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PC Staff Report 10-06-2015CITY OF CHANHASSENy � aN H A Ss PROPOSED MOTION: PC DATE: October 6, 2015 CC DATE: October 26, 2015 — REVIEW DEADLINE: November 3, 2015 CASE #: 2015-22 BY: AF, RG, EK, ML, JM "The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends approval of the conditional use permit for an indoor gun range on Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen East Business Center 2nd Addition, subject to the conditions of approval and adopts the Findings of Fact and Recommendation." SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The developer is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit a 15,000 square -foot indoor gun range (Stock and Barrel). r LOCATION: 18832 Lake Drive East (Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen East Business Center 2nd Addition) APPLICANT: Grindstone Construction Services Atm. Jeff Berends 300 Railroad Ave, Ste. 300 Delano, MN 55328 (763)972-2804 Jeff ggrindstonecs.corn CSM Investors, Inc. Attn. Brad Kittleson 500 Washington Ave. S., Ste. 3000 Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612)395-7080 bkittleson@csmcorp net Planning Commission Indoor Gun Range CUP — Planning Case 2015-22 October 6, 2015 Page 2of9 PRESENT ZONING: Industrial Office Park (IOP) 2020 LAND USE PLAN: Office Industrial ACREAGE: 4.33 acres DENSITY: NA LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING: The city has limited discretion in approving or denying conditional use permits, based on whether or not the proposal meets the conditional use permit standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. If the city finds that all the applicable conditional use permit standards are met, the permit must be approved. This is a quasi-judicial decision. Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet. PROPOSAL/SUMMARY The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit a 15,048 square -foot indoor gun range. The proposed use will represent approximately 24 percent of the total building area (64,000 square feet). The proposed hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days per week. They estimate that they will have 375 clients per week initially, growing to 750 per week after one year. Classes will be held throughout the week and the facility will be available for groups. Peak hours of use will be between 6:00 — 8:00 p.m. weekdays and on the weekends. The applicant anticipates that during the 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. workday, the designated parking stalls will be more than enough to handle any traffic for the projected nine customers per hour. During those hours, it is expected that police and government training will be the largest percentage of use. Starting around 4:00 p.m., they expect to see more traffic trickling into the range, but not achieving peak traffic until about 6:30 — 7:00 p.m. The off -hours timing of peak usage should not pose a problem for parking. Weekends will be the highest expected times of use. The facility could see two thirds of the total weekly traffic on weekends, resulting in an average of 21 customers per hour. If the allotted parking spaces cannot accommodate them, CSM has assured the applicant that overflow parking will be available for customers during off hours. The training classes and events, in order to draw the largest crowds, will be held at off hours. Most classes will begin at 6:00 p.m. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Chapter 20, Article IV, Conditional Use Permits Section 20-298.5, Gun Range, Indoor Chapter 20, Article XXII, "IOP" Industrial Office Park Planning Commission Indoor Gun Range CUP — Planning Case 2015-22 October 6, 2015 Page 3 of 9 BACKGROUND Site Plan Permit 95-18 dated September 9, 1996, by and between the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota ("City") and CSM Investors, Inc. ("CSM"), recorded July 18, 1997, in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder, as Document No. 6759580, affecting Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Chanhassen East Business Second Addition. Site Plan Review was for the construction of two office warehouse buildings with areas of 64,000 square feet and 40,600 square feet were approved. On May 6, 1996, the City Council approved the final plat for Subdivision #95-18 for Chanhassen East Business Center, CSM Investors, hie. and DataServ, Inc., to subdivide 61.6 acres into three Lots and two HIGHWAY NO.5 ----JTFTTL-J TTTPTL_JITf FF --JT FF TL-------- AVAILABLE 34,825 S.F. C J � \� 4 - Outlots. Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, will contain office/warehouse buildings, which are located east of this site. With this proposal, the applicant subdivided Outlot A into two lots and one outlet. The parcel located south of Lake Drive East contains the DataSery building. Outlet B will contain a pond. The pond is also under construction. ANALYSIS Indoor gun ranges are conditional uses in the Industrial Office Park District. The proposed use intends to occupy 15,048 square feet of the available 34,825 square feet available. The unit will be located in the northeast corner of the building. The 14 -lane shooting range (5,265 square feet) will be located in the interior of the building with class rooms (1,094 square feet), general use (5,092 square feet) and a central retail area (2,787 square feet). Retail uses are limited to 20 percent of the unit area. A gun safe is proposed for the unit to permit overnight storage of weapons. A� •�'43d r m:• F I 1 ToIaI SF = t5,W8 � �1r,/ J JF':,[•. �� Gun flarge2l • 5,]65 "'L" P. Oaesrownr SF = 1,160 R.11 2,n, ONer Gerenl LLs¢Amr 5.032vh.. Ij `. � �__- Break Prcas � :1pPir'M1OC. � Gun UtaNng '.:n-t:m u Vduh Sik Ilf lnpt•'ea 16th lM Fr4eL A%e: 011itt � La:� Planning Commission Indoor Gun Range CUP — Planning Case 2015-22 October 6, 2015 Page 4 of 9 Conditional Use Permit Criteria Sec. 20-298.5. - Gun range, indoor. (1) The gun range shall not be located on any lot adjacent to an existing residential district. *Adjacent property zoned Industrial Office Park (2) The gun range when established shall not be located within 1,000 lineal feet, measured from building to building, of an establishment licensed to dispense intoxicating or nonintoxicating liquor. Indoor gun ranges shall not sell or dispense intoxicating liquors, nor shall they be in a building which contains a business that sells or dispenses nonintoxicating or intoxicating liquors. *Nearest liquor store is approximately 1,100 feet away across Highway 5. Liquor sales are not permitted in the IOP district. (3) The use, occupancy and construction of the building shall conform to the Minnesota State Building Code. *Must comply. Will be evaluated at the time of building permit. (4) The building and method of operation shall comply with M.S. ch. 87A. *Must comply. These standards establish best management practices as well as noise standards. (5) The building and method of operation shall conform to the applicable Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, and OSHA standards for indoor ventilation, emission into the atmosphere, indoor sound levels, lead containment and outside noise standards. *Must comply. Will be evaluated at the building permit review. (6) The design and construction of the gun range shall completely confine all ammunition rounds within the building and in a controlled manner. The design and construction of the gun range shall be certified by a registered engineer in the State of Minnesota. The certified plans shall include the specifications and construction of the bullet trap(s), ceilings, exterior and interior walls and floors. The certified plans shall state what type and caliber of ammunition the range is designed to totally confine. *Must comply. Will be evaluated at the building permit review. Planning Commission Indoor Gun Range CUP — Planning Case 2015-22 October 6, 2015 Page 5 of 9 (7) No ammunition shall be used in the range that exceeds the certified design and construction specifications of the gun range. *Must comply. Will be evaluated at the building permit review. (8) Firearms shall not be stored on the premises when the range is closed for business, unless they are stored in an acceptable gun safe or other secure locking device. *Must comply. Will be evaluated at the building permit review. A vault is shown on the plan schematic. (9) On-site supervision shall be supplied at all times by an adult who is an experienced range operator. The range operator shall be responsible for the conduct of their place of business and the conditions of safety and order in the place of business and on the premises. *Must comply. (10) Each range shall have a clear and concise safety plan. The plan must be signed, published, and reviewed at specific intervals and distributed to all range users to study and use. *Must comply. A copy of the safety plan will be required in prior to building occupancy. (11) The range operator shall provide and maintain proof of liability insurance which shall require the insurer notify the city manager in writing of cancellation of the policy, a change in the limit of the policy, and/or a change in policy ownership. Said policy shall be available for inspection by the city manager and/or his/her assigns at all times. *Must comply. A copy of the insurance certificate will be required prior to building occupancy. (12) On-site instruction shall be given only by firearms instructors certified within the prior five years by an organization or government entity that has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Current certificates for firearms instructors shall be on display in a conspicuous location in the premises and available for public inspection. *Must comply. (13) An outside security plan for the general grounds shall be submitted to the city for review and approval. *A copy of the safety plan will be required in prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Planning Commission Indoor Gun Range CUP — Planning Case 2015-22 October 6, 2015 Page 6 of 9 (14) The transport of firearms on the premises, to the premises, and from the premises shall conform to state law. *Must comply. (15) Minors shall not be allowed in the range unless accompanied by an adult at all times. This provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit minors from participating in a firearm safety class which is supervised by an adult instructor. *Must comply. (16) In the industrial office park district, retail sales and rental shall be limited to gun -related material and equipment with a maximum display area