PC SUM 2007 05 15
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 15,2007
Chairman McDonald called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry McDonald, Kurt Papke, Kevin Dillon, Kathleen Thomas,
Debbie Larson, Mark Undestad and Dan Keefe
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Sharmeen AI-Jaff, Senior Planner; and
Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Debbie Lloyd
7302 Laredo Drive
PUBLIC HEARING:
LOTUS WOODS: REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES ON
PROPERTY ZONED RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY AND LOCATED SOUTH OF
FOX HILL DRIVE. EAST OF CARVER BEACH ROAD. NORTH OF BIG WOODS
DRIVE AND WEST OF LOTUS LAKE. APPLICANT. PAUL EIDSNESS. PLANNING
CASE 07-09.
Public Present:
Name
Address
Craig Benz
Michael Kohane
Randy & Bobbie Schlueter
Paul Otto, Otto Associates
Bob Amick
Connie Carvilla
Greg Fletcher
Alan Fox
Jon Lang
L. Z. & Jeff Kleiner
Phil Hanson
Mark Nelson
Mark Keffin
Paul Huber
620 Fox Hill Drive
6820 Yuma Drive
580 Fox Hill Drive
9 West Division Street, Buffalo
581 Fox Hill Drive
650 Carver Beach Road
7616 South Shore Drive
7300 Laredo Drive
640 Carver Beach Road
655 Carver Beach Road
621 Carver Beach Road
6890 Navajo Drive
516 Big Woods Boulevard
6663 Horseshoe Curve
Chairman McDonald made an announcement, in the spirit of full disclosure, that he knows the
applicant, Mr. Eidsness but has nothing to do with the application before the Planning
Commission. Sharmeen AI-Jaff and Alyson Fauske presented the staff report on this item.
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Commissioner Keefe asked staff to explain the planning process involved with this parcel
because of his concern with the mass grading and tree loss on the property. He also asked for
clarification on the road right-of-way variance. Commissioner Dillon asked for clarification of
the proposed use for the outlot, the narrowness of the lots and their ability to accommodate
homes without future variances and an explanation of the ownership of the different lots.
Commissioner Papke asked about traffic flow in the area. Paul Otto with Otto Associates spoke
on behalf of the applicants and clarified their plans for custom grading of the site. Bob Amick,
one of the applicants, addressed the issue of builders and selling price of the homes.
Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. Greg Fletcher representing the Lotus Lake
Clean Water Organization stated their support of the variance to allow a smaller roadway width,
but had concerns with the runoff from the additional impervious surface into the wetland pond in
the southeast corner and asked that the city hold off on additional development until that pond is
able to handle additional runoff. They also requested that rain gardens and permeable driveways
be incorporated into the design of the development. Michael Kohane, 6870 Yuma Drive noted
that service vehicles needed to be included in the traffic study and stated a concern with young
children moving into the area, runoff into Lotus Lake, setbacks, preservation of the trees in the
outlot, and clarification on the 50 foot road variance. Matt Keffin, 516 Big Woods Boulevard
asked for further detail of the floorplans and home types that will be built in this development
and the location of proposed driveways in relation to the retaining wall for the Big Woods
Addition. Deb Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive suggested showing the 60 by 60 house pad to ensure
setbacks are being met. Roberta Schlueter, 580 Fox Hill Drive asked the developers to be
considerate and respectful of the existing residents and take into consideration automobile lights
shining into their house, construction traffic on Fox Hill Drive, tree loss, and clarification on
street lights, whether or not they're going to be installed. Randy Schlueter, 580 Fox Hill Drive
reiterated that the main issue is the amount of traffic being brought into the area and headlights
shining into their home. Mark Nelson, 6890 Navajo Drive, having lived in the area for 20 years,
feels the lot sizes in Chanhassen are too small for the homes being built today, and expressed
concern with the impact on Carver Beach Road from construction traffic. Jeff Kleiner, who has
lived at 655 Carver Beach Road for 28 1/2 years, expressed concern with the clear cutting of
trees and the sewage capacity of the lift station. Craig Benz, 620 Fox Hill Drive, a new resident,
had concerns with increased traffic and asked that residents of Fox Hill be included in the
architectural review of the homes going in. Paul Huber, 6663 Horseshoe Curve asked for
clarification on lake and dock rights for this development. Chairman McDonald closed the
public hearing. After commission discussion and comments, the following motion was made.
