CC Staff Report 12-11-06
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MEMORANDUM
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Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner
DATE:
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December 11, 2006
SUBJ:
Autobahn MotorPlex - Planning Case 06-34
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting approval for the construction of a condominium-style
storage facility for automobile enthusiasts and collectors, which will also have a
clubhouse and museum building for members to meet and showcase automobiles.
Additionally, two building sites adjacent to Audubon Road are being reserved for
future office - industrial development. The proposed ~torage facility use is one of
the less-intensive uses permitted within the Industrial ice Park Zoning. The
development complies with the standards for officedustrial developments.
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The City of Chanhassen . A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
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These rain events are unusual, but are always possible. There is a certain level of precipitation
that no city or individual can protect against. Neither the City nor any other agency or person
can promise that all homes will be kept from flooding in all circumstances. However, the
proposed project will not result in detectable increases or decreases in the frequency, duration or
extent of flooding.
A third issue that was brought forward was screening of the project from the residents to the
west. As a condition of approval, the developer is required to provide additional landscaping
with a total of 23 overstory trees along the northwest property line buffer yard. The applicant
will work with city staff to assure that this landscaping is strategically placed to maximize its
screening value. In addition, the developer is required to develop a restoration plan consisting of
native plant species for the altered upland areas within the primary zone. Finally, the wooded areas
immediately adjacent to the wetland area are being preserved as part of the development.
RECOMMENDA TION
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the four motions as specified on
pages 11 - 16, as amended, in the staff report dated November 21,2006, approving the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Staff Report Dated November 21, 2006
2. Letter from Jon Day to Bob Generous Dated November 21,2006
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CC DATE: December 11,2006
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
REVIEW DEADLINE: December 19, 2006
CASE #: 06-34
BY: AF, RG, LH, ML, JM, JS
STAFF REPORT
PROPOSAL: Request for Rezoning ofthe western portion of the site from Agricultural Estate District,
A2, to Industrial Office Park, lOP; Conditional Use Permit for development within the Bluff Creek
Corridor; Conditional Use Permit for multiple buildings (up to 14) on one parcel; Site Plan Approval
for 12 buildings (one clubhouse/museum building and 11 storage buildings totaling approximately
177,000 square feet of building area); and a Variance to locate the storm water pond within the Bluff
Creek primary zone.
LOCATION: West of Audubon Road and north of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad
APPLICANT:
Bruno J. Silikowski
3615 Zircon Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55446
(612) 850-8398
G.E. Osmonics
5951 Clearwater Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 988-6543
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PRESENT ZONING: Agricultural Estate District, A2, and Industrial Office Park, lOP
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Office/Industrial and Parks and Open Space
ACREAGE: 38.7 acres
DENSITY: F .A.R. 0.10
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The developer is requesting approval to develop an automobile
aficionado storage facility and membership club.
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING: The City has a relatively high level
of discretion in approving rezonings because the City is acting in its legislative or policy making
capacity. A rezoning must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The City's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed
project complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets these standards, the City must then
approve the site plan. This is a quasi-judicial decision.
The City's discretion in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the proposed
project meets the standards in the Zoning Ordinance for a variance. The City has a relatively high level
of discretion with a variance because the applicant is seeking a deviation from established standards.
This is a quasi judicial decision.
The City has limited discretion in approving or denying conditional use permits, based on whether or
not the proposal meets the conditional use permit standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. If the
City finds that all the applicable conditional use permit standards are met, the permit must be approved.
This is a quasi judicial decision.
SCANNED
Location Map
Autobahn Motorplex
Planning Case No. 06-34
City of Chanhassen
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PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The site is bounded to the north by General Mills, to the east by Audubon Road and the City's
Public Works facility, to the south by the Twin Cities and Western Railroad and Chanhassen
Business Park and to the west by Bluff Creek and Creekside, a single-family residential subdivision.
The clubhouse will be approximately a quarter mile from the nearest single-family home in
Creekside. The nearest storage building is 520 feet to the western property line plus approximately
200 feet from the property line to the nearest home.
The developer is requesting approval for the construction of a condominium-style storage facility
for automobile enthusiasts and collectors, which will also have a clubhouse and museum
building for members to meet and showcase automobiles. Site plan review is being performed
for a total of 12 buildings consisting of 11 storage buildings with a total square footage of
approximately 162,000 square feet and the clubhouse and museum building of approximately
15,000 square feet, including a small office area above the clubhouse. The entrance to the
facility will be gated and a fence will be installed around the storage building facilities. Fencing
will consist of aluminum or steel construction and be wrought iron in appearance. Maximum
fence height is eight feet. Fencing shall also be installed at the extreme western edge of the
property across the old farm access at Bluff Creek.
The proposed hours of general operation ofthe facility is from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily,
which includes access to the clubhouse, communal washing facilities and the assisted car
maintenance for owners. The general public will not have access to the site. The owners will
have access to their storage units at any time. Car shows or manufacturers' displays, club
meetings, e.g. Porsche Club, BMW Club, etc., and corporate meetings would occur occasionally,
but be limited to the normal business hours. The intention of the facility is to permit high-end
car owners to be able to store, work on and be around other car enthusiasts. However, the
majority of the cars will be street legal. Due to the hours of operation and the type of proposed
site uses, noise is not anticipated to be an issue.
Two building pads are proposed near the entrance to the site off Audubon Road. At this time,
the City is not performing site plan review for these sites. Prior to their development, a separate
site plan review process will be required. The uses of the buildings would be as allowed in the
lOP zoning district.
The proposed development will be developed on one parcel, rather than being subdivided. The
individual storage units will be owned individually. However, all "members" will own the land
in common.
This parcel is partially encumbered by the Bluff Creek Overlay District. Section 20-1255 of the
Chanhassen City Code requires a conditional use permit for all development within the Bluff
Creek Corridor. Staffhas reviewed the mapped primary zone boundary and adjusted the
boundary based on site conditions. The applicant has proposed the location of the stormwater
pond adjacent to and encroaching in the primary zone. The encroachment into the primary zone
requires the approval of a conditional use permit.
The project was originally noticed with a Wetland Alteration Permit. Upon review of the data,
the City, as LGU for the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, has determined Wetland Area A
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and Wetland Area B to be incidental wetlands because the wetland characteristics developed as a
result of a change in hydrology that was not intended to create wetlands. The impacts proposed
to Wetland Area A and Wetland Area B are exempt under the Wetland Conservation Act.
Staff is recommending approval of the proposed development.
APPLICABLE REGUATIONS
Chapter 20, Article II, Division 2, Amendments
Chapter 20, Article II, Division 3, Variances
Chapter 20, Article II, Division 6, Site Plan Review
Chapter 20, Article XXII, "lOP" Industrial Office Park District
Chapter 20, Article IV, Conditional Use Permits
Chapter 20, Article VI, Wetland Protection
Chapter 20, Article XXIII, Division 7, Design Standards for Commercial, Industrial and Office-
Institutional Developments
Chapter 20, Article XXXI, Bluff Creek Overlay District
BACKGROUND
On June 13, 1988, the Chanhassen City Council approved a land use plan amendment to add
12.2 acres ofthe site to the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) (this represents the
eastern portion ofthe site) and to change the land use designation from agricultural to industrial
(Land Use Plan Amendment #88-2). The City Council also approved the first reading ofthe
rezoning request from A2, Agricultural Estate District, to lOP, Industrial Office Park (Rezoning
#88-2) for the southern part (5.6 acres) ofthe eastern portion ofthe site, and the preliminary plat
for five lots and two outlots (Subdivision #88-9).
On March 22, 1989, the Chanhassen City Council approved the final plat for Audubon Court,
which permitted the grading of the eastern portion of the property. The plat was never filed.
On April 10, 1989, the Chanhassen City Council approved the second and final reading ofthe
rezoning of the parcel from A2, Agricultural Estate District, to lOP, Industrial Office Park
(Rezoning #88-2).
REZONING
The property is guided for office/industrial and parks and open space. Currently, only the eastern
half ofthe site is zoned lOP. The proposed rezoning ofthe property to Office Industrial Park is
consistent with the land use designation. The western portion of the property was not rezoned to
lOP in 1989 because, at that time, it was not located within the MUSA.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
The developer is requesting approval for the construction of a condominium style storage facility
consisting of 11 storage buildings and one clubhouse and museum building.
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GRADING. DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL
The site topography is challenging due to the 40-foot drop in elevation from the existing curb cut
on Audubon to wetlands; the site also drops more than 20 feet from the railroad to the wetland.
The grading plan shows that all of the proposed building pads will be mass graded. Staff
examined the feasibility of extending a common drive between the buildings, eliminating the
need for the access along the eastern half of the southern-most driveway. However, the
developer has indicated that the proposed buildings cannot be designed to have a grade drop
within them.
The developer proposes to install storm sewer throughout the site to convey runoff to the
proposed pond. This storm sewer shall be city owned and maintained. The proposed pond is
designed to treat runoff from the site according to NURP standards. The pond is designed to
provide rate control for the 2-, 10-, 100- and two (back-to-back) 1 OO-year rainfall events.
The grading plan must be revised to show proposed pavement grades for the driveway access to
the northern office/warehouse.
The grading plan must show proposed pavement grades. Pavement grades must not exceed 10%.
The private streets within the development must be constructed to a nine-ton design.
An additional spot elevation must be shown on the south end of the storage building immediately
west of the northern office/warehouse to ensure positive drainage. Note the proposed rim and
invert elevation ofthe storm sewer located at the driveway intersection south of bore hole
location #3.
RETAINING WALLS
Due to the site topography the developer proposes to construct retaining walls at the following
locations, as shown on Sheet SP:
Location Length Maximum Height
(approximate) (approximate)
South of the pond 120 feet 8 feet
East of the pond 190 feet 14 feet
North of the clubhouse 200 feet 6 feet
North of the northern storage facilities (2 locations) 50 feet (each) 4 feet (both)
West of the northern office/industrial building, near 170 feet 4 feet
the northern property line
West of northern office/industrial building 500 feet 15 feet
Near entrance gate 80 feet 4 feet
Retaining walls four feet or higher require a building permit and must be designed by an
Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
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STREETS AND SITE CIRCULATION
The developer proposes to access the site from the existing curb cut at Audubon Road. This
access location was approved with the Audubon Court final plat in 1989; however, this plat was
never recorded. This access is approximately 280 feet south of Park Road. The access spacing
guideline for this segment of Audubon Road is 660 feet. The applicant submitted a site plan
where the access aligns with Park Road. This alignment was not pursued since the height of the
retaining wall west of the northern office/warehouse building would be between 16 feet to 22
feet in order to accommodate this alignment.
A private street will extend west to the site, with a gate proposed west of the eyebrow located in
the southwest of the southern office/industrial building. The developer must provide a drainage
and utility easement over the pavement section that will be used to access the pond for
maintenance purposes. The developer must coordinate with City staff to ensure that pond
maintenance and emergency vehicles will be able to access the gated area.
