CC SUM 2007 11 26CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m..
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, and Todd
Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Laura Wondra 9590 Foxford Road
Kristine Kubisiak 1461 Heron Drive
Erin Schliesman 843 Ramsey Avenue, Carver
Madison Miller 8500 Allegheny Circle
Janet Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
Deb Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Nick & Sarah Wierzbinski 7511 Canyon Curve
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong invited all residents to the Tree Lighting
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Ceremony being held on Saturday, December 1 at City Center Park in the Plaza from 5:00 to
6:00 p.m., as well as making people aware that the Chanhassen Lions Club is conducting it's
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Christmas tree lot over by Cub Foods and on Sunday, December 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
the City of Chanhassen, along with the Chanhassen Rotary Club is sponsoring their annual
Breakfast with Santa.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Debbie Lloyd requested that item 1(e) be pulled to hear the vote on that item.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to approve the following consent
agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated November 13, 2007
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated November 13, 2007
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated November 6, 2007
Resolution #2007-71:
b. Stonefield Project 06-07: Approve Street and Utility
Improvements.
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c. Approve Master Contract with Barr Engineering Company for Consulting Services,
PW009B.
d. Approve Nominations for 2007 Environmental Excellence Awards.
Resolution #2007-72:
f. Approval of Resolution for Advancement of State Aid Funds for
Lyman Boulevard Improvement Project 06-03.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
1(e). LAKESIDE DEVELOPMENT, NORTHWEST CORNER OF LYMAN
BOULEVARD AND LAKEVIEW ROAD EAST, APPLICANT: SIENNA
CORPORATION: APPROVAL OF MINOR PUD AMENDMENT TO ADJUST
INTERNAL SERBACK REQUIREMENTS FROM 20 FEET TO 15 FEET AND
ADJUST THE WETLAND SETBACK CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT
WETLAND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to approve the Minor PUD
amendment to adjust internal setback requirements from 20 feet to 15 feet and adjust the
wetland setback consistent with current wetland setback requirements for Lakeside
Development at the northwest corner of Lyman Boulevard and Lakeview Road East,
applicant, Sienna Corporation. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Debbie Lloyd asked questions regarding the Lakeside
development's conditions of approval and changes to the wetland setback ordinance.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sgt. Peter Anderley stated he
was available to answer any questions regarding the Sheriff's Office report and statistics for the
month of October. He reminded the council, as well as residents, about winter parking
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requirements that are in effect from November 1 to April 1, ice safety on area lakes, and safe
winter driving tips, along with a reminder that there are still thefts from vehicles occurring in the
city. Because of scheduling conflicts, there was no one present from the fire department, but
Mayor Furlong noted the council met with Chief Greg Geske at the work session.
T-MOBILE: REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN
REVIEW AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW A 145 FOOT TELECOMMUNIATIONS
TOWER WITH A 4 FOOT LIGHTNING ROD AND A 6 FOOT PRIVACY FENCE;
LOCATED WEST OF GREAT PLAINS BOULEVARD, NORTH OF CREEKWOOD
DRIVE, SOUTH OF HALLA NURSERY, AND EAST OF BLUFF CREEK GOLF
COURSE (OUTLOT A, HALLA MARYANNE ADDITION). APPLICANT: T-MOBILE
USA.
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Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update for this item.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about views from neighboring properties. Mayor Furlong asked
about adding a condition to the Conditional Use Permit that the tower be removed if abandoned.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council approves
the Amendment to the Site Plan Review #07-04 for a 149-foot telecommunication tower and
a 6-foot cedar fence as shown on the site plan received October 5, 2007, subject to the
following conditions:
1.The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement and submit financial security to guarantee
the improvements.
2.Clearing for the tower and equipment pad shall be no greater than 15 feet from the edge of
the pad.
3.A maximum of 25 feet is allowed for clearing the access road to the site. Trees shall be
preserved to the greatest extent possible.
4.The applicant shall install a minimum of eight Black Hills spruce around the equipment
platform. Trees shall be at least six feet in height.
5.Site grading and vegetation removal shall be minimized to the greatest extent practical. If
any excess material is anticipated to be generated as a result of access road construction, the
disposal location must be approved in writing by City staff prior to road construction.
6.A rock construction entrance complying with the City’s standard detail (#5301) shall be
included on the Erosion and Grading Plan and shall be constructed prior to the remainder of
the gravel road.
7.If applicable, 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. (Watershed district and MPCA permits
are necessary if the total disturbed area is in excess of 1.0 acres).
8.The current driveway grades near the pad are up to 20%; the area should be graded so that the
maximum grade does not exceed 5%.
9.The driveway off of Creekwood Drive may not be used to serve nor access the Halla Nursery
commercial operation.
10.Building Official Conditions:
a.A building permit is required to construct the platform and tower; the tower must be
designed for a wind load of 100 MPH 3-second gust wind load (ref. 2000 IBC, Sec.
1609) and include the effect of one-half inch of radial ice (ref. MSBC 1303.1800).
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b.The plans (tower and platform) must be signed by a professional engineer licensed in the
State of Minnesota.”
c.The contractor shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss
plan review and permit procedures.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council approves
the Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit #07-04 for a 149-foot telecommunication
tower as shown on the site plan received October 5, 2007, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall enter into a conditional use permit agreement and submit financial
security to guarantee the improvements.
2. The tower shall comply with the requirements in ARTICLE XXX. TOWERS AND
ANTENNAS of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The tower shall not be illuminated by artificial means and shall not display strobe lights
unless such lighting is specifically required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other
federal or state authority for a particular tower.
4. No signage, advertising or identification of any kind intended to be visible from the ground
or other structures is permitted, except applicable warning and equipment information
signage required by the manufacturer or by Federal, State, or local authorities.
5. The applicant shall submit documentation at the time of building permit application showing
the height above grade for all potential mounting positions for co-located antennas and the
minimum separation distances between antennas. A description of the tower’s capacity,
including the number and type of antennas that can be accommodated should also be
provided.
6. The monopole color shall be the brand “Tnemac” and the color “Blue Elusion”.
7. All outdoor storage associated with the Halla Nursery and located within Outlot A, Halla
Maryanne Addition, shall be removed prior to issuance of a building permit for the tower and
the area shall be revegetated.”
8. If the tower is not used for communication purposes for a continuous 12 month period, it
shall be removed at the cost of the owner.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided feedback from the League
of Cities conference in New Orleans.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City Council
meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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