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PC DATE: 2/16/00
CC DATE: 3/13/00
REVIEW DEADLINE:
CASE #: SPR #00-03
3/14/00
STAFF
REPORT
By: Generous/Hempel
PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting site plan review and a parking lot setback variance to permit
parking 8 feet from the property line for a two-story 2,464 sq. fi. office building, Financial Interiors
Office. -.
LOCATION: The southeast comer of Dakota Avenue and Lake Drive East, Lot 1, Block 2, Chan
Haven Plaza
APPLICANT:
Jack Christenson
15411 Villages Woods Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
PRESENT ZONING: BH, Highway Business District, and
HC-1, Highway Corridor District
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Commercial
ACREAGE: 0.50 acre site
DENSITY: F.A.R. 0.11
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is proposing a small, two story office building for infill
development on Lake Drive and Dakota Avenue. The proposed building will be residential in
appearance. The site is severely constrained for development due to large setback requirements and
right-of-way acquisition for Lake Drive.
Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING:
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.
The City's discretion in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the proposed
project meets the standards of the Zoning Ordinance for a variance. The City has a relatively high level
of discretion with a variance because the applicant is seeking a deviation from established standards.
This is a quasi-judicial decision.
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PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is proposing a two story office building design to resemble a single family home.
The building elevation consists of a beige-gray artificial stone (Trilite River Rock - Mos blend)
base around the east, north and west sides of the building. The primary siding material is a beige
eight inch horizontal vinyl siding (ABTCO Vinyl "Fieldbrook"). A beige cedar plywood band
runs horizontally along the building and will serve as the sign band area. This band will be
bordered by six inch bands of grayish (917 Weather barnboard) cedar. Soffits and facial will be
khaki (ABTCO "Cedar Creek) colored aluminum. The sloped roof consists of dark brown
(Ownes Corning "Oakridge 40" Driftwood) asphalt shingles. Windows are flanked by blue-
green (322 Mountain Spruce) shutters. The entrance, at the east end of the building, is flanked by
beige colored columns at the corners of the portical.
The adjacent zoning and land uses are as follows: N - BH, Lake Drive and McDonalds, S - RSF,
single family homes, E - IOP, DataServ, W - RSF, single family homes. Water and sewer service
is available to the property. The site slopes gradually to the west from a high point of 937 to a
low of 933. Extensive landscaping exists along the southern property line. This landscaping
shall remain. Fencing from adjacent property encroaches approximately ten feet on to the site.
The site, while small and severely constrained for development, is relatively flat and suitable for
development. The existing trees along the south property line will be preserved.
The proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan and complies with the site
plan review requirements. The proposed variance is partially a result of the taking of additional
right-of-way for Lake Drive and thus deserving of the minor variance. The use of the site for an
office is the least intrusive use adjacent to the residential areas. Staff is recommending approval
of the site plan subject to the conditions of the staff report.
BACKGROUND
On May 10, 1982, the Chanhassen City Council approved the final plat for Chan Haven Plaza
creating three lots on two blocks and the right-of-way for Lake Drive East.
In 1989 as part of the construction of Lake Drive East, the City acquired additional right-of-way
for Lake Drive from Lot 1, Block 2, Chan Haven Plaza.
LANDSCAPING
Existing trees cover approximately 1/3 of the site. A mix of evergreens and deciduous trees
appear to be in rows towards the southern property line. These were most likely planted by the
neighboring homes as a buffer from the commercial development across Lake Drive East.
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According to the proposed plans, some of this buffer will remain. Landscaping required for the
proposed development is shown in the following table.
Landscaping Item
Boulevard trees - Lake
Drive East and Dakota
Ave.
Buffer yard B* - Lake
Drive East
Buffer yard B* - Dakota
Ave.
Buffer yard D* - South
property line (220')
Parking lot
Required
10 overstory trees
Proposed
6 evergreens
2 overstory trees
2 understory trees
4 shrubs
2 overstory trees
2 understory trees
4 shrubs
4 overstory trees
11 understory trees
15 shrubs
321 ft2 landscape area
0 overstory trees
0 understory trees
0 shrubs
0 overstory trees
4 understory (evergreens)
0 shrubs
(existing vegetation)
>4 overstory trees
> 11 understory trees
19 shrubs
>321 ft2 landscape area
1 overstory tree 0 overstory tree
*Shown is 75% of the total required plantings. 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.
City ordinance permits parking lots closer to the right-of-way if the applicant can demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the city that 100 percent screen is provided at least five feet above the adjacent
parking lot. Acceptable screening is to be comprised of berming and landscaping. The applicant
shall revise the parking lot landscaping to provide acceptable screening.