of 20 percent of the floor area. *Must comply. (17) In multi -tenant buildings, the gun range shall be soundproofed to prevent the sound from being heard by persons in adjoining units. *Must comply. Will be evaluated at the building permit review. (Ord. No. 527, § 2, 8-22-11) The applicant proposes to convert 15,048 square feet of existing interior space of the building located at 18832 Lake Drive East. A parking analysis is required to determine if the existing and proposed uses of the site exceed the available parking on the site. Should the parking analysis reveal that additional parking is required, a plan must be submitted showing the proposed parking expansion, including the existing and proposed grading and any necessary storm sewer improvements. This plan would also be subject to review and approval from the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District. Parking requirements for this use are for recreational facilities. Based on having 14 shooting lanes, the total required parking spaces are 48. The existing office -warehouse use in the northwestern portion of the building consists of 1,800 square feet of office space and 27,325 square feet of warehouse space with a required parking of 28 parking spaces. The 19,825 square feet of vacant building, if assumed to be 30 percent office and 70 percent warehouse, would require at a maximum 42 spaces. The three use scenarios above would require a total of 118 parking spaces. The building has a total of 127 parking spaces on the lot with an additional 16 spaces adjacent to the western drive aisle. Staff visited the site on a Thursday afternoon and counted a total of 11 vehicles parked around the building Planning Commission Indoor Gun Range CUP — Planning Case 2015-22 October 6, 2015 Page 7 of 9 lgoa sf. off. J A f— e` e WMAOMILE t A I A I 1 RECOMMENDATION A MEvy vk1CAN(>[ 11, W-5 cF YRre56D Le."So A4£h . tS,,dJ sf 9 e � AS -BUILT BUILDING PLAN 9 1 a I Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the conditional use permit subject to the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation: 1. Permits must be obtained for the construction of, alteration of, or occupancy use changes to any buildings on the site. 2. The use, occupancy and construction of the building shall conform to the Minnesota State Building Code. 3. The building and method of operation shall comply with M.S. Chapter 87A. 4. The design and construction of the gun range shall completely confine all ammunition rounds within the building and in a controlled manner. The design and construction of the gun range shall be certified by a registered engineer in the State of Minnesota. The certified plans shall include the specifications and construction of the bullet trap(s), ceilings, exterior and interior walls and floors. The certified plans shall state what type and caliber of ammunition the range is designed to totally confine. Planning Commission Indoor Gun Range CUP — Planning Case 2015-22 October 6, 2015 Page 8 of 9 5. No ammunition shall be used in the range that exceeds the certified design and construction specifications of the gun range. 6. Firearms shall not be stored on the premises when the range is closed for business, unless they are stored in an acceptable gun safe or other secure locking device. 7. On-site supervision shall be supplied at all times by an adult who is an experienced range operator. The range operator shall be responsible for the conduct of their place of business and the conditions of safety and order in the place of business and on the premises. 8. Each range shall have a clear and concise safety plan. The plan must be signed, published, and reviewed at specific intervals and distributed to all range users to study and use. 9. The range operator shall provide and maintain proof of liability insurance which shall require the insurer notify the city manager in writing of cancellation of the policy, a change in the limit of the policy, and/or a change in policy ownership. Said policy shall be available for inspection by the city manager and/or his/her assigns at all times. 10. On-site instruction shall be given only by firearms instructors certified within the prior five years by an organization or government entity that has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Current certificates for firearms instructors shall be on display in a conspicuous location in the premises and available for public inspection. 11. An outside security plan for the general grounds shall be submitted to the city for review and approval. 12. The transport of firearms on the premises, to the premises, and from the premises shall conform to state law. 13. Minors shall not be allowed in the range unless accompanied by an adult at all times. This provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit minors from participating in a firearm safety class which is supervised by an adult instructor. 14. In the industrial office park district, retail sales and rental shall be limited to gun -related material and equipment with a maximum display area of 20 percent of the floor area. 15. The gun range shall be soundproofed to prevent the sound from being heard by persons in adjoining units. 