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January 19, 2000
Page 2
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting site plan approval for the construction of a 43,000 square foot office
warehouse building. The site is located on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 8th
Addition and has an area of 3.28 acres. It is zoned IOP, Industrial Office Park, and is bordered by
Lake Drive West to the south and Mallory Court to the east. Access to the site is gained via a
driveway off of Mallory Court.
The building is designed in a "U" shape to hide the loading docks from views. The docks are
located in the center of the "U". The applicant is proposing to utilize pre-colored (tan) rockface
block as the main material on the building. A dark brown rock face block is used along the base
of the building and to frame entrances into the building. The entrances into the building are
recessed, mainly glass, and are capped by 5 tiers of gray metal flashing. A gray metal canopy
further defines each door. The walls along the east and west side of the loading docks are not
shown on the plans. Staff is assuming that the same materials and architectural treatment will be
carried on through these walls. The design of the building provides variation in form through
stepped back elevations along the south and east. The overall design provides variation and
detail on the facade of the building.
Parking is located along the south and east portions of the site. The southerly parking lot is
located approximately 10 feet below the elevation of Lake Drive West, which provides adequate
screening. However, at the corner of Mallory Court and Lake Drive West, the elevation of the
parking lot and Lake Drive West become comparable. Staff is recommending the applicant
incorporate a meandering berm with landscaping, 3 to 4 feet in height along the easterly and
southeasterly portion of the site to adequately screen the parking. Site landscaping must be
increased to meet minimum ordinance requirements.
A parking lot light plan is required. The plan should incorporate the light style, height, and
photo-metrics. Also, a detailed sign plan, which includes lighting method, has to be submitted.
The applicant explained that trash dumpsters will be located inside the building. Rooftop
equipment and mechanical equipment are not shown on the plans. All equipment must be
screened from views.
In summary, with the incorporation of staff recommendations the proposed site plan application
would meet ordinance requirements, and staff is recommending approval with conditions outlined
in the staff report.
Lot 1, Block 1, CLBP 8th SPR
January 19, 2000
Page 3
GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE
The proposed office/warehouse building, with an area of 43,000 square feet, will be situated on
the northwest comer of the intersection of Mallory Court and Lake Drive West. The site is
bordered by Lake Drive West to the south, a vacant industrial site to the north and Mallory Court
to the east. The site located south of Lake Drive West is zoned PUD-R and is proposed to be
occupied by apartment buildings (Powers Ridge). Access to the building is proposed from
Mallory Court. Parking will be located along the south and east portion of the site. Screening of
the parking lot can be improved by incorporating a meandering berm with landscaping, 3 to 4
feet in height along the east and southeast comer of the site.
Materials used on the "U" shaped building, are pre-colored rock face block on all four elevations.
Entrances into the building are recessed glass, capped with metal flashing and a projecting metal
canopy. Brown rock face block columns further define the entrances. The "U" shaped building
is designed to screen the loading docks from views by locating the loading area in the center of
the "U". The east and west walls on either side of the loading area are not shown on the
"EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS" plan. The same architectural treatment is required on these walls.
The applicant explained that trash will be located inside 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.
Rooftop equipment and mechanical equipment are not shown on the plans. All equipment must
be screened from views.
The building is located 68 feet from the north, 110 feet from the east, 102 from the south, and 30
feet from the westerly property line.
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;
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January 19, 2000
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(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:
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
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 comprehensive plan,
the zoning ordinance, and the site plan review requirements. The site design is
compatible with the sm'rounding development.~ It is functional and harmonious with the
approved development for this area.
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January 19, 2000
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GRADING
In conjunction with the development of Chanhassen Lakes Business Park (CLBP) 7th and 8th
Additions, the developer rough graded the building site and constructed the infrastructure and
street system to serve the site. The approved grading plan for CLBP 8th Addition suggested a
first floor elevation of 919.0 for the site, which is 1.8 feet lower than the proposed grading plan
(920.8). The site was left higher due to an unexpected excess of material that was generated
between the 7th and 8th Additions. The developer of CLBP 7th and 8th Additions, Eden Trace,
which is also the applicant in this submittal, has not requested city approval for a revised grading
plan for the 8th Addition. Upon comparison of the change in building elevation, it is the
Engineering Department's position that the revised elevation of 920.8 should not adversely affect
the sight lines or characteristics of the neighboring parcels. The sight lines from Lake Drive
West towards this site should not be a noticeable change given the grade of Lake Drive West.
