5. 2030 Comprehensive Plan Adoption
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Web Site
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Kate Aanenson, AICP, Community Development Director
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2030 Comprehensive Plan Adoption
(The Final Plan with all revisions is posted on the City's Web Site
at http://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/serv/compplan .html)
November 10, 2008
SUBJ:
PROPOSED MOTION:
"The Chanhassen City Council approves the resolution adopting the City of
Chanhassen 2030 Comprehensive Plan."
City Council approval requires a two-thirds vote of the entire City Council (4
votes).
BACKGROUND
The City is required to update its Comprehensive Plan every ten years. As part of
the update process, the City must submit the draft Comprehensive Plan to all
adjacent governmental units for a review period of up to six months. The City
must then submit the Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for their
review and approval.
Following is a time line of the formal review and adoption process:
. October 1, 2007 - The City submitted the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan
to adjacent communities for their review and comment. The agency
review period ended on April 1, 2008.
. Tuesday January 15, 2008 - The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan after public hearings on the
Plan in October, November and December, 2007.
. May 27, 2008 - The Chanhassen City Council approved the submittal of
the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for their
reVIew.
. September 23, 2008 - The Metropolitan Council Environmental
Committee recommended adoption.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life. Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Todd Gerhardt
2030 Comprehensive Plan
November 10, 2008
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. October 6,2008 - The Metropolitan Council Community Development Committee
recommended adoption.
. October 22,2008 - The Metropolitan Council approved the City of Chanhassen's
adoption of the plan.
Following is the proposed action requested by the Metropolitan Council:
. Submit a copy of the adoption resolution to the Metropolitan Council for their records.
. Submit two copies of the adopted City of Chanhassen 2030 Comprehensive Plan to the
Metropolitan Council.
. Submit any updated ordinances or controls intended to implement the Comprehensive
Plan to the Metropolitan Council.
. Reference the Water Conservation Plan (WCP), or include the WCP as an appendix to
Chapter 9, Water.
SUMMARY
An overview and summary of the chapters and the changes made to the draft submitted to the
Metropolitan Council follows:
Introduction - Chapter 1
This chapter includes the vision statement of the City as well as the Community and Strategic
goals. These goals were modified since the early draft to reflect 2008 data including the current
bond rating and debt policy. Goals and policies for all chapters are also located in this section.
Land Use - Chapter 2
The land use plan identifies appropriate locations for all types of uses and provides for the
orderly expansion of municipal services through the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUS A)
phasing plan. The land use plan provides the framework for the way the land is used. The plan
deals with the following issues:
. Development influences on the City.
. The estimated consumption of land in five-year increments.
. Comparison of the 2020 Land Use Plan and the 2030 Land Use Plan.
. MUSA staging - Incorporates two MUSA stages, 2010 and 2015.
. Discussion of each of the land use designations. An extensive section of the proposed
commercial districts resulting from the Chanhassen Retail Market Study is included.
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2030 Comprehensive Plan
November 10,2008
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The goal of the City is to create a mixture of land uses that provides a high quality of life and a
reliable tax base. We have a very successful downtown and there is additional opportunity for
retail; however, there is very little vacant commercial land. A major paradigm shift is being
recommended to provide for a lifestyle or regional mall or a major office complex as well as
community commercial (big box) retail opportunities.
2020 Land Use 2030 Land Use Change
Land Use Plan Plan 2020-2030
Acres Percent Acres Percent Acres
Commercial 212 1.4% 328 2.2% 116
Office/Industrial 1,208 8.2% 883 6.0% (325)
Office 117 0.8% 339 2.3% 222
Parks & Open Space 1,466 9.9% 1,391 9.4% (75)
Public/Semi -Public 1,242 8.4% 1,213 8.2% (29)
Residential Large Lot 2,247 15.2% 971 6.6% (1,276)
Residential Low Density 5,515 37.4% 4,702 31.9% (813)
Residential Medium Density 648 4.4% 400 2.7% (248)
Residential High Density 398 2.7% 218 1.5% (180)
Mixed Use 134 0.9% 115 0.8% (19)
Undevelopable 1,573 10.7% 4,200 28.5% 2,627
TOTAL 14,760 14,760 0
Revisions to Land Use due to Metropolitan Council Comments
Figure 2-1 was revised to clarify the vacant and developed land for each land use in each 5-year
stage.
The existing 2008 land use, rather than the 2020 Land Use, was added to the plan (Figure 2-2 in
Section 2.4 Land Use Comparisons on page 2-2) and the map (Figure 2-3) was changed to reflect
the current 2008 existing land use.
