1b.1. The Woods at Longacres 4th Addition: Final Plat.CITY OF 16 -1
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE 0 P.O. BOX 147 0 CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 0 FAX (612) 937 -5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Cynthia Kirchoff, Planner I
Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
DATE: April 14, 1997
SUBJ: Final Plat Approval for The Woods at Longacres 4th Addition
PROPOSAL
Lundgren Bros. Construction is requesting final plat approval for the 4th addition of The Woods
at Longacres. This addition includes single - family lots and homeowner association areas.. The
final segment of Longacres Drive connecting Galpin Boulevard (CR 117) to Hazeltine Boulevard
(T.H. 41) will also be completed. This property was previously Outlots B and C in The Woods at
Longacres 2 nd Addition.
BACKGROUND
On November 8, 1993, the City Council gave preliminary PUD approval to what was then called
the Song development. The following are the conditions as approved by the City Council:
Reconfigure Lot 36, Block 4 to increase lot width at setback to 90 feet.
2. Developer is responsible for demonstrating a minimum 20 foot separation is provided for
side yards as each building permit is requested. Interior side yard setbacks of 6 feet for
garages and 9 feet for living areas are permitted. Front yard setbacks may be reduced
down to 20 feet where the developer can demonstrate that improved tree preservation
would result, except along the collector street where 30 foot setbacks are required. Side
yard setback of 10 feet is required for all free standing accessory structures. These must
comply with all other rear and front yard setbacks.
3. Each lot must be provided with two trees when they do not contain at least this number of
trees 2V2" or larger in size at the time of development. These trees may be placed in the
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lot in question or clustered as appropriate based upon an approved landscaping plan.
However, none of these trees shall be credited to buffering requirements along Galpin nor
placed upon commonly held outlots. Trees to be selected from approved city list of over
story trees, minimum 2%Z" diameter at time of installation. Seed and sod required for all
disturbed areas. Letter of credit or cash deposit required at time of building permit to
guarantee installation. Provide detailed landscaping plans for internal plantings and the
Galpin Boulevard landscape berm for city approval.
4. Provide copies of subdivision covenants and home owner association documents for
review and approval. The covenants should establish acceptable architectural criteria
consistent with the PUD. Association documents should clearly establish maintenance
and tax responsibility for all commonly held facilities, landscaping and parcels.
5. Outlot D to be merged with appropriate parcels in Dolejsi PUD at time of final plat.
6. Provide details of the proposed private recreational facilities. Since city park plans are
predicated upon the construction of this facility to accommodate some local needs,
financial guarantees ensuring its construction, must be posted. The association park will
be built concurrent with street "A" as listed on the preliminary plat.
7. Provide final clarifications regarding wetland mitigation relative to the basin found on the
"A" street alignment. Provide plans illustrating how wetland buffer areas are to have
native wetland vegetation established. This installation shall be completed with site work
and subject to sufficient financial guarantees. Concurrent with final approval, the
applicant shall determine what wetland buffer monumentation is to be employed. This
monumentation shall be installed with initial site development and is to be covered by
sufficient financial guarantees. Wetland buffer dimensions and setbacks are established
in the applicant's compliance table dated August 10, 1993. Restoration plans to mitigate
wetland damage caused by the sanitary sewer crossing between A and E streets should be
provided and incorporated into the development contract. Provide protective
conservation easements over all wetlands identified by staff and required wetland buffers.
The applicant must demonstrate that wetland mitigation meets 1:1 ratio. At this time we
are short 0.10 acres of wetland due to the applicant's failure to identify Wetland I as
identified by staff. The applicant is responsible for providing wetland mitigation for
impacts stemming from the ultimate improvement of Galpin and trail construction
adjacent to the site. The City will assume responsibility for obtaining the necessary
permits for this activity.
8. Tree Preservation/Landscaping:
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a. Detailed plans with the final plat for landscaping the cul -de -sac islands be
developed for approval.
b. Detailed plans for the Galpin Blvd. landscaped buffer (and berming where
feasible). This feature must be significant enough to buffer direct views of the
home sites from the roadway for lots devoid of preserved trees in appropriate
locations that is mentioned elsewhere in this report. Alternatively, if the applicant
wishes to use this requirement to locate trees in more appropriately designed
clusters around the plat, additional trees must be added to meet the numerical
standard plus provide vegetation elsewhere in the berm area and commonly held
areas.
C. Tree plantings to meet minimum size standards in City Code and be selected from
the official tree list that is being prepared by the Tree Board.
d. Landscaping to be covered by satisfactory financial guarantees.
e. All tree conservation areas to be protected by snow fence or otherwise
satisfactorily marked and all erosion control to be in place with both being
inspected and approved by the city before undertaking any grading of construction
activity on the site. Expand the tree conservation areas as recommended by staff.
f. Planting of boulevard trees on Street A per city specifications.
9. Park and Trails:
Parks
a. The private /association park be approved with the addition of an open field with a
minimum size of 180 feet by 180 feet with a maximum 4% slope is added to the
park layout. This open field is to be in addition to and not in lieu of existing
proposed amenities. Furthermore, if the private /association park is ever
abandoned, it shall be transferred to the city for public park purposes. Such a
provision must be drafted into association documents.
b. Full park fees shall be paid at the rate in force upon building permit application.
C. If in the future there is a dissolution or any type of breakdown in this
neighborhood association, that the city will be deeded this park as a park and not
subdivided into lots.
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Trails
a. It is intended that the Galpin trail be constructed in the street right -of -way except
within 200 feet of street intersections. In these areas, a trail easement up to 20' in
width is required. Furthermore, that this easement shall be included in the grading
plan for the project with a suitable trail bed being prepared. This trail bed may
meander within the easement alignment at the discretion of the applicant, but the
eventual alignment must be conducive to future trail construction and is subject to
approval as a part of the grading plan review. Planting of trees shall be restricted
to areas west of the trail bench.
b. The applicant shall dedicate lands to accommodate trail construction along the
southern boundary of the Johnson/Dolejsi /Turner preliminary plat as depicted on
Attachment #4. The applicant shall map and construct a trail paralleling this
wetland. This construction is to be completed per city specifications and at the
time of adjoining street construction. Final alignment of this trail shall be staked
by the developer and approved by the Park and Recreation Director and City
Engineer. In recognition for the dedication of this trail corridor, and the
construction of said trail, it is recommended that the applicant receive full trail fee
credit at the time of building permit application for both the Song property and
Johnson/Dolejsi/Turner applications. [Note: This condition will require
amendments to the conditions of approval associated with the preliminary plat for
the Johnson/Dolejsi /Turner properties.] Fees associated with the amendment of
the PUD for the Johnson/Dolejsi /Turner property are to be waived.
