on all site plans. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Policy 04-
1991. Copy enclosed.
g. Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy regarding premise identification.
Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #29-1992. Copy
enclosed.
13.
All signage shall require a separate permit. A monument sign shall be limited to eight
(80) square feet in sign display area and eight (8) feet in height.
14. The applicant shall pay two-thirds of the park fees at the time of building permit.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Application
2. Chanhassen Business Center
3. Memo from Dave Hempel dated May 4, 1999.
4. Memo from Steve Torell dated May 10, 1999
5. Memo Mark Littfin dated May 10, 1999
6. Public hearing and property owners list.
7. Site plan dated received April 16, 1999.
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This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible fo/' complying
with all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party
whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of
ownership (either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the
authorized person to make this application and the fee owner has also signed this application.
I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of matedal and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate pdor to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge.
I also understand that after the approval or granting of the permit, such permits shall be invalid unless they are recorded
against the title to the property for which the approval/permit is granted within 120 days with the Carver County Recorder's
_~~nt retumed to City Hail Records.
Signature ~! Fe~Owner
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Date
Date
Fee Paid /,-jl'~5, ~ Receipt No.
· The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be avallable on Friday prior to the
meeting. If not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
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CHANHASSEN
90 Cig Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937. i900
General Fax 612.937.5739
Engineering Fax 612.937.9152
~ublic Safety Fax 612.934.2524
Web www. ci. chanhassen, mn. us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Cynthia Kirchoff, Planner I
FROM: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer~
DATE: May 4, 1999 ....-
SUB J: Review of Site Plan for Dover Building
Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center Third Addition
Land Use Review File No. 99-12
Upon review of the site plans prepared by Rehder & Associates stamped April 16,
1999, I offer the following comments and recommendations.
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
The site has been previously rough graded with the overall development of
Chanhassen Business Center Third Addition. There is an existing 7-foot high berm
along the southerly portion of the property. The westerly half of the berm is
proposed to be removed for the building pad. The easterly half of the berm is
proposed to basically remain to help screen the parking lot area. As a condition of
approval for Chanhassen Business Center Third Addition, Lot 3 is to have a 6 to
8-foot high berm along the southerly property line to provide screening from the
neighbors to the south. An alternative to the earth berm would be to require
landscape plantings (conifers) along the building's edge to help provide the
screening that the berm would provide. However, if the Planning Commission and
City Council are not comfortable with this, the building would have to be moved
northerly approximately 65 feet in order to maintain the existing berm.
Erosion control measures are being proposed around the downstream side of the
grading limits. A rock construction entrance is also proposed off of Lake Drive
West. Additional erosion control fence will also be required after installation of
storm sewer on the westerly side of the site.
The site currently sheet drains to the west and the north. A storm sewer system
was installed by the developer of Chanhassen Business Center in Lake Drive West
to accommodate the majority of the runoff from the site. The storm sewers will
convey site runoff to a regional storm water pond for pretreatment. No additional
ponding is required with this proposal. A portion of the driveway for the
underground garage is proposed to be drained via a storm sewer system to the
west down to Bluff Creek. Staff recommends that a sump catch basin be installed
to trap sediment befor~"discharging downstream. A storm water pond is not
necessary at the end of this storm sewer line due to the small amount of runoff
being discharged. Staff recommends that the storm sewer line be re-routed
directly west and extended to the bottom of the slope to minimize erosion potential
and allow the natural vegetation to help filter the water before entering the Bluff
Cynthia Kirchoff
May 4, 1999
Page 2
Creek wetland complex. Staff will be working with the applicant'~ engineer to
redesign the westerly storm sewer accordingly. Staff has been discussing with the
applicant's engineer about revising the catch basin location from the drive aisle to
extend another catch basin southerly into the parking lot to intercept the runoff
prior to reaching the proposed catch basins at Lake Drive West. The plans will be
modified accordingly at time of building permit issuance.
Surface water management fees are not applicable with the site plan as they have
already been paid by the developer in conjunction with the platting of Chanhassen
Business Center Third Addition.
The applicant will need to supply the City with detailed storm sewer calculations
for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
UTILITIES
Municipal sewer and water service is available to the site from Lake Drive West.
The plans propose on extending an 8-inch sanitary sewer from the existing sewer
line along the north and west property lines to the building site. Provisions for
another sewer line have been included to serve the northerly half of the lot as well.
Water service is being extended from the cul-de-sac of Lake Drive West along the
driveway to provide water service for the site. These utility lines will be privately
installed and owned by the applicant. Permits for extension of the utilities will be
required through the City's Building Department.