U ndestad moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approve the preliminary plat for Planning Case 07-09 for Lotus Woods Subdivision
for 11 lots and 1 outlot with a variance to allow a 50-foot right-of-way as shown on the plans
dated received May 4, 2007, prepared by Otto Associates, subject to the following conditions:
1. A wetland buffer 25 feet in width shall be maintained around all Manage 1 wetlands. All
wetlands and wetland buffer areas shall be protected by silt fence during grading. Wetland
buffer areas shall be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the City's wetland
ordinance. The applicant shall install wetland buffer edge signs, under the direction of City
staff, before construction begins and shall pay the City $20 per sign. Principal structures shall
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maintain a setback of at least 30 feet from the wetland buffer edge; accessory structures shall
maintain a setback of at least 15 feet from the wetland buffer edge. The wetland buffer and
wetland buffer setback shall be shown on the plans.
2. The SWPPP shall be revised to address all items that are unchecked in the Carver SWCD
"Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Checklist" attached to the April 11, 2007 letter to the
City from the Carver SWCD.
3. Stable emergency overflows shall be provided for the proposed pond on site. The emergency
overflows shall be clearly labeled on the plan and a detail shall be provided.
4. All riprap/fabric at the flared end section shall be installed within 24 hours of flared end
section installation.
5. The ditch section west of Carver Beach Road that receives stormwater from the stormwater
pond shall be stable prior to receiving discharge from the site.
6. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3: 1. All
exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round,
according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope
Steeper than 3: 1
1 0: 1 to 3: 1
Flatter than 10: 1
Time
7 days
14 days
21 days
(Maximum time an area can
remain open when the area
is not actively being worked.)
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any exposed
soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter
system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other natural or man
made systems that discharge to a surface water.
7. Manholes with two-foot sumps shall be installed as the last road-accessible structures prior to
discharge into the stormwater pond.
8. Chanhassen Type 2, Heavy Duty silt fence shall be installed around all wetlands, streams,
creeks, bluffs and ravines; Chanhassen Type 1 silt fence shall be used around the remaining
areas.
10. A temporary sediment basin shall be constructed prior to disturbing upslope areas. The areas
of temporary sediment basins shall be labeled on the plan. A temporary outlet structure (e.g.,
a perforated riser and rock cone) shall be provided for the pond; a detail shall be provided.
11. Inlet controls are needed for all inlets throughout the project and shall be installed within 24
hours of inlet installation prior to casting. Filter fabric held down by steel plates with 12
inches of %-inch rock over each cover may be used. Once casting of inlets takes place, inlet
controls shall be installed within 24 hours. Inlet protection shall be maintained on a regular
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basis. For all inlet protection devices, details shall be provided in the plan and in the
SWPPP.
12. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as needed.
13. At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final plat
recording, is $31,996.00.
14. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
(i.e., Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency)
and comply with their conditions of approval.
15. Applicant shall submit a landscaping plan showing 72 trees as replacement plantings. All
trees shall be native species. Plan shall specify size, species, and locations.
16. All areas outside of grading limits shall be protected by tree preservation fencing. Fencing
shall be installed prior to grading and excavation for homes on each lot. Any trees shown as
preserved on plans dated revised on 5/1/2007 must be replaced at a rate of 2: 1 diameter
inches if removed.
17. No grading shall be allowed on Outlot A.
18. A minimum of two overstory trees shall be planted in the front yards of Lots 1-8, Block 1
19. All structures within the proposed right-of-way or within the required setback of Block 2
must be removed.
20. Building Official Conditions:
a. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits will be issued.
b. Demolition permits must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the site.
c. Retaining walls more than four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and
a building permit must be obtained prior to construction.
d. Separate sewer and water services must be provided to each lot.
e. Any existing wells and on-site sewage treatment systems on the site must be abandoned
in accordance with State Law and City Code.
