SUM 2003 11 10CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
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, Councilman Labatt, Councilman
Ayotte, Councilman Lundquist, and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Justin Miller, Bob Generous, Matt
Saam, and Bruce DeJong
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Janet & Jerry Paulsen
Uli Sacchet
Melissa Gilman
Rholan Larson
7305 Laredo Drive
Planning Commission
Chanhassen Villager
429 Halsey Avenue S.E., Buffalo
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Furlong amended the agenda to include item
(q) under the consent agenda addressing item A on the work session relating to the
appointment of council members to hear the appeal on the Chanhassen Chiropractic
Relocation issue, and tabling item 5, consideration of a wetland alteration permit for a
dock at 6539 Gray Fox Curve to a future City Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Ayotte seconded
to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's
recommendations:
Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated