3 SPR 8360 Commerce Drive
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Highland Development SPR
March 1, 2000
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PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
As part of the original development, an expansion to the building was anticipated. The applicant is
proposing a 13,117 square foot warehouse addition to an existing 9,161 square foot office warehouse
building on Lot 2, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition. The warehouse addition is
approximately 20½ feet in height, matching the existing warehouse height.
The applicant is proposing the use of coated tilt-up random ribbed concrete panels for the expansion.
There will be a two-foot wide horizontal band of smooth concrete painted blue around the top of the
building to match the existing warehouse. The building material matches the existing building.
Adjacent zoning and land use are to the north-IOP, Railroad, to the south-O/I, National Weather
Service, other office/industrial uses, to the east -O/I, vacant lot, Jehovah Witness, Power System, and
to the west -O/I, open space and pond area
The existing building is currently connected to sewer and water. This expansion is being developed on
a lot that is part of the Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition. The lot currently contains a 9,161 sq.
ft. building with a number of trees and shrubs throughout the property, mostly along the perimeter. The
lot abuts a public right-of-way on Commerce Drive.
BACKGROUND
On January 13, 1992, the City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Chanhassen Business
Center. The PUD was amended on February 8, 1993 tO allow for a church as a permitted use and the
final plat for phase I of the project was approved. On April 24, 1995, the Chanhassen Business
Center 2nd Addition, subdividing Outlot C into 7 lots, was approved by the City.
The Chanhassen Business Center is and industrial/office park on 93.7 acres. The original plat
consisted of 12 lots and 2 outlots. The ultimate development for this proposal was to have a total of
700,000 square feet of building area with a mix of 20% office, 25% industrial, and 55% warehouse.
The first phase of final plat approval includes two lots. The National Weather Service (NWS) was
built on Lot 1, Block 2 and the Jehovah Witness Church was built on Lot 1, Block 1 of the 1st
addition. Power Systems was built on Lot 4, Block 1 and Paulstarr Enterprises was built on Lot 7,
Block 1 of the 2nd Addition.
The plan for the 9,161 square foot Highland Development building was approved on August 28,
1995.
GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE
The applicant is proposing the use of unpainted tilt-up random ribbed concrete panels matching the
existing building for the expansion. There will be a two-foot wide horizontal band of smooth concrete
painted blue to match the existing warehouse.
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March 1, 2000
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ACCESS
The current lot has access from the east off of Commerce Drive. This would remain the only access
point to the property.
LANDSCAPING
It appears that no existing trees will be removed for the proposed addition. Existing trees include
boulevard trees along Commerce Drive planted by the developer as well as trees along the parking lot
and in the western comer. These trees are to remain on site and have been incorporated into the
applicant's proposed landscape plan.
By ordinance, the applicant is required to provide the following: 372 sq. ft. of landscape area and 2
trees within the parking area. According to the submitted landscape plan and count of existing trees,
the applicant meets the landscape area and parking requirements.
The rear of the building faces the Bluff Creek corridor and the Creekside development. To provide a
more buffered view from the Creekside neighborhood, staff recommends the applicant plant
evergreens at the western corner of the proposed addition.
GRADING
The site was previously rough graded with development of the first phase. The proposed phase will
require minor grading for the parking lot and building pad. The City has a 20-foot wide drainage and
utility easement over the existing storm sewer line north of the building. The grading plan proposes
to place approximately four additional feet of material upon the easement. The storm sewer is already
approximately 13 feet deep. The structural integrity of the pipe may be jeopardized by placement of
additional fill material within the easement area. Therefore, staff recommends no additional fill be
placed within the City's 20-foot drainage and utility easement.
DRAINAGE
The existing drainage infrastructure on site has been sized to accommodate this future expansion. No
additional storm sewer improvements will be necessary.
UTILITIES
The existing building is connected to city sewer and water from Commerce Drive. No additional
utility improvements are proposed with this expansion.
EROSION CONTROL
Erosion control fencing is proposed around the perimeter of the grading limits. No additional erosion
control measures will be necessary.
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March 1, 2000
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STREETS
The existing site has a paved parking lot with concrete curb and gutter. The plan proposes expanding
the site northerly with approximately 10 additional parking stalls. It appears the parking lot layout is
in conformance with city ordinance on drive aisle width and parking stall length.
LIGHTING/SIGNAGE
The plan does not call for any new signage to be placed on the addition. The plan does call for wall
mounted light fixtures to be placed above doors on the east and south sides of the building. Wall
mounted lights shall be shielded from direct off site view.
