2 Amend Bluff Creek PUDCITY
PC DATE: Sept. 19, 2000
CC DATE: October 9, 2000
REVIEW DEADLINE: 10/17/00
CASE/4: SPR 2000-11, PUD 97-2
Bv: R G. MI,. ST. DH. TH. LH
STAFF REPORT
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PROPOSAL:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
Request for a minor amendment to the Bluff Creek Corporate Center PUD
Development Design Standards to permit a 10 foot parking setback from the TH
5 Right-of-Way and a 30 foot building setback from TH 5 and site plan review
approval for a or/e-story, 67,664 square foot office/showroom building.
Lot 1, Block 1, Bluff Creek 2nd Addition, North of Stone Creek Drive and South
of TH 5
CSM Corporation/CSM Equities, L.L.C.
2575 University Avenue W., Suite 150
St. Paul, MN 55114
(651) 646-1717
Bluff Creek Partners
123 N. 3rd Street, Suite 204
Mpls., MN 55401
(612) 333-2244
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PRESENT ZONING: Planned Unit Development - Office Industrial Park, PUD
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Office/Industrial
ACREAGE: 5.63 acres DENSITY: F.A.R. 0.276
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Minor amendment to the PUD design standards and site plan approval
for a 67,664 square foot office/showroom building.
Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING:
The City has a relatively high level of discretion in approving rezonings, PUD's, and amendments to
PUD's because the City is acting in its legislative or policy making capacity. A rezoning or PUD, and
amendment thereto, must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The City's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed
project complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets those standards, the City must then
approve the site plan. This is a quasi-judicial decision.
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PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The developer is proposing an amendment to the PUD design standards to the required setbacks
from TH 5. When the design standards were originally developed, the additional right-of-way for
Highway 5 was estimated at 35 feet. The PUD standards established a 50 foot parking setback and
a 70 foot building setback fi'om this projected line. As part of the actual acquisition of the TH 5
right-of-way, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) acquired 75 feet of right-of-way.
MNDOT acquired the additional right-of-way for slope purposes. To make up for the loss of the
additional 40 feet, the applicant is requesting an amendment to the setback of 40 feet, reducing the
parking setback to ten feet and the building setback to 30 feet. The edge of the future eastbound
shoulder will be 65 feet from the property line. This intervening area will remain open. Staff can
support this revision to the parking setback, provided the developer receives an easement from
MNDOT permitting them to provide landscaping (including trees and shrubs) in depth within the
right-of-way. Additionally, to adequately screen the parking, the developer shall be required to
provide berming to screen the parking lot a minimum of five feet above the parking lot area. This
may require the use of retaining walls. There is no need for a reduction in the building setback,
since the proposal meets the design standards. The only other reduction to the design standards
would be to reduce the maximum building setback to 110 feet which would eliminate the
opportunity for four rows of parking to the north of the building.
The developer is proposing a one-story, 64,664 square foot office showroom building. The
building will be 50 percent office/showroom, 25 percent warehouse, and 25 percent manufacturing.
A maximum of 20 percent of the building may be used for showroom space. The building is 28
feet to the top of the parapet in the loading dock area and in the from and side at the comer and
center of the building entrances. The building parapet line steps down to a height of 24 feet
between the corners and middle of the building and halfway down the sides of the building. The
primary building material is rough face block.
Staff is proposing some architectural changes to the building to provide additional articulation and
visual interest including the use of larger, gray accent, base blocks and the addition of columns.
Staff is concerned that the loading dock area be adequately screened from public view on Stone
Creek Drive. The applicant has provided a cross section of this area for review. With the addition
of the retaining wall in this area, increasing the height of the berm, and with the proposed
landscaping, this area should be hidden from view.
The applicant is proposing a sidewalk to the west to connect to the trail adjacent to Bluff Creek.
This connection needs to be realigned to the south, following the edge of the parking lot and east of
the proposed retaining wall on the west side of the property. The trail connection will then be made
without the need for a stairway. Additionally, a sidewalk system must be installed adjacent to the
building to permit the employees and customers to walk to the building entrances without having to
walk in the parking lot and to connect this site to the larger sidewalk and trail system. Bicycle
racks, as stated in the developer's narrative, will be required on site.
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To the north of the proposed building are Highway 5 and the Walnut Grove development.
Townhomes at Creekside is located south of Coulter Boulevard with the Family of Christ
Lutheran Church project southwest of the site. To the east of the site are the east tributary of
Bluff Creek and vacant office industrial land. To the west of the project is the Chanhassen
Recreation Center and Bluff Creek Elementary School. This site is highly visible from Highway
5.
The site slopes from a high point of elevation 960 in the north central portion of the site to a low
point of elevation 942 along the western property line adjacent to the storm water pond.
Transmission lines for NSP currently run north and south on the property, but are to be relocated
to run to the northwest as part of the development proposal. The site is accessed via an extension
of Stone Creek Drive.
Staffis recommending approval of the minor land use amendment and the site plan subject to the
conditions of the staff report.
BACKGROUND
On June 28, 1999, the City Council approved PUD #97-2 granting Final Plat approval for Family of
Christ Lutheran Church Addition (which is part of the Bluff Creek Development).
On April 26, 1999, the City Council approved site plan #99-2 for a 17,140 sq. ft. church facility
including assembly, classrooms and offices for Family of Christ Lutheran Church.
On June 22, 1998, the Chanhassen City Council granted final plat approval for Bluff Creek
Corporate Center PUD #97-2 and second reading for rezoning from A2 to PUD.
On April 27, 1998, the City Council granted preliminary approval for PUD #97-2, including the
first reading of the rezoning of the property from A2 to PUD and preliminary plat approval for
five lots, the Wetland Alteration Permit to fill the small wetland located in the northern portion
of the site and the Conditional Use Permit for grading and filling in the flood plain.