This trail shall include a connection to the street plan as indicated between Lots 16
& 17, Block 2, or a similar suitable location in the near vicinity.
Full park and trail fees shall be paid per city ordinance.
10. Demonstrate that each lot can accommodate at least a 60'x 40' home site, 12' x 12' deck
and 30' rear yard without intruding into any wetland buffer on the final plat.
11. The final plat shall be amended to include revised street right -of -ways on Streets B, D and
G to a 60 -foot wide right -of -way with Streets H and I to be 50 feet wide with the standard
street section. The applicant was granted a 25' front yard setback. Staff also agreed to
allow for the construction of retaining walls in the ROW of streets H and I to save trees
so long as they are maintained by the Association
12. Appropriate drainage and utility easements shall be conveyed with the final plat for all
utilities located outside the public right -of -ways including drainage basins. The
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minimum width should be 20 feet. The plans should also be revised to include an
improved surface over the east edge of Outlot F to provide the City access to the sediment
basin and Lake Harrison for maintenance vehicles. Access may be covered with sod over
a compacted subgrade acceptable to City staff.
13. The applicant shall receive and comply with all pertinent agency permits, i.e. Watershed
District, Health Department, MPCA, Carver County Highway Department, DNR, Army
Corps of Engineers.
14. Storm sewer calculations for a 10 -year storm event along with pond storage calculations
for storage of a 100 -year storm event, 24 -hour intensity, should be submitted to the City
Engineer for review and approval prior to final platting.
15. At a minimum, deceleration lanes shall be constructed on southbound Galpin Boulevard
when Street A and/or Street E is constructed. The applicant's engineer, Carver County
Highway Department, and staff shall review warrants for a bypass lane on northbound
Galpin Boulevard at the intersection of A Street.
16. Fire hydrants shall be placed approximately 300 feet apart throughout the subdivision in
accordance with the Fire Marshal's recommendation.
17. All disturbed areas shall be immediately restored with seed and disc - mulched or provided
with a wood -fiber blanket within two weeks after site grading or before Nov. 15 each
construction season. Areas where street and/or utility construction will occur throughout
the year are excepted as is construction on individual home sites when building permits
have been issued and erosion control is in place. The City may grant an extension to the
restoration date if weather conditions permit. All disturbed areas shall be restored in
accordance with the City's Best Management Practices Handbook.
18. The developer shall construct all utility and street improvements in accordance with the
City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates and prepare final
construction plans and specifications for City staff review and formal City Council
approval in conjunction with final platting. If the developer installs trunk sewer and
water improvements which is considered anything over an 8 -inch pipe diameter, a credit
will be applied towards the Upper Bluff Creek sanitary sewer and watermain trunk
improvements which will be levied against the parcel. This credit amount will be
determined as the cost difference between the standard lateral pipe size (8 -inch diameter)
and the proposed trunk improvement.
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19. As a condition of final plat approval, the applicant will be required to enter into a
development contract with the City and provide the necessary financial security to
guarantee compliance with the conditions of approval of final platting.
20. No lots shall take driveway access from Galpin Boulevard (County Road 117). The Song
homestead shall gain access via a direct connection to "B" Street.
21. Street names submitted with the final plat are subject to staff approval.
22. The site grades adjacent to Galpin Boulevard shall be revised to be compatible with the
future upgrade of Galpin Boulevard and future trail construction. In addition, no berming
or drainage facilities will be allowed to encroach upon the Galpin Boulevard right -of-
way.
23. Wetland basin G shall be relocated and mitigated to be contained within the development
to avoid its being impacted by street and trail construction.
24. A private driveway easement should be conveyed for access to Lot 9, Block 1 between
Lots 4 and 5, Block 1 off of B Street.
25. The street grades shall be adjusted to conform to City ordinance which is between 0.50%
and 7% except on H and E streets. A street shall be constructed to a 9 ton design.
26. The final plat shall be contingent upon the applicant demonstrating that a street will be
extended to serve the parcel which lies northwesterly of this site. The street extension
may be through either H Street or another Street location within the
Johnson/Dolejsi/Turner property immediately to the west.
27. The proposed landscape median area at the intersection of Galpin Boulevard and A and E
streets, and the proposed cul -de -sac islands, are to be allowed subject to incorporation of
modifications requested by staff and to meet State Aid requirements.
28. Enter into a PUD contract with the City.
29. Street F to be constructed up to the south property line. It shall be provided with a
temporary turnaround and a signed barricade indicating "This street to be extended in the
future." Notice of the extension is to be placed in the chain -of -title of all lots in the
vicinity.
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30. The common private drive serving Lots 33, 34, and 35, Block 4 shall be paved to a width
of 20 feet, be constructed to a 7 ton design and be equipped with a turnaround acceptable
to the Fire Marshal.
31. Decorative street lighting be installed along the collector Street A.
FINAL PLAT REQUEST
Lundgren Bros. Construction is requesting final plat approval for 28 single- family lots, 5 outlots
(3 of which will be homeowner association areas) and the completion of the final segment of
Longacres Drive connecting Galpin Boulevard (CR 117) to Hazeltine Boulevard (T.H. 41).
The applicant is requesting a 20 foot front yard setback on Lot 1, Block 1 to accommodate
additional rear yard area to screen from Galpin Rd. and the future trail.
COMPLIANCE TABLE
Lot No.
Block No.
Gross Area
S . Ft
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Setback From
Wetland
Buffer
1
1
22,613
150'
150'
N/A
1
2
18,416
124'
139'
N/A
1
3
13,784
103'
161'
N/A
2
3
13,713
113'
177'
N/A
3
3
17,843
158'
213'
N/A
4
3
15,051
120'
213' 1
N/A
5
3
16,914
91'
188'
N/A
6
3
17,041
124'
209'
N/A
1
4
16,027
79'
169'
N/A
2
4
15,566
88'
149'
N/A
3
4
13,585
110'
145'
N/A
4
4
13,700
107'
150'
N/A
5
4
16,424
148'
154'
N/A
6
4
16,033
148'
145'
N/A
7
4
18,307
118'
195'
N/A
8
4
20,208
108'
214'
N/A
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9
4
27,974
111'
196'
N/A
10
4
26,720
88'
227'
N/A
11
4
20,432
116'
186'
N/A
12
4
59,023
68'
260'
40'
13
4
88,877
73'
288'
40'
14
4
52,605
80'
260'
40'
15
4
27,661
114'
266'
40'
16
4
26,195
153'
224'
N/A
1
5
21,587
110'
296'
40'
2
5
25,988
105'
294'
40'
3
5
21,684
109'
236'
40'
4
5
18,247
109'
172'
N/A
Outlot A
-
45,814
Outlot B
-
305,855
Outlot C
-
44,329
Outlot D
-
1,185,715
Outlot E
-
147,719
Landscaping
The plan indicates that maple and ash trees will be planted as was proposed in previous
additions. Meadowbrook Court is proposed to have a cul -de -sac landscaped island as is
indicated by the cul -de -sac planting plan. An entrance landscaping plan and monument plan
have also been submitted. The entrance area is similar to those located at Hunter Drive and
Galpin Boulevard, and Hwy. 41 and Longacres Drive. A separate sign permit will be required
for the entrance monument. An overall landscaping plan (including streetscape, park and
entrance landscaping) that indicates plant lists shall by supplied by the applicant. A streetscape
plan by Ernst Associates has been submitted for Longacres Drive.
Park
A neighborhood park plan by Ernst Associates has been submitted. The park is to be located in
Outlot E. This park as well as the two open areas ( Outlot A and C) will be maintained by the
homeowners association. One of the conditions of approval for the private /association park was
a 180' x 180' (.74 acres) open field. The applicant requested that the park be reduced in size
from .74 acres to .55 acres. The Park & Recreation Commission and the City Council approved
this request. Construction of the park includes a parking lot, swimming pool and pool house.
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According to City Code, no building shall be constructed on an outlot. Therefore, the applicant
must replat part of the outlot into a lot and block. This plat must be approved by the Planning
Commission and City Council.
Drainage
Storm water runoff from the site will be conveyed via a storm sewer drainage system to on -site
storm water quality ponds for treatment prior to discharging into the wetlands. Upon review of
the detailed construction plans some modification of the storm sewer system is necessary.
Revised drainage calculations will need to be submitted to the City for review and approval.
A drain tile system behind the curb has been required to address sump pump discharge from the
home sites not adjacent to stormwater ponds or wetlands. The drain tile will also benefit
subsurface drainage in the streets.
Surface water management fees (SWMP) are not applicable to this development since it was
preliminary platted before the ordinance went into effect. The storm water management in this
development is, however, in general accordance with the City's SWMP.
Grading
The plans propose grading future phases (Outlots D and E) in an effort to balance earthwork. On
Outlot D, only Majestic Oak Drive is proposed to be graded. Outlot D contains a significant
number of trees and steep slopes. During the preliminary plat process a lot of discussions were
centered upon the preservation and mitigation measures to minimize tree loss and grading. The
City compromised right -of -way and building setbacks and would allow retaining walls to
encroach the right -of -way. The plans do not propose any retaining walls. Staff recommends the
applicant work with staff in determining where retaining walls should be utilized to save trees
and reduce grading.
The plans propose to custom grade the wooded lots within the development. Detailed grading,
drainage, erosion control and tree preservation plans will be required at time of building permit
application for City review and approval on Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 4.
The future trail along Galpin Boulevard will be graded, however, not constructed with this phase.
The City /County will be responsible for completion of the trail.
The private /association park on Outlot B has extensive berming on the northerly edge for
screening development from the adjacent property to the north (Carlson). Some berming is also
proposed along Galpin Boulevard; however, due to grades, berming along the entire length of
Galpin is not feasible.
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Utilities
Detailed construction plans and specifications were submitted for staff review and City Council
approval. Staff has reviewed the plans and specifications, however, returned them for some
minor revisions.
Sanitary sewer and watermain service will be extended from the Woods at Longacres 2" d
Addition east to Galpin Boulevard along Longacres Drive and Fawn Hill Road. The developer
will be installing a trunk watermain (16" diameter) along Longacres Drive. As in previous
phases the City will credit the developer the construction cost difference between an 8" water
line and the trunk water line. These credits will be determined upon completion and acceptance
of the utilities. The credits will be applied to the developer's hookup charges at time of building
permit issuance.
Streets
This phase of development involves extending Longacres Drive out to Galpin Boulevard (County
Road 117) completing the connection between Trunk Highway 41 and Galpin Boulevard. A
right turn lane and acceleration lane will also be constructed along the west side of Galpin
Boulevard. The construction of a bypass lane will not be required with this project as it is
expected that Galpin Boulevard will be reconstructed before the additional traffic from the
development would warrant the bypass lane. A 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk will be
constructed along the north side of Longacres Drive. Longacres Drive is listed in the City's
Comprehensive Plan as a collector street. This street is also designated as a Municipal State -Aid
Route (MSA). Longacres Drive is proposed to be constructed with a 36 -foot wide, face -to -face
street section versus the typical residential 31 -foot wide street section to meet MSA
requirements. The street's horizontal and vertical alignment has been approved by MnDOT.
Since Longacres Drive is a MSA route, parking will have to be restricted on at least one side of
the street. Since there are more lots abutting Longacres Drive along the south, staff believes
parking should be prohibited along the north side of Longacres Drive. Staff has provided a
sample resolution for the City Council to consider and act upon.
Detailed street construction plans have been submitted for staff review and City Council
approval. The construction plans were reviewed by staff and sent back for minor revisions.
Decorative street lights will be installed throughout the development by NSP after the streets are
constructed. The street lights will match the existing street lights throughout the
Meadows/Woods at Longacres subdivisions.
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Wetlands
The applicant has provided the City with plans showing four existing wetland basins in this
addition of the project. These wetlands have all been identified as ag -urban wetlands. Of these four
wetlands three areas are proposed to be impacted by this plan. The mitigation for these impacts, as
well as mitigation from previous wetland impacts in earlier phases of the Woods development, is
proposed to adjoin the larger wetland area, Harrison Lake. These impacts have been approved as
part of Wetland Alteration permits 92 -9 and 93 -5. The wetland plans in this phase also fulfills the
mitigation requirements of condition #7. However, the applicant has yet to provide the wetland
monumentation condition of this requirement.
Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block 4 and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 5 have a 40 foot wetland setback.
REVIEW CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Reconfigure Lot 36, Block 4 to increase lot width at setback to 90 feet.
This condition has `.)een met with a previous phase.
