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4. Melody Hills, Springbrook Corp: Prelim Plat with Variance.CITY OF CHANHASSEN PC DATE: 7/24/96 CC DATE: 8/12/96 CASE #: 96 -4 SUB By: Al -Jaff STAFF REPORT PROPOSAL a L LOCATION APPLICANT: Preliminary Plat to Subdivide 4.57 Acres into 10 single family lots, and a front yard setback variance of ten (10) feet to permit a front yard setback of 20 feet. East of Highway 41 and Chaska Road, south of Melody Hill Road and north of Minnetonka Middle School West. Action by city AchIM Springbrook Corporation 10640 Lyndale Ave. South, #3 Bloomington, MN 55420 881 -1800 Joseph & Marcia Massee rnume Ir 6381 Hazeltine Boulevard Viod`tied- P.ejected_�y_,�. Excelsior, MN 55331 Dated = -�� 474 -4905 Date Submitted to Comm, Date Submitted to Counc� A 9� PRESENT ZONING: RSF, Residential Single Family ACREAGE: 4.57 acres DENSITY: 2.1 Units per Acre -Gross 2.6 Units per Acre -Net ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: N - RSF, Residential Single Family District and Melody Hill Road S - OI, Office Institutional, Minnetonka Middle School West E - OI, Office Institutional, Minnetonka Middle School West W - Highway 41 and Chaska Road 0 L F5 WATER AND SEWER: Available to the site. PHYSICAL CHARACTER.: The majority of the site is wooded. An existing house with a detached garage, and swimming pool occupy the property. The site generally slopes to the west. 2000 LAND USE PLAN: Residential -Low Density n n 1 k i O 0 O O O O ti •N OD cli MAN R R0. I ML V M PARK FIELD 6 2 E) CIR HILL PARK I V A KE A I? SON m 2 a I1 LJ�L ;f • • • • IN 11111 m � �� ��.'; A mm tx ice' URI '•� � ���� v�'�� "PP 6 2 E) CIR HILL PARK I V A KE A I? SON m 2 a I1 LJ�L ;f ' Melody Hill Addition July 24, 1996 ' Page 2 PROPOSAL /SUMMARY The applicant is proposing to subdivide 4.57 acres into 10 single family lots. The property is zoned RSF, Residential Single Family. The site is located east of Highway 41 and Chaska Road, south of Melody Hill Road, and north of Minnetonka Middle School West. ' The average lot size is 16,180 square feet with a resulting gross density of 2.1 units per acre. All of the proposed lots meet the minimum area, width, and depth requirements of the Zoning t Ordinance with the exception of Lot 8, which has an 85 foot street frontage The ordinance requires a 90 foot frontage. We believe that this is a minor issue that can be easily remedied through the shifting of lot lines. An existing house, detached garage, and swimming pool occupy ' the property. These structures are proposed to be removed. The project will be accessed from a newly constructed cul -de -sac, extending southwest of ' Melody Hill Road. The proposed cul -de -sac meets city standards. An island is proposed in the center of the cul -de -sac. The trees are well distributed throughout the site with a natural line of trees on the north and south sides of the property. Many of the trees are specimen species due to the fact that they were open grown and allowed to take maximum form and are generally in good health. Due to grading, a large number of trees will be removed. The applicant is requesting a 5 foot front yard setback variance to locate homes 25 feet from the front property line for Lots 8, 9, and 10 to preserve trees located along the southeast edge of the parcel. Staff is recommending a 10 foot front yard variance to allow a 20 foot front yard setback. Granting the 10 ft. setback variance will minimize impact on these trees and result in saving a large number of them. r 7 In summary, staff believes that the proposed subdivision is well designed. We are recommending that it be approved with conditions outlined in the staff report. BACKGROUND Staff has been working with the applicant on this parcel for several months. Different development options were investigated such as saving the existing home, utilizing private driveways, reducing the cul -du -sac right -of -way width, etc. The proposal before you today appears to be the most accommodating of what the applicant wants to accomplish and what City ordinance permits. PRELIMINARY PLAT The applicant is proposing to subdivide a 4.57 acre site into 10 single family lots. The density of the proposed subdivision is 2.1 units per acre gross, and 2.6 units per acre net after removing the Melody Hill Addition ' July 24, 1996 Page 3 ' road right -of -way. All lots exceed the minimum 15,000 square ft. area requirement, with an average lot size of 16,180 square feet. All of the proposed lots meet the minimum lot width and depth requirements of the Zoning Ordinance with the exception of Lot 8, which has an 85 foot street frontage. The ordinance requires a 90 foot frontage. The frontage must be adjusted to meet ordinance requirements. An existing house, detached garage, and swimming pool occupy the ' property. These structures are proposed to be removed. Staff notes that the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning ' Ordinance. WETLANDS I The applicant has indicated on the plan sheet that no wetlands exist on this site. The City's Surface Water Management Plan Wetland Inventory and a site visit by City Staff verify this finding. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP) ' OVERVIEW The City has adopted a Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) that serves as a tool to protect, ' preserve and enhance water resources. The plan identifies, from a regional perspective, the stormwater quantity and quality improvements necessary to allow future development to take place ' and minimize its impact to downstream water bodies. In general, the water quantity portion of the plan uses a 100 -year design storm interval for ponding and a 10 -year design storm interval for storm sewer piping. The water quality portion of the plan uses William Walker, Jr.'s Pondnet model for predicting phosphorus concentrations in shallow water bodies. An ultimate conditions model has been developed at each drainage area based on the projected future land use, and therefore, different sets of improvements under full development were analyzed to determine the ' optimum phosphorus reduction in priority water bodies. The development will be required to be constructed in accordance with the City's SWMP requirements. Water Quality Fees: The SWMP has established a water quality connection charge for each new ' subdivision based on land use. Dedication shall be equal to the cost of land and pond volume needed for treatment of the phosphorus load leaving the site. The requirement for cash in lieu of land and pond construction shall be based upon a schedule in accordance with the prescribed land use zoning. Values are calculated using market values of land in the City of Chanhassen plus a value of $2.50 per cubic yard for excavation of the pond. The proposed SWMP water quality charge for single family resident developments is $800 per acre. Water Quantity Fees: The SWMP has established a connection charge for the different land uses ' based on an average city -wide rate for the installation of water quantity systems. This cost includes land acquisition, proposed SWMP culverts, open channels and storm water ponding areas for runoff , f Melody Hill Addition July 24, 1996 Page 4 storage. Single family residential developments have a connection charge of $1,980 per developable acre. Melody Hills Water Quality Fee The SWMP does not propose this site to provide on -site stormwater treatment. SWMP fees are based on a total developable land area of 4.50 acres. Therefore, the applicant is required to pay $3,600 in water quality fees. Melody Hills Water Quantity Fee The total net area of the property is 4.50 acres as discussed above. Therefore, the proposed development would then be responsible for a water quantity connection charge of $ 8,910. These SWMP fees will be due and payable to the City at time of final plat recording. GRADING L With the initial submittal, the applicant requested to custom grade the lots in an effort to preserve trees, however, staff disagreed and requested that a complete site grading plan be submitted to determine the full impacts of development on the property. Based on the grading plan submitted, substantial site grading is required in order to develop the site for house pads and the street. The only lot that will be custom graded is Lot 1 which is at the corner of Chaska Road and Melody Hill Road. The proposed dwellings on Lots 8, 9, and 10 will be rambler -type or tuck -under dwellings due to grades. Staff recommends that the applicant consider installing small retaining walls in the rear of these lots to reduce grading and preserve landscaping. The plans do not provide erosion control measures. The final grading plan shall provide erosion control measures such as silt fence and rock construction entrances accordingly. The property has an existing dwelling that is proposed to be removed as part of the grading operation. The appropriate demolition permits will need to be acquired by the applicant from the City's Building Department for removal of the dwelling. The dwelling should be removed within 30 days after the final plat has been recorded. DRAINAGE The site slopes northwesterly toward Chaska Road and Trunk Highway 41. The development will be maintaining, for the most part, the neighborhood runoff pattern. A storm sewer line is proposed to be constructed between Lots 4 and 5 to convey runoff from the street and front yard areas to the existing ditch along Trunk Highway 41. Upon review of aerial topography maps, staff believes that a more appropriate location would be between Lots 5 and 6. This will be further evaluated prior to J I Melody Hill Addition July.24, 1996 Page 5 final plat approval and the adjustments made accordingly. A 20 -foot wide drainage and utility easement should be centered