On January 12, 1998, the City Council granted concept approval for PUD #97-2.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Amendments - Section 20-41 through 20-45, requires 4/5th vote of City Council
Bluff Creek Corporate Center Development Design Standards
Site Plan Review - Sections 20-106 through 20-116.
GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE
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The development must comply with the Development Design Standards for Bluff Creek
Corporate Center (attached). A PUD is required to be developed to higher quality than other
projects. '
Building materials consist of rough faced concrete block with an exterior insulation finishing
system (E.I.F.S) sign ban and cornice at the top. The primary block color is a barkwood, which is a
reddish-gray. The accent block is ashlar gray. The E.I.F.S. color is spectrum brown. The canopies
and cap flashing are charcoal gray. The aluminum framing for the windows and doors are medium
brown. Windows are tinted gray. (Please note that in the color composite views of the building
provided to the commission, the colors are lighter than the actual material being proposed.)
While the architecture does provide visual interest, staff is concerned that the proposal does not
provide sufficient detail to meet the standards of the Bluff Creek Corporate Center design
standards. Staff is recommending the following architectural changes to the building:
Incorporate larger concrete block face blocks (similar to the Young America building) along
the base of the entire building up to the height of the window base. These larger blocks
should be the color of the accent band (Ashlar Gray).
Add a column element on both sides of the middle window in the areas adjacent to the
canopy entrances and on the east and west sides of the building. A tile accent shall be
incorporated within these columns. This will result in a total of 12 columns.
COMPLIANCE TABLE
Building Height
TH 5 setback
Stone Creek Drive
East property line
West property line
Lot Coverage
Permitted
3 stories/40 feet
50' parking ~, 70' building
20' parking, 30' building
60' parking and building
15' parking and building
70 percent #
Proposed
1 story/28 feet
10' parking, 81' building
20' parking, 80' building
60" parking, 153' building
15' parking, 85' building
72 percent
~ The developer is requesting an amendment to the design standards to permit a 10 foot parking
setback. (50 feet is required. Staff is proposing berming and/or a retaining wall as well as
landscaping in depth to screen the parking.)
# The design standards permit the averaging of site coverage within a PUD. The developer is
proposing to provide additional open space with the development of the other lot within the Bluff
Creek Corporate Center.
GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL
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The preliminary grading plan for Phase I of Bluff Creek Corporate Center proposed two two-
story walkout-type buildings with an average elevation of 961 for the upper level and 949 for the
lower level. The plans also proposed the extension of Stone Creek Drive out to Trunk Highway
5. The current plan proposes a one-level building at 956 and eliminates the extension of Stone
Creek Drive to Trunk Highway 5.
The proposed drainage plan is consistent with the existing drainage patterns of the site. The
parking lot and building drainage is proposed to be conveyed via storm sewer to the existing
storm water basin in Outlot B of the Bluff Creek Corporate Center plat. The City has previously
received storm water calculations for the basin which verify that the basin is sufficiently sized to
handle the proposed drainage. Prior to final plat approval, however, storm sewer sizing
calculations will be required for all proposed storm sewer. There are two public storm sewer
lines which are proposed to connect into existing structures at the north end of Stone Creek
Drive. One of the lines extends past the right-of-way to the east and will serve part of Lot 2.
Since it will serve more than one lot the applicant will need to prepare a cross-access easement
agreement for the storm sewer over both lots.
The plans propose a storm sewer along the northerly parking lot which discharges into the
existing pond. Staff recommends that this line be redesigned to connect with the southerly storm
sewer which will connect to the existing storm sewer system. This will eliminate having two
discharge points into the pond, maintain vegetation along the pond slope and reduce maintenance
efforts for the City.
Grading along the north lot line of the site does not correspond with the State of Minnesota's
construction plans for 'Highway 5. An elevation difference of four feet exists between the two
sets of plans. The applicant should show the proposed construction (i.e. grading/street
improvements) of Highway 5 along the north lot line of the site. Also, any grading in the
Highway 5 right-of-way will require a MnDOT permit. Prior to final plat approval, this grading
discrepancy will have to be resolved. Additional permits from the Watershed District and the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will have to be obtained for grading and stormwater
discharge.
With Phase ! the trail is proposed to be constructed along the northeast side of the existing storm
water basin. This trail will need to be designed and constructed with this phase of the plat. This
trail needs to be incorporated into the plan and related grading shown.
Proposed erosion control consists of silt fence on the east, west and south sides of the site. Silt
fence adjacent to the creeks and wetlands is required to be Type III. In addition, an erosion
control blanket or turf mat will be required on the steep slope in the southeast coruer of Lot 2. It
is not clear at this time whether the entire site will be graded at once or in phases. If it will be
graded all at once then any lot not'being immediately built on will have to be seeded/sodded and
disc-mulched.
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The existing power poles running north/south through the site will be relocated by MnDOT in
conjunction with the Highway 5 project.
UTILITIES
Municipal sewer and water service is available to the site from Stone Creek Drive. A sewer
service is proposed to be extended from the existing manhole in Stone Creek Drive. For water
quality and fire flow purposes staff recommends that the watermain in Stone Creek Drive be
extended easterly for future looping with the property to the east. The plans propose extending
an 8-inch line along the common lot lines of Lots 1 and 2. Since the watermain will be a public
line, a 20-foot wide utility easement over the public watermain shall be dedicated on the final
plat. In addition, a watermain extension permit from the Minnesota Department of Health will
be required prior to construction. The plans also show a public watermain being stubbed to the
north. Staff recommends that this line be deleted because there are no future plans to extend
water under Highway 5 at this location.
Installation of the private utilities for the site will require permits and inspections through the
City's Building Department. Installation of the public watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer
will require detailed construction plans and specifications for review and approval. The
applicant will also be required to enter into a PUD Agreement/Development Contract with the
City at the time of final plat approval and provide the City with a financial guarantee in the form
of a letter of credit or cash escrow for public utility construction, erosion control and site
restoration.