The applicant does not meet minimum landscape requirements for boulevard trees, parking lot
trees or buffer yard plantings along Lake Drive East and Dakota Avenue. Staff recommends that
the applicant revise the landscape plan to meet minimum ordinance requirements.
GRADING
The lot is fairly flat in elevation with wooded areas around the south and west edge of the site.
Site grading will be limited to the northerly half of the site, which will retain most of the
landscape features along the southerly perimeter. Staff does not anticipate importing or
exporting of materials to develop the site.
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DRAINAGE
The site currently sheet drains towards the west (Dakota Avenue). The proposed drainage plan
will maintain the westerly sheet flow drainage to Dakota Avenue with the exception of the new
parking lot area. The parking lot storm water runoff will be collected in a proposed storm sewer
catch basin located in the northwest comer of the parking lot. The catch basin will convey runoff
to the existing storm sewer in Lake Drive East, which will convey the runoff to a storm water
pond for pretreatment. The plans propose an 8-inch concrete pipe between the new and existing
catch basins. Staff believes this pipe should be increased in size to a 12-inch diameter pipe. The
storm sewer will be privately owned and maintained upon completion. The appropriate permits
will be necessary from the City's Building Department. Staff also requests the applicant provide
the City with detailed stormwater drainage calculations for a 10-yr and 100-year, 24-hour event
for both pre- and post-development conditions. The documentation is necessary to ensure that
the existing storm sewer system has the capacity to accommodate the proposed development.
UTILITIES
Municipal sanitary sewer and water exists in both Dakota Avenue and Lake Drive East.
However, no individual service has been extended to the property. The plan proposes sewer and
water connections from Dakota Ave. Staff has reviewed the utility locations and recommends
that the sanitary sewer alignment follow the proposed water service to minimize street openings
and inconvenience to motorists. Connection to the sewer and watermain will require traffic
control measures in accordance with Appendix B of the Minnesota Manual on Traffic Control
Devices. Dakota Avenue serves as the main access point to the Chanhassen Estates
neighborhood to the south, therefore, the applicant will be required to maintain one lane of traffic
on Dakota Avenue at all times during the utility extension/connection. If Dakota Avenue needs
to be closed, a detour route and traffic control signage plan will need to be submitted to the city
for review and approval.
According to a search of the assessment history on the parcel, the parcel has not been previously
assessed for sewer and water. The 2000 sanitary sewer and water connection charges are $4,075
each. In addition, the applicant will be responsible for water and sanitary sewer hook up charges
in the amount of $1,300 and $1,694, respectively. The applicant would be entitled to a credit
against the sewer and water connection charges for the cost of extending sewer and water service
from Dakota Lane to the property line.
In conjunction with the utility extension to the parcel and curb cut on Lake Drive East, the
applicant will need to supply the City with a financial guarantee in the form of a letter of credit or
cash escrow to guarantee street restoration. Staff recommends a financial escrow in the amount
of $4,000 to guarantee street and boulevard restoration.
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EROSION CONTROL
The site plan does not propose any erosion control measures. The applicant will need to prepare
an erosion control plan in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook to be
submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of the building permit. Erosion control
fencing shall be placed around the grading limits. A rock construction entrance shall be added at
the driveway entrance off of Lake Drive East.
PARKING LOT CIRCULATION
The site is proposed to be accessed from Lake Drive East. Lake Drive East is a collector road
and listed as a Municipal State Aid route. Parking is prohibited along both sides of Lake Drive
East. A sidewalk is located along the north side of Lake Drive East from Dakota Avenue to Dell
Road. Overall, the parking configuration and drive aisles appear to function well from a traffic
circulation standpoint. Staff does recommend that the 22 foot wide driveway entrance from Lake
Drive East be increased to 24 feet wide. The new driveway entrance is proposed approximately
across from the two McDonald's entrances on the north side of Lake Drive East
The City has street lights that may or may not be impacted along Lake Drive East in conjunction
with the driveway entrance to the site. The applicant will be responsible for all street light
relocation including conduit and wiring. The City requires that the driveway access points on
collector-type streets of industrial developments be constructed with concrete aprons in
accordance with the City's Detail Plate No. 5207. The applicant will be required to provide
financial security boulevard restoration (sod) and curb replacement. This amount has already
been included in the $4,000 escrow previously discussed in the Utilities portion of this report.
LIGHTING/SIGNAGE
The applicant is not proposing the installation of additional general parking lot lighting poles for
the parking lot area. The plans propose that a wall mounted lighting unit be provided on the
north side of the building. This wall unit must be shielded from direct off site view.
