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4 SPR 550 West 79th StreetCITY OF P.C. DATE: 9-15-99 C.C. DATE: 10-11-99 CASE: 99-18 Site Plan BY: A1-Jaff:v J STAFF REPORT PROPOSAL: Site Plan Review for the construction of a 17,544 square foot hotel (Wingate Hotel) and a Variance to allow a three-story building in the Highway. Business District. LOCATION: Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Crossroads Plaza 3rd Addition, North of West 79th Street and East of Applebee's Restaurant and Tires Plus and South of Twin Cities & Western Railroad APPLICANT: Neil Webber Architects 2280 Watertown Road Long Lake, MN 55356 (612)476-4434 PRESENT ZONING: ACREAGE: BH, Highway Business District 1.84 acres ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: SEWER AND WATER: SITE CHARACTERISTICS: 2000 LAND USE: N - Twin Cities & Western Railroad S - West 79th Street E - West 79th Street Center W - Applebee's & Tires Plus Services are available to the site. The site is fairly level with no significant environmental features. The site has a high level water table. Commercial n-t boJ ~ o ~Je-1 "'" ~ PE! ,~ \ r-- / ' ~ Main Stre~e Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 2 PROPOSAL/SUMMARY There applicant is requesting site plan review approval for the construction of a three-story hotel (Wingate Hotel), and a variance to allow a three-story building in the Highway Business District. The building is proposed to have an area of 17,544 square feet. The site is zoned BH, Highway Business District and bordered by West 79th Street to the south, Twin Cities & Western Railroad to the north, West 79th Street Center to the east, and Applebee's and Tires Plus to the west. Access to the site is provided via West 79th Street. The lot area for the site is 1.8406 acres. The site is visible directly from Highway 5 and has full access from West 79th Street. Staff has been working with the applicant for approximately three months. Discussions have taken place in regard to the Highway 5 overlay district and the image that needs to be projected such as screening of the parking lot, higher quality materials and design for the building. The site plan for the hotel building was planned accordingly. It is well designed and staff believes it will enhance the image of Highway 5. They are proposing to utilize a smooth sand finish EIFS. There are two tones to the EIFS material. The first is a dark tan color which will be used along the lower floor of the building, and the second is a light tan which will be used on the exterior of the second and third floor of the hotel. Windows surround the building on all four elevations. There are numerous decorative elements in this structure such as arched windows, arches, detailed cornices, medallions, and outdoor seating area. Window Grills are located below each window on the second and third floor. There is one service door/trash pick up area, located along the west elevation. The trash room is located inside the building and the door to the trash enclosure will be painted the same color as the first floor to blend in with the building. Staff visited other establishments that have a similar design (service doors along the front of the building) and discovered that unless someone was actually looking for them, they could not be noticed. It is our preference to see the service area facing north if possible, however, in looking at the interior layout of the hotel, it seems that the proposed location is the most convenient one. We also need to point out that the trash enclosure for Applebee's faces east. Vehicular parking is proposed along the north portion of the site. This area is in the highway corridor which uses the underlying district for setbacks. The parking as proposed meets the Highway 5 zoning district requirement. Screening of the parking area is accomplished by placing the building closer to the street and hiding the parking behind it. There is a variance attached to this application. The Highway Business District allows a maximum of two stories. The applicant was willing to build underground parking to free up space for the building. This site has a high water level which makes it cost prohibitive to build the underground parking. Staff explained to the applicant that we believe this constitutes a hardship and we will recommend approval of the variance. The City received a letter from the owner of the movie theaters stating that if a three-story building blocked the views of the theater Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 3 from Highway 5, then he would object to the variance. The views of the theater will be blocked regardless if a two or a three-story building is placed on the site. Another issue associated with this site is a restriction on type of materials used on the building. The City owns the property and has entered into a purchase agreement with the hotel. The restriction on the exterior materials reads as follows: All exterior surfaces of the building shall be composed of at least eighty percent (80%)face brick, stone or glass. The following materials shall not be allowed as a visible exterior application. a. Exposed concrete or "cinder" block; b. Decorative concrete block; c. Painted brick; d. Fabricated/corrugated metal; or e. precast concrete materials. The building contains 17.42% glass, 50.77% light tan EIFS, and 31.81% dark tan EIFS. The materials used by the applicant provide a classic image and allow the building to complement architecture and materials used on buildings within the surrounding area such as Americana Bank and West 79th Center. If the Planning Commission and City Council felt strongly about the use of brick, then staff would recommend the applicant use brick to replace the dark tan 'portion of the building. This will bring the total percentage of the brick and glass on the building to 49.23% which still does not meet the purchase agreement requirements. Another issue dealing with this site is hard surface coverage. The ordinance requires a maximum of 65% hard surface coverage in this district. The applicant meets this requirement; however, when Applebee's was approved, they were permitted 66.5% hard surface coverage. When Tires Plus was approved, they were permitted a variance of 70% hard