2c. City Code Amendment - Private Streets and Off-Street Parking and LoadingOn 6/13/94 the City Council approved
first reading of this amendment. A
summary has been prepared and is
attached for publication purposes.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN Second and final reading is
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA recommended.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 18 AND 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, THE CITY'S SUBDIVISION AND ZONING
ORDINANCES, CONCERNING STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE STREETS
' AND OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING
' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 18 -57 (n) and (o) Design standards for private streets, and the zoning
ordinance Article XXIV, Off - Street Parking and Loading to read as follows:
(n) Public streets to be constructed in subdivisions located inside the metropolitan urban
service area line, as identified in the city comprehensive plan shall be constructed to
urban standards as prepared by the city engineer's office. Streets to be constructed in
subdivisions located outside the metropolitan urban service area shall conform to the
rural standard requirements as prepared by the city engineer's office. The construction
of private streets are prohibited except as specified in Section 18 -57 (o).
(o). Private streets may be permitted in business, industrial, office, R -8, R -12, and R -16.
Up to four (4) lots in the A -2, RR, RSF, and R4 districts may be served by a private
street if the city finds the following conditions to exist:
1. The prevailing development pattern makes it unfeasible or inappropriate to
construct a public street. In making this determination the city may consider
the location of existing property lines and homes, local or geographic
conditions and the existence of wetlands.
2. After reviewing the surrounding area, it is concluded that an extension of the
public street system is not required to serve other parcels in the area, improve
access, or to provide a street system consistent with the comprehensive plan.
3. The use of a private street will permit enhanced protection of the city's natural
' resources including wetlands and forested areas.
If the use of a private street is to be allowed, they shall be subject to the following
standards:
1. The common sections of a private street serving 2 units or more in the A -2,
RR, RSF, and R4 districts must be built to a (7) seven ton design, paved to a
width of 20 feet, utilize a maximum grade of 10 %, and provide a turnaround
area acceptable to the fire marshal based upon guidelines provided by
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applicable fire codes. Private streets serving R -8, R -12, and R -16, shall be
built to a (7) seven ton design, paved a minimum width of 24 feet, utilize a
maximum grade of 10 %, and provide a turnaround acceptable to the Fire
Marshal based on applicable fire codes. Private streets serving business,
industrial, and office districts shall be built to a (9) nine ton design, paved a
minimum width of 26 feet, utilize a maximum grade of 10 %, and provide a
turnaround area acceptable to the fire marshal based on guidelines provided by
applicable fire codes. Plans for the street shall be submitted to the city
engineer. Upon completion of the driveway, the applicant shall submit a set of
"as- built" plans signed by a registered civil engineer.
' 2. Private streets must be maintained in good condition and plowed within
twenty-four (24) hours of a snowfall greater than two (2) inches. Covenants
concerning maintenance shall be filed against all benefitting properties.
' Parking on the private street or otherwise blocking all or part of the private
street shall be prohibited.
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3. Private streets that are not usable by emergency vehicles because of
obstructions, snow accumulation, or poor maintenance are a public safety
hazard. The city may remedy such conditions and assess the cost back to the
property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 429.101, Subd. 1(C).
4. The private street shall be provided with adequate drainage facilities to convey
storm runoff which may require hydrologic calculations for a 10 year storm
should be included. In the R -8, R -12, R -16, business, industrial, and office
districts, these improvements shall include concrete curb and gutter.
5. Street addresses or city approved street name sign, if required, must be posted
at the point where the private street intersects the public right -of -way.
6. The private street shall be designed to minimize impacts upon adjoining
parcels. The city may require revised alignments and landscaping to minimize
impacts. An erosion control plan should be completed and approved prior to
construction.
7. The private street in the A -2, RR, RSF, and R -4 districts, must be located
within a strip of property at least thirty (30) feet wide extending out to the
public right -of -way or covered by a thirty foot wide easement that is
permanently recorded over all benefitted and impacted parcels. Private streets
serving R -8, R -12, R -16, business, industrial, and office districts, must be
located within a strip of property at least forty (40) feet wide extending out to
the public right -of -way or covered by a forty foot wide easement that is
permanently recorded over all benefitted and impacted parcels.
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8. Maintenance and repair of utilities located within the private driveway
easement shall be the responsibility of the benefiting property.
Section 2. Amend Section 20 -1101 Driveway setbacks and widths in business, industrial,
office and multiple - family districts to read as follows:
ARTICLE XXIV. OFF- STREET PARKING AND LOADING
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 20 -1101. Driveway and private street setbacks and widths in business, industrial, office and
multiple family districts.
The following controls driveway and private street setbacks and widths in the business, industrial,
office, and multiple - family districts:
(1) The width shall be measured between driveway or private street edges and shall be as
follows:
Type of Driveway or private street
District
Maximum
Minimum
One -way traffic
Business
22
20
Two -way traffic
Business
36
26
One -way traffic
Industrial
22
20
Two -way traffic
Industrial
36
26
One -way traffic
Office
22
20
Two -way traffic
Office
36
26
One -way traffic
multifamily
22
20
Two -way traffic
multifamily
36
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Section 3. Amend Section 20 -1103. Reserved. by adding the following:
20 -1103. Private Streets.
Private streets are prohibited unless created and maintained pursuant to City Code Sections 18 -57
(n) and (o). Lots of record created prior to December 10, 1990 are exempt from the private
streets requirements.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
Council of the City of Chanhassen.
day of , 1994, by the City
ATTEST:
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Don Ashworth, Clerk/Manager Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE SUMMARY REGULATING STANDARDS '
AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE STREETS
On June 27, 1994, the Chanhassen City Council adopted an ordinance regulating
standards and maintenance of private streets serving residential, commercial and industrial ,
districts. This ordinance is a supplement to the existing subdivision and zoning ordinance,
Article XXIV, Off - Street Parking and this summary is being published in lieu of publication
of the entire ordinance. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any '
person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk at Chanhassen City Hall,
690 Coulter Drive, Chanhassen, Minnesota. '
It is the intent of this ordinance to set standards for private streets serving residential,
commercial and industrial districts. These standards include design, grades, width, '
compliance with fire codes, maintenance and drainage.
This ordinance is in full force commencing on the date of publication of this I
summary.
Don Ashworth '
City Manager
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on I
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