over the storm sewer along the property line. There are no storm drainage improvements in Melody Hill Road or Chaska Road. Stormwater runoff is conveyed through overland drainage swales. At some future point, Melody Hill Road and Chaska Road will eventually be upgraded to urban standards with concrete curb and gutter and a storm drainage system. Staff does not believe this development will negatively impact the existing neighborhood drainage pattern. Drainage from the street as proposed will be conveyed towards Trunk Highway 41 into MnDOT's drainage Swale. The drainage swale leads underneath Trunk Highway 41 to a downstream settlement pond. The stormwater from this development will be pretreated prior to discharging into Lake Minnewashta. The applicant will be responsible Surface Water Management fees (SWMP) since no on -site water quality ponding is proposed nor is any required pursuant to the City's SWMP. UTILITIES The plans propose on extending sanitary sewer and watermain service from Melody Hill Road into the site. There are existing sewer and water services along Melody Hill Road that may be utilized as well. The utility layout is fairly straight forward. An additional fire hydrant may be required at the corner of Melody Hill Road and the proposed street pursuant to the City's Fire Marshal. Detailed construction plans and specifications in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates shall be submitted to the City for review and formal approval by City Council in conjunction with final plat approval. Street and utility improvements will be turned over to the City for ownership and maintenance upon completion of the project. As- built construction drawings will be required by the City upon completion of utilities. The existing house is currently connected to municipal city sewer and water from Melody Hill Road. When the house is razed, the sewer and water services should be disconnected at the right - of -way line of Melody Hill Road. Extension of utilities to this site may require temporary closure of Melody Hill Road. The watermain shall be wet tapped in an effort to minimize disruption to the City's water system. The applicant should also prepare a traffic control plan and if possible, try and keep half of the street open for traffic since Melody Hill Road is a dead end street. STREETS The plans propose a public street in accordance with City standards with the exception of the cul- de -sac width. Typically, the City's cul -de -sacs have a 60 -foot radius with landscaped islands of a 12 -foot radius. This design is acceptable from a Public Safety standpoint with turning fire apparatus vehicles around. The proposed cul -de -sac with the 75 -foot radius and 30 -foot radius on J J L Melody Hill Addition July 24, 1996 Page 6 the landscaped island may impede the turnaround capabilities of fire apparatus vehicles. This will be further evaluated by staff and possibly the cul -de -sac island will be reduced. There is an existing driveway access to the home from Trunk Highway 41 as well has Melody Hill Road. In conjunction with the platting of property, the driveway accesses shall be abandoned. All access to the lot subdivision shall be from the interior street with the exception of Lot 1 which shall access Melody Hill Road. PARK AND TRAILS Park and trail fees shall be paid in lieu of land as required by the City Ordinance. COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE - RSF DISTRICT Lot Lot Lot Home Area Width Depth Setback Ordinance 15,000 90' 125' 30' front /rear 10' sides BLOCK 1 Lot 1 18,860 96' 208.5' 30'/30' 10' corner lot Lot 2 15,005 107' 141' 30'/30' 10' corner lot Lot 3 16,022 157' 140' 30'/30' 10' Lot 4 15,266 58' * ** 138' 30'/30' 10' Lot 5 17,200 59' * ** 161.5' 30'/30' 10' Lot 6 15,687 59' * ** 152' 30730' 10' Lot 7 18,474' 62' * ** 142.5' 30'/30' 10' Currently existing on the 4.6 acre site are over 140 trees that have been inventoried by the applicant. The canopy coverage for the site is 45 %, or 2.1 acres. The trees are well distributed throughout the site with a natural line of trees on the north and south sides of the property. Many of the trees are specimen species due to the fact that they were open grown and allowed to take maximum form and are in generally good health. Due to this fact, it is in the best interest of the city and the developer to preserve as many trees as possible. Applicant has submitted grading plans that appear to remove approximately half of the existing trees or about 1 acre. Applicant is required to maintain 35% or 1.61 acres of canopy coverage on site, but falls short of the requirement by .5 acres. Therefore the applicant will be required to provide replacement plantings for excess removal at a rate of 1.2 times .5 acres equaling .6 acres, or 24 trees. I A variance has been requested by the applicant for a 25 foot front yard setback for Lots 8, 9, and 10. Staff is recommending the setback be reduced to a 20 foot front yard setback. In light of any ' tree- related issues, this variance is appropriate. By pulling the houses forward, a number of trees will be kept out of the construction limits and their survival will, therefore, be guaranteed. 1 Melody Hill Addition July 24, 1996 Page 7 ' Lot 8 15,108 85' ** 156.5' 20' */30' 10' , Lot 9 15,079 98' 146' 20' */30' 10' ' Lot 10 15,102' 105' 145' 20' */30' 10' corner lot ' Right -of -Way 0.85 acres * Staff is recommending a 10 foot variance to allow a 20 foot front yard setback for tree preservation purposes. ' ** The applicant must adjust the frontage on Lot 8 to meet the 90 lot width required by ordinance. ' * ** These parcels front on the bubble of a cul -de -sac. The zoning ordinance allows reduced frontage on the bubble of a cul -de -sac, however, the width must meet the 90 feet width at the 30 foot setback. TREE PRESERVATION /LANDSCAPING ' Currently existing on the 4.6 acre site are over 140 trees that have been inventoried by the applicant. The canopy coverage for the site is 45 %, or 2.1 acres. The trees are well distributed throughout the site with a natural line of trees on the north and south sides of the property. Many of the trees are specimen species due to the fact that they were open grown and allowed to take maximum form and are in generally good health. Due to this fact, it is in the best interest of the city and the developer to preserve as many trees as possible. Applicant has submitted grading plans that appear to remove approximately half of the existing trees or about 1 acre. Applicant is required to maintain 35% or 1.61 acres of canopy coverage on site, but falls short of the requirement by .5 acres. Therefore the applicant will be required to provide replacement plantings for excess removal at a rate of 1.2 times .5 acres equaling .6 acres, or 24 trees. I A variance has been requested by the applicant for a 25 foot front yard setback for Lots 8, 9, and 10. Staff is recommending the setback be reduced to a 20 foot front yard setback. In light of any ' tree- related issues, this variance is appropriate. By pulling the houses forward, a number of trees will be kept out of the construction limits and their survival will, therefore, be guaranteed. 1 ' Melody Hill Addition ' July 24, 1996 Page 8 Highway 41 is a minor arterial road. The city ordinance requires all developments that abut an arterial or collector road to provide a landscape buffer. The applicant shall develop a landscape buffer plan along highway 41 and submit it to the City Forester for review and approval. ' VARIANCE ' As part of this plat approval, a variance to allow a 20 foot front yard setback is requested. The City Council may grant a variance from the regulations contained in the subdivision chapter as part of a plat approval process following a finding that all of the following conditions exist: 1. The hardship is not a mere inconvenience. ' 2. The hardship is caused by the particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of the land. 3. The conditions upon which the request is based are unique and not generally applicable to other property. 4. The granting of a variance will not be substantially detrimental to the public welfare and is in accord with the purpose and intent of this chapter, the zoning ordinance t and comprehensive plan. Finding: The hardship is caused by the topography of the site. The required setbacks could be met, however, the impact on the trees will be significant. Granting the variance will maintain the integrity and natural characteristics of the site. Staff is recommending approval of the variance. ' BUILDING OFFICIAL COMMENTS Street Names. In order to avoid conflicts and confusion, street names, public and private, must be reviewed by the Public Safety Department. Proposed street names are not included with the submitted documents. Proposed street names may have a maximum of three words. ' Buildin g Pads. Locations of proposed dwelling pads and the type of dwelling is necessary to enable the Inspections Division and Engineering Department to perform a satisfactory plan review ' of the structure at the time of building permit issuance. For the same reason, proposed lowest level floor elevations as well as garage floor elevations are required to be indicated on the proposed pad location. Standard designations (FLO or RLO, R, SE, SEWO, TU, WO) must be shown for ' proposed dwelling types. These standard designations lessen the chance for errors during the plan review process. The memo explaining these designations is enclosed. ' Demolition Permits. Existing structures on the property which will be demolished will require demolition permits. Proof of well abandonment must be furnished to the City and a permit for septic Melody Hill Addition July 24, 1996 Page 9 system abandonment must be obtained and the septic system abandoned prior to issuance of a demolition permit. PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE On July 24, 1996, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved this application. The main issue raised by the Planning Commission was the true impact of the front yard setback variance on the trees since staff failed to require a tree preservation easement. Staff agreed with the Planning Commission that the intent of the variance was to reduce the front yard setback and increase the rear yard setback. The Planning Commission approved the subdivision with the condition that a tree preservation easement be dedicated to protect these trees. The conditions have been amended accordingly. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt the following motions: PRELIMINARY PLAT "The City Council approves the preliminary plat for Melody Hill Addition (Subdivision #96 -4) for 10 single family lots with a 10 foot variance to allow a 20 foot front yard setback on Lots 8, 9, and 10, as shown in plans received June 14, 1996 with the following conditions: 1. Tree preservation conditions: a. Applicant to install tree preservation fencing at grading limits prior to any grading or construction activities. Installed fencing must be approved by staff and placed, at a minimum, at least 15 feet from the trunk. b. Applicant must submit tree removal plan for the development as a condition of approval. C. Applicant will be required to preserve any trees not scheduled for removal. Trees removed in excess will be replaced at a rate of 2 times the diameter. d. A landscape buffer plan along highway 41 shall be submitted to the City Forester for review and approval. The landscape buffer plantings are in addition to the replacement planting of 24 trees. e. All significant trees must be shown on the building permit surveys. 7 J r. u Melody Hill Addition July 24, 1996 ' Page 10 f. The vegetated areas which will not be affected by the development will be ' protected by a conservation easement. The applicant shall provide the city with a legal description of these easements. ' 2. Building Official conditions: a. Submit street names to the Public Safety Department, Inspections Division, for review prior to final plat approval. b. Revise the preliminary grading plan to show the location of proposed dwelling pads, ' using standard designations and the lowest level floor and garage floor elevations. This should be done prior to final plat approval. C. Obtain demolition permits. This should be done prior to any grading on the property. 3. Fire Marshal Conditions: a. A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. the street lamps, trees, shrubs, bushes, NSP, US West, cable tv, and transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to City ordinance 9 -1. b. Install one additional fire hydrant at the intersection of Melody Hill Road and the ' new planned road. C. Submit street naive to Building Official and Fire Marshal for review and approval. ' 4. Park and trail fees shall be paid in lieu of land as required by city ordinances. 5. The existing outbuildings and any septic system or wells on the site shall be abandoned in accordance with City and/or State codes. ' 6. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e. Watershed District, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, Health Department, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, MnDOT and comply with their conditions of ' approval. 7. Neighborhood identification monument signs require a permit. 1 S. The frontage on Lot 8 shall be adjusted to meet ordinance requirements of 90 feet lot ' frontage. Melody Hill Addition July 24, 1996 Page 11 The applicant will need to develop a sediment and erosion control plan in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook and the Surface Water Management Plan requirements for new developments. The plan shall be submitted to the City for review and formal approval. Type I erosion control fence shall be installed around the downstream side of the construction limits. Rock construction entrances shall be employed and maintained at all access points until the street has been paved with a bituminous surface. 10. All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately restored with seed and disc - mulched or wood -fiber blanket or sod within two weeks of completion of each activity in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook. 11. The applicant shall provide detailed storm sewer calculations for 10 -year and 100 -year storm events and provide ponding calculations for stormwater ponds in accordance with the City's SWMP for the City Engineer to review and approve prior to final plat approval. The applicant shall provide detailed pre - developed and post developed stormwater calculations for 100 -year storm events. Individual storm sewer calculations between each catch basin selnnent will also be required to determine if sufficient catch basins are being utilized. 12. The proposed single family residential development of 4.50 net developable acres is responsible for a water quality connection charge of $3,600 and a water quantity fee of $8,910. These fees are payable to the City prior to the City filing the final plat. 13. Lots 2 through 10 should be mass graded prior to utility installation. Lot 1 may be custom graded when the building permit has been obtained through the City. 14. The applicant shall consider installing retaining walls in the rear of Lots 8, 9, and 10 in an effort to reduce grading and tree loss. 15. The applicant shall obtain the appropriate demolition permits for removal of the existing house. Sewer and water services shall be abandoned and disconnected the right -of -way line at Melody Hill Road. The dwelling shall be removed within 30 days after the final plat has been recorded. 16. Staff and the applicant shall evaluate the location of the proposed storm sewer line between Lots 4 and 5 to see if this is the most feasible location. A 20 -foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated o the final plat and centered over the storm sewer line. 17. Prior to final plan approval, the applicant shall submit detailed construction plans and specifications in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates for staff review and formal approval by City Council in conjunction with final r F , Melody Hill Addition July 24, 1996 Page 12 plat approval. As -built construction drawings will be required upon completion of the utility and street improvements. 18. The cul -de -sac island shall be reviewed by City staff to ensure a proper turning radius for Public Safety vehicles and the cul -de -sac reduced accordingly. 19. All lots with the exception of Lot 1 shall access the interior proposed street. No direct access will be permitted from State Highway No. 41 or Chaska Road. Lot 1 shall access from Melody Hill Road. ATTACHMENTS 1. Memo from Dave Hempel dated July 11, 1996. 3. Memo from Steve Kirchman dated June 25, 1996. 4. Notice of Public Hearing mailed July 11, 1996. 5. Application. 6. Memo from Mark Littfin dated July 8, 1996 7. Planning Commission minutes dated July 24, 1996. S. Preliminary plat received June 14, 1996. MEMORANDUM CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 TO: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner H FROM: Phillip Elkin, Water Resources Coordinator David Hempel, Assistant City Engineer DATE: July 11, 1996 SUBJ: Review of Preliminary Plat Documents for Melody Hill Subdivision SUB File No. 96- 4/1-and Use Review File No. 96 -22 7 Upon review of the plans prepared by BRW dated June 14, 1995, revised July 9, 1996, we offer the following continents and recommendations: WETLANDS The applicant has indicated on the plan sheet that no wetlands exist on this site. The City's Surface Water Management Plan Wetland Inventory and a site visit by City staff verify this finding. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP) OVERVIEW The City has adopted a Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) that serves as a tool to protect, preserve and enhance water resources. The plan identifies, from a regional perspective, the stormwater quantity and quality improvements necessary to allow future development to take place and minimize its impact to downstream water bodies. In general, the water quantity portion of the plan uses a 100 - year design storm interval for ponding and a 10 -year design storm interval for storm sewer piping. The water quality portion of the plan uses William Walker, Jr.'s Pondnet model for predicting phosphorus concentrations in shallow water bodies. An ultimate conditions model has been developed at each drainage area based on the projected future land use, and therefore, different sets of improvements under full development were analyzed to determine the optimum phosphorus reduction in priority water bodies. The development will be required to be constructed in accordance with the City's SWMP requirements. Water Quality Fees - The SWMP has established a water quality connection charge for each new subdivision based on land use. Dedication shall be equal to the cost of land and pond volume needed for treatment of the phosphorus load leaving the site. The requirement for cash in lieu of land and ' Sharmin Al -Jaff July 11, 1996 Page 2 ' pond construction shall be based upon a schedule in accordance with the prescribed land use zoning. Values are calculated using market values of land in the City of Chanhassen plus a value of $2.50 per ' cubic yard for excavation of the pond. The proposed SWMP water quality charge for single family resident developments is $800 per acre. Water Quantity Fees The SWMP has established a connection charge for the different land uses based on an average city -wide rate for the installation of