Staff report PC
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February 7, 2006
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believes this is a minor adjustment that can easily be corrected. The building is proposed to maintain
an average height of 34.7 feet. The PUD ordinance allows a maximum height of 35 feet.
The tot-lot and picnic area are proposed to be screened by a fence and landscaping. Staff has no
objection to this request; however, additional information must be submitted pertaining to the height
and materials used for the fence. The trash enclosure is located inside the building in the
underground parking lot.
LIGHTING/SIGNAGE
The applicant has not prepared a lighting plan for the proposed development. All light fixtures shall
comply with the following criteria:
1. Lighting for the interior of the 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.
2. Light fixtures should be kept to a pedestrian scale (12 to 18 feet). Street light fixtures should
accommodate vertical banners for use in identifying the commercial area.
3. All light fixtures shall be shielded. Light level for site lighting shall be no more than one-half
foot candle at the project perimeter property line. This does not apply to street lighting.
4. Lighting for parking areas shall minimize the use of lights on pole standards in the parking area.
Emphasis should be placed on building lights and poles located in close proximity to buildings.
The applicant is showing entrance signage located east of the entrance into the site. No details have
been provided for the sign. One monument sign shall be permitted at the entrance to the
development off of Lake Susan Drive. The sign shall not exceed 24 square feet in sign display area
nor be greater than five feet in height. The sign shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the
property line.
COMPLIANCE TABLE
Permitted Proposed
Building Height 3 stories/35 feet 3 story/34.7 feet
TH 101 setback 50’ parking, 50’ building 50’ parking, 50’ building
TH 212 setback 50’ parking, 50’ building 50’ parking, 50’ building
*
Lake Susan Drive Setback 30’ parking, 30’ building 30’ parking, 29’ building
Interior property line 0’ parking and building 0’ parking, 55’ building
Lot Coverage 50 percent 44.49 percent
*
The building appears to encroach into the required 30-foot setback from Lake Susan Drive.
The applicant shall adjust the plans to maintain the required setback
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WATER RESOURCES
Storm Water Management
Details on the storm sewer connections to proposed Lake Susan Drive and proposed TH 212 should
be provided. An emergency overflow for the proposed pond should be illustrated. The applicant
should submit a routing plan for any pond overflows from the site to a public water body. The storm
water pond should be platted in an outlot.
Easements
Drainage and utility easements (minimum 20 feet in width) should be provided over all storm water
infrastructure, including any emergency overflow structures.
Erosion and Sediment Control
All exposed soil areas should have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round,
according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope Time (Maximum time an area can
Steeper than 3:1 7 days remain open when the area
10:1 to 3:1 14 days is not actively being worked.)
Flatter than 10:1 21 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.
The plans should be revised to show rock construction entrance installation per Chanhassen Detail
Plate 5301.
Wimco or similar inlet protection should be installed at all inlets that may receive storm water from
the site per Chanhassen Detail Plate 5302A. All inlet protection must be inspected and maintained to
comply with NPDES requirements.
Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets should include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as needed.
Temporary stabilization of the exposed area should include a straw or hay cover at a rate of 2 tons
per acre, disc anchored into the soil, including the area around the apartment building. To minimize
tracking and erosion around the apartment building during construction, temporary cover of straw or
wood chips should be placed around the building in amounts sufficient to control rutting.
The plans should be revised to show a concrete washout area, BMPs for containment and potential
stockpile locations. Silt fence (Chanhassen Type 1) is needed around the north and east side of the
pond within 24 hours of permanent outlet installation. The plans should be revised to show inlet
protection for sediment during construction for the trench drain at the garage and should include a
detail.
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Surface Water Management Fees
All applicable water quantity and quality fees have been paid.
Other Agencies
The applicant should apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g., Riley-
Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (NPDES Phase II
Construction Permit), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for dewatering)) and comply with
their conditions of approval.
GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL
The existing site is about 7.73 acres in size and almost 100% of the area will be graded by MnDOT
for the extension of the proposed Lake Susan Drive and by the applicant. The proposal includes
three lots and an outlot. The current plans show an apartment building with underground parking.