The width of the drive aisle between southeast of the pond must be minimum 26 feet wide in
addition to the proposed parallel parking stalls. The remaining drive aisles within the
development meet or exceed the minimum standards.
UTILITIES
The developer proposes to loop privately owned and maintained eight-inch watermain from the
existing trunk watermain on the west side of Audubon Road. If fire code permits, staff
recommends that the private watermain be six inch diameter for water quality purposes.
Due to the site topography, all buildings within the storage facility will be served by a privately
owned and maintained forcemain, which will connect to the proposed eight-inch privately owned
and maintained sanitary sewer between the two office/warehouse buildings.
The City's construction observer shall be present for all sanitary sewer and watermain testing to
ensure that the proposed connections to the City facilities are in conformance with engineering
standards. The developer shall pay for the inspection bills and submit a $5,000.00 security to
ensure payment of these bills.
WETLANDS
Three Ag/Urban wetland basins exist on-site. Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company, Inc.
delineated the wetlands in September 2006.
Wetland 1 is a large Type 4 wetland located in the northwest portion of the site. It contains
several forested upland areas, which provide a diversity of habitat. The wetland is dominated by
cattail and reed canary grass. A portion of Wetland 1 that is separated from the body of Wetland
1 by a small, narrow upland area is highly disturbed and only appears in aerial photography after
site grading occurred in the early 1990s. The City, as Local Government Unit (LGU) for the
Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, has determined that that portion of Wetland I is incidental
wetland because the wetland characteristics developed as a result of excavation and other
disturbances that were not intended to create wetland. The impacts proposed to this part of
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Wetland 1 are exempt under the Wetland Conservation Act. No other impacts are proposed for
Wetland 1.
The site also contains two areas that have been determined to be jurisdictional wetland, although
they appear to function primarily as water conveyances. In the wetland delineation report, they
are called Wetland Area A (to the west) and Wetland Area B (to the east). Both are located in
the south-central portion of the property. They convey water from the adjacent railroad ditches
to Wetland 1. The historical aerial photography for the area shows that the ditches existed prior
to the grading for the cul-de-sac that occurred in the early 1990s. However, it is unlikely that the
ditches supported wetland hydrology and hydrophytic vegetation historically due to the relatively
steep grades from the railroad embankment to Wetland 1. When the grading for the cul-de-sac
occurred, it altered the drainage patterns between the railroad and Wetland 1. This appears to
have caused wetland hydrology and hydrophytic vegetation to develop in both Wetland Area A
and Wetland Area B. The City, as LGD for the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, has
determined that Wetland Area A and Wetland Area B to be incidental wetlands because the
wetland characteristics developed as a result of a change in hydrology that was not intended to
create wetlands. The impacts proposed to Wetland Area A and Wetland Area B are exempt
under the Wetland Conservation Act; however, existing drainage patterns should be preserved.
The water from Wetland Area A is accommodated, but the plans should be revised to show how
the water routed through Wetland Area B will be conveyed to the proposed stormwater pond.
The plans should be revised to show only non-exempt wetlands. Wetland buffer areas at least
16.5 feet in width should be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the City's
wetland ordinance prior to grading commencing. All wetlands and wetland buffer areas to be
preserved should be protected by silt fence during grading. All structures should be set back at
least 40 feet from the wetland buffer edge.
ARCHITECTURAL COMPLIANCE
A carriage-house look is being created that will have a continuity of architectural theme with a
variety of trim detail and colors.
Size Portion Placement
Building differentiation will be through the use of different colored accent colors. Building
articulation is accomplished through the use of gable roof projections, cupolas and faux barn
doors to simulate a barn and hayloft.
Material and Detail
Features shall include roof cupolas, cross-buck style decorative doors and loft doors, enhanced
door and window trims and gable louvers. Building materials consist of painted, fibrous cement
board siding (James Hardie siding) or stucco hardi-plank cement siding. Fa<;ade areas of
buildings will have wainscots which consist of stone or brick in natural color tones. The
entrance for the clubhouse is projected out from the rest of the building and has a gabled roof
above as well as on the ends of the building. The clubhouse building will also incorporate multi-
paned windows throughout the eastern elevation of the building. The roof pattern is repeated on
the storage buildings. Accents are provided through the use of different colored trim. Cupolas
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are proposed in the middle and at the end of the building. The cupola above the clubhouse will
be larger and have windows to provide natural lighting into the building. Weather vanes and
lighting rods will be used on top of the cupolas. The roof material is metal standing seam.
Color
The primary building color is either putty-white or light taupe. The stone is Prairie Bluff -
Yuma, which has browns and tans and is natural in appearance. Accents will be provided
through the use of a range of color including light gray, gray, brown, red, maroon and forest
green. The metal roof is forest green.
Hei2ht and Roof Desi2ll
Building height is 30 feet 6 inches at the top of the roof above the clubhouse. The buildings will
have gabled roofs, the roof pitches will range from 3/12 pitch to 8/12. The storage buildings
shall have a peak height of roof of 27 feet 8 inches. Substantial eave and gable overhangs shall
be incorporated into each building design with highlighted fascia features. Roof articulation is
provided through the use of cupolas. A green standing seam metal roof is proposed throughout
the motorplex complex. Mechanical equipment is screened through landscaping and placement
on the site.
Facade Transparency
Due to the type of buildings 50 percent of the first floor elevation that is viewed by the public
includes overhead doors. Other areas shall include landscaping material and architectural
detailing and articulation. The clubhouse building is the only building that will include doors
and windows. Additional windows must be incorporated in the eastern building elevation to
comply with the 50 percent transparency.
Site Furnishin2
Community features include a plaza area in front of the clubhouse and museum.
Loadin2 areas. refuse area. etc.
Refuse will be stored internally until the date of pick-up.
Li2htin2lSi2lla2e
Only wall-mounted lighting units are proposed for the development. The lighting must be
shielded to prevent off-site glare.
A monument sign may be located at the entrance on Audubon Road. The monument sign shall
not exceed eighty (80) square feet in sign display area nor be greater than eight (8) feet in height.
Wall signage must comply with City Code requirements for the lOP district. A separate sign
permit application is require for all signage.
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LANDSCAPING
Minimum requirements for landscaping include 20,376 square feet of landscaped area around the
parking lot, 24 landscape islands or peninsulas, 82 trees for the parking lot, and buffer yard
plantings along the north, east and west property lines. The applicant's proposed as compared to
the requirements for landscape area and parking lot trees is shown in the following table.
Required Proposed
Vehicular use landscape area 20,376 sq. ft. >20,376 sq. ft.
Trees/ parking lot 82 over story trees 62 over story trees
Islands/parking lot 34 islands or peninsulas 34 islands/peninsulas
Applicant does not meet minimum requirements for trees in the parking lot area. Staff
recommends that the applicant increase the number of trees in the parking lot to meet minimum
landscape requirements.
Required plantin2;s Proposed plantin2;s
North property line - Buffer 8 over story trees 18 over story trees
yard B, 1042' length 15 under story trees 8 under story trees
15 shrubs 64 shrubs
Northwest property line- 23 over story trees 1,100' + wetland and natural
Buffer yard D,1094' length 45 under story trees area
68 shrubs 14 over story trees
o under story trees
69 shrubs
Audubon road, east property 14 over story trees 14 over story trees
line - Buffer yard C, 740' 35 under story trees 40 under story trees
35 shrubs 44 shrubs
Applicant meets minimum requirements for buffer yard plantings along Audubon Road.
Proposed quantities for buffer yard plantings along the north and northwest property lines are
less than the recommended amounts. The distance, however, between the proposed development
and the adjacent land uses is significant and staff proposes that the overstory tree requirement for
the northwest buffer yard be met since the size of the trees at maturity will have a long-term
effect. The buffering affect of shrubs across that distance is negligible. The quantity of under-
and overstory trees along the north property is satisfactory.
Staff recommends that plant selections for the landscaping are made primarily from native
species. The applicant should focus on incorporating appropriate natives along the perimeter of
the development as well as using them in interior plantings. Staff also recommends that the
quantities of ash trees be reduced in response to the looming threat of Emerald ash borer.
MISCELLANEOUS
The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system. The plans must be
prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of Minnesota. Detailed
occupancy related requirements will be addressed when complete plans are submitted for
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building permit review. The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections
Division as soon as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
OTHER AGENCIES
The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Riley-Purgatory-BluffCreek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) and
comply with their conditions of approval.
COMPLIANCE TABLE
lOP Autobahn Motorulex
Building Height 4 stories 2 story
50 feet 30 feet
Building Setback N - 10' E - 30' N-23'E-195'
W - 50' S - 0' W - 520' S - 53'
Parking Stalls 92 stalls 104 stalls*
Parking Setback N - 10' E - 30' N - 10' E - 160'
W - 50' S - 0' W - 470' S - 10'
Hard Surface Coverage 70% 47%
Lot Area 1 acre 38.8 acres
*The applicant is proposing that only the 24 stalls adjacent to the clubhouse and museum be
striped at this time and that the remainder of the stalls be shown as proof of parking. Subject to
the revisions to the plans to assure that a 26-foot drive aisle is provided, staff supports the use of
proof of parking. Section 20-1124 (2) w. permits the City to approve a reduction in the number
of parking spaces for warehouse uses.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
BLUFF CREEK OVERLAY DISTRICT
The City of Chanhassen established the Bluff Creek Overlay District by ordinance in 1998 to
protect the Bluff Creek Corridor, wetlands, bluffs and significant stands of mature trees through
the use of careful site design and other low-impact practices. This parcel is partially encumbered
by the Bluff Creek Overlay District. Section 20-1255 of the Chanhassen City Code requires a
conditional use permit for all development within the Bluff Creek Corridor.
The Bluff Creek Corridor primary zone is located on the western portion of the property. The
Primary Corridor is designated open space. All structures must meet a 40-foot structural setback
from the Primary Corridor boundary as required by Chanhassen City Code. In addition, no
grading is allowed within the first 20 feet of the Primary Corridor. The current plans propose
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grading within the Primary Corridor for a storm water pond. A variance is necessary to permit
the encroachment in to the primary zone.
Bluff Creek is entirely within the City ofChanhassen. It provides a unique blend of habitat,
vegetation and recreational opportunities through the center of the City. In December 1996, the
City of Chanhassen adopted the Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resources Management Plan
(BCWNRMP). The plan was the culmination of several years of study and planning focused on
protecting the natural and recreational resources provided by the Bluff Creek corridor. The
BCWNRMP recommended the establishment of a primary zone (the creek, riparian wetlands,
associated steep slopes, native vegetation) and a secondary zone (other undeveloped portions of
the watershed) as a tool to help protect the creek's natural resources. The primary and secondary
zones were mapped at that time using aerial photography to provide staff and the public with a
general idea of where the zones would lie.