water quantity systems. This cost includes land acquisition, proposed SWMP culverts, open channels and storm water ponding areas for runoff storage. Single family residential developments have a connection charge of $1,980 per developable acre. ' Melody Hills Water Quality Fee The SWMP does not propose this site to provide on -site stormwater treatment. SWMP fees are based on a total developable land area of 4.50 acres. Therefore, the applicant is required to pay $3,600.00 in water quality fees. ' Melody Hills Water Quantity Fee The total net area of the property is 4.50 acres as discussed above. Therefore, the proposed development would then be responsible for a water quantity connection charge of $ 8,910.00. These SWMP fees will be due payable to the City at time of final plat recording. ' GRADING ' With the initial submittal of this, the applicant requested to custom grade the lots in an effort to preserve trees, however, staff disagreed and requested that a complete site grading plan be submitted to determine the full impacts of development on the property. Based on the grading plan submitted, ' substantial site grading is required in order to develop the site for house pads and the street. The only lot that will be custom graded is Lot 1 which is at the corner of Chaska Road and Melody Hill Road. The proposed dwellings on Lots 8, 9, and 10 will be rambler -type or tuckunder dwellings due to ' grades. Staff recommends that the applicant consider installing small retaining walls in the rear of these lots to reduce grading and preserve landscaping. ' The plans do not provide erosion control measures. The final grading plan shall provide erosion control measures such as silt fence and rock construction entrances accordingly. ' The property has an existing dwelling that is proposed to be removed as part of the grading operation. The appropriate demolition permits will need to be acquired by the applicant from the City's Building Department for removal of the dwelling. The dwelling should be removed within 30 days after the final ' plat has been recorded. Sharmin Al -Jaff July 11, 1996 Page 3 DRAINAGE The site slopes northwesterly toward Chaska Road and Trunk Highway 41. The development will be maintaiuung, for the most part, the neighborhood runoff pattern. A storm sewer line is proposed to be constructed between Lots 4 and 5 to convey runoff from the street and front yard areas to the existing ditch along Trunk Highway 41. Upon review of aerial topography maps, staff believes that a more appropriate location would be between Lots 5 and 6. This will be further evaluated prior to final plat approval and the adjustments made accordingly. A 20 -foot wide drainage and utility easement should be centered over the storm sewer along the property line. There are no storm drainage improvements in Melody Hill Road or Chaska Road. Stormwater runoff is conveyed through overland drainage swales. At some future point, Melody Hill Road and Chaska Road will eventually be upgraded to urban standards with concrete curb and gutter and a storm drainage systen Staff does not believe this development will negatively impact the existing neighborhood drainage pattern. Drainage from the street as proposed will be conveyed towards Trunk Highway 41 into MnDOT's drainage swale. The drainage swale leads underneath Trunk Highway 41 to a downstream settlement pond. The stormwater from this development will be pretreated prior to discharging into Lake Minnewashta. The applicant will be responsible Surface Water Management fees (SWMP) since no on -site water quality ponding is proposed nor is any required pursuant to the City's S WMP. UTILITIES The plans propose on extending sanitary sewer and watermain service from Melody Hill Road into the site. There are existing sewer and water services along Melody Hill Road that may be utilized as well. The utility layout is fairly straight forward. An additional fire hydrant may be required at the corner of Melody Hill Road and the proposed street pursuant to the City's Fire Marshal. Detailed construction plans and specifications in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates shall be submitted to the City for review and formal approval by City Council in conjunction with final plat approval. Street and utility improvements will be turned over to the City for ownership and maintenance upon completion of the project. As -built construction drawings will be required by the City upon completion of utilities. The existing house is currently connected to municipal city sewer and water from Melody Hill Road. When the house is razed, the sewer and water services should be disconnected at the right -of -way line of Melody Hill Road. Extension of utilities to this site may require temporary closure of Melody Hill Road. The watermain shall be wet tapped in an effort to minimiz disruption to the City's water system. The applicant should also prepare a traffic control plan and if possible, try and keep half of the street open for traffic since Melody Hill Road is a deadend street. 0 n L Sharmin Al -Jaff July 11, 1996 ' Page 4 I STREETS The plans propose a public street in accordance with City standards with the exception of the cul -de- sac width. Typically, the City's cul -de -sacs have a 60 -foot radius with landscaped islands of a 12 -foot radius. This design is acceptable from a Public Safety standpoint with turning fire apparatus vehicles ' around. The proposed cul -de -sac with the 75 -foot radius and 30 -foot radius on the landscaped island may impede the turnaround capabilities of fire apparatus vehicle. This will be further evaluated by staff and possibly the cul -de -sac island reduced. ' There is an existing driveway access to the home from Trunk Highway 41 as well has Melody Hill Road. In conjunction with the platting of property, the driveway accesses shall be abandoned. All access to the lot subdivision shall be from the interior street with the exception of Lot 1 which shall access Melody Hill Road. ' RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT SHOULD THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE THE PLANS AS SUBMITTED ' 1. The applicant will need to develop a sediment and erosion control plan in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook and the Surface Water Management Plan requirements for new developments. The plan shall be submitted to the City for review and ' formal approval. Type I erosion control fence shall be installed around the downstream side of the construction limits. Rock construction entrances shall be employed and maintained at all ' access points until the street has been paved with a bituminous surface. 2. All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately restored with seed and disc- mulched or wood -fiber blanket or sod within two weeks of completion of each activity in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook. ' 3. The applicant shall provide detailed storm sewer calculations for 10 -year and 100 -year storm events and provide ponding calculations for stormwater ponds in accordance with the City's SWMP for the City Engineer to review and approve prior to final plat approval. The applicant shall provide detailed pre - developed and post developed stormwater calculations for 100 -year storm events. Individual storm sewer calculations between each catch basin segment will also be required to determine if sufficient catch basins are being utilized. 4. The ro osed single family residential development of 4.50 net developable acres is responsible P P g Y P P P for a water quality connection charge of $3,600 and a water quantity fee of $8,910: These fees ' are payable to the City prior to the City filing the final plat. ' S. Lots 2 through 10 should be mass graded prior to utility installation. Lot 1 may be custom graded when the building permit has been obtained through the City. Sharmin Al -Jaff July 11, 1996 Page 5 6. The applicant shall consider installing retaining walls in the rear of Lots 8, 9, and 10 in an effort to reduce grading and tree loss. 7. The applicant shall obtain the appropriate demolition permits for removal of the existing house. Sewer and water services shall be abandoned and disconnected the right -of -way line at Melody Hill Road. The dwelling shall be removed within 30 days after the final plat has been recorded. 8. Staff and the applicant shall evaluate the location of the proposed storm sewer line between Lots 4 and 5 to see if this is the most feasible location. A 20 -foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated o the final plat and centered over the storm sewer line. 9. Prior to final plan approval, the applicant shall submit detailed construction plans and specifications in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates for staff review and formal approval by City Council in conjunction with final plat approval. As -built construction drawings will be required upon completion of the utility and street improvements. 10. The cul -de -sac island shall be reviewed by City staff to ensure a proper turning radius for Public Safety vehicles and the cul -de -sac reduced accordingly. 