Zoning Letter 09-24-20120
September 24, 2012
CITY OF
Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota. Accordingly, the building and other
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Symetra Life Insurance Company and
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Guaranty Commercial Title
7700 Market Boulevard
c/o Venture Mortgage
P Box
Chanhassen, MN N 55317
7801 East Bush Lake Road, Suite 350
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Edina, MN 55439
Administration Re: 80 West 78 Street
Phone: 952.227.1100 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections To Whom It May Concern:
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190 This office has been requested to confirm certain facts and circumstances concerning
the current zoning and land use compliance status of the above referenced project. In
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160 furtherance of that request, we hereby confirm and advise you as follows:
Fax: 952.227.1170
1. The above referenced project is located within the corporate limits of the City of
Finance
Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota. Accordingly, the building and other
Phone: 952.227.1140
improvements comprising the project are under the jurisdiction and are required
Fax: 952.227.1110
to comply with the building codes, ordinances and regulations of the City of
Chanhassen, Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota.
Park &Recreation
requirements, and also complies with the above stated comprehensive plan
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
2. The project currently is located in a district with zoning classification of Highway
designation and all requirements applicable thereto.
and Business Services, BH and guided for a commercial land use. The zoning
Recreation Center
classification is consistent with the comprehensive plan designation. Enclosed is
2310 Coulter Boulevard
a copy of the BH district regulations
Phone: 952.227.1400
Public Works
Fax: 952.227.1404
3.
The current use complies with the current zoning classification and all current
zoning requirements and regulations applicable thereto, including parking
Planning &
Natural Resources
requirements, and also complies with the above stated comprehensive plan
Phone: 952.227.1130
designation and all requirements applicable thereto.
Fax: 952.227.1110
4.
Site Plan Review #2012 -03 for a 20,600 square -foot retail building approved by
Public Works
the Chanhassen City Council on February 27, 2012.
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300
5.
Variance #2012 -03 for a 10 -foot parking setback to permit parking at the right -of-
Fax: 952.227.1310
way easement approved by the Board of Appeals and Adjustments on July 17,
Senior Center
2012.
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
6.
Based on analysis of the use, there is sufficient parking to accommodate said use.
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www.ci.chanhassennn.us
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Symetra Life Insurance Company and
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September 24, 2012
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This information was researched by the undersigned on request as a public service. The
undersigned certifies that the above information is believed to be accurate. However, neither the
undersigned nor the City assumes liability for errors or omissions. All information was obtained
from public records which may be inspected during normal business hours
Should additional information be required of this office concerning the property, you may
contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Enclosure
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Chanhassen, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances >> - CITY CODE >> Chapter 20 - ZONING >> ARTICLE
XVII. - "BH" HIGHWAY AND BUSINESS SERVICES DISTRICT >>
ARTICLE XVII. - "BH" HIGHWAY AND BUSINESS SERVICES DISTRICT
Sec. 20 -711. - Intent.
Sec. 20 -712. - Permitted uses.
Sec. 20 -713. - Permitted accessory uses.
Sec. 20 -714. - Conditional uses.
Sec. 20 -715. - Lot requirements and setbacks.
Sec. 20 -716. - Interim uses.
Secs. 20- 717 -20 -730. - Reserved.
Sec. 20 -711. - Intent.
The intent of the "BH" district is to provide for highway oriented commercial development
restricted to a low building profile.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5- 11 -1), 12- 15 -86)
Sec. 20 -712. - Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in a "BH" district:
(1) Antennas as regulated by article XXX of this chapter.
( Car wash.
( Community center.
( Convenience stores without gas pumps.
( Day care center.
( Fast -food restaurant.
( Financial institutions with /or without drive - through services.
( Funeral homes.
( Health services.
(10) Liquor stores.
(11) Miniature golf.
(12) Motels and hotels.
(13) Offices.
(14) Personal services.
(15) Private clubs and lodges.
(16) Reserved.
(17) Shopping center.
( Specialty retail shops.
( Standard restaurants.
(20)
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Utility services.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5- 11 -2), 12- 15 -86; Ord. No. 116, § 6, 1- 22 -90; Ord. No. 122, § 1, 2- 26 -90; Ord. No. 173, §
1, 7- 27 -92; Ord. No. 259, § 21, 11- 12 -96; Ord. No. 377, § 97, 5- 24 -04; Ord. No. 377, § 97, 5- 24 -04)
Sec. 20 -713. - Permitted accessory uses.
The following are permitted accessory uses in a "BH" district:
(1) Signs.
( Parking lots.
