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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 12, 2010
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to
the Flag.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman Ernst,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme,
and Todd Hoffman
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 March 22, 2010
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated March 22, 2010
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated March 16, 2010
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated March 23, 2010
Resolution #2010-26:
b. Approve Resolution Accepting Donations from Xcel Energy and Roberts
Automatic Products for 2010 Special Events Sponsorship Program.
Resolution #2010-27:
c. Harrison Hill Drainage Improvements: Approve Quote.
Resolution #2010-28:
d. 2010 Street Improvements (Erie Avenue), Project 10-01(a): Call
Assessment Hearing.
Resolution #2010-29:
e. Approve Change Order No. 1 for Sewer Pipe Installation at Lake Ann
Park.
Resolution #2010-30:
f. Medical Arts Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project 10-05: Authorize
Preparation of Feasibility Study.
g. Approval of Arbor Day Post Contest Winners.
h. Approve Amendment to the Following Planned Unit Developments: Vasserman
Ridge/Arboretum Village/Galpin Business Park. Applicant: City of Chanhassen.
i. Approve Request for Preliminary Plat Extension, Liberty at Creekside, NDI Minnesota, LLC.
j. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Chanhassen Fourth of July Celebration,
Chanhassen Rotary Club.
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: CHANHASSEN RED BIRDS BASEBALL TEAM, BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
Elise Ryan, 6587 Shadow Lane, speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors for the Chanhassen Red
Birds, thanked the City Council for investing in the new baseball stadium at the Chanhassen High School
which will be the home for town ball. She invited council members to attend the opening game on
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Sunday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m. The team mascot, Red Bird, handed out hats and t-shirts. Mayor Furlong
asked about players and how they can contact the team. Councilman McDonald asked about ticket sales.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF HANCOCK PLACE
RIGHT-OF-WAY, LOTS 29-31, BLOCK 1, RED CEDAR POINT LAKE MINNEWASHTA.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing. No one
spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2010-31: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City
Council approve to vacate a portion of Hancock Place right-of-way, Lots 29 through 31, Block 1,
Red Cedar Point Lake Minnewashta, as shown on the attached survey prepared by BDM
Consulting Engineers and Surveyors dated 9/14/09. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSIDER PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
DOWNTOWN CHANHASSEN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND THE PROPOSED
ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 10; ADOPT
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS.
Todd Gerhardt presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong clarified that development in this
area will have to go through the City’s normal planning process before opening the public hearing. No
one spoke and the public hearing was closed. Mayor Furlong thanked city staff, Mr. Sticha and Ehlers
and Associates for their work on this plan. Councilman McDonald also gave his gratitude and thanks to
everyone involved.
Resolution #2010-32: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City
Council approve a Resolution adopting modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown
Chanhassen Redevelopment Project Area; and establishing Tax Increment Financing District No.
10 therein and establishing a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefore. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Resolution #2010-33: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City
Council approve a Resolution approving the elimination of parcels from Tax Increment Financing
District No. 4 located within the Downtown Chanhassen Redevelopment Project Area in the City of
Chanhassen. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
LAKESIDE TOWNHOMES: REQUEST FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
AMENDMENT TO LAKESIDE; SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES AND SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR 22 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL (PUD-R) AND LOCATED ON OUTLOTS B AND E,
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LAKESIDE. APPLICANT: RON CLARK CONSTRUCTION. OWNER: HOME FEDERAL
SAVINGS, PLANNING CASE 10-06.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor Furlong
asked for clarification of the setback requirements for the twin homes before inviting the public to speak.
Tim Whitten with Whitten Associates, along with Mike Roebuck, Vice President of Ron Clark
Construction stated their appreciation to the planning staff in helping them with this project. They stated
their agreement with all the conditions of approval, noting that they have worked very hard with the
existing homeowners in Lakeside, and the existing builders Wooddale and Charles Cudd to address their
concerns. Scott Fredrickson from Bearpath expressed concern that the elevation renderings were
misleading as to the height of the buildings, setbacks and that he failed to see the hardship that would
trigger the variance. Kate Aanenson clarified that the setback change was an amendment to the PUD
rather than a variance.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council approves the
ordinance amending the PUD Design Standards for Lakeside. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council approves the
preliminary plat for Lakeside Fourth Addition creating 22 lots and 3 outlots with a variance to
permit a 20 foot wide private street to access Block 3, plans prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated
10-15-09, revised 2-25-10, subject to the following conditions:
1. Access easement and maintenance agreement shall be recorded over the private street.
2. Payment of Park Dedication Fees totaling $110,000 ($5,000/Unit) in lieu of parkland dedication shall
be collected for the 22 residential twin homes being requested for Outlots B & E at the time of final
plat recording.
