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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 9, 2011
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilwoman Ernst, Councilman
Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Paul Oehme, Todd Hoffman, Jill Sinclair,
and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bill Jensen Mediacom
Todd Neils 90 Saddlebrook Curve
Jeff Olson Buy Chanhassen
Russ Rosa RAG, Inc., St. Paul
David Christianson Environmental Commission
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong, with the help of David Christianson from the
Environmental Commission, presented Tiana Connelly as the Grand Prize Winner in the Arbor
Day Poster Contest, and presented a Certificate of Appreciate to J.R. Relick for his time served
on the Environmental Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded
that the City Council approves the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated April 25, 2011
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated April 25, 2011
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated April 19, 2011
Resolution#2011-26:
b. 2011 Street Improvement Project 11-01: Approve Change Order
No. 1 Concerning Tree Removal and Landscaping.
c. Powers Crossing Professional Center: Approve One-Year Extension of Preliminary Plat,
Tim Erhart.
d. Liberty at Creekside: Approve One-Year Extension of Preliminary Plat, B. Elmer Farms,
LLC (Bruce Jeurissen).
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Resolution#2011-27:
e. Chanhassen Village Apartments Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Project Nos. 11-02-1 and 11-02-2: Approve Quotes.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Neils, current District and City Liaison for the newly
formed Storm Dugout Club, outlined the Dugout Club’s fundraising plan to support maintenance
at the Chanhassen High School stadium field and other member community baseball and softball
fields. He requested that the City Council amend city ordinance to allow temporary signage
during the diamond sports season from April through July. Jeff Olson addressed Councilman
Laufenburger’s question regarding the Dugout Club’s budget projections. Councilman
McDonald asked about discussions between the Dugout Club and city staff. Mayor Furlong
asked that the item be brought back to staff for review. Bill Jensen, Regional Vice President of
Mediacom, reviewed Mediacom’s cable system profile and clarified some mis-statements in a
recent Chanhassen Villager article. Councilwoman Ernst asked if Mr. Jensen has considered
holding a public forum for residents to voice their concerns. He discussed Mediacom holding an
open house at their facility in Chanhassen. Councilman McDonald asked for clarification of
ownership and use of Mediacom’s cable system. Councilman Laufenburger asked about the
future of wireless service.
CHANHASSEN BP, 7905 GREAT PLAINS BOULEVARD: REQUEST FOR A SITE
PLAN PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO REDEVELOP THE
EXISTING CHANHASSEN BP CONVENIENCE STORE, CAR WASH AND GAS
PUMP/CANOPY, APPLICANT: KHALED ALOUL.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification of the handicap parking requirements and asked
the architect, Russ Rosa, to explain the filling and storage of the underground gas tanks and how
signage regarding stacking of vehicles into the car wash would occur. Mayor Furlong asked
about views and sight lines to neighboring businesses. After comments from council members
the following motions were made.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit for a convenience store with gas pumps and
to permit multiple buildings on a single lot, plans prepared by Rosa Architects dated received
3/21/2011, for property zoned Highway and Business Services District (BH), located at 7905
Great Plains Boulevard subject to the following conditions:
1.No unlicensed or inoperable vehicles shall be stored on premises.
2.No repair, assembly, disassembly of vehicles.
3.No outside speaker system shall be allowed without approval from the City Council.
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4.No sales, storage or display of used automobiles or other vehicles such as motorcycles,
snowmobiles, or all-terrain vehicles shall be permitted.
5.Facilities for the collection of waste oil must be provided.
6.A minimum separation of 213 feet is required between the nearest gas pumps on the subject
site and Holiday Station located across Great Plains Boulevard.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approvethe Site Plan for a 3,915 square-foot, one-story convenience store,
1,503 square-foot double car wash, and a 32-foot by 74-foot 8-inch gas canopy, plans prepared
by Rosa Architects dated received 3/21/2011, for property located at 7905 Great Plains
Boulevard subject to the following conditions:
1.Building Official
a.The proposed structures (if area exceeds 2000 square feet) are required to have
automatic fire extinguishing systems (MN Rule 1306).
b.All plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota. Geotechnical (soil evaluation) report required.
c.The canopy over the pumps must be constructed of non-combustible materials or
materials equivalent to one-hour fire-resistive construction.
d.Detailed building code related requirements have not been reviewed; this will take
place when complete structural/architectural plans are submitted.
e.The proposed accessible parking space must be relocated to be “on the shortest
accessible route of travel” (MSBC 1341.1106.6) to an accessible building entrance
(suggested alternative would be parking space 10 or 11 with adjacent 8-foot access
aisle).
f. A separate demolition permit will be required if demolition is intended prior to
building permit issuance.
g. The owner and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as
soon as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
2.Forester
a.Applicant shall increase bufferyard plantings to meet minimum requirements for the
west property line. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the City prior to
building permit issuance.