The applicant is proposing to grade the site to prepare the building pad, parking lot, and stormwater
ponding areas. The parking lot and building drainage will be collected by a system of catch basins
within the parking lot and conveyed by storm sewers to the proposed pond in the southwest corner of
the site. The plans show a catch basin at the low point in the northwest corner of the building
connecting to a proposed storm sewer within Lake Susan Drive. The developer must coordinate this
design with MnDOT to ensure that the storm sewer in Lake Susan Drive is adequately sized for the
additional runoff. The proposed pond outlet control structure discharges to the proposed Highway
212 storm sewer. Staff recommends that the storm sewer connect to the existing pipe, or the
distance between the proposed outlet and the existing pipe be increased. The applicant must obtain
MnDOT approval for this proposal.
A public drainage and utility easement is required over the proposed pond. This easement shall
cover the pond up to the 100-year high water elevation. The applicant has submitted pond sizing
calculations for a 10- and 100-year, 24-hour storm event; minor revisions are necessary. The pond
must be built to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards in accordance with the City's
Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) and must satisfy the requirements of MPCA’s phase 2
design standards. Storm sewer sizing calculations with a full-size map for a 10-year, 24-hour storm
event are required.
Proposed erosion control consists of silt fence along the east and south grading limits of the site.
Staff is recommending that Type II, heavy-duty silt fence be used adjacent to all ponds and wetlands
and extending Type I silt fence to the north along the west side. A rock construction entrance is
proposed at the access off proposed Lake Susan Drive, but it must be minimum 75 feet long. All
disturbed areas as a result of construction, must be seeded and mulched or sodded immediately after
grading to minimize erosion. The applicant should be aware that any off-site grading will require an
easement from the appropriate property owner. If importing or exporting material for development
of the site is necessary, the applicant will be required to supply the City with detailed haul routes.
The applicant must be aware that any retaining wall exceeding four feet in height must be designed
by a registered structural engineer, with approved safety fence. A building permit from the City's
Building Inspections Dept. must be obtained.
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The applicant is required to obtain all necessary permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
including but not limited to MnDOT, Watershed District, MPCA, NPDES, etc.
UTILITIES
The site has access to public sanitary sewer and watermain from the proposed Lake Susan Drive and
existing Highway 101. The developer proposes to wet tap the watermain within Highway 101,
extend it to the east along the south side of the proposed Lake Susan Drive to serve the proposed
building and the lots in the future phase. The watermain within the public street right-of-way will be
a public utility. A private sanitary sewer service to the proposed building will be extended from the
existing sanitary manhole within the proposed Lake Susan Drive extension at the northeast corner of
Lot 1, Block 2. The installation of the private utilities for the site will require permits and
inspections through the City’s Building Department. An additional gate valve is needed for the
north future phase (Lot 1, Block 1) private watermain.
The underlying property has been assessed for sewer, water, and street improvements and there is no
remaining assessment due payable to the City. The applicant has already paid off all SAC and
sanitary and water hook-up fees.
All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City’s latest
edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Upon completion of the public utility
improvements, the utilities will be turned over to the City for maintenance and ownership. The
applicant is also required to enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary
financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the
improvements and the conditions of final plat approval. Permits from the appropriate regulatory
agencies will have to be obtained, including but not limited to the MPCA, Department of Health,
Watershed District, Carver County, MnDOT, etc.
STREETS
The plans propose three full accesses off the proposed Lake Susan Drive, two to serve Lots 1 and 2,
Block 2 and one to serve Lot 1, Block 1. No public streets are proposed in conjunction with this
project. MnDOT proposes to extend Lake Susan Drive from existing Highway 101 to the proposed
Highway 101 realignment. The timing of the Lake Susan Drive extension is unknown; therefore, the
applicant must coordinate the proposed construction access with MnDOT. A temporary access of
existing Highway 101 may be required. The proposed northwest full access of Lot 2, Block 2 must
be realigned so that it is perpendicular with the existing Highway 101 and Lake Susan Drive
intersection. The applicant must be aware that the MnDOT right-of-way turnback issue will not be
resolved before this is platted. Also, the applicant must show a sidewalk connection between the
south and north sides of the proposed Lake Susan Drive.
