Approval Letter to Hoagberg 02-27-2015Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
February 27, 2015
CITY OF
CHMNSEN
Michael Hoagberg
Fax: 952.227.1110
17550 Hemlock Avenue
7700 Market Boulevard
Lakeville, MN 55044
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Mission Hills Senior Living —Planning Case 2015-01
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Dear Mr. Hoagberg:
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
This letter is to formally notify you that on February 23, 2015, the Chanhassen City
Council adopted the following motions:
Building Inspections
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1. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT
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Engineering
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"The City Council approves the Planned Unit Development amendment in the
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ttaaceordinance or Mission Hs to allow High Density
Hills i ll g Use on the site and set
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standards for the structures as shown below (amendments are shown in bold and
highlighted in gray) with the following conditions, and adoption of the attached
Finance
Findings of Fact.
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1. The site must comply with the DNR Shoreland Rules.
Park & Recreation
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2. The site shall cornp 1 y with the following standards:
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Mission Hills Zoning Standards
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
a. Intent
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The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD mixed density
Planning &
housing zone. The use of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards
Natural Resources
while creating a higher quality and more sensitive proposal. All utilities es are required
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to be placed underground. Each structure proposed for development shall proceed
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through site plan review based on the development standards outlined below. Except
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as modified by the Mission Hills standards below, the mixed density housing
Public Works
development shall comply with the requirements of the R-8, Mixed Medium Density
District. Except as modified by the Mission Hills standards below, +Up �.effi,�.
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Lot 1, Bloch 1, Mission Hills 31d Addition shall comply with the R-12, High. Density
Senior Center
District.
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Fax: 952.227.1110
b. Permitted Uses
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-t>�-eo i'.] a-eT-tLi Q di QU� ^t. The permitted uses within the development shall
include the following:
0 Single Family Residential
Medium Density Residential
0 High Density Residential
C. Setbacks
In the PUD standards, the building setback for commercial is 50 feet from any public right-of-
way. The ee,.Y.,-Y,High Density parking setback shall be 35 feet from any public right-of-
way and/or interior property line. There shall be a buffer separating the residential portion from
the er- High Density portion of the site. This buffer shall be in the form of a berm and
landscaping. The following setbacks shall be observed:
* Setbacks shall be established pursuant to section 20-505 of Chanhassen City Code.
d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
Minimum Lot Size multi -family units:
Mission Hills: As approved on October 24, 1994 in the Plat of Mission Hills; Mission Hills
Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 9th Supplemental filed April 10,
1996; Mission Hills Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 10th
Supplemental filed April 10, 1996; Mission Hills Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest
Community No. 8, 11 PhSupplemental filed May 7, 1996; and Mission Hills Villas, A
Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 12th Supplemental filed May 20, 1996;
Mission Hills 2nd Addition: Area: 2,100 square feet
Width: 46 feet
Depth: 47 feet
Mission Hills 311 Addition: Area: 376,358.4 square feet
Width: 480 feet
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Residential
Medium
Residential
Commercial
Street
High Density
Density
Parking
Parking
Building Setback*
Building
Setback
Setback*
Setback
Highway 101
*
50 ft.
20 ft.
Highway 212
*
50 ft.
20 ft.
West 86th Street
*
30 ft.
20 ft.
Interior Lot Lines
0 ft. (from commercial)
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft. (from commercial)
50 ft. (from residential)
35 ft. (from residential)
* Setbacks shall be established pursuant to section 20-505 of Chanhassen City Code.
d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
Minimum Lot Size multi -family units:
Mission Hills: As approved on October 24, 1994 in the Plat of Mission Hills; Mission Hills
Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 9th Supplemental filed April 10,
1996; Mission Hills Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 10th
Supplemental filed April 10, 1996; Mission Hills Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest
Community No. 8, 11 PhSupplemental filed May 7, 1996; and Mission Hills Villas, A
Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 12th Supplemental filed May 20, 1996;
Mission Hills 2nd Addition: Area: 2,100 square feet
Width: 46 feet
Depth: 47 feet
Mission Hills 311 Addition: Area: 376,358.4 square feet
Width: 480 feet
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Depth: 620 feet
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152 Multi -Family Units
8.64 acres
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138 Multi -Family Units
18 acres
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Block 4, Mission Hills
56 Multi -Family Units
8.92 acres
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RESIDENTIAL
1. Building exterior material shall be a combination of pre -painted 5 -inch aluminum siding and
brick.
