2.2 Letter of Approval dated March 18, 2008March I 8, 2008
Mike Korsh, Director of Real Estate Development
Kraus-Anderson Realty Company
4210 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55437-2951
Re: Crossroads of Chanhassen - Planning Case 08-01
Dear Mr. Korsh:
This letter is to formally notiS you that on March 10, 2008, the Chanhassen City
Council adopted the following:
"The City Council approves the Planned Unit Development amendment in the
attached ordinance for Chanhassen Gateway clariffing setbacks, sigrage, and
retail building size incorporating the changes as shown below (amendments are
shown in bold), and including the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
CHANHASSEN GATE\\'A'I'
PUD DEVELOPMENT DESICN STANDARDS
a. lntent
The purpose of this zone is to create a MIXED USE PUD including a
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL.
The use ofthe PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards
while creating a higher quality and more sensitive development. Each
structure proposed for development shall proceed through site plan review
based on the development standards outlined below. Exhibit A reflects
the site layout and buildings as referenced herein.
Cnosnonos tr CH
,5
,77
,.,t)
l
r\_
t .- *.,-,,
=it
( .PlRflfE,.
a
aa
t)7
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page 2 of 17
b. Permitted Uses
. The permitted uses in this zone should be limited to appropriate commercial and
sen ice uses consistent with meeting the daily needs of 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 Community Development Director shall make that
interpretation. The tlpe of uses to be provided on these lots shall be low intensity
neighborhood oriented retail and service establishments to meet daily needs of
residents. Commercial and office uses shall be limited to the area located south of
Highway 212. Residential uses shall be located north of Highway 212 and along the
westem portion of the southem half.. Small to medium-sized restaurant-not to exceed 8,000 square feet per building (no
drive-thru windows except drive.thru windows are allowed for tenants whose
primary use is the sale of coffee. The drive-thru lane shall be screened and the
exterior wall ofthe drive'thru shall contain the same level of architectural detail
as any other elevation visible by the public.o Banks with a drive-in service window
o OIficeo Day care
r Neighborhood scale commercial: No tenant in any building may occupy more than
8,000 square feet except in Buildings 4C and 4G. In Buildings 4C and 4G a
tenant may occupy no more than 10,000 square feet. The liquor store may not
occupy more than 60% of the total area of Building 4G. No individual service
component ofa retail building shall occupy more than 8,000 square feet of the
building
o Convenience store with or without gas pumps and car wash.. Specialty retail (Book Store, Jewelry, Sporting Goods Sale,{Rental, Retail Sales,
Retail Shops, Apparel Sales, etc.)o Personal Services (an establishment or place ofbusiness primarily engaged in
providing individual services generally related to personal needs, such as a Tailor
Shop. Shoe Repair. Self-Service Laundry. Laundry Pick-up Station, Dry Cleaning,
Dance Studios. etc).
o Residential High Density (8-16 units per net acre). The total number of units for the
entire site may not exceed 150 units.
c Building Area
o Commercial/Office - Not to exceed 75,000 square feet for the entire development
o Maximum Commercial/Office lot usage is a Floor Area Ratio of 0.3
r Maximum office/commercial building area per tenant may not exceed 8,000 square
feet
r Maximum residential units may not exceed 150 units.
d. Prohibited Ancillary Uses
Drive+hru Windows except banks, coffee shops or pharmacies.
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page3oflT
Sethacksc
f. Non Residential Building Ntaterials and Design
There shall not be underdeveloped backsides of buildings. All elevations shall receive
nearly equal featment and visual qualities. Buildings and site design shall comply with
design standards outlined in Article XXIII. General Supplemental Regulations, Division
7 of the Zoning Ordinance.
g. Residential Standards
Buildings and site design shall comply rvith design standards outlined in Article XXIII.
General Supplemental Regulations. Division 9 of the Zoning Ordinance.
l. All units shall have access onto an interior private street
2. A desigrr palette shall be approved for the entire project. The palette shall include
colors for siding, shakes, shutters, shingles, brick, stone, etc.