The applicant has not provided a specific sign plan for the development. They have shown the
approximate sign area for the building. Any signage for the site would need to comply with the
City Sign Ordinance. A separate sign permit shall be required for each sign.
SITE PLAN FINDINGS
In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance
with the following:
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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;
Consistency with this division;
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;
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;
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, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement
and amount of parking.
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.
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Finding: Subject to the revisions contained in the staff report, the proposed site plan is
consistent with all plans and specifications and design standards of the zoning code and
site plan standards established for the city.
VARIANCE FINDINGS
Section 20-58: A variance may be granted only if all of the following criteria are met:
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That the literal enforcement of this Chapter would cause undue hardship. "Undue
hardship" means the property cannot be put to reasonable use because of its size, physical
surroundings, shape or topography. Reasonable use includes a use made by a majority of
comparable property within five hundred (500) feet of it. The intent of this provision is
not to allow a proliferation of variances, but to recognize that in developed
neighborhoods pre-existing standards exist. Variances that blend with these pre-existing
standards without departing from them meet this criteria.
Finding: The proposed variance to permit the construction of the parking lot would be
located sufficiently behind the curb line to permit the storage of snow. It would be a
significant hardship if the city were to require that the development meet the parking
setback due to the significant siting constraints on the site.
That the conditions upon which a petition for a variance is based are not applicable,
generally, to other property within the same zoning classification.
Finding: The site has additional setback requirements and unique site configuration
which make it difficult to meet all the setback requirements.
That the purpose of the variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or
income potential of the parcel of land.
Finding: While the development of the property will undoubtedly increase the value of
the property, the development of the comer will enhance the aesthetics of the area of
which this site acts as an entrance and improve the city's tax base.
That the alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self-created hardship.
Finding: The hardship is due to the way the site was platted and the additional right-of-
way acquired for Lake Drive.
That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to other land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel of land is located.
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Finding: The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare. The
development of the comer will enhance the aesthetics of the area of which this site acts as
an entrance.
That the proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increases the
danger of fire, or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property
values within the neighborhood.
Finding: That the proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air
to adjacent property. There will be minimal additional traffic generated due to the
development. The proposed development will comply with all required fire and building
codes. The enhancement of the site will not affect property values within the
neighborhood.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of Site Plan #00-03, plans prepared by Hickey
Thorstenson Grover, LTD, dated received January 14, 2000, subject to the following conditions:
1. 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.
2. Separate sign permits are required for each sign.
3. The wall mounted lighting unit on the north side of the building must be shielded from direct
off site view.
4. The applicant shall revise the parking lot landscaping to provide acceptable screening.
5. The applicant shall revise the proposed landscape plan to meet minimum landscape ordinance
requirements prior to the issuance of the building permit.
6. Two exits are required from the basement if it will be used for any purpose other than
building mechanical or equipment service. Using it for storage would require two exits.
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If the building is not protected with an automatic sprinkler system, the usable space under the
first story (basement) must be protected on the basement side by one-hour fire-resistive
construction and be provided with a solid wood or 20-minute rated door.
8. The utility plan will be reviewed when plans are submitted for permits.
9. The building owner and or their representative should meet with the Inspections Division as
early as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
10. The applicant shall provide the City with a financial security in the amount of $4,000 to
guarantee boulevard and street restoration. The security shall be provided in the form of a
letter of credit or cash escrow. The security shall be supplied to the City prior to issuance of
a building permit.
11. No berming or landscaping shall be permitted within Lake Drive East right-of-way.
12. A detailed grading, drainage, and erosion control plan shall be submitted with the building
permit application for City review and approval. The plan shall include type I silt fence
around the perimeter of the grading limits and a rock construction entrance. The proposed
8"diameter storm sewer line shall be increased to a 12" diameter line.
13. The applicant shall be responsible for sanitary sewer and water hook up and connection
charges at time of building permit issuance. The applicant will be entitled to a credit against
the sanitary sewer and water c°nnection fees for the cost of extending the sanitary sewer and
water service from the existing main in Dakota Avenue to the property line.
14. The applicant shall be responsible for any repairs or relocations of the City's street light
system along Lake Drive East.
15. The applicant's engineer shall provide detailed storm sewer calculations for a 1 O-year and
100-year, 24-hour storm event for pre- and post-development conditions to the City Engineer
to review and approve prior to issuance of a building permit.
16. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e.
Watershed District, and comply with their conditions of approval.
17. The driveway access point on to Lake Drive East shall be constructed with a concrete
driveway apron in accordance with City Detail Plate No. 5207.