Resource Protection - Chapter 3
Our goal is to promote the preservation and protection of valuable historic and cultural resources
through community partnerships and collaborations with citizens and non-profit state, federal,
public and private entities. The City will identify where all of the historic properties in
Chanhassen are located and the age of the structures and their significance, and encourage the
preservation of these structures and development of buildings that compliment historic buildings.
This chapter is new to the comprehensive plan and provides a brief narrative of the history of the
City. The chapter addresses the following issues:
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. The City will create an inventory of places, sites, and structures of historic/cultural
significance.
. Development of a recognition program.
. Work under Carver County for the administration of a Historic Preservation Office.
Revisions to Resource Protection due to Metropolitan Council Comments
Aggregate - A section was added noting the one gravel operation in the City (Section 3.4 on
page 3-4).
Housin2 - Chapter 4
Chapter 4 of the Comprehensive Plan analyzes the existing and projected housing needs of the
City. The City has adopted the Metropolitan Council's Systems Statement, which includes
population, households and employment projects. Additionally, the City has included data from
the Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment for Carver County prepared by Maxfield
Research, Inc.
The housing chapter addresses the City's goals for housing in the community. The following
issues are discussed:
. Inventory of existing housing including types and price.
. Analysis of future housing demand.
. Status of the City's progress toward the Livable Communities Act.
. Discussion of the City's demographics.
Natural Resources - Chapter 5
The natural resources section identifies the important environmental amenities and attributes in
the City and their corresponding issues. The mqin goals encompass identifying and preserving
natural resources, protecting and improving surface water quality and wetlands, and increasing
overall tree cover and maintaining the urban forest. Proper management of public natural
resources is the overarching issue and critical to the success of Chanhassen retaining its natural
resources identity. It is recommended that a Natural Resources Management Plan be developed
that would encompass the management strategies for all natural resources in the City,
complement the Bluff Creek Natural Resources ,Management Plan, and guide the City with the
decision-making process for each issue.
This chapter of the plan addresses natural communities including forestry and water resources.
The following issues are addressed:
Creation of a management plan for landJ that have been acquired by the City.
Create an inventory of the natural resou~ces.
The commitment of the City to preserve the City's natural resources; woodlands,
wetlands, lakes, rivers and streams.
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2030 Comprehensive Plan
November 10, 2008
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Parks and Open Space - Chapter 6
This chapter of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan provides an overview and an analysis of the City's
existing system. It identifies objectives and policies that will guide park and recreation decision
making through the year 2030, as well as identifying key initiatives that will be completed to
enhance the current park and trail systems. In our community, we have numerous non-City
recreational facilities that play an integral role in fulfilling residents' recreational needs.
Minnewashta Regional Park, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the Minnesota Valley
Wildlife Refuge, Raguet Wildlife Management Area, golf courses and Camp Tanadoona are all
important recreation destinations. Two regional trails owned by the Hennepin County Regional
Railroad Authority and managed primarily by Three Rivers Park District can be found in both
the southern and northern tiers of the City. In addition, regional trails are located along State
Highway 101 and State Highway 5.
The parks and open space chapter deals with the! following issues:
. Current park system adequate! y meets th~ needs of today' s residents.
. Additional neighborhood parks (3 to 4) will need to be acquired in still developing areas.
. Additional community ballfield space (up to 40 acres) will need to be acquired to meet
demands of future growth. m'
. Our pedestrian trail and sidewalk syste is widely recognized as one of the most
comprehensive in the State.
. In addition to local parks, residents are afforded convenient access to county, state and
federal outdoor recreation destinations. I
Revisions to Parks and Open Space due to Metropolitan Council Comments
Parks and Trails - The names of the regional trLs have been changed in the text to the Lake
Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail and the Minnejota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail (Section
6.2.3 on page 6-6).
Transportation - Chapter 7 !
The transportation chapter identifies the density and distribution of land uses in the community
and their relationship to our transportation systi;' It provides a functional hierarchy of
roadways for our community. It looks at syste improvements that will be required within the
community and looks at transit services that wil be available, and finally it looks at an
implementation program. The chapter is divide? into six sections: the goals and policies, the
land use, MUSA staging and projections, the existing systems, the forecast, alternate modes of
transportation or transit, and implementation of goals and policies.
The transportation element is hased on the City'~ 2030 Land Use. Updates to these plans
recognize changes in land use, development patterns, and other planning processes including:
the Minnesota Department of Transportation's "Transportation System Plan 2008 - 2030" (TSP),
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Carver County's Transportation Plan 2007 Update, and the Metropolitan Council's
Transportation System Framework. .
. The Plan shows how the City will achieve its goal of creating an integrated, multi-modal
transportation system which permits safe, efficient and effective movement of people and
goods while supporting the City's development plans, and complementing the County,
metropolitan and State transportation systems that are within its boundaries.
. Addresses existing and projected deficiencies in the City's roadway system.