PARKING LOT CIRCULATION
The parking lot appears to meet City Code with regards to drive aisle and parking
stall width. The parking lot proposes a drive aisle for the underground parking
along the north side of the building. No changes or modifications are
recommended.
The applicant shall escrow $2,500 with the City to guarantee boulevard restoration
and installation of the driveway apron.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Staff and the applicant shall work together in resolving the following storm
sewer modific~tions:
a)
Extend a catch basin southerly along the west curb line to the
northeasterly comer of the parking lot.
Cynthia Kirchoff
May 4, 1999
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b)
Redesign the storm sewer system from the undergiound garage
drive aisle to tho west. Include a 3-foot sump catch basin with
catch basin No. 4.
Erosion control fencing (Type I) will be required after the storm sewer has
been installed west of the building site.
The applicant shall provide landscape screening in lieu of the 6 to 8-foot
high earth berm along the southerly portion of the building to provide
screening/buffering from the neighbors in Bluff Creek Estates.
The applicant will need to supply the City with detailed storm sewer
calculations for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
The applicant will need to apply for an obtain a grading permit through the
Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District.
All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately
restored with seed and disc-mulched or wood-fiber blanket or sod within
two weeks of completion of grading activities in accordance with the City's
Best Management Practice Handbook. All slopes steeper than 3:1 shall be
restored with erosion control blanket. The City's boulevard area along
Lake Drive West shall be sodded.
The applicant shall escrow with the City $2,500 to guarantee boulevard
restoration and installation of the driveway apron.
Plumbing permits will be required by the City's Building Department for
extension of the utilities through the site.
Anita Benson, City Engineer
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CITYOF
690 G{y Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.93Z 1900
General Fax 612.93Z5739
Engineering Fax 612.93Z9152
P~blic Sari7 Fax' 612.93<2524
Web wwmci, chan/sassen, mn. us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Cindy Kirchoff, Planner 1 ------ '
Steve Torell, Building Official ~-'-"~ [
May 10, 1999
SUB J:
Site plan review for the Dover Building, planning case 99-7 SPR
I have reviewed the site plans for the above project and offer the following
comments and recommendations:
1. With 74 parking spaces provided, 3 must be accessible. One must be located in
the parking garage.
2. The utility plan was not reviewed at this time.
3. I recommend that the building owner and or designer meet with the Inspections
Division as early as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
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CITYOF
CHAN EN
~0 Cig Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General Fax 612.93Z5739
Engineering Fax 612.937.9152
~ublic Safe{y Fax 612. 934.2524
Web www. ci.&anhassen, mn. us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Cindy Kirchoff, Planner I
FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE:
May 10, 1999
SUBJECT:
Site plan review for a 19,490 square fOot office building to be located on
Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition, on property zoned
lOP, Industrial Office Park, and located oll Lake Drive West, Dover Building,
D Greig Shepherd.
Planning Case 99-7 Site Plan Review.
I have reviewed tile 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.
1. The owner must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department Policy premise
identification. Fire Prevention Policy #29-1992. Copy enclosed.
A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
bushes, shrubs, NSP, US West, Cable TV and transformer boxes to ensure that fire
hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to
Chanhassen City Ordinance 9-1.
3. Submit radius turn dimensions to City Engineer and Fire Marshal for review and approval.
Pursuant to 902.2.2.3, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
Fire lane signage and yellow curbing will be determined by the Chanhassen Fire Marshal.
Contact the Fire Marshal for the exact location of fire lane signs and curbing to be painted
yellow. Pursuant to Section 904-1, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
5. Submit size of address numbers to be included on monument sign to Fire Marshal for
review and approval.
Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy regarding fire department notes to be
included on all site plans. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Policy
04-1991. Copy enclosed.
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Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department Policy regarding premise identification.
Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #29-1992. Copy
enclosed.
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CITYOF
690 City Center Drive, PO Box 14-
Chanhas sen, Minnesota 55317
PI, one 612937.1900
General Fax 612.937.5-39
&tgineering Fax 612.937. 9152
Public Safer~ ?ax 612.934.2524
Web www. ci. dmnhassen, mn. lts
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES TO BE
INCLUDED ON ALL SITE PLANS
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 hvdrants shall be provided and in operating condition
during all phases of construction.
The use of liquefied vetroleum ~as shall be in conformance with
NFPA Standard 58 and the Minnesota Uniform Fire C°de. 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 #07-1991).