PARKING
The PUD governing this proposal requires parking to meet the City Code requirements. Parking
plans meet ordinance standards as to dimensions and total provided. Under the multi-family section
of the ordinance, the applicant must provide 1½ parking spaces per one-bedroom unit, one of which
must be enclosed, and two stalls for two-bedroom units and larger, 1½ of which must be enclosed.
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The applicant is proposing 4 one-bedroom units, 27 two-bedroom units, and 17 three-bedroom units.
The ordinance also requires one visitor parking stall for every four dwelling units. The applicant is
proposing 48 dwelling units which would translate to 12 visitor parking spaces
The total enclosed parking required is 70. The applicant is providing 61 enclosed spaces. The
enclosed parking spaces equate to one parking space per one bedroom unit and 1.295 parking spaces
per two bedroom or larger unit. The total above-ground parking spaces required is 36 spaces. The
applicant is providing 47surface parking spaces. The total number of parking spaces required for
this development is 106. The applicant is providing 108. Even though the total number of spaces
provided by this development exceeds ordinance requirements, the total number of underground
parking is short 9 spaces. The applicant is requesting a variance from the enclosed parking
requirement. If the variance is not approved, the plans would need to be revised to meet ordinance
requirements. In that case, a condition can be added that reads “The underground parking plans must
be revised to provide 9 additional spaces for a total of 70 enclosed parking spaces.”
Building Enclosed Above Ground Total
Parking Parking
4-One Bedroom Units 4 2 6
27-Two Bedroom Units 40.5 13.5 54
17-Three Bedroom Units 25.5 8.5 34
Visitor Parking NA 12 12
Total Required 70 36 106
Total Provided 61 47 108
LANDSCAPING
Landscaping requirements for the proposed development is shown in the following table:
Landscaping Item Required Proposed
22
Parking lot 1,533 ft landscape area 1,890 ft landscape area
6 overstory trees 7 overstory trees
3 islands/peninsulas 6 understory trees
East/South property line - 6 overstory trees 18 overstory trees
Bufferyard B, 570’ 12 understory trees 20 understory trees
12 shrubs 48 shrubs
berm provided
North property line - 3 overstory trees 3 overstory trees
Bufferyard B, 300’ 6 understory trees 14 understory trees
12 shrubs 52 shrubs
berm provided
West property line - 2 overstory trees 2 overstory trees
Bufferyard A, 160’ 4 understory trees 4 understory
6 shrubs 16 shrubs
Boulevard Trees – 1 per 30 feet – 13 overstory trees
Lake Susan Drive 13 overstory trees
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The applicant meets all landscaping requirements.
Staff recommends that the applicant replace the Colorado blue spruce specified on the landscape
plan with an alternate species of spruce or evergreen such as white spruce, Black Hills spruce, or
white fir. Colorado blue spruce tends to become unsightly with age due to disease problems.
TRAILS AND SIDEWALKS
Maintaining and creating new pedestrian/bicycle routes to the subject site is very important. The
construction of new Highway 101 will include the installation of a 10-foot trail along the east side of
the highway. In conjunction with the construction of Highway 212, trails will be installed from
Great Plains Boulevard to Lyman Boulevard, and along the north side of Lyman Boulevard.
Appropriate and adequate internal sidewalk connections are planned to allow convenient and safe
non-vehicular traffic throughout the site. Park dedication is not being required as part of the
approval. Park dedication fees were prepaid with the application.