Generally, properties within the Bluff Creek Overlay District are subject to the following
requirements:
1. A conditional use permit (CUP) is required prior to all subdivision, site plans, land
alteration and building within the Bluff Creek Overlay District.
2. Bluffs must be preserved as set forth in Article XXVIII of City Code.
3. Density transfer can be used to cluster development in areas where the location of the
primary zone makes portions of the site unsuitable for development.
4. Natural habitat areas within the primary zone must be preserved as open space.
5. The primary zone must be 100 percent open space.
6. All structures must be set back at least 40 feet from the primary zone.
7. The first 20 feet of the setback from the primary zone cannot be disturbed.
Staff has reviewed the mapped primary zone boundary and adjusted the boundary based on site
conditions. Generally, the Bluff Creek primary corridor can be demarcated on the subject
property by the 908 contour, excepting the portion of Wetland I that is incidental. In addition to
the land below the 908 contour, the primary corridor includes a small upland area located behind
the proposed clubhouse. Due to the significant stand of trees and close proximity to the creek,
the primary corridor also includes the wooded knoll in the southwest comer of the property that
is bounded by the 908 contour and the railroad tracks. The plans should be revised to show the
correct primary zone boundary. Additionally, the primary zone boundary should be terminated
at the property lines for the subj ect property because the above description of the primary zone
boundary is not an accurate description of the primary zone on adjacent properties. Signage for
the Bluff Creek Overlay District should be posted at least every 300 feet along the primary zone
boundary.
The applicant is proposing alteration within the primary zone of the Bluff Creek Overlay District
and within the 20-foot buffer area adjacent to the primary zone. The grading is for the
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construction of the stormwater pond and to accommodate buildings and drive areas adjacent to
the primary zone.
VARIANCE
The Primary Corridor is designated open space. All structures must meet a 40-foot structural
setback from the Primary Corridor boundary as required by Chanhassen City Code. In addition,
no grading is allowed within the first 20 feet of the Primary Corridor. The plans propose grading
for a stormwater pond within the Primary Corridor. This is the only feasible location for a
stormwater pond due to the site topography. A variance is necessary to permit the encroachment
into the primary zone. It is reasonable to grant this variance. As a condition of approval, the
applicant will be required to develop a re-vegetation plan for the Primary Corridor.
MULTIPLE BillLDINGS ON ONE PARCEL
Section 20-902 of the Chanhassen City Code permits the groupings of buildings on a single
parcel through the conditional use pennit process.
Development layout and building design intent is for creating a sense of community amongst the
association members. One aspect of accomplishing this is by dividing the building square
footage into 14 relatively small buildings that fit in and follow the lot contours as opposed to 2 or
3 large sprawling buildings.
RECOMMENDA TION
Staff and the Planning Commission recommends that the Phmllillg CElmmissiElll Chanhassen
City Council adopt the following four motions and adoption of the attached findings of fact and
recommendation:
A. ''The Chanhassen City Council approves Plalmillg CElmmiSSiElll f@€lElmlR@Il€l.S tlflflf€l':al Elf the
Rezoning of the western portion of the site from Agricultural Estate District, A2, to Industrial
Office Park, lOP."
B. "The Chanhassen City Council approves Pl8.l111illg CElmmiSSiElll f@€lElIDm@Il€l.S tlflflr€l':al Elf the
Conditional Use Permit for development within the Bluff Creek Corridor with a Variance to
locate the storm water pond within the Bluff Creek primary zone, in conformance with the grading
plans prepared by Sathre-Bergquist, Inc., dated 10-19-2006, subject to the following conditions:
1. The plans shall be revised to show the correct Bluff Creek Overlay District primary zone
boundary. Additionally, the primary zone boundary shall be terminated at the property lines
for the subject property because the above description of the primary zone boundary is not an
accurate description of the primary zone on adjacent properties. Signage for the Bluff Creek
Overlay District shall be posted at least every 300 feet along the primary zone boundary.
2. The applicant shall develop a restoration plan for the upland areas within the primary zone that
includes native plants for the Bluff Creek Overlay District. The plant species shall be selected
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Page 12 of 16
from the Bluff Creek Management Plan Appendix C. The final plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the City before installation.
3. The property owner shall dedicate a conservation easement and a drainage and utility easement
over the primary zone of the Bluff Creek Overlay District.
4. Chanhassen Type II silt fence shall be provided adjacent to all areas to be preserved as
buffer. The silt fence shall be installed in overlapping "J-hooks" to break up the sections and
provide additional water and sediment retaining capacity.
5. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes on site steeper than 3: 1. The plans
shall be revised to depict blanket locations and shall provide a detail for blanket installation.
6. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as needed."
C~ "The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit
for multiple buildings (up to 14) on one parcel subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of the two buildings immediately adjacent to Audubon Road shall require a
separate site plan review."
D. "The Chanhassen City Council approves FlOORing C€llmIli88i€ln f@@SRlfll@IUi8 &Ppf€l\'al €If the
Site Plan for 12 buildings (one clubhouse/museum building and 11 storage buildings totaling
approximately 177,000 square feet of building area), plans prepared by Sathre-Bergquist, Inc., dated
10-19-2006, subject to the following conditions:
1. Additional windows or doors must be incorporated in the clubhouse eastern building
elevation to comply with the 50 percent transparency requirement.
2. Water Resource Coordinator conditions:
a. The plans shall be revised to show how the water routed through Wetland Area B will be
conveyed to the proposed stormwater pond.
b. The plans shall be revised to show only non-exempt wetlands. Wetland buffer areas at
least 16.5 feet in width shall be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the
City's wetland ordinance prior to grading commencing. All wetlands and wetland buffer
areas to be preserved shall be protected by silt fence during grading. All structures shall be
set back at least 40 feet from the wetland buffer edge.
c. The plans shall be revised to show the correct primary zone boundary. Additionally, the
primary zone boundary shall be terminated at the property lines for the subject property
because the above description of the primary zone boundary is not an accurate
description of the primary zone on adjacent properties. Signage for the Bluff Creek
Overlay District shall be posted at least every 300 feet along the primary zone boundary.
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Page 13 of 16
d. A conditional use permit and variance shall be obtained prior to alteration within the Bluff
Creek Overlay District primary zone.
e. Drainage and utility easements over the stormwater pond and areas necessary for pond
access (including an easement over the main drive aisle through the site from Audubon
Road to the pond) shall be dedicated to the City prior to recording the site plan. The
parking areas and drive aisles shall be swept each spring to prevent sand from leaving the
site. Documentation of sweeping activity shall be submitted to the City annually.
f. The plans shall be revised to include Chanhassen's standard details for stormwater
infrastructure and erosion and sediment control, including 3107,3108,3109,5300,5301
and 5302A. A detail for the proposed temporary perforated riser pipe shall also be included
in the plans.
g. A temporary perforated riser and stable emergency overflow (EOF) is needed; a detail
shall be included in the plan. The basin shall be properly sized for the watershed area,
according to NPDES requirements (i.e., the basins shall provide storage below the outlet
pipe for a calculated volume of runoff from at least a 2-year, 24-hour storm from each
acre drained to the basin, except that in no case shall the basin provide less than 1800
cubic feet of storage below the outlet pipe from each acre drained to the basin). The
outlet pipe shall discharge upstream from the edge of the receiving wetland and shall be
stabilized with riprap.
h. Chanhassen Type II silt fence shall be provided adjacent to all areas to be preserved as
buffer. The silt fence shall be installed in overlapping "J-hooks" to break up the sections
and provide additional water and sediment retaining capacity.
1. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes on site steeper than 3:1. The plans
shall be revised to depict blanket locations and shall provide a detail for blanket installation.
J. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and
street sweeping as needed.
k. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
(e.g., Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency) and comply with their conditions of approval.
1. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be developed for the site and
approved by City staff prior to issuing a permit. The SWPPP shall include a provision that
requires temporary seeding of stockpiles if left exposed for more than 14 days.
m. The plans shall be revised to include energy dissipation on all inlets and outlets within 24
hours of installation.
n. The plans shall be revised to replace hay bale curbside inlet controls with Wimco-type inlet
controls. A detail shall be provided. The controls shall be installed within 24 hours of
installation of the inlets.
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Page 14 of 16
o. All perimeter controls shall follow the City's specifications. The perimeter controls shall be
inspected by the City and the SWCD prior to grading.
3. Fire Marshal conditions:
a. Additional fire hydrants will be required. Please contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for
exact location of additional hydrants.
b. A lO-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.
c. Yellow curbing and no parking fire lane signs will be required. Contact Chanhassen Fire
Marshal for exact location of yellow curbing and signs to be installed.
d. No burning permits shall be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either be
removed from site or chipped.
e. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed load of
fire apparatus and shall be serviced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
Pursuant to Minnesota State Fire Code Section 503.2.3.
f. Submit radius turn dimensions to City engineer and Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review
and approval. Pursuant to Minnesota State Fire Code Section 503.2.4.
4. Building Official Conditons:
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 walls over four high must be designed by a professional engineer and a permit
must be obtained prior to construction.
d. Every building containing any plumbing fixtures and/or receptors, must have its own
independent connection with a public or private sewer, except that a group of buildings
may be connected to one or more manholes which are constructed on the premises and
connected to a public or private sewer (MSPC 4715.310). No building sewer shall be less
than 4 inches in diameter (MSPC 4715.2310). Building drain must be by gravity (MSPC
4715.2430). The distance between cleanouts in horizontal piping shall not exceed 50 feet
for 3-inch or less in size and not over 100 feet for 4-inch and over in size (MSPC
4715.1010.
5. Forester conditions:
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a. All existing boulevard trees along Audubon Road shall be preserved and protected with
tree preservation fencing during construction. Any City boulevard tree that dies or is
removed will be required to be replaced.
b. The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show a total of 82 overstory trees within
the vehicular use area.
c. The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show a total of 23 overstory trees along
the northwest property line buffer yard.
d. The slope along the Bluff Creek primary zone shall be seeded with an approved native
seed mix.
e. Plant selections for landscape requirements shall incorporate native species for buffer
yard and parking lot landscaping
6. Engineering Conditions:
a. The grading plan must be revised to show proposed pavement grades for the driveway
access to the northern office/warehouse.
b. The grading plan must show proposed pavement grades.
c. Pavement grades must not exc:eed 10%.
d. The private streets within the development must be constructed to a nine-ton design.
e. An additional spot elevation must be shown on the south end of the storage building
immediately west of the northern office/warehouse to ensure positive drainage.
f. Note the proposed rim and invert elevation of the storm sewer located at the driveway
intersection south of bore hole location #3.
g. The developer must coordinate with City staff to ensure that pond maintenance and
emergency vehicles will be able to access the gated area.
h. The width of the drive aisle southeast of the pond must be minimum 26 feet wide in addition
to the proposed parallel parking stalls.