16. If additional parking is required, a plan must be submitted showing the proposed parking expansion, including the existing and proposed grading and any necessary storm sewer improvements. This plan would also be subject to review and approval from the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District. Planning Commission Indoor Gun Range CUP — Planning Case 2015-22 October 6, 2015 Page 9 of 9 ATTACHMENTS 1. Findings of Fact and Recommendation. 2. Development Review Application. 3. Indoor Gun Range Narrative dated September 9, 2015. 4. Parking Plan Narrative by Andrew Carter dated September 23, 2015. 5. Site Survey. 6. Site Plan. 7. As -Built Building Plan dated July 24, 2014. 8. Gun Range Layout dated Received September 4, 2015. 9. Emails between Bob Generous and Steven Murphy dated September 28, 2015. 10. Public Hearing Notice and Mailing List. g9plan\2015 planning cases\2015-22 indoor firing range cup\staff report stock & barrel.doc CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATION IN RE: Application of Grindstone Construction Services and CSM Investors, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an indoor gun range. On October 6, 2015, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application of Grindstone Construction Services and CSM hnvestors, Inc. for a conditional use permit for the property located at 18832 Lake Drive East. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed conditional use 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 Industrial Office Park District, IOP. 2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for Office Industrial uses. 3. The legal description of the property is Lot 1, Block 1, Chanhassen East Business Center 2" d Addition. 4. Section 20-232: a. The proposed use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. It must meet all the city and state criteria for gun ranges. b. The proposed use will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan and the zoning chapter of the City Code and will comply with the requirements for indoor gun ranges. c. The proposed use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so to be compatible in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area. Building requirements will assure that it meets all health and safety codes for such uses. d. The proposed use will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring uses. The use must meet indoor ventilation, emission into the atmosphere, indoor sound levels, lead containment and outside noise standards. e. The proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and services provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use. The use is proposed within vacant space in an existing building. f. The proposed use will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. g. The proposed use will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, rodents, or trash. The use must meet indoor ventilation, emission into the atmosphere, indoor sound levels, lead containment and outside noise standards. h. The proposed use will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares. The proposed use will be within vacant space in an office industrial business park. The proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic or historic features of major significance. j. The proposed use will be aesthetically compatible with the area. k. The proposed use will not depreciate surrounding property values. The proposed use will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in this article. The proposed use will meet the standards of section 20-298.5 of the zoning ordinance. 5. The planning report #2015-22 dated October 6, 2015, prepared by Robert Generous, et al, is incorporated herein. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the conditional use permit for an indoor gun range. ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 6u' day of October, 2015. CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION 5-19 Its Chairman CITYUCHANHASSEN o2C1 1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT �� � � �� Planning Division - 7700 Market Boulevard SEP Mailing Address - P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: (952) 2271300 / Fax: (952) 227-1110 CHANHA NP/a WM APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Submittal Date: PC Date: 10 - b _ % s CC Date: 16 60 -Day Review Date:1_ (Refer to the appropriate Application Checklist forrequired submittal information that must accompany this application) ❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment ......................... $600 ❑ Minor MUSA line for failing on-site sewers..... $100 ❑� Conditional Use Permit (CUP) ❑ Single -Family Residence ................................ $325 ❑✓ All Others........................................................ 42 ❑ interim Use Permit (IUP) ❑ In conjunction with Single -Family Residence.. $325 ❑ All Others ...................................................... $425 ❑ Rezoning (REZ) $300 ❑ ❑ Planned Unit Development (PUD) .................. $750 El MinorAmendment to existing PUD ................. $100 ❑ ❑ All Others......................................................... $500 ❑ Sign Plan Review ................................................... $150 ❑ Site Plan Review (SPR) (Includes $450 escrow for attorney costs)' ❑ Administrative ..................................................