2. Developer is responsible for demonstrating a minimum 20 foot separation is provided for
side yards as each building permit is requested. Interior side yard setbacks of 6 feet for
garages and 9 feet for living areas are permitted. Front yard setbacks may be reduced
down to 20 feet where the developer can demonstrate that improved tree preservation
would result, except along the collector street where 30 foot setbacks are required. Side
yard setback of 10 feet is required for all free standing accessory structures. These must
comply with all other rear and front yard setbacks.
This condition is still applicable. A reduced front yard setback of 20 feet is not
recommended for Lot 1, Block 1. A comparison between the preliminary plat and
final plat shows that the lot depth has been decreased from 155 feet to 150 feet.
Staff believes there still is sufficient room to construct a home and provide the
necessary buffer.
Each lot must be provided with two trees when they do not contain at least this number of
trees 2 %2" or larger in size at the time of development. These trees may be placed in the
lot in question or clustered as appropriate based upon an approved landscaping plan.
However, none of these trees shall be credited to buffering requirements along Galpin nor
placed upon commonly held outlots." Trees to be selected from approved city list of over
story trees, minimum 2%2" diameter at time of installation. Seed and sod required for all
disturbed areas. Letter of credit or cash deposit required at time of building permit to
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guarantee installation. Provide detailed landscaping plans for internal plantings and the
Galpin Boulevard landscape berm for city approval.
• This condition is still applicable.
4. Provide copies of subdivision covenants and home owner association documents for
review and approval. The covenants should establish acceptable architectural criteria
consistent with the PUD. Association documents should clearly establish maintenance
and tax responsibility for all commonly held facilities, landscaping and parcels.
This condition is still applicable.
5. Outlot D to be merged with appropriate parcels in Dolejsi PUD at time of final plat.
Not applicable with this phase.
6. Provide details of the proposed private recreational facilities. Since city park plans are
predicated upon the construction of this facility to accommodate some local needs,
financial guarantees ensuring its construction, must be posted. The association park will
be built concurrent with street "A" as listed on the preliminary plat.
• This condition has been modified as follows:
Provide details of the proposed private recreational facilities. Since city park
plans are predicated upon the construction of this facility to accommodate some
local needs, financial guarantees ensuring its construction, must be posted. The
association park will be built concurrent with Longacres Drive as listed on the
preliminary plat.
A Neighborhood Park Plan has been submitted on March 12, 1997 to the City for
review. However, prior to the issuance of a building permit the area shall be
platted into a lot. This plat shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and
City Council.
7. Provide final clarifications regarding wetland mitigation relative to the basin found on the
"A" street alignment. Provide plans illustrating how wetland buffer areas are to have
native wetland vegetation established. This installation shall be completed with site work
and subject to sufficient financial guarantees. Concurrent with final approval, the
applicant shall determine what wetland buffer monumentation is to be employed. This
monumentation shall be installed with initial site development and is to be covered by
sufficient financial guarantees. Wetland buffer dimensions and setbacks are established
in the applicant's compliance table dated August 10, 1993. Restoration plans to mitigate
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guarantee installation. Provide detailed landscaping plans for internal plantings and the
Galpin Boulevard landscape berm for city approval.
• This condition is still applicable.
4. Provide copies of subdivision covenants and home owner association documents for
review and approval. The covenants should establish acceptable architectural criteria
consistent with the PUD. Association documents should clearly establish maintenance
and tax responsibility for all commonly held facilities, landscaping and parcels.
This condition is still applicable.
5. Outlot D to be merged with appropriate parcels in Dolejsi PUD at time of final plat.
• Not applicable with this phase.
6. Provide details of the proposed private recreational facilities. Since city park plans are
predicated upon the construction of this facility to accommodate some local needs,
financial guarantees ensuring its construction, must be posted. The association park will
be built concurrent with street "A" as listed on the preliminary plat.
This condition has been modified as follows:
Provide details of the proposed private recreational facilities. Since city park
plans are predicated upon the construction of this facility to accommodate some
local needs, financial guarantees ensuring its construction, must be posted. The
association park will be built concurrent with Longacres Drive as listed on the
preliminary plat.
A Neighborhood Park Plan has been submitted on March 12, 1997 to the City for
review. However, prior to the issuance of a building permit the area shall be
platted into a lot. This plat shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and
City Council.
7. Provide final clarifications regarding wetland mitigation relative to the basin found on the
"A" street alignment. Provide plans illustrating how wetland buffer areas are to have
native wetland vegetation established. This installation shall be completed with site work
and subject to sufficient financial guarantees. Concurrent with final approval, the
applicant shall determine what wetland buffer monumentation is to be employed. This
monumentation shall be installed with initial site development and is to be covered by
sufficient financial guarantees. Wetland buffer dimensions and setbacks are established
in the applicant's compliance table dated August 10, 1993. Restoration plans to mitigate
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wetland damage caused by the sanitary sewer crossing between A and E streets should be
provided and incorporated into the development contract. Provide protective
conservation easements over all wetlands identified by staff and required wetland buffers.
The applicant must demonstrate that wetland mitigation meets 1:1 ratio. At this time we
are short 0.10 acres of wetland due to the applicant's failure to identify Wetland I as
identified by staff. The applicant is responsible for providing wetland mitigation for
impacts stemming from the ultimate improvement of Galpin and trail construction
adjacent to the site. The City will assume responsibility for obtaining the necessary
permits for this activity.
This condition is modified as follows:
Wetland buffer areas shall be surveyed and staked in accordance with the City's
wetland ordinance. The City will provide wetland buffer edge signs and charge the
applicant $20 per sign. The applicant shall verify the location of these signs with
the City's Water Resources Coordinator and shall install these signs before the
utilities are accepted.
Tree Preservation/Landscaping:
a. Detailed plans with the final plat for landscaping the cul -de -sac islands be
developed for approval.
A cul -de -sac planting plan stamped Received March 12, 1997 has been
submitted.
b. Detailed plans for the Galpin Blvd. landscaped buffer (and berming where
feasible). This feature must be significant enough to buffer direct views of the
home sites from the roadway for lots devoid of preserved trees in appropriate
locations that is mentioned elsewhere in this report. Alternatively, if the applicant
wishes to use this requirement to locate trees in more appropriately designed
clusters around the plat, additional trees must be added to meet the numerical
standard plus provide vegetation elsewhere in the berm area and commonly held
areas.
This condition has been met.
C. Tree plantings to meet minimum size standards in City Code and be selected from
the official tree list that is being prepared by the Tree Board.