SITE PLAN FINDINGS
In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance with
the following:
(1)
Consistency with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides,
including the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may be
adopted;
(2) Consistency with this division;
(3)
Preservation of the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing tree
and soil removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general
appearance of the neighboring developed or developing or developing areas;
(4)
Creation of a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site
features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development;
(5)
Creation of functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and provision of
a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general community;
b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
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Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of the
design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and
neighboring structures and uses; and
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Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and
parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public streets,
width of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation,
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March 1, 2000
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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 building is consistent with all ordinances and regulations. The
expansion fits in with the existing development on the site and within the Chanhassen
Business Center.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of Site Plan #95-11 (File 2), as shown on the plans
prepared by Martin Woody Architects, dated January 26, 2000, and subject to the following
conditions:
The applicant shall plant 4 evergreens at the western corner of the proposed addition.
Existing trees shall be protected by tree fencing during construction. No existing trees shall
be removed. If so, they will be replaced at a rate of 2:1 diameter inches.
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No additional fill material may be placed within the City's 20-foot wide drainage and utility
easement north of the building.
3. Wall mounted lights shall be shielded from direct off site view.
4. The addition is required to be protected with an automatic fire extinguishing system.
5. Two accessible parking spaces are required and the access aisle must be 8' feet wide.
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The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the necessary
security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration and landscaping."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Development Review Application
2. Reduced Site Plan
3. Memo from Mark Littfin to Robert Generous dated February 9, 2000
4. Memo from Steven Torell to Robert Generous dated February 17, 2000
5. Memo from David Hempel to Robert Generous dated February 23, 2000
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Highland Development Site Plan Review 95-11
On March 1, 2000, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly schedule
meeting to consider the application of Martin Woody Architects and Highland Development for a site
plan review for the property located at 8360 Commerce Dr. Chanhassen, Minnesota. 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
2.
3.
4.
The property is currently zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development Light Industrial Office
Park).
The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for Office/Industrial.
The legal description of the property is Lot 2, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center
2nd Addition.
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;
(4) 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;
(5) Creates a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features,
with special attention to the following:
a. 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;
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March 1, 2000
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b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
c. 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
d. 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) 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.
The planning report #95-11 dated March 1, 2000, prepared by Robert Generous is
incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the site plan
review.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 1 st day of March, 2000.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-190O
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPMCATION
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Temporary Sales Permit
Conditional Use Permit
Interim Use Permit
Non-conforming use Permit
Planned Unit Deve',opment*
__ Rezoning
... Sign Permits
_ Sign Plan Review
_,/~ Site P;an Review'
Subdivisbn'
Vacation of ROW/Easements
Variance
Wetland Alteration Permit
,, Zoning Appeal
_ Zoning Ordinance Amendment
_~ Notification Sign
X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost'*
($50 C UP/S P R/VACNAP~NAP/M etes
and Bounds. $400 Minor SUB)
TOTALFEE$ ~"~"Oo)(~, --
A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
Buil,~lng material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
~wenty-s~ full size folded'coples of the plans must be submiffed, including an 8W' X 11" reduced copy of
~ransparency for each plan sheet.
-' Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract
t4OTE-When mu:dple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
NOTE - When mCtiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be Gharged far each ~¢pli~tion,
PRESENT ZONING %'"-[
REQUESTED ZONING .~'~-- 1
· PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION
· REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION
This applgation must be ¢ompletecl i,'3 full anti 13s tTl~ewritleh or clearly I:)ti~ecl and musl be accompanied by all ir'ffcmation
and 13lans req,$e¢t bi' applicable Cily Ordinance provisions, l!tetore llllng this appllcallon, you should, confer with the
~lanning De,3admer',t to clete,'min~ Ihs spe¢fic ordinance a~d proaedural ~equiremenf. s applicable t~ ~ur a~plication.
This is tc ce,l~y that I ~m making application for the described action by the C~y an~l that lam responsible for con'~lyhg
with all Ci~ requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed In my r~me and I am It~e party
w~om the City Should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this ap¢cation. I have attached a copy of proof of
ownership (e~t.her copy of Owner's Duplicate Certtlicate of Tltie, A~stract of Title or pumhase agreement), or I am the
authorized person to make this ap¢catJcn and the fee owner has also s~gnaci this R>pIIca~ion.
I will keep myself inlormed ~f the 0eadlinas for submission of material and the progress of this a~plicat~on. I fudher
understand the1 additional fees may be charged for consulting tees, feasibility ~tudies, ate, w~h an estimate pdor to any
authorizatio~ to proceed w~hthe study. The documents and information I have submi~led ere true anti correct to the bes!
o! my ~owledge.