STREETS
The site is proposed to be accessed from Stone Creek Drive. An offset cul-de-sac is proposed to
be constructed at the existing end of Stone Creek Drive. The cul-de-sac must be designed to
accommodate the large turning radius of semi-trailer trucks and fire apparatus. This may
necessitate a larger curb return radius between the cul-de-sac and the existing curb line.
The drive aisles adjacent to parking stalls shall be increased to a minimum of 26 feet in width as
per City Code. Industrial driveway aprons per City Detail Plate No. 5207 must be constructed at
all access points along Stone Creek Drive.
MISCELLANEOUS
The site is platted as an outlot and will need to be replatted into lot and block. In conjunction
with the final platting of the property, there will be a development contract, administrative fees,
SWMP fees, and recording fees. In addition, during the building application process, there may
be additional sewer and water hookup charges pending depending upon the previous assessment
history. The City assigns a sewer and water hookup for every SAC unit determined by the
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Commission. Any previous trunk assessments
paid will be credited against the future sewer and water hookup charges.
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LANDSCAPING
The developer's landscape plan appears to follow the concept landscape plan prepared for Bluff
Creek Corporate Center including a listing of tree species from the original plan. However, the
plan must be revised to specify the quantities of each species being provided. Additionally, the
landscape plan overestimates the number of overstory trees being proposed on site by
incorporating understory trees, which are considered ornamentals, as overstory trees. Staff has
made the following counts of proposed trees: overstory- 27, understory - 72, conifers - 44, and
shrubs - 85.
Landscaping Item
Bufferyard C - Hwy. 5
Parking lot
Required
23 overstory trees
46 understory trees
69 shrubs
8,727 ft 2 landscape area
35 trees
Proposed
0 overstory trees
24 conifers
37 understory trees
54 shrubs
20 conifers
24 overstory
23 ornamentals
The applicant needs to increase landscaping along the north property line as part of the
landscaping in depth and the addition of berming and/or retaining walls in this area being
recommended by staff. While the use of conifers in this instance is appropriate for screening
purposes, staff believes an additional eight trees are required. These trees shall be overstory
trees. Also, 15 of the understory trees should be replaced with overstory trees. The applicant
shall work with staff to revise the landscape plan to incorporate the required changes.
WATER RESOURCES
Wetlands
Three wetlands were identified as a part of the overall plans for Bluff Creek Corporate Center.
The first wetland was filled under a de minimis exemption (under 2,000 square feet) following
preliminary plan approval. The second is a replacement wetland that was constructed along
Bluff Creek by the City of Chanhassen. This wetland is just west of the Family of Christ
Lutheran Church property and is therefore not a part of this project. The third is on the east side
of the property and is not within the construction limits. The applicant has indicated that this
basin will not be disturbed.
Bluff Creek
The proposed project is situated between the main branch of Bluff Creek to the west and a
tributary of Bluff Creek to the east. However, Phase I of Bluff Creek Corporate Center is not
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within the primary or secondary corridors of the Bluff Creek Overlay District. The proposed
structure does meet the required 50-foot setback from the center of Bluff Creek.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
Water quality and water quantity fees will be calculated in conjunction with the review of the final
plat. These fees are payable to the City prior to filing the final plat.
LIGHTING/SIGNAGE
The applicant has prepared a lighting plan for the proposed development. Lighting shall consist
of 25 foot tall poles with a single light high pressure sodium metal halide lighting (250 watts) in
a shoe-box type fixture. The proposed area lighting complies with city requirements. The
developer is also proposing wall mounted units. These lights must be directed downward so that
there is no glare directed off site.
The applicant is proposing a 20 foot tall project identification sign on the Highway 5 side of the
building and an eight foot tall monument sign on the south side of the building. These signs are
permitted as specified in the development design standards and will be constructed of block to
reflect the building materials. The developer has also shown areas allocated for tenant wall
signage. Wall signage shall consist of black, reverse channel, metal letters. It should be noted
that wall signage is only permitted on the north and south elevations of the building. A separate
sign permit shall be required for each sign. (The landscaping plan shows a project identification
sign with the TH 5 right-of-way. This is not permitted. The sign must maintain a setback at least
half the parking lot setback. Additionally, the developer may need to enter into an encroachment
agreement with the City of Chanhassen to locate the sign within the drainage and utility
easements.)
SITE PLAN FINDINGS
In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance
with the following:
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;
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(4)
Creation of a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site
features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development;
(5)
Creation of functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
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An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and
provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general
community;
b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
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Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of
the design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and
neighboring structures and uses; and
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Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives
and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public
streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior
circulation, 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: Subject to the revisions contained in the staff report, the proposed site plan is
consistent with all plans and specifications and development design standards for the
Bluff Creek Corporate Center Plmmed Unit Development.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following motions:
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of the minor amendment to the Bluff Creek
Corporate Center Design Standards changing the required parking setback from TH 5 to 10 feet."
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of Site Plan #2000-11, plans prepared by
Schoell & Madsen, Inc., dated August 18, 2000, subject to the following conditions:
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.
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Site Plan approval is contingent on the final platting of the parcel into a Lot and Block
designation.
3. A maximum of 20 percent of the building may be used for showroom space.
Wall signage is only permitted on the north and south elevations of the building. A
separate sign permit shall be required for each sign.
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Wall mounted units lights must be directed downward so that there is no glare directed
off site.
The developer must receive an easement from MNDOT permitting them to provide
landscaping (including trees and shrubs) in depth within the TH 5 right-of-way.
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The developer shall be required to provide berming to screen the parking lot a minimum of
five feet above the parking lot area on both the Highway 5 and the Stone Creek frontages.
This may require the use of retaining walls.
The applicant shall work with staff to revise the landscape plan to incorporate the
required changes and to specify the types and quantities of landscape materials.