Building/ Parking
Setbacks (feet)
Lyman Boulevard 20t2t)
Highu,ay l0l North of Highway 312 50/50
Highrvay l0l South of High*'a1 312 20/20
Highway 312 50/50
Northerly Project Property Line 50t20
Westerly Project Property Line 50t20
Internal Project property lines 0/0
Internal Right-of-Wa1 (Crossroads Boulevard)
Hard Surface Coverage-Residential 50%
Commercial and Office Hard Surface Coverage 70%
Maximum Commercial (Retail) Building'Structure Height I story
Maximum Office Building'Structure Height 2 stories
Maximum Residential Building/Structure Height 35 or 3 stories,
whichever is less
3. All foundation walls shall be screened by landscaping or retaining walls
Outdoor storage and display of merchandise such as propane, sal! window washer
fluid, etc. except on the siden'alk surrounding the convenience store 4A. The
outdoor displal of merchandise shall not impede nor interfere rvith pedestrian
traffic.
The PUD ordinance requires setbacks from roadways and exterior property lines. The
following table displays those setbacks.
Boundarl
20t20
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18,2008
Page 4 of 17
h. Site Landscaping and Screening
The intent of this section is to improve the appearance ofvehicular use areas and property
abutting public rights-of-way; to require buffering between different land uses; and to
protect, preserve and promote the aesthetic appeal, character and value ofthe surrounding
neighborhoods; to promote public health and safety through the reduction ofnoise
pollution, air pollution, visual pollution and glare.
The landscaping standards shall provide for screening for visual impacts associated
with a given use, including but not limited to. truck loading areas, trash storage.
parking lots, Large unadomed building massing, etc.
2 . Each lot for development shall submit a separate landscaping plan as a part of the site
plan review process.
3. All open spaces and non-parking lot surfaces, except for plaza areas, shall be
landscaped, rockscaped, or covered with plantings and/or lawn material. Tree wells
shall be included in pedestrian areas and plazas.
4. Undulating berms, north of Lyman Boulevard, north and south of Highway 312 and
west ofHighway l0l shall be sodded or seeded at the conclusion ofgrading and utility
construction. The required buffer landscaping may be installed where it is deemed
necessary to screen any proposed development. All required boulevard landscaping
shall be sodded.
5. Loading areas shall be screened from public right-of-ways. Wing walls may be required
where deemed appropri ate.
6. Native species shall be incorporated into site landscaping, whenever possible.
i. Street Furnishings
Benches, kiosks, trash receptacles, planters and other street fumishings should be of
design and materials consistent with the character ofthe area. Wherever possible, strect
fumishings should be consolidated to avoid visual clutter and facilitate pedestrian
movement.
j. Signage
The intent of this section is to establish an effective means of communication in the
development, maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the business's ability'
to attract sources of economic development and growth, to improve pedestrian and traffic
safety, to minimize the possible adverse effect of sigrs on nearby public and private
Foperty, and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement ofthese sign regulations. It is
the intent of this section. to promote the health, safety, general welfare, aesthetics, and
image of the community by regulating signs that are intended to communicate to the
public, and to use signs which meet the city's goals:
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page5oflT
il Establish standards which permit businesses a reasonable and equitable opportunity to
advertise their name and service:
b. Preserve and promote civic beauty, and prohibit signs which detract from this
objective because ofsize, shape, height, location, condition, cluttering or
illumination:
Ensure that signs do nol create safety hazards;c
d. Ensure that sigrrs are desigrred, constructed, installed and maintained in a manner that
does not adversely impact public safety or unduly distract motorists;
e.Preserve and protect property values;
f. Ensure signs that are in proportion to the scale of, and are architecturally compatible
with, the principal structures;
g. Limit temporary commercial sigrrs and advertising displays which provide an
opportunity for grand opening and occasional sales events while restricting signs
which create continuous visual clutter and hazards at public right-of-way
i ntersections.
j.l . Proiect ldentilication Sisn
One project identification sigrr for the commercial portion ofthe development located at
the entrance offof Highway 101. Project identification signs shall not exceed 80 square
feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight feet in height. The sign shall be setback
a minimum of l0 feet from the property line.