surface coverage. Approval of these variances was given with the understanding that the remaining two lots will make up the difference in hard surface coverage. This total square footage would translate to 3,158 square feet of green space that the Wingate Hotel must provide. When the variances for Applebee's and Tires Plus were granted, it was explained that the retention ponds and storm water pipes were sized to accommodate a 70% hard surface coverage. It was also pointed oUt in the staff report for both variances that the majority of development within the immediate surrounding area exceeded the 65% hard surface coverage. Staff recommends this site be permitted to maintain a 65% hard surface coverage as required by ordinance. The Highway 5 overlay district requires all buildings to have a pitched element. The design of this building is acceptable as proposed and we do not believe that a pitched element will enhance the design. Applebee's is located immediately west of the subject site and does not have a Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 4 pitched element. Furthermore, if the applicant added a pitched roof to the building, it would increase the height of the building and make it disproportional with the surrounding buildings. The site consist of two lots. Section 20-903 of the zoning ordinance allows the creation of Zoning Lots to be approved by the City Planner if it complies with the lot requirements of the district and has a single tax identification number. Interior lot lines within a zoning lot are disregarded when applying setbacks and other zoning ordinance standards. As a condition of approval of the site plan, the lots must be placed under a single tax identification number. Staff regards the project as a reasonable use of the land. The overall design is sensitive to the Highway 5 corridor's image. Based upon the foregoing, staff is recommending approval of the site plan, with a variance to allow a three-story building in the Highway Business District with conditions outlined in the staff report. GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE The applicant is requesting site plan review approval for the construction of a three-story hotel (Wingate Hotel), and a variance to allow a three-story building in the Highway Business District. The building is designed in an "L" shape and is proposed to have an area of 17,544 square feet (83 rental rooms and suites). The site is zoned BH, Highway Business District and bordered by West 79th Street to the south, Twin Cities & Western Railroad to the north, West 79th Street Center to the east, and Applebee's and Tires Plus to the west. Access to the site is provided via West 79th Street. The lot area for the site is 1.8406 acres. The site is visible directly from Highway 5 and has full access from West 79th Street. Staff has been working with the applicant for approximately three months. Discussions have taken place in regard to the Highway 5 overlay district and the image that needs to be projected such as screening of the parking lot, higher quality materials and design for the building. The site plan for the hotel building was planned accordingly. It is well designed and staff believes it will enhance the image of Highway 5. They are proposing to utilize a smooth sand finish EIFS. There are two tones to the EIFS material. The first is a dark tan color which will be used along the lower floor of the building, and the second is a light tan which will be used on the exterior of the second and third floor of the hotel. Windows surround the building on all four elevations. · There are numerous decorative elements in this structure such as arched windows, arches, detailed cornices, medallions, and outdoor seating area. Window Grills are located below each window on the second and third floor. There is one service door/trash pick up area, located along the west elevation. The trash room is located inside the building and the door to the trash enclosure will be painted the same color as the first floor to blend in with the building. Staff visited other establishments that have a similar design (service doors along the front of the building) and discovered that unless someone was Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 5 actually looking for them, they could not be noticed. It is our preference to see the service area facing north if possible, however, in looking at the interior layout of the hotel, it seems that the proposed location is the most convenient one. We also need to point out that the trash enclosure for Applebee's faces east. Vehicular parking is proposed along the north portion of the site. This area is in the highway corridor which uses the underlying district for setbacks. The parking as proposed meets the Highway 5 zoning district requirement. Screening of the parking area is accomplished by placing the building closer to the street and hiding the parking behind it. There is a variance attached to this application. The Highway Business District allows a maximum of two stories. The applicant was willing to build underground parking to free up space for the building. This site has a high water level which makes it cost prohibitive to build the underground parking. Staff explained to the applicant that we believe this constitute a hardship and we will recommend approval of the variance. The City received a letter from the owner of the movie theaters stating that if a three-story building blocked the views of the theater from Highway 5, then he would object to the variance. The views of the theater will be blocked regardless if a two or a three-story building is placed on the site. Another issue associated with this site is a restriction on type of materials used on the building. The City owns the property and has entered into a purchase agreement with the hotel. The restriction on the exterior materials reads as follows: All exterior surfaces of the building shall be composed of at least eighty percent (80%)face brick, stone or glass. The following materials shall not be allowed as a Visible exterior application. a. Exposed concrete or "cinder" block; b. Decorative concrete block; c. Painted brick; d. Fabricated/corrugated metal; or e. precast concrete materials. The building contains 17.42% glass, 50.77% light tan EIFS, and 31.81% dark tan EIFS. The materials used by the applicant provide a classic image and allow the building to complement architecture and materials used on buildings within the surrounding area such as Americana Bank and West 79th Center. If the Planning Commission and City Council felt strongly about the use of brick, then staff would recommend the applicant use brick to replace the dark tan portion of the building. This will bring the total percentage of the brick and glass on the building to 49.23% which still does not meet the purchase agreement requirements. A meandering berm with landscaping, 2-4 feet in height, is proposed to be installed along the south portion of the site. The building is located 215 feet from the north, 10 feet from the east, 25 feet from the south, and 30 feet from the west property line. Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 6 As mentioned earlier, this development falls within the Highway Corridor Overlay District and must comply with the district's design standards in addition to the Highway Business District Standards. The purpose of the overlay district is to promote high-quality architectural and site design through improved development standards within the corridor. The design standards should create a unified, harmonious and high quality visual environment. The plan and design of the proposed development meets the intent of the overlay district with the following features: The architectural style is unique to the building but will fit in. The building will provide a variation in style through the use of stucco, glass, and cornices. The building is utilizing exterior materials that are durable and of high quality. Samples of the materials as well as a rendering will be available at the meeting. The site is fairly level. The landscaping plan will provide a variety of plant materials that are massed where possible. The berms and landscaping materials will be continuous along the perimeter of the site. The plant materials are repetitious in some locations and variable in others. Proposed plant materials are indigenous to Minnesota. A curb is required along the perimeter of the green space area. All planting areas are adequate in size to allow trees to grow with the exception of the parking lot islands. The applicant has a choice of either providing a 10 foot wide island or utilizing aeration tubes. A parking lot light plan is required. The plan should incorporate the light style and height. A detailed sign plan which include lighting method will also be required. Individual channeled letters with the option of back lighting are permitted. The panel signs shown on the plan must be revised in design. The site plan shows the trash enclosure along the west elevation of the building. The dumpsters will be stored completely within the building and the doors will be painted to blend in with the building. Current state statutes require that recycling space be provided for all new buildings. The area of the recycling space must be dedicated at the rate specified in Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) 1300.4700 Subp. 5. The applicant should demonstrate the required area will be provided in addition to the space required for other solid waste collection space. Recycling space and other solid waste collection space should be contained within the same enclosure. SITE PLAN FINDINGS In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance with the following: Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 7 (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 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: ao 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; 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 do Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of parking. (6) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses. Finding: The proposed development is consistent with the City's Highway 5 corridor design requirements, the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, and the site plan review requirements with the exception of the applicant's request to add a third story to Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 8 the building. The applicant is applying for a variance and staff is recommending approval of the variance. The site design is compatible with the surrounding developments. It is functional and harmonious with the approved development for this area. Staff regards the project as a reasonable use of the land. The overall design is sensitive to the Highway 5 corridor's image. Based upon the foregoing, staff is recommending approval of the site plan, without variances with conditions outlined in the staff report. GRADING The site was previously rough graded in conjunction with the plat improvements back in 1995. Only minor grading is anticipated for the building and parking lot improvements. Since earthwork activities will exceed one acre in size a Watershed District permit will be required. DRAINAGE As a part of the platting process a comprehensive stormwater management plan was developed for this site. Overall, the plans comply with the pr°Posed stormwater management plan for the plat. Storm drainage will be conveyed via a pipe system across West 79th Street to the regional stormwater pond for treatment. There is, however, one catch basin located just ~west of the entrance canopy that will be in conflict with the proposed sidewalk. Staff recommends that the structure be shifted slightly to the east or change the casting type to avoid conflict with the pedestrian ramp on the sidewalk. Detailed storm drainage calculations for a 1 O-year, 24-hour storm event will be required prior to issuance of a building permit for staff review and approval. UTILITIES Municipal sanitary sewer and water service is available to the parcel from the interior street. Sewer and water hookup fees may be applicable pursuant to city ordinance at time of building permit issuance. The applicant and/or contract shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary utility permits from the City's Building Department for extension of the private utilities. All utilities shall be installed in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and/or