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1985 11 06 e e e PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1985 Chairman Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Steven Emmings, Robert Siegel, Bill Ryan and Ladd Conrad. MEMBERS ABSENT Howard Noziska and Mike Thompson. STAFF PRESENT Barbara Dacy, City Planner, Jo Ann Olsen, Asst. City Planner and Vicki Churchill, Secretary. Site plan Review #85-9 for a 46,150 square foot production and manufacturing complex for recording, video and film on 9.01 acres of property zoned P-4, Planned Industrial Development District and located at the southeast corner of Audubon Road and Hwy. 5, BOTO Design, Inc., applicant. Olsen stated that the applicant is proposing a 46,150 square foot production complex for recording, video and film. She stated that the site is located within the Chanhassen Lakes Business Park plat but is under separate ownership. She stated that the site will be served by two driveways off of Audubon Road and they allow adequate site distance. She noted that the site plan also shows a future access to Highway 5, however MnDOT will not allow any access to the site from Highway 5 and the applicant has been informed of this. She stated that the building will be 45 feet in height and the exterior of the building will be cream colored metal porcelian panel. She stated that the building and parking area will be located at the northwest corner of the site and the remaining portion will be left in a natural state. She noted that the proposed parking spaces wi 11 accommodate the warehouse/manufacturing and office use. She explained that the northerly parking area will be screened by a six foot berm however, staff is recommending additional landscape plantings on top of the berm to more adequately screen the parking area. She noted that the loading docks on the south side of the building will be adequately screened by a wall and berm. She explained that the site plan proposes a holding pond in the southeast corner of the lot and storm sewer outlet will direct the water north into Riley Creek. She noted that the final design and size will be reviewed before issuance of a building permit. She added that staff is also recommending installation of culverts under the access drives to allow drainage into the existing ditch along Audubon Road and that the ditch should be graded to direct the flow to the north. She stated that the lighting and accessories are acceptable and there will be no identification signs on site. Bret Thoeny, representing the applicant, stated that they had no problems with staff's recommendation and conditions. e Planning Commission Minutes November 6, 1985 Page 2 Emmings moved, seconded by Siegel, to recommend approval of Site Plan #85-9 as depicted on the plan stamped "Received October 16, 1985" with the following conditions: 1. Culverts (18" minimum) be placed under the access drives. 2. Grade the existing ditch along Audubon Road to direct water flow to the north. 3. All bituminous surfaces be lined with concrete curb. 4. The pond be graded and silt fence installed during the initial construction phase. 5. Final drainage calculations be approved by the City Engineer and watershed District prior to issuance of a building permit. The Commission also added the following condition: 6. Additional landscaping along the northern border of the site above the parking area. All voted in favor and the motion carried. e APPROVAL OF MINUTES Conrad moved, seconded by Siegel to approve the minutes of October 23, 1985 as written. All voted in favor and the motion carried. INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR BUSINESS COMMUNITY - NEW ZONING ORDINANCE DRAFT Mr. B. C. Burdick was present and asked for confirmation of the proposed zoning of his property at the end of West 79th Street. He wanted to be assured that auto sales would be allowed. The Commission informed him that it was a conditional use in the pro- posed zoning district of B-4, General Business District. He also inquired as to the timing of the implementation of the new ordi- nance and the effect on property values, especially concerning his property south of and adjacent to West 78th Street and north of Highway 5. The Commission stated that the proposed B-4 District on that area represents an appropriate land use given its location. They advised him to contact the County regarding its assessment procedure. Mr. Peter Beck, attorney representing Bob Mason, was also present and stated that he would present comments at a later date. e A member of the audience inquired about the availability of water and sewer in the Bluff Creek area. The Commission stated that e e e Planning Commission Minutes November 6, 1985 Page 3 utilities would not be installed until well beyond the year 2000. The minimum lot size is to be maintained at ten acres. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Barbara Dacy, City planner Prepared by Vicki Churchill November 13, 1985