As an alternative, the project identification sign may be located at the southeast comer of
Lot 2, Block l. lfthe sign is located in the right-of-way, an encroachment agreement
must be obtained. Otherwise, the sign must maintain a 10 foot setback from Foperty
lines and may not exceed 24 square feet nor be higher than 5 feet.
i.2.Nlonument Sisn
One monument sigrr shall be permitted at the entrance to the development off of Lake
Susan Drive. One monument sign per lot shall be permitted for the commercial portion
of the site. One multi-tenant sigrr shall be permitted at the entrance into the development
offof Highway l0l and two signs off of Lyman Boulevard. These signs shall not exceed
24 square feet in sign display area nor be greater than 5 feet in height except Kwik Trip,
located on Lot 1, Block l, shall be permitted a 48 square-foo! 8-foot high monument
sign. These signs must compll' with all ordinances pertaining to size and percent of
sign area dedicated to gas prices as well as any other applicable regulations. These
signs shall be set back a minimum of l0 feet from the property line.
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page 6 of l7
j.3.\\:all Sisns
a The location ofletters and logos shall be restricted to the approved building sign
bands, the tops of which shall not extend above parapet height. The letters and logos
shall be restricted to a maximum of 30 inches in height. All individual letters and logos
comprising each sign shall be constructed ofwood, metal, or translucent facing.
b. Second stor1, illuminated signs that can be viewed from neighborhoods outside the
PUD site, are prohibited.
c. Tenant signage shall consist of store identification only. Copy is restricted to the
tenant's proper name and major product or service offered. Corporate logos,
ernblems and similar identifuing devices are permitted provided they are confined
within the signage band and do not occupy more than 15% ofthe sign area unless the
logo is the sign.
d. Wall sips are limited to two elevations per building.
i.4. FestiveFlass/Bantrers
a. Flags and banners shall be permitted on approved standards attached to the building
facade and on standards attached to pedestrian area lighting.
b. Flags and bannsrs shall be constructed of fabric or vinyl.
c. Banners shall not contain advertising for individual users, businesses, services, or
products.
d. Flags and banners shall project from buildings a maximum oftwo feet.
e. Flags and banners shall have a maximum area of l0 square feet.
f. Flags and banners which are tom or excessively wom shall be removed at the request
of the city.
j.s.Building Dircctorr
a. ln multi-tenant buildings. one building directory sigrr may be permitted. The
directory sigrr shall not exceed eight square feet.
j.6 Directional Sisns
On-premises signs shall not be larger than four (4) square feet. The maximum height
ofthe sign shall not exceed five (5) feet from the ground. The placement of
directional signs on the property shall be so located such that the sigrr does not
adversely affect adjacent properties (including site lines or confusion ofadjoining
ingress or egress) or the general appearance of the site from public rights-of-way. No
a.
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page 7 of 17
more than four (4) sigrrs shall be allowed per lot. The city council may allow
additional signs in situations where access is confusing or traffic safety could be
jeopardized.
b. Off-premises signs shall be allowed only in situations where access is confusing and
traffic safety could be jeopardized or traffic could be inappropriately routed through
residential streets. The size of the sign shall be no larger than what is needed to
effectively view the sign from the roadway and shall be approved by the city council.
Banch sigrs are prohibited except at transit stops as authorized by the local transit
authority.
d. Signs and Graphics. Wherever possible, tramc control, directional and other public
signs should be consolidated and grouped with other street fixtures and fumishings to
reduce visual clutter and to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian movernent. A system of
directional signs should also be established to direct traffic within the commercial
area and away from residential areas.
j.7.Prohibited Siens
o Pylon signs are prohibited
o Back lit awnings are prohibited.. Window Signs are prohibited except for company logo/symbol and not t}le name.