The following architectural changes shall be made to the building: Incorporate larger
concrete block face blocks along the base of the entire building up to the height of the
window base, these larger blocks shall be the color of the accent band (Ashlar Gray); and
add a column element on both sides of the middle window in the areas adjacent to the
canopy entrances and on the east and west sides of the building incorporating a tile accent
within these columns.
10.
The sidewalk to the west to connect to the trail adjacent to Bluff Creek needs to be realigned
to the south, following the edge of the parking lot and east of the proposed retaining wall on
the west side of the property. The trail connection will then be made without the need for a
stailwvay. Additionally, a sidewalk system must be installed adjacent to the building to
permit the employees and customers to walk to the building entrances without having to
walk in the parking lot and to connect this site to the larger sidewalk and trail system.
11. Bicycle racks will be required on-site.
12.
A 10 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.
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PIV valves are required. Please indicate locations for review and approval on utility
plans.
23.
Fire lane signs and yellow curbing will be required. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for
exact curbs to be painted and exact location of "No Parking Fire Lane Signs". Pursuant
to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy # 06-1991, and Section
904-1, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
24.
The fire department sprinkler connection is required to be located adjacent to the main
entrance of the building. The fire sprinkler contractor must contact Chanhassen Fire
Marshal for exact location.
Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division regarding premise
identification. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy
#29-1992.
In reviewing the preliminary utility plans, a number of hydrants have been properly
located; however, additional hydrants will be required and some of the proposed hydrants
will need to be re-located. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review and approval of
re-location and new hydrants to be installed.
The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
The building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the
State of Minnesota.
Cleanouts are required on both sanitary sewer services at intervals not to exceed 100 feet.
Post indicator valves are required on the fire service lines.
The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
The developer shall supply the City with a detailed haul ronte for review and approval by
staff materials imported to or exported from the site. If the material is proposed to be
hauled off-site to another location in Chanhassen, that property owner will be required to
obtain an earthwork permit from the City.
The public street and utility improvements throughout the development will require
detailed construction plans and specifications in accordance with the City's latest edition
of standard specifications and detail plates. Final construction plans and specifications
shall be submitted to staff for review and City Council approval a minimum of three
weeks prior to final plat consideration. The private utilities shall also be constructed in
accordance with the City's Standard Specifications and Detail Plates and/or state
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plumbing codes.
25. All silt fence adjacent to a wetland, creek, or pond shall be Type III.
26.
The developer shall work with MnDOT in coordinating site grading, drainage and street
improvements to be compatible with MnDOT's upgrading of Trunk Highway 5
construction plans. In addition, the developer shall coordinate the adjustment and/or
relocation of the right-in/right-out with MnDOT to a location acceptable with the City.
27.
Upon completion, the developer shall dedicate to the City, the utility and street
improvements within the public right-of-way and drainage and utility easements for
permanent ownership.
28.
Ail areas disturbed as a result activities shall be immediately restored with seed and disc-
mulched or wood fiber blanket or sod within two weeks of completion of each activity in
accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook.
29.
The developer shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory
agencies, i.e. Carver County, Watershed District, Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission, Health Department, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, Army Corps of Engineers and Minnesota Department
of Transportation and comply with their conditions of approval.
30.
The applicant shall report to the City Engineer the location of any drain tiles found during
construction and shall relocate or abandon the drain tile as directed by the City Engineer.
31.
The applicant shall revise the storm sewer in the northerly parking lot to drain into the
existing storm sewer system and include an 8-foot wide bituminous trail along the pond.
32. The applicant shall increase the drive aisle widths to a minimum of 26 feet.
33.
The applicant shall provide detailed storm sewer sizing calculations for a 1 O-year, 24-
hour storm event prior to final plat approval.
34.
Revise the utility plan to extend the public watermain to the easterly property line for
future looping purposes. Delete the proposed 12-inch watermain stub to the north."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Findings of Fact
2. Development Review Application
3. Bluff Creek Corporate Center Project Narrative
4. Reduced Site Plan
5. Reduced Building Elevations
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6. Reduced Sign Plans
7. Bluff Creek Corporate Center Development Design Standards
8. Memo from Mark Littfin to Robert Generous dated 8/30/00
9. Public Hearing Notice and Mailing List
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Application of CSM Corporation for Site Plan Review
On September 19, 2000, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly
schedule meeting to consider the application of CSM Corporation for a site plan review for the
property located at Stone Creek Drive between Coulter Boulevard and Highway 5 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 Planned Unit Development.
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for Office/Industrial uses.
3. The legal description of the property is: Lot 1, Block 1, Bluff Creek Corporate
Center 2nd 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;
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(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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;
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:
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An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and
provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general
community;
b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
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Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of
the design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and
neighboring structures and uses; and
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Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives
and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public
streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior
circulation, 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.
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The planning report #2000-11 Site Plan Review dated September 19, 2000,
prepared by Robert Generous, et al, is incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
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The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the site
plan review.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 19th day of September, 2000.
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:
ADDRESS:
CSM CORPORATION / CSM EQUITIES L.L.C.
2575 UNIVERSITY AVE. W., SUITE 150
ST. PAUL, MN 55114
TELEPHONE (Daytime) 651-646-1717
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
BLUFF CREEK PARTNERS
OWNER:
ADDRESS: 123 N. 3rd. St., Suite
MPLS., MN 55401
TELEPHONE: 612-333-2244
MANAGING PARTNER: LANDGROUP, INC.
Temporary Sales permit
204
Conditional Use Permit
Vacation of ROW/Easements
Interim Use Permit
Variance
Non-conforming Use Permit
Planned Unit Development* ~1 OO. o O
- MINOR PLANNED ~NIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT
Rezoning
Wetland Alteration Permit
Zoning Appeal
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
x Site Plan Review* ~,¢.,~. ~ 4 X
Notification Sign
Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
($50 CUPISPRIVACNARIWAP/Metes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
Subdivision* TOTAL FEES 1076.64
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 81/2'' 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.