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21. Fire Marshal conditions:
a. A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Xce1 Energy, Qwest, cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure
that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters.
b. Fire apparatus access roads and water supply for fire protection is required to be
installed. Such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the
time of construction except when approved alternate methods of protection are provided.
c. No burning permits shall be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either
be removed from site or chipped.
d. 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.
e. Fire hydrant locations are acceptable.
f. Proposed street name is acceptable.
g. Temporary street signs shall be installed at street intersections once construction of the
new roadway allows passage of vehicles. Pursuant to 2002 Minnesota Fire Code Section
501.4.
22. Outlot A shall be deeded to the City in lieu of payment of park dedication fees.
23. Revise Sheet 2 of 12 to show "House Type B" on Lots 5 and 6, Block 1.
24. The two accessory structures along Lotus Woods Drive must be removed before grading
commences. A plan is needed to allow all the existing homeowners access to their properties
until the completion of construction. The existing driveways west of Lotus Woods Drive
will need to be removed upon completion of Lotus Woods Drive.
25. Rational method calculations and delineation are needed for the sizing of the storm sewer.
Also, add the ordinary high water level of the wetland to the plans.
26. The outlet pipe to the on-site pond must be directionally drilled under Big Woods Boulevard
and discharge into the ditch in Triple Crown Estates.
27. A revised grading plan will be needed to address the following issues:
a. The lowest openings of houses must be three feet above the ordinary high water level or
one foot above the emergency overflow.
b. Lots 2 and 4, Block 1 elevations need to be revised if they are indeed walkouts.
c. The slopes of the driveways on Lots 6 and 8, Block 1 appear to be more than the 10%
maximum and need to be revised.
d. Spot elevations must be shown at each proposed intersection to ensure the curb line has a
.5% minimum slope.
e. Ground (i.e. non-paved) surface grades shall not be less than 2%. All emergency
overflows must be shown on the plan. More contour labels are needed. Also, please turn
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off the tree layer so it is easier to read the grading plan.
28. An easement is required from the appropriate property owner for any off-site grading. A
temporary construction easement will be needed for the installation of the manhole on Lot 1
of Big Woods on Lotus Lake. If importing or exporting material for development of the site
is necessary, the applicant will be required to supply the City with detailed haul routes.
29. The existing retaining wall in the southwest corner of the site must be removed before or
during construction of the pond. A building permit is required for all retaining walls four
feet tall or higher and must be designed by a Structural Engineer registered in the State of
Minnesota.
30. The watermain extension from Fox Hill Drive must be wet tapped. Due to the alignment of
the watermain in Fox Hill Drive, it appears that this connection cannot be done under traffic.
The watermain connection on Big Woods Boulevard shall connect to the provided stub and
take place under traffic. The sanitary sewer connection on Big Woods Boulevard connecting
to an existing stub shall be completed under traffic.
31. Actual elevations of existing utilities must be verified for accuracy. Proposed service
connections along with connection details must be added to the plans.
32. Each new lot is subject to the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. The 2007 trunk
hookup charge is $1,669 for sanitary sewer and $4,485 for watermain. Sanitary sewer and
watermain hookup fees may be specially assessed against the parcel at the time of building
permit issuance. All of these charges are based on the number of SAC units assigned by the
Met Council and are due at the time of building permit issuance.
33. All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's
latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant is also required to
enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary financial security in
the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and
the conditions of final plat approval. The applicant must be aware that all public utility
improvements will require a preconstruction meeting before building permit issuance.
Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies will be required, including the MPCA,
Dept. of Health, Carver County, and the Watershed District.
34. The sanitary sewer easement will need to be changed from 20 feet to 30 feet to ensure proper
access for maintenance of this line. The actual location of the watermain and the easement
must be shown to determine if the easement is sufficient.
35. The site distance for turning onto Fox Hill Drive must be verified. Upon project completion,
the applicant shall submit a set of "as-built" plans signed by a professional civil engineer."
All voted in favor, except Dillon who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 6 to 1.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
ARBORETUM BUSINESS PARK 7TH ADDITION/MAMAC SYSTEMS: REQUEST
FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR TWO LOTS AND ONE OUTLOT.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BLUFF CREEK
CORRIDOR AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FORA 51.800 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE/
WAREHOUSE BUILDING WITH VARIANCES ON PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
CENTURY BOULEVARD AND WEST 82ND STREET. APPLICANTS. CHASKA
GATEWAY PARTNERS. LLP AND S. ASIM GUL. PLANNING CASE 2007-10.