The elevation of the southerly parking lot will vary between one foot above Lake Drive West in
the southeast corner of the site to nine feet below Lake Drive West in the southwest corner. The
first floor elevation of the building will be approximately six feet higher (mid point of the
building) than Mallory Court and up to nine feet lower than Lake Drive West (in the southwest
comer of the site). The vast difference in grades is due to the topographic change in the area.
The top of the building will be approximately the same elevation as the top of the hill to the west
(940.0).
Staff has two concerns with regards to the grading plan. One is drainage around the west side of
the building and the other is maintaining a 2.0% boulevard grade within the right of way of
Mallory Court. A 6-foot wide sidewalk still needs to be built along the west side of Mallory
Court this spring thus the need for a 2.0% boulevard. The final grading plans will need to show
how a drainage swale is to be constructed along the west side of the building to insure positive
drainage away from the building and a 2.0% boulevard grade within the right of way of Mallory
Court. Staff also recommends berming in the southeasterly portion of the site to help screen the
parking lot from the intersection of Mallory Court and Lake Drive West. Staff is recommending
approval of the proposed building elevation with the conditions outlined in this report.
Erosion control measures (silt fencing, rock construction entrance) are in general accordance
with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook. The location of the silt fence may be
modified after a detail review of the final grading plan. In addition, erosion control blanket will
be required on all areas in excess of 3:1 slopes.
DRAINAGE
The stormwater runoff from the parking lots/building will be conveyed via storm sewers into
Mallory Court where the storm sewers will discharge into a regional stormwater pond located
east of the site for pretreatment pursuant to the City's Surface Water Management Plan. The
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Page 6
storm sewer system on the site shall be privately constructed by the applicant and owned and
maintained by the applicant upon completion.
Detailed storm drainage calculations will be required to determine if there are sufficient catch
basins being provided to convey surface water runoff from the site. The drainage calculations for
a 10- and 100-year, 24-hour storm event (rational method) shall be submitted to the City for
review and approval at time of building permit application.
UTILITIES
Municipal sewer and water is available to the site from Mallory Court. However, at this time the
City has not approved or accepted the utility improvements; therefore, connection will not be
permitted pursuant to the development contract. The developer needs to complete an outstanding
punch list and formally request the City to accept the utility improvements prior to connection.
Installation of the private utilities throughout the site (i.e. storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water) will
require plumbing permits and inspections through the City's Building Department. All utility
improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the city's latest edition of standard
specifications and detail plates and/or state plumbing codes.
STREETS/PARKING
The parking lot appears to be fairly well laid out. Access will be from Mallory Court. The drive
aisles and parking stall widths appear to meet city codes. The developer of the plat will be
providing an industrial driveway apron on Mallory Court. The city's parking ordinance requires
4.5 parking stalls per 1,000 square feet of office (49 stalls) and one stall per square feet of
warehouse area (33 stalls). The total parking spaces required by ordinance are 82. The applicant
is providing 107 spaces.
A six-foot wide concrete sidewalk will be constructed along the west side of Mallory Court out
to Lake Drive West in conjunction with CLBP 8th Addition. The city will be completing an
eight-foot wide asphalt trail along the north side of Lake Drive West as well this spring. The
applicant should be required to extend a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk from the parking lot to
Mallory Court to provide for pedestrian traffic movement.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
Storm Water Quality and Quantity Fees
All fees were paid with the Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition.
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LANDSCAPING
Minimum requirements for landscaping include 3,885 sq. ft. of landscaped area around the
parking lot, 11 trees for the parking lot, and buffer yard plantings along the north, south, east and
west property lines. The applicant's proposed as compared to the requirements for landscape
area and parking lot trees is shown in the following table.
Vehicular use landscape area
Trees/parking lot
Required Proposed
3,885 sq. ft. 51,391 sq. ft.