3. The applicant shall provide 6 overstory trees along Lyman Blvd; 4 overstory, 8 understory and 8
shrubs along the south property line of Outlot C; at least 3 overstory, 7 understory and 7 shrubs along
the east property line of Outlot B or landscaping consistent with the existing buffer to the north.
4. A revised landscape plan that meets minimum requirements must be submitted to the city before final
approval.
5. Landscaping security shall be provided for all development landscaping.
6. Fire Marshal conditions:
a.The new private drive to the east of Lake Riley Drive must have a street name. Submit
proposed street name to Chanhassen Building Official and Fire Marshal for review and
approval.
b.An additional fire hydrant will be required at the intersection of Lake Riley Drive and the
new private road to the east.
c.Water mains and fire hydrants shall be installed and made serviceable prior to
combustible construction (2007 MSFC Sec. 501.4).
d.Fire Department access roads shall be installed prior to combustible construction to
support the loads of fire apparatus (2007 MSFC Sec. 503.1.1).
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e.A three-foot clear space shall be maintained around fire hydrants (2007 MSFC Sec.
508.5.4).
f.Temporary street signs shall be installed as soon as construction begins. Signs shall be of
an approved size, weather resistant, and maintained until replaced by permanent sign
(2007 MSFC Sec. 505.2).
g.“No Parking Fire Lane” signs shall be installed. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for
spec sheets regarding sign design and specific locations of signs (MSFC Sec. 503.3).
7. City Engineer Conditions:
a. The emergency overflow elevation between Lot 2, Block 2 and Lot 2, Block 3 is labeled
improperly and must be corrected.
b. The lowest floor elevation of Lots 3 through 6, Block 2 must be minimum one foot above the
corrected emergency overflow elevation.
c. An easement is required from the appropriate property owner for any off-site grading. 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.
d. 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.
e. All utilities within this site shall be privately owned and maintained; however, they must be
constructed to the City’s minimum requirements, including pipe diameter and slope, installation
of manholes at bends and the ends of sanitary sewer runs, and installation of a hydrant at the dead
end of watermain.
f. All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's latest
edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates.
g. Each new lot is subject to the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. The 2010 trunk hookup
charge is $2,026 for sanitary sewer and $5,393 for watermain. A portion of the trunk hookup fees
will be collected with the final plat; the remainder must be paid with the building permit, which may
be specially assessed against the parcel at the time of building permit issuance.
h. 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.
i. Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies will be required, including the MPCA, Dept. of
Health, Carver County and Watershed District.
j. All streets within the development will be privately owned and maintained.
k. The developer must submit written verification that the private streets meet a 7-ton design.
l. At the time of final plat recording, the developer must pay the Arterial Collector fee, which is
calculated as follows: 3.58 developable acres x $2,400/acre = $8,592.
m. Construction access shall be limited to Lake Riley Drive at Lyman Boulevard.
8. Water Resources Conditions:
a. Provide detail for Inlet Protection on the beehive structures.
b. Show sealed concrete washout area.
c. Provide an updated SWPPP.
d. Eliminate detail plate 5300.
e. The SWMP fee for Lakeside Fourth Addition is $35,129.61 which shall be paid at the time of
final plat recording.”
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council approves Site
Plan #10-06 for a 22-unit twin-home project in the Lakeside development, plans prepared by
Pioneer Engineering dated 10-15-09, revised 2-25-10, subject to the following conditions:
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 final plat for Lakeside Fourth Addition must be approved and recorded prior to the issuance of a
building permit for the twin homes.
3. Building Official conditions:
a. Buildings over 8500 square feet of floor area are required to be protected with an automatic
sprinkler system. For the purposes of this requirement property lines do not constitute separate
buildings and the areas of basements and garages are included in the floor area threshold.
b. Buildings may be required to be designed by an architect and/or engineer as determined by the
Building Official.
c. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before permits
can be issued.
d. Walls and projections within five feet of property lines are required to be of one-hour fire-
resistive construction.
e. Retaining walls over four feet high require a permit and must be designed by a professional
engineer.
f. Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
g. The applicant and or their agent 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.
CONSENT AGENDA: (K). APPROVE REQUEST FOR $16,550 PAYMENT FOR FIXTURES,
CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATERS.
Councilwoman Ernst asked the City Manager to clarify the State law requiring the City to pay $16,500
for fixtures for the Chanhassen Dinner Theater.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council approve the
request for $16,550 payment for fixtures for the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Furlong informed the public that Southwest Transit is
providing bus service on their coach buses from Southwest Village for every home Twins game.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt clarified a comment made by one of the
board members from the Red Birds about the City’s contribution to the baseball field noting that the
City’s contribution enables Chanhassen Athletic Association and Legion teams to utilize all outdoor
facilities at the Chanhassen High School for at least the next 30 years.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
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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 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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