Zoning Letter 09-12-2014CITY OF CHANHASSEN
P O BOX 147
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
09/18/2014 12:00 PM
Receipt No. 00263030
CLERK: AshleyM
PAYEE: DJR Architecture Inc
333 Washington Ave S Suite 210
Minneapolios MN 55401-
7905 Great Plains Blvd
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DJR ARCHITECTURE, INC.
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7700 Market Boulevard Re: 7905 Great Plains Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN 55317
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Dovalis:
Administration
September 12, 2014
Phone: 952.227.1100
Dean Dovolis, AIA LEED AP
Fax: 952.227.1110
DJR Architecture hic.
CITYOF
333 Washington Avenue North
CHA NSEN
Suite Union Plaza
Fax: 952.227.1190
Minneapolis, lis, MN 55401
7700 Market Boulevard Re: 7905 Great Plains Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN 55317
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Dovalis:
Administration
This office has been requested to confirm certain facts and circumstances concerning the current
Phone: 952.227.1100
zoning and land use compliance status of the above - referenced project. In furtherance of that
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request, we hereby confirm and advise you as follows:
Building Inspections
1. The above - referenced project is located within the corporate limits of the City of Chanhassen,
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Carver County, Minnesota. Accordingly, the building and other improvements comprising
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the project are under the jurisdiction and are required to comply with the building codes,
ordinances and regulations of the City of Chanhassen, Carver and Hennepin Counties,
Engineering
Minnesota.
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
2. The project currently is located in a district with zoning classification of Highway Business
Finance
District, BH, and a comprehensive plan designation of Commercial. The zoning
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classification is consistent with the comprehensive plan designation. Enclosed is a copy of
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the BH district regulations
Park & Recreation
3. The current use complies with the current zoning classification and all current zoning
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requirements and regulations applicable thereto, including parking requirements, and also
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complies with the above stated comprehensive plan designation and all requirements
applicable thereto.
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
4. Planning Case 2013 -23for a 10,443 square -foot multi -tenant building was approved by the
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Chanhassen City Council, on November 25, 2013 for the project site.
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5. City Sewer and Water is available to the site.
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
6. Based on analysis of the use, there is sufficient parking to accommodate said use. This
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information was researched b the undersigned on request as a public service. The
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undersigned certifies that the above information is believed to be accurate. However, neither
Public Works
the undersigned nor the City assumes liability for errors or omissions. All information was
7901 Park Place
obtained from public records which may be inspected during normal business hours.
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Should additional information be required of this office concerning the property, you may contact
the undersigned.
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Sincerely,
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Web Site
wwwoLchanhassen.nnn.us
Sharmeen Al -Jaff
Senior Planner
Enclosure
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning forTonnorrow
§ 20 -695 CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
d. The minimum setback is 50 feet when it abuts a residential district without being
separated from the residential district by a street or railroad right -of -way.
e. Buffer yards. The city comprehensive plan establishes a requirement for buffer
yards. Buffer yards are to be established in areas indicated on the plan where
higher intensity uses interface with low density uses and shall comply with
chapter 20, article XXV, of the Chanhassen City Code.
The buffer yard is not an additional setback requirement. The full obligation to
provide the buffer yard shall be placed on the parcel containing the higher
intensity use.
The buffer yard is intended to provide physical separation and screening for the
higher intensity use. As such, they will be required to be provided with a
combination of berming, landscaping and/or tree preservation to maximize the
buffering potential. To the extent deemed feasible by the city, new plantings shall
be designed to require the minimum of maintenance, however, such maintenance
as may be required to maintain consistency with the approved plan, shall be the
obligation of the property owner.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 10(5- 10 -5), 12- 15 -86; Ord. No. 94, §§ 1, 2, 7- 25 -88; Ord. No. 136, §§ IA,
1B, 1- 28 -91; Ord. No. 451, § 3, 5- 29 -07; Ord. No. 474, §§ 9, 10, 10- 13 -08)
Sec. 20 -696. Interim uses.
