3. Century Plaza Lot CCITY OF CHANHASSEN
PC DATE: August 3, 2004
CC DATE: August 23, 2004
REVIEW DEADLINE: August 30, 2004
CASE #: Planning Case 04-25
BY: A1-Jaff
STAFF REPORT
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PROPOSAL:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
Request for site plan approval to construct a 15,000 square-foot multi-tenant building
- Century Plaza Lot "C".
North of Highway 5, south of West 78th Street, and east of Century Boulevard.
Craig Alshouse
CPV Development Co, LLC
1300 Willowbrook Drive
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 473-6414
Lundgren Bros. Const. Inc.
935 East Wayzata Boulevard
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 24%3013
PRESENT ZONING:
PUD, neighborhood commercial
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Commercial
ACREAGE: 1.9 acres DENSITY: F.A.R. 0.18
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request for site plan approval to construct a one-story, 15,000 square-
foot multi-tenant building on a 1.9-acre lot zoned PUD. Notice of this public hearing has been mailed
to all property owners within 500 feet. Staff is recommending approval of the request.
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 these standards, the City must then approve the site
plan. This is a quasi-judicial decision.
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PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting site plan approval for the construction of a 15,000 square foot
building housing three office spaces and retail. The site, with an area of 1.9 acres, is located north
of Highway 5, east of Century Boulevard and south of West 78th Street. Access to the site is via a
full access curb cut off of West 78th Street and a right in/out off of Century Boulevard. The site is
zoned Planned Unit Development- Neighborhood Commercial.
Subject Hwy 5 Arboretum Boulevard Street
Property
The building is well designed. The main exterior material is brick. Accents are provided through
the use of Cement Board Panel, a staggered roofline, recessed walls, windows, and a pronounced
canopy at the entrance of the building. The main entry doors into the building will be used as
service doors.
Parking for vehicles is mainly located north of the building and is hidden from views from
Highway 5.
Staff has been working with the applicant for several months. They have been very cooperative
and have implemented staff's recommendations into the plans. Topics of discussion included
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parking, materials, Highway 5 Overlay District design standards, standards associated with this
specific development, and protecting the residential neighborhoods to the north.
A pedestrian trail runs on the north side of West 78th Street and east side of Century Boulevard.
Sidewalks are introduced to this site and connect with the existing sidewalk system on
neighboring properties and onto the City's trail system. The current hard surface coverage is
57.7%. The PUD allows up to 70% hard surface coverage.
One trash enclosure is shown for the building, located along the west side of the parking lot. The
enclosure shall be built of materials matching the buildings. Staff is also recommending the
applicant provide additional detail on the trash enclosure for Building "C".
Offices and restaurants are permitted in this PUD. The only limitation is that no single user may
occupy more than 5,000 square feet. In this case, three branches will occupy this building
(mortgage, realty and title) while the retail portion occupies 3,000 square feet.
Staff regards the project as a well designed development. The overall design is sensitive to the
Highway 5 corridor's image. Based upon the foregoing, staff is recommending approval of the
site plan with conditions outlined in the staff report.
BACKGROUND
On August 26, 2002, the Chanhassen City Council approved the final plat for Vasserman Ridge
(Phase I), a portion of the site creating 22 lots including 20 twin-home lots and 2 single-family lots.
The plat included ten lots in Block 1, twelve lots in Block 2, one lot in Block 3 (association park),
one lot in Block 4 (commercial site) and three outlots. Outlots A through C were for entrance
monuments and Outlot D was the remainder of the development to be platted at a future date.
On July 28, 2003, the Chanhassen City Council approved a Planned Unit Development Amendment
to expand standards for the commercial portion of Vasserman Ridge. The City Council also
approved a site plan for the construction of a multi-tenant building with an area of 7,200 square feet.
The building was never built and the applicant submitted a new building design and layout for the
site. The current proposal is the commercial portion (Lot 1, Block 4, Vasserman Ridge) of the
Planned Unit Development.
GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE
Building "C" is proposed to house multi tenants with a total area of 15,000 square feet. The
main material on the building is brick. Windows, doors and design articulation are shown on all
four sides of the building.
The site is visible directly from Highway 5 and has full access fi'om West 78th Street. The site
plan is reasonably well developed. The building is proposed to utilize two shades of brick as the
main material. Accents are provided through the use of cement board panel, a staggered
roofline, recessed walls, awnings, windows, and pronounced canopy at the entrance of the
building (samples of the materials will be provided at the meeting).
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Parking for vehicles is located within the north portion of the site. The parking is screened by
the building and the use of landscaping.
COMPLIANCE TABLE
Setback Required Minimum Proposed
From Collector Street 50 feet 52.2 feet
From Exterior Lot Lines 30 feet 38.7 feet
Interior Public Right-of-Way 30 feet N/A
Hard Surface Commercial 70% 57.7%
Parking Setback if screening is 10 feet 5 feet*
provided
* The parking lot does not meet the required setback along the northeast comer. Staff attached a
condition that the applicant revises the plans to maintain a minimum of 10 feet parking setback
along the northeast comer.
ARCHITECTURAL COMPLIANCE
Size~ Portion and Placement
Entries: The building has a pronounced entrance.
Articulation: The building incorporates adequate detail and has been designed very tastefully.
The architectural style is unique to the building but will fit in with the surrounding area. The
building will provide a variation in style through the use of brick, cement board panel, glass, and
canopies. Glass is used for service doors giving the building an elegant look. None of the
elevations appear as a service area. The building utilizes exterior materials that are durable and
of high quality. Samples of the materials as well as a rendering will be available at the meeting.
Lighting: A parking lot light plan is required. The plan should incorporate the light style and
height.
Signs: A detailed sign plan which includes the lighting method will also be required. Individual
channeled letters with the option of back lighting are permitted.
Material and detail
High quality materials - accent material may occupy up to 15 percent of the buildings
fa{jade. The building will utilize brick as the main material. Cement board panel is an accent
material although it is permitted as a main building material. Rock face block is used along the
lower portion of the buildings.
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Color
The colors chosen for the building are earth tones. The selection is unique but blends in with the
surrounding buildings.
Height and Roof Design
The building falls within the Highway 5 Overlay District which limits the height of the buildings
to 3 stories or 40 feet. The building is proposed not to exceed 33.4 feet at the top of the pitched
roof element. The roofline is staggered adding articulation to the design of the building. All
roof top equipment must be screened from views.
The ordinance requires a pitched element on buildings. This can be achieved through roof
design or awnings. The building complies with this requirement.
Facade Transparency
All facades viewed by the public contain more than 50 percent windows and/or doors.
Site Furnishing
The applicant has provided an outdoor seating area for the retail space as well as benches and a
planter for the office space.
Loading Areas~ Refuse Areas, etc.
The applicant is proposing to utilize the main entry doors for service purposes. The trash
enclosure is located along the west portion of the parking lot. Recycling space and other solid
waste collection space should be contained within the same enclosure.
Landscaping
The site is fairly level. The landscaping plan will provide a variety of plant materials that are
massed where possible. The berms and landscaping materials will be continuous along the
perimeter of the site. The plant materials are repetitious in some locations and variable in others.
Proposed plant materials are indigenous to Minnesota. A curb is required along the perimeter of
the green space area. All planting areas are adequate in size to allow trees to grow.
Lot Frontage and Parking Location
The site is located within the Highway 5 Overlay District. The ordinance allows one row of
parking within the required front yard. The plans show all parking located north of the building
and as far as possible from Highway 5. The applicant has made an effort to screen the parking
from West 78th Street.
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RESTRICTION ON MATERIALS
Another issue associated with this site is a restriction on type of materials used on the buildings.
They are as follows:
Building Materials and Design
COMMERCIAL
1. All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Brick shall be used as the principal
material and must be approved to assure unifo~qnity with the residential uses.