This condition is modified as follows:
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Tree plantings to meet minimum size standards in City Code and be selected from
the landscaping ordinance.
d. Landscaping to be covered by satisfactory financial guarantees.
• This condition is still applicable.
e. All tree conservation areas to be protected by snow fence or otherwise
satisfactorily marked and all erosion control to be in place with both being
inspected and approved by the city before undertaking any grading of construction
activity on the site. Expand the tree conservation areas as recommended by staff.
• This condition is still applicable.
f. Planting of boulevard trees on Street A per city specifications.
This condition is modified as follows:
Planting of boulevard trees on Longacres Drive per city specifications.
A streetscape landscaping plan for Longacres Drive was stamped Received
March 12, 1997.
Park and Trails:
Parks
a. The private /association park be approved with the addition of an open field with a
minimum size of 180 feet by 180 feet with a maximum 4% slope is added to the
park layout. This open field is to be in addition to and not in lieu of existing
proposed amenities. Furthermore, if the private /association park is ever
abandoned, it shall be transferred to the city for public park purposes. Such a
provision must be drafted into association documents.
This condition was modified as follows:
The open play field in the private /association park was reconfigured from
180' x 180' to an area measuring 150' x 205' x 165' x 85'. This reconfiguration
represents a reduction in total acreage of 1.9 acres from .74 acres to .55 acres.
A Neighborhood Park Plan was stamped Received March 12, 1997. Prior to the
issuance of a building permit, the area shall be platted into a lot. According to
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City Code, a building shall not be constructed on an outlot. This plat shall be
reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council.
b. Full park fees shall be paid at the rate in force upon building permit application.
• This condition is still applicable.
C. If in the future there is a dissolution or any type of breakdown in this
neighborhood association, that the city will be deeded this park as a park and not
subdivided into lots.
This condition is still applicable.
Trails
a. It is intended that the Galpin trail be constructed in the street right -of -way except
within 200 feet of street intersections. In these areas, a trail easement up to 20' in
width is required. Furthermore, that this easement shall be included in the grading
plan for the project with a suitable trail bed being prepared. This trail bed may
meander within the easement alignment at the discretion of the applicant, but the
eventual alignment must be conducive to future trail construction and is subject to
approval as a part of the grading plan review. Planting of trees shall be restricted
to areas west of the trail bench.
• This condition is still applicable. The trail will be constructed in the future with
the upgrading of Galpin Blvd.
b. The applicant shall dedicate lands to accommodate trail construction along the
southern boundary of the Johnson/Dolejsi /Turner preliminary plat as depicted on
Attachment #4. The applicant shall map and construct a trail paralleling this
wetland. This construction is to be completed per city specifications and at the
time of adjoining street construction. Final alignment of this trail shall be staked
by the developer and approved by the Park and Recreation Director and City
Engineer. In recognition for the dedication of this trail corridor, and the
construction of said trail, it is recommended that the applicant receive full trail fee
credit at the time of building permit application for both the Song property and
Johnson/Dolejsi/Turner applications. [Note: This condition will require
amendments to the conditions of approval associated with the preliminary plat for
the Johnson/Dolejsi /Turner properties.] Fees associated with the amendment of
the PUD for the Johnson/Dolejsi /Turner property are to be waived.
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This trail shall include a connection to the street plan as indicated between Lots 16
& 17, Block 2, or a similar suitable location in the near vicinity.
This condition has been met.
C. Full park and trail fees shall be paid per city ordinance.
• This condition is still applicable.
10. Demonstrate that each lot can accommodate at least a 60'x 40' home site, 12'x 12' deck
and 30' rear yard without intruding into any wetland buffer on the final plat.
This condition has been met.
11. The final plat shall be amended to include revised street right -of -ways on Streets B, D and
G to a 60 -foot wide right -of -way with Streets H and I to be 50 feet wide with the standard
street section. The applicant was granted a 25' front yard setback. Staff also agreed to
allow for the construction of retaining walls in the ROW of streets H and I to save trees
so long as they are maintained by the Association
This condition shall be partially modified as follows:
The developer shall work with City staff in determining where retaining walls
should be constructed along Majestic Oak Lane to save trees and minimize
grading. The retaining walls may encroach the right -of -way; however, the City
shall not be responsible for maintenance, repairs or replacement.
12. Appropriate drainage and utility easements shall be conveyed with the final plat for all
utilities located outside the public right -of -ways including drainage basins. The
minimum width should be 20 feet. The plans should also be revised to include an
improved surface over the east edge of Outlot F to provide the City access to the sediment
basin and Lake Harrison for maintenance vehicles. Access may be covered with sod over
a compacted subgrade acceptable to City staff.
• This condition is being met.
13. The applicant shall receive and comply with all pertinent agency permits, i.e. Watershed
District, Health Department, MPCA, Carver County Highway Department, DNR, Army
Corps of Engineers.
This condition is still applicable.
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14. Storm sewer calculations for a 10 -year storm event along with pond storage calculations
for storage of a 100 -year storm event, 24 -hour intensity, should be submitted to the City
Engineer for review and approval prior to final platting.
• This condition has been met.
15. At a minimum, deceleration lanes shall be constructed on southbound Galpin Boulevard
when Street A and/or Street E is constructed. The applicant's engineer, Carver County
Highway Department, and staff shall review warrants for a bypass lane on northbound
Galpin Boulevard at the intersection of A Street.
This condition has been met.
16. Fire hydrants shall be placed approximately 300 feet apart throughout the subdivision in
accordance with the Fire Marshal's recommendation.
This condition has been met.
17. All disturbed areas shall be immediately restored with seed and disc - mulched or provided
with a wood -fiber blanket within two weeks after site grading or before Nov. 15 each
construction season. Areas where street and/or utility construction will occur throughout
the year are excepted as is construction on individual home sites when building permits
have been issued and erosion control is in place. The City may grant an extension to the
restoration date if weather conditions permit. All disturbed areas shall be restored in
accordance with the City's Best Management Practices Handbook.
This condition is still applicable.
18. The developer shall construct all utility and street improvements in accordance with the
City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates and prepare final
construction plans and specifications for City staff review and formal City Council
approval in conjunction with final platting. If the developer installs trunk sewer and
water improvements which is considered anything over an 8 -inch pipe diameter, a credit
will be applied towards the Upper Bluff Creek sanitary sewer and watermain trunk
improvements which will be levied against the parcel. This credit amount will be
determined as the cost difference between the standard lateral pipe size (8 -inch diameter)
and the proposed trunk improvement.