. Establishes a functional roadway classification system for the roads within the
community.
. Discusses existing and future funding mechanisms for the construction of transportation
improvements.
. Provides preliminary capital improvements.
Revisions to Transportation due to MetroPolJtan Council Comments
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Roads and Transit I
. Revised the functional classification for CfAH 15, 18 and 19 to "A" minor arterials
(Section 7.6.4). :
. To be consistent with the City of Eden prat~' rie, Dell Road north of Highway 5 is classified
as a major collector (Section 7.6.5).
. The plan acknowledges that the City lies within the Metropolitan Council's Transit Market
Area III (Section 7.8.1). l'
. The plan has acknowledged the Metropoli an Council's primary role in the provision of
~~~~~.ail, as well as specifying that comm f' ter rail is not in the 2030 framework (Section
. The plan notes that Hennepin County lead the planning work on additional LRT corridors
(Section 7.8.3).
. The City removed references to MnDOT's efforts for studying commuter rails (Section
7.8.3).
Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer System Plan :- Chapter 8
The sanitary sewer plan presents the existing satilary infrastructure and the general location and
size of future sanitary sewer infrastructure under fully developed conditions.
The sanitary sewer comprehensive plan covers ~he future extensions of municipal service to
future development areas. The plan deals with the following issues:
Organize.d and cost-effective plan to extrl nd sewer service to development areas of the
commumty.
o Plan is based on anticipated land use, population growth and anticipated growth
corridors.
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2030 Comprehensi ve Plan
November 10, 2008
Page 7
. Maintenance and upkeep of the existing sanitary sewer infrastructure.
. Reduction efforts for Inflow and Infiltration.
. Capital Improvements Plan.
Comprehensive Water Plan - Chapter 9
The water plan identifies the existing trunk and lateral watermain and wells within the City. The
general alignment and size of future trunk watermain and the general location of future well sites
and future water towers is also shown. The Met Council recommended that the DNR Water
Conservation Plan (WCP) be added as an appendix to Chapter 9. The WCP is now Appendix D
of Chapter 9.
The water comprehensive plan covers the futurd extensions of municipal service to future
development areas. The plan deals with the following issues:
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. Organized and cost-effective plan to exttnd water service to development areas of the
community.
o Plan is based on anticipated land use,! opulation growth, anticipated growth corridors,
and estimated future water demand.
· Future needs for wells, storage and treatfl ent facilities.
. Maintenance and upkeep of the existing ater infrastructure.
. Capital Improvements Plan.
Capital Improvements - Chapter 10 .
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This element contains a summary of the caPitallmprovements that are estimated to implement
the comprehensive plan for the next ten years. ~t pulls together the recommendations of the
various elements to provide an overview of the capital costs. The capital improvement element
is designed to show the magnitude and timing f~r the construction of public improvements and
provide a guide for future capital budgeting in tre community. However, the City will adopt a
separate, five-year capital improvement program annually.
Revisions to Capital Improvements due to M1 tropolitan Council Comments
Plan Implementation - The City has provided t e 2008 to 2012 complete capital improvement
program as an appendix to the 2030 Comprehe sive Plan.
RECOMMENDA TION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the ftlIoWing motion:
"The Chanhassen City Council approves the reSolution adopting the City of Chanhassen 2030
Comprehensive Plan."
Todd Gerhardt
2030 Comprehensive Plan
November 10,2008
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ATTACHMENTS i I
1. Resolution Adopting the City of Chanhassenl2030 Comprehensive Plan.
2. Letter from Phyllis Hanson of the Metropolitan qouncil dated October 27,2008.
3. Letter from Phyllis Hanson of the Metropoli~an ~ouncil dated June 23, 2008.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE:
November 10. 2008
RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN 12030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen submitted the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan to adjacent
communities on October 1,2007, for their review. The six-month agency review period ended on April
1,2008.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings to review the draft 2030
Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission reviewed the following:
. Parks and Open Space and Natural ResourcJ chapters on October 2,2007
. Transportation, Sewer and Water chapters O~October 16, 2007
. Housing and Historic Preservation chapters November 6, 2007
. Land Use chapter and proposed land use ma I amendments on November 20 and December 4,
2007 I
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission votdd on January 15,2008 to recommend that the City
Council adopt the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2008, the Chanha sen City Council approved the submittal of the 2030
Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council fa their review pursuant to Minnesota Statues 473.175
and 473.851 to 473.866.
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council com leted its review of the City of Chanhassen
Comprehensive Plan update, found that the Plan me. ts all Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements,
conforms to the regional system plans and is consist~nt with the 2030 Regional Development
Framework, and is compatible with the plans of adj~cent communities.