2. Metal standing seam siding will not be approved except as support material to one of the
above materials.
3. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary structure.
4. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened by pitched roofs. Wood screen fences are
prohibited. Screening shall consist of compatible materials.
5. All buildings on the commercial site shall have a pitched roof line.
6. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building.
The applicant is utilizing brick as the main material on the building. A rock face sill band
appears below the windows. This is in keeping with the intent of the PUD agreement.
SITE PLAN FINDINGS
In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance
with the following:
(1)
Consistency with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides,
including the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that
may be adopted;
(2) Consistency with this division;
(3)
Preservation of the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing
tree and soil removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the
general appearance of the neighboring developed or developing areas;
(4)
Creation of a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site
features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development;
(5)
Creation of functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
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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;
Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of
the design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and
neighboring structures and uses; and
Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives
and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public
streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior
circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement
and amount of parking.
(6)
Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision
for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light
and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations
which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
Finding: The proposed development is consistent with the City's Highway 5 corridor
design requirements, the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, the design standards,
and the site plan review requirements. The site design is compatible with the surrounding
developments. It is functional and harmonious with the approved development for this
area.
Staff regards the project as a reasonable use of the land. The overall design is sensitive to the
Highway 5 corridor's image. Based upon the foregoing, staff is recommending approval of the
site plan with conditions outlined in the staff report.
GRADING, DRAINAGE & EROSION CONTROL
The site was previously rough graded as pm1 of the Vasscrman Ridge and Arboretum Shopping
Center developments. The current plans show a building with a proposed finished floor
elevation of 979.5. The site is designed to drain away from the building to proposed catch
basins. These catch basins will connect to an existing storm sewer system which drains to an
existing regional pond just east of the parcel. The regional pond has been previously sized to
accommodate drainage from this site. No additional ponding improvements are necessary.
Storm sewer sizing calculations have been submitted for staff review and only minor changes are
needed prior to building permit approval.
Berms are proposed on the north side of the site along West 78th Street. Staff is recommending
that a 15-foot wide clear zone be maintained in back of the curb along West '78th Street for snow
storage and sight distance. The slope within the clear zone will be limited to a maximum of 2%.
Likewise, on the east corner of the private driveway's intersection with West 78th Street, the
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proposed berm's slope must not exceed 2% within the 60-foot sight triangle of the intersection.
The sight triangle can be found by measuring back 60-feet on each curb line from the intersected
street.
A retaining wall, ranging in height from 1- to 8-feet, is proposed along the east side of the site.
Due to its height, this wall must be designed by a registered structural engineer and a permit
from the Building Department must be obtained for its construction. An approved safety fence
will also be required along the top of the wall. The applicant should be aware that any off-site
grading will require an easement from the appropriate property owner
Erosion control measures and site restoration must be developed in accordance with the City's
Best Management Practice Handbook (BMPH). Silt fence and a rock construction entrance have
been shown on the plans.
Erosion control blanket must be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All exposed
soil areas must have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round, according to
the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope Time
Steeper than 3:1 7 days
10:1 to 3:1 14 days
Flatter than 10:1 21 days
(Maximum time an area can
remain open when the area
is not actively being worked.)
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any exposed soil
areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter system,
storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other natural or man made systems
that discharge to a surface water.
Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as-needed.
Other Agencies
The applicant should apply for and obtain permits fi'om the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (for &watering)) and comply with their conditions of approval.
UTILITIES
Municipal sanitary sewer and water is available to the site from the existing private drive on the
northwesterly side. The applicant is proposing to connect to existing sewer and water stubs and
extend private services to the proposed building.
The underlying property has been previously assessed for sewer, water and street improvements
and those assessments have been paid. However, the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges
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will be applicable for the lot. The 2004 trunk hookup charge is $1,458 for sanitary sewer and
$2,814 for water-main. Sanitary sewer and water-main hookup fees may be specially assessed
against the parcel at the time of building permit issuance and are based on the number of SAC
units for the new building addition.