Chanhassen Fire Department
Fire Prevention
Policy #04-1991
Date: 11/22/91
Revised: 06/05/98
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An approved lock box shall be provided on the building for fzre
department use. The lock box should be located by the Fire
Department connection or as located by the Fire Marshal.
10.
11.
Hizh-piled combustible storage shall comply with the requirements
o__f ,~d'ticle #81 o__f the Minnesota Uniform 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 sienaee shall be provided as required by the Fire Marshal.
(See policy #06- 1991).
Maximum allowed size of domestic water service on a combination
domestic/fire sprinkler supply line policy must be followed. (See
policy #36-1994).
Approved - Public Safety Director
Chanhassen Fire Department
Fire Prevention
Policy #04-1991
Date: 11/22/91
Revised: 06/05/98
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CITYOF
CHANI SEN
690 City Center Drive, PO Box I47
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 61293Z I900
General Fax 612.937.5 739
Engineering ~v 612.93,7. 9152
&tblic Safety ~x 612.93,~.2524
Web wwm ci. chanhassen, mn. us
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY
PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
General
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 - Public Safety Director, Building Official,
Building Inspector, Fire Marshal.
Requirements are for new construction and existing buildings
where no address numbers are posted.
5. Administrative authority may require
necessary.
Residential Requirements (2 or less dwellinq unit)
1. Minimum height shall be 5 1/4".
Other Requirements - General
I. Numbers shall be a contrasting color from the background.
2. Numbers shall not be in script.
3. If a structure is not visible from the street, additional numbers
required at the driveway entrance. Size and location must be approved.
Numbers on mail box at driveway entrance may be a minimum of 4".
requirement #3 must still be met.
additional numbers if
are
However,
deemed
2. Building permits will not be finaled unless numbers are posted and approved
by the Building Department.
Commercial Rec~uirements
1. Minimum height shall be 12".
2. Strip Malls
a. Multi tenant building will have minimum height requirements of 6".
b. Address numbers shall be on the main entrance and on all back doors.
3. If address numbers are located on a directory entry sign, additional
numbers will be required on the buildings main entrance.
Chanhassen Fire Department
Fire Prevention
Policy #29-1992
Date: 06/15/'92
Revised:
Page 1 of 1
Approved - Public Safety Director
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CITYOF
CHANHASSEN
690 G6v Cemer Drive, PO Box
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General £ax 612. 937. 5-39
Engineering ?ax 612. 93 7. 9152
Public Safeq Fax 61Z934.2524
Web wwm ci. chanhassen, mn. us
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE LANE SIGNAGE
1. Signs to be a minimum ofl2"x 18".
NO
PARKING
FIRE
LANE
2. Red on white is preferred.
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3. 3M or equal engineer's grade reflective
sheeting on aluminum is preferred.
4. Wording shall be: NO PARKING
FIRE LANE
Signs shall be posted at each end of the fire
lane and at least at 75 foot intervals along the
fire lane.
6. All signs shall be double sided facing the
direction of travel.
(NOT TO
SCALE)
GRADE
7. Post shall be set back a minimum of 12" but
not more than 36" from the curb.
8. A fire lane shall be required in front of fire dept.
connections extending 5 feet on each side and
along all areas designated by the Fire Chief.
ANY DEVIATION FROM THE ABOVE PROCEDURES SHALL BE
SUBMITTED IN WRITING, WITH A SITE PLAN, FOR APPROVAL BY THE
FIRE CHIEF. IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO
ENSURE CONTINUITY THROUGHOUT THE CITY BY PROVIDING THESE
PROCEDURES FOR MARKING OF FIRE LANES.
Approved -'Public Safety Director
Chanhassen Fire Department
Fire Prevention
Policy//06-1991
Date: 01/I5/91
Revised:
Page 1 of 1
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PROPOSAL:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
Request for Site Plan Review APPLICANT: D. Greig Shephard
for an Industrial Building
LOCATION: Lot 3, Block 1~ Chanhassen
':: Lakes Business Center 3rd Addition
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing abouia proposal in your area. The
applicant, D. Greig Shephard, requests Site Plan Review for a 19,490 sq. ft. office/warehouse
building to be located on Lot 3, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 3rd Addition on property
zoned lOP, Industrial Office Park, and located on Lake Drive West, Dover Building.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
developer's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the
meeting, the Commission Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The Developer will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses project. The commission will then
make a recommendation to the City Council.
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 Cindy at 937-1900 ext. 117. 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 public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on May 6, 1999.
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