SITE PLAN FINDINGS
In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance with
the following:
(1) Consistency with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides,
including the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may be
adopted;
(2) Consistency with this division;
(3) Preservation of the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing tree
and soil removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general
appearance of the neighboring developed or developing or developing areas;
(4) Creation of a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site
features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the
development;
(5) Creation of functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with
special attention to the following:
a. An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and provision
of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general community;
b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
c. Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of the
design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and
neighboring structures and uses; and
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d. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and
parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public streets,
width of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation,
separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of
parking.
(6) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for
surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air
and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may
have substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
Finding:
Subject to the revisions contained in the staff report, the proposed site plan is
consistent with all plans and specifications and development design standards for the
Chanhassen Gateway PUD Development Design Standards.
VARIANCE FINDINGS
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall not recommend and the City Council shall not grant a
variance unless they find the following facts:
a. That the literal enforcement of this chapter would cause an undue hardship. Undue hardship
means that the property cannot be put to reasonable use because of its size, physical
surroundings, shape or topography. Reasonable use includes a use made by a majority of
comparable property within 500 feet of it. The intent of this provision is not to allow a
proliferation of variances, but to recognize that there are pre-existing standards in this
neighborhood. Variances that blend with these pre-existing standards without departing
downward from them meet these criteria.
Finding:
The literal enforcement of this chapter does cause an undue hardship. Due to the
configuration of the housing being proposed, the requirement of 1.5 enclosed stalls per two-
bedroom unit is not possible. In order to meet the ordinance standard, the applicant would have
to convert 18 of the two and three-bedroom units to one bedroom units. The total number of
required parking spaces is being met, only the location, enclosed vs. surface, is being altered.
With a park and ride facility located across Highway 101 and south of the site within walking
distance of the site, the potential for the use of mass transit is high.
b. The conditions upon which a petition for a variance is based are not applicable, generally, to
other property within the same zoning classification.
Finding:
The conditions upon which this variance is based are not applicable to all properties
that lie within the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District. PUDs may provide flexibility in
the standards in an effort to meet comprehensive plan policies for the creation of diversified
housing.
c. The purpose of the variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or income potential
of the parcel of land.
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Finding:
The proposed variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed building within the
constraints of the site. Parking in excess of the minimum requirements is being proposed. Only
the number of enclosed parking spaces is being reduced.
d. The alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self-created hardship.
Finding:
The proposed variance is necessary to accommodate the proposed building within the
constraints of the site. The proposed unit types meet standards the city is encouraging: two and
three-bedroom rental units.
e. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other
land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel is located.
Finding:
The granting of a variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
other land or improvements in the neighborhood in which the parcel is located.
f. The proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property
or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or increase the danger of fire or
endanger the public safety or substantially diminish or impair property values within the
neighborhood.
Finding:
The proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
The applicant is proposing to subdivide 6.2 acres into 3 lots and 2 outlots. Lot 1, Block 1 has an area of
1.1 acres and is proposed to remain vacant at the present time. The Concept Plan showed a townhouse
development on this lot.
Lot 1, Block 2 has an area of 2.19 acres and is proposed to house the apartment building that is being
reviewed concurrently with this subdivision request.
Lot 2, Block 2 has an area of 2.28 acres and is proposed to remain vacant at the present time. The
Concept Plan showed a townhouse development on this lot.
Outlot A has an area of 0.38 acres and will house a storm pond.
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Outlot B is currently a portion of Highway
101. The west one-half right-of-way for
Highway 101 was acquired via the
Chanhassen Hills plats and MnDOT’s
purchase of “Parcel 267” from James A.
Curry as shown on MnDOT Right-of-Way
Map Number 10-18. Highway 101 is being
realigned to the east; therefore the portion of
the existing Highway 101 adjacent to this plat
will be removed and the right-of-way vacated.
Since “Parcel 267” was not platted right-of-
way, this vacated right-of-way has been
turned back to the underlying property, in this
case, the parent property of the Gateway
project.
The property is zoned Planned Unit
Development-Mixed Use. Access to the site is
gained via Lake Susan Drive.
