Zoning Letter 10-26-2012Engineering
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October 26, 2012
CITY OF
concerning the current' zoning, land use, and code compliance status of the above -
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Ms. Jeana Livingston
CHMNSEN
Senior Loan Administration Officer
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Commercial Real Estate
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U.S. Bank
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
U.S. Bancorp Center
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Administration
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Minnesota.
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Re: Lakeside 71h Addition (the "project ") — Planning Case 2012 -11
Building Inspections
City of Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota
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Planned Unit Development — Residential District, PUD -R, and a
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Dear Ms. Livingston:
Engineering
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This office has been requested to confirm certain facts and circumstances
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concerning the current' zoning, land use, and code compliance status of the above -
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referenced project. In furtherance of that request, we hereby confirm and advise
Finance
you as follows, to wit:
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4. The proposed use of the project for town home use is a permitted use under
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1. The above - referenced project is located within the corporate limits of the City
Park & Recreation
of Chanhassen, Hennepin and Carver Counties, Minnesota. Accordingly, the
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building and other improvements comprising the project are under the
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jurisdiction and are required to comply with the building codes, ordinances
and regulations of the City of Chanhassen, Carver and Hennepin Counties,
Recreation Center
Minnesota.
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2. The project currently is located in a district with zoning classification of
Planned Unit Development — Residential District, PUD -R, and a
Planning &
comprehensive plan designation of Residential High Density. The zoning
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classification is consistent with the comprehensive plan designation. A copy
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of the zoning district regulations is enclosed.
Public Works
3. Any further amendments to the zoning ordinance applicable to the project will
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be consistent with the aforesaid comprehensive plan designation at
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all times.
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4. The proposed use of the project for town home use is a permitted use under
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the aforesaid zoning classification and is consistent with the aforesaid
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comprehensive plan designation.
Web Site 5. The project's proposed use, as described above, complies with the above -
www.d.chanhassen.mn.us stated current zoning classification and all current zoning requirements and
regulations applicable thereto, and also complies with the above stated
comprehensive plan designation and all requirements applicable thereto.
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Ms. Jeana Livingston
October 26, 2012
Lakeside 7h Addition
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6. The project, Planning Case #2012 -11, was approved by the City Council of the City of
Chanhassen on September 24, 2012, for the following:
Planned Unit Development — Residential Amendment revising sections b and c of the
zoning standards for Lakeside;
Preliminary plat for Lakeside Seventh Addition creating 17 lots and 7 outlots; and
Site Plan #2012 -11 for a 17 -unit townhouse project, with a 1.5 -foot variance to permit the
decks to project 8.5 feet into the required yard along the eastern project boundary (21.5 -foot
setback), and a 8.7 -foot variance to permit decks to be set back 21.3 feet from the wetland
buffer edge in the Lakeside development.
7. On October 22, 2012, the Chanhassen City Council approved the final plat for Lakeside Seventh
Addition creating 17 lots and 6 outlots, the development contract for the subdivision as well as
the plans as specifications.
8. All utility services are available to said property including water, sanitary sewer, storm water,
electric, gas, and telephone in sufficient capacity for the project.
9. The project is located in Flood Zone C, which is not an area of high hazard for flooding and
is considered an area of minimal flooding, Community Panel Number 27005 0010 B,
effective July 2, 1979.
10. There are no pending applications, staff - initiated recommendations or administrative actions
to change or amend the current zoning ordinance or zoning map or comprehensive plan so as
to modify the permitted uses of the land upon which the project is located or which would
affect or impose additional conditions on the above - described current use of the project or
any tenant improvement, if any, remaining to be constructed at the project.
11. The Project complies with the subdivision ordinances affecting it and can be conveyed with
the filing of the plat of the Project.
This information was researched by the undersigned on request as a public service. The
undersigned certifies that the above information is believed to be accurate. However, neither the
undersigned nor the City assumes liability for errors or omissions. All information was obtained
from public records which may be inspected during normal business hours. Should additional
information be required of this office concerning the project, you may contact the undersigned.