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council vote~ on October 22, 2008, to authorize the City of
Chanhassen to put its 2030 Comprehensive Plan into effect without any plan modifications.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVE I that the Chanhassen City Council approves the
2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City ouncil this 10th day of November 2008.
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES
NO
ABSENT
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~~ Metropolitan Council
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October 27, 2008
RE:
City of Chanhassen - 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Metropolitan Council Review File No. 20265-1
Metropolitan Council District 4 ( Craig Peterson, 651-602-1474)
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Kate Aanenson, Community Development :qirector
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Ms. Aanenson:
At its meeting on October 22, 2008, the Met~opolitan Council completed its review ofthe
City's updated Comprehensive Plan (Updat~). The Council based its review on the
staff s report and analysis, see attached. l'
The Council found that the City's Update m, ets all Metropolitan Land Planning Act
requirements, conforms to the regional syst9m plans transportation, including aviation,
water resources management, and parks, is ~onsistent with the 2030 Regional
Development Framework, and is compatibl~ with the plans of adjacent jurisdictions.
The Council adopted the following recommrndations:
1. Authorize the City of Chanhassen tOi put its 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update
into effect without any plan modifications;
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2. Remind the City to submit a copy of the City Council Resolution adopting its
Update to the Council for its records;
3. Remind the City that Minnesota Sta~tes 473.864 require it to formally adopt the
Comprehensive Plan after the Council's final action and require the City to submit
two copies of the adopted Plan to the Council in a timely manner;
4. Remind the City that it is required td submit any updated ordinances and controls
intended to help implement the Planito the Council upon adoption;
5. Encourage Chanhassen to participat~ in the zoning process for protection of
Flying Cloud Airport operations and system role; and,
6. Advise the City to either include a rMerence to its Water Supply Plan (WSP) in
Chapter 9 of the Update or include +e WSP as an appendix to Chapter 9 in the
Update. !
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
October 27, 2008
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In addition, the Council approved the City's Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
The Council requests the following:
. A cover letter.
. A copy of the resolution of adoption by the local governing body -- indicating
that the Plan as reviewed by the Council is adopted.
. A copy of any official local controls adopted to implement the comprehensive
plan.
. Two copies of the City's final plan once it is revised to include all the
information that was submitted.
Congratulations on a well-done plan and for ,being one ofthe first communities in the
region to have completed its plan successfully.
Siq.c~rely,
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Phylli. . anson, Manager
Loca ' lanning Assistance
Attachment
cc: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager, City of Chanhassen
Crystal Carlson, MHF A I
Tod Sherman, Development Reviews Coordinator, MnDOT Metro Division
Craig Peterson, Metropolitan Council District 4
Jim Uttley, Planning Analyst and Sector Representative
Kyle Colvin, Asst. Manager, Enginebring Services, ES
Cheryl Olsen, Reviews Coordinator I
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Community Developmerj1t Committee
Environment Committee
For the Metropolitan Council meeting of October 22, 2008
Committee Report
Item: 2008 - 206
ADVISORY INFORMATION
Date Prepared: October 6, 2008
Subject: City of Chanhassen 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update; Review File No. 20265-1;
Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan
Proposed Actions:
That the Metropolitan Council adopts the attached Review Record and takes the following actions from each
committee:
Recommendations of the Community Development Committee
1. Authorize the City of Chanhassen to put its 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update into effect without any
plan modifications;
2. Remind the City to submit a copy of the Ci Council Resolution adopting its Update to the Council for
its records;
3. Remind the City that Minnesota Statutes 47 .864 require it to formally adopt the Comprehensive Plan
after the Council's [mal action and require e City to submit two copies of the adopted Plan to the
Council in a timely manner; and,
4. Remind the City that it is required to submi any updated ordinances and controls intended to help
implement the Plan to the Council upon ad tion.
5. Encourage Chanhassen to participate in the oning process for protection of Flying Cloud Airport
operations and system role.
6. Advise the City to either include a reference to its Water Supply Plan (WSP) in Chapter 9 of the Update
or include the WSP as an appendix to Chapter 9 in the Update.
Recommendations of the Environment Committee:
1. Approve the City's Tier II Comprehensive ewer Plan.
Summary of Committee Discussion I Questions: .
Environment Committee I
Motion was made and seconded that the Metropolit n Council approve the City of Chanhassen' s 2030 Tier II
Comprehensive Sewer Plan. There was no further cllscussion, and the item passed unanimously.