( Temporary outdoor sales (subject to the requirements of section 20 -312
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5- 11 -3), 12- 15 -86; Ord. No. 243, § 5, 2- 13 -95; Ord. No. 377, § 98, 5- 24 -04)
Sec. 20 -714. - Conditional uses.
The following are conditional uses in a "BH" district:
(1) Automobile rental facilities.
( Automotive repair shops.
( Convenience stores with gas pumps.
( Emission control testing stations.
( Garden centers.
( Motor fuel stations.
( Outdoor storage.
( Reserved.
( Small vehicle sales.
(10) Supermarkets.
(11) Towers as regulated by article XXX of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V § 11(541 -4), 12- 15 -86; Ord. No. 80 -G, § 1, 1- 11 -88; Ord. No. 91, § 1 6- 27 -88; Ord. No. 116, §
6, 1- 22 -90; Ord. No. 120, § 4(8), 2- 12 -90; Ord. No. 137, § Z. 2- 11 -91; Ord. No. 259, § 22, 11- 12 -96; Ord. No. 296, §
2, 2- 14 -00; Ord. No. 377. § 99, 5- 24 -04)
Editor's note -
Section 1 of Ord. No. 91, adopted June 27, 1988, amended § 20 -714 by adding a subsection (5)
thereto. Inasmuch as there existed a subsection (5), added by Ord. No. 80 -G, the editor has
renumbered the new provisions as 20- 714(6).
Subsequently, subsections (5) and (6), added by Ord. No. 116, § 6, adopted Jan. 22, 1990, were
renumbered as (7) and (8).
State law reference --- Conditional uses, M.S. § 462.3595.
Sec. 20 -715. - Lot requirements and setbacks.
The following minimum requirements shall be observed in a "BH" district subject to additional
requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:
(1) The minimum district area is ten acres. This section may be waived by a condition use
permit in the case of expansion of an existing district.
( The minimum lot area is 20,000 square feet.
(3)
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The minimum lot frontage is 100 feet, except that lots fronting on a cul -de -sac shall
have a minimum frontage in all districts of 60 feet.
( The minimum lot depth is 150 feet.
( The maximum lot coverage is 65 percent.
( Off - street parking shall comply with district setback requirements except:
a• There is no minimum setback when it abuts a railroad right -of -way, except as
provided in chapter 20 , article XXV, division 3, pertaining to landscaping
requirements.
b. There is no minimum setback when it abuts, without being separated by a
street, another off - street parking area.
C. The minimum setback is 50 feet when it abuts a residential district without
being separated from the residential district by a street or railroad right -of -way.
d• The minimum setback is 25 feet for side street side yards.
e. Parking setbacks along public rights -of -way may be reduced to a minimum of
ten feet if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city that 100
percent screening is provided at least five feet above the adjacent parking lot.
The intent of this section is that the city is willing to trade a reduced setback for
additional landscaping that is both an effective screen and of high quality
aesthetically. Acceptable screening is to be comprised of berming and
landscaping. Screening through the use of fencing is not permitted.
( The maximum height is as follows:
a• For the principal structure, two stories.
b. For accessory structures, one story.
( Minimum setback requirements:
a• For front yards, 25 feet.
b. For rear yards, 20 feet.
C. For side yards, ten feet.
d• The minimum setback is 50 feet when it abuts a residential district without
being separated from the residential district by a street or railroad right -of -way.
e. Buffer yards.
The city comprehensive plan establishes a requirement for buffer yards.
Buffer yards are to be established in areas indicated on the plan where
higher intensity uses interface with low density uses and shall comply
with chapter 20 , article XXV, of the Chanhassen City Code.
2 • The buffer yard is not an additional setback requirement. The full
obligation to provide the buffer yard shall be placed on the parcel
containing the higher intensity use.
3. The buffer yard is intended to provide physical separation and screening
for the higher intensity use. As such, they will be required to be provided
with a combination of berming, landscaping and /or tree preservation to
maximize the buffering potential. To the extent deemed feasible by the
city, new plantings shall be designed to require the minimum of
maintenance, however, such maintenance as may be required to
maintain consistency with the approved plan, shall be the obligation of
the property owner.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5-11-5),12-15-86: Ord, No. 94, §§ 1 3, 7- 25 -88; Ord. No. 136. §§ (A, t8, 1- 28 -91; Ord.
No. 451 § 4, 5- 29 -07; Ord. No. 474, § 11 10- 13 -08)
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Sec. 20 -716. - Interim uses.
The following are interim uses in the "BH" district:
(1)
Churches.
(
Reserved.
(
Farmers markets.
(Ord. No. 120, § 3. 2- 12 -90; Ord. No. 243, § 6, 2- 13 -95)
Secs. 20- 717 -20 -730. - Reserved.
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