The following are interim uses in the "BN" district:
(1) Churches.
(2) Reserved.
(Ord. No. 120, § 3, 2- 12 -90; Ord. No. 243, § 4, 2- 13 -95)
Secs. 20- 697 -20 -710. Reserved.
ARTICLE XVII. M11" HIGHWAY AND BUSINESS SERVICES DISTRICT
Sec. 20.711. Intent.
The intent of the "BH" district is to provide for highway oriented commercial development
restricted to a low building profile.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5- 11 -1), 12- 15 -86)
Sec. 20 -712. Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in a "BH" district:
(1) Antennas as regulated by article XXX of this chapter.
(2) Car wash.
(3) Community center.
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(4) Convenience stores without gas pumps.
(5) Day care center.
(6) Fast -food restaurant.
(7) Financial institutions with/or without drive- through services.
(8) Funeral homes.
(9) Health services.
(10) Liquor stores.
(11) Miniature golf.
(12) Motels and hotels.
(13) Offices.
(14) Personal services.
(15) Private clubs and lodges.
(16) Reserved.
(17) Shopping center.
(18) Specialty retail shops.
(19) Standard restaurants.
§ 20 -714
(20) Utility services.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5 -11- 2),12- 15 -86; Ord. No. 116, § 6,1- 22 -90; Ord. No. 122, § 1, 2- 26 -90;
Ord. No. 173, § 1, 7- 27 -92; Ord. No. 259, § 21, 11- 12 -96; Ord. No. 377, § 97, 5- 24 -04; Ord. No.
377, § 97, 5- 24 -04)
Sec. 20 -713. Permitted accessory uses.
The following are permitted accessory uses in a "BH" district:
(1) Signs.
(2) Parking lots.
(3) Temporary outdoor sales (subject to the requirements of section 20 -312).
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5- 11 -3), 12- 15 -86; Ord. No. 243, § 5, 2- 13 -95; Ord. No. 377, § 98,
5- 24 -04)
Sec. 20 -714. Conditional uses.
The following are conditional uses in a 'BH" district:
(1) Automobile rental facilities.
(2) Automotive repair shops.
(3) Convenience stores with gas pumps.
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(4) Emission control testing stations.
(5) Garden centers.
(6) Motor fuel stations.
(7) Outdoor storage.
(8) Reserved.
(9) Small vehicle sales.
(10) Supermarkets.
(11) lowers as regulated by article ILYX of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5.11- 4),12- 15 -86; Ord. No. 80 -G, § 1,1- 11 -88; Ord. No. 91, § 1, 6- 27 -88;
Ord. No. 116, § 6,1- 22 -90; Ord. No. 120, § 4(8),2-12-90; Ord. No. 137, § 2,2-11-91; Ord. No. 259,
§ 22, 11- 12-96; Ord. No. 296, § 2, 2- 14 -00; Ord. No. 377, § 99, 5- 24-04)
Editor's note — Section 1 of Ord. No. 91, adopted June 27, 1988, amended § 20 -714 by
adding a subsection (5) thereto. Inasmuch as there existed a subsection (5), added by Ord. No.
80 -G, the editor has renumbered the new provisions as § 20- 714(6).
Subsequently, subsections (5) and (6), added by Ord. No. 116, § 6, adopted Jan. 22, 1990,
were renumbered as (7) and (8).
State law reference — Conditional uses, M.S. § 462.3595.
Sec. 20 -715. Lot requirements and setbacks.
The following minimum requirements shall be observed in a 'BH" district subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:
(1) The minimum district area is ten acres. This section may be waived by a condition use
permit in the case of expansion of an existing district.
(2) The minimum lot area is 20,000 square feet.
(3) The minimum lot frontage is 100 feet, except that lots fronting on a cul- de-sac shall
have a minimum frontage in all districts of 60 feet.