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Community Development Committee I
CM Sanda asked about permitting of seaplanes and Iwhether that was a regional or statewide matter. Jim Uttley
responded that the permitting of seaplanes to land on certain lakes is controlled statewide by the State of
Minnesota. I
Motion to approve the six recommendations of the tommunity Development Committee shown above was
made, seconded and approved unanimously. I
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Community Development Committee
Meeting date: October 6, 2008
Business Item
Item: 2008-206
Environment Committee
Meeting date: September 23, 2008
ADVISORY INFORMATION
Subject: City of Chanhassen 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update
Review File No. 20265-1
Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan
District(s), Member(s): District 4, Council member Craig Peterson, 651-602-1474
Policy/Legal Reference: Minnesota Statute Section 473.175
Staff Prepared/Presented: James P. Uttley, Principal Reviewer, (651-602-1361)
Kyle Colvin, Engineering Services Asst. Manager, (651-602-1151)
Division/Department: Community Development I Planning and Growth Management
Environmental Services I Engineering Services
Proposed Action
That the Metropolitan Council adopts the attached Review Record and takes the following actions from each
committee:
Recommendations of the Community Development Committee
7. Authorize the City of Chanhassen to put its 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update into effect without any
plan modifications; .
8. Remind the City to submit a copy ofthe City Council Resolution adopting its Update to the Council for
its records;
9. Remind the City that Minnesota Statutes 473.864 require it to formally adopt the Comprehensive Plan
after the Council's fmal action and require the City to submit two copies of the adopted Plan to the
Council in a timely manner; and,
10. Remind the City that it is required to submit any updated ordinances and controls intended to help
implement the Plan to the Council upon adoption.
11. Encourage Chanhassen to participate in the zoning process for protection of Flying Cloud Airport
operations and system role.
12. Advise the City to either include a reference to its Water Supply Plan (WSP) in Chapter 9 of the Update
or include the WSP as an appendix to Chapter 9 in the Update.
Recommendations of the Environment Committee:
2. Approve the City's Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan;
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Background
The City of Chanhassen (City) is located in northeastern Carver County, bounded by Chaska, Victoria,
Shorewood, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Shakopee and Jackson Township. (See Figure 1)
The 2030 Regional Development Framework (RDF), as adopted by the Metropolitan Council (Council) in
January 2004, identified Chanhassen as a "Developing" community. Figure 2 shows the designation and
regional systems in Chanhassen and the surrounding area.
The City submitted its 2030 Comprehensive Plan (Update) to the Council for review to meet the Metropolitan
Land Planning Act requirements (Minn. Stat. 473.175) and the Council's 2005 Systems Statement requirements.
Rationale - Standard of Review & Findings
1. Does the proposed Plan conform to Regional Systems Plans?
2. Is the Plan consistent with Metropolitan Council policies?
3. Is the Plan compatible with plans of adjacent governmental units and plans of affected special districts
and school districts?
Conformance with Regional Systems Plans:
1. Regional Parks Yes
2. Transportation including Aviation Yes
3 . Water Resources Management Yes
(Wastewater Services and Surface Water Management)
Consistent with Council Policy Requirements:
1. Forecasts Yes
2. Housing Yes
3. 2030 Regional Development Framework and Land Use Yes
4 Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) Program Yes
5. Water Supply Yes
Compatible with Plans of Adjacent Governmental Units and Plans of Affected Special Districts and
School Districts
1. Compatible with other plans
Yes
Funding
None
Known Support I Opposition
There is no known opposition.
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REVIEW RECORD
Review of the City of Chanhassen 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MLP A) requires local units of government to submit comprehensive
plans (plans) and plan amendments to the Council for review and comment (Minn. Stat. S 473.864, Subd. 2).
The Council reviews plans to determine:
. Confonnance with metropolitan system plans,
. Consistency with other adopted Plans of the Council, and
. Compatibility with the Plans of other local jurisdictions in the Metropolitan Area.
The Council may require a local governmental unit to modify any plan or part thereof if, upon the adoption
of findings and a resolution, the Council concludes that the Plan is more likely than not to have a substantial
impact on or contain a substantial departure from metropolitan system plans (Minn. Stat. S 473.175, Subd.
1).
Each local government unit shall adopt a policy plan for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage for
which the local government unit is responsible, coordinated with the Metropolitan Council's plan, and may
revise the same as often as it deems necessary. Each such plan shall be submitted to the Council for review
and shall be subject to the approval of the Council as to those features affecting the Council's responsibilities
as determined by the Council. Any such features disapproved by the Council shall be modified in accordance
with the Council's recommendations (Minn. Stat. S 473.513).
CONFORMANCE WITH REGIONAL SYSTEMS
Regional Parks
Parks and Trails
Reviewer: Jan Youngquist, CD - Regional Parks System Planning, (651-602-1029)
The Update is in conformance with the Regional Parks Policy Plan (RPPP).
Transportation
Roads and Transit
Reviewer: Ann Braden, MTS - Systems Planning, (651-602-1705)
The Update is in conformance with the Transportation Policy Plan and addresses all the applicable
transportation and transit requirements of a comprehensive plan.
