CC Minutes 2000 08 28CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2000
Mayor Mancino called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mancino, Councilman Labatt, Councilwoman
Jansen, Councilman Engel, and Councilman Senn
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Bob Generous, Sharmin A1-Jaff, Teresa Burgess, Beth
Hoiseth, Sgt. Dave Potts, John Wolff, and Andrea Poehler, City Attorney
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Senn moved, Councilman Engel seconded to approve
the agenda as presented.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Engel moved, Councilman Senn seconded to approve the
following Consent Agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations:
a. Resolution #2000-65: Resolution Establishing Just Compensation and Authorizing
Purchase of Lots 998-1000, Carver Beach.
c. Set Special Meeting Dates to Canvass Election Results.
d. Approval of Bills.
e. Approval of City Council Minutes:
· Work Session Minutes dated July 24, 2000
· Regular City Council Minutes dated August 28, 2000
f. Set Dates for Truth in Taxation Hearings.
g. Request to Re-Advertise "Request for Proposals" for a Cable Communications Franchise,
Wide Open West.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
B. ECKANKAR, FINAL READING OF REZONING TO PUD, APPROVAL OF
LAND USE AMENDMENT, AND AMENDMENT TO SITE PLAN APPROVAL
(#oo-$).
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Councilman Senn moved, Councilman Engel seconded to table the Final Reading of the
Rezoning to PUD, Approval of Land Use Amendment and Amendment to Site Plan #00-5
for Eckankar for additional discussion between staff and the applicant. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously.
Note: The recording equipment was not working properly for this meeting. Therefore the
City Council Minutes will be summarized.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE FROM SGT. DAVE POTTS~ CARVER COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT~ AND JOHN WOLFF~ FIRE CHIEF.
Sgt. Dave Potts was present to review the memo dated 8/23/00 from the Carver County Sheriff's
Department. Beth Hoiseth was present to report to the City Council on the success of
Chanhassen's first year of participation in National Night Out and Safety Camp. The
presentations by Beth Hoiseth and Sgt Dave Potts were informational only with no action
required by the Council.
Beth Hoiseth reported that Chanhassen's first participation in National Night Out on August 1 st
was a pleasing success, with deputies and a state trooper making stops at about 21
neighborhoods. The annual Safety Camp was well attended by about 100 youths.
Sgt. Potts commented on the items listed in his memo to the Council.
Project LeadFoot: Pleasant View Rd residents have done one citizen radar survey with 12 letters
sent to violators. Deputy enforcement is also ongoing, primarily with two enforcement periods,
each lasting two weeks. Sgt. Potts reported that he has logged speeding complaints on 17 roads
in Chanhassen. He has provided each neighborhood with information on Project LeadFoot.
Recent Activities: Playground equipment at Herman Field Park was burned, causing $1,500 in
damage. The park is isolated, although frequented by deputies working nights. Beth Hoiseth has
been and is working with neighbors near the park.
A resident on Walnut Curve interrupted two burglars in her garage after it had been left open all
night. Officers and K-9 were unable to locate the suspects. Beth Hoiseth distributed a crime alert
to the area. The next night a car was stolen from a residential garage on Lone Cedar Lane. The
victims left the car keys in the ignition.
Unusual vehicle vandalisms have been reported. Water softener salt was poured onto a couple
vehicles, while another was smeared with a mix of food items.
A number of vehicles parked outside overnight recently had their tires slashed, or vehicles were
spray-painted. Slashing occurred in neighborhoods offKerber Blvd, while spray painting
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occurred between Chan View and Santa Fe. There are no solid leads, but some suspect names
have been provided. Extra deputies were out in the early morning hours on two nights attempting
to locate youth out after curfew. Beth Hoiseth distributed a crime alert to neighborhoods.
John Wolff, Fire Chief, was present to update the City Council on the Chanhassen Fire
Department. He reported the fire department staffing is at 45 and that summer has been very
quiet in terms of calls.
The fire department is developing a dive team to respond to water related emergencies. John
Wolff answered questions regarding the recruitment process and the progress of the dive team
development.
Priority Medical Dispatching (PMD) has reduced medical calls by almost 20%, but the year-to-
date call volume is still at 1999 levels.
The fire department's operation budget is in, and a CIP is being developed.
SITE PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW A 39~910 SQ. FT. EXPANSION FOR CLASSROOMS~
GYMNASIUM~ AND LIBRARY/OFFICES~ ETC. TO AN EXISTING BUILDING AND A
VARIANCE TO ALLOW A 30 FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK, 7707 GREAT PLAINS
BOULEVARD~ CHAPEL HILL ACADEMY.