State of Minnesota plumbing codes. STREETS/PARKING/INTERIOR CIRCULATION The site has access from West 79th Street via a private street which also services Applebee's and Tires Plus. Cross-access and maintenance agreements are in place to allow shared parking in conjunction with final plat approval. Drive aisle widths appear to be in accordance with city Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 9 code; however, staffdoes recommend the radiuses on the main north/south drive aisle be increased to 1 O-foot radiuses to accommodate turning movements of emergency vehicles into the parking lot. Access during construction will be an issue. Parking is prohibited along West 79th Street. Construction access should be limited to the existing private north/south street and not West 79th Street. The City's parking ordinance for a hotel requires one space per rental room or suite, plus one parking space per two employees. The applicant is proposing 83 rental rooms and 6 full time employees, which will result in 86 required spaces. The applicant is providing 86 parking spaces. The MinnesOta State Building Code (MSBC) requires that handicapped parking spaces be provided at the rate of one handicapped space per every 25 spaces in the lot(s). This calculates out to 4 spaces. EROSION CONTROL The plans need to incorporate erosion control measures as well as a rock construction entrance on the site. These items will be required on the plans at time of building permit application. Wetlands There is a wetland on this parcel that was identified and delineated as part of the original subdivision. This small ag/urban wetland has been greatly impacted by road and utility construction over the years, and was proposed to be filled at the time of construction on this lot. As part of the condition of approval for Wetland Alteration Permit 96-2, a replacement wetland was created across West 79th street adjacent to Highway 5. This new wetland fulfills the mitigation requirements of filling the existing wetland. LANDSCAPING Minimum requirements for landscaping include 2,736 sq. ft. of landscaped area around the parking lot, 11 trees for the parking lot, and bufferyard plantings and boulevard trees along the south property line. Applicant's proposed as compared to the requirements for landscape area and parking lot trees is shown in the following table: Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 10 Vehicular use landscape area Trees/parking lot South prop. line - bufferyard B (*shown - 75% of total) Required 2,736 sq. ft. 11 overstory 5 islands 2 overstory trees 4 understory trees 8 shrubs Proposed >2,736 sq. ft. 17 overstory 16 understory 5 islands/peninsulas 9 overstory trees 11 understory trees 125 shrubs *According to city buffi~ryard ordinance, the project developer is responsible tbr only 75% of the required plantings. Abutting property owners may plant the remaining 25% on their property. Proposed landscaping meets minimum ordinance requirements. LIGHTING Lighting locations for the parking lot have not been illustrated on the plans. Only shielded fixtures are allowed and the applicant shall demonstrate that there is no more than ½ foot candles of light at the property line as required by ordinance. A detailed lighting plan should be submitted when building permits are requested. SIGNAGE The applicant has not submitted a complete signage plan. One ground low profile business sign is permitted. The area of the sign may not exceed 64 square feet and a height of 8 feet for parcels with a principal structure of less then 50,000 square feet. The sign must maintain a 10 foot setback from the property lines. Also, one wall mounted sign shall be permitted per street frontage. This limits the signage to the south elevation. Applebee's and Tires Plus both have one sign only. They both applied for a variance to allow them a second sign, however, both variances were denied. We believe the sign facing West 79th Street will be adequate and will serve the needs of the hotel. The total display area shall not exceed 3% of the total area of the south building wall upon which the sign shall be mounted. The total area of the sign may not exceed 240 square feet. Staff is recommending the following criteria be adopted: The site shall be permitted one monument sign. Monument signage shall be subject to the monument standards in the sign ordinance. Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 11 One wall mounted sign shall be permitted along the South elevation. sign display area shall not exceed (240 square feet). The total 3. All signs require a separate permit. The signage will have consistency throughout the development and add an architectural accent to the building. 5. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights. 6. Back-lit individual letter signs are permitted. Only the name and logo of the business occupying the unit will be permitted on the sign. The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting the signs on site. A detailed sign plan incorporating the method of lighting, acceptable to staff should be provided prior to requesting a building permit. COMPLIANCE TABLE - BH DISTRICT Ordinance Wingate Hotel Building Height 2 stories 3-story* Building Setback N-20' E-10' S-25' W-10' N-215' E-10 S-25' W-30' Parking stalls 86 stalls 86 stalls Parking Setback N-0' E-0' N-20' E- 10' S-25' W-0' S-120 W-10' Hard surface 65% 65% Coverage Lot Area 1 acre 1.8406 acres The zoning ordinance permits a maximum of two-story buildings within the Highway Business District. The applicant is requesting a three-story building. Staff is Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 12 recommending the City approve a variance to allow a three-story building within the Highway Business District. VARIANCE ANALYSIS The zoning ordinance permits a maximum of two-story buildings within the Highway Business District. The applicant was willing to build some underground parking to be able to build a two- story building and still meet ordinance requirements for the hard surface coverage. The parcel has a high water table which makes it cost prohibitive to build underground. It is not logical to run sump pumps continuously to keep the building dry. A third story will not