This condition needs to be modified. The developer shall construct all utility and
street improvements in accordance with the City's 1997 edition of Standard
Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant shall be entitled to a credit against
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future hookup charges against the property for the construction cost difference of
installing the 16 -inch waterline in Longacres Drive versus an 8 -inch waterline.
19. As a condition of final plat approval, the applicant will be required to enter into a
development contract with the City and provide the necessary financial security to
guarantee compliance with the conditions of approval of final platting.
This condition is still applicable.
20. No lots shall take driveway access from Galpin Boulevard (County Road 117). The Song
homestead shall gain access via a direct connection to "B" Street.
This condition has been modified. "No lots shall have direct access onto Galpin
Blvd. or Longacres Drive except on Lot 3 1 -3, Block 3, Lots 6 -8, Block 4 and
Lots 1 -4, Block 5."
21. `.street names submitted with the final plat are subject to staff approval.
40 This condition is still applicable. "The street names Majestic Oaks Drive and
Meadowbrook Court are not acceptable to the Public Safety Department."
22. The site grades adjacent to Galpin Boulevard shall be revised to be compatible with the
future upgrade of Galpin Boulevard and future trail construction. In addition, no berming
or drainage facilities will be allowed to encroach upon the Galpin Boulevard right -of-
way.
This condition has been met
23. Wetland basin G shall be relocated and mitigated to be contained within the development
to avoid its being impacted by street and trail construction.
This condition will be met when mitigation is complete.
24. A private driveway easement should be conveyed for access to Lot 9, Block 1 between
Lots 4 and 5, Block 1 off of B Street.
v Not applicable with this phase.
25. The street grades shall be adjusted to conform to City ordinance which is between 0.50%
and 7% except on H and E streets. A street shall be constructed to a 9 ton design.
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• This condition is modified as follows:
The street grades on Longacres Drive shall be adjusted to conform to City standards
which is between 0.75% and 7 %. Longacres Drive shall be constructed to meet State Aid
standards for a 9 ton street design.
26. The final plat shall be contingent upon the applicant demonstrating that a street will be
extended to serve the parcel which lies northwesterly of this site. The street extension
may be through either H Street or another Street location within the
Johnson/Dolejsi/Turner property immediately to the west.
• Not applicable with this phase.
27. The proposed landscape median area at the intersection of Galpin Boulevard and A and E
streets, and the proposed cul -de -sac islands, are to be allowed subject to incorporation of
modifications requested by staff and to meet State Aid requirements.
• This condition has been met.
28. Enter into a PUD contract with the City.
• This condition is still applicable.
29. Street F to be constructed up to the south property line. It shall be provided with a
temporary turnaround and a signed barricade indicating This street to be extended in the
future." Notice of the extension is to be placed in the chain -of -title of all lots in the
vicinity.
This condition is not applicable with this phase.
30. The common private drive serving Lots 33, 34, and 35, Block 4 shall be paved to a width
of 20 feet, be constructed to a 7 ton design and be equipped with a turnaround acceptable
to the Fire Marshal.
This condition is not applicable with this phase.
31. Decorative street lighting be installed along the collector Street A.
• This condition is modified as follows:
Decorative street lighting shall be installed along Longacres Drive.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the following motion:
"The City Council approves the final plat for The Woods at Longacres 4th Addition ( #93 -3 PUD)
for 28 lots and 5 outlots as shown on the plans stamped Received March 12, 1997, and subject to
the following conditions:
1. Developer is responsible for demonstrating a minimum 20 foot separation is provided for
side yards as each building permit is requested. Interior side yard setbacks of 6 feet for
garages and 9 feet for living areas are permitted. Side yard setback of 10 feet is required
for all free standing accessory structures. All lots must comply with all other rear and
front yard setbacks.
2. Unless already on the site, at least two trees must be planted on each lot. However, none
of these trees shall be credited to buffering requirements along Galpin nor placed upon
commonly held outlots. Trees to be selected from approved city list of over story trees,
minimum 2 %2 diameter at time of installation. Seed and sod is required for all disturbed
areas. A letter of credit or cash deposit is required at time of building permit to guarantee
installation. Streetscape shall be consistent with plans from Ernst and Associated
stamped Received March 12, 1997, Engineering Department. An overall development
landscape plan shall be prepared and submitted to the city for review and approval.
Tree Preservation/Landscaping:
a. Tree plantings to meet minimum size standards in City Code and be selected from
the official tree list.
b. Landscaping to be covered by satisfactory financial guarantees.
C. All tree conservation areas to be protected by snow fence or otherwise
satisfactorily marked and all erosion control to be in place with both being inspected and
approved by the city before undertaking any grading or construction activity on the site.
The applicant shall work with staff on developing tree conservation areas prior to site
grading. Tree removal limits will be established at the time of building permit for each
lot. Removal limits will be set at distance of twenty (20) feet around the proposed
building pad as shown on the grading and drainage plan, provided that trees may be
removed within approved grading limits and for placement of utilities. Staff may allow a
revised house pad location if grading and tree removal will be reduced.
4. Full park and trail fees shall be paid per city ordinance.
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Outlot E shall be replatted to include a lot and block description prior to the construction
of a pool and pool house in the neighborhood homeowners association park.
6. Appropriate drainage and utility easements shall be conveyed with the final plat for all
utilities, wetlands and ponding areas located outside the public right -of -ways. The
easement widths shall be wide enough to take into consideration access for maintenance
purposes.
7. The applicant shall receive and comply with all pertinent agency permits, i.e. Watershed
District, Health Department, MPCA, Carver County Highway Department, DNR, Army
Corps of Engineers.
All disturbed areas shall be immediately restored with seed and disc - mulched or provided
with a wood -fiber blanket within two weeks after site grading or before Nov. 15 each
construction season. Areas where street and/or utility construction will occur throughout
the year are excepted as is construction on individual home sites when building permits
have been issued and erosion control is in place. The City may grant an extension to the
restoration date if weather conditions permit. All disturbed areas shall be restored in
accordance with the City's Best Management Practices Handbook.
9. The developer shall construct all utility and street improvements in accordance with the
City's 1997 edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant shall be
entitled to a credit against future hookup charges against the property for the construction
cost difference of installing the 16 -inch waterline in Longacres Drive versus an 8 -inch
waterline.