Public Present:
Name
Address
Frances Jacques
Jerry Armhen
Dan Blake
Bill Lawrence
Greg Benedict
Kathy & Larry Schroeder
Dan Plowman
Steve Barnett
Terry Norton
308 Chan View
Victoria
306 West 78th Street
9521 West 78th Street, Eden Prairie
812 Roundhouse Street, Shakopee
7720 Frontier Trail
6490 White Dove Drive
8709 Chanhassen Hills Drive
1108 Pond Curve, Waconia
Sharmin A1-Jaff presented the staff report on this item and outlined the changes that the applicant had made
since the last time they had presented their plan. Dan Blake, representing Chapel Hill, went over the
expansion plans and explained the different phases of construction. Jerry Armhen, the son of Frances
Jacques who lives adjacent to Chapel Hill Academy, stated his and her concerns with this proposal. He
raised questions regarding procedure and public notification on this project. The Council discussed
condition 24 and the phases that should be included in that condition. They also discussed the size of trees
proposed by the gymnasium and that the applicant should increase the size to provide better screening.
After public input and council discussion, the following motion was made.
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Councilwoman Jansen moved, Councilman Engel seconded that the City Council approves Site Plan
#98-12 and front yard setback variance for Phase I of the Chapel Hill Academy Master Plan as
shown on plans dated Received July 24, 2000, with the following conditions:
Existing trees to be preserved shall be protected. Fencing shall be installed around trees prior to
grading.
Any trees removed in excess of the submitted plan without City approval will be replaced on site at
a rate of 2:1 diameter inches.
The applicant will need to supply the City with detailed pre- and post-development storm water
runoff calculations and verify that the existing storm sewer system in Great Plains Boulevard can
accommodate additional runoff being generated from the proposed expansion.
The applicant shall obtain from the City a construction right-of-way permit for all work within
City right-of-way or easement areas.
If utility connections and/or relocation/extensions are required with the proposed additions, the City
will need to further review in greater detail and approve the utility service proposal.
The applicant shall be responsible for sewer and water hookup fees in accordance with City
ordinance. The number of hookup fees shall be based on the number of SAC units determined by
the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Commission.
7. Building Official Conditions:
The building will be required to have an automatic fire protection sprinkler system
installed throughout.
Existing portions of the building will require accessible upgrades as necessary. The cost
of which need not exceed twenty percent of the total project cost.
Meet with the Inspection Division as early as possible to discuss issues related to Building
Code.
d. Obtain a demolition permit and secure any necessary permits.
8. Fire Marshal Conditions:
a. The entire building will be required to be fire sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13.
Submit utility plans showing locations of existing fire hydrants in order to determine if
additional hydrants will be required.
The sidewalk along Frontier Trail shall maintain a minimum width of 5 feet and be tapered down in
width as it connects with the existing sidewalk along Frontier Trail.
10. The overall parking will be evaluated as each phase of the master plan is approved.
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11. Submit a detailed parking and building lighting plan that incorporates the city's 90 degree cut off
requirement and meets other city ordinances.
12. Show location of trash enclosure for Phase I. Materials used to build the enclosure shall be the
same as those used on the new building.
13. Show type of fence used around the relocated play area. Applicant is strongly encouraged to use a
decorative fencing.
14. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the city and provide the necessary
financial securities to guarantee site improvements (landscaping, utility extension/relocation,
grading, and erosion control measures).
15. All rooftop equipment must be screened in accordance with city ordinances.
16. The applicant shall use a smooth face 4 x 12 brick and rock face block as indicated in the staff
report for exterior material.
17. Chain link fence along the south and southeast comer shall be removed.
18. The existing driveway along West 78th shall be removed and the curb cut replaced with new curb to
match existing curb on West 78th Street.
19. A detailed sign plan including lighting must be submitted and comply with city ordinances.
20. The modular units must be removed within 6 months after a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for
the classroom addition along West 78th Street.
21. No interior remodeling, which would require a building permit, except for lighting and HVAC
upgrades, will be permitted within any of the areas as designated as Phase IV unless the exterior
walls are included with the remodel.
22. The applicant and staff will study whether windows on the south side of the gymnasium are visible
from the parking lot and from West 78th Street.
23. The applicant will consider changing the color of the roof material when replacement of the roof is
necessary.
24. The applicant will work with staff in determining the placement of trees along the gymnasium wall.
The trees planted shall be at least 12 foot in height.
All voted in favor, except Councilman Senn who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 4 to
1.
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REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 2.17 ACRE PARCEL INTO 4 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON
PROPERTY ZONED RSF~ RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY AND LOCATED AT 6330
MURRAY HILL ROAD~ ARVIDSON'S ADDITION~ MIKE ARVIDSON.