Staff notes that the proposal is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan and generally consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
SUBDIVISION - FINDINGS
1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance;
Finding:
The subdivision meets all the requirements of the Planned Unit Development-
Mixed Use District and the zoning ordinance.
2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional plans
including but not limited to the city's comprehensive plan;
Finding:
The proposed subdivision is consistent with the comprehensive plan and
subdivision ordinance.
3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils,
vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and storm water
drainage are suitable for the proposed development;
Finding:
The proposed site is suitable for development subject to the conditions specified in
this report
4. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sewage
disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvements required by this chapter;
Finding:
The proposed subdivision is served by adequate urban infrastructure.
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5. The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage;
Finding:
The proposed subdivision will not cause significant environmental damage subject
to conditions of approval. The proposed subdivision contains adequate open areas.
6. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record.
Finding:
The proposed subdivision will not conflict with existing easements, but rather will
expand and provide all necessary easements.
7. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the
following exists:
a. Lack of adequate storm water drainage.
b. Lack of adequate roads.
c. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
d. Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems.
Finding:
The proposed subdivision will have access to public utilities and streets.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLAT
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of the preliminaryplat for Planning Case 06-05 for
Gateway North as shown on the plans received January 6, 2006, subject to the following conditions:
1.Submit storm sewer design calculations with full-size drainage map for a 10-year, 24-hour
storm event.
2.Work with staff to revise the pond design calculations for the 10- and 100-year storm event.
3.Realign Lot 1, Block 2 full access perpendicular at Highway 101 and Lake Susan Drive
intersection.
4.The applicant is required to coordinate with MnDOT on the full access at Lake Susan Drive
and the storm pond outlet control sewer construction.
5.The applicant is responsible for obtaining and complying with all regularity agency permits:
Watershed District, MPCA, NPDES, MnDOT, Health Department, etc.
6.On the grading plan:
a.Show an emergency over flow.
b.Show stormwater pond easement.
c.Show silt fence Type II around the proposed pond.
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d.Extend Type I silt fence to the north along the west side.
e.Show minimum 75-feet construction rock entrance.
f.Add a bench mark.
7.On the utility plan:
a.Show the watermain within the street Right-of-Way as a public utility.
b.Revise the existing sanitary sewer flow direction.
c.Add a note that any connection to any existing structure must be core drilled.
d.Show all utility sewer pipe type, class, and size.
e.Show all utility manholes rim and invert elevations.
f.Add a gate valve to Lot 1, Block 1.
8.Plan and profile views are required for the entire public utility.
9.To guarantee the installation of the public improvements, the applicant must supply the City
with a financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow and enter into a
development contract.
10.On the plans, show the pedestrian ramps and a sidewalk connection between the south and
north sides of proposed Lake Susan Drive.
11.Temporary easements are required for any off-site grading.
12.The applicant must provide a proposed haul route for review and approval.
13.If fill is coming from and/or going to another site in Chanhassen, a separate grading permit will
be required for the other property.
14.All disturbed areas as a result of construction are required to be reseeded and mulched within
two weeks of site grading.
15.Add City Detail Plates Nos. 1002, 1004, 1005, 1006, 2001, 2101, 2109, 2110, 2201, 2202,
3101, 3102, 3107, 3108, 3109, 5200, 5203, 5206, 5214, 5215, 5217, 5300, and 5301.
16.On the site plan, show the dimensions of the parking stalls and driveway widths.
SITE PLAN
“The Planning Commission recommends approval of the site plan with a variance for the reduction of
nine enclosed parking spaces for Planning Case 06-05 for Chanhassen Gateway Place as shown on the
plans received January 6, 2006, subject to the following conditions:
1.The applicant shall replace the Colorado blue spruce specified on the landscape plan with an
alternate evergreen species.
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2.One monument sign shall be permitted at the entrance to the development off of Lake Susan
Drive. These signs shall not exceed 24 square feet in sign display area nor be greater than five
feet in height. These signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the property line.
3.Additional information must be submitted pertaining to the height and materials used for the
privacy fence located east of the tot-lot and picnic area.