18. The proposed sanitary sewer and water services shall be combined in the same trench to
minimize street openings. The applicant and/or their designee shall provide traffic control
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measures during the sanitary sewer and water extension across Dakota Avenue in accordance
with Appendix B of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. One lane of
traffic must be maintained at all times on Dakota Lane. If Dakota Avenue needs to be closed,
a detour route and traffic control signage plan will need to be submitted to the city for review
and approval prior to construction.
19. Construction traffic to the site shall be limited to Dakota Avenue. Parking along Lake Drive
East and Dakota Lane shall be prohibited."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Findings of Fact and Recommendation
2. Development Review Application
3. Reduced Landscaping Plan
4. Reduced Floor Plan
5. Reduced Building Elevations
6. Memo from Mark Littfin to Robert Generous dated 1/26/00
7. Public Hearing Notice and Mailing List
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Financial Interiors for Site Plan Review and a Setback Variance for the parking
lot.
On February 16, 2000, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly
schedule meeting to consider the application of Financial Interiors for a site plan review and
setback variance for the parking lot for the property located at the southeast comer of Dakota
Avenue and Lake Drive East, Lot 1, Block 2, Chan Haven Plaza. The Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing on the proposed site plan and variance which 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 Highway Business District, BH.
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for commercial.
3. The legal description of the property is: Lot 1, Block 2, Chan Haven Plaza.
4. Section 20-110:
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;
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Page 12
(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;
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
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 #00-03 dated February 16, 2000, prepared by Robert
Generous 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 16th day of February, 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: JACK CHRISTENSON
,ADDRESS: 15411 VILLAGE WOODS DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55347
OWNER:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE(Daytime) 6] 2-949-2866
TELEPHONE:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Temporary Sales Permit
Conditional Use Permit
Interim Use Permit
Non-conforming Use Permit
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Re. zoning
Vacation of ROW/Easements
Variance
Wetland Alteration Permit
?oning Appeal
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
Site PJan Review*
Subdivision*
~ Notification Sign
X Escrow I~or Filing Fees/Attorney Cost** ~'-~), --
($50 CUP/SPR/VAC/VAR/WAP/Metes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
TOTAL FEE $ ..~;~.
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-slx full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8W' 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.
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Lot, Block 2, Chan Haven Plaza, Chanhassen
APPLICANT:
ARCHITECT:
Jack Christenson
15411 Village Woods Drive
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
612-949-2866
HTG Architects
9300 Hennepin Town Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
612-278-8880 (Phil Blasko)
SURVEYOR:
Schoell & Madson, Inc.
10580 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 1
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305
612-546-7601 ( Kenneth Adolf)
OWNER OF RECORD: Chanhassen Holding Co.
14201 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345
612-935-3486
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO BU1LD ON:
LOT 1, BLOCK 2, CHAN HAVEN PLAZA, CHANHASSEN
I intend to use this site to costruct an office building for my interior design firm which is
named Financial Interiors.
Financial Interiors is a commercial interior design firm specializing in bank interiors.
Our market area stretches about 300 miles in all directions from Chanhassen.
We currently have four employees and anticipate a maximum of six.
Our non-employee visitors to the office consist primarily of manufacturers representatives
on the average of 3-5 times per week. Currently all client meetings are held off-site.
The building we are proposing is a two-story wood flame structure to be designed in
a style more representative of the adjacent residences than a commercial style.
We will make every effort to preserve all of the trees and schrubs on the 50' setback to the
south which abutts the residential lots as well as the trees on the west side of the proposed
building as this is was one aspect of this site which was particularly attractive to us in our
site selection.
We are requesting a variance to reduce the 10' set-back from our north property line to
our parking area to 8'. When the city of Chanhassen moved our original north property
line several feet to the south .in order to put in Lake Drive East it put an additional burden
on the use of the property as a commercial lot.
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690 City Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General Fax 612937.5739
Engineering ]ax 612.937.9152
Public Safety Fax 612.934,2524
Web www. ci. chanhassen, mn. us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE:
January 26, 2000
SUBJECT:
Site Plan Review and Setback Variance fbr a two-story 2,464 square
foot ofrice building on a .50 acre site on property zoned BH, Highway
Business District, located at the southeast corner of Dakota Avenue and
Lake Drive East on Lot 1, Block 2, Chan Haven Plaza, Financial
Interiors Office, Jack Christianson.
Planning Case: 00-3 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 fbllowing fire code or city
ordinance/policy requirements: The site plan is based on the available information submWred at
this time. If additional plans or changes are submitted, the appropriate code or policy items will
be addressed.
No comments or concerns at this time.