PROJECT NAME BLUFF CREEK CORPORATE CENTER - PHASE 1
LOCATION SOUTH OF HWY 5 AND NORTH OF COULTER BOULEVARD AT
LEGALDESGRiPTJON 'BLUFF CREEK CORPORATE CENTER, OUTLOT C
STONE CREEK DRIVE
TOTAL ACREAGE OUTLOT C: 13.61 ACRES, PHASE 1: 5.63 ACRES,
WETLANDS PRESENT X YES __ NO
PRESENT ZON1NG PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
REQUESTED ZONING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (MINOR AMENDMENT)
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION 'OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST SITE PLAN REVIEW, MINOR P.U.D.
PHASE 2:7.98 ACRES
AMENDMENT
q-his 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 s. hall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
This is to certify that 1 am making application for the described action by the City and that l am responsible for complying with
all City requ!rements 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 dty 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 within 120 days unless additional review
extensions.are appro~ ~ed by the applicant.
~Signature of ~pplica¢ '~~/~ ,~~
Seature of Fe~ Owner
Application Received on--
Date
D~te
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.
CSM Corporation
Bluff Creek Corporate Center
Phase 1
Hwy 5 and Stone Creek Drive
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Project Narrative
Submitted August 18, 2000
Introduction
This project narrative is being submitted on behalf of CSM Corporation for a proposed
development located south of Hwy 5 and north of Coulter Boulevard at Stone Creek Drive. This
submission is for the first phase of this development which consists of a one story, 67,664 sq. ft.
office/office showroom building. The second phase of the development consists of a one story,
80,704 sq. ft. office/office showroom building. We anticipate submitting for site plan review for
the second phase in the spring of 2000. The office component of the proposed development is
anticipated to be 50% percent of the aggregate floor area. The Bluff Creek Corporate Center
development by CSM will encompass approximately 13.61 acres of property and 148,368 sq. ft.
of building once the two phases are complete.
The property received a preliminary Planned Unit Development approval by the City of
Chanhassen in Apkil of 1998. The request for the approval was submitted from the property's
managing partner LandGroup, Inc.. CSM has been working with LandGroup's representative
Liv Horneland to ensure that the design criteria of the site will be consistent with the original
P.U.D. approval.
Suzanne Bemdt of CSM Corporation is the project architect and will be responsible for the
building design and detail and will be the primary contact for the City of Chanhassen throughout
the review process.
Schoeli & Madson, Inc. is serving as surveyor, engineer and landscape architectural consultant
for this project. Schoell & Madson, Inc. is a planning and engineering firm located in
Minnetonka. The firm has extensive previous experience in working with the City of
Chanhassen. Ken Adolph we be the primary contact at Schoell & Madson. Schoell & Madson,
Inc. was the engineering firm that represented LandGroup, Inc. during the preliminary P.U.D.
approval process in April of 1998.
Submittal
The submittal is for a site plan review for Phase 1 and approval of a minor amendment to the
Planned Unit Development. The subject property is guided for "Office/Industrial" land uses and
is zoned a Planned Unit Development. The proposal is consistent with the current zoning,
comprehensive guide plan and meets all code compliance criteria.
August 18, 2000
CSM Corporation
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NARRATIVE
Bluff Creek Corporate Center
The materials submitted with this narrative includes a completed application form for preliminary
plat and site plan approval, list of property owners within 500 feet of the property, P.U.D. minor
amendment request by LandGroup (attachment A of the narrative), wetland delineation, and the
appropriate application fee. In addition, the following plan sheets are being submitted:
Cover sheet
Boundary & Existing Conditions
Preliminary plat
Preliminary grading, drainage, and erosion control plan
Preliminary utility plan
Preliminary landscape plan
Preliminary site plan
Site Line Study
Building floor plan
Building elevations
Sign Criteria
Site Lighting plans
The minor amendment to the Planned unit development is a request to change the required
setback off of the MNDot right-of-way for the future Hwy 5 expansion. Due to the additional
land acquired for the right-of-way by MNDot, the original setbacks stated in the Bluff Creek
design criteria no longer remain consistent with the intent of the original P.U.D. approval. We
request that the original 70ft building setback and 50 fi parking setback off of the Hwy 5 right-of-
way be reduced to a 30fi building setback and a 10 ft parking setback off of the Hwy 5 right-of-
way. This reduction would allow the original intent of the preliminary P.U.D. approval to remain
intact in addition to maintaining the density desired by both the city and the developer. A request
for the minor amendment to the P.U.D. by the Bluff Creek Partners is attached to the narrative as
"attachment A" which describes in more detail the background of the original intent of the
approved setbacks.
Existing Conditions
The subject property is 13.61 acres in size with phase 1 encompassing 5.63 acres of the northern
portion of the site. The existing legal description is Outlot C of the Bluff Creek Corporate Center.
The property is bounded by Hwy 5 to the north and Coulter Boulevard to the south. To the east
of the property is a tributary to Bluff Creek. To the southwest of phase 1 is the parcel that is
owned by the Family of Christ Church which is part of the Bluff Creek development. To the west
of Phase 1 lies outlot B which has been designated as the storm water drainage pond for the
development. To the west of outlot B lies the main branch of Bluff Creek. Outlot B is owned by
the church who has granted the development owners rights to use the pond for drainage. The
pond has been properly sized to accept the proposed development submitted in April of 1998.
The density of the April 1998 submission exceeds the proposed development therefore ensuring
enough drainage capacity for the project. Run-offand storage calculation for 10 year and 100
year events were submitted to the city in April of 1998 and can be reviewed for proper capacity.
Once a preliminary approval is achieved, revised calculations will be performed for the site.