TH 212, a principal arterial, has recently been reconstructed as a four-lane freeway on approximately 12
miles of new alignment that runs southwest from Hennepin CSAH 4 (Eden Prairie Road) in Eden Prairie,
where it connects to existing Highway 212. The highway runs through the cities of Eden Prairie,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver and Dahlgren. TH 7, another principal arterial runs along a portion of the city's
northern border. The transportation chapter includes an extensive analysis of existing and future
transportation deficiencies and recommends improvements to the minor arterial, major and minor collector
and local roadway networks.
Chanhassen lies within Transit Market Area III. Service options for Market Area III include peak-only
express, small vehicle circulators, midday circulators, special needs paratransit (ADA, seniors), and
ridesharing. Regular route transit service is provided by Southwest Metro Transit. Dial-a-ride service is
provided by Carver Area Rural Transit.
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Aviation
Reviewer: Chauncey Case, MTS - Systems Planning (651-602-1724)
The Update is in conformance with the Aviation System Plan and consistent with Council policy. The
nearest metropolitan aviation facility to the City of Chanhassen is the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) located in
the City of Eden Prairie. Chanhassen is affected by the need to protect the region's general airspace from
potential airspace hazards and recognize that certain surface waters are permitted seaplane use areas. Also, a
portion of Chanhassen is within the FCM airport influence area (AlA) and is affected by specific airport
zoning requirements. The City is not within the future noise contours for the expanded airport. The Update
addresses the protection of the region's general airspace through use of the "Notification" process to FAA
and MnDOT. The Update addresses the permitted use of seaplanes on Lakes Riley, Hazeltine and
Minnewashta.
The federal record of decision (ROD) on the airport expansion FEIS has been recently approved by the FAA
and the new airport development plan is now being implemented. In 2008, the Metropolitan Airports
Commission (MAC) will be updating the FCM long-term comprehensive plan likely to 2030. There will be
an effort to establish a joint airport/community zoning board for FCM that would include Chanhassen, Eden
Prairie and possibly Shakopee and Bloomington along with the MAC. A primary objective of the board is
to establish a local airport zoning ordinance to protect the airport environs primarily through height controls.
In the case of Chanhassen it is critical that specific height controls are in place to protect the approaches to
runways 10L and lOR. The instrument landing approach to runway lOR is system-critical to the function of
FCM and operations in the southwest portion ofthe region. The City is encouraged to participate in the
zoning process for protection of Flying Cloud Airport operations and system role.
Water Resources Management
Wastewater Service
Reviewer: Kyle Colvin, ES - Engineering Services, (651-602-1151)
The Update is in conformance with the Water Resources Management Policy Plan. The Update summarizes
the City's vision to year 2030. The Update includes growth forecasts that are consistent with the Council's
forecasts for population, households and employment.
Current regional wastewater treatment services are provided to the City by the Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services. Wastewater generated within the City is conveyed to and treated at the Blue Lake
Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Shakopee. The Update projects that the City will have 14,800
sewered households and 15,600 sewered employees by 2030. The Metropolitan Disposal System with its
scheduled improvements has or will have adequate capacity to serve these needs.
The Update provides a sanitary flow projection for year 2030. This projection represents ultimate build-out
of the City. The bases for the projections were given in the Update and were determined appropriate for
planning for local services.
Chanhassen has been identified as a community impacted by wet weather occurrences. The City is currently
on the Council's list of communities having an III reduction goal. The City has committed to mitigate
excessive III at levels equal to the Council's Surcharge amount. The City's III reduction plan includes
investigative efforts for locating sources of excess III through system flow monitoring, sump pump
inspections and disconnections and system inspection and rehabilitation. The City and the Environmental
Services conducted a joint investigative study to examine potential sources of III entering the regional
system. The findings of that joint study resulted in follow-up minor improvements to the regional disposal
system including MH structure casting adjustments and joint sealing.
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Tier II Comments
Reviewer: Kyle Colvin, ES - Engineering Services, (65]-602-115])
The Tier II Sewer Element of the Update has been reviewed against the requirements for Tier II
Comprehensive Sewer Plans for developing communities. It was found to be complete and consistent with
Council polices. Upon adoption of the Update by the City, the action of the Council to approve the Tier II
Plan becomes effective. At that time, the City may implement its Update to alter, expand or improve its
sewage disposal system consistent with the approved Tier II Sewer Plan. A copy of the City Council
Resolution adopting its Plan needs to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for its records.