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The Gtl, of Chanhmsen. A ~,rowin.e communitl~ with cleaJi lakes, aualitv schools, a chamzine downtown, thrivin~ businesses, and beautihd oarks. A ~'eat o/ace to live, work. and tdav.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY t 6, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
PROPOSAL
Site Plan Review for a
Two Story Office Building
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
Jack Christenson
SE G)mer of Dakota Ave,
and Lake Drive East
NOTICE: You are Invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant,
Jack Chdstenson, is requesting site plan review and setback variance approval for a two-story
2,464 sq. ft. office building on a .50 acre site on property zoned BH, Highway Business District, located
at the southeast comer of Dakota Avenue and Lake Drive East on Lot 1, Block 2, Chan Haven Plaza,
Financial Interiors Office.
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 3, 2000.
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TERRANCE SR & SANDRA THOMPSO
3820 LINDEN CIR
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
STEVEN M WENTZEL
8018 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
KAHNKE BROS I. I. I~C- ....
1400 ARB_.9.t~L:q'UM DR
V~OR'IA MN
55386
DONALD T SMITH
8012 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN
MN 55317
LOREN R JOHNSON &
MARY KAY KINNEY
8011 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
KAHNKE BROS INC
1400 ARBORETUM DR
VICTORIA MN
55386
THOMAS M & KRISTIE A KOTSONAS
8001 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DANIEL W & MICHELLE LORINSER
8020 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
SYSTEMS CONTROL INC
9555 JAMES AVE S
BLOOMINGTON MN 55431
JAMES R & JANICE GILDNER
8003 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MICHAEL D KRAINES &
JULIE A SONDERUP
8002 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
MCDONALD'S CORP (22-157)
PO BOX 66207
CHICAGO IL 60666
MICHAEL A & CYNTHIA K KOENIG
8005 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CITY OF CHANHASS~.~.Ei~
C/O SCO~HE_R
690...C1't~ CENTER DR
GiffANHASSEN MN 55317
SINCLAIR MARKETING INC
SINCLAIR OIL CORP-PROP TAX DIV
PO BOX 30825
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84130
PATRICIA M DOLAN
8007 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
TERRY J & MARGARET A LEWIS
8013 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DYS PROPERTIES
4711 SHADY OAK RD
HOPKINS MN
55343
ALEX A KRENGEL
8009 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
ERIK M & KERRY A SELLMAN
8003 DAKOTA AVE S
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CHANHASSEN HOLDING CO
14201 EXCELSIOR BLVD
HOPKINS MN 55343
JENNY JO PETERSEN
8016 ERIE AVE S
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
THOMAS J & SANDRA M KOEPPEN
8009 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
KPM CORPORATION
C/O CRAIG KESSEL
7300 METRO BLVD #560
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55439
CLAYTON & MARGARET SODETANI
8005 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
WILLIAM J & EARLA KRAUS
8008 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT D PAULSEN &
ROGER S & DONNA M PAULSEN
8006 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
WALTER E & ANNE T THOMPSON
8000 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RALPH W & LYTLE
MARY ANN ROSSUM
8021 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
GLENN A & BONNIE LEE HAGEMAN
8021 CHEYENNE SPUR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
LEE & PATRICIA JENSEN
8009 DAKOTA CIR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PAULINE M CALDWELL
C/O MARGO PHILLIPS
8010 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
RUSSELL L & VIRGINIA HAMILTON
8019 CHEYENNE SPUR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DANIEL P & LINDA M ROBINSON
8014 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT W & KATHY A TOENJES
8018 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MICHAEL D & SARAH J PETERSEN
8010 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GAYLON R & LINDA O RUST
8017 CHEYENNE SPUR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GERALD H & MARILYN M WASSINK
8004 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ALLAN J & KATHIE J NELSON
8025 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
HAROLD H HERRMANN &
PRICILLA B HERRMANN
8024 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ANTHONY E & LISA M BACHMAN
8008 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MARILYN MARGARET STEWART
8015 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RAYMOND & KATHERiNE KNIGHT
8077 DAKOTA CIR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT A & DAWN T LUND
8023 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
VALBORG A SWEDBERG
TRUSTEE OF TRUST
8016 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
STEVEN & ESTA KATKIN
8012 CHEYENNE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
WALTER & KATHLEEN SCHOLLMAN
8011 DAKOTA CIR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PATRICIA A HEGSTROM
8005 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RONALD ALLEN JENSEN &
RENAE LYNN BRIGGS-JENSEN
8027 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOHN Q & DONNA M SOLBERG
8006 DAKOTA AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CHARLES R BREDEMEIER &
ELIZABETH A BREDEMEIER
8023 CHEYENNE SPUR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317