Public Present:
Name
Address
Joe Smith
Todd Mohagen
16521 Elm Circle, Minnetonka
18715 25th Avenue No., Plymouth
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe asked for
clarification on the variance related to the drive aisle and parking. Commissioner Papke asked
for clarification regarding the precedence of allowing variances for fa<;ade transparency in this
part of the city. Chairman McDonald asked for further clarification on the driveway variance.
Todd Mohagen, the architect on the project, clarified the parking lot configuration and use.
Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was
closed.
Dillon moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approve the Subdivision for two lots and one outlot (Arboretum Business Park 7th
Addition), plans prepared by Schoell & Madson, Inc., dated April 16, 2007, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Submit 1:200 scale plan of proposed lots (required for addressing purposes).
2. A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Xce1 Energy, Qwest, cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure that
fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters.
3. No burning permits shall be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either be
removed from site or chipped.
4. The developer shall be responsible for planning, engineering, and constructing the "wetland
trail." Connection points for this new trail shall be the terminus of the Trotters Ridge trail,
the intersection of Century Boulevard and West 82nd Street, and the intersection of Century
Boulevard and Water Tower Place. Bid documents, including plans and specifications, shall
be approved by the Park & Recreation Director and City Engineer prior to soliciting bids.
Project bidding shall occur in a competitive environment with a minimum of three bids being
received. The results of the bidding process shall be reviewed with the Park & Recreation
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Director and City Engineer prior to award. Cash payment for trail construction shall be made
from the City of Chanhassen to Steiner Development upon completion, inspection, and
acceptance of the trail.
5. Trail easements within Lots 1 and 2 and Outlot A, Arboretum Business Park ih Addition
(formerly Outlot C, Arboretum Business Park) shall be dedicated to the City to accommodate
the "wetland trail".
6. The developer shall pay trail fees in the amount of $10, 190.00 prior to the recording of the
final plat.
7. The developer must prepare plans depicting an agreed-upon trail alignment and details for a
required bridge crossing and typical construction cross section for a 10-foot wide trail prior
to recording the final plat.
8. A wetland buffer with a minimum width of 16.5 feet shall be maintained around all
Ag/Urban wetlands. Wetland buffer areas shall be preserved, surveyed and staked in
accordance with the City's wetland ordinance. The applicant shall install wetland buffer edge
signs, under the direction of City staff, before construction begins and shall pay the City $20 per
sign. All structures shall maintain a setback of at least 40 feet from the wetland buffer edge.
The wetland buffer setback shall be shown on the plans.
9. All structures shall be set back at least 40 feet from the Bluff Creek primary zone. The first
20 feet of the setback from the primary zone cannot be disturbed. The plans shall be revised
to show the primary zone boundary, the 40-foot setback from the primary zone and the 20-
foot buffer area adjacent to the primary zone. If alteration is proposed within the 20-foot
buffer area adjacent to the primary zone, a variance will be required.
10. Signage for the Bluff Creek Overlay District should be posted at least every 300 feet along the
primary zone boundary.
11. The general notes on erosion and sediment controls are incomplete. A new SWPPP shall be
developed by the engineer for the site. The SWPPP shall be in place prior to applying for the
NPDES permit. Additional information regarding SWPPP requirements can be obtained
through the MPCA Storm Water Web Site. The SWPPP shall include all details, sequencing
of the project and seeding and mulching specifications.
12. Temporary and permanent erosion control plans and details shall be included in the plans.
Temporary erosion control may consist of type 1 mulch, as well as temporary and permanent
seed mixes. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to
3: 1. All exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year
round, according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope
Steeper than 3: 1
1 0: 1 to 3: 1
Time
7 days
14 days
(Maximum time an area can
remain open when the area
is not actively being worked.)
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Flatter than 10: 1
21 days
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any exposed
soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter
system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other natural or man
made systems that discharge to a surface water.