2. Arched transoms and soffit returns shall be used over the entries of the one-story units and
horizontal transom windows over the 2 story windows. Introduce some variation among the
buildings through the shape of windows, adding louvers, shifting entry ways, and adding
dormers.
3. Colors used shall be earth tones such as soft gray, creamy white, pearl gray, shell white, etc.
4. Each unit shall have a minimum of one over -story tree within its front yard.
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5. All units shall have access onto an interior street and not West 86th Street.
6. The apartment building located on Lot 1, Bloch 1, Mission Hills 3rd Addition shall:
a. Have a pronounced entrance.
b. Ensure that all foundation walls are screened by landscaping or retaining walls.
c. Have materials which include masonry, painted siding, and exterior finish and
insulation system (E.I.F.S.) and the structures will have sloped shingle roofs. All
elevations that can be viewed by the public have received equal attention.
e. Site Landscaping and Screening
The planting plans prepared for the site are intended to create a strong sense of street tree
plantings using over -story deciduous trees such as Summit Ash, Linden, and Sugar Maple.
Highways 101 and 212 will be buffered with a combination of over -story evergreen trees and
ornamental deciduous trees. The outdoor private living areas will be buffered with the use of
evergreen trees. The wetland will be highlighted with the introduction of native wetland species.
In addition, to adhere to the higher quality of development as spelled out in the PUD zone, all
loading areas shall be screened. Each lot for development shall submit a separate landscaping
plan as a part of the site plan review process. Berms of 2 to 3 feet high shall be added along the
Highway 101 and 212 right-of-way. These berms shall be seeded and/or sodded and bushes and
trees shall be planted on them. All disturbed areas within the single family lots shall be seeded
and/or sodded. Two trees with a minimum of a 21/2 inch caliper shall be planted within the front
yard setback. These two trees shall consist of one over -story evergreen tree and one ornamental
deciduous tree.
1. All open spaces and non -parking lot surfaces (outlot) shall be landscaped, or covered with
plantings and/or lawn material.
2. Outdoor storage is prohibited.
3. Loading areas shall be screened from public rights-of-way. Wing wall may be required
where deemed appropriate.
4. The Outlot shall be seeded and maintained in a weed -free condition in all areas proposed for
future development.
f. Signage
One monument sign along Great Plains Boulevard shall be permitted for Lot 1, Block 1,
Mission Hills 3rd Addition. '
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1 • .Monument signage
shall be subject to the monument standards in the sign ordinance.
2. Wall signs are permitted on no more than two street frontages. The total of each wall -
mounted sign display area shall not exceed 24 square feet.
3. All signs require a separate permit.
4. The signage will have consistency throughout the development and shall tie the building
materials to be consistent with the signs. Signs shall be an architectural feature, they shall
not be solely mounted on a pole of a foundation.
5. Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights.
6. No illuminated signs within Lot 1, Block 1, Mission Mills 3rd AdditiothQ
n ay be
viewed from the residential section of the PUD.
7. Only back -lit individual letter signs are permitted.
8. Individual letters may not exceed three feet in height.
9. Only the name and logo of the business occupying the unit will be permitted on the sign.
RESIDENTIAL
One monument identification sign shall be permitted for the residential development. The sign
may not exceed 24 square feet in area and 5 feet in height.
g. Lighting
1. All light fixtures shall be shielded high-pressure sodium or LED fixtures. Light level for site
lighting shall be no more than one-half foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to
street lighting. The maximum height of a residential street light shall not exceed 15 feet.
Light fixtures within the -eget Lot 1, Block 1, Mission Hills Yd Addition shall not exceed
2 5 feet.
2. Glare, whether direct or reflected, as differentiated from general illumination shall not be
visible beyond the limits of the site from which it originates.
3. Lights shall be on a photoelectric cell to turn them on and off automatically as activated by
yearly conditions.
2. SUBDIVISION
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"The City Council approves the preliminary plat to replat Outlot E, Mission Hills into Lot 1,
Block 1, Mission Hills 3rd Addition, as shown in plans dated received December 22, 2014,
including the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation, subject to the following conditions:
Park and Trail Conditions
1. Full park fees in lieu of additional parkland dedication and/or trail construction shall be
collected as a condition of approval for Lot 1, Block 1, Mission Hills 3rd Addition. The park
fees will be collected in full at the rate in force upon final plat submission and approval. Based
upon the current residential park fee rates of $3,800 per apartment dwelling and $5,000 per twin
home dwelling, the total park fees will be $599,200.
Engineering Conditions:
1. The estimated Surface Water Utility fees are $108,921.60. These shall be due with the final
plat.
2. The applicant must prepare an operations and maintenance manual that provides for the
protection and preservation of the stormwater best management practices (BMPs) to provide
for the designed water quality benefit in perpetuity.
3. The applicant must enter into a maintenance agreement with the City and record that
agreement against the property."
3. SITE PLAN APPROVAL
"The City Council approves the site plan consisting of a 134 -unit senior housing apartment and
nine twin homes, Planning Case 2015-01 as shown in plans dated received January 29, 2015, and
including the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation, subject to the following conditions:
Environmental Resource Conditions.-
1.
onditions:
1. The applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan for approval. The revised plan shall
incorporate increased plantings of evergreens and ornamentals along Highway 101 to provide
additional screening for the twin homes at the north end of the project site in order to meet
minimum bufferyard requirements.
Building Official Conditions:
1. The building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State
of Minnesota. A "Code Record" is required (Code Record schematic plans may be same
scale as architectural). For "Code Record" information go to MN Department of Labor and
Industry website: http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/PlanConstruction.gM.
2. Buildings must be protected with automatic fire suppression systems.
3. An accessible route must be provided to buildings, parking facilities, public transportation
stops and all common use facilities.
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4. Parking areas, including parking garages, must be provided with accessible parking spaces
dispersed among the various building entrances.
5. Accessible dwelling units must be provided in accordance with Minnesota State Building
Code Chapter 1341.
6. The building owner and/or their representatives should meet with the Inspections Division to
discuss plan review and permit procedures (in particular, type of construction and allowable
area issues must be addressed).
Fire Marshal Conditions
1. A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
2. "No Parking Fire Lane" signs and yellow painted curbing will be required. Contact Fire
Marshal for specifics.
3. Street names are required for the main road entering the project and the loop road serving the
twin homes. Street signs shall be installed prior to building construction. Proposed street
names must be submitted to Chanhassen Fire Marshal and Chanhassen Building Official for
review and approval.
4. Fire hydrants shall be installed and made serviceable prior to combustible construction.
5. Prior to combustible construction fire apparatus access roads capable of supporting the
weight of fire apparatus shall be made serviceable.
6. In lieu of a fire lane to the back side of the building, additional fire protection features shall
be provided, including but not limited to Class 1 standpipes installeder Fire Department
p p
requirements.
7. Provide to Chanhassen Fire Marshal radius turn dimensions for accessing the building. The
concern is the center islands for getting fire apparatus to the front doors.
Engineering Conditions:
1. The grading plan must show a spot elevation between the two buildings near Infiltration
Basin No. 5, to show that water will flow away from both structures.
2. Proposed grades at the northwest corner of the western parking lot must be revised so as not
to exceed a 3:1 slope.
3. The following materials are prohibited for retaining wall construction: smooth face, poured -
in -place concrete (stamped or patterned is acceptable), masonry, railroad ties and timber.
4. Walls taller than six feet shall not be constructed with boulder rock.
5. Any wall taller than four feet must be designed by a professional engineer licensed in the
State of Minnesota.
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6. If a wall is taller than six feet, a fence or other barrier would be required to provide
separation from any drive or walkway within 10 feet.
7. The top and bottom wall elevation must be labeled on the southwestern retaining wall.
8. The plans must show names for these streets.
9. The developer's engineer must submit documentation that the street pavement meets a 7 -ton
design.
10. The plan set shall include turn movements for a fire truck to navigate the medians for entry
access to the main building.
11. The developer shall incorporate the recommendations from the traffic study into their plan
set.