August 18, 2000
CSM Corporation
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NARRATIVE
Bluff Creek Corporate Center
Adjacent Land Use
North- P.U.D.-R, Walnut Grove and Highway 5
South- P.U.D.-R, Townhomes at Creekside and Coulter Blvd.
East- A2, vacant
West- OI, Bluff Creek Elementary and Chanhassen Recreation Center
Preliminary Plat
Two lots are being proposed on outlot C as part of.the preliminary plat identified as Bluff Creek
Corporate Center. A 75 ft private utility easement has been re-routed to run along the west side of
phase 1 instead of running through the center of the site. A cul-de-sac has been added to the end
of Stone Creek Drive per the requirements of the City of Chanhassen.
Name: Bluff Creek Corporate Center 2nd Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 and Lot 2
Acreage: 13.61 acres
Lot I Lot Acreage I Building Sq. Ft.
Lot 1 5.63 67,664
Lot 2 7.98 80,704
TOTAL 13.61 148,368
Preliminary Site Plan
The site plan for Phase 1 consists of a 67,664 sq. ft. building specifically designed for
office/manufacturing/warehouse use. The north fagade, which faces Hwy 5, will be the main
entrance for tenants who occupy the building. The north, west and east side of the proposed
building will contain a combination of parking and landscaping. The natural grading of the
MNDot right of way along with the landscaping provided will work together to screen the
parking yet still allow the building to be visible from Hwy 5. The south side of the building will
serve as a truck court to service the future tenants. The truck court will be screened from the
Hwy 5 public right-of-way by the building, berming and dense landscaping. The truck court will
also be screened from Stone Creek Drive by berming and dense landscaping.
Sidewalks extend to the parking lot from each of the five entry points to the building. A sidewalk
from the west side of the parking lot is placed so that it can connect to the trail located in outlot B
to be provided by the church property.
The building is setback from the north property line 81 ft and the parking is setback 1 Oft. At the
east property line the building is setback a minimum of 128 ft and the parking is setback 60ft.
The building at the west side of the site is setback a minimum of 72 ft. and the parking is setback
15 ft. The south property line is a minimum of 100 fi to the building with. The paving of the
truck court is setback 20ft from the Stone Creek Drive right-of-way.
The design criteria for the Bluff Creek Corporate Center Development states that one lot may
exceed 70% for hard surface coverage but that the hard surface coverage may not exceed 70%
for the entire Bluff Creek Development. Phase 1 has a hard surface coverage of 72.1%. The
table below summarizes the estimated hard surface coverage for the Bluff Creek Development.
August 18, 2000
CSM Corporation
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NARRATIVE
Bluff Creek Corporate Center
Site Impervious % of Hard
Area/ Surface
Site Area Coverage
Phase 1 176,752/ 72.1%
245,178
Phase 2 193,198/ 55.66%
347,674
Church
*63.3%
*From data received from Bob Generous
With averaging the above percentages, the hard surface coverage for the entire development
would be well below the maximum of 70%.
There are 202 parking stalls provided on the site which meets the required number of stalls
required by the City of Chanhassen in addition to accommodating the projected number of
employees for the building. A crossover parking agreement is also agreed upon with the Family
of Christ church to provide additional stalls for the development on the Church's lot during
weekdays if the need arises.
Phase 1 Parking Summary
Use Sq. Ft.City Parking Parking Stalls
Requirements Required
Office (50%) 33,832 4.5/1,000 sq. ft. 153
Manufacturing 16,916 1/500 sq. ft. 34
Warehouse 16,916 10+((x~ 10,000)/2000) 14
TOTAL 67,664 201
To assist in providing alternatives to individuals driving to work, car and van pool designated
stalls will be marked in addition to providing bike racks for the development. Once a tenant lease
is signed and interior improvements are approved, the location and quantity of car and van pool
spaces and bike racks will be determined based on the entry locations and size of the tenants for
the building.
Submitted with the application is a Wetlands inventory and delineation for the Bluff Creek
Corporate Center that was created in December of 1995. The report recognizes a small wetland
"1-1" located in the center of the phase 1 site. With the April 1998 preliminary plan approval, a
wetland alteration permit was issued to fill this small wetland on site. This wetland was filled and
therefore is not a consideration with this submission. There is also a small wetland area at the
Bluff Creek on the east side of the property that borders the east property line noted as "3-1".
This wetland area will not be within the construction limits of phase one and will be left
undisturbed.
The landscape plan has utilized plant materials from the City's suggested planting list. The plan
incorporates a variety of overstory trees, ornamental trees and shrubs. The lot will have an
underground irrigation system. The plan provides a variety of plant materials that will supply
year round color and significant screening of the parking and loading/service areas.
August 18, 2000
CSM Corporation
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NARRATIVE
Bluff Creek Corporate Center
Architectural Description
Due to the high visibility of the building from the public right of ways, all elevations of the
building will receive equal treatment in quality of materials. A combination of integrally colored
concrete block, tinted glass, anodized aluminum framing, and textured Exterior Insulation Finish
System (E.I.F.S.) are the field materials for the building.
In order to provide a cohesive, thoughtful development, design feature used in the preliminary
design of the church were used in the design of the phase 1 building. There is a similar vertical
proportion of masonry and E.I.F.S with the 28'-0" high walls on the south elevation of the
church. The cornice at the top of the walls also received a similar design treatment as the church.
In addition, the vertical proportion of the window framing also complements the design of the
church.
The main entries of the building reside on the north elevation of the building which faces
Highway 5. The entries are accentuated by the arched pre-finished metal canopies. Variation on
building heights in addition to projecting out the intermediate entries provide visual relief for the"
long fagade. An accent colored band of block in addition to decorative reveals in the E.I.F.S. add
detailing that provides an additional interest to the building. The proposed design enables both
the high quality of architectural standards required by the city and the economy the developer
desires to provide a successful development.
