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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 9, 2008
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, and Todd
Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Albert L. Dorweiler 1565 Bluff Creek Drive
Karen Jackson, Superdog Country Club 10104 Indigo Drive
David Hansen, Superdog Country Club 10104 Indigo Drive
Joe Smith, Superdog Country Club Steiner Development, Wayzata
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald 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 May 27, 2008
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated May 27, 2008
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated May 20, 2008.
b. Approval of On-Sale Temporary Liquor License for Softball Tournament at Lake Ann,
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July 5 and 6, Chanhassen Lion’s Club.
c. Accept $500 Donation to the Senior Center from the Family of Dale & Mary Geving.
d. Lyman Boulevard Project 06-03: Approve Agreement for a Portion of the Holasek
Property.
f. 2008 Street Reconstruction Project No. 08-01: Authorize Change Order to IPO for
Design and Inspection Services of Stormwater Improvements in Kerber Pond Park.
g. Adoption of Amendment to City Code, Chapter 13 Concerning Nuisances.
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Albert Dorweiler, 1565 Bluff Creek Drive requested that the
city install a sign making people aware of his hidden driveway. Carver County Director of Parks
and Recreation, Marty Walsh described the location of the off leash dog park at Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park and the combined efforts from the City of Chanhassen, City of
Shorewood, Shorewood Parks Foundation and Carver County to make the off leash dog park
possible. Carver County Commissioner, Tom Workman presented a plaque to the City of
Chanhassen in recognition of their collaborative pursuit and financial contributions towards the
creation of the off leash dog area at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.
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SUPERDOG COUNTRY CLUB, 2910 WEST 82 STREET, APPLICANT: KAREN
JACKSON/CHASKA GATEWAY PARTNERS, LLP: REQUEST FOR A PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A VETERINARY
CLINIC/KENNEL; AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 21,000 SQUARE FOOT ONE-
STORY VETERINARY CLINIC AND KENNEL ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ARBORETUM
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BUSINESS PARK 3 ADDITION.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. The
applicants, Karen Jackson and Dave Hansen were present to answer questions regarding noise
complaints, how long their business has been running in Eden Prairie, the plan to work with law
enforcement if there is an after hours issue, and the phasing plan for the construction of the
kennel and veterinary clinic.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approve the amendment to the Planned Unit Development design standards for
Arboretum Business Park, amending section b. Permitted Uses, subsection Commercial
Uses, to permit pet kennels and/or veterinary clinics on Lot 2, Block 1.” All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approve the Site Plan for Planning Case #08-11, for a 21,020 square-foot, one-story
kennel and veterinary clinic, plans prepared by Adsit Architects and Planning and James
R. Hill, Inc., dated April 18, 2008, subject to the following conditions and approval of the
attached Findings of Fact and Recommendations:
1.The applicant 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 developer shall provide a bike rack and look at incorporating a gathering
space/employee break area on the site including benches and/or tables.
3.A lighting plan shall be provided to the City for review and approval.
4.The buildings are required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
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5.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
6.Retaining walls over four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and a permit
must be obtained prior to construction.
7.A minimum of two handicap accessible parking spaces are required; one of the two must be
“van-accessible”.
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8.Lot 2, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 3 Addition is subject to a park dedication fee of
$20,790. The fee is due and payable at the time of building permit issuance.
9.Increase plantings for parking lot trees and buffer yard areas in order to meet ordinance
requirements.
10.The proposed fence shall be located outside of any drainage and utility easements and any
required bufferyard plantings shall be located on the exterior of the fence.
11.The applicant shall include more than one species of overstory tree to meet the landscaping
requirements.
12.A 10-foot buffer where no grading can take place is required around the sanitary sewer on the
west side of the property.
13.Keep a minimum of 2 percent slope in the grass areas, 1 percent in the pavement areas, and
.5 percent along the curb lines.
14.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.
15.Building permits are required for all retaining walls four feet tall or higher and must be
designed by a Structural Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota. A fence must be
placed at the top of the wall for safety.
16.Sewer and water shall be connected to the existing sanitary sewer and water stubs provided
by the City of Chaska. Storm sewer shall be connected to the City of Chanhassen storm line.
Stormwater fees will be collected by the City of Chanhassen, whereas sanitary sewer and
water fees shall be paid to the City of Chaska. Approval is needed from the City of Chaska
for the sanitary sewer and water connections.
17.The sanitary sewer along the west property line, storm sewer along the east property line, and
storm sewer along the south property line shall be publicly owned and maintained. All other
utilities within the property boundary will be privately owned and maintained.
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18.Details must be provided for all proposed storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain
crossings. Actual elevations of existing utilities shall be verified for accuracy. A minimum
vertical separation of 18 inches is required at all storm, sanitary, and watermain crossings.
Contact Gordy Stauff at 952-227-1166 with the City of Chanhassen Engineering Department
48 hours prior to connecting to the storm and sanitary sewer.
19.Each new lot is subject to the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. Sanitary sewer and
watermain hookup fees are unknown at this time, but will be paid to the City of Chaska.
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.
20.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
provide the City with the necessary financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash
escrow in the amount of $15,400.00 to guarantee the installation of the storm sewer, erosion
control, and seeding. The applicant must also notify the City after installation of the erosion
control and 48 hours prior to the commencement of grading. Permits from the appropriate
regulatory agencies will be required, including the MPCA and the Department of Health.
21.Easements will need to be adjusted. The southern easement line shall be revised to be 10 feet
north of the existing storm line. The easement on the east side of the site should be shifted
west 5 feet due to the depth of the storm sewer. Also, an easement is needed 10 feet
southwest of the storm sewer in the northeast corner of the site. Revisions to the easement
will require the old easements to be vacated and new easements to be dedicated.
22.Revise the Peavey Road access grades to allow access to fire trucks.
23.Change the note on the plan which states the City will be building the trail to “the trail will
be constructed by others”. Shift the location of the trail north so that it is near the property
line. Cooperation between Superdog and the developer of the property is needed to properly
locate and construct the trail.
24.The fence within the drainage and utility easements must be built with removable panels, be
above the ground to allow drainage, and have an 8-foot gate where it crosses the utility lines.
25.Encroachment agreements will be needed for the fence and the parking lot in the drainage
and utility easements.
26.Upon completion of the public street, the applicant shall submit a set of “as-built” plans
signed by a professional engineer.
27.Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1.
28.Silt fence shall be installed down gradient of all exposed soils.
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29.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Army Corps of Engineers, MPCA) and
comply with their conditions of approval.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilwoman Tjornhom commented on the off leash dog
park ribbon cutting ceremony. Councilman Litsey commended staff on the mock tornado drill.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt showed the brochure outlining the
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schedule of events for the city’s 25 anniversary 4 of July celebration, as well as reminding the
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council of Twilight Tunes with the Jonathan Pemberton Quartet on Thursday, June 12 from
7:00 to 8:00 in City Center Park.
CORRESPONDENCE PACKET.
None.
Mayor Furlong announced that there will be an EDA meeting immediately following the City
Council meeting.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald 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 7:40 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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