13. Inlet controls are needed for all inlets throughout the project and shall be installed within 24
hours of inlet installation prior to casting. Filter fabric held down by steel plates with 12" of
%-inch rock over each cover may be used. Once casting of inlets takes place, inlet controls
shall be installed within 24 hours. Inlet protection shall be maintained on a regular basis.
The plans and SWPPP shall be revised to include standard details for all inlet protection
devices.
14. Manholes with two-foot sumps shall be installed as the last road-accessible structures prior to
discharge into the stormwater pond.
15. Chanhassen Type 2, Heavy Duty silt fence shall be installed around all wetlands and
stormwater ponds; Chanhassen Type 1 silt fence shall be used around the remaining areas.
All areas of silt fence shown on the plan that are not parallel to the proposed contours of the
property shall to have J-Hooks installed every 50 feet.
16. The existing stormwater pond and areas downstream of the pond shall be protected from
sediment produced by the construction site. For example, if turbid water is found in the
stormwater pond, a plug could be placed in the flared-end section (FES) of the outlet
structure so sediment does not go off-site. Once settling of the sediment occurs, the water
could be slowly released.
17. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as-needed. Provisions for street cleaning shall be included in the SWPPP.
18. Drainage and utility easements (minimum 20 feet in width) shall be provided over all
existing and proposed storm water infrastructure.
19. The total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final plat recording, is $102,838.
20. The developer may dedicate Outlot A, Arboretum Business Park ih Addition to the City.
21. The developer's engineer must submit hydrology calculations that verify that the site design
is consistent with the preliminary plat assumptions, and that the pond meets NPDES
requirements for this site.
22. When a site plan for Lot 2 is submitted for approval, the applicant must submit calculations
verifying that the proposed design meets the pond design assumptions and meets other
agency requirements (e.g. NPDES Phase 2 permit).
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23. Upon approval of the site plan for Lot 2, the applicant must post an escrow for the street
repair required for the utility service extension."
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to o.
Dillon moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approves the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. All structures shall be set back at least 40 feet from the primary zone. The first 20 feet of the
setback from the primary zone cannot be disturbed. The plans shall be revised to show the
primary zone boundary, the 40-foot setback from the primary zone and the 20-foot buffer
area adjacent to the primary zone. If alteration is proposed within the 20-foot buffer area
adjacent to the primary zone, a variance will be required.
2. Signage for the Bluff Creek Overlay District should be posted at least every 300 feet along the
primary zone boundary."
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to O.
Dillon moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approves the Site Plan for a 51,800 square-foot office/warehouse building (Mamac
Systems) with a variance to permit only 32 percent building transparency on the western
building elevation and with a 20-foot setback variance for the drive aisle in the southeast
corner of the site for development within the Bluff Creek Corridor on Lot 1, Block 1,
Arboretum Business Park 7th Addition, plans prepared by Clark Engineering Corporation
and Mohagan Hansen Architectural Group, dated April 13, 2007, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The developer shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the necessary
security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration and landscaping.
2. The future building expansion shall continue the same architectural detailing and window
treatment as the initial 35,000 square-foot building.
3. The developer shall extend a sidewalk from the building to the trail on Century Boulevard
and include pedestrian ramps at all curbs. The monument sign shall be relocated to the north
side of the driveway access; and a sidewalk installed on the south side of the driveway
access.
4. The developer shall incorporate a gathering space in the eastern portion of the site including
benches and/or tables overlooking the natural areas to the east.
5. The developer shall submit a plan for the restoration of areas adjacent to the Bluff Creek
Corridor with species consistent with the City's Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resources
Management Plan.
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6. The parking lot drive aisles on the eastern and southeastern side of the building shall be
reduced to 26 feet.
7. The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
8. The building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State
of Minnesota.
9. Four (4) accessible parking spaces must be provided.
10. 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.
11. Increase plantings for parking lot trees and buffer yard areas in order to meet ordinance
requirements.
12. The applicant shall extend the sod line only 15 feet from the edge of the parking lot on the
east and south sides. The remaining area shall be seeded with a native seed mix approved by
the City. If necessary, erosion control materials will be required on the seeded areas.
13. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location of fire hydrants to be installed.
14. A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Xce1 Energy, Qwest, cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure that
fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters.