Such logo shall not exceed l07o ofa window area.o Menu Signs are prohibited.
j.8. Sisn Desisn and Permit Requirements
a. The sign treatrnent is an element of the architecture and thus should reflect the quality
of the development. The signs should be consistent in color, size, and material and
height throughout the development. A common therne will be introduced at the
development's entrance monument and will be used throughout.
b. All signs require a separate sign permit.
c Wall business signs shall compll,u,ith the cit)''s sign ordinance for the Neighborhood
business district for determination of maximum sign area. Wall signs may be
permitted on the "s1reet" front and primar-r' parking lot front of each building.
k. Lighting
1. Lighting for the interior ofthe development shall be consistent throughout the
development. High pressure sodium vapor lamps with decorative natural colored pole shall
be used throughout the development parking lot area for lighting. Decorative, pedestrian
scale lighting shall be used in plaza and sidewalk areas and may be used in parking lot
areas. Parking lot light poles may not exceed 25 feet in height.
c
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18,2008
Page8oflT
2. Lighl fixtures in areas other than parking lots should be kept to a pedestrian scale
( l2 to I 8 feet). Street light fixtures should accommodate vertical banners for use in
identifoing the commercial area.
3. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than
% foot candle at the project perimeter property line. This does not apply to street
lighting.
l. Non Residential Parking
Parking shall be provided based on the shared use ofparking areas whenever
possible. Cross access easements and thejoint use of parking facilities shall be
protected by a recorded instrument acceptable to the city.
2. The development shall be treated as an integrated shopping center and provide a
minimum of one space per 200 square feet of commercial/retail area. The
office/personal service component shall be treated as an integrated office building and
provide 4.5 space per 1,000 square feet for the first 49,999 square feet, four per
thousand square feet for the second 50,000 square feet, and 3.5 per thousand square
feet thereafter.
m. Residential Parking shall comply with cih- code requirements."
VARIANCE
"The City Council approves variance request #08-01 to allow a 20-foot setback from Lyman
Boulevard and a 20-foot setback from Highway 101, as shown in plans dated received January
18, 2008 and including the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation with the following
condition:
Approval ofthe variance applications is contingent upon approval of the final plat, site plan
and the PUD amendment - Planning Case 2008-01."
"The City Council approves the preliminary plat for Planning Case 08-01 for Crossroads of
Chanhassen as shown in plans dated received January I 8, 2008, and including the attached
Findings of Fact and Recommendation, subject to the following conditions:
1 . Full park fees in lieu of parkland dedication shall be collected in full at the rate in force upon
final plat submission and approval.
4. Lighting for parking areas shall minimize the use of lights on pole standards in the
parking area. Rather, emphasis should be placed on building lights and poles located in
close proximity to buildings.
PRELINIINARY PLAT
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page 9 of 17
2. The width of the sidewalk located west of Highway l0l shall be increased to 8 feet.
3. Encroachment agreements are required for any extensive landscaping or sigrrage and
sidewalk proposed.
4. At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final plat
recording is S I 86,1 53.00.
5. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All
exposed soil areas shall have ternporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round,
according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Twe of Slope Time
Steeper than 3: I
10: I to 3:l
Flatter than l0:l
(Maximum time an area can
remain opan when the area
is not actively being worked.)
7 days
14 days
2l days
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.
6. The proposed stormwater pond shall be constructed prior to disturbing up-gradient areas and
used as a temporary sediment basin during mass grading. Diversion berms/ditches may be
needed to divert water to the pond and a temporary pond outlet shall be provided. The outlet
could be a lemporary perforated standpipe and rock cone. The plans shall be revised to
include a detail for the temporary pond outlet.
7. The applicant shall locate all boulevard trees behind the sideu,alk along the public street.
Trees are not permitted between the sidewalk and the street.