1. If fire code permits, staff recommends that the private watermain be six-inch diameter for
water quality purposes.
J. The City's construction observer shall be present for all sanitary sewer and watermain
testing to ensure that the proposed connections to the City facilities are in conformance with
engineering standards.
k. The developer shall pay for the inspection bills and submit a $5,000.00 security to ensure
payment of these bills.
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7. The retaining wall shall follow the standards for retaining walls incorporated in the
subdivision regulations."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Findings of Fact and Recommendations.
2. Development Review Application.
3. Autobahn MotorPlex Project Narrative dated 10/20/2006.
4. Autobahn MotorPlex Architectural Narrative.
5. Memo to Lori Haak from Bruno Silikowski, Re: Variance Justification.
6. Private Entry Road.
7. Reduced Copy Site Plan Dated 10/19/06.
8. Reduced Copy Grading Plan dated 10/19/06.
9. Reduced Copy of Landscaping Plan Sheet Ll dated received 10/27/06.
10. Reduced Copy of Landscaping Plan Sheet L2.
11. Reduced Copy Existing Conditions Survey dated 9/26/06, sheets 1-3.
12. Reduced Copy Tree Inventory dated 9/26/06.
13. Reduced Copy Clubhouse Building Elevations.
14. Reduced Copy Typical Fa~ade Elevations.
15. Reduced Copy Clubhouse Floor Plan.
16. Reduced Copy Storage Building Floor Plan.
17. Alternate Access Schematic.
18. Reduced Copy Cross Section from Creekside.
19. Email from Jon Day to Bob Generous dated 10/25/06.
20. Email from Brian Guthrie to Bob Generous dated 11/10/06.
21. Email from Jon Day to Bob Generous dated 11/10/06.
22. Letter from Chip Hentges to Robert Generous dated 11/21/06.
23. Public Hearing Notice and Affidavit of Mailing.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
INRE:
Application of Bruno J. Silikowski for Rezoning ofthe western portion of the site from
Agricultural Estate District, A2, to Industrial Office Park, IOP; Conditional Use Permit for
development within the Bluff Creek Corridor with a Variance to locate the storm water pond
within the Bluff Creek primary zone; Conditional Use Permit for multiple buildings (up to 14)
on one parcel; and Site Plan Approval for 12 buildings (one clubhouse/museum building and 11
storage buildings totaling approximately 150,000 square feet of building area).
On November 21,2006, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly
schedule meeting to consider the application of Bruno J. Silikowski for development approval to
build Autobahn Motorplex. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the '
proposed development preceded by published and mailed notice. The Planning Commission
heard testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Industrial Office park, lOP, and Agricultural Estate
District, A2.
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Office/Industrial and Parks and Opens
Space
3. The legal description of the property is: See Exhibit A.
4. Rezoning:
a. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City
Comprehensive Plan.
b. The proposed use is compatible with the present and future land uses of the area.
c. The proposed use conforms to all performance standards contained in the Zoning
Ordinance with the granting of a variance for the storm water pond within the
Bluff Creek primary zone.
d. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is
proposed.
e. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the city's service capacity.
f. Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the
property.
5. Conditional Use Permits:
a. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
b. The proposed use will be consistent with the objectives of the city's
comprehensive plan and the zoning ordinance.
c. The proposed use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so to be
compatible in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general
vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area.
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d. The proposed use will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned
neighboring uses.
e. The proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and
services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse
disposal, water and sewer systems and schools; or will be served adequately by
such facilities and services provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the
establishment of the proposed use.
f. The proposed use will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and
services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
g. The proposed use will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment
and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the
general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes,
glare, odors, rodents, or trash.
h. The proposed use will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not
create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public
thoroughfares.
1. The proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access,
natural, scenic or historic features of major significance.
J. The proposed use will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
k. The proposed use will not depreciate surrounding property values.
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1. The proposed use will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in
the zoning ordinance with the granting of a variance for the storm water pond
within the Bluff Creek primary zone.
6. Site Plan:
a. The proposed development is consistent 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;
b. The proposed development is consistent with the site plan review requirements;
c. The proposed development preserves 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 areas;
d. The proposed development creates 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;
e. The proposed development creates a functional and harmonious design for
structures and site features, with special attention to the following:
1). 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;
2). The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
3). 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
4). 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.
f. Protects adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for
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surface water drainage" soundand sightbuffers, 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.
7. Variance:
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. Due to the topography of the site, the
construction of the storm water pond in the primary zone is a reasonable request.
b. The conditions upon which a petition for a variance is based are not applicable,
generally, to other property within the same zoning classification because of the
topography of the property.
c. The purpose of the variation is not based upon a desire to increase the value or
income potential of the parcel of land, but to locate the storm water pond in a logical
location on the site.
d. The alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self-created hardship, but is due to site
, topography.
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.
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.
8. The planning report #06-34 dated November 21,2006, prepared by Robert Generous, et
aI, is incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDA TION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
Autobahn Motorplex development including the Rezoning of the western portion of the site from
Agricultural Estate District, A2, to Industrial Office Park, lOP; Conditional Use Permit for
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development within the Bluff Creek Corridor with a Variance to locate the storm water pond
within the Bluff Creek primary zone; Conditional Use Permit for multiple buildings (up to 14)
on one parcel; and Site Plan Approval for 12 buildings (one clubhouse/museum building and 11
storage buildings totaling approximately 150,000 square feet of building area.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this 21 st day of November, 2006.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Its Chairman
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
That part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 116, Range 23, West of the
5th Principal Meridian described as follows:
Beginning at the Northeast comer of said Southeast Quarter thence on an assumed
bearing of North 89 degrees 00 minutes 25 seconds West along the North line of said
Southeast Quarter a distance of 2614.22 feet to the Northwest comer of said Southeast
Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 59 minutes 45 seconds East along the west line of said
Southeast Quarter a distance of 1766.11 feet; thence North 56 degrees 57 minutes 24
seconds East a distance of 669.01 feet; thence South 33 degrees 02 minutes 36 seconds
East a distance of 39.63 feet; thence Northeasterly along a non-tangential curce concave
to the Northwest having a radius of 1859.86 feet; a chord bearing North 49 degrees 43
minutes 26 seconds East of 394.93 feet; thence North 56 degrees 57 minutes 24 seconds
east, not to last described curve a distance of 323.97 feet; thence South 35 degrees 03
minutes 24 seconds West a distance of 22.98 feet; thence Southwesterly 120.34 feet along
a tangential curve to the right having a radius of 1959.86 feet; thence North 57 degrees 57
minutes 24 seconds East not tangent to the last described curve a distance of 1319.26 feet;
thence North 33 degrees 02 minutes 36 seconds West a distance of 12.50 feet; thence
North 56 degrees 57 minutes 24 seconds East a distance of 495.70 feet to the East line of
said Section 15; thence North 1 degree 15 minutes 22 seconds West a distance of 72.51
feel along the east line of said Section 15 to the point of beginning, according to the
Government Survey thereof,. Subject to easement for County State Aid Highway 17.
EXCEPT which lies Westerly of Bluff Creek, the centerline of said creek described as
follows:
Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township
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116, Range 23 West of the 5th principal Meridian; thence on an assumed bearing of South
89 degrees 00 minutes 25 seconds East, along the North line of said Southeast Quarter, a
distance of 718.45 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be described: thence
South 03 degrees 14 minutes 54 seconds West, a distance of 12.34 feet; thence South 12
degrees 17 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 18.26 feet; thence South 86 degrees 42
minutes 32 seconds East, a distance of 66.41 feet; thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes 26
seconds East, a distance of 10.09 feet; thence South 26 degrees 53 minutes 49 seconds
East, a distance of 11.25 feet; thence South 04 degrees 40 minutes 40 seconds East, a
distance of 71.53 feet; thence South 08 degrees 34 minutes 33 seconds West, a distance
of 513.32 feet; thence South 01 degrees 27 minutes 58 seconds East, a distance of 148.78
feet; thence South 08 degrees 14 minutes 13 seconds West, a distance of 114.78 seconds;
thence South 30 degrees 49 minutes 36 seconds West, a distance of 256.50 feet; thence
South 30 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds West, a distance of 95.70 feet; thence South 22
degrees 09 minutes 40 seconds East, a distance of 29.71 feet; thence South 10 degrees 54
minutes 04 seconds West, a distance of 55.44 feet; thence South 14 degrees 39 minutes
10 seconds East, a distance of 15.14 feet; thence South 22 degrees 30 minutes 14 seconds
. West; a.distance of 33.54 feet; thence South 08 degrees36 minutes 50 seconds West, a
distance of 40.11 feet; thence South 10 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds West, a distance
of16.30 feet; thence South 33 degrees 58 minutes 55 seconds East, a distance of 3.27 feet
to the point on the Northerly line of the Milwaukee, St. Paul and pacific Railroad, said
point a distance of 586.57 feet Northeasterly of the Southwest comer of the above
described property, as measured along said Northerly Railroad line, and said line ther
terminating.
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 116
Range 23 West of the 5th Principal Meridian described as:
Beginning in the Southeast comer of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter;
thence on an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 00 minutes 25 seconds West along the
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south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 747.57 feet;
thence North 35 degrees 03 minutes 24 seconds East, a distance of 1.50 feet; thence
Northeasterly 1042.48 feet along a tangential curve to the right having a radius of 2814.79
feet to the East line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 00
degrees 24 minutes 06 seconds East along the East line of said Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter a distance of 738.57 feet to the point of beginning, according to
Government Survey thereof. Subject to easement for County State Aid Highway No. 17.
Torrens Certificate No 24463
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Planning Case No. ()(o-:3(f
CITY OFCHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard - P.O, Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 - (952) 227-1100
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
Owner Name and Address:
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NOTE: Consultation with City staff is reQuired prior to submittal, including review of development
plans
Email:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
X Conditional Use Permit (CUP) i.;).. ~e:o
Temporary Sales Permi!
Interim Use Permit (IUP)
Vacation of Right-of~Way/Easements (VAG)
X Variance (VAR) d.OO
Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP) ;J'75
Non~conforming Use Permit
Planned Unit Development"
Zoning Appeal
Rezoning
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
X Notification Sign- $200
(City to install and remove)
Subdivision"
X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attomey Cost'"'"
- $50 CUP/SPRNACNARlWAP/Metes & Bounds
- $450 Minor SUB
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TOT At FEE $ L/, d-- '75 ;;-- pel c t:.::#:.. So "3'7
X Site Plan Review (SPRt ISo,oCO :5Cj++
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An additional fee of $3.00 per addr~s within the public hearing notification area will be invoiced to the applicant
prior to the public hearing.
*Sixteen (16) full-size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8%" X 11"
reduced copy for each plan sheet along with a digital CODY in TIFF-Group 4 (*.tif) format.
**Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shan be charged for
each application.