11. All lots with the exception of Lot 1 shall access the interior proposed street. No direct access will be permitted from State Highway No. 41 or Chaska Road. Lot 1 shall access from Melody Hill Road. c: Charles Folch, Director of Public Works g:`eng\phillip\planning\ nelodyPC J MEMORANDUM CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 TO: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner II 1 FROM: Steve A. Kirchman, Building Official DATE: June 25, 1996 SUBJECT: 96 -4 SUB (Melody Hills,Springbrook Corporation) I was asked to review the proposal stamped "CITY OF CHANHASSEN, RECEIVED, JUN 14, 1996, CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT. " for the above referenced project. ' Analysis: Street Names. In order to avoid conflicts and confusion, street names, public and private, must be ' reviewed by the Public Safety Department. Proposed street names are not included with the submitted documents. Proposed street names may have a maximum of three words. Building Pads. Locations of proposed dwelling pads and the type of dwelling is necessary to enable the Inspections Division and Engineering Department to perform a satisfactory plan review of the structure at the time of building permit issuance. For the same reason, proposed lowest level floor elevations as well as garage floor elevations are required to be indicated on the proposed pad location. Standard designations (FLO or RLO, R, SE, SEWO, TU, WO) must be shown for proposed dwelling types. These standard designations lessen the chance for errors during the plan review process. The memo explaining these designations is enclosed. Demolition Permits. Existing structures on the property which will be demolished will require demolition permits. Proof of well abandonment must be furnished to the City and a permit for septic system abandonment must be obtained and the septic system abandoned prior to issuance of a demolition permit. Recommendations: The following conditions should be added to the conditions of approval. 1. Submit street names to the Public Safety Department, Inspections Division, for review prior to final plat approval. Sharmin Al -Jaff June 25, 1996 Page 2 2. Revise the preliminary grading plan to show the location of proposed dwelling pads, using standard designations and the lowest level floor and garage floor elevations. This should be done prior to final plat approval. 3. Obtain demolition permits. This should be done prior to any grading on the property. enclosure: January 29, 1993 memorandum g: \safety \sak\memos \plan'vnldyhlo 1 fl n TU CITY OF CHANHASSEN ,690 COULTER DRIVE • R'O. BOX 147 9 CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 TO: Inspections, Planning, & Engineering Staff FROM: Steve A. Kirchman, Building Official - DATE: January 29, 1993 SUBJ: Dwelling Type Designation We have been requesting on site plan reviews that the developer designate the type of dwelling that is acceptable on each proposed lot in a new development. I thought perhaps it might be helpful to staff to explain and diagram these designations and the reasoning behind the requirements." FLO or RLO Designates Front Ino►out or Rear Lookout This includes dwellings with the basement floor level approximately 8' below grade at its deepest with the surrounding grade sloping down to approximately 4' above the basement floor level R Designates Rambler. This includes dwellings with the basement floor level approximately 8' below grade with the surrounding grade approximately level. This would include two story's and many level dwellings. SE Designates Split Entry. This includes dwellings with the basement floor level approximately 4' below grade with the surrounding grade approximately level. SEWO Designates Split Entry Walk Out This includes dwellings with the basement floor level approximately 4' Wow grade at its deepest with the surrounding grade sloping down to lowest floor level. TU Designates Tuck Under. This includes dwellings with the basement floor level approximately 8' below grade at its deepest with the surrounding grade sloping dam to the lowest floor level in the front of the dwelling. w0 Designates Walk Out This includes dwellings with the basement floor level approximately 8' below grade at its deepest with the surrounding grade sloping down to the lowest floor level in the tear of the dwelling. A nSE SEWO WO FLO RLO Inspections staff uses these designations when reviewing plans which are then passed to the engineering staff for further review. Approved grading plans are compared to proposed building plans to insure compliance to approved conditions. The same designation must be used on all documents in order to avoid confusion and incorrect plan reviews. I'f two PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 (612)937 -1900 Date: 6/19/96 To: Development Plan Referral Agencies From: Planning Department By: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner II Subject: Request for preliminary plat of 4.57 acres into 10 lots and a front yard setback variance on property zoned RSF, Residential Single Family and located to the east of Hwy. 41 and adjacent to Melody Hill Road, Melody Hills, Springbrook Corporation. Planning Case: 96 -4 SUB The above described application for approval of a land development proposal was filed with the Chanhassen Planning Department on June 14, 1996. In order for us to provide a complete analysis of issues for Planning Commission and City Council review, we would appreciate your comments and recommendations concerning the impact of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and proposed future utility services, storm water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites, street extensions or improvements, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems exist, we would like to have a written report to this effect from the agency concerned so that we can make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council. This application is scheduled for consideration by the Chanhassen Planning Commission on July 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall. We would appreciate receiving your comments by no later than July 5, 1996. You may also appear at the Planning Commission meeting if you so desire. Your cooperation and assistance is greatly appreciated. 1. City Departments a. City Engineer `b. City Attorney City Park Director J/Fire Marshal Building Official Y1%Water Resources Coordinator e ; Forester 2. Watershed District Engineer 3. Soil Conservation Service J �4,MN Dept. of Transportation 5. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 6. Minnegasco 7. MN Dept. of Natural Resources 8. Telephone Company (US West or United) 9. Electric Company (NSP or MN Valley) 10. Triax Cable System 11. U. S. Fish and Wildlife 12. Carver County a. Engineer b. Environmental Services 13. Bonestroo Engineering 14. Other- KAIcQ� hl1 J n NOTICE OF PUBLIC 1 Project: Melody Hills 1 Developer: Springbrook Corporation Location: East of Hwy. 41 Adjacent to 1 Melody Hill Road 1 Notice: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a development proposed in your area. The applicant, Springbrook Corporation requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide 4.57 acres into 10 single family lots and a front yard setback variance on property zoned RSF, Residential Single Family and located to the east of Hwy. 41 and adjacent to Melody Hill Road, Melody Hills. 1 What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the developer's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Commission Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps: ' 1. Staff will ive an overview of the proposed project. g p p P J 1 2. The Developer will present plans on the project. 3. Comments are received from the public. 4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses project. The 1 Commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council. Questions or Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop ' by City Hall during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you wish to talk to someone about this project, please contact Sharmin at 937 -1900, ext. 120. If you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the 1 meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission. Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on July 4, 1996. / G HEARING 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1 Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 1 690 Coulter Drive 1 Project: Melody Hills 1 Developer: Springbrook Corporation Location: East of Hwy. 41 Adjacent to 1 Melody Hill Road 1 Notice: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a development proposed in your area. The applicant, Springbrook Corporation requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide 4.57 acres into 10 single family lots and a front yard setback variance on property zoned RSF, Residential Single Family and located to the east of Hwy. 41 and adjacent to Melody Hill Road, Melody Hills. 1 What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the developer's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Commission Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps: ' 1. Staff will ive an overview of the proposed project. g p p P J 1 2. The Developer will present plans on the project. 3. Comments are received from the public. 4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses project. The 1 Commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council. Questions or Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop ' by City Hall during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you wish to talk to someone about this project, please contact Sharmin at 937 -1900, ext. 120. If you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the 1 meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission. Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on July 4, 1996. / G William Swearengen Richard & K. Schmidt Thomas & Virginia Rode 6250 Chaska Road 5136 Willow Lane 6275 Chaska Road Excelsior, MN 55331 Minnetonka, MN 55343 Excelsior, MN 55331 Philip & Susan Bonthius Robert & Delores Aman Richard & Linda Nicoli 2300 Melody Hill Road 2250 Melody Hill Road 2280 Melody Hill Road Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Karen Signe Peterson Joseph & Marcia Massee George & Beulah Baer 2240 Melody Hill Road 6381 Hazeltine Blvd 6300 Chaska Road Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Richard & Paulette Oftedahl Elsbeth D. Reutiman Mike & Diana Dudycha 6461 Oriole Lane 5915 Galpin Lake Road 6454 Oriole Ave. Excelsior, MN 55331 Shorewood, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 William & Delores Ziegler ROR, Inc. Fred Britzius 6441 Oriole Ave. 2461 64 Street West 244464 th Street West Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Gregory & Michelle Curtis Nancy Jo Perkins Glenn, Jr. & Sherry Johnston 244664 1h Circle 2448 64 Street West 6263 Chaska Road Excelsior, MN 55313 Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 John & Diane Lenertz Shirley Butcher & Rosemary Fruehling Frank & Lynda Kuzma 6269 Chaska Road 4335 Chimoe E. 2241 Sommergate Excelsior, MN 55331 Wayzata, MN 55391 Excelsior, MN 55331 Thomas Baurle Perry Harrison Benjamin & H. Gowen 2231 Sommergate 2221 Sommergate 6440 Hazeltine Blvd. Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Mark & Lorena Flannery Gary Brunsvold Ward Allen & Sandra Putnam 2350 Melody Hill Road 6287 Chaska Road 6285 Chaska.-Road Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Excelsior, MN 55331 Seven & Forty One Crossings Ltd. Seven Forty One Partnership Sheldon Rubenstein et al 5500 Wayzata Blvd. c/o R. Soskin c/o SuperAmerica Group, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55416 5591 Bristol Lane Tax Dept., P. O. Box 14000 Minnetonka, MN 55416 Lexington, KY 40512 1 n CITY OF CHANHASSEN ' 690 COULTER DRIVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 ' (612) 937 -1900 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION t PPLICANT: SPRINGBROOK CORPORATION OWNER: JOSEPH ' & MARCIA MASSES t DDRESS: 10640 Lyndale Ave So, #3 ADDRESS: Hazeltine Blvd Bloomington, MN 55420 �ELEPHONE (Day time) 881-1800 Excelsior, MN 55331 TELEPHONE: 474 -4905 1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment 11. Vacation of ROW /Easements 2. Conditional Use Permit 12. X Variance 5>EE. A 3. Interim Use Permit 13. Wetland Alteration Permit 4. Non - conforming Use Permit 14. Zoning Appeal 5. Planned Unit Development 15. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 6. Rezoning 7. Sign Permits 8. Sign Plan Review _X Notification Signs R e n t $ 50 D eposit 9. Site Plan Review X Escrow for Filing Fees /Attorney Cost" ($50 CUP /SPRNACNAR/WAP /Metes and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB) 10. X Subdivision 550 TOTAL FEE $7� A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must Included with the application. ' Twenty -six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted. ' 8'/2' X 11" Reduced copy of transparency for each plan sheet. ` NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application. ` Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract We request a front yard setback variance to 25 feet for Lots 8, 9 and 10 of the proposed plat at Melody Hill to preserve trees in the back yard. ��RiNUB� .24�.2H>la.� CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM DATE: July 8, 1996 TO: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner II FROM: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal SUBJECT: Request for preliminary plat of 4.57 acres into 10 lots and a front yard setback variance on property zoned RSF, residential single family and located to the east of Hwy 41 and adjacent to Melody Hill Road, Melody Hills Springbrook Corporation. Planning Case 96 -4 SUB. I have reviewed the site plan review for the above project. In order to comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department /Fire Prevention Division I have the following fire code or city ordinance /policy requirements. The site plan is based on the available information submitted at this time. As additional plans or changes are submitted the appropriate code or policy items will be addressed. 1. A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. the street lamps, trees, shrubs, bushes, NSP, US West, cable tv, and transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to City ordinance 9 -1. 2. Install one additional fire hydrant at the intersection of Melody Hill Road and the new planned road. 3. Submit street name to Building Official and Fire Marshal for review and approval. U /safety/ml/melody a. �µµESO T7 s g *� Q bT of 7a' Minnesota Department of Transportation Metropolitan Division Waters Edge 1500 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 July 24, 1996 J U L 2 5 RECD RECEIVED CITY OF CHANHASSEN F1 L Sharmin Al jaff Panning Department City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Po Box 147 Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Sharmin Al -Jaffa SUBJECT: Melody Hills Preliminary Plat Review P96 -01 OA West of TH 41, South of Melody Hill Road Chanhassen, Carver County CS 1008 The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has reviewed the Melody Hills preliminary plat in compliance with Minnesota Statute 505.03, subd. 2, Plats. We have the following comments. • We commend all those involved on the excellent job of redesigning this plat with access to the local roadway system. This helps MnDOT to maintain the safety and efficiency of TH 41. Access management enables MnDOT to preserve the functional use of our trunk highways. • Our Water Resources Section recommends preserving as much existing vegetation as possible to offset the increase in paved area and reduce erosion from steep slopes during construction. Erosion control devices should be applied where appropriate. Refer any questions to Bonnie Peterson at 797 -3054. • Any use of or work within Mn/DOT right of way will require an approved MnDOT permit. The permit required depends upon the nature of the proposed work. Bill Warden of our permits section may be contacted at 582 -1443 for further information regarding the permit process 1 r- L J 1 An equal opportunity employer Sharmin Al -Jaff July 24, 1996 Page two Please contact me at 582 -1400, if you have any questions regarding this review. Sincerely, Sherry Narusiewicz Transportation Planner c: John Freemyer, Carver County Surveyor Dave Hempel, City of Chanhassen 1 CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING ' JULY 24, 1996 Chairwoman Mancino called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 1 MEMBERS PRESENT: Craig Peterson, Bob Skubic, Kevin Joyce, Nancy Mancino, and Ladd Conrad who arrived during discussion of Paws, Claws and Hooves Pet Boarding. , MEMBERS ABSENT: Jeff Farmakes ' (The recording was poor quality of this portion of the discussion.) , STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Planning Director; Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner II; Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer, and Steve Kirchman, Building Official , PUBLIC HEARING: PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 4.57 ACRES INTO 10 SINGLE ' FAMILY LOTS AND A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE ON PROPERTY ZONED RSF, RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY AND LOCATED TO THE EAST OF HWY 41 AND ADJACENT TO MELODY HILL ROAD, MELODY HILLS, SPRINGBROOK , CORPORATION. Public Present: , Name Address ' Howard Kyllo 10640 Lyndale, Bloomington Tom Murray 10640 Lyndale, Bloomington Gary Druysvold 6287 Chaska Road , Rich & Linda Nicoll 2280 Melody Hill Susan & Phil Bonthius 2300 Melody Hill Karen Peterson 2240 Melody Hill Sharmin Al -Jaff presented the staff report on this item. ' (The recording was poor quality of this portion of the discussion.) Mancino: Any for questions staff at this point? Peterson: Is the only reason for the setback variance is the trees? 1 Al -Jaff: Correct. They could use the setback with the variance but it will result in-- losing additional trees. ' L ' Peterson: More trees. Fortunately I did get a chance to drive by it. The only trees ... are those substantial trees or. Al -Jaff: It's a cluster of trees actually. They're not ... they're not as nice as the ones that you ' find in the center of the property, but still there is a large cluster of them. Mancino: Excuse me, if I can add to that. They're not like old growth trees but they certainly ' are our next generation of trees that will come. Can we make sure that if we do do a variance ... the reason why we would do the variance is to allow that canopy coverage to stay and so that we have an easement, a conservation easement or something over that area so that ' somebody doesn't go in there and cut them down because that's the whole reason why the city is giving a variance to the applicant. Al -Jaff: Definitely you can require that. Skubic: There are also some significant trees... ' Al -Jaff: Those that are within the grading limits will be removed. There are a few what is on Lot 3. There are some trees that will be preserved in this area. Mancino: Sharmin, don't we usually see or ask the applicant to show us which trees will remain after the grading so that we can see which significant trees we'll save? ' Al -Jaff: Correct. Jill calculated, the City Forester, calculated all the tree canopy that will be removed as well as those that will remain. The applicant also gives us a tree canopy ' coverage detailed plan. Mancino: So that we will know prior to any grading that's started, which trees are to be ' saved and which trees are to be removed? Any other questions at this time? Is the applicant and wish to address the Planning Commission? 