The applicant is responsible for obtaining permits from the appropriate regulatory agency
including, but not limited to the: Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, MnDOT, and
the MPCA.
STREETS/ACCESS
No public streets are proposed with this project. Full site access will be gained through the
existing private driveway on the northwesterly side of the site. The private drive then connects
with West 78th Street on the north side of the parcel. The applicant should be aware that the
required width of parking stalls per City Code is 9-feet. The plans must be revised to comply
with the parking stall width.
Pedestrian access is provided via a sidewalk connecting this site to the property to the west
which connects to the trail system on Century Boulevard. Additionally, a pedestrian is proposed
across West 78th Street at the entrance to the site.
PARKING TABULATIONS
The city's parking ordinance requires:
· 4.5 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of office space.
· One parking space for each 200 square feet of retail space.
Based upon the above listed requirements, the office portion will require 54 spaces while the
retail will require 15 spaces for a total of 69 parking spaces. The applicant is provided 71 spaces.
LANDSCAPING
Minimum requirements for landscaping include 2,651 sq. ft. of landscaped area around the
parking lot, 11 trees for the parking lot, and bufferyard plantings along Highway 5 and W. 78th
Street. The applicant's proposed as compared to the requirements for landscape area and parking
lot trees is shown in the following table:
Required
Proposed
Vehicular use landscape area 2,651 sq. ft. >2,651 sq. ft.
Trees/landscape area 11 canopy trees 9 canopy trees
Highway 5 2 canopy trees 1 canopy
bufferyard B - 200' 4 understory trees 7 understory
4 shrubs 12 shrubs
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West 78m St.
bufferyard B - 250'
Boulevard Trees - W. 78th St.
1 per 30'
Required
3 canopy tree
5 understory trees
5 shrubs
8 canopy trees
Proposed
7 canopy trees
10 understory
15 shrubs
7 canopy
Applicant does not meet minimum requirements for parking lot, bufferyard or boulevard tree
plantings. Staff recommends that totals for trees be increased in order to meet minimum
requirements as shown in the table. Additionally, according to ordinance, parking lots shall be
fully screened from the street. This will require berming or more understory trees and shrubs to
be planted along the street frontages.
LIGHTING
Lighting locations for the parking lot have not been illustrated on the plans. Only shielded
fixtures are allowed and the applicant shall demonstrate that there is no more than 1/2 foot candles
of light at the property line as required by ordinance. A detailed lighting plan should be
submitted when building permits are requested.
SIGNAGE
The PUD Sign Standards states:
Monument Signs
Lot I will have 1 monument sign, facing Highway 5. The height of the sign shall not
exceed 5 feet with a maximum area of 24 square feet.
The base of the sign shall be built of materials similar to those used on the exterior of the
buildings and complement their architectural design. The signs must maintain a
minimum 10 foot setback from the property lines.
FINDING:
The plans reflect two monument signs. The first is located along Highway 5
while the second one is shown facing West 78th Street. This second sign must be
removed.
Wall Mounted Signs
Building "C" shall be permitted signage along the west and south elevations only.
All signs require a separate permit.
The signage will have consistency throughout thc development and add an architectural
accent to the buildings. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and
heights.
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Back-lit individual letter signs are permitted. Individual letters may not exceed 30 inches
in height.
Only the name and logo of the business occupying the building will be permitted on the
sign.
FINDING:
A sign band is shown on the elevations facing the parking lot and Highway 5.
The sign locations are consistent with the concept established as part of the PUD.
The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting the signs on site. A
detailed sign plan incorporating the method of lighting, acceptable to staff should
be provided prior to requesting a sign permit.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the following motions:
SITE PLAN REVIEW
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of site plan review (2004-25 SPR) for
the construction of a multi-tenant building, Century Plaza Building "C", as shown in
plans received July 2, 2004, with the following conditions:
Applicant shall increase landscape plantings to meet minimum requirements for bufferyards,
boulevard trees and parking lot trees. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the City
prior to city council approval.