16 overstory trees 6 overstory trees
Boulevard trees - Lake Drive
West
North prop. line - buffer yard B
(*shown - 75% of total)
20' width
South prop. line - buffer yard B
(* shown - 75% of total)
30' width
East prop. line - buffer yard B
(*shown- 75% of total)
30' width
West prop. line - buffer yard B
(*shown - 75% of total)
11 overstory trees
11 overstory trees
4 canopy trees 0 overstory trees
6 understory trees 9 understory trees
11 shrubs > 11 shrubs
3 overstory trees 11 overstory trees
5 understory trees 0 understory trees
5 shrubs 0 shrubs
1 overstory trees 4 overstory trees
3 understory trees 0 understory trees
3 shrubs >3 shrubs
2 overstory trees wildflower planting
5 understory trees
30' width 5 shrubs
*According to city buffer yard ordinance, the project developer is responsible for only 75% of the required plantings. Abutting property owners
may plant the remaining 25% on their property.
Proposed landscaping does not meet minimum ordinance requirements for parking lot trees or
buffer yards on the north, south, east or west sides.
The buffer yards on the south and east sides technically fall short of minimum requirements as
well. However, applicant does have the correct number of trees, but they're all overstory.rather
than a mix of over- and understory. Staff finds this acceptable. The river birch specified to be
planted in the north buffer yard area will provide satisfactory buffering from neighboring
properties. The west side buffer yard is proposed to be seeded in a wildflower mix. Staff
supports this proposal on the condition that the city be able to approve seed mix and application
procedures and maintenance schedule. These details have not been submitted with the landscape
plan.
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January 19, 2000
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LIGHTING
Lighting locations have not been illustrated on the plans. Only shielded fixtures are allowed as
required by ordinance. A detailed lighting plan should be submitted.
SIGNAGE
The applicant has not submitted a signage plan. One ground low profile business sign is
permitted per lot. The area of the sign may not exceed 80 square feet and a height of 8 feet.
Also, one wall mounted sign per business shall be permitted per street frontage. The total display
area shall not exceed 15% of the total area of the building wall upon which the signs are
mounted. No sign may exceed 90 square feet. Staff is recommending the following criteria be
adopted:
All businesses shall share one monument sign per lot. Monument signage shall be
subject to the monument standards in the sign ordinance.
2. Wall signs are permitted on no more that 2 street frontages.-
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.
No illuminated signs within the development may be viewed from the residential
section south of the site.
7. 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.
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January 19, 2000
Page 9
COMPLIANCE TABLE - lOP DISTRICT
Ordinance
Proposed Building
Building Height 4 stories 1 story
Building Setback
N-10' E-30'
S-30' W-10'
N-68' E-110'
S-102' W-30'
Parking stalls 82 stalls 107 stalls
Parking Setback
N-NA' E-30'
S-30' W-NA'
N-10'- E30'
S-30'- W-NA
Hard surface 70% 65%
Coverage
Lot Area 1 acre 3.28 acres
RECOMMENDATION
"The planning Commission recommends approval of site plan 2000-1 for a 43,000 square foot
office warehouse building to be located on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 8th
Addition, as shown on the plans dated received December 17, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall increase parking lot tree plantings to a total of 16 overstory trees. A
revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the city.
2. The applicant shall submit wildflower seed mix specifications, application procedure and
maintenance schedule to the city.
3. One overstory tree will be added to the north buffer yard area.
4. Full park and trail dedication fees shall be paid in accordance with ordinance
requirements.
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One ground low profile business sign is permitted per lot. The area of the sign may not
exceed 80 square feet and a height of 8 feet. Also, one wall mounted sign per business
shall be permitted per street frontage. The total display area shall not exceed 15% of the
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Page 10
total area of the building wall upon which the signs are mounted. No sign may exceed 90
square feet. All signage must meet the following criteria:
a. All businesses shall share one monument sign per lot. Monument signage shall be
subject to the monument standards in the sign ordinance.
b. Wall signs are permitted on no more that 2 street frontages.-
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. No illuminated signs within the development may be viewed from the residential
section south of the site.
g. Back-lit individual letter signs are permitted.
h. Only the name and logo of the business occupying the unit will be permitted on
the sign.
i. 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.
6. Building Official Conditions:
a. The building shall have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
b. Five accessible parking spots must be provided and they must be dispersed among the
various building entrances as close to the entrances as possible.
c. The utility plans will be reviewed when submitted for permit.
d. The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as
soon as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
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January 19, 2000
Page 11
7. Fire Marshal conditions:
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Refer to the utility plan. Please note the location of the fire hydrants to be installed.
One hydrant will be off the northeast comer of the building and another hydrant must
be located off the southeast comer by the front entrance. The hydrant shown on the
southwest comer can be deleted. Minnesota Uniform Fire Code 1997 Section
903.4.2.
b. Refer to the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division policy
requirements for your subcontractors.