1 also understand that after the approval or granflng o! the petrol1, such permits shall I:~ Invalid unless they are recorded
against the title to the property for which the approva~'permi~ h grant~ within 120 days with the Carver County Rec~rcier's
to City Hall Records.
Office anti the original clocurr~ returned
ig slurs ~)~ Applic~,nt '
Signalers of Fee Owner
D~te
Fee Paid ./(()'?' '~Recelpt No.
' The applicant should contact staff for a copy of ttte al£ff repot'[ w/iici1 wlll De available on Fdc~ay prior Io the
meeting, ti not contacted, a copy of the report wilt be malled to the eppllcanrs address.
C OF
690 Ciff Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.93Z 1900
General &x 612937.5739
Engineering tax 612.93Z9152
Public Safe~y Fax 612.934.2524
Web www. ci. chanhassen, mn. us
TO:
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE:
Februm3, 9, 2000
RE:
The site plan review for a 13,117 square foot expansion to a 9,161 square foot
building located on Lot 2, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition,
8360 Commerce Drive, property zoned PUD, Highland Development.
Planning Case: 95-11. Site Plan (File 2-2000)
I have reviewed the site plan for the above project. In order to comply with the Chanhassen
Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division I have the following fire code or citv
ordinance/policy requirements. The site plan is based on the available infonnation submitted at
this time. If additional plans or changes m'e submitted, the appropriate code or policy items
will be addressed.
In reviewing plans for the warehouse area of the building, it appears storage could be
over 12 feet in height. If so, plans and specifications for warehouse storage meeting
the fire code must be reviewed. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal regarding storage
and use of the warehouse so that an appropriate code plan review may be completed:
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690 City Onter Drive, PO £ox I47
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
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General ]:ax 612.937.5739
En~d, eering Fax 612.937.9152
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
Planning Case:
Bob Generous, Senior planner
Steven Torell, Building Official
February 17, 2000
Site Plan Review for:
Highland Development Addition
8360 Commerce Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
95'1 1 Site Plan (File 2-2000)
I have reviewed the plans for the above addition, received by the Planning
Department on, January 26, 2000. Following are my comments, which should be
included in the conditions of approval:
The addition is required to protected with an automatic fire extinguishing system.
Two accessible parking spaces are required and the access aisle must be 8' wide.
The building and or their representative should meet with the Inspections Division
as soon as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
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CHANHASSEN
6QO G{y Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
?ho,e 612.937.1900
Ge,eral Fax 612.937.5739
£,gineering ?ax 612.937.9152
Public Safe9, E~x 612.934.2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Bob Generous, Senior Planner
FROM: David Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
DATE: February 23, 2000
SUB J:
Review of Site Plan Expansion to the Highland Development
Lot 2, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition
LUR 95-21
Upon review of the plans prepared by Martin Woody Architects dated January 25, 2000, I offer the
following comments and recommendations:
GRADING
The site was previously rough graded with development of the first phase. The proposed phase will
require nfinor grading for the parking lot and building pad. The City has a 20-foot wide drainage and
utility easement over the existing stmxn sewer line north of the building. The grading plan proposes to
place approximately four additional feet of material upon the easement. The storm sewer is already
approximately 13 feet deep. The structural integrity of the pipe may be jeopardized by placement of
additional fill material within the easement area. Therefore, staffrecommends no additional fill be
placed within the City's 20-foot dra!nage and utility easement.
DRAINAGE
The existing drainage infi'astructure on site has been sized to accommodate this future expansion. No
additional stom~ sewer improvements will be necessary.
UTILITIES
The existing building is connected to city sewer and water from Commerce Drive. No additional
utility improvements are proposed with this expansion.
EROSION CONTROL
Erosion control fencing is proposed around the perimeter of the grading limits. No additional erosion
control measures will be necessary.
STREETS
The existing site has a paved parking lot with concrete curb and gutter. Plan proposes on expanding
the site northerly with approximately 10 additional parking stalls. It appears the parking lot layout is in
conformance with city ordinance on drive aisle width and parking stall length.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. No additional fill material may be placed within the City's 20-foot wide drainage and utility
easement north of the building.
jnls
c: Anita L. Benson, City Engineer
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PROPOSAL:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
Site Plan Review for
Building Expansion
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
Highland Development
8360 Commerce Drive
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant,
Highland Development request for site plan review for a 13,117 sq. ft. expansion to a 9,161 sq. ft.
building on property zoned PUD Office/Industrial, Planned Unit Development Office Industrial.located
on Lot 2, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center 2nd Addition; 8360 Commerce Drive.
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 Bob at 937-1900 ext..141. 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 February 17, 2000.
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