SCANNED
PROJECT NAME:
LOCATION:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
TOTAL ACREAGE:
REQUESTED ZONING:
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION:
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION:
REASON FOR REQUEST:
NO
WETLANDS PRESENT:
PRESENT ZONING:
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicabJe City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the
Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible tor complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
the City stwuld contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership
(either copy of Owner's Duplicate CertifICate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person
to make this application and the fee owner has also signed this application.
I wt!l keep myselfintormed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understalidthat additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
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SCANNED
Autobahn MotorPlex Project Narrative
Planned use of property:
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The facility consists of approximately 38 acres with ~ 13.5 being used for building. The
facility will consist of multiple buildings with the frontage road, Audubon Rd, having
two 2 acre lots that will be developed as office/warehouse units. The road entering into
the property will be a private road and will serve as the only entrance into the property
campus. The elevation drops significantly from the road level (approximately 30 feet)
which will shelter the storage condominiums from public view. The emphasis in the
complex is on aesthetics, quality construction, privacy and security.
The planned use will primarily be high-end storage condominiums and will be built in
phases, starting with the Club-House and buildings surrounding the Club-House. We are
building in phases so to give our individual customers what they need in amount and
configuration of storage space. The site will consist of multiple buildings, each with
sprinkler fire protection and digital security cameras as well as individual unit web-cam
security access through the facilities web site. Different and better than any other site built
or being built, these buildings will have significantly upgraded amenities that will not
only set it apart but will aid in the projects success. We are well financed and our
customers/members tend to be people with high-end vehicles looking for a safe, secure
and upscale place to keep the vehicles and share their passion with other like minded
individuals. Our use is extremely clean and environmentally friendly that values the
natural beauty that the location brings.
The major differences between Autobahn MotorPlex (AMP) and any other storage
facility in the area is the quality and location.
AMP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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<15 min
In- floor heat
Sprinkled building
Web cam security in unit
Wash down bay
Club House
Motorsport Events thru-out yr
Museum
Bathroom
Mechanics on-site
Concierge desk and website
Time from downtown Minneapolis
Competition
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Additionally, their buildings are steel sided plain structures and ours will have a
significantly upscale finish to them (see club house option which will carry the theme to
all of the buildings). The Club House will also be used as an automotive museum and a
warehouse showroom serving the needs ofthe condominium owners.
There is a growing trend throughout the United States and in fact internationally for the
kind of facility that I am building. The following link is a Forbes article regarding the
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trend and what 1 am doing (I am mentioned in the latter part of the article). When you
read the article, you will notice that it's focused on "driving track country clubs"; while
we are building a storage location in .Chanhassen, it is linked to what I am doing in
another location in the State. This is the link and I've also cut and pasted the article at the
end of this document for your convenience.
http://www.forbesautos.com/news/ features/2006/racing_ clubs.html
Facility description:
The facility consists of approximately 38 acres with ~ 13.5 being used for building. The
facility will consist of multiple buildings with the frontage road, Audubon Rd, having
two 2 acre lots that will be developed as office/warehouse units. The road entering into
the property will be a private road and will serve as the only entrance into the property
campus. The elevation drops significantly from the road level (approximately 30 feet)
which will shelter the storage condominiums from public view. The emphasis in the
complex is on aesthetics, quality construction, privacy and security. The complex will
have multiple buildings with approximately 150,000 sq ft under roof It will be gated and
fenced with the planned look as follows: ., ·
And fence design being of aluminum or steel construction and looking close to this:
Access to the campus will be regulated by gated checkpoint using both remote controls
and a permanent keypad. Both the Fire Department and Police Department will be given
controllers and access codes for entry into the facilities. The facility will be manned
during normal business hours.
As stated earlier the facility will have multiple buildings with the following approximate
architectural themes:
The facility will have significant restrictive covenants that will restrict/limit the owners
from being able to store hazardous and flammable items as well as limit any outside
parking. The restrictive covenants and contract are currently being drafted by an
experienced storage condominium attorney.
Description of operation
The facility is primarily, secured private garage condominiums which allow the owners
access at any time. However, the Club-House will only be open during normal business
hrs (i.e. 7am till 8pm). The Club-House will primarily be for the convenience of the
owners, but will occasionally be used for meeting (i.e. Porsche Club, BMW Club, and
Corporate Meetings). The Club-House is designed in a Museum display setting for
prominent automobiles. The plan is for the ability to display 16 vehicles in the museum
portion of the Club-House. This museum is not open to the public and is for the
enjoyment of the club members. Additional planned amenities are a dedicated common
"vehicle wash down" bay for use by our members, thus avoiding the need for drains in
each of the units.
Parkin!!:
I am applying for proof of parking. Given that the entire idea of this facility is to store
your vehicles, we do not anticipate much need for parking. In the site plan drawings
submitted, you will fmd a greater number of parking spaces identified than is required by
the City. My request is that we simply do not stripe the parking spots except for around
the Club-House.
Car News and Reviews
Published on 08/01/2006
How to Drive More than 100 mph and Not Get Busted
by Andrius Mikonis
ForbesAutos.com
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CHICAGO - Do you have a fast car but nowhere to take it out and see what it will do? A driving country
club may be coming to a metropolitan area near you.
Think golf-country-club amenities but with a racetrack instead of links. It's a place close to home where
members can go to exercise their cars and driving abilities in a safe environment without worrying about
speed traps. Most importantly, this is not professional racing, but somewhere to drive as fast as you'd like,
as often as you'd like.
A vintage Porsche races on the Autobahn Country Club's South Circuit.
The idea has evolved over the last few years, with four clubs already open and more on the way.
Established clubs are attracting everyone from professional drivers and race-car builders to car enthusiasts.
The only qualifications members need are a fast car, driving certification to be determined by the facility and,
of course, you have to pay to play.
The key here is the club component, setting these businesses apart from the traditional racetrack venue by
offering regular on-track driving opportunities without having to join a sanctioning body or wait for special
events. This most often takes the form of a country-club model, where members pay an initiation fee and
annual dues for track access as well as use of a clubhouse and related facilities.
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A prime example is the Autobahn Country Club (ACC), which opened in spring 2005 in Joliet, III., and is a
one-hour drive from downtown Chicago. "It's the first purpose-built club of its kind," said founder and
president Mark Basso. 'We're getting a lot of interest from around the country."
The carefully landscaped 3.57-mile road course winds around 320
acres. Construction on a larger clubhouse with a car museum starts in
April to supplement the Autobahn's current building. Members can also
lease trackside lots to build their own garages and spectator buildings.
This feature is in its third phase, with some 36 already leased in the first
two. Each one is fancier than the last, with "pool tables, custom
kitchens, even art collections," according to Basso.
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And men aren't the only ones having all the fun at these clubs. Three
primary members are women. Steve Wagner, one of the four founders
of the ACC, says there are several members' wives, almost a dozen by
his estimate, who come out and drive on a regular basis.
Developer Matt Page, who is breaking ground in July on a 1 ,600-acre site near Dallas, says his Racers
Ranch country club will feature a combination of Old English architecture and "the look of a Kentucky horse
farm." Even garage facilities will resemble stables. There will be an actual equestrian center and 40 five-acre
home sites for a true country-ranch-Iiving experience. Page wants the club to feel more like an exclusive and
relaxing retreat than a racetrack. Truck access to the paddock will be through a separate entrance to keep
the operations behind the scenes. A high level of service, including a concierge, will be this club's hallmark.
A quite different club idea is the Miller Motorsports Park, which opened this spring near Salt Lake City. Alan
Wilson, who designed Autobahn and many other tracks worldwide, said this setup is based on drivers' clubs
at the Goodwood and Silverstone tracks in England and the Sports Car Club of South Africa - which he
says are "great social places where at any time you could bump into
Formula One drivers."
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Operation:
Autobahn Country Club
Joliet, Ill.
Annual Fee: $3,000
Contact: 815/722-2223
autobahnmb@comcast. net
Miller ~otorsports Park
Tooele, Utah
Annual Fee: $1,600 to
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Contact: 801/563-4175
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Motorsport Ranch
Cresson, Texas
Annual Fee: $1,158
Contact: 817/512-3162
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The Miller Motorsports Park track holds sanctioned races - several
organizations have already signed on - and also has a private club
with a core membership. It will also be open to credentialed
members of the visiting race. Home club members not only have
ample track use but also free spectator access during races, where
they are able to meet and socialize with the incoming group. "The
idea is to mix and match elements of motorsports," explained
Wilson.
Autobahn management feels that opening the private club to car
shows is important for business, and hence plans to allow public
access to its car museum. "It adds to the excitement of the racetrack
atmosphere, but the members will always have a private area to
retreat to," Basso said.
info@motorsportranch.com
VIRginia International
Raceway Motorsport
Country Club
Alton, Va.
AnnuaIFee:$21VOfor
Virginia/North Carolina
residents; $1,200 all other
state residents
Contact: 434/822-7700
The annual fees differ between each club. Racers can expect to spend $3,000 annually at the Autobahn
Country Club; $100 to $175 per month at the VIRginia International Raceway (VIR); and $50 to $75 per
month at Motorsport Ranch. Also, the VIR and Motorsport Ranch have additional charges for usage by day
or half hour, respectively, while the ACC does not. Most of the clubs in development have pricing posted to
pre-sell memberships.
"Members are on their own as far as insurance coverage if they wreck their cars, but they are covered as
participants under the club's liability insurance," Basso said.
The main attraction at all these clubs is a road-racing course, though some of the clubs will offer other
driving venues such as kart tracks, skid pads and, less commonly, drag strips and off-road trails. Autobahn
is putting the finishing touches on its Wilson-designed half-mile kart track this spring; it's 30 feet wide, so it's
also suitable for autocross events.
Though driver certification is required by all, typically these tracks are designed with safety in mind, because
a wide variety of skill levels will be accommodated. This means ample room to run off the track without
hitting anything as well as limiting speeds by keeping the length of the straightaways relatively short. Matt
Page, who has also brought Alan Wilson on board, says he wants to have a longer straightaway on one of
the courses for only the most competent drivers, as this will be useful for manufacturers that might rent the
track for testing. "Everything will be built to Sports Car Club of America standards," Page said. "Safety is
first."
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Alpine Motorsports Club
Saylorsburg, Pa.
Contact: 800/795-2638
dsmith@lusa.com
Look for it: Construction
begins in 2007.
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Another feature nearly all of these clubs possess is a track with
multiple configurations, allowing club members to drive simultaneously
and independently while another group can rent another part of the
track. You'll see anything from street cars to vintage race cars to
motorcycles. Page said he wants to "celebrate all kinds of motorized
vehicles," and he wants to make room for "gearheads with muscle cars,
even Model Ts."
All of these racing clubs run in much the same way, by grouping similar
vehicles and drivers together to go out on the track for a predetermined
length of time, then the next group goes out. Occasionally, there might
be timed racing. Rental customers include car clubs looking for track
time; sanctioned organizations holding races; manufacturers for
testing, consumer events or training employees; and corporate clients
looking for an activity. 'We sold out every weekend and 60 percent of
the weekdays," Basso said of the first season. "It takes the burden off
the members to have to cover all the operating costs."