Si ly,
Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
Enclosure
Adopted July 24, 2006
Amended 11/26/07
Amended 4/12/10
Amended 9/24/12
DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
Lakeside Development Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD for a mix housing type multi - family
development. The use of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while
creating a higher quality and more sensitive proposal. 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.
Except as modified by the Lakeside PUD ordinance, the development shall comply with the
requirements of the R -16 High Density Residential District.
Permitted Uses
The permitted uses in this zone shall be twin homes, townhouses and condominium
buildings and their ancillary uses. The type of uses to be provided on common areas shall
be low- intensity neighborhood- oriented accessory structures to meet daily needs of
residents. Such uses may include a bus shelter, community building, development
signage, fountain, garden, gazebo, maintenance shed, picnic shelter, pool, playground
equipment or tennis courts.
C. Setbacks
The PUD ordinance requires setbacks from roadways and exterior property lines. The
following table displays those setbacks.
Setback Standards
Highway 212
20 feet
East(Perimeter) Lot Line
50 feet - townhouses<;
30 feet - twin homes;
Building Height of the
Condominiums with a
minimum of 30 feet
Lyman Boulevard
30 feet
West(Perimeter) Lot Line
50 feet
Twin Home separation between buildings
15 feet
Townhouse separation between buildings
15 feet
# Decks, patios, porches, and stoops may project up to seven (7) feet in to the required
yard.
* The entire development, including the public and private streets and Outlots, may not
exceed 50 percent hard coverage. Individual lots will exceed the 50 percent site
coverage.
d. Building Materials and Design
1. Townhouses
• Building height shall be limited to 35 feet.
• Building exterior material shall be a combination of fiber- cement or vinyl
siding or shake and brick or stone.
• No two adjacent structures shall be of the same color scheme.
• Colors used shall be vaned across color tones.
• All units shall utilize minimum timberline 30 -year asphalt shingles.
• Each unit shall have a minimum of one overstory tree within its front
landscape yard.
• All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to
the building, landscaping or decorative fencing.
• Garage doors shall be decorative and have windows.
2. Community Clubhouse
• Building height shall be limited to 35 feet.
• Building exterior material shall be a combination of stone and stucco and
fiber- cement.
• Natural cedar shakes roofing.
Condominium Building
• Building height shall be limited to 48 feet.
Building exterior material shall be a combination of 80 percent or greater
stone and brick. Accent and trim areas in fiber - cement lap siding and
shake.
Roofing shall be a minimum timberline 30 -year asphalt shingles (pitched
roofs).
e. Signage
Signage shall comply with city standards for Residential Districts.
Setback Standards
Minimum Driveway length (to back of curb, trail or sidewalk)
25 feet
Hard Surface Coverage
50 % *
Wetland: Buffer and buffer setback
20 feet and 30 feet
Lake Riley
75 feet
# Decks, patios, porches, and stoops may project up to seven (7) feet in to the required
yard.
* The entire development, including the public and private streets and Outlots, may not
exceed 50 percent hard coverage. Individual lots will exceed the 50 percent site
coverage.
d. Building Materials and Design
1. Townhouses
• Building height shall be limited to 35 feet.
• Building exterior material shall be a combination of fiber- cement or vinyl
siding or shake and brick or stone.
• No two adjacent structures shall be of the same color scheme.
• Colors used shall be vaned across color tones.
• All units shall utilize minimum timberline 30 -year asphalt shingles.
• Each unit shall have a minimum of one overstory tree within its front
landscape yard.
• All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to
the building, landscaping or decorative fencing.
• Garage doors shall be decorative and have windows.
2. Community Clubhouse
• Building height shall be limited to 35 feet.
• Building exterior material shall be a combination of stone and stucco and
fiber- cement.
• Natural cedar shakes roofing.
Condominium Building
• Building height shall be limited to 48 feet.
Building exterior material shall be a combination of 80 percent or greater
stone and brick. Accent and trim areas in fiber - cement lap siding and
shake.
Roofing shall be a minimum timberline 30 -year asphalt shingles (pitched
roofs).
e. Signage
Signage shall comply with city standards for Residential Districts.
i Landscaping
Landscaping shall comply with the landscaping plan prepared by Pioneer
Engineering, dated May 19, 2006, revised June 7, 2006.