present a negative image. Staff is recommending approval of the variance. FINDINGS The Planning Commission shall not grant a variance unless they find the following facts: That the literal enforcement of this chapter would cause undue hardship. Undue hardship. means that the property cannot be put to reasonable use because of its 'size, physical surroundings, shape or topography. Reasonable use includes a use made by a majority of comparable property within 500 feet of it. The intent of this provision is not to allow a proliferation of variances but to recognize that and develop neighborhOods where pre- existing standards exist. Variances that blend with these pre-existing standards without departing downward from them meet this criteria. The hardship in this case is created by the water table in the area. The majority of the surrounding sites have solved the height problem by getting a hard surface coverage variance. There are three hotels in the community, two of which are three- story buildings (Americinn and Country Suites). The two-story hotel is the Chanhassen Inn. bo The conditions upon which a petition for a variance is based are not applicable, generally, to other property within the same zoning classification. The conditions upon which this petition for a variance is based are not applicable generally to other properties within the same zoning classification. The purpose of the variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land. Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 13 The purpose of this variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or income potential of the parcel but actually to allow the property owner to make better use of the property. d. The alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self created hardship. The difficulty or hardship is not self-created. The hardship is a result of the water table on the site which prevents the applicant from building an underground parking lot for the hotel to provide for a larger foot print for the hotel. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel is located. Granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel of land is located. The proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or increases the danger of fire or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets. Staff is recommending approval of this variance based upon the findings listed above. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the following motion: "The Planning Commission approve Site Plan Review #99-18 as shown on the site plan dated August 13, 1999 with a variance to allow a three-story building in the Highway Business District, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall add a plant schedule to the proposed landscape plan. The northwest parking lot island shall be increased to 10 feet in width or aeration tubes will be required to be installed. 3. Signage criteria: Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 14 o o a. The site shall be permitted one monument sign. Monument signage shall be subject to the monument standards in the sign ordinance. b. One wall mounted sign shall be permitted along the south elevation. The total sign display area shall not exceed 240 square feet. c. All signs require a separate permit. d. The signage will have consistency throughout the development and add an architectural accent to the building. e. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights. f. Back-lit individUal letter signs are permitted. g. Only the name and logo of the business occupying the unit will be permitted on the sign. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the city and provide the necessary financial securities as required for landscaping. Fire Marshal conditions: a. A ten-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees, shrubs, bushes, NSP, US West, Cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City ordinance 9-1. b. 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.) c. Contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location of fire lane signs and curbing to be painted yellow. Pursuant to Section 904.1, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. d. Install and indicate on plans the location of the PIV (Post Indicator Valve). Contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location. Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 15 Submit radius turn dimensions to the City Engineer and Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review and approval. Pursuant to Section 9002.2.2.3, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. o Concurrent with the building permit, a detailed lighting plan me, eting city standards shall be submitted. 7. Building Official conditions: The building shall be protected throughout with an automatic fire extinguishing system. b. Four accessible parking spaces with access aisles shall be provided. Accessible guest rooms and rooms for the hearing impaired shall be provided in accordance with Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341. do The applicant and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures (the utility plans were not reviewed at this time, nor were detailed occupancy driven requirements). 8. All rooftop equipment must be screened in accordance with city ordinances. Cross-access easements should be required for joint use of the parking lot/drive aisle between the subject site, Applebee's, and Tires Plus. 10. Curb radiuses along the main north/south drive aisle into the parking lot shall be a minimum of 10 feet. 11. Detailed storm drainage calculations for a 1 O-year, 24-hour storm event will be required prior to issuance of a building permit for staff review and approval. 12. The grading plan shall be revised to include erosion control fencing around the perimeter of the grading limits and a rock construction entrance. 13. The catch basin structure directly west of the entrance canopy shall be moved easterly to avoid conflicts with the pedestrian ramp in the sidewalk and/or change casting type to accommodate the pedestrian ramp. 14. Pedestrian ramps shall be included at all sidewalk entrance points of the drive aisles and parking lot. Wingate Hotel September 15, 1999 Page 16 15. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e. Chanhassen Building Department, Watershed District, and Minnesota Department of Health. 16. All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately restored with sod or seed with disc mulch within two weeks of completion in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook. 17. Construction access to the site shall be limited to/from the private street and not West 79th Street. 18. All site utilities shall be installed in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and/or State of Minnesota plumbing cod~s. As-built construction plans of the storm sewer will be required upon completion. 19. The hard surface coverage of the site may not exceed 65%. 20. Lots 2 and 3, Crossroads Plaza 3rd Addition shall be placed under a single parcel identification number and considered a single zoning lot. 21. Approval of this site plan is contingent upon the City EDA approving the materials on the building. 22. The applicant shall supply the City with a detailed landscape plan of the patio area. 23. The applicant shall provide a traffic signage plan for staff's review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. ATTACHMENTS 1. Memo from Steve Torell dated September 7, 1999. 2. Memo from Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal, dated September 3, 1999. 3. Memo from Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer, dated September 9, 1999. 4. Application and public hearing notice. 5. Proposal narrative. 6. Letter from Bob Copeland dated September 3, 1999. 7. Plans dated August 13, 1999. CITYOF 690 O~y Center Drive, PO Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Phone 612937.1900 General Fox 612.937.5739 Engineering Fax 612.937.9152 Public Safe7 Ea.,: 612.934.2524 Web www. ci.&anhassen, mn. us MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUB J: Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior planner Steve Torell, Building Official September 7, 1999 Site plan review for the Wingate Hotel Planning case: 99-18 Site Plan Review I have reviewed the site plans for the above building and offer the following comments that should be included in the conditions of approval. 1. The building shall be protected throUghout with an automatic fire extinguishing system. 2. Four accessible parking spaces with access aisles shall be provided. 3. Accessible guest rooms and rooms for the hearing impaired shall be provided in accordance Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341. 4. The applicant and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.(The utility plans were not reviewed at this time, nor were detailed occupancy driven requirements.) g:safety/st/memos/plan/wingate The Gty qf Chanhassen. A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a chroming downtown, thriving businesses, and beauti£ul parks. A great p/ace to live, work, and play. CITYOF CHAN EN 690 City Center Drive, PO Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Phone 612.937.1900 General Fax 612.937.5739 £ngineering Fax 612.937.9152 Public SafeO, Fax' 612. 934. 2524 Web www. ci. chanhassen, mn. us MEMORANDUM TOi Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner FROM: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal DATE: September 3, 1999 SUBJECT: Request for a site plan approval for a 17,544 square foot hotel (Wingate Hotel) and a variance to allow a three story building in the highway business district located on lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Crossroads Plaza 3rd Addition, Nell Webber Architecture. Planning Case: 99-18 Site Plan Review. I have reviewed tile site plan for tile above project. In order to comply with tile Chanhassen Fire Departlnent/Fire Prevention Division, I have the following fire code or city ordinance/policy requirements. The site plan was based on the available inforlnation submitted at this time. If additional plans or changes are submitted, the appropriate code or policy items will be addressed. A ten foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees,' shrubs, bushes, NSP, US West, Cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City ordinance 9-1. 2. 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.) 3. Contact the Chanhasse~i Fire Marshal for exact location of fire lane signs and curbing to be painted yellow. Pursuant to Section 904.1, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. 4. Install and indicate on plans tile location of the PIV (Post Indicator Valve). Contact tile Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location. 5. Submit radius turn dimensions to tile City Engineer and Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review and approval. Pursuant to Section 9002.2.2.3, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. g:\safety\ml\planningcase99-18 The Cio, of Chanhassen. A yy'ow/n~ community w/th dean lakes, qua&, schoo& a charming downtown, thriving businesses, ~nd beautiful ?arks. A great olace to live, work, and ~la~. CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 Cit3' Center Drire. PO Box Iq ' (5'.,,m/.,,~'sen, 3 Enn,'sota 5531- Phone 612. 93 21900 Gem'nd ~zx' 612. 9325739 EJq4i,,'ering Em 612.93291C P:,bhc 5,~q Z~.v 6IZ934.252q l¥;'b ~'wm ci. c/,,mh, me,. m,. ns 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 xvill conform with the Chanhassen Fire Department requirements for temporary, access roads at construction sites. Details are available. Onsite fire hydrants shall be provided and in operating condition during all phases of construction. The use of liquefied petroleum gas shall be in conformance with NFPA Standard 58 and the Minnesota Uniform Fire code. A list of these requirements is available. (See policy #33-1993) All fire detection and fire suppression svstems shall be monitored by an approved UL central station with a UL 72 Certificate issued on these systems before final occupancy is issued. An 1 t" 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 Page 1 of 2 Tt,e Ci~. of Chanha~en. A growing communi~. :z'it/: cl,:,n lakes, a:t,J.'in' ::boob..: .-h.:',ning downtown rhm,':'ing bu:inesses, and beaurifid parks. A great place to live, work, and play. o An approved lock box shall be provided on the building for fn'e department use. The lock box should be located by the Fire Department connection or as located by the Fire Marshal. 