Location is an important consideration. Back in 2000, the scenic 3.27-
mile road course of the Virginia International Raceway was resurrected
after a long hiatus and reopened as America's first driving country
club. However, it is billed as a resort destination catering to both in-
state and out-of-state members. The advantage of a club like the
Autobahn is its proximity to a major city - the club is 49 miles from
Chicago. "You can leave the office at noon, get an afternoon of driving
in and still be home for dinner," Basso said.
Metro Minneapolis
Contact: Bruno Silikowski
bsilikowski
@autobahnmotorplex.com
Look for it: Construction
date TBA :::
Club Motorsports
Tamworth, NH
Contact: 603/437-3278
Look for it: Construction
date TBA
New Jersey Motorsports
Park
Millville, NJ.
Look for it: Spring 2007
Racers Ranch
Dallas area
Contact: 214/718-1247
straight8llc@hotmail.com
Look for it: Construction
began July 11, 2006.
The future Alpine Motorsports Club may have one of the best locations, situated 75 miles from both New
York City and Philadelphia. The 360-acre site in the Pocono Mountains will feature a four-mile bourse with
220 feet of elevation changes. Alan Wilson designed the circuit with nine different configurations. All the
ingredients for a perfect driving country club are there; one novel idea is encouraging members to form
"driving groups" who can rent a section of the track to race amongst themselves. Already years into the
planning, Alpine will break ground early next year.
Bruno Silikowski found a different approach to the proximity problem. His Autobahn Motorplex, located 15
minutes from downtown Minneapolis, is a 37-acre site that will not have a track, but will have a clubhouse as
well as secure, heated storage condos that members can purchase - and depreciate - to garage their
racing and other special cars. Silikowski is scouting some potential track locations further out of town, but in
the meantime members will have use of on-site facilities for car maintenance, with techs both ~n-~taff and
visiting, as well as a concierge to help make arrangements. They will host events like car shows and SCCA
meetings, and they will offer a place for like-minded enthusiasts to mingle and watch televised races. "It will
be the mecca of motorsports in Minneapolis," said Silikowski.
Alan Wilson thinks noise is the biggest problem with getting a new club built in a populated area these days.
"The noise issue doesn't have to be a necessity," he said, pointing out that most recreational drivers won't
see any difference driving a car on the track with a muffed exhaust. 'These clubs will evolve, and without the
noise will no longer be a negative to the surrounding area. Then they will be more socially acceptable."
The demand is there. Autobahn has sold out individual memberships and has started a waiting list. Only six
corporate memberships remain available. 'We're growing like cra'Z)f," said Basso.
Autobahn MotorPlex
Architectural narrative
This document is an addendum to the project narrative.
The entire platted lot area of this development is 1,648,253 Sq. Ft. with a 50' elevation
drop from Audubon Road to the wetlands. The development proposal is for 175,763 Sq.
Ft. of building area and 275,632 Sq Ft of paved area. The hard surface coverage of the
upland.area is 47%, with the balance being green space & natural areas.
Development layout & building design intent is for creating a sense of community
amongst the association members. One aspect of accomplishing this is by dividing the
building square footage into 14 relatively small buildings that fit in & follow the lot
contours as opposed to 2 or 3 large sprawling buildings. A carriage house look is being
created that will have a continuity of purpose and architectural theme (see attached
drawings) but with a variety of trim detail and colors that will create uniqueness.
The buildings will have gabled roofs, the roof pitches will range from 3/12 pitch to 8/12.
Substantial eave & gable overhangs shall be incorporated into each building design with
highlighted fascia features. Walls and roofs are to be highlighted to create a European
village feel. Features shall include roof cupolas, cross buck style decorative doors and
loft doors, enhanced door and window trims and gable louvers. Fa<;ade areas of buildings
will have wainscots which consist of stone or brick in natural color tones (see samples).
Roof finishes shall be of pre painted steel, steel to be commercial quality with a minimum
thickness of .019". Paint finish to be Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 brand with a 35 year
warranty (see samples). Wall finishes will be painted, fibrous cement board siding (James
Hardi siding) or stucco (see samples).
Architectural variety will be achieved by varying roof pitches, fascia highlight features,
cupola style variation and by varying door, window, louver and loft door size and
quantity. Architectural variety will be enhanced by building placement on property; floor
elevations of buildings vary as much as 25' with some buildings tucked into hill sides to
enhance variety.
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To: Lori Haak, City of Chanhassen
From: Bruno Silikowski, Mutual Investments LLC
RE: Variance Justification - Autobahn MotorPlex Site
This memo supports our appeal for a change or variance to the City suggested Bluff
Creek Overlay Line (BCOL). The only change that we are requesting is that instead of
using the 908 foot contour elevation we use the 906 elevation. This change results in
an extremely little difference in land within the BCOL (see elevation contour map)
throughout the General Mills site and our land but does allow low land on our site to be
used for ponding. Additionally, there is no impact on the wetland boundaries on either
site.
The low area on our land includes an incidental wetland. It is man-made and its genesis
is a result of grading that was done on the site back in 1988-1989 timeframe (Sathre
owned the site at that time, so we know this to be fact). If the appeal is agreed upon,
we will only use the difference in the land for ponding purposes and it will, within 2-3
years, take on similar characteristics as the pond/wetland to the north.
This area is by far the most reasonable location to place the ponding; it is the lowest
point that can be used and this is where the water naturally flows. This ponding point is
also the closest natural location that would allow the water coming from the railroad
track to be channeled, in fact that water also flow to the area requested.
This memo also demonstrates that the best place for the pond is where the incidental
wetland is located, adjacent to the main wetland basin. There are many reasons but the
most important are a natural water flow, better water quality entering the Bluff Creek,
higher quality pond aesthetics, and significantly increased expenses for engineering
work, excavating, grading, build ability, and piping.
In summary, changing the BCOL from the 908 to 906 elevation is the most reasonable
solution for ponding on this site. The only use for the land difference will be for ponding.
Additional improvements to the BCOL could also be gifted, such as but not limited to
additional plantings adjacent to existing wetland complex within the BCOL. We would
coordinate with an Environmental Engineer to determine appropriate improvements to
the wetland boundaries and upland to expand or enhance the existing wildlife habitat. We
would propose to do this in cooperation with General Mills to provide a more
comprehensive improvement plan.
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Sec. 20-58 General conditions for granting a variance-
(1) There is undue hardship; it is not being able to use the area of the property
where the storm water naturally flows. Reason being the area is currently
within the BCOL primary line, and ponding is not allowed within the BCOL.
Additional undue hardship is; that the next most logical place to put a storm
water pond is along western upland slopes. This is not only a poor place to
put the pond from the standpoint of water flow but also from an engineering
standpoint (least structurally sound - being placed on a slope) and the storm
water won't be filtered as much through the wetland before flowing into the
Bluff Creek. Also, flow from existing gullies will not be able to be treated
prior to it entering the BCOL.
(2) The topography of this parcel makes this property quite different than the
surrounding properties, bowl shaped. The overland flow on the site is largely
from the east towards the west/northwest lowest. Currently, much of the flow
is being directly to the incidental wetland area by actively eroding gullies.
This incidental wetland area is where we are requesting a pond to be placed.
(3) The variance is requested because it is the most reasonable solution to storm
water ponding on this site. It would be the most structurally stable pond
location, provide maximum filtering of the storm water and be in the place
where the water is naturally flowing.
(4) As stated above, the topography of this parcel makes for a natural storm water
ponding location.
(5) The opposite would occur, placing the ponding on this location will provide
maximum filtering for the storm water thus improving the water quality
entering the Bluff Creek.
(6) If anything, the approval of this variance will enhance the quality of life for
the surrounding neighbors, ecology and wildlife.
Variance Justification on the 8200 Audubon Road ProDerty.
Storm water ponding is always a necessary challenge as a part of the development to
protect downstream waterbodies and is somewhat of a peculiar problem on this site. The
main body of the site slopes mostly from the east towards theW est, however there is a
higher area in the western portion of the site that drains back to the East creating a bowl
shape where the storm water naturally settles in the lowest part of the property. In fact,
this presents a natural place where the storm water ponding begs to be. Unfortunately,
~25% of the needed storm water ponding falls within the Bluff Creek Overlay, but is still
outside the defined wetland boundary, thus requiring a variance for the proposed solution.
Striving to create a ponding area that provides the best rate and quality control for all
runoff from this site prior to reaching the wetlands abutting Bluff Creek while using the
existing topography of the land we worked with City staff and have researched three
options for dealing with the storm water ponding;
1. West most pond site; engineering wise it is a volatile structure and least
structurally sound because of being built on the side of a hill. Of the options, due
to it's proximity to the creek it will also provide the least amount of filtering of
the on site storm water discharge from the pond through the wetland before
entering Bluff Creek. This pond would provide no treatment or control for the
existing off site runoff from the railroad property to the South which is currently
eroding two gullies across our site and into the wetland.
2. Moving the proposed ponding site as far out of the Bluff Creek Overlay as
possible pushes the pond uphill constraining the available storage volume and
yields less in positive control of storm water runoff rate and volume. The pond is
proposed to be excavated as deep as possible given the water table of the wetland.
This plan which reduces the available storage volume would require us to divert
the existing water coming from the two points of the railroad property south of us
directly into the wetland, hence not treating or controlling this storm water runoff
prior to being dumped into the wetland. This is less than a good plan.
3. The best and most reasonable plan is to allow the storm water pond to be built at
the lowest point on the property; this is where the majority of the on site water
along with considerable water from the South currently flows. This proposed
location uses the existing topography adjacent to the wetland to create a pond of a
size that would meet the City and Watershed requirements for quality and rate
control, Additionally, this would allow the water coming from the railroad
property through the two existing gullies to be directed, treated, and controlled in
the proposed pond before discharging to the wetland and Bluff Creek. In this
proposal ~ 75% ofthe pond will be located outside the BCOL. We are requesting
a variance for the remaining portion of the pond that is proposed within the
BCOL. We believe that within a couple of years that this pond would look like
and take on the characteristics of the existing wetland/pond area directly adjacent
to this same wetland complex to the North.
Private entry road
This site has prior approval on the entry to the property shown in the sketches and by the
physical "curb cut" on the property. We examined the option of moving the entry of the
road to coincide with intersection at the North end of the property. This is not a feasible
location due to the high degree of sloping on that North section of the property, shown in
the attached engineering drawing. The road plan as submitted utilizing the existing curb
cut is what our plan is based on.
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Generous, Bob
From: Jon Uon @marketwiseagservices.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 25,200612:13 PM
To: Generous, Bob
Subject: Question on Proposed Development
Bob,
Thank you for taking a few minutes to visit with me on the phone earlier today regarding the proposed
development on Audubon Road. I went to the city's website for some additional information which was very
helpful.