8. The applicant must submit a landscape plan with a complete Plant Schedule and all species
and quantities noted on the plan.
9. Resize the pond to the required dead storage. Lower the normal water level (NWL) of the
pond to 908.0. MnDOT requirernents regarding the rate to the wetland and the bounce of the
wetland must still be met.
10. The proposed storm sewer will need to be adjusted. High points on the public street should
be located near the access points to allow better sight distance. Resize the pond to minimum
requirernents to allow the county storm to remain in place. Rational method calculations are
needed for the sizing ofthe storm sewer.
11. The grading plan needs to be revised. The HWL listed on the plans does not match the
hydrologic calculations. The drainage calculations need to be reorganized. Revise the outlet
to the wetland so that the flared end section is adjacent to the wetland buffer. Show
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page l0 of I 7
emergency overflows on the plan.
12. If importing or exporting material for development ofthe site is necessary, the applicant will
be required to supply the City with detailed haul routes.
13. Remove or lower the retaining wall along the existing watermain. The dead storage in the
pond is oversized. Changes in grading and ranoving some of the excess dead storage should
allow the wall to be rernoved in this area.
14. Building permits are required for all retaining walls four feet tall or higher and must be
desigred by a Structural Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
15. The sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain within the public right-of-way and along the
Old Highway 101 corridor shall be publicly owned and maintained. All other utilities shall
be covered by a cross-access agreement. The proposed watermain must wet tap the existing
watermain.
16. Utility plans shall show both plan view and profiles ofall utilities (sanitary sewer, water, and
storm sewer lines-
I 7. Determine actual elevations of existing utilities. A minimum vertical separation of I 8 inches
is required at all storm, sanitary, and watermain crossings. Also, provide l0 feet of
horizontal separation between storm, sanitary and watermain. Any gas. electric, cable, or
telephone located outside of a public easemenl must be relocated.
I 8. Each new lot is subject to the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. The 2008 tnrnk
hookup charge is $ I ,769 for sanitary sewer and $4.799 for watermain. Sanitary sewer and
rvatermain hookup fees may be specially assessed against the parcel at the time ofbuilding
permit issuance. All of these charges are based on the number of SAC units assigrred by the
Met Council and are due at the time of building permit issuance.
20. A drainage and utility easement of20 feet is required over the existing county storm sewer.
Remove the drainage and utility easernents from the private utilities and cover these with
cross-access agreements.
21 . The developer will need to work with the City and MnDOT to acquire access to the site and
acquire the land from Old Highway 101 .
19. All of the utility improvements are required to be constnrcted in accordance with the City's
latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant is also required to
enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary financial security in
the form ofa letter ofcredit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and
the conditions of final plat approval. The applicant must be aware that all public utility
improvernents will require a preconstruction meeting before building permit issuance.
Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies will be required, including the MPCA,
Dept. of Health, Carver County, Watershed District and MnDOT.
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
PagelloflT
22. Access to the site must be via a public street designed to Minnesota State Aid Standards.
This street will be maintained by the City. The public street connection on Highway 101
must align with the lanes provided with the offramp of Highway 212. Survey existing lanes
to ensure that the proposed lanes will line up with existing. The public street must be named
and the name found acceptable by the City. ModiS the right-of-way at intersection of
Lyman Boulevard and the public street to accommodate the trail. No parking will be allowed
on this public street. Add no parking sigrrs to plans.
23. Upon completion ofthe public street, the applicant shall submit a set of"as-built" plans
signed by a professional engineer.
24. Remove any objects placed in the horizontal sight triangles of the intersections. A
commercial drive entrance shall be added to each connection with the public road matching
City Detail 5207.
25. Collector and Arterial Roadway Traffic Impact Zone fees will be collected with the final plat.
The fee will be based on the commercial rate of$3,600 per acre.