3.Engineering and Water Resources
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a.The main drive aisle to the convenience store must be revised so that it is minimum
26 feet wide. The area under the canopy cannot be included in the drive aisle width.
b.The developer must obtain a MnDOT permit for the sidewalk connection to the
Highway 5 trail on the south side of the site.
c.The developer must ensure that the sidewalk connection does not create a localized
low point on the west side of the sidewalk connection.
d.The grading near the northeast corner of the proposed building must be revised so that
it is minimum 3:1.
e.If a retaining wall is installed near the northeast corner of the building, the owner
must obtain an encroachment agreement since the wall would be located within the
sanitary sewer easement.
f.Any encroachment into a drainage and utility easement must be approved by the
Engineering Department and an encroachment agreement must be obtained.
g.The sanitary sewer line must be televised before and after construction to ensure that
the grading equipment does not damage the sanitary sewer.
h.The new water service must be wet tapped.
i.Contact Kevin Crooks at 952-227-1311 a minimum of three working days before the
water service and sewer service connection.
j.A $7,600 cash escrow must be submitted to ensure that the street is properly patched
after the water service connection is made. This escrow will be released if the street
patch is in good condition after one freeze-thaw cycle has passed.
k.A $500 cash escrow must be submitted to ensure that proper erosion and sediment
control is employed. This escrow will be released once final stabilization is achieved
per MPCA rules.
l.The 6-inch private watermain north of the building must be minimum of 10 feet from
the existing 10-inch trunk sanitary sewer.
m.City standard detail plate 5300 shall be used on C3.
n.Indicate on plan set how filtration area is to be protected from sedimentation and
compaction due to heavy equipment traffic.
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o.Sheet C1 shows the minimum anticipated sediment and erosion control measures.
These will need to change if they prove inadequate or if site and/or climatic
conditions change. This needs to be indicated on sheet C1 or otherwise
communicated with the selected contractor.
p.All disturbed soils must be stabilized with 14 days after cessation of grading
activities.
q.An operations and maintenance manual shall be completed and provided to the city
for the infiltration feature.
r.The two existing one-inch copper water services must be abandoned at the
watermain.
s.Access control should be shown on the site plan. MnDOT right-of-way must be
clearly labeled. The site plan should identify the B-corners, as shown in Minnesota
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Department of Transportation Right-of-Way Plat No. 10-4, dated January 28, 1991.
t.The right should be shown as the north line of the triangle piece denoted Parcel 209B,
as shown in Minnesota Department of Transportation Right-of-Way Plat No. 10-4,
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dated January 28, 1991.
u.The MnDOT right-of-way line along the west property line must be clearly noted on
the plan.
v.The developer shall submit a plan showing construction limits and a proposed typical
sidewalk pavement section.
w.The plan should relocate the section of sidewalk that ties into the TH 5 sidewalk to a
position that has the least impacts to the existing trees. The plan should also show the
grading impacts and measures taken for tree protection.
x.A Storm Water Permit is required by MnDOT.
4. General
a.One additional fire hydrant is required to be located northwest of the building
between the car wash service road and the proposed building. Contact Chanhassen
Fire Marshal Mark Littfin at 952-227-1151 for the exact location.
b.All sidewalk connections shall comply with ADA requirements.
c.The fenestration on the east elevation shall be increased to meet city code
requirements.
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d.The canopy may contain a one-dimensional stripe only; no other signage or exterior
lighting may be on the canopy.
e.The lighting within the canopy shall be recessed; no external lighting on the canopy is
permitted.
f.All signage shall comply with City Code and requires a separate sign permit
application.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
adopt the Findings of Fact and Recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilman McDonald mentioned that Chanhassen Planning
Commissioner Mark Undestad was awarded this year’s Distinguished Citizen award at the
Rotary’s Tulip Festival. Councilman Laufenburger pointed out that Steve and Becky Chepokas
with the Miracles of Mitch Foundation were recognized by the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre as
Community Superstars as part of their Jesus Christ Superstar promotion.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided highlights from the Arbor
Day celebration and businesses that are expanding in Chanhassen.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION:
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City Council
meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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