$100 through the development contract. ❑ Commercial/Industrial Districts'......................$500 $300 (Additional recording fees may apply) Plus $10 per 1,000 square feet of building area: (_ thousand square feet) *Include number of existing employees: 'Include number of new employees: ❑ Residential Districts ......................................... $500 Plus $5 per dwelling unit (_ units) ❑ Subdivision (SUB) ❑ Create 3 lots or less ........................................ $300 ❑ Create over 3 lots.......................$600 + $15 per lot (_ lots) ❑ Metes & Bounds (2 lots)..................................$300 ❑ Consolidate Lots_ ........ .................................. $150 ❑ Lot Line Adjustment...................:.....................$150 ❑ Final Plat ..........................................................$700 (Includes $450 escrow for attorney costs)' 'Additional escrow may be required for other applications through the development contract. Vacation of Easements/Right-of-way (VAC)........ $300 (Additional recording fees may apply) ❑ Variance (VAR) .................................................... $200 EJ Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP) ❑ Single -Family Residence ............................... $150 ❑ All Others ....................................................... $275 ❑ Zoning Appeal ...................................................... $100 ❑ Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA)................. $500 NOTE: When multiple applications are processed concurrently, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application. ❑✓ Notification Sign (City to Install and remove).................................................................................:.....................................0> ❑✓ Property Owners' List within 500' (City to generate after pre -application meeting) ............... ..,,... $3 per address ( addresses) )C 43 � *(r C04 ❑� Escrow for Recording Documents (check all thatply).:......... ....... ................................................... Caper document 0 Conditional Use Permit N Interim Use Permit ❑ Site Plan Agreement ❑ Vacation ❑ Variance ❑ Wetland Alteration Permit ❑ Metes & Bounds Subdivision (3 docs.) ❑ Easements (_ easements) TOTAL FEE: $675.00 InformationSection 2: Required Description of Proposal: Indoor Gun Range Property Address or Location: Chanhassen East II 18832 Lake Drive East Parcel #: 1811622220004 Legal Description: Chanhassen East Business Center 2nd Addition Lot 1 Block 1 Total Acreage: 4.33 Wetlands Present? ❑ Yes ® No Present Zoning: Industrial Office Park District (IOP) Requested Zoning: Industrial Office Park District (IOP) Present Land Use Designation: Office/Industrial Requested Land Use Designation: Office/Industrial Existing Use of Property: Office Warehouse 21 Check box is separate narrative is attached SCANNED Section 3: Property Owner and Applicant Information APPLICANT OTHER THAN PROPERTY OWNER: In signing this application, I, as applicant, represent to have obtained authorization from the property owner to file this application. I agree to be bound by conditions of approval, subject only to the right to object at the hearings on the application or during the appeal period. If this application has not been signed by the property owner, I have attached separate documentation of full legal capacity to file the application. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any authorization to proceed with the study. I certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct. Name: Grindstone Construction Services Contact: Jeff Berends Address: 300 Railroad Ave. Ste, 300 Phone: (763) 972-2804 City/State/Zip: Delano, MN. 55328 Cell: (612) 839-3063 Email:je @grindstonecs.com Fax: Signature: Date: 9/4/15 PROPERTY OWN R: In s gning this application, I, as property owner, have full legal capacity to, and hereby do, authorize the filing of this application. I understand that conditions of approval are binding and agree to be bound by those conditions, subject only to the right to object at the hearings or during the appeal periods. I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any authorization to proceed with the study. I certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct. Name: CSM Investors, Inc. Contact: Brad Kittleson Address: 500 Washington Avenue South Suite 3000 Phone: (612) 395-7080 City/State/Zip: Minneapolis, MN 55415 Cell: (651) 323-8525 Email: klttleson@csmooip.net Fax: Signature: Date: 9/3/15 This aica' must be completed in full and must be accompanied by all information and plans required by appiic City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, refer to the appropriate Application Checklist and confer with the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and applicable procedural requirements and fees. A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A written notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application. PROJECT ENGINEER (if applicable) Name: Contact: Address: Phone: City/State/Zip: Cell: Email: Fax: Section 4: Notification Information Who should receive copies of staff reports? "Other Contact Information: ❑✓ Property Owner Via: ❑ Email ❑✓ Mailed Paper Copy Name: Chris Schutrop ❑✓ Applicant Via: 0 Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy Address: ❑ Engineer Via: ❑ Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy City/State/Zip: ❑✓ Other" Via: ❑✓ Email ❑ Mailed Paper Copy Email: chris.schutropftmail.com SCANNED City of Chanhassen Planning Department 7700 Market Blvd. Chanhassen, MN. 55337 Subject: Indoor Gun Range To Whom It May Concern; September 9, 2015 We propose to construct a welcoming, high-end, highly safe Indoor Firing Range with storefront and classrooms in Industrial Zoned Chanhassen. Our facility will use state of the art construction techniques to safely accommodate the indoor discharge of firearms, including advanced air filtration that will meet or exceed EPA and OSHA standards, advanced soundproofing, the best and safest backstop and armor technology available, and a full reclamation system that ensures no lead is left on the range. Therefore: we request to apply for a Use Permit, pursuant to the City Code of Ordinances, Sec. 20-298.5 to construct an Indoor Firing Range. We're planning hours for operation to be gam to 9pm, 7 days a week. At opening, we expect to see 375 people per week use our range, growing to 750 people per week within a year. Industry expertise and research was used to calculate these estimates. We expect to have events, especially fundraising events for charity and community partners. In addition, we will be available for corporate outings, birthday and other parties, and firearms and safety experts to come and give talks. No alcohol will be served, and no minors will be allowed unescorted. Our waiver system requires a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver for a minor; and only if delegated in writing on said waiver can a non -parent or non -guardian of at least 21 years of age escort a minor on our range. We will have classes throughout the week. Some will be concealed carry permit classes taught by certified third -party instructors. Other classes will be our in-house courses, focused on improving skills and safety. Certain courses will be made available to the public for free as a service to educate the basics of firearms safety. We will also offer courses on non -lethal self- defense, including women's self-defense and krav maga. All firearms instructors will display current certificates for public inspection. The display area will be a storefront for the sale of gun -related branded merchandise, firearms accessories (holsters, belts, and cleaning materials), targets, range equipment, and as a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer, firearms and ammunition. All firearms sales will involve background checks, and comply fully with Federal and Minnesota laws, and will be regulated by the ATF. Rental firearms will also be available and also will comply with any applicable laws. We know that the people of the southwest metro already have keen interest in firearms. Gander Mountain has built the largest gun store in Minnesota here, and there are many other gun stores and firearms -related businesses. We want to provide a safe, comfortable location for the diverse and vibrant community of shooters, already in the area, to come and further their education and skill. The primary and ultimate purpose of a firing range is training and practice, the result of which are safe and discerning gun owners. We're not bringing guns or shooters to Chanhassen, but we do seek to create responsible, safe firearms enthusiasts out of our clientele. We wish to do more than merely arm citizens, as the existing stores do; we wish to convey the deep and abiding love of law, civic responsibility, and ongoing practice to our guests, and to become the ambassadors to the fun and exciting world of shooting sports. Respectfully, Chris Schutrop 9/23/2015 Parking plan for Chanhassen: In addition to insuring that Stock&Barrel has 20 parking stalls, plus one parking stall per firing lane, we will primarily operate during "off -hours." We've planned for 375 customers/week when we open, swelling to 750 customers/week by the end of the year. If broken up evenly, at maximum expectations we would see 9 customers/hour throughout the week. Of course in real life, customers ebb and flow, and we can predict the trends for busiest times. Our range is open only to those 21 years of age and older; our highest traffic will be after work hours on the weekdays. We anticipate that during the 9:OOam to 5:OOpm workday, our designated stalls, as mentioned above, will be more than enough to handle any traffic we see. During those hours, we expect police and government training to be our largest percentage of use. Starting around 4:OOpm, we expect to see more traffic trickling into our range, but not achieving peak traffic until about 6:30-7:OOpm. Our highest traffic times during the workweek should be between 6:00 and 8:OOpm. Like the last organization to use the space we are looking at, the off -hours timing of peak usage will not pose a problem for parking. Weekends will be the highest expected times of use. We could see 2/3 of our total weekly traffic on weekends alone, resulting in an average of 21 customers/hour. If our allotted parking spaces cannot accommodate them, CSM has assured us that overflow parking will be available for customers during off - hours. Our training classes and events, in order to draw the largest crowds, will be held at