August 18, 2000
CSM Corporation
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NARRATIVE
Bluff Creek Corporate Center
Amendment to PUD
· Bluff Creek Partners
It was the desire of the Council at the time the Planned Unit Development was approved to maximize the
density and commercial development potential of the Bluff Creek property. In order to maintain the
developable area of the site, the Council approved a 70' green area extending from the shoulder of the new
location of Highway 5 to the parking area of the proposed development. This 70' area was later modified
to 75' in the following PUD resolution. To further increase the density of the development, the Council
also requested the owners enter into a crossover parking agreement with the Family of Christ Church
providing for parking by commercial tenants on the Church's lot during weekdays.
In keeping with the PUD as approved, we are, therefore, requesting the current green area on the northern
portion of the Bluff Creek site along Highway 5 be maintained at 75' from the shoulder of the new highway
location. We further request the PUD resolution be restated from providing for a MNDOT Right of Way of
25' and a setback from ROW of 50' to instead provide for a MNDOT ROW of 65' and a setback from the
ROW of 10'.
We understood that the City had agreed to require a 75' setback from the shoulder of the new highway
location regardless of the location of the ROW. We therefore negotiated with MNDOT in good faith
believing we had 75' of green area of which MNDOT could purchase as large an area is it desired without
affecting the right to build up to 75' from the highway shoulder. Had we realized that it would be
important, we would have negotiated with MNDOT for a taking of a fee interest in the ROW to 25' from
the highway shoulder, with a slope easement of 50 feet, so that the setback line would stay at 75' from the
shoulder. Now we understand that the City may believe that the 50' setback from the ROW line should
still apply.
Should the requirement of a 50' setback be applied to a new MNDOT ROW of 65', for a total of 115' feet,
(which we do not believe is within the spirit of our earlier agreement with the City and not a correct
interpretation of the 'earlier approval), the developable area of the site will be significantly impacted and the
size and density of the development substantially reduced. The northem site is already significantly
constrained by creeks on both sides, the somewhat triangular shape of the site, the highway on the north
and a power line extending through it.
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BLUFF CREEK CORPORATE CENTER
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
Development Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD light industrial/office park. The use of the PUD zone is
to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more sensitive
proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. Each lot proposed for development
shall proceed through site plan review based on the development standards outlined below. Photo-
composite images of proposed development adjacent to Highways 5 shall be submitted as part of
the review process. The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of
architectural standards and site design. Ancillary uses may be permitted as listed below once a
primary use has occupied the site. Shared parking shall be required of the development.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in this zone shall be limited to institutional use on one lot only or light
industrial, warehousing, and office as defined below. The uses shall be limited to those as defined
herein. If there is a question as to whether or not a use meets the definition, the City Council shall
make that interpretation.
Light Industrial - The manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, or testing
of goods or equipment or research activities entirely within an enclosed structure, with no outside
storage. There shall be negligible impact upon the surrounding environment by noise, vibration,
smoke, dust or pollutants.
Warehousing - Means the commercial storage of merchandise and personal property.
Office - Professional and business office.
Health Services- establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical, surgical and other
health services to persons.
Conferences/Convention Center - establishments designed to accommodate people in assembly,
providing conference and meeting services to individuals, groups, and organizations.
Indoor Recreation/Health Club ~ establishments engaged in operating reducing and other health
clubs, spas, and similar facilities featuring exercise and other physical fitness conditioning.
Hotel/Motel - establishments engaged in furnishing lodging, or lodging and meals, to the general
public.
Research Laboratory - establishments engaged in scientific research or study.
Ancillary Uses (in conjunction with and integral to a primary use)
Showroom - showroom type display area for products stored or manufactured on-site provided that
no more than 20 percent of the floor space is used for such display and sales.
Telecommunication Towers and Antennas by conditional use permit only.
Day Care - establishments providing for the care and supervision of infants and children on a
daily basis.
Prohibited uses
· Contractors Yard
· Lumber Yard
· Home Improvement/Building Supply
· Garden Center
· Auto related including sales and repair
· Home furnishings and equipment stores
· General Merchandise Store
c. Setbacks
The development is regulated by the Highway 5 and the PUD Standards. There are no minimum
requirements for setbacks on interior lot lines in the PUD zone, except as specified below. The
following setbacks shall apply:
Frontage
Future Hwy. 5
Coulter Boulevard
Stone Creek Drive
Bluff Creek:
West Lot line Lot 1, Block 1
West Lot Line Lot 2, Block 1
East Lot Line Lot 1, Block 2
East Lot Line Lot 2, Block 2
Northeast Lot Line Lot ,2,
Block 2
Northeast Lot Line Lot 3,
Minimum Setback Maximum Setback
Building/Parking Building/Parking
70/50 150
50/30 100 *
30/20 NA
35/30 NA
15/15 NA
110/110 NA
100/100 NA
60/60 NA
35/35 NA
Block 2
East Lot Line Lot 3, Block 2
60/60 NA
* Church facility is excluded from this maximum building setback.
(Lot and Block Designations are based on proposed preliminary plat numbering.)
The average hard surface coverage does not include Outlot A. The PUD standard for hard
surface coverage is 70% for office and industrial uses. Any one site/lot can exceed the 70
percent requirement, but in no case can the entire finished development exceed 70 percent.
d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
1. Building Area
Building Square Footage Breakdown
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Use I Maximum Percent Total Square
Feet
Office 62% 160,000
Light Industrial/Warehouse 40% 100,000
Ancillary/other 15% 40,000
Institutional 23 % 60,000
Total (Maximum) 260,000
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More than one (1) principal structure may be placed on one (1) platted lot.
Building height shall be limited to 3 stories or 40 feet subject to the exclusions of Section
20-907 of the city code.
Building Materials and Design
The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural
standards and site design. Primary building orientation shall be to Highway 5 and Coulter
Boulevard.