2. Applicant shall fully screen parking lots fi'om adjacent roadways through the use of berming
or increased landscaping.
3. All roof top equipment shall be screened.
4. The trash enclosure shall be built with the same type of materials used on the buildings.
5. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the city and provide the necessary
financial securities.
6. Any off-site grading will require easements from the appropriate property owner.
7. Installation of the private utilities for the site will require permits and inspections through the
City's Building Department.
8. Add the following City detail plates to the plans: 3101, 3104, 5201, 5214, 5232 and 5234.
On the Grading Plan:
a. Show all storm sewer rims and invert elevations.
b. Revise the FES invert elevation to match the pond NWL.
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c. Show the existing topography of the site along the east side, including the existing
pond and the pond NWL and HWL.
d. Show the retaining wall top and bottom elevations.
10. The retaining wall must be designed by a registered structural engineer and a permit from the
Building Department must be obtained for its construction. An approved safety fence will
also be required along the top of the wall.
11. Revise the sidewalk elevations off the northwesterly comer of the building to avoid draining
stormwater toward the building.
12. The sanitary sewer and water hookup charges will be applicable for the lot. The 2004 trunk
hookup charge is $1,458 for sanitary sewer and $2,814 for water-main. Sanitary sewer and
water-main hookup fees may be specially assessed against the parcel at the time of building
permit issuance and are based on the number of SAC units for the new building addition.
13. Revise the grading in the southwesterly comer of the site to show the correct 980 contour
line.
14. Revise the width of the parking stalls to 9-feet wide, as per City Code.
15. On the utility plan:
a. Show the existing and the proposed sanitary manholes rim and invert elevations.
16. A 15-foot wide clear zone must be maintained in back of the curb along West 78th Street.
17. The proposed berm's slope must not exceed 2% within the 60-foot sight triangle of the
intersection.
18. Fire Marshal Conditions:
a. A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Excel Energy, Qwest, 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. Copy enclosed.
bo
The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division
regarding maximum allowable size of domestic water on a combination water/sprinkler
supply line. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy
#36-1991. Copy enclosed.
Co
The builder must comply with water service installation policy for commercial and
industrial buildings. Pursuant to Inspection Division Water Service Installation Policy
#34-1993. Copy enclosed.
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do
The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division
regarding premise identification. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire
Prevention Division Policy #29-1992.
The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division
regarding notes to be included on all site plans. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire
Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #4-1991. Copy enclosed.
The two fire hydrants shown on the plan will need to be relocated. Hydrant number one
on the north end of the building is to be moved northwest to the parking lot island and
hydrant number two shown on the west side of the building can be eliminated and
relocated on the island across from the main door. Contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal
for exact relocation.
19. Building Official conditions:
a. The building is required to be protected by automatic fire extinguishing systems.
b. The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
c. Retaining walls over 4 feet high require a building permit and the plans must be prepared
by a licensed professional engineer.
d. Detailed occupancy related requirements cannot be reviewed until complete plans are
submitted.
e. The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
20. The applicant shall revise the plans to maintain a minimum of 10 feet parking setback along
the northeast comer.
21. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All
exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round,
according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope Time
Steeper than 3:1 7 days
10:1 to 3:1 14 days
Flatter than 10:1 21 days
(Maximum time an area can
remain open when the area
is not actively being worked.)
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any exposed
soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter
system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other natural or man
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made systems that discharge to a surface water.
22. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as-needed.
23. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Department of Transportation,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for
dewatering)) and comply with their conditions of approval.
24. The monument sign facing West 78th Street shall be removed.
25. The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting the signs on site. A detailed sign
plan incorporating the method of lighting, acceptable to staff should be provided prior to
requesting a sign permit."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Findings of Fact.