8. The walls along the east and west side of the loading area shall be built of the same
materials as the rest of the building.
9. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the city. Only shielded fixtures are allowed as
required by ordinance. A detailed lighting plan should be submitted.
10.
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 would 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.
11. Rooftop equipment and mechanical equipment are not shown on the plans. All
equipment must be screened from views.
12. The applicant shall enter into a site plan contract with the city and provide the necessary
financial securities as required for landscaping.
13. Grading plans shall incorporate a meandering berm, 3-4 feet high, along the east and
southeast comer of the site.
14. Detailed storm drainage calculations for a 1 O-year, 24-hour storm event shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
15.
Installation of the private utilities throughout the site will require building permits
through the City's Building Department. All utility improvements shall be constructed in
accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates
and/or state plumbing codes.
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January 19, 2000
Page 12
16. The applicant shall construct a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk from the parking lot to
Mallory Court.
17. The proposed driveway access shall incorporate an industrial driveway apron and
pedestrian ramps on the plans in accordance with City Detail Plate No. 5207.
18.
The applicant will need to provide financial security in the amount of $2,500 to
guarantee the boulevard restoration and erosion control measures. Security may be in
the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow, which will be returned upon satisfactorily
completing the project.
19.
All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately restored
with seed and disc mulched or wood-fiber blanket or sod in accordance with the
approved plans within two weeks upon the completion of each activity in accordance
with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook.
20. All private streets/driveways shall be constructed to support a minimum of 7-ton per
axle design weight in accordance with City Code 20-1118.
21. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agency,
i.e. Watershed District.
22.
The applicant shall incorporate berms along the southeast portion of the site to screen the
south and east parking lots from the intersection of Mallory Court and Lake Drive West.
· No berming is permitted within the City's right-of-way. Landscaping improvements
may be permitted subject to staff review and approval.
23.
The applicant shall revise the grading plans to show how a drainage swale is to be
constructed along the west side of the building to insure positive drainage away from the
building and a 2.0% boulevard grade within the right of way of Mallory Court.
24.
The Applicant shall provide berming in the southeasterly portion of the site to screen the
parking lot from the intersection of Mallory Court and Lake Drive West to help screen
the parking lot."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Application & Notice of Public Hearing and mailing list.
2. Memo from David Hempel, Assistant City Engineer, dated January 12, 2000.
3. Memo from Greg Hayes, Fire Inspector/Training Coordinator, dated December 29, 1999.
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4. Memo from Steve Torell, Building Official, dated December 28,1999.
5. Plans dated December 15, 1999.
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January 19, 2000
Page 1
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Site Plan Review #00-1
Application for Eden Trace Corporation for a 43,000 square foot office warehouse building
On January 19, 2000, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly schedule
meeting to consider the application of Eden Trace Corporation for a site plan review for the
property located at Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 8th Addition. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed site plan was preceded by published
and mailed notice. The Planning Commission heard testimony from all interested persons
wishing to speak and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Industrial Office Park.
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for an industrial office park.
3. The legal description of the property is Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business
Park 8th Addition
4. Section 20-110:
(1) Is consistent 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) Is consistent with this division;
(3) Preserves 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;
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January 19, 2000
Page 2
(4)
(5)
(6)
Creates 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;
Creates a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
mo
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
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.
Protects 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.
o
The planning report 00-1 dated January 19, 2000, prepared by Sharmin A1-Jaff is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the site
plan review.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 19th day of January, 2000.
Lot 1, Block 1, CLBP 8th SPR
January 19, 2000
Page 3
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
APPLICANT: ~,'~J~/7
^ D ESS: IV/I
TELEPHONE (Daytime)
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
__ Temporary Sales Permit
Conditional Use Permit
Vacation of ROW/Easements
Interim Use Permit
Variance
Non-conforming Use Permit
Planned Unit Development*
Rezoning
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
Site Plan Review* ~'~0
Subdivision*
Wetland Alteration Permit
__ Zoning Appeal
__ Zoning Ordinance Amendment
__ Notification Sign
X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
($50 CUP/SPR/VACNAR/VV AP/Metes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
TOTAL FEE $ '700~ '''~
A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
application.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
*Twenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 81/=" X 11" reduced copy of
transparency for each plan sheet.
** Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract
NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
TOTAL ACREAGE
WETLANDS PRESENT
PRESENT ZONING
REQUESTED ZONING
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST
YES
/~ NO
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning
Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that ! am responsible for 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.
! will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior 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.
The city hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing
requirements and agency review. Therefore, the city is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day
extension for development review. Development review shall be completed ~thin 120 days unless additional review
extensions are approved by the applicant.
~g/hat.ure/o~f App~licant
Signature of Fee Owner
Application Received on
Date
Date.
Fee Paid Receipt No.
The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeting.
if not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
PROPOSAL:
Site Plan Review for an
Office Industrial Building
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
Andreas Development
Mallory Court, North of
Lake Drive West
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant,
Andreas Development, is requesting Site Plan Review for a 43,000 sq. ft. office warehouse building to
be located on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 8th Addition on property zoned lOP,
Office Industrial Park and located west of Powers Blvd., north of Lake Drive West on Mallory Court.
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 January 6, 2000.
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Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
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TO: Sharmin AI-Jaff, Senior Planner
FROM: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer ~
DATE: January t 2, 2000
SUB J: Site Plan Review for Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business
Park 8th Addition - Land Use Review File No. 00-03
Upon review of the site plans prepared by RSP Architects dated December 15,
1999 and civil plans prepared by Ryan Engineering dated November 30,1999, I
offer the following comments and recommendations:
GRADING
In conjunction with the development of Chanhassen Lakes Business Park (CLBP)
7th and 8th Additions, the developer rough graded the building site and constructed
the infrastructure and street system to serve the site. The approved grading plan
for CLBP 8th Addition suggested a first floor elevation of 919.0 for the site,
which is 1.8 feet lower than the proposed grading plan (920.8). The site was left
higher due to an unexpected excess of material that was generated between the 7th
and 8th Additions. The developer ofCLBP 7th and 8th Additions, Eden Trace,
which is also the applicant in this submittal, has not requested city approval for a
revised grading plan for the 8th Addition. Upon comparison of the change in
building elevation, it is the Engineering Department's position that the revised
elevation of 920.8 should not adversely affect the sight lines or characteristics of
the neighboring parcels. The sight lines from Lake Drive West towards this site
should not be a noticeable change given the grade of Lake Drive West. The
elevation of the southerly parking tot will vary between one foot above Lake
Drive West in the southeast comer of the site to n/ne feet below Lake Drive West
in the southwest corner. The first floor elevation of the building will be
approximately six feet higher (mid point of the building) than Mallow Court and
up to nine feet lower than Lake Drive West (in the southwest comer of the site).
The vast difference in grades is due to the topographic change in the area. The top
of the building wilt be approximately the same elevation as the top of the hill to
the west (940.0).
Staffhas two concerns with regards to the grading plan. One is drainage around
the west side of the building and the other is maintaining a 2.0% boulevard grade
within the right of way of Mallory Court. A 6-foot wide sidewalk still needs to be
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built along the west side of Mallory Court this spring thus the need for a 2.0%
boulevard. The final grading plans will need to show how a drainage swale is to
be constructed along the west side of the building to insure positive drainage away
from the building and a 2.0% boulevard grade within the right of way of Mallory
Court. Staff also recommends berming in the southeasterly portion of the site to
help screen the parking lot from the intersection of Mallory Court and Lake Drive
West. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed building elevation with
the conditions outlined in this report.
Erosion control measures (silt fencing, rock construction entrance) are in general
accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook. The location of
the silt fence may be modified after a detail review of the final grading plan. In
addition, erosion control blanket will be required on all areas in excess of 3:1
slopes.
DRAINAGE
The stormwater runoff from the parking lots/building will be conveyed via storm
sewers into Mallory Court where the storm sewers will discharge into a regional
stormwater pond located east of the site for pretreatment pursuant to the City's
Surface Water Management Plan. The storm sewer system on the site shall be
privately constructed by the applicant and owned and maintained by the applicant
upon completion.
Detailed storm drainage calculations will be required to determine if there are
sufficient catch basins being provided to convey surface water runoff from the
site. The drainage calculations for a 10- and 100-year, 24-hour storm event
(rational method) shall be submitted to the City for review and approval at time of
building permit application.