1 Howard Kyllo: Madam Chairman, members of the Commission. I'm Howard Kyllo, Springbrook Corporation. First of all I want to say that it's good to be here. This is the first time we've ever been in Chanhassen. I would like to take this opportunity to commend and thank the staff for all of the help they've given us to bring us up to speed and what it takes to build in Chanhassen. I'd like to thank Kate Aanenson, Sharmin Al -Jaff, Dave Hempel, Bob Generous. They've all helped us through several meetings to understand what the parameters are for development in Chanhassen... We also appreciate the fact... For this site we feel very strongly about we have developed an affinity for it in more ways than developers usually do. It's been lovingly cared for over the past 70 years ... As Sharmin said, there are mature trees. ' Flower gardens that probably won't survive but we are going to make a special effort to ... to preserve as many trees as possible. Even in light of getting a mass grading plan. We would ' like to evaluate almost on an individual basis... Try to design houses for the site rather than shape the site to, or force the site to accept houses. We've been working with a builder now L r ' Planning Commission Meeting - July 24, 1996 that is especially sensitive to...and he has shown a willingness to...so Sharmin's done a good ' job of presenting the plan. It's pretty straight forward and I would like to answer any questions you might have ... the one issue of Lot 8. We will be addressing that ... by addressing ' the... Mancino: Any questions from commissioners? I have a couple. Number one, allowing a variance. You had figured a driveway. On my plat, I don't see how you get in and out of Lot 1. Is that all ... off of Chaska Road? ... some back up area... location of the driveway be from the dedicated public road, the cul -de -sac that's going to go in... Hempel: Madam Chair, maybe I can address that. The lots you're referring to are located on Chaska Road... Given the grades of Melody Hill, the majority of the time... ' Howard Kyllo: That's correct... ' Mancino: I would think you'd want to keep that buffer for Chaska Road and... My only other question has to do right now with the cul -de -sac. It seems huge. ' Howard Kyllo: Well our first vision for the site was a village green ... and that turned out not to be possible... First of all it helps the frontages on the lot rather than taking them all down to a little narrow, 50 foot frontage... and this would allow us a little larger center island which is... Mancino: Any other questions? ' Joyce: I have a quick question for Dave. I'm trying to find where it is. The storm sewer line. I think ... put it between Lot 4 and 5 and you're suggesting it go through 5 and 6. I'm ' curious why. Hempel: Based on the area topography... drainage ditch along Trunk Highway 41... ' Joyce: It looked more natural to me between 4 and 5 and I was . just curious why. Y ' Hempel: ... Joyce:. Okay.. Mancino: Thank'you very much. i 9 Planning Commission Meeting - July 24, 1996 Howard Kyllo: In anticipation of any of the audience questions, our lot prices are going to be low 70's to high 80's. Houses to be built in there will probably, at the very minimum be $250 to $400. Not being builders we can't... Mancino: Thank you very much. Can I have a motion and a second to open this for a public hearing. Joyce moved, Skubic seconded to open the public healing. The public healing was opened. Mancino: Anyone wishing to address the Planning Commission, please do so at this time. If you have any questions or if you have any comments. If you would direct all questions to me. Thank you. Rich Nicoll: Hi. My name's Rich Nicoll. I live on Melody Hill, 2280. I have a number of concerns and... Right now there's 7 houses on Melody Hill... 10 house in the development is a tremendous... that's number one. Number two, I ... about the trees... increase in traffic in that area. Adding 10 homes, most people have two cars ... so that's a significant increase for that area. Also concerned about the... Mancino: Dave, can you comment for a minute... upgrade Chaska Road in the future and when Lake Lucy Road goes all the way through you'll have less traffic on Chaska Road. Hempel: That's correct. There some possibility to improve Chaska Road in the future... Mancino: It's not a priority for the City at this point so it would be probably a few years before that's done. Hempel: Yes. Mancino: Okay. Hempel: To touch base a little bit more on the traffic... Joyce: Dave, is there a sign out there? I can't remember now. Is there a sign on Melody Hill and Chaska? A stop sign there. Audience: No ... bottom Melody Hill.. Joyce: But there's not one. 4 a i Planning Commission Meeting - July 24, 1996 Mancino: But there's not a stop sign on Chaska Road so when you turn off TH 41 from. Joyce: You can go directly west, or east on Chaska Road without stopping? Mancino: Without stopping there, yes. Joyce: Would that be something that we'd look at that...? Or is that too small a spot for a stop sign? Mancino: You would be off on TH 41. Joyce: Yeah, that's what I was afraid of... Mancino: ...if we put a stop sign there so I don't think that's going to happen ... it would just be horrendous. Trying to get it and out of TH 41... Anyone else wishing to address the Planning commission on this issue, please come forward. I'd like to hear your comments. Questions. Seeing none, may I have a motion to close the public hearing and second please. Peterson moved, Joyce seconded to close the public healing. The public healing was closed. Mancino: Any other comments, questions from the commissioners. Peterson: Question for staff. Based upon this being zoned ... for single family, what is the maximum number of lots we could put in here logically on 4.5 acres...? Al -Jaffa They have to have a minimum lot area of 15,000 square feet, which they meet. Density of 2 to 4 per acre. No, 0 to 4, I'm sorry, per acre. And they meet that as well. Peterson: I mean the point of my question is, another developer coming in couldn't really get any more in there. Maybe one more lot. Aanenson: I don't think so. I don't think you could get any more. ...generally we look at plats at 1.9 ... some larger lots but yeah. I mean they're basically... Mancino: The hard part that's in this area is ... they all have ... 1 1/2 acres and those may even subdivided in the future also which makes it very _hard when you have some people who are subdividing and some who aren't. Any other comments? Peterson: No. I think as we look at the development itself, I think the applicant has worked with staff and provided a nice neighborhood feel ... cul -de -sac being that large is unique and k, Planning Commission Meeting - July 24, 1996 1 add some ambience to the area and the development. I want to emphasize to the residents, as you said Nancy, it is going to change the feel but it is going to be developed and is this a ' good development and I think yeah. The applicant meets everything that I look for anyway in a development... I'm a little concerned about Chaska Road. That area has always scared me. There's a lot of traffic in there and it's not a natural feel to drive through that going one ' way or the other. It just doesn't feel like you should be turning or there's ability to turn so people get confused. I don't know what the accident ratio out there is but I suspect it's relatively high. There's nothing we can do about that but all and all, I would be supportive of ' the development. Mancino: Thank you. Bob. Skubic: ...everything is altered but ... In looking over the grading plan here, there's... large trees I that are quite close to the area that you're grading so we'd appreciate... Mancino: Okay, Kevin. ' Joyce: Not much else besides what the other commissioners have said. I think it fits nicely into that piece, that property. I think the development looks like nice ... best thing that they ' can come up with for that particular parcel of land and I think it's pretty well thought out and planned properly. The only real question I would echo is that traffic. I was out there at rush hour. Bad time to be out there... something the City just keeps an eye on and you know, if you have... accidents out there or something, we might have to rethink what's going on out ' there but I agree with Nancy ... stop sign there. I don't know. I'd just like to keep an eye on it. Mancino: ...does go through, all the way to Galpin ... I have a couple of questions. Sharmin I had one. On page 6, the compliance with the ordinance. The lot width, the ordinance is 90. 90 feet. And yet Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7 aren't 90. Can you explain to us what that means? Al -Jaffa Yes. The ordinance allows the lots that are on the bubble of the cul -de -sac to have a reduced frontage, but at the 30 foot setback they have to meet that 90 foot. These lots, 4, ' 5, 6, and 7 are on the bubble on the cul -de -sac. And at the setback they do meet the 90 foot setback, and I should have put a note underneath that... Mancino: Thank you. Good. Dave, question for you on the downstream settlement P and off _ Highway 41. Where is that, and my other question is, is you know that the Middle School is going to be adding on to it and they'll have more impervious surface, etc so we'll haye more into this downstream settlement pond. Is this pond built there ready for all this added runoff? And by the way, just because I live in the area, where is it? 6 LI ' Planning ommission Meeting - July 24, 1996 g g Hempel: Madam Chair, the existing storm water pond is actually south of the property... It's ' approximately 400 feet west of Trunk Highway 41 ... Development at this time, or the additional runoff generated from this will be minimal. ' Mancino: Minimal? f 7 Hempel: ...any future expansion to the school however will have to be further evaluated... Mancino: And that's what they have to figure out when they do the school, okay. Great. My only comments are... development, I would like to add some more language to the tree preservation condition and that would be that on condition 1(a), so the applicant hear too that in the second sentence, installed fencing must be approved