2. Application and Notice of Public Hearing.
3. Design Standards for Vasserman Ridge.
4. Plans dated Received July 2, 2004.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE: Application of Century Plaza Building "C" #04-25 SPR
On August 3, 2004, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly schedule meeting
to consider the application of CPV Development Co, LLC for site plan approval to construct a
15,000 square-foot multi-tenant building Century Plaza Lot "C":
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed development 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
2.
3.
4.
The property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development District.
The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for Commercial.
The legal description of the property is: Lot 1, Block 4, Vasserman Ridge.
Section 20-110 Site Plan:
no
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;
b. Is consistent with this division;
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
are as;
Creates a harmonious relationship of building and opcn 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:
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;
2. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
o
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.
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 Site Plan Review #2004-25 dated August 3, 2004, prepared
by Sharmeen Al-Jaff, et al, is incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Site Plan Review
Application.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 3rd day of August, 2004.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Uli Sacchet, Chairman
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(952) 227-1100
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
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APPLICANT:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE (Day Time)
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION CH^NHA$$EN PLANNINGDEP'r
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Conditional Use Permit
Interim Use Permit
Non-conforming Use Permit
Planned Unit Development*
Rezoning
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
Site Plan Review*
Subdivision*
__ Temporary Sales Permit
__ Vacation of Right-of-Way/Easements
Variance
Wetland Alteration Permit
__ Zoning Appeal
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Notification Sign
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Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
- $50 CUP/SPR/VAC/VARNVAP/Metes & Bounds
- $400 Minor SUB
TOTAL FEE $
Mailing labels of all property owners within at least 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included
with the application -OR- the City can provide this list (Carver County properties only) for an additional fee to be
invoiced to the applicant.
If you would like the City to provide mailing labels, check this box~J~
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
*Twenty-six (26) full-size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 81/2'' X 11" reduced copy for
each plan sheet.
**Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract.
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
TOTAL ACREAGE:
WETLANDS PRESENT:
PRESENT ZONING:
__ YES ~ NO
REQUESTED ZONING: ~
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION:
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION:
REASON FOR REQUEST:
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the
Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pedaining 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.
I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I fudher
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
The city hereby notifies the applicant that if development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing
requirements and agency review, the city requires an automatic 60-day extension for development review. Development
review shall be completed within 120 days unless additional review extensions are approved by the applicant.
Signat'~e o~pplicant ,~ / .lf. J
gig~atur~ of Fe~ Owner
Application ~eceived on Fee Paid
Date
~)ate
Receipt No. -'7'} kS -7
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.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING CASE NO. 04-25
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a
public hearing on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Chanhassen
City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for site plan
approval to construct a 15,000 square-foot multi-tenant building on a 1.9-acre lot zoned PUD,
located north of Highway 5, south of West 78th Street, and east of Century Boulevard - Century
Plaza Lot "C". Applicant: CPV Development Co. LLC.
A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review at City Hall
during regular business hours. All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and
express their opinions with respect to this proposal.
Shmwneen AI-Jaff, Senior Planner
Email: salj aff(¢ ci .chan hassen.mn, us
Phone: 952-227-1134
(Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on July 22, 2004)
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) SS.
COUNTY OF CARVER )
I, Karen J. Engelhardt, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes that she is and was on July
22, 2004, the duly qualified and acting Deputy Clerk of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota; that
on said date she caused to be mailed a copy of the attached notice of Public Hearing Planning
Case No. 04-25 - Century Plaza Lot "C" to the persons named on attached Exhibit "A", by
enclosing a copy of said notice in an envelope addressed to such owner, and depositing the
envelopes addressed to all such owners in the United States mail with postage fully prepaid
thereon; that the names and addresses of such owners were those appearing as such by the
records of the County Treasurer, Carver County, Minnesota, and by other appropriate records.
Kardn J. Eng~lh~rdt, Dep~Ay Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me
tms~. ,, -,~ iday of -.~. ~.
.,2004.