Once I read that I went to the developer's website and there was a story on their site about their plans (see
below). They are a "race car" and car enthusiast organization and the target market for this type of facility is "race
and specialty" cars. The website says they plan to have car shows on the site as well. Cars of that type normally
have modified exhaust systems to create that loud sound from the pipes.
This raises noise concerns. As you know, this proposed facility would border a natural park like area which is
zoned as an agricultural area. The area is lined with homes on the entire west side and a community bike trail on
the west side of the wetlands. There is nothing between this proposed site and those homes and the bike path.
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This proposed facility would hold hundreds of race cars which would be coming and going at ,all hours of day and
night. Also those cars could be loaded and unloaded from trucks and trailers, etc. I am sure car shows being
held on site would also contribute heavily to the noise. We all know that show cars normally have'lotJd pipes and
often loud stereo systems.
Would earthen berms be required like the city required from the General Mills expansion thatadjoins this site?
Perhaps the berms of the same elevation, with similar plantings on top could be extended from the General Mills
site south along the back of this site to block sound and try to preserve some natural look of the area. ,They could
put the fence they have in their plans inside the berm and tree line as well.
One part of the proposed facility comes a long way west along the railroad tracks. Perhaps the facility could be
kept toward the east along Audubon and not come as far west down along the railroad track. This would keep the
noise a little further away from the homes.
Maybe a nice combination of berms and keeping the buildings a little further from residential homes would work in
keeping the noise down.
Thank you for your time.
Jon Day
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Bruno Silikowski found a different approach to the proximity problem. His Autobahn Motorplex,
located 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, is a 37-acre site that will not have a track, but will
have a clubhouse as well as secure, heated storage condos that members can purchase - and depreciate
- to garage their racing and other special cars.
"It will be the mecca of motorsports in Minneapolis," said Silikowski.
Alan Wilson thinks noise is the biggest problem with getting a new club built in a populated area these
days. "The noise issue doesn't have to be a necessity," he said, pointing out that most recreational
drivers won't see any difference driving a car on the track with a muffed exhaust. "These clubs will
10/25/2006
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evolve, and without the noise will no longer be a negative to the surrounding area. Then they will be
more socially acceptable."
The demand is there. Autobahn has sold out individual memberships and has started a waiting list. Only
six corporate memberships remain available. "We're growing like crazy," said Basso
10/25/2006
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Generous, Bob
From: Bcheezwiz@aol.com
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 11 :34 PM
To: Generous, Bob
Subject: Planning Case 06-34, NO WAY!
Dear Bob,
I live at 8123 Stone Creek Drive.
I very much enjoy the land that is currently being targeted for rezoning and wetland alteration.
I am totally against this project and would like to know how to stop it. What are our rights? Who on the city council
needs to be contacted?
Why would we want to fill in wetlands just to store cars? This is crazy. Why doesn't Mr. Silikowski build this in
Plymouth behind his own house?
I am fully prepared to rally the neighbors against this. I believe this will drive the value of our house straight
DOWN.
This will be a huge eye sore. With all of the construction going around our area, do we really need this?
Thanks for your reply
Brian Guthrie
11/1312006
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Generous, Bob
From: Jon Oon@marketwiseagservices.com]
Sent: Friday, November 10, 20061:07 PM
To: Generous, Bob
Subject: Autobahn Motorplex Questions
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Red
Hi Bob,
I was just looking at the website and had a few more questions. Is it OK for me to ask you for information about
this, or is there someone else I should go to at the city?
. Have you received a photograph of the proposed buildings? I have been looking on the site and have not
seen them yet.
. Is there any idea how much these units will sell for? What happens if they don't sell all the units? How would
the city ever "re-develop" this land if this idea fails?
. How many jobs will this create in Chanhassen?
. What type of tax revenue would the city gain from this project? If possible I was wondering if I could find out
what the revenue for the city would be per unit.
. If I wanted to look at the Planning Commissions review and conditions of the General Mills/Pillsbury"
expansion that extended into this same general area behind our homes, how can I get access to. that?
. Finally, if you can look at the photo below. It contains an aerial photograph of the land from the Carver : .
County website. It shows where the current ponds are back here and the trees. Can you send us an image
back thatwould show what trees would be destroyed andwhat happens to the second pond? J don't'seea'
second pond on their drawing.
11/13/2006
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Jon Day
8229 Stone Creek Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
11/14/2006
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Mission Statement: To provide leadership in conservation and teach stewardship of the soil, water, and related
resources throUKh a balanced, cooperative prOKram that protects, restores, and improves those resources.
April 21, 2006
Robert Generous
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Autobahn Motorplex
Mr. Generous:
The SWCD has taken the opportunity to review the Autobahn Motorplex. Please review and
consider the following comments and suggestions regarding the SWPPP.and erosion control and
sediment controls.
SWPPP
1 - A Storm water pollution preventive plan (SWPPP) will need to be developed for the site and
approved prior to issuing a permit. Our office would like to receive and review the SWPPP once
it is developed and comment for the city.
Erosion Control
1. It should be noted on the plan that energy dissipation is needed on all inlets and outlets
within 24 hours of installation.
Sediment Control
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1. Curbside inlet control were identified on the plan, but it should be noted that other proven
methods are out there that work better. (Hay bales are not a proven method) Wimco-
type, or other comparable inlet controls should be used and installed within 24 hours of
installation of the inlets.
2. The proposed temporary storm water ponds needs a detail showing a temporary outlet for
these ponds. Also, how will water reach the storm water pond during construction - it
should be noted that all areas should be positive graded to the storm water pond.
3. All perimeter controls that will be placed need to follow the cities specification in
specific areas. The perimeter controls should be inspected by the city and the SWCD
prior to grading.
4. Temporary seeding of stockpiles will be required if left exposed for more than 14 days -
these requirements will need to be spelled out in the SWPPP.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Storm water Management
1. An adequate easement for pond access for maintenance purposes is needed and
should be shown on the plan.
I would like to be invited to the Pre-con meeting prior to starting the project to be introduced to
the players ofthe project.
If there are any questions or ifI can be of further assistance please contact the SWCD office.
Sincerely,
Chip Hentges
Conservation Technician
c. Lori Haak, City of Chanhassen (email)
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING CASE NO. 06-34
NOTICE IS HEREBY GWEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a
public hearing on Tuesday, November 21,2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in
Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for
Rezoning of the western portion of the site from Agricultural Estate District, A2, to Industrial
Office Park, lOP; Conditional Use Permit for development within the Bluff Creek Corridor;
Conditional Use Permit for multiple buildings (up to 14) on one parcel; Site Plan Approval for
12 buildings (one clubhouse/museum building and 11 storage buildings totaling approximately
175,000 square feet of building area); a Wetland Alteration Permit to fill wetlands on site; and a
Variance to locate the storm water pond within the Bluff Creek primary zone on property located
on the west side of Audubon Road north of the Twin Cities and Western Railroad - AUTOBAHN
MOTORPLEX. Applicant: Bruno J. Silikowski.
A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review on the City's web
site at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/serv/olan/06-34.html or at City Hall during regular business
hours. All interested persons are invitedto attend this public hearing and express their opinions
with respect to this proposal.
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
Email: bgenerous@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Phone: 952-227-1131
(publish in the Chanhassen Villager on November 9, 2006)
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
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COUNTY OF CARVER )
I, Karen J. Engelhardt, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes that she is and was on
November 9, 2006, the duly qualified and acting Deputy Clerk of the City of Chanhassen,
Minnesota; that on said date she caused to be mailed a copy of the attached notice of Public
Hearing for Autobahn Motorplex - Planning Case No. 06-34 to the persons named on
attached Exhibit "A", by enclosing a copy of said notice in an envelope addressed to such owner,
and depositing the envelopes addressed to all such owners in the United States mail with postage
fully prepaid thereon; that the names and addresses of such owners were those appearing as such
by the records of the County Treasurer, Carver County, Minnesota, and by other appropriate
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Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd.
Notice of Public Hearing
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. This hearing may not
start until later in the evening, depending on the order of the aaenda.
Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd
Date & Time:
Date & Time:
City Hal
Request for Rezoning of the western portion of the site from
Agricultural Estate District, A2., to Industrial Office Park, lOP;
Conditional Use Permit for development within the Bluff Creek
Corridor; Conditional Use Permit for multiple buildings (up to 14) on
one parcel; Site Plan Approval for 12 buildings (one
clubhouse/museum building and 11 storage buildings totaling
approximately 175,000 square feet of building area); a Wetland
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storm water pond within the Bluff Creek primary zone: AUTOBAHN
MOTORPLEX - Plannina Case 06-34.
Location
Proposal
City Hall Counci
Request for Rezoning of the western portion of the site from
Agricultural Estate District, A2., to Industrial Office Park, lOP;
Conditional Use Permit for development within the Bluff Creek
Corridor; Conditional Use Permit for multiple buildings (up to 14) on
one parcel; Site Plan Approval for 12 buildings (one
clubhouse/museum building and 11 storage buildings totaling
approximately 175,000 square feet of building area); a Wetland
Alteration Permit to fill wetlands on site; and a Variance to locate the
storm water pond within the Bluff Creek primary zone: AUTOBAHN
MOTORPLEX - Planning Case 06-34.
Bruno J. Silikowski
Location
Proposa
Bruno J. Silikowski
West side of Audubon Road north of Twin Cities & Western Railroad
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about
this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the public
hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed projlact.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses the
project.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit the City's
projects web page at:
www.cLchanhassen.mn.us/serv/plan/06-34.html. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact Bob Generous by email
at baenerous@cLchanhassen.mn.us or by phone aI952-227-1131. If
you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have one
copy to the department in advance of the meeting. Staff will provide
copies to the Commission. The staff report for this item will be
available online on the project web site listed above the
Thursda rior to the PlanninQ Commission meetina.
~ Iicant:
Property
Location
What Happens
at the Meeting
Questions &
Comments
West side of Audubon Road north of Twin Cities & Western Railroad
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about
this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the public
hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses the
project.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit the City's
projects web page at:
www.cLchanhassen.mn.us/serv/plan/06-34.html. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact Bob Generous byemail
at baenerous@cLchanhassen.mn.us or by phone at 952-227-1131. If
you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have one
copy to the department in advance of the meeting. Staff will provide
copies to the Commission. The staff report for this item will be
available online on the project web site listed above the
Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
Applicant:
What Happens
at the Meeting
Questions &
Comments:
Property
Location
City Review Procedure:
. Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Wetland Alterations,
Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the
Planning Commission. City ordinances require all property within 500 feet of the subject site to be notified of the
application in writing. Any interested party is invited to attend the meeting.
. Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation.
These reports are available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of
the report and a recommendation. The item will be opened for the pUblic to speak about the proposal as a part of
the hearing process. The Commission will close the public hearing and discuss the item and make a
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple majority vote of the
City Council except rezonings and iand use amendments from residential to commercial/industrial.