UTILITIES
Municipal sewer and water is available to the site from Mallory Court. However,
at this time the City has not approved or accepted the utility improvements;
therefore, connection will not be permitted pursuant to the development contract.
The developer needs to complete an outstanding punch list and formally request
the City to accept the utility improvements prior to connection.
Installation of the private utilities throughout the site (i.e. storm sewer, sanitary
sewer, water) will require plumbing permits and inspections through the City's
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January 12, 2000
Page 3
Building Department. All utility improvements shall be constructed in accordance
with the city's latest edition of standard specifications and detail plates and/or
state plumbing c°des.
STREETS/PARKING
The parking lot appears to be fairly well laid out. Access will be from Mallory
Court. The drive aisles and parking stall widths appear to meet city codes. The
developer of the plat will be providing an industrial driveway apron on Mallory
Court.
A six-foot wide concrete sidewalk will be constructed along the west side of
Mallory Court out to Lake Drive West in conjunction with CLBP 8th Addition.
The city will be completing an eight-foot wide asphalt trail along the north side of
Lake Drive West as well this spring. The applicant should be required to extend a
five-foot wide concrete sidewalk from the parking lot to Mallory Court to provide
for pedestrian traffic movement.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Detailed storm drainage calculations for a 1 O-year, 24-hour storm event
shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of
a building permit.
Installation of the private utilities throughout the site will require building
permits through the City's Building Department. All utility improvements
shall be constructed in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard
Specifications and Detail Plates and/or state plumbing codes.
The applicant shall construct a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk from the
parking lot to Mallory Court.
The proposed driveway access shall incorporate an industrial driveway
apron and pedestrian ramps on the plans in accordance with City Detail
Plate No. 5207.
The applicant will need to provide financial security in the amount of
$2,500 to guarantee the boulevard restoration and erosion control
measures. Security may be in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow,
which will be returned upon satisfactorily completing the project.
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Januaw 12, 2000
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All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be
immediately restored with seed and disc mulched or wood-fiber blanket or
sod in accordance with the approved plans within two weeks upon the
completion of each activity in accordance with the City's Best
Management Practice Handbook.
All private streets/driveways shall be constructed to support a minimum of
7-ton per axle design weight in accordance with City Code 20-1118.
The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate
regulatow agency, i.e. Watershed District.
The applicant shall incorporate berms along the southeast portion of the
site to screen the south and east parking lots from the intersection of
Mallow Court and Lake Drive West. No berming is permitted within the
City's right-of-way. Landscaping improvements may be permitted subject
to staff review and approval.
The applicant shall revise the grading plans to show how a drainage swale
is to be constructed along the west side of the building to insure positive
drainage away from the building and a 2.0% boulevard grade within the
right of way of Mallow Court.
The Applicant shall provide berming in the southeasterly portion of the
site to screen the parking lot from the intersection of Mallow Court and
Lake Drive West to help screen the parking lot.
Anita Benson, City Engineer
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Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner
FROM: Greg Hayes, Fire Inspector/Training Coordinator
DATE: December 29, 1999
SUBJECT: Planning Case: 00-1 Site Plan Review. Request for site plan review for
43,000 square foot office/warehouse building to be located on Lot 1
Block 1, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 8th Addition on property
Zoned IOP.
I have reviewed the site plan review 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. Refer to the utility plan. Please note the location of the fire hydrants to be installed.
One hydrant will be off the northeast comer of the building and another hydrant must
be located off the southeast comer by the front entrance. The hydrant shown on the
southwest comer can be deleted. Minnesota Uniform Fire Code 1997 Section 903.4.2.
2. Please refer to the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division policy
requirements for your subcontractors.
If you have any questions, please give me a call at ext. 262.
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SUB J:
MEMORANDUM
Sharmin AI-Jaff, Senior Planner
Steve Torell, Building Official~'~'"'
December 28, 1999
Site Plan Review for:
PLANNING CASE:
Office/Warehouse Building on Lot 1, Block 1
Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 8th Addn.
00-1 Site Plan Review
I have reviewed the plans for the above building dated: December 15, 1999, and
received by the Planning Department on December 16, 1999. Following are my
comments, which should be included in the conditions of approval.
1. The building shall have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
2. Five accessible parking spots must be provided and they must be dispersed
among the various building entrances as close to the entrances as possible.
3. The utility plans will be reviewed when submitted for permit.
4. The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections
Division as soon as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
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