Notary Public
Notary Public - Minnesota
CARVER COUNTY
MY Commission Expires 1/31/2005 ~
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Public
Hearing Notification Area Map (500
Century Plaza Lot C
Lot 1, Block 4, Vasserman Ridge
City of Chanhassen
Planning Case No. 04-25
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Subject Site
Street
State Hwy 5 Arboretum BOulevard
)°rp°ratePlace / ~
BRETT PETERSON
7677 CENTURY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317-4415
CHRISTOPHER A RASMUSSEN &
NICOLE L RASMUSSEN
7681 CENTURY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317-4415
JACQUELYN R LARSON
7673 CENTURY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317-4415
JOYCE E NOON
7685 CENTURY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317-4415
KIMAN & JUNG JOO
7693 CENTURY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317-4415
LESLIE E JOHNSON
7689 CENTURY BLVD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317-4415
LUNDGREN BROS CONSTRUCTION
935 WAYZATA BLVD E
WAYZATA MN 55391-1899
PULTE HOMES OF MINNESOTA
CORP
815 NORTHWEST PKY
SUITE 140
EAGAN MN 55121-1580
STEVEN SLOWEY
2505 BURLEIGH ST
YANKTON SD 57078-1898
WYLS, LLC
PO BOX 113
YANKTON SD 57078-0113
RICH SLAGLE
7411 FAWN HILL ROAD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CRAIG ALSHOUSE
CPV DEVELOPMENT CO LLC
1300 WILLOWBROOK DR
WAYZAYA MN 55391
EXHIBIT C
VASSERMAN RIDGE
PUD DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD neighborhood commercial/mixed density-
housing zone. 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 structure proposed for development shall proceed
through site plan review based on the development standards outlined below. A
specific lighting and sign plan shall be submitted prior to final plat.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses within the neighborhood commercial zone should be limited to
appropriate commercial and service uses consistent with the neighborhood. 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 Planning Director shall make that interpretation. The
type of uses to be provided on this outlot shall be low intensity neighborhood oriented
retail and service establishments to meet daily needs of residents. Such uses may
include small to medium sized restaurant (no drive-thru windows), office, day care,
neighborhood scale commercial, convenience store, churches, or other similar type
and scale uses as described in the Comprehensive Plan. No single use shall exceed
5,000 square feet.
c. Setbacks
The PUD ordinance requires setbacks fi'om roadways and exterior property lines. The
following table displays those setbacks.
Setback Required Minimum Proposed
From Collector Street 50 feet 50 feet
From Exterior Lot Lines 30 feet 30 feet
Interior Public Right-of-Way 30 feet 60 feet
Hard Surface Commercial 70% Not available at this time
Parking Setback if screening is l0 feet 10 feet
provided
Building Materials and Design
COMMERCIAL
1. All materials shall be of high quality and durable. Brick shall be used as the
principal material and must be approved to assure uniformity with the residential
uses.
2. Metal standing seam siding will not be approved except as support material to one
of the above materials.
3. All accessory structures shall be designed to be compatible with the primary
structure.
4. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened by pitched roofs. Wood screen
fences are prohibited. Screening shall consist of compatible materials.
5. All buildings on the commercial site shall have a pitched roof line.
6. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the
building.
e. Sign Criteria
Monument Sign
1. Lot 1 will have 1 monument sign, facing Highway 5. The height of the sign shall
not exceed 5 feet with a maximum area of 24 square feet.
2. The base of the sign shall be built of materials similar to those used on the
exterior of the buildings and complement their architectural design. The signs
must maintain a minimum 10 foot setback fi'om the property lines.
Wall Mounted Signs
1. Building "C" shall be permitted signage along the west and south elevations only.
2. All signs require a separate permit.
3. The signage will have consistency throughout the development and add an
architectural accent to the buildings. Consistency in signagc shall relate to color,
size, materials, and heights.
4. Back-lit individual letter signs are permitted. Individual letters may not exceed
30 inches in height.
5. Only the name and logo of the business occupying the building will be permitted
on thc sign.
The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting the signs on site. A detailed
sign plan incorporating the method of lighting, acceptable to staff should be provided
prior to requesting a sign permit.
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