10. As a condition of final plat approval, the applicant will be required to enter into a PUD/
development contract with the City and provide the necessary financial security to
guarantee compliance with the conditions of approval of final platting.
11. The street names Majestic Oaks Drive and Meadowbrook Court shall be changed. The
Public Safety Department shall review and approve of the revised street names.
12. No berming or drainage facilities will be allowed to encroach upon the Galpin Boulevard
right -of -way.
13. The developer and/or contractor shall report to the City Engineer the location of any drain
tiles found during construction. The City Engineer will determine whether or not to
abandon or redirect the tile to the storm sewer system.
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14. A 10 foot clear zone must be maintained around fire hydrants so as to avoid injury to fire
fighters, i.e. NSP transformers, street lights, cable television and telephone boxes and
landscape plantings
15. A native vegetative buffer strip 10 feet in width shall be maintained around the natural
wetlands on the site. This will limit grading to within 10 feet of the wetland. The
grading plan shall be modified accordingly.
16. The landscaped median island shall be maintained by the homeowners association
through the means of the declaration of covenants. Should the median not be well
maintained or becomes a public safety hazard, the city reserves the right to remove the
landscaping and/or entire median. The city shall not be liable for damage to the
landscaping or irrigation system as a result of snow plowing operations.
17. The applicant shall meet wetland fill and wetland mitigation conditions as stated in Corps
of Engineers, Section 404 permit 94- 02389- SW -GAE. Mitigation work shall be
implemented prior to or concurrent with wetland fill activity in future phases of the
project.
18. Wetland buffer areas shall be surveyed and staked in accordance with the city's wetland
ordinance. The city will install wetland buffer edge signs before construction begins and
the applicant will be charged $20 per sign.
19. Type III erosion control shall be installed and maintained around all wetlands during
construction until the site has been revegetated.
20. The developer shall provide a full -time, state certified inspector for the construction of
Longacres Drive.
21. The developer shall work with City staff in determining where retaining walls should be
constructed along Majestic Oak Lane to save trees and minimize grading. The retaining
walls may encroach the right -of -way; however, the City shall not be responsible for
maintenance, repairs or replacement.
22. Detailed grading, drainage, erosion control and tree preservation plans shall be submitted
to the City for review and approval at time of building permit application for Lots 12, 13
and 14, Block 4.
23. Parking shall be prohibited along the north side of Longacres Drive.
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Page 23
24. The developer shall revise the lot lines between Lot 1 and 2, Block 4 so that Lot 1 is 90
feet wide at the 30 foot building setback.
25. The developer shall maintain a 40 foot wetland setback on Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block
4 and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 5.
26. The developer shall replat Outlot E in the Woods at Longacres 4th Addition into a lot and
block prior to the issuance of a building permit on Outlot E.
27. The developer shall dedicate to the city a trail easement over the following parcels:
The easterly 20 feet of the southerly 55 feet of Lot 1, Block 1.
The easterly 20 feet of the northerly 55 feet of Outlot A.
28. Provide copies of subdivision covenants and home owner association documents for
review and approval. The covenants should establish acceptable architectural criteria
consistent with the PUD. Association documents should clearly establish maintenance
and tax responsibility for all commonly held facilities, landscaping and parcels.
29. Provide details of the proposed private recreational facilities. Since city park plans are
predicated upon the construction of this facility to accommodate some local needs,
financial guarantees ensuring its construction, must be posted. The association park will
be built concurrent with Longacres Drive as listed on the preliminary plat.
A Neighborhood Park Plan has been submitted on March 12, 1997 to the City for review.
However, prior to the issuance of a building permit the area shall be platted into a lot.
This plat shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council.
30. The open play field in the private /association park may be reconfigured from 180' x 180'
to an area measuring 150' x 205' x 165' x 85'. This reconfiguration represents a
reduction in total acreage of 1.9 acres from .74 acres to .55 acres.
A Neighborhood Park Plan was stamped Received March 12, 1997. Prior to the issuance
of a building permit, the area shall be platted into a lot. According to City Code, a
building shall not be constructed on an outlot. This plat shall be reviewed by the
Planning Commission and City Council.
31. Wetland buffer areas shall be surveyed and staked in accordance with the City's wetland
ordinance. The City will provide wetland buffer edge signs and charge the applicant $20
per sign. The applicant shall verify the location of these signs with the City's Water
Resources Coordinator and shall install these signs before the utilities are accepted.
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Page 24
32. If in the future there is a dissolution or any type of breakdown in this neighborhood
association, that the city will be deeded this park as a park and not subdivided into lots.
33. It is intended that the Galpin trail be constructed in the street right -of -way except within
100 feet of Longacres Drive and Galpin Boulevard intersection. In these areas, a trail
easement up to 20' in width is required. Furthermore, that this easement shall be included
in the grading plan for the project with a suitable trail bed being prepared. This trail bed
may meander within the easement alignment at the discretion of the applicant, but the
eventual alignment must be conducive to future trail construction and is subject to
approval as a part of the grading plan review. Planting of trees shall be restricted to areas
west of the trail bench.
34. No lots shall have direct access onto Galpin Blvd. Or Longacres Drive except on Lots 1-
3, Block 3, Lots 6 -8, Block 4 and Lots 1 -4, Block 5.
35. The street grades on Longacres Drive shall be adjusted to conform to City standards
which is between 0.75% and 7 %. Longacres Drive shall be constructed to meet State Aid
standards for a 9 ton street design.
36. Decorative street lighting shall be installed along Longacres Drive."
ATTACHMENT
1. Final plat dated March 12, 1997.
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Cynthia Kirchoff, Planner I
FROM: Phillip Elkin, Water Resources Coordinator
DATE: March 13, 1997
SUBJ: Review of Final Plat Documents for The Woods at Longacres 4ch Addition
( #93 -3 PUD)
Upon review of the plans prepared by Schoell & Madsen Inc. dated January 1997, we offer the
following comments and recommendations:
WETLANDS
The applicant has provided the City with plans showing four existing wetland basins in this
addition of the project. These wetlands have all been identified as ag -urban wetlands. Of these four
wetlands three areas are proposed to be impacted by this plan. The mitigation for these impacts, as
well as mitigation from previous wetland impacts in earlier phases of the Woods development, is
proposed to adjoin the larger wetland area, Harrison Lake. These impacts have been approved as
part of Wetland Alteration permits 92 -9 and 93 -5. The wetland plans in this phase also fulfills the
mitigation requirements of condition #7. However, the applicant has yet to provide the wetland
monumentation condition of this requirement.