26. The preliminary plat needs to be adjusted. Fix the text error for Parcel 3 and determine why
the boundary does not close.
27. Encroachment agreements are required before the construction ofthe sigrs within the
drainage and utility easements. Shift the pylon sign 10 feet south of its current location to
allow room for the pond access road.
28. All outstanding assessments must be paid prior to final plat.
29. A left tum lane leading into the Kwik Trip site located on I-ot l, Block 1. shall be added to the
Crossroads Boulevard design."
"The City Council approves the seven site plans consisting ofa 5,300 square-foot convenience
store with gas pumps and a 2,805 square-foot car wash (Buildings 4A). a multi+enant building
with an area of I 1,000 square feet (Building 4B), a two-story multi-tenant building with a first
floor area of 13,800 square feet and second floor area of I 5,000 square feet (Building 4C), a one-
story retail building with an area of8,000 square feet (Building 4D), a 5,000 square-foot bank
with drive-thru window (Building 4E), a 3,400 square-foot retail building (Building 4F), and a
10,000 square- foot Deli and Liquor Store (Building 4G), Planning Case 08-01 for Crossroads of
Chanhassen as shown in plans dated received January 18, 2008, and including the aftached
Findings ofFact and Recommendation, subject to the following conditions:
l. All landscape islands must have a minimum interior width of l0 feet
SITE PLAN
Conditions common to all site plans:
Mr. Mike Korsh
Mmch 18,2008
Page 12 of 17
2. Staff recommends that Comell structural soil be used in all parking lot islands.
3. The applicant shall increase canopy trees rvithin the east and south bufferyards to meet
minimum requirements.
4. The applicant must submit a landscape plan rvith a complete Plant Schedule and all species
and quantities noted on the plan.
5. The applicant shall rernove Norway maple and Colorado spruce from the Plant Schedule. All
species of ash will only be allowed in minimal quantities.
6. A wetland truffer 16.5 feet in width and a 3O-foot setback from the wetland buffer must be
maintained around Wetland I . Secondary structures are allowed to encroach up to 50% of
the setback. It appears that the retaining wall has exceeded the allowed encroachment and
should be moved. Wetland buffer areas shall be preserved, sun eyed and staked in accordance
uith the Citl's uetland ordinance. The applicant must install uetland buffer edge signs, under
the direction of City staff, before construction begins and must pay the City $20 per sign.
7. A vegetation managernent plan needs to be developed for the buffer. Currently the buffer is
dominated by reed canary grass and agricultural weeds. The buffer for a Manage 3 wetland
must have, at a minimum, 50% dominance of native plant species.
8. A NPDES Phase II Construction Site Storm Water Permit will be required from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for this site. A Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed and submitted to the appropriate agencies for
review. The Carver Soil and Water Conservation District is to be invited to the
preconstruction meeting for the project.
9. It shall be noted on the SWPPP that all areas that will not be permanently stabilized within
the time{iame required by the NPDES permit shall be temporary mulched and seeded. A
note shall be included in the dewatering section of the SWPPP that states: "lfconstruction of
the proposed temporary/permanent sediment pond is not completed prior to dewatering, the
City's on-site construction observer must approve proposed dewatering methods prior to
beginning dewatering."
12. A stable ernergency overflow (EOF) for the stormwater pond shall be provided. The EOF
could consist ofriprap and geotextile fabric or a turf reinforcement mat (a permanent erosion
control blanket). A typical detail shall be included in the plan. The overland route from the
10. All silt fence that is not laid parallel to the contours, or that have a continuous run greater
than 300 feet, shall have J Hooks installed every 50 -75 feet. This shall be noted on the plans
and discussed at the preconstruction meeting.
I l. Energy dissipation shall be provided at the inlet to the proposed pond and at the end of the
discharge pipe that outlets to the wetland within 24 hours ofpipe installation. The discharge
location for the outlet of the proposed pond shall be evaluated to ensure that the proposed
discharge will not cause erosion issues. Reinforced erosion control matting may be required.