12. The parking lot aisles must be a minimum of 26 feet wide.
13. Pedestrian ramps shall meet ADA requirements.
14. All water main and sanitary sewer main constructed in this project shall be privately owned
and maintained and must meet the city's requirements for public utilities.
15. This parcel has paid the city for one water and sanitary service hook-up. All additional units
must pay a water and sanitary service partial hookup fee at the time of final plat.
16. The developer shall work with the Building Department to determine the City SAC and
WAC fees for the main building.
17. All work within the MnDOT right-of-way must be approved by MnDOT.
18. A full SWPPP meeting all the requirements of the NPDES permit must be provided to the
city for review and approval prior to recording the final plat.
19. The applicant shall evaluate the practicality of implementing, to the "maximum extent
practicable," volume -reducing practices including re -use.
20. All swales directing surface flows towards surface water features, including but not limited to
storm sewer infrastructure, and off the subject property shall be stabilized within 48 hours of
cessation of grading activities.
21. Erosion control blanket shall include the swales in their entirety.
22. The design of the stormwater BMPs shall follow the guidelines of the MN Stormwater
Manual unless the City Engineer agrees to a deviation for those guidelines.
23. Pretreatment shall be provided for all filtration basins accepting water from driving and
parking surfaces.
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24. A planting plan for the filtration features will be required before recording the final plat.
25. Topsoil shall meet, at a minimum, MnDOT specification 3877-2 "Loam Topsoil Borrow."
26. It is the applicant's responsibility to assure that permits are received from all other agencies
with jurisdiction over the project.
Planning Conditions:
1. The applicant shall work with staff to improve the screening of the southwesterly portion of
the site through the use of berming and landscaping.
2. All rooftop and ground equipment must be screened from views.
3. The site is permitted one monument sign facing Great Plains Boulevard. Sign illumination
and design shall comply with ordinance."
A site plan agreement must be prepared by the city; however, cost estimates for the project must
be submitted prior to document preparation.
Final plat documents must be submitted to the City four weeks prior to the City Council meeting
in which you wish to have your final plat approved. Enclosed is the list of items required for
submittal for final plat approval.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 952.227.1134 or e-mail at
sal'' ac�ci. chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
A
Sharmeen Al-Jaff
Senior Planner
Enclosure
ec: Stephanie Smith, Project Engineer
Klingelhutz Farms, LLC
545 Lake Drive #205
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Eric Reiners, Sperides Reiners Architects, Inc.
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ITEMS REQUIRED FOR FINAL PLAT CONSIDERATION
The following items are required to be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to
City Council meeting and payment of a $250.00 final plat review fee:
1. Submit three (3) sets of full size, 50 scale construction plans and
specifications for staff review and redline.
• Utility plans shall show both plan view and profiles of all utilities
(sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer lines). The plan view must
show all drainage and utility easements.
• Grading and drainage plans shall show dwelling type and elevations,
wetlands and wetland buffer areas, stormwater pond NWL and HWL,
EOF and catch basin and storm manhole numbers.
• The construction plans and specifications shall be in accordance to the
City's latest edition of Standard Specifications & Detail Plates.
• The plans shall include traffic signage and street light placement.
2. Drainage calculations for water quantity and quality ponding with maps
showing drainage areas for pre -and post -development conditions and
contributing areas to catch basins.
3. Hydraulic calculations and drainage map for the storm sewer design.
4. Tree Preservation Easements (if applicable).
5. Trail Easements (if applicable).
6. Engineer's Cost Estimate of Improvements:
a. Sanitary sewer system.
b. Water system.
c. Storm sewer drainage system including cleaning and
maintenance.
d. Streets, sidewalk and trails.
e. Erosion control.
f. Site restoration (seeding, sodding, etc.).
g. Site grading
h. Street lights & signs
i. Engineering, surveying & inspection
j. Landscaping
7. Five (5) sets (folded) of final plat, one (1) set of reductions (8'/2" x 11 "), and
a digital copy in .tif format.
8. Digital copy of the legal description of the property in a .doc format.
9. Lot tabulations.
Failure to provide any of the above items by the required deadline
result in delaying consideration of final plat before the City Council.
Updated 11-29-06
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