Proposed change to condition #7;
Wetland buffer areas shall be surveyed and staked in accordance with the City's wetland ordinance.
The City will provide wetland buffer edge signs and charge the applicant $20 per sign. The
applicant shall verify the location of these signs with the City's Water Resources Coordinator and
shall install these signs before the utilities are accepted.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Cindy Kirchoff, Planner I
FROM: Anita Benson, Project Engineer P46
Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
DATE: April 7, 1997
SUBJ: Review of Final Plat for the Woods at Longacres 4th Addition
Project No. 97 -3
Upon review of the final plat documents prepared by Schoell & Madson, the following comments
and recommendations are offered.
DRAINAGE
Storm water runoff from the site will be conveyed via a storm sewer drainage system to on -site
storm water quality ponds for treatment prior to discharging into the wetlands. Upon review of
the detailed construction plans some modification of the storm sewer system is necessary.
Revised drainage calculations will need to be submitted to the City for review and approval.
A drain tile system behind the curb has been required to address sump pump discharge from the
home sites not adjacent to stormwater ponds or wetlands. The drain tile will also benefit
subsurface drainage in the streets.
Surface water management fees (SWMP) are not applicable to this development since it was
preliminary platted before the ordinance went into effect. The storm water management in this
development is, however, in general accordance with the City's SWMP.
GRADING
The plans propose grading future phases (Outlots D and E) in an effort to balance earthwork. On
Outlot D, only Majestic Oak Drive is proposed to be graded. Outlot D contains a significant
number of trees and steep slopes. During the preliminary plat process a lot of discussions were
centered upon the preservation and mitigation measures to minimize tree loss and grading. The
City compromised right -of -way and building setbacks and would allow retaining walls to
encroach the right -of -way. The plans do not propose any retaining walls. Staff recommends the
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April 7, 1997
Page 2
applicant work with staff in determining where retaining walls should be utilized to save trees and
reduce grading.
The plans propose to custom grade the wooded lots within the development. Detailed grading,
drainage, erosion control and tree preservation plans will be required at time of building permit
application for City review and approval on Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 4.
The future trail along Galpin Boulevard will be graded, however, not constructed with this phase.
The City /County will be responsible for completion of the trail.
The private /association park on Outlot B has extensive berming on the northerly edge for
screening development from the adjacent property to the north (Carlson). Some berming is also
proposed along Galpin Boulevard; however, due to grades berming along the entire length of
Galpin is not feasible.
UTILITIES
Detailed construction plans and specifications were submitted for staff review and City Council
approval. Staff has reviewed the plans and specifications, however, returned them for some minor
revisions.
Sanitary sewer and watermain service will be extended from the Woods at Longacres 2"
Addition east to Galpin Boulevard along Longacres Drive and Fawn Hill Road. The developer
will be installing a trunk watermain (16" diameter) along Longacres Drive. As in previous phases
the City will credit the developer the construction cost difference between an 8" water line and
the trunk water line. These credits will be determined upon completion and acceptance of the
utilities. The credits will be applied to the developer's hookup charges at time of building permit
issuance.
STREETS
This phase of development involves extending Longacres Drive out to Galpin Boulevard (County
Road 117) completing the connection between Trunk Highway 41 and Galpin Boulevard. A right
turn lane and acceleration lane will also be constructed along the west side of Galpin Boulevard.
The construction of a bypass lane will not be required with this project as it is expected that
Galpin Boulevard will be reconstructed before the additional traffic from the development would
warrant the bypass lane. A 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk will be constructed along the north side
of Longacres Drive. Longacres Drive is listed in the City's Comprehensive Plan as a collector
street. This street is also designated as a Municipal State -Aid Route (MSA). Longacres Drive is
proposed to be constructed with a 36 -foot wide, face -to -face street section versus the typical
residential 31 -foot wide street section to meet MSA requirements. The street's horizontal and
vertical alignment has been approved by MnDOT. Since Longacres Drive is a MSA route,
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Page 3
parking will have to be restricted on at least one side of the street. Since there are more lots
abutting Longacres Drive along the south, staff believes parking should be prohibited along the
north side of Longacres Drive. Staff has provided a sample resolution for the City Council to
consider and act upon.
Detailed street construction plans have been submitted for staff review and City Council approval.
The construction plans were reviewed by staff and sent back for minor revisions. Decorative
street lights will be installed throughout the development by NSP after the streets are constructed.
The street lights will match the existing street lights throughout the Meadows/Woods at
Longacres subdivisions.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The developer shall construct all utility and street improvements in accordance with the
City's 1997 edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant shall be
entitled to a credit against future hookup charges against the property for the construction
cost difference of installing the 16 -inch waterline in Longacres Drive versus an 8 -inch
waterline.
2. The developer shall work with City staff in determining where retaining walls should be
constructed along Majestic Oak Lane to save trees and minimize grading. The retaining
walls may encroach the right -of -way; however, the City shall not be responsible for
maintenance, repairs or replacement.
3. Detailed grading, drainage, erosion control and tree preservation plans shall be submitted
to the City for review and approval at time of building permit application for Lots 12, 13
and 14, Block 4.
4. Parking shall be prohibited along the north side of Longacres Drive.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE:
MOTION BY:
RESOLUTION NO:
SECONDED BY.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NO ON- STREET PARKING ZONE ON
LONGACRES DRIVE, MSA 101 -010 FROM GALPIN BOULEVARD (C.R. 117) TO
MAJESTIC OAK DRIVE, PROJECT NO. 97 -3
WHEREAS, on April 14, 1997, the City Council approved the plans and
specifications for the The Woods at Longacres 4 Addition Improvement Project No. 97-
3 from Galpin Boulevard (C. R. 117) to Majestic Oak Drive; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen has previously designated, with MnDOT
approval, that Longacres Drive be classified as a Municipal State -Aid street, and
WHEREAS, Municipal State -Aid maintenance and needs is desired to continue
for this road; and
WHEREAS, MnDOT plan approval for this project requires that no on- street
parking be allowed on one side of Longacres Drive following the completion of the
improvement project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chanhassen City Council that no
on- street parking be allowed on the north side of Longacres Drive following the
completion of the proposed Improvement Project No. 97 -3, The Woods at Longacres 4th
Addition from Galpin Boulevard (C. R. 117) to Majestic Oak Drive.
1997.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 14th day of April,
ATTEST:
Don Ashworth, City Clerk/Manager
YES NO
Nancy K. Mancino, Mayor
ABSENT
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