All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Masonry or higher quality material shall
be used. Color shall be introduced through colored block or panels and not painted cinder
block.
Brick may be used and must be approved to assure uniformity.
Block shall have a weathered face or be polished, fluted, or broken face.
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Concrete may be poured in place, tilt-up or pre-cast, and shall be finished in stone, textured,
coated, or painted.
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Metal siding will not be approved except as support material to one of the above materials
or curtain wall on office components or, as trim or as HVAC screen.
7. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure.
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All roof mounted equipment shall be screened from adjacent public fight-of-ways by walls
of compatible appearing material or camouflaged to blend into the building or background.
Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior process machinery, tanks, etc., are to be
fully screened by compatible materials.
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The use of large unadorned, concrete panels and concrete block, or a solid wall unrelieved
by architectural detailing, such as change in materials, change in color, fenestrations, or
other significant visual relief provided in a manner or at intervals in keeping with the size,
mass, and scale of the wall and its views from public ways shall be prohibited.
Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate and/or other
patterning. All walls shall be given added architectural interest through building design or
appropriate landscaping. The buildings shall have varied and interesting detailing.
10.
Space for recycling shall be provided in the interior of all principal structures or within an
enclosure for each lot developed in the Business Center.
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Each buildings shall contain one or more pitched roof elements depending on scale and
type of building, or other architectural treatments such as towers, arches, vaults, entryway
projections, canopies and detailing to add additional interest and articulation to structures.
12.
There shall be no underdeveloped sides of buildings visible from public right-of-ways.
All elevations visible from the street shall receive nearly equal treatment and visual
qualities.
Site Landscaping and Screening
Landscaping along Highway 5 shall comply with Buffer yard standard C. Coulter
Boulevard shall comply with Buffer yard standard B. The master landscape plan for the
Bluff Creek Corporate Center PUD shall be the design guide for all of the specific site
landscape developments. Each lot must present a landscape plan for approval with the site
plan review process.
Storage of material outdoors is prohibited unless it has been approved under site plan
review. All approved outdoor storage must be screened with masonry fences and/or
landscaping.
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When parking lots are less than three feet above the adjacent roadway, an undulating or
angular berm or elevation change of three feet or more in height shall be placed along
Coulter Boulevard_and Highway 5. The berms shall be sodded or seeded at the conclusion
of each project Phase grading and utility construction. The required buffer landscaping may
be installed incrementally, but it shall be required where it is deemed necessary to screen
any proposed development. All required boulevard landscaping shall be sodded.
Loading areas shall be screened 100 percent year round from public right-of-ways. Wing
walls may be required where deemed appropriate.
Signage
The Bluff Creek Corporate Center PUD shall be permitted two identification signs: one
sign on Coulter Boulevard and one sign on Highway 5. The sign on Coulter Boulevard
shall not exceed eight feet in height. The sign on Highway 5 shall not exceed 20 feet in
height. A maximum of 80 square feet of sign area shall be permitted per sign.
All freestanding parcel signs shall be limited to monument signs. The sign shall not exceed
eighty (80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height. The
sign treatment is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect the quality of the
development. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material throughout the
development. The applicant should submit a sign package for staff review.
Each property shall be allowed one monument sign per street frontage.
The signage will have consistency throughout the development. A common theme will be
introduced at the development's entrance monument and will be used throughout.
Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights.
Wall sign shall be permitted per city ordinance for industrial office park site.
All signs shall require a separate sign permit.
Lighting
Lighting for the interior of the business center should be consistent throughout the
development. The street lights should be designed consistent with the existing lighting
along Coulter Boulevard.
A decorative, shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with a square
ornamental pole shall be used throughout the development area for area lighting.
Lighting equipment similar to what is mounted in the public street right-of-ways shall be
used in the private areas.
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All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than 1/2
candle at the property line. This does not apply to street lighting.
Alternative Access
Each site shall accommodate transit service within the individual development, whenever
possible.
Pedestrian access shall be provided from each site to the public sidewalk and trail system.
The developer and site users shall promote and encourage Traffic Demand Management
Strategies.
Each site shall provide areas for bicycle parking and storage.
Preferential parking shall be provided for car and van pool vehicles within each site.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE:
August 30, 2000
SUBJECT:
Request for a minor amendment to the Bluff Creek Corporate Center PUD
and site plan review for a one story 67,664 square foot office/showroom,
building located at Stone Creek Drive between T.H. 5 and Coulter Boulevard,
on property zoned PUD, CSM Corporation, Bluff Creek Corporate Center
Phase I.
Planning Case: 97-2 PUD and 2000-11 Site Plan.
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 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 polity items will
be addressed.
A 10 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. PIV valves are required. Please indicate locations for review and approval on utility
plans.
Fire lane signs and yellow curbing will be required. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal
for exact curbs to be painted and exact location of"No Parking Fire Lane Signs".
Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy # 06-1991,
and Section 904-1, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
The fire department sprinkler connection is required to be located adjacent to the main
entrance of the building. The fire sprinkler contractor must contact Chanhassen Fire
Marshal for exact location.
Comply with Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division regarding premise
identification. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division
Policy #29-1992.
In reviewing the preliminary utility plans, a number of hydrants have been properly
located; however, additional hydrants will be required and some of the proposed
hydrants will need to be re-located. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review and
approval of re-location and new hydrants to be installed.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
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PROPOSAL:
Site Plan Review for an
Office and Showroom
APPLICANT: CSM Corporation
LOCATION: Stone Creek Drive
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant,
CSM Corporation, is requesting a minor amendment to the Bluff Creek Corporate Center PUD and site plan
review for a one-story, 67,664 sq. ft. office/showroom building located at Stone Creek Drive between TH 5
and Coulter Boulevard, on property zoned PUD, Bluff Creek Corporate Center Phase I.
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 September 7, 2000.
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