CC SUM 2008 02 11CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, and Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul
Oehme, Todd Hoffman, and Terry Jeffrey
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tom Devine 7640 South Shore Drive
Steve Donen 7341 Frontier Trail
Mohamed R. Mumin 1759 Valley Ridge Place
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey 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 January 28, 2008
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated January 28, 2008
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated January 15, 2008
-Park and Recreation Commission Summary Minutes dated January 22, 2008
b. Approve Vacant Land Purchase Agreement for Chanhassen Estates Park and Well #13
Improvements, Project #08-05.
c. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Harvest Festival, St. Hubert’s Catholic
Community.
Resolution #2008-09:
d. Approve Condemnation Resolution for Lyman Boulevard
Improvements.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
City Council Summary - February 11, 2008
BUSINESS IMPACT GROUP/SNAP FITNESS: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR A 50,000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDING;
LOCATED AT 2411 GALPIN COURT (LOT 1, BLOCK 2, CHANHASSEN WEST
BUSINESS PARK). APPLICANT: EDEN TRACE CORPORATION.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilman Litsey asked about staff’s comfort level with the landscaping plan. Mayor Furlong
asked if there was a condition to address the applicant working with the City Forester so as not to
disturb the root systems of any trees with the parking lot construction. Councilwoman Tjornhom
asked about the operation being open 24 hours. After comments from the council, the following
motion was made.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the
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approve Planning Case #07-27 approving a site plan for a 50,000 square-foot, one-story office
warehouse building, plans prepared by Houwman Architects, dated November 06, 2007, subject
to the following conditions:
1.The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
2.The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
3.The plan must be revised to meet the 50-foot setback from the property line (on Galpin
Boulevard) to the parking lot.
4.Site lighting shall be revised to incorporate high-pressure sodium vapor lamps.
5.Architectural lighting shall be down cast only.
6.Two upper level windows shall be added on the west end of the south building elevation.
7.A column shall be added in the middle of the north building elevation.
8.The developer shall provide a pedestrian connection from the site to Lyman Boulevard.
9.The proposed sidewalk shall not be located within the existing group of protected trees. The
sidewalk shall be located either north or south of this area with City approval.
10.Pedestrian ramps shall be provided at all curbs for trail and sidewalk connections.
11.All plantings along Galpin Boulevard shall be field located so as to not damage existing
trees. No trees or shrubs shall be planted within the protected area of trees without City
approval.
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12.All trees shown as preserved on plans dated 09/16/07 shall be protected by tree protection
fencing before any construction activities begin. The applicant will work with staff to review
and modify if needed, the parking plan to ensure that any trees killed or damaged shall be
replaced at a rate of 2:1 diameter inches.
13.Shrub quantities shall be increased to meet minimum requirements for bufferyard plantings.
14.Wood chip mulch shall be used around trees in all landscape peninsulas in place of sod or
rocks.
15.Applicant must comply with the following Fire Prevention policies:
a.40-1995 Fire Sprinkler requirements.
b.07-1991 Pre-fire plan drawings.
c.29-1991 Premises identification.
d.34-1993 Water service installation.
e.36-1994 Combination Fire/Domestic water service line.
Combustible Storage and High Pile Combustible Storage
16.Applicant must fill out the
form.
17.No burning permits shall be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and scrubs must either be
removed from site or chipped.
18.A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
19.The park fees payable with the building permit shall be $42,416.00.
20.Sheet C1 shall be amended to show inlet protections on all existing storm sewer inlets.
21.Sheet C1 shall be amended to extend the erosion control blanket in the northeast corner of the
lot to cover all soil until the proposed grading matches the existing grade.
22.Sheet C4 item #2 shall be amended to insert the construction of rain gardens as item #11 in
the sequencing of construction activities and “inspect site” shall be amended so that it is #12
in the sequence.
23.Sheet C4 item #5.1 shall have language added to the effect that the SWPPP, all amendments
and the NPDES permit shall be kept on site in a readily accessible location known to all
relevant individuals.
24.Sheet L1 the rain gardens shall be designed so that water runoff from the parking area will
travel through some form of filter BMP.
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25.The rain gardens shall be designed to drain within 48 hours and not be inundated to a depth
greater than one foot during a 10-year storm event. Calculations need to be provided
supporting this.
26.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies and
comply with their conditions of approval.
27.The complete existing contours must be shown on the east side of the property.
28.The proposed contours must tie into the existing contours shown on the plan.
29.Retaining walls four feet high or higher require a building permit and must be designed by an
engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
30.Eight-inch watermain must be looped around the building. This watermain shall be privately
owned and maintained.
31.A cross-access agreement must be dedicated and a copy provided to the City before the
building permit is issued.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF DISTRIBUTION OF MS4 PERMIT NON-
DEGRADATION.
Terry Jeffrey reviewed the findings from the non-degradation report implementation plan, along
with Diane Specter, Wenck Associates who gave a power point presentation talking about the
purpose of the non-degradation assessment, what it is and isn’t, recommendations and what the
results mean for the city. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for suggestions on what is meant by
reviewing current practices and programs. Councilwoman Ernst asked what options can be used
by residents to create pervious surfaces.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council
authorizes the distribution of the Nondegradation Assessment Plan on February 12, 2008 to
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency per NPDES Phase II requirements. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Mayor Furlong reviewed the application and interview process that was conducted by the council
in selecting the replacement for former Councilman Craig Peterson. After discussion the
following motion was made.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to appoint Jerry McDonald
to fill the open council term of Councilman Craig Peterson. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman Litsey explained the 5 suggestions he took away
from the council appointment process. Those being run good government, manage the change,
be there for your constituents, be truthful and stand up for what is right.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on February
Festival and thanked everybody that participated in the event. He also provided an update on the
progress of the new city wells.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The City
Council meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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