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page l3 of17
EOF shall be shown on the plan set.
13. Inlet protection may be needed prior to installation of the castings for the curbside catch
basins. In that case, all storm sewer inlets shall be protected by at least fabric draped over the
manhole with a steel plate holding the fabric in place.
14. The plans shall be revised to show a 75-foot rock construction entrance wherever consfuction
traffic will access the site. The rock construction entmnce shall be constructed in accordance
u'ith Chanhassen's Standard Detail 5301. Street cleaning ofsoil tracked onto public streets shall
include daily street scraping and street sweeping as needed.
15. In the event that dewatering is needed, the field inspector shall be contacted prior to any
dewatering activities.
16. All diversions necessary to direct stormwater flow to the ternporary basin shall be clearly
indicated on the plan.
17. A concrete washout area needs to be shown on the plan.
I 8. A detail for the ternporary pond outlet needs to be included in the plan.
19. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Minnesota Pollution Confol Agency, Minnesota Departrnent of Natural Resources (for
dewatering)) and comply with their conditions of approval.
20. Make a notation in the SWPPP that the contractor with overall day-to-day responsibilities of
the projecVGeneral Contractor must be the contractor for the NPDES permit. The applicant
needs to have an individual qualified to complete stormwater inspection reports weekly, and
after each one-half inch rainfall event. A box will need to be placed on site for these specific
documents.
21. Cross-access and cross-parking agreements shall submitted to the City for approval and
recording.
22. Fire Marshal Conditions:
An additional fire hydrant (one) will be required near the car wash. Contact Chanhassen
Fire Marshal for exact location.
b. The 4-inch wat€r line shown for the gas station and car wash is required to be a minimum
of 6 inches per NFPA l3 Sec. I 5. I .3. l.
c. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for locations of NO PARKING FIRE LANE sigrrs, and
curbing to be painted yellow. Per MSFC Sec. 503.3.
a
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page 14 of 17
d. A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except
as otherwise required or approved. Per MSFC Sec. 508.5.5.
e. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials shall not be placed or
kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control
valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being
immediately discemible. The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from
gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants Per MSFC Sec.
508.5.4.
f. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection is required to be
installed, such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the
time of construction, except when approved altemate methods of protection are
provided. Ternporary street signs shall be installed at each intersection when
construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles in accordance with section
505.2 of the MN. State Fire Code. Per Sec. 501 .4.
23. Building Official Conditions:
a.The buildings are required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
b. Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the
State of Minnesota.
c. Retaining rvalls over four feet high must be desigrred by a professional engineer and a
permit must be obtained prior to construction.
d. Structure proximity to property lines (and other buildings) will have an impact on the
code requirements for the proposed buildings, including bul not limited to: allowable
size. protected openings and fire-resistive construction. These requirernents will be
addressed when complete building and site plans are submitted.
e. Detailed occupancy related requirements will be addressed when complete building
plans are submitted.
f. The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as
soon as possible to discuss property line issues as well as plan review and permit
procedures.
24. All rooftop and ground equipment must be screened from views
25. Approval of the site plan applications is contingent upon approval of the final plat, variance
and the PUD amendment - Planning Case 2008-01 .
Conditions specific to individual sites:
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page l5 of l7
1 . Building 4A with an area of 5,300 square feet convenience store, gas pumps and a 2,805
square-fool car wash located on t,ot I , Block 1 .
a. The monument sigrr may not exceed 48 square feet in area nor be higher than 8 feet. The
sigr shall be located l0 feet from the property line.
b. No more than two signs are permitted on the convenience store and one sign on the
carwash buildings. Signs on the convenience store shall be limited to the north and east
elevation. Sign on the carwash shall be limited to the east elevation.