Surface Water Management
Reviewer: Judy Sventek, ES - Water Resources Assessment (651-602-1156)
The City's draft Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) is consistent with the Council's 2030 Water
Resources Management Policy Plan. The City of Chanhassen is located in four watersheds: Lower
Minnesota River Watershed District, Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District, and the Carver County Watershed Management Organization. The Metropolitan Council
reviewed the City ofChanhassen's Local Water Management Plan (LWMP) in May of2006. All four
watersheds approved the City's LWMP in 2006 and the City adopted the final LWMP in August 2006.
The Metropolitan Council found the L WMP to provide an excellent framework for managing storm water in
the City. The Council has no further comments on the LWMP element of the Comprehensive Plan Update.
CONSISTENCY WITH COUNCIL POLICY
Forecasts
Reviewer: Todd Graham, CD - Research, (651-602-1322)
The Update is consistent with Council's forecasts and consistent with regional policy in this respect. In the
Wastewater Chapter, the segmentation of sewer-serviced and "unsewered" forecasts is slightly different from
Council's System Statement (unsewered population and households in 2020, also 100 jobs at unsewered
worksites in 2010 and 2020). Council staff can agree to the forecast in table 8.6.2 and reflect the change in
Council's forecasts set.
City
Population
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2030 Regional Development Framework and Land Use
Reviewer: Jim Uttley, CD - Local Planning Assistance, (651-602-1319)
The Update is consistent with the 2030 Regional Development Framework's (RDF), which designates
Chanhassen "developing." Council policy for developing communities calls for an average density 00 to 5
plus units per net developable acre for areas within the MUSA serviced by the Metropolitan Disposal
System. Chanhassen is a participant in the Council's Plat Monitoring Program (PMP). According to the
PMP, Chanhassen approved 45 subdivisions between 2000 and the end of 2007 adding 2,347 housing units
at an average density of 5 units per net acre.
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The Update is consistent with the Council's land use guidelines for communities in the developing area. The
Update indicates that the City proposes that its existing MUSA will be fully developed by 2030 with no
vacant land remaining for development after that date. The City has 1,800 acres that are outside the MUSA
at the present time and it does not plan for urbanization of those lands before 2030. Densities throughout the
planning period are proposed to remain above 4 units per net acre.
Housing
Reviewer: Linda Milashius, CD - Livable Communities, (651-602-1541)
The Update is consistent with the Council's housing policy and meets the affordable housing planning
requirements ofthe MLPA. The Update acknowledges the City's share ofthe region's affordable housing
need of 1,166 affordable units for the 2011-2020 time period. The Update indicates that the City has an
adequate supply ofland available through 2020 for medium density (4-8 acres per unit) and high density
residential (8-16 units per acre), as well as an additional 20 acres designated as mixed use residential (8-20
units per acre) that can be used to provide opportunities to meet the City's affordable housing need.
The Update provides the implementation tools and programs the City will use to promote opportunities to
address its regional fair share housing need. The Update indicates the City will consider the use of Tax
Increment Financing for affordable housing and is committed to continue working with the Carver County
Community Development Agency and Minnesota Housing to pursue opportunities and resources to maintain
housing affordability in the community and to accommodate additional new affordable units. Chanhassen is
a participant in the LCA Local Housing Incentives Program.
Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) Program
Reviewer: Jim Larsen, CD - Local Planning Assistance, (651-602-1159)
The Update is consistent with Council policy rdative to ISTS. The Update indicates there are currently 415
ISTS operating in the City. Figure 3.4 in Appendix A identifies where the systems are in use in the City.
The City's ISTS management program is consistent with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Council
requirements and policies. The City has provided a copy of its current ISTS ordinance in Appendix I of the
Update.
Water Supply
Reviewer: Sara Bertelsen, ES - Water Supply Planning, (651-602-1035)
The City's water supply plan (WSP) is consistent with the policies of the Council's Water Resources
Management Policy Plan. The Council commends the city on its recent effort to expand its water
conservation programs in order to reduce the city's outdoor water use.
Resource Protection
Historic Preservation
Reviewer: Jim Uttley, CD - Local Planning Assistance, (651-602-1319)
The Update contains a section on Historic Preservation as required by the MLP A.
Solar Access Protection
Reviewer: Jim Uttley, CD - Local Planning Assistance, (651-602-1319)
The Update addresses the subject of solar access protection on page 3-4. The paragraph indicates that
the City is addressing solar access protection via zoning codes.
Aggregate Resources Protection
Reviewer: Jim Uttley, CD - Local Planning Assistance, (651-602-1319)
The Council's Aggregate Resources Inventory does not identify the presence of any aggregate resource
deposits of sufficient size to be viable for mining. The Update does identify a 36-acre site on the southern
perimeter of the City that was historically utilized as a mineral extraction site. Interim use of the site as a
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shooting range has left it in need of environmental reclamation. The land use plan proposes high density
residential for its future use. Chanhassen does not need to address the protection of these resources and the
Update does not propose protection of the aggregate resources at this site.