by staff and placed at a minimum at least 15 feet from the trunk. (b) is fine. (c) is fine. (d), I would, the landscape buffer plan along Highway 41 shall be submitted to the City Forester for review and approval. Landscape buffer plantings are in addition to the replacement plantings of 24 trees. So that the 24 trees are within the subdivision be Highway 5 or arterial plantings that are done along TH 41 are in addition. That plan is in addition to the 24 trees. I just want to make that clear. And I'd like to also, (e). That all significant trees must be shown on the building permits so that we make sure that we preserve those. And (f). I am in favor of the front yard variance. The reason why I am in favor of the front yard variance is so that we can save those trees so I would like to also put down that for (f), the vegetated areas which will not be affected by the development will be protected by a conservation easement so that we do make sure that we are saving, and I'm sure that the applicant wants to save these buffer areas too. Those are my comments. May I please, I'd like to entertain a motion. Joyce: I'll make a motion that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the preliminary plat for Melody Hill Addition (Subdivision 996 -4) for 10 single family lots with a 10 foot variance to allow a 20 foot front yard setback as shown on the plans received June 14th with conditions 1 through 19 and to add onto condition 1(a). Installed fencing must be approved by staff and placed at a minimum of 15 feet from the trunk of the tree. On 1(d). Landscape buffer plantings are in addition to the replacement plantings of 24 trees required. 1(e). All significant trees must be shown on the building permit surveys. 1(f). The vegetated areas which will not be affected by development will be protected by a conservation easement. The applicant shall provide the City with a legal description of these easements. Mancino: May I have a second please? Skubic: Second. Mancino: Any discussion? 7 Planning Commission Meeting - July 24, 1996 ' Peterson: The only question I'd have is, is the conservation easement the most appropriate way to handle that issue? I Al -Jaffa It's the only way that we can require the applicant not to take down any vegetation within a given area. ' Peterson: Okay. ' Mancino: Any other discussion? Joyce moved, Skubic seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the ' preliminmy plat for Melody Hill Addition (Subdivision #96 -4) for 10 single family lots with a 10 foot vmiance to allow a 20 foot front ymd setback as shown on the plans received June 14, 1996 with the following conditions: ' 1. Tree preservation conditions: I a. Applicant to install tree preservation fencing at grading limits prior to any grading or construction activities. Installed fencing must be approved by staff and placed at a I minimum of 15 feet from the hunk of the Wee. b. Applicant must submit tree removal plan for the development as a condition of approvals c. Applicant will be required to preserve any trees not scheduled for removal. Trees I removed in excess will be replaced at a rate of 2 times the diameter. d. A landscape buffer plan along Highway 41 shall be submitted to the City Forester for review and approval. e. All significant trees must be shown on the building permit surveys. f. The vegetated areas which will not be affected by development will be protected by a conservation easement. The applicant shall provide the City with a legal ' description of these easements. 2. Building Official conditions: a. Submit street names to the Publid Safety Department, Inspections Division, for review prior to final plat approval. ' 8 � ' d ' Planning Commission Meeting - July 24, 1996 b. Revise the preliminary grading plan to show the location of proposed dwelling pads, ' using standard designations and the lowest level floor and garage floor elevations. This should be done prior to final plat approval. ' c. Obtain demolition permits. This should be done prior to any grading on the property. 3. Fire Marshal conditions: a. A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. the street lamps, trees, shrubs, bushes, NSP, US West, cable tv, and transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to City ordinance 9 -1. b. Install one additional fire hydrant at the intersection of Melody Hill Road and the new planned road. c. Submit street name to Building Official and Fire Marshal for review and approval. 4. Park and trail fees shall be paid in lieu of land as required by city ordinances. 5. The existing out buildings and any septic system or wells on the site shall be abandoned in accordance with the City and /or State codes. 6. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies, i.e. Watershed District, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, Health Department, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, MnDOT, and comply with their conditions of approval. 7. Neighborhood identification monument signs require a permit. 8. The frontage on Lot 8 shall be adjusted to meet ordinance requirements of 90 feet lot frontage. 9. The applicant will need to develop a sediment and erosion control plan in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook and the Surface Water_ Management Plan requirements for new developments. The plan shall be submitted to the City for review and formal approval. Type I erosion control fence shall be installed around the downstream side of the construction limits. Rock construction enf"cances 0 17. Prior to final plat approval, the applicant shall submit detailed construction plans and ' specifications in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates for staff review and formal approval by City Council in conjunction with r 10 ' ' Planning Commission Meeting - July 24, 1996 1 shall be employed and maintained at all access points until the street has been paved with a bituminous surface. ' 10. All areas disturbed as a result of construction activities shall be immediately restored with seed and disc- mulched or wood -fiber blanket or sod within two weeks of ' completion of each activity in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook. 11. The applicant shall provide detailed storm sewer calculations for 10 year and 100 year pp p Y Y storm events and provide ponding calculations for stormwater ponds in accordance with the City's SWMP for the City Engineer to review and approve prior to final plat ' approval. The applicant shall provide detailed pre- developed and post developed stormwater calculations for 100 year storm events. Individual storm sewer calculations between each catch basin segment will also be required to determine if sufficient catch ' basins are being utilized. 12. The proposed single family residential development of 4.50 net developable acres is ' responsible for a water quality connection charge of $3,600 and a water quantity fee of $8,910. These fees are payable to the City prior to the City filing the final plat. ' 13. Lots 2 through 10 should be mass graded prior to utility installation. Lot 1 may be custom graded when the building permit has been obtained through the City. ' 14. The applicant shall consider installing retaining walls in the rear of Lots 8, 9 and 10 in an effort to reduce grading and tree loss. ' 15. The applicant shall obtain the appropriate demolition permits for removal of the existing house. Sewer and water services shall be abandoned and disconnected the right -of -way ' line at Melody Hill Road. The dwelling shall be removed within 30 days after the final plat has been recorded. ' 16. Staff and the applicant shall evaluate the location of the proposed storm sewer line between Lots 4 and 5 to see if this is the most feasible location. A 20 foot wide drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated to the final plat and centered over the storm sewer line. 17. Prior to final plat approval, the applicant shall submit detailed construction plans and ' specifications in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates for staff review and formal approval by City Council in conjunction with r 10 ' ' Planning Commission Meeting - July 24, 1996 final plat approval. As -built construction drawings will be required upon completion of the utility and street improvements. 18. The cul -de -sac island shall be reviewed by city staff to ensure a proper turning radius ' for Public Safety vehicles and the cul -de -sac reduced accordingly. ' 19. All lots with the exception of Lot 1 shall access the interior proposed street. No direct access will be permitted from State Highway 41 or Chaska Road. Lot 1 shall access from Melody Hill Road. ' All voted in favor and the motion canied. 1 PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A COMMERCIAL KENNEL, COMMERCIAL STABLE, TWO BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE LOT; SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE COMMERCIAL KENNEL AND STABLE, A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A METAL BUILDING AND A PYLON SIGN IN A BF, FRINGE BUSINESS DISTRICT, ' LOCATED ON THE NE CORNER OF HWY 212/169 AND TH 101, PAWS, CLAWS, AND HOOVES PET BOARDING, NANCY LEE AND PATRICK BLOOD. ' Sharmin Al -Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Mancino: Thank you. Any questions for staff at this point? ' Skubic: I have one. Were there any neighbors that were close enough to require notification for a public hearing? I didn't see the list in the packet here. Al -Jaff: It's in the file. There was one and it was mailed on July 11th. ' Mancino: And they have to be what, 500 feet? Al -Jaff: Correct. ' Aanenson: It went to 17 eo le. p P ' Mancino: 17 people it went out to, okay. Any other questions? ` Joyce: Who does all the periodic inspections? 11 r a L�I