10. 11. High-piled combustible storage shall comply with the requirements o__f Article #81 of 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 signao, e 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 Page 2 of 2 CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 Ci{y Center Ddve, PO Box 147 Cha,hasse,, Mi,neso ta 55317 Phone 612.937. I900 General Fax 612.937.5739 E, gineering Fax 612.937.9152 &~blic SafeO, Fax 612.934.2524 Web www. ci. cha,hassen, mn. us MEMORANDUM TO: Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner FROM: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer ~ DATE: September 9, 1999 SUB J: Site Plan Review for Wingate Hotel Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Crossroads Plaza 3rd Addition Land Use Review File No. 99-31 Upon review of the plans prepared by Hedlund dated August 13, 1999 1 offer the following comments and recommendations. GRADING The site was previously rough graded in conjunction with the plat improvements back in 1995. Only minor grading is anticipated for the building and parking lot improvements. Since earthwork activities will exceed one acre in size a Watershed District permit will be required. DRAINAGE As a part of the platting process a comprehensive stormwater management plan was developed for this site. Overall, the plans comply with the proposed stormwater management plan for the plat. Storm drainage will be conveyed via a pipe system across West 79th Street to the regional stormwater pond for treatment. There is, however, one catch basin located just west of the entrance canopy that will be in conflict with the proposed sidewalk. Staff recommends that the structure be shifted slightly to the east or change the casting type to avoid conflict with the pedestrian ramp on the sidewalk. Detailed storm drainage calculations for a 10-year, 24-hour storm event will be required prior to issuance of a building permit for staff review and approval. UTILITIES Municipal sanitary sewer and water service is available to the parcel from the interior street. Sewer and water hookup fees may be applicable pursuant to city ordinance at time of building permit issuance. The applicant and/or contract shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary utility permits from the City's Building Department for extension of the private utilities. All utilities shall be installed in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and/or State of Minnesota plumbing codes. The City of C/mnhasseu. A £~vwin~ community with clea~ lakes, ,~ta/it~, scl~ools, a cha,,ine downtown, thriving businesses, and beautiful varks. A great vSce to live. work. and olay. Sharmin A1-Jaff September 9, 1999 Page 2 STREETS The site has access from West 79th Street via a private street which also services Applebee's and Tires Plus. Cross-access and maintenance agreements are in place to allow shared parking in conjunction with final plat approval. Drive aisle widths appear to be in accordance with city code; however, staff does recommend the radiuses on the main north/south drive aisle be increased to 10-foot radiuses to accommodate turning movements of emergency vehicles into the parking lot. Access during construction will be an issue. Parking is prohibited along West 79th Street. Construction access should be limited to the existing private north/south street and not West 79.th Street. EROSION CONTROL The plans need to incorporate erosion control measures as well as a rock construction entrance on the site. These items will be required on the plans at time of building permit application. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Curb radiuses along the main north/south drive aisle into the parking lot shall be a minimum of 10 feet. Detailed storm drainage calculations for a 10-year, 24-hour storm event will be required prior to issuance of a building permit for staff review and approval. 3. The grading plan shall be revised to include erosion control fencing around the perimeter of the grading limits and a rock construction entrance. The catch basin structure directly west of the entrance canopy shall be moved easterly to avoid conflicts with the pedestrian ramp in the sidewalk and/or change casting type to accommodate the pedestrian ramp. 5. Pedestrian ramps shall be included at all sidewalk entrance points of the drive aisles and parking lot. Sharmin A1-Jaff September 9, 1999 Page 3 o o C~ The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e. Chanhassen Building Department, Watershed District, and Minnesota Department of Health. All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately restored with sod or seed with disc mulch within two weeks of completion in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook. Construction access to the site shall be limited to/from the private street and not West 79th Street. All site utilities shall be installed in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and/or State of Minnesota plumbing codes. As-built construction plans of the storm sewer will be required upon completion. Anita Benson, City Engineer g:XengMavcXpc\wingate hotel spt.doc CITY OF CHANHABSEN 890 COULTER DRIVE CHANHAS~EN, MN 66317 (~t2) ~3Y,4000 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION -.-- Comprehensive Plan Amendmenl OWNER: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE; . Temporary Sslsa Perrrdt Condl~Jonal ~es Permit Inte~m U~e Permit : Non-oOnforrnlng U,o Permit Planned O01t De~,etopment- .Rezoning Vacation et' ROWlEaasmenta Welland Alteration Psrmlt Zoning Appeal Zoning Ordinance Amendment .... Stgn Permits Sign Plan Review ..... Notification Sign Site Plan Review' ._~ Es=row for Filing Fee~/Attomey Coat" ($50 CUPISPR/VACNAR/WAP/Metea ' and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB) Subdivision' TOTAL FEE $ A list of ell property ownem within 500 feet of the boundsrle~ of t~ applaud. BulldOg ml~l illin must be eubml~d ~ are plan revb~. ~W~IX full e~ ~ oop~ of ~e plane must ~ eubm~d, Including eR 8Y~' X 1t" ~duc~ ~opy of tmnepareney for.each pith ~h~, - ~=mw MIl ~ required for o~er applications ~mugh the developmeM NO~ -~en multiple apPll~tlons are pr~s~, the appropriate fee ~hall ~ e~ f~ ea~ appl~. P~OJEOT NAME LOCATION ]..EON. DESCriPTION TOTAL ACREAGE YES )~ NO REASON FOR THiSREQUEST Thls application mU~t be, comptef&d In full end be typewritten or e. Jearly printed and must be eocompanlnd by all Informers and plane required bY ai:~llcabla eib/Ordlnenoe provl''lons. Before firing this application, you should oonrsr w~th the Planning Department W deterffdne'tha specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your appl~cation. A deterrnlnation of ¢ompl,eteneas of the application shall be made w/thin ten business days of applioatk)n sul:,'rd~l. A wrf~n notice o~ appgcatlon da~'~enoles shall be mailed to the appl~nt w~ln tan business days of appllcaUoh. 