15. No burning permits shall be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either be
removed from site or chipped.
16. The general notes on erosion and sediment controls are incomplete. A new SWPPP shall be
developed by the engineer for the site. The SWPPP shall be in place prior to applying for the
NPDES permit. Additional information regarding SWPPP requirements can be obtained
through the MPCA Storm Water Web Site. The SWPPP shall include all details, sequencing
of the project and seeding and mulching specifications.
17. Temporary and permanent erosion control plans and details shall be included in the plans.
Temporary erosion control may consist of type 1 mulch, as well as temporary and permanent
seed mixes. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to
3: 1. All exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year
round, according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope
Steeper than 3: 1
1 0: 1 to 3: 1
Flatter than 10: 1
Time
7 days
14 days
21 days
(Maximum time an area can
remain open when the area
is not actively being worked.)
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These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any exposed
soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter
system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other natural or man
made systems that discharge to a surface water.
18. Inlet controls are needed for all inlets throughout the project and shall be installed within 24
hours of inlet installation prior to casting. Filter fabric held down by steel plates with 12" of
%-inch rock over each cover may be used. Once casting of inlets takes place, inlet controls
shall be installed within 24 hours. Inlet protection shall be maintained on a regular basis.
The plans and SWPPP shall be revised to include standard details for all inlet protection
devices.
19. Manholes with two-foot sumps shall be installed as the last road-accessible structures prior to
discharge into the stormwater pond.
20. Chanhassen Type 2, Heavy Duty silt fence shall be installed around all wetlands and
stormwater ponds; Chanhassen Type 1 silt fence shall be used around the remaining areas.
All areas of silt fence shown on the plan that are not parallel to the proposed contours of the
property shall to have J-Hooks installed every 50 feet.
21. The existing stormwater pond and areas downstream of the pond shall be protected from
sediment produced by the construction site. For example, if turbid water is found in the
stormwater pond, a plug could be placed in the flared-end section (FES) of the outlet
structure so sediment does not go off-site. Once settling of the sediment occurs, the water
could be slowly released.
22. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as needed. Provisions for street cleaning shall be included in the SWPPP.
23. The private storm sewer should be realigned so that it will not lie within the footprint for the
future expansion.
24. The site developer for Lot 1 must remove the curb and gutter at the approved access locations
and construct a concrete apron per City Detail Plate 5207.
25. The site developer must replace the catch basin casting at the northern access with a
surmountable casting."
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to O.
PUBLIC HEARING:
OUTSET.INC.: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 48.000 SQUARE
FOOT OFFICE/W AREHOUSE BUILDING AND A SIGN VARIANCE ON PROPERTY
ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) LOCATED AT 2460 GALPIN
COURT. APPLICANT. EDEN TRACE CORPORATION. PLANNING CASE 07-11.
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Public Present:
Name
Address
Tom & JoEllen Radermacher
2479 Bridle Creek Trail
(Mark Undestad left the meeting for this item due to a conflict of interest.)
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item and addressed issues brought up in a letter
from Tom and JoEllen Radermacher. Commissioner Keefe asked about neighborhood feedback
regarding the berm in the development and lighting on the building. Brian Houwman, the
architect, explained the nature of the business for Outset, Inc.. Chairman McDonald opened the
public hearing. Tom Radermacher thanked staff for answering their questions and the developer
for doing a good job with the outlot, berm and communicating with the neighbors. The only
additional request they would have is to ask that additional plantings be placed on the berm due
to the increased size of the building. Debbie Lloyd clarified the logo on the building and the
operation of the business, noting her daughter is an employee of Outset, Inc.. Chairman
McDonald closed the public hearing. After discussion regarding the sign variance, the following
motion was made.
Keefe moved, Papke seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council
approve Site Plan for a 48,042 square-foot, one-story office warehouse building with a
Variance for a 12.9 square-foot logo above the main entry, plans prepared by Houwman
Architects, dated 4/13/07, subject to the following conditions:
1. Architectural elements, such as the use of tiling, creating colored block patterns or the use of
circular windows, shall be added in the wall panels on the north side of the building to
provide additional articulation.