Public Present:
Name Address
Clifford Woida
Mike Arvidson
Ted & Bonita Dorenkamp
Carol & Mark Riese
Andrea Scharff
Tom Winterer
Rich & Linda Nicoli
Junie Hoff-Golmen
6398 Murray Hill Road
5595 Timber Lane, Shorewood
6370 Murray Hill Road
6320 Murray Hill Road
2300 Melody Hill Road
2210 Melody Hill Road
2280 Melody Hill Road
2220 Melody Hill Road
Sharmin A1-Jaff presented the staff report on this item and went over the history of subdivisions in this
neighborhood. Teresa Burgess gave engineering's recommendation that the City Council not approve the
plan as submitted with a cul-de-sac, but that Melody Hill should be continued through to eventually
connect to Chaska Road. The following people from the audience got up and spoke in favor of approving
the plan as submitted with the cul-de-sac, and stated they were not in favor of creating a through street with
this subdivision: CliffWoida, Ted Dorenkamp, Mark Riese, Tom Winterer, Linda Nicoli, and Junnie
Hoff-Golmen. There was discussion by Council over the size of cul-de-sac required, and whether it should
be built to public street or private street standards. After considerable public input and council discussion,
the following motion was made.
Councilman Engel moved, Councilman Senn seconded to table the request to subdivide 2.17 acre
parcel into 4 single family lots at 6330 Murray Hill Road, Arvidson's Addition, so that the applicant
and staff can further study and bring back to City Council a private vs. public cul-de-sac. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 9C925 SQ. FT. EXPANSION TO A 95~260 SQ. FT. BUILDING ON
PROPERTY ZONED lOP AND LOCATED AT 950 LAKE DRIVE (LOT 1~ BLOCK 1~ EMPAK
ADDITION)~ AMCON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY~ EMPLAST.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item to the City Council. Mark Huus from Amcon
presented the site plan and reviewed the elevations. Alan Whidby, the landscape architect went over the
landscape plan for the City Council. There was some concerned expressed by council members regarding
the size and placement of trees in front of the new addition. After discussion by City Council the following
motion was made.
Councilman Senn moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that the City Council approves Site Plan
#2000-10, plans prepared by AMCON, dated June 30, 2000, subject to the following conditions:
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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.
Revise the site plan to provide the follow parking: Office - 74 spaces, largest shift - 65 spaces,
warehouse - 54 spaces. The total spaces that need to be shown are 193 spaces. Thirty (30)
percent (58 stalls) may be shown as proof of parking. Should parking become a problem, the city
may require the installation of the additional parking spaces whenever a need arises, Section 20-
1124 (1) (3) upon written notification of the developer and/or property owner.
Additional fire hydrants will be required. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location of
hydrants.
Fire lane signs and yellow curbing will be required. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact
curbs to be painted and exact location of "No Parking Fire Lane" signs.
The applicant shall plant one additional overstory tree along the east property line in order to meet
minimum buffer yard requirements.
6. The addition must be provided with an automatic fire extinguishing system.
Accessible parking spaces must be provided in accordance with Minnesota State Building Code
Chapter 1341.
8. The addition must meet the requirements of Uniform Fire Code Article 81 for high pile storage.
Exiting for the existing building and the addition must meet the requirements of Uniform Building
Code Chapter 10. These requirements cannot be determined until complete plans are submitted.
10.
The owner and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible
to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
11.
Detailed storm drainage calculations including drainage area maps for each catch basin and storm
sewer sizing based on a 10 year, 24 hour storm event.
12.
All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately restored with seed and
disc-mulch or wood fiber blanket or sod within two weeks of completion of each activity in
accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook.
13. Provide the City with a copy of the Watershed District permit.
14. Add all applicable City detail plates to the plans.
15.
Increase drive aisle widths to a minimum of 26 feet when adjacent to vehicle parking stalls. Drive
aisles which are not between two rows of ninety (90) degree angle parking spaces may be twenty-
five (25) feet wide.
16. On the Grading Plan, Sheet C- 1:
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a. Show all existing and proposed storm sewer lines.
b. Revise the grading along the southeast comer of the building to prevent stormwater from
draining toward the building.
c. Show the erosion control features.
d. Show the benchmark used for the site survey.
e. Change the title of the plan to ;;Grading & Erosion Control Plan".
f. Change the straw bale dam protection around catch basins to a concrete block and 1" rock
filter around the catch basins (see attached detail).
g. Show the correct easement locations as per the Empak Addition plat.
17. On the Utility Plan, Sheet C-2:
a. Lighten or screen the existing utility lines to distinguish them from the proposed utilities.
b. Provide documentation that the existing water and sewer services are sufficiently sized to
handle the building addition.
c. Add a note stating that all connections to existing manholes shall be core drilled.
d. Add a catch basin on the south side of the western entrance drive just before the future
parking stalls.
e. Show the location of the existing light poles along Lake Drive.
18. The applicant will work with staff regarding the height of trees to be planted in front of the new
addition.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman Labatt discussed the following items under Council presentations: A neighbor of Councilman
Labatt's wanted to commend one of the Planning Commission members for going above and beyond the
call of duty in attempting to resolve a variance problem involving their deck design, asked for an update on
the 101 trail construction, and vandalism problems around town involving skateboarders after the
skateboard park closes in the evening and asking what could be done about the problem.
Mayor Mancino adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Submitted by Scott Botcher
City Manager
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Prepared by Nann Opheim