Outdoor storage of merchandise may be permitted on the sidewalk around the
convenience store with the condition that the outdoor display ofmerchandise shall not
impede nor interfere with pedestrian traffic.
d. No sigrrage is permitted on the canopy nor can it be illuminated. Lights below the
canopy must be recessed.
e. A one-way is required for the lane between the gas station and the car wash. Add sigr
and arrows showing one-way traffic.
f. Show tuming movement for appropriate size delivery trucks.
g. Adjust cleanout on the west side of the gas station so that it is less than 100 feet between
the cleanout and the catch basin.
h. Show drainage arrows and percent of slope to ensure l7o minimum slope across the
asphalt surface and .5% minimum slope along the curb lines.
The watermain must be relocated because it is too close to the building. Also, the
sanitary sewer and storm sewer must maintain a lO-foot separation.
j. Shift underground gas tanks 5 feet south oftheir current location.
k. Staffwill work with the applicant to improve the architecture of the car wash and gas
statior/convenience store to make them more compatible with the buildings in the overall
development. The itern will be brought back at the time of final plat approval for
approval by the City Council.
2. Building 4B, a multi-tenant building with an area of I 1,000 square feet located on Lot 2,
Block l
Approval of this site plan is contingent upon approval ofthe PUD amendment to allow
drive-thru windows for coffee shops.
b. Signs shall be limited to the east and west elevations of the building.
c. Drive-thru lane shall be widened to 16 feet.
c
a
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18,2008
Page l6 of 17
d. Show tuming movanents for appropriate size delivery trucks.
e. Show drainage arrows and percent of slope to ensure lyo minimum slope across the
asphalt surface and .5o/o minimum slope along the curb lines.
3. Building 4C, a two-story multi-tenant building, first floor with an area of 13,800 square feet,
second floor with area of 1 1,000 square feet, located on t-ot 2, Block 1.
b. The wall signs are limited to the north and south elevations only. Any signage on the
second floor may not be illuminated.
c. Show tuming movements for appropriate size delivery trucks.
d. Show drainage arrows and percent of slope to ensure 170 minimum slope across the
asphalt surface and .5% minimum slope along the curb line.
4. Building 4D, a one-story retail building with an area of 8,000 square feet located on Lot 2,
Block 1.
a. Show tuming movements for appropriate size delivery trucks.
b. Show drainage arrows and percent ofslope to ensure 1% minimum slope across the
asphalt surface and .5% minimum slope along the curb lines.
5. Building 4E, a 5,000 square-foot bank with a drive-thrq located on t ot 3, Block l.
a. Approval ofthe site plan is contingent upon vacation of old Highway l0l .
b. Show drainage arrows and percent of slope to ensure 1% minimum slope across the
asphalt surface arld .5%o minimum slope along the curb lines.
6. Building 4F, a 3,400 square-foot retail building located on Lot l, Block 2.
l. Approval ofthe site plan is contingent upon vacation ofold Highway l0l.
2. Trash enclosure drive shall be widened to 16 feet.
3. Show tuming movements for appropriate size delivery trucks.
4. Show drainage arrows and percent ofslope to ensure l7o minimum slope across the
asphalt surface and .5% minimum slope along the curb lines.
7. Building 4G, a 10,000 square-foot Deli and Liquor Store located on Lot 2, Block 2.
a. Trash enclosure drive shall be widened to 16 feet.
a. Drop offlane shall be widened to 22 feet.
Mr. Mike Korsh
March 18, 2008
Page l7 of l7
b. Shou' tuming movements for appropriate size delivery trucks.
Show drainage arrows and 7o of slope to ensure 17o minimum slope across the asphalt
surface and .57o minimum slope along the curb lines."
Site Plan Agreernents must be prepared by our offices for recording; however, cost estimates for
the improvements must be submitted to our offices before the agreement can be prepared.
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 fiaal plat approval.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 952.227 .1134 or e-mail at
salj aff@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
Sharmeen Al-Jaff
Senior Planner
Encs.
g:\plan\2006 planning cases\06-18 sourhwest vilagetspr-presub-pt damand-var approval letter_doc
c