off - hours. Most classes will begin at 6:OOpm, so people can stop by after work, when they're already commuting. In order for us to make our events and classes as profitable as possible, we will want to hold them after the workday. Andrew Carter General Manager, Stock&Barrel � Z /~ • � § 6 � s a jjj� IIA•��LLWy�A� Fv 5 a bba - a B'' i it Oil ! € w ri o l I A\ d\ _ LB2B1 Ip ` I j 1$1 — e 8 I I _ _ _.! L olM z IL T D � 0 � 4y m 11... ' ^1�1 VJ � 9 E o N 4� Q J �p M L olM N71 .J n a w s � N. 1 ' p Ccc I. "-nvM ?'wi5 ""I- a pJ45T )'p'$, Qi sory Vy f uu •� O � i A +� w H i 2 J N J p3 �v O I. "-nvM ?'wi5 ""I- a pJ45T )'p'$, Qi sory Vy f uu O it i H "i V1 rl C� �7 :i d 7 v= NE LL co O 111o N ` -----Original Message ----- From: Murphy, Steven A fmailto:steven.a.murphy@lmco.com] Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2015 5:38 PM To: Generous, Bob Subject: 2015-22 Indoor Gun Range sound proofing? Mr. Generous, 2015-22 Indoor Gun Range. What is the plan for sound proofing of the range so that firing can't be heard outside the building? The planning documents don't mention sound proofing. The application letter mentions "advanced soundproofing" but what does that really mean? We live in a residential neighborhood not far from the proposed range. By my calculations, we are approximately 1400ft from the proposed range. We don't want to be listening to constant gun fire all the time. Just saying it will meet MPCA outside noise rules is not necessarily sufficient. There is often a big difference between the rules and what I would consider annoying noise. We like peace and quiet. What is the proposed maximum caliber to be used and type of ammunition? Which way is North on the floor plan that was submitted? The shape of the floor plan (rectangular) doesn't match the shape of the building (L shaped). Based on the bump -outs on the bottom left and right ends of the drawing, it appears that North is either down in the drawing or to the right. Generally, North is up in drawings. There's also no scale on the drawing. Given the lack of a North arrow in the drawing, does the person who made the drawing know what they are doing? The plan only shows armor on one wall. What about the side walls for people who can't hit what they are aiming at? City code requires the range to be more than 1000ft from a liquor store (building to building). Has anyone made a precise measurement of the distance to Haskell's liquor across 5 from the proposed range? I measure 1055 ft but my margin of error could easily put it below 1000ft (or farther away). What are the proposed hours of the range? How many firing lanes will the range consist of? My main concern here is noise and safety. As long as it is quiet and safe I have no objection. Thanks. Generous, Bob From: Generous, Bob Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 2:33 PM To: 'Murphy, Steven A' Subject: RE: 2015-22 Indoor Gun Range sound proofing? Mr. Murphy, The applicant is required to soundproof the facility so that adjacent units may not hear the activity. These standards will reduce the noise so that it is not noticeable outside as well. I am told that it has less noise than a day care center. We don't have the specific building plans yet since they are usually prepared when the applicant is sure they can proceed, but they must follow national standards and must comply with state and federal requirements. Over the years, they have development sophisticated systems (noise, ammunition traps and air handling) for these ranges. They have not specified the maximum caliber of ammunition. It will be included as part of their building permit. The bullet traps are designed to catch all rounds aimed down range. The unit is located in the northeast corner of the building. There is an office warehouse unit in the northwest corner of the building with a building width of 190 feet. North would be on the right. The plans do not show the northwest portion of the building. The city has calculated the separation from the Haskell's building to the northwest corner of the building to be 1,072 feet. Range hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week. The peak hours of usage will be between 6 and 8 p.m. weekdays and weekend hours. They are proposing 14 shooting lanes As part of the city's review, we have submitted the application to both the sheriff's office and the city's fire and building officials. They did not express any concerns. I shall include a copy of this email as an attachment to the staff report. If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact me. Robert Generous, AICP Senior Planner 7700 Market Boulevard P.O.Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952)227-1131 bgenerous@ci.chanhassen.mn.us Chanhassen is a Community for Life— Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow 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 September 24, 2015, 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 for Indoor Gun Range Conditional Use Permit — Planning Case 2015-22 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. Subs ed and sworn to before me thisLV%y of 2015. Notary Kar9A J. Enge ar t, Depd4 Clerk KIM T. MEUWISSEN Notary Pubib•Mkmsote "srM. My COMMM"n EVM Jan 31, 2020 2 2 C T a a) N N O O. �O 0 > Y 004 . 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