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Reviewer: Jim Uttley, CD -Local Planning Assistance, (651-602-1361)
The Update includes a description of:
. Capital Improvement Program
. Zoning Code
. Subdivision Code
. ISTS Codes
. Housing Implementation Program
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
COMPATIBILITY WITH PLANS OF ADJACENT GOVERNMENTAL UNITS AND PLANS OF
AFFECTED SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS
The City submitted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update to adjacent local units of government, school
districts, counties and special districts for comment in October 2007. Chanhassen received responses from
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Three Rivers Park District, Scott County and Minnesota
Department of Transportation and responded to those needing responses. There do not appear to be any
compatibility issues with plans of adjacent governmental units and plans of affected special districts and
school districts.
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW:
. City of Chanhassen 2030 Comprehensive Plan;
. Copies of the 2nd generation Surface Water Management Plan ofChanhassen;
. 11 pages of the City Code related to solar access
. A letter from Chanhassen's Community Development Director Kate Aanenson to Phyllis Hanson
responding to the Council's Informal Review letter of April 10, 2008;
. 13 pages of Article IV of the City Code related to ISTS; and,
. Comprehensive Plan Transmittal form
. Supplemental materials addressing completeness issues including existing land use map,S year CIP, and
a partial rewrite of Chapter 7 Transportation.
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June 23, 2008
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
RE: Chanhassen 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update - Incomplete
Metropolitan Council District 4 (Craig Peterson, 651-602-1474)
Metropolitan Council Review No. 20265-1
Dear Ms. Aanenson:
Metropolitan Council staff reviewed the City ofChanhassen's Comprehensive Plan update
(Update), received on June 3, 2008. The Update is incomplete in areas as identified in this letter.
For this reason, the formal review of the Update is suspended until the Council receives
supplemental materials from the City to address the areas discussed below. Once the
supplemental materials are received and evaluated, if the Update is then found to be complete,
the formal review process will resume.
Land Use
The Update is incomplete for land use.' The Update does riofcontain an existing larid use
map. Table 2':'1 identifies "existing" land use as being for the year 2000 . Existing land
use should reflect 2008 or 2007 land use acreages.
Plan Implementation
The Update does not adequately addresses two ofthree sub-elements required by statute
(Minn. Stat. 9473.859, Subd. 4). The Update does not adequately address the following
requirements that the plan:
. Describes public programs, fiscal devices and other specific actions to be
undertaken in stated sequence to implemerlt the comprehensive plan.. .. An
implementation program shall contain at least the following parts:
(1) A description of official controls, addressing at least the matters of zoning,
subdivision, water supply, and private sewer systems, and a schedule for the
preparation, adoption, and administration of such controls;
(2) A capital improvement program (CIP) for transportation, sewers, parks, water
supply, and open space facilities;
In order to make the Official Controls section of the Upda(e complete, the City will need
to provide the Council with a copy of the City's existing zoning map and those sections
of the zoning ordinance that deal with zoning district densities/lot sizes (including
conditional use and PUD regulations), as well as copies' of the city's subdivision
regulations, POD ordinance (if a separate ordinance) and any other applicable land use
controls. If the City anticipates making changes in the regulations or zoning map to
www.metrocouncil.org
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June 23, 2008
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reflect the City's updated comprehensive plan, a description of the changes and/or map
changes should also be submitted for Council review.
While the City's Update contains a chart (Figure 10-1) on page 10-2 that is referred to as
a CIP, the chart does not satisfy that statutory requirement for a ClP. Minnesota Statutes
S473.852, Subdivision 4 requires that the ClP include "the need for each improvement,
financial sources, and the financial impact that the improvement will have on the local
governmental unit or school district." h1 order to make the Official Controls section of
the Update complete, the City will need to provide information on the need for each
improvement, financial sources, and the financial impact that the improvement will have
on the local governmental unit or school district.
In addition, Council staff has questions about the sewer-related section of the Update.
Sewers
The plan indicates that the City will consider providing wastewater services to the large
lot developments (2.5 acre lots) if they have failing systems. The plan does not indicate if
the City would require the lots to be subdivided and at what density. lfthe City intends
to allow such lots to be sewered "as is" it would be helpful ifthe City could indicate the
total number of such lots and the total acres involved, so that Council staff can determine
the potential impact on the City's overall density and conformance with Council policy if
such lots were sewered.
If you have any questions or need further information with respect to these matters, please
contact Jim Uttley, Sector Representative at 651-602-1361.
PhyIri Hanson, Manager
Loc Planning Assistance
CC: Craig Peterson, Metropolitan Council District 4
Jim Uttley, Sector Representative
Cheryl Olson, Referrals Coordinator
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