(4) The minimum lot depth is 150 feet.
(5) The maximum lot coverage is 65 percent.
(6) Off - street parking shall comply with district setback requirements except:
a. There is no minimum setback when it abuts a railroad right -of -way, except as
provided in chapter 20, article W division 3, pertaining to landscaping
requirements.
b. There is no minimum setback when it abuts, without being separated by a street,
another off - street parking area.
C. The minimum setback is 50 feet when it abuts a residential district without being
separated from the residential district by a street or railroad right -of- -way.
d. The minimum setback is 25 feet for side street side yards.
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e. Parking setbacks along public rights -of -way may be reduced to a minimum of ten
feet if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city that 100
percent screening is provided at least five feet above the adjacent parking lot. The
intent of this section is that the city is willing to trade a reduced setback for
additional landscaping that is both an effective screen and of high quality
aesthetically. Acceptable screening is to be comprised of berming and landscap-
ing. Screening through the use of fencing is not permitted.
(7) The maximum height is as follows:
a. For the principal structure, two stories.
b. For accessory structures, one story.
(8) Minimum setback requirements:
a. For front yards, 25 feet.
b. For rear yards, 20 feet.
C. For side yards, ten feet.
d. The minimum setback is 50 feet when it abuts a residential district without being
separated from the residential district by a street or railroad right -of -way.
e. Buffer yards.
1. The city comprehensive plan establishes a requirement for buffer yards.
Buffer yards are to be established in areas indicated on the plan where
higher intensity uses interface with low density uses and shall comply with
chapter 20, article XXV, of the Chanhassen City Code.
2. The buffer yard is not an additional setback requirement. The full obligation
to provide the buffer yard shall be placed on the parcel containing the higher
intensity use.
3. The buffer yard is intended to provide physical separation and screening for
the higher intensity use. As such, they will be required to be provided with
a combination of berming, landscaping and/or tree preservation to maximize
the buffering potential. To the extent deemed feasible by the city, new
plantings shall be designed to require the minimum of maintenance,
however, such maintenance as may be required to maintain consistency
with the approved plan, shall be the obligation of the property owner.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5- 11 -5), 12- 15 -86; Ord. No. 94, §§ 1, 3, 7- 25 -88; Ord. No. 136, §§ IA,
1B, 1- 28 -91; Ord. No. 451, § 4, 5- 29 -07; Ord. No. 474, § 11, 10- 13 -08)
Sec. 20 -716. Interim uses.
The following are interim uses in the "BH" district:
(1) Churches.
(2) Reserved.
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(3) Farmers markets.
(Ord. No. 120, § 3, 2- 12 -90; Ord. No. 243, § 6, 2- 13 -95)
Secs. 20- 717 -20 -730. Reserved.
ARTICLE XVIII. "CBD" CEN'T'RAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sec. 20 -731. Intent.
The intent of the "CBD" district is to provide for downtown business development
supporting a strong central business district while enhancing the overall character of the
community in conformance with downtown redevelopment plan, goals and objectives.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 12(5- 12 -1), 12- 15 -86)
Sec. 20 -732. Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in a "CBD" district:
(1) Antennas as regulated by article XXX of this chapter.
(2) Ballroom.
(3) Barber and beauty salons and spas including hair, nail, skin and scalp services.
(4) Bars and taverns.
(5) Bowling center.
(6) Clothing rental.
(7) Clubs and lodges.
(8) Coin- operated service machines.
(9) Community center.
(10) Convenience stores without gas pumps.
(11) Convention and conference facilities.
(12) Costume rental.
(13) Cultural facilities.
(14) Day care center as part of shopping center.
(15) Fast -food restaurants as part of shopping center.
(16) Financial institutions.
(17) Health and recreation clubs, instructions and services.
(18) Health services, outpatient only.
(19) Hotels.
(20) Laundry and garment services including self-service.
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