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CITY OF cHANHAssEN
H ASS Chanhassen is a Community for Life-Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
December 14, 2021
Mr. Jeff Killingsworth
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
5200 Buffington Road
Atlanta,GA 30349
Re: Planning Case#2021-26, Hard Cover& Setback Variances
Dear Mr. Killingsworth:
This letter is to confirm that on December 7, 2021,the Chanhassen Board of Adjustments and Appeals
approved a variance for a 13.4 foot setback to construct a canopy over the order stations and a variance to
exceed the hard cover by 15.3 percent to expand the drive-through to two lanes on the property located at
445 W. 79`h Street subject to the following conditions:
Building
1. A building permit must be obtained before beginning any construction.
2. Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
3. Engineered plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
4. Building plans must provide sufficient information to verify that the proposed building meets all
requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code; additional comments or requirements may be
required after plan review.
5. Structure proximity to property lines and other buildings will have an impact on the Code
requirements for the proposed buildings, including but not limited to, allowable size,protected
openings and fire-resistive construction. These requirements will be addressed when complete
building and site plans are submitted.
6. Retaining walls(if present)more than four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer
and a building permit must be obtained prior to construction.
Engineering
1. Any area that encroaches into a public drainage and utility easement shall require an
encroachment agreement be executed and recorded prior to the commencement of any site
improvements.
PH 952.227.1100 • www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us • FX 952.227.1110
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 •CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA 55317
Mr.Jeff Killingsworth
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
December 14,2021
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2. The applicant shall supply a signage and striping plan for the site for review prior to the
commencement of any site improvements.
3. The grading and installation of any improvements shall meet all applicable jurisdictional
requirements including, but not limited to,MnDOT and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek
Watershed District, and all applicable permits and/or approvals shall be obtained prior to any site
improvements.
Environmental Resources
1. Any existing landscaping not noted for replacement in plans dated November 3,2021 that is
damaged or removed will be required to be replaced prior to final completion.
2. The applicant shall provide security for site landscaping.
Fire
1. If the canopy is not the proper distance from the building and fully non-combustible, a sprinkler
system would be required.
2. Surmountable curbing shall be installed along the northern drive-through aisle and parking lot to
permit emergency egress along the sidewalk to the parking lot.
Variances must be utilized within one year of approval or they will become void. Please submit your
building permit application through the City's Building Department.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at(952)227-1131 or
benerous@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincer ,
Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
Ec: Kate Aanenson,Community Development Director
Erik Henricksen, Project Engineer
Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager
Don Nutter, Fire Marshal
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
Eric Tessman, Building Official
Ghassan Al-Thaqeb,ATT Shops LLC
Allan Wiley, GBC Design, Inc.
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