. Minnesota State Statute 519.99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant
waives this standard. Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any
person wishing to follow an item through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its
status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
. A neighborhood spokesperson/representative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers
are encouraged to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the
project with any interested person(s).
. Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and
any correspondence regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. If you wish to have
something to be included in the report, please contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification.
City Review Procedure:
. Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Wetland Alterations,
Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a pUblic hearing before the
Planning Commission, City ordinances require all property within 500 feet of the subject site to be notified of the
application in writing. Any interested party is invited to attend the meeting.
. Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation.
These reports are available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of
the report and a recommendation. The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of
the hearing process. The Commission will close the public hearing and discuss the item and make a
recommendation to the City COuncil. The City Council may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple majority vote of the
City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to commercial/industrial.
. Minnesota State Statute 519,99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant
waives this standard. Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any
person wishing to follow an item through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its
status and SCheduling for the City Council meeting.
. A neighborhood spokesperson/representative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers
are encouraged to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the
project with any interested person(s).
. Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and
any correspondence regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. If you wish to have
something to be included in the report, please contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification,
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This map is nejther a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This
map is a compilation of records. information and data located in various city, county, state and federal
offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only.
The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this
map are error free. and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational,
tracking or any other purpose requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in
the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 952.227-1107.
The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 9466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), and
the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly
waives all claims, and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims
~rought by. U,:,er, its employees or agents, or third parties which arise out of the user's access or use of
Disclaimer
This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This
map is a compilation of records, information and data located in various city, county. state and federal
offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only.
The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this
map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational,
tracking or any other purpose requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in
the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 952-227-1107,
The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 9466,03. Subd, 21 (2000). and
the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages. and expressly
waives all claims, and agrees to defend, indemnify. and hold harmless the City from any and all claims
brought by, U,:,er, its employees or agents, or third parties which arise out of the use~s access or use of
Public Hearing Notification Area (500+ feet)
Autobahn Motorplex
Planning Case No. 06-34
City ofChanhassen
SCANNED
ALAN M & TERESA Y JOHNSON
8286 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7414
ANDREW T & CARRIE J SEUBERT
8108 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
BRUCE M & KANDREA D JELLE
1927 CREEKVIEW CT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7418
CHAD J & LAURA LAWRENCE
8162 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
CHRISTOPHER M VERNIER &
8090 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7419
CLYDE H STEPHENS III
8348 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7417
DANIEL L TROST &
8151 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
DAVID A STOCKDALE
7210 GALPIN BLVD
EXCELSIOR, MN 55331-8058
ELIZABETH JEAN CARLSON
1947 CREEKVIEW CT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7418
GREG 0 & BETH M MEISEL
8141 STONE CREEKDR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
ALFRED A IVERSEN
1500 PARK RD
CHANHASS6N, MN 55317-8200
BRENSHELL HOMES INC
4052 OAKLAN 0 ST
ST BONIFACIUS, MN 55375-4538
BUILDING MANAGEMENT GROUP
LLC
1724 LAKE DR W
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-8580
CHANCONGRJEHOVAHS
WITNESSES
7227 BREN LN
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344-4134
CHRISTOPHER N & PAIGE M GILES
8180 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
DANIEL E & KAREN K TRUE
8091 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7419
DANIEL N & JULIE L PFEIFFER
1950 BLUFF VIEW CT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7421
DAVID L OBEE
2060 MAJESTIC WAY
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-9352
GERALD P CORNELL
8345 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7417
HADIANBARGHALAMI&
8381 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7417
ANDREW M & STACEY A LAUSENG
8117 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
BRIAN 0 & ELIZABETH J GUTHRIE
8123 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
CHAD E & LINDA SNELSON
8135 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
CHRISTOPHER A RASMUSSEN &
1929 BLUFF VIEW CT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7421
CHRISTOPHER T &BRENDA M BERG
8269STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN55317-7414
DANIEL J & GWEN M MICHAEL
1944 CREEKVIEW CT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7418
DANIEL R & DONNA L HERNANDEZ
8289 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7414
DOROTHY M SUTTER
1913 CREEKVIEW CT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7418
GLEN P & REBECCA A GAUERKE
8181 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
HARLEY E & ELIZABETH L BERGREN
3330 EDINBOROUGH WAY APT 1611
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435-5919
HAROLD E & BEVARD M SCHRUM
8297 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7414
JEFFREY W & LYNN S T HEITNER
8161 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
LDW PROPERTIES LLC
1340 PARK RD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-9527
MATTHEW WRIGHT &
8126 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
MICHAEL HALEY
1314TMARIGOLDST NW
COON RAPIDS, MN 55448"1092
PARK AVENUE LOFTS LLC
510 1 STAVE N #500
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403-1623
PETER J & ANNE BAKER
1910 BLUFF VIEW CT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7421
RETAIL TECH LLC
1501 PARK RD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-9520
ROBERT C & PAMELA J DEDIC
8377 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7417
STEVEN B & PENNY J STORO
8244 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7414
HERAKLES LLC
8345 COMMERCE DR
CHANHASSEN; MN 55317~8427
JON S & LORI A DAY
8229 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7414
MARK J CARLSON &
8330 COMMERCE DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-8426
MCGLYNN BAKERIES INC #366
PO BOX 1113
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1113
MICHAEL J & DARLENE M LEONARD
8129 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
PAUL E & BARBARA D BOWMAN
8272 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7414
RANDAL B TOFTELAND &
8325 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7417
RICHARD C & LISA N HART
8249 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7414
SANDRA J HOUCK
8372 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7417
STEVEN D & SUZANNE R KLOOS
PO BOX 6027
SCHENECTADY, NY 12301-6027
JAY & KATHLEEN PETERSON
8216 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7414
JURGEN W & CAROL A SEEMANN
8401 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7422
MARK L & TIFFANY H ZITZEWITZ
1930 BLUFF VIEW CT
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7421
MICHAEL D & LAURA F WOELFEL
1924 CREEKVIEW CT
CHANHASSEN, MN55317-7418
OSMONICS INC
5951 CLEARWATERDR
HOPKINS, MN55343-8995
PETER & LEAH SWARTZBAUGH
8369 STONE CREEKDR
CHANHASSEN, MN55317-7417
RANDY & KATE MORONEY
8384 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7417
RICHARD M GORRA
8201 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7414
SCOTT ALAN JESSE &
8198 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7416
THE PILLSBURY COMPANY
PO BOX 1113
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1113
THOMAS P& SANDRA J OPHEIM
8305 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7417
TODD T & CARRIE L TRAXLER
8230 STONE CREEK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-7414
TOWNHOMES AT CREEKSIDE ASSN
PO BOX 36
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-0036
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November 21S\ 2006,
Dear Bob Generous, Senior Planner
I will not be able to attend the Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Development
Autobahn MotorPlex. I would like to submit this note to the commission instead.
I would like to thank you for taking the time to come by and see the Proposed Autobahn
MotorPlex project from the backyards here in the neighborhood. Like most folks, I have
most of my money tied up in my home and that is probably the case for most of the city's
employee's and residents. The only hope we have for protection of our property and its
value are our officials. People like you!
I am opposed to two the project in its current configuration.
I am also opposed to rezoning ALL the proposed Ag area into lOP.
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First on the project. I think that the proposed buildings furthest west and south, the two
that require a rezoning of the western portion of the site from A2 to lOP should be
rejected in their current configuration.
The staffstates that rezoning should happen because the "intended use" map shows the
area as planned lOP. Since the intended use for part of the site is lOP that is should just
happen. BUT, the current land zoned A2also falls in the Bluff Creek Primary Overlay
Zone.
The current development does not comply with the direction and intent of the Bluff Creek
Overlay section of the code.
Therefore, I think that there is just as strong a case aqainst rezoning to allow these
building based on their lack of compliance with the Bluff Creek Overlay as there is a
case for rezoning based on planned use.
However,1 am a reasonable resident. IF the project would move toward a more "open
space" plan on the western end and include some higher dirt hills and berms, and
maintaining as many of the trees that I pointed out to you as possible, then maybe the
plan would fit the intent of the Bluff Creek Overlay District.
Like others in the area, we built homes and invested in those homes based on the maps
the city provides and the code behind the lines on those maps. The following map was
scanned off the map received from city hall and it clearly shows that the area currently
zoned AG is also in the Bluff Creek Overlay District.
It also shows that "park and open space" comes virtually right up to the area where the
last building is proposed. Do we really want buildings right in the park area?
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These maps are what people use to make decisions about investing their life savings in
a home. People expect that any development in that Bluff Creek Overlay area is going
to fit into the natural landscape and comply with the intent of that part of the code.
I am sure you know this code inside out. I read it again and in Sec. 20-1552. I made
.~note of the part where it says; "Preservation of the natural conditions found in the
_ zone and to the greatest extent possible, preserving significant resources and
minimizing impacts in the secondary zone through cluster development and other
practices which minimize the removal of veaetation. minimize site aradinQ, and
application of practices found in the city's Best Management Practices Handbook.
It also talks about "Creation of a suitable balance between the amount and arranaement
of open space. landscapinQ. view protection. III protection. and veaetation protection
and the desian and function of man made features. Creation of an interconnected open
space network that preserves migratory patterns for wildlife. Creation of an
interconnected open space network that provides recreational and educational
opportunities for people.
Since this project is not consistent with the goals of the Bluff Creek Overlay, then that
should carry as much weight to NOT re-zone as the intended.use does to rezone.
However, I think a "scaled back" set of the twowestern most buildings, perhaps down to
just one.building or two smaller buildings, could allow for sufficient berms, natural
. plantings, etc to make this project fit the goals of the Bluff Creek project. Also if the trees
.. that adjoiri.the wetlands could be preserVed to help with a screening effect.
If the western end of the project would create a better balance between asphalt and
grass, opehspace and storage buildings, naturallandscaping.andfencing, and would
offer view protection, vegetation protection, in other words comply with the Bluff Creek
Overlay intent, then I could support the project.
I am totally opposed to rezoning ALL the A2 area into lOP. If ANY of the A2 land is
rezoned, it should be limited to JUST THE SITE of the proposed project, not the entire
A2 area as is currently being requested.
There is no reason to re-zone the entire area. includina the current wetlands and the rest
of the Bluff Creek Overlav district into lOP. DoinQ this would could mean that any
prospective buyer of a home alonQ Stone Creek Drive is buvina a home that backs UP to
land that would be zoned lOP. A developer with Qood attorneys could Qet the wetlands
filled in and have a buildinQ put on the site and next thina yOU know there is a bia factorv
or somethinQ out here. Once that entire site moves from A2 to lOP it is a maior hurdle
that has been crossed for further future development. Please limit any rezoninQ of this
area to iust the site of the buildinQs.
Jon Day
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