'l'hle I$ to ~ertlly that I ern::maldng applloation for the dea~bed a~'tJon by the Ci~ and that I em responsible ~or complying with ell City mqulrement~ Wlth:regata lo this request. This application should be processed In my name and $ am the patty whom the City should oo~lac~ ~,,~lsrdlng any matter pertaining to this application. I have atteohed a copy of proof of ownemhlp (either copy of Owner's Duplicate Ce~lfloate of Title, Abstreot of 'title or purchase agreement), or I em the authorized person to make ~hl~ application ahd the fee owner ha,. also signed this applicaUon. t will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of matertel and ~he progress of this spplicatlo~. I ~url~er un~mlancl that acl¢lltlonat fees may be charged tor eonsuRIng fees. teesll~li~ studies, eto. with an e~ttmate pdor to any authorization to prooe~ with the study. The documents and Information ! have submlrmd sm tree and'correct to the beat of The City herel~ not(flea the applicant mat develol~nent review cannot be comptete~ within B0 days due to I~blle hearing requlrement~ end agency review. Therefore, the rdty 14 noUfylng the appllcanl that the c~y requires an autamalic ~0 day extension ~or davelOpmeht review. Development review shall be oompleted within 120 days unte~e ecldllionsl review Ignature of Applicant ' , Oats, Signature of Fee Ovm~r Date ApplloeUon Reoelved on _. Fee Paid Recalpt No. The applicant should cofltact atari for a copy of the eteff I~pert whloh will be available on Friday prior to the meeting. If not contacted, I copy of the report wix be mailed to the appll©alt~' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 690 CITY CENTER DRIVE PROPOSAL: Request for Site Plan Review and Variance for Wingate Hotel APPLICANT: LOCATION: Neil Webber Architecture West 79th Street NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant, Neil Webber Architecture, is requesting Site Plan Approval for a 17,544 square foot hotel (Wingate Hotel) and a Variance to allow a three story building in the Highway Business District located on Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Crossroads Plaza 3rd Addition. 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 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. 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 Sharmin at 937-1900 ext. 120. 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 September 2, 1999. ~- ~z z w ~ ~ o o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o~ o ~ ~ w-~ z~ ~z z <z ~ z>~ O~ ~ ~ 0~ wa: ~0 o n-~O --m~ I~ ' I-Ca~ x~. m ~o= -r-O~ Z Z O~Z 0 z W z ow~ ~z w~z ~w~ ~ ~ z ~ wWz >=~ z o =Oz o~ z 0 ~z ~z za3z NElL WEBER ARCHITECTS 2280 WATERTOWN ROAD, SUITE 100 LONG LAKE, MINNESOTA 55356 (612) 476-4434 (612) 476-5863 (FAX) 13 August1999 PROPOSAL FOR WINGATE INN, Chanhassen, Minnesota We are proposing an 83-unit hotel development. The project will be 3 stories in height (this will require a one story height variance). The hotel is a high quality business oriented facility. Attached are preliminary drawings for your approval. Additional details will be provided as requested. SITE PLAN / GRADING AND UTILITY PLAN/LANDSCAPE PLAN Preliminary plans indicate that the building will fit nicely into the site and be complimentary to the surrounding buildings. The landscape plan shows the major plantings with the details of the foundation plantings to follow and to meet the City requirements. Parapet walls will screen the roof top units. The trash will be enclosed within the building. The building meets all City requirements as far as set backs, parking, lighting, landscaping, and THE BUILDING The attached color copy indicates the quality and color of the exterior materials. The exterior finish is of commercial grade EIFS as used for many years by Dayton Hudson, Target and other quality retail/commercial developments. The building will be sprinkled to meet 13 R standards as is normal. Signage will be executed by the use of individual letters as opposed to the panel sign shown in the photo. Colored plans and elevations will be presented at the planning commission and council meetings. Real samples of exterior materials will also be presented at that time. WINGATE INN ® BUILT FOR BU-~INESS® SS3NISnE! ~!0-1 J_-IInB ® ! ~tIV D~ lAX . INO0'8 ilJ..,IflS btO0~I DNI>I .01. 0 I lcl::lONO0 800'1-1 1881.-I 3SI3~X3 ~L ~'~ .0333 I'IS ~,g. DNIJ.33fl ~ .V, flOOU ~)NIJ.:~:~rd flOOU O~IYOB S.Nn ~ /~ONO0 ~00'1-4 ONOO~S q~JON /a~ONOO I:IOOq=l Ql:llhi NOI.I.¥A_-q-I~! ~ IIi IIHIHIHIt--IIi - -gm -~m -~m -~- - mm m m m mm ,01. 0 NOIIVA::IqEI NIl=ION II II ---I I H I i---t I H I t---J I H I H I H I I 0 NOI.LYA:::r'F::I LSBM ~m itl o NOI/VA::Iq::::I H/NOS m mmmmm mm mm mm mm ~mmm mm I I H I H I H I i---I I H I t---t i H I i 09/'03/99 FRI 15:37 FAX 612 832 5301 COPELAND BUILDING L~. tJU~ Chanhassen Properties, LLC $300 Hyland Greens Drive, Suite 200 Bloomington, MN 55437 832-5302 832-$301 fax September 3, 1999 Ms. Sharrm'n Al-Jaff City of Chanhassen 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, Mn 55317 Re: Proposed Wingate Hotel Dear Sharmin: I understand that the Wingate Hotel is requesting a variance to allow it to be three stories instead of two, This extra story may limit the view of the cinema from Highway 5, If this is the case, we would object to this variance being granted, Would you please have the applicant do a study of the sight lines to determine if the third story makes a difference in blocking the view of the cinema from Highway 5? Please let me know if you will comply with this request. Sincerely, Robert R, Copeland