4.Details on the storm sewer connection to proposed Lake Susan Drive and proposed TH 212
should be provided. An emergency overflow for the proposed pond should be illustrated. The
applicant should submit a routing plan for any pond overflows from the site to a public water
body.
5.Drainage and utility easements (minimum 20 feet in width) should be provided over all storm
water infrastructure, including any emergency overflow structures. The storm water pond should
be platted in an outlot.
6.Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All exposed
soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round, according to
the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope Time (Maximum time an area can remain open
Steeper than 3:1 7 days when the area is not actively being worked.)
10:1 to 3:1 14 days
Flatter than 10:1 21 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.
7.Rock construction entrance shall be installed as illustrated on Chanhassen Detail Plate 5301.
8.Wimco or similar inlet protection shall be installed at all inlets that may receive storm water
from site per Chanhassen Detail Plate 5302A. All inlet protection shall be inspected and
maintained to comply with NPDES requirements.
9.Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as needed.
10.Temporary stabilization of the exposed area shall include a straw or hay cover at a rate of 2 tons
per acre, disc anchored into the soil, including the area around the apartment building.
11.To minimize tracking and erosion around the apartment building during construction, temporary
cover of straw or wood chips shall be placed around the building in amounts sufficient to control
rutting.
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12.The plans shall be revised to show a concrete washout area, BMPs for containment and potential
stockpile locations.
13.Silt fence (Chanhassen Type 1) shall be installed around the north and east side of the pond
within 24 hours of permanent outlet installation.
14.The plans shall be revised to show inlet protection for sediment during construction for the
trench drain at the garage and shall include a detail.
15.Submit a detailed lighting and signage plan consistent with the Chanhassen Gateway PUD
Development Design Standards.
16.Building Official conditions:
a.The building must be protected with automatic fire sprinkler systems.
b.The building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State
of Minnesota.
c.An accessible route must be provided to the building, parking facilities and public
transportation stops.
d.All parking areas, including parking garage, must be provided with accessible parking
spaces.
e.Accessible dwelling units must be provided in accordance with Minnesota State Building
Code Chapter 1341.
f.The building owner and or their representatives shall meet with the Inspections Division to
discuss plan review and permit procedures.
17.Fire Marshal Conditions:
a.A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, Qwest, cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure that
fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to
Chanhassen City Ordinance #9-1.
b.Yellow curbing and “no parking fire lane” signs will be required. Contact Chanhassen Fire
Marshal for exact locations of yellow curbing and locations of signs to be installed.
c.Builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention division policies.
Copies enclosed.
c.1 1-1990 regarding fire alarm systems.
c.2 4-1991 regarding notes to be included on all site plans.
c.3 7-1991 regarding pre-fire drawings.
c.4 29-1992 regarding premise identification.
c.5 34-1993 regarding water service installation.
c.6 36-1994 regarding proper water line sizing.
c.7 40-1995 regarding fire protection systems.
c.8 06-1991 regarding fire lane signage.
c.9. 52-2005 regarding commercial plan review submittal criteria.
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d.Show on utility plan location of post indicator valve (PIV).
e.The hydrant on the south end of the loop shall be moved approximately 30 feet northeast.
Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location and approval.
f.Fire apparatus access roads and 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 alternate methods of protection are provided. Temporary
street signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways
allows passage by vehicles. Pursuant to 2000 Minnesota State Fire Code Section 501.4
g.Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of
fire apparatus and shall be serviced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
Pursuant to Minnesota Fire Code Section 503.2.3.
18.Approval of this site plan is contingent upon approval of the final plat for Gateway North.
19.The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement.
20.The building shall comply with the Planned Unit Development building setback requirements.”
ATTACHMENTS
1.Findings of Fact.
2.Application.
3.Public Hearing Notice and Affidavit of Mailing.
4.Memo from Fire Marshal Mark Littfin dated January 12, 2006.
5.Chanhassen Gateway PUD Development Design Standards.
6.Plans dated received January 6, 2006.
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