2. The developer shall connect the internal sidewalks to the public sidewalk in Galpin Court.
Pedestrian ramps shall be installed at all curbs along this pathway.
3. The berm on the north side of the building shall be extended into Outlot C, Chanhassen West
Business Park.
4. The Park Dedication Fee for Lot 5, Block 2 is $39,960.58 to be paid at the time of building
permit issuance.
5. The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show a total of 19 overstory trees within the
vehicular use area. Two landscape peninsulas shall be added to the west parking area.
6. Tree preservation fencing is required to be installed prior to any construction around existing
trees in Outlot C and any trees preserved along the north property line.
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7. A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Xce1 energy, Qwest, cable TV and transformer boxes.
8. No burning permits shall be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either be
removed from site or chipped.
9. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed by the engineer for the site.
The SWPPP shall be submitted to the City for review by the Carver Soil and Water
Conservation District prior to beginning construction. The SWPPP shall be in place prior to
applying for the NPDES Phase II Construction Permit. Additional information regarding
SWPPP requirements can be obtained through the MPCA Storm Water Web Site. The
SWPPP shall include all standard detail plates, sequencing of the project and seeding and
mulching specifications.
10. Temporary and permanent erosion control plans and details shall be included in the plans.
Temporary erosion control may consist of Type 1 mulch, as well as temporary and
permanent seed mixes.
11. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3: 1.
12. All exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year
round, according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope
Steeper than 3: 1
1 0: 1 to 3: 1
Flatter than 10: 1
Time
7 days
14 days
21 days
(Maximum time an area can
remain open when the area
is not actively being worked.)
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any exposed
soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter
system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other natural or man
made systems that discharge to a surface water.
13. Inlet controls are needed for all inlets throughout the project and shall be installed within 24
hours of inlet installation prior to casting. Filter fabric held down by steel plates with 12
inches of %-inch rock over each cover may be used. Once casting of inlets takes place, inlet
controls shall be installed within 24 hours. Inlet protection shall be maintained on a regular
basis. The plans and SWPPP shall be revised to include standard details for all inlet
protection devices.
14. Chanhassen Type 2, Heavy Duty silt fence shall be installed around all wetlands and
stormwater ponds; Chanhassen Type 1 silt fence shall be used around the remaining areas.
All areas of silt fence shown on the plan that are not parallel to the proposed contours of the
property shall have J-Hooks installed every 50 feet.
15. Erosion control shall be installed and inspected prior to any site grading.
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16. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as needed. Provisions for street cleaning shall be included in the SWPPP.
17. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
(i.e. Carver County Water Resource Management Area, Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency) and comply with their conditions of approval.
18. The plan must be revised so that the grades over the existing storm sewer on the west side are
not altered.
19. The plans must be modified so that the wall is a minimum of 15 feet from the storm sewer.
20. The property owner must sign an encroachment agreement for the western retaining wall.
21. The developer's engineer must submit a sketch verifying that construction of the retaining
wall on the east side of the property will not compromise the tree preservation area within
Outlot C.
22. The contractor must call the City to inspect the connection to the sanitary sewer manhole.
23. The buildings are required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
24. The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
25. Retaining walls over four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and a permit
must be obtained prior to construction.
26. As a condition of granting the variance the total sign age area, including the logo area,
shall not exceed the total area allowed for signage under the ordinance.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to O.
(Mark Undestad did not vote on this item due to a conflict of interest.)
PUBLIC HEARING:
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 20. ZONING. CHANHASSEN CITY
CODE.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item, reviewing the proposed changes to Chapter
20. Commissioner Papke asked for clarification of the wording regarding accessory structures,
electric fencing, and fa<;ade transparency. Chairman McDonald agreed that he was confused
with the wording regarding fa<;ade transparency and asked that it be looked into further. The
commission agreed that they would like to see Section 20-1068 tabled. Chairman McDonald
opened the public hearing. Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive stated there was not adequate
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public notice on these amendments to Chapter 20. Chairman McDonald closed the public
hearing.
Keefe moved, Larson seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommend
that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the
Chanhassen City Code, and table Section 20-1068. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to O.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Papke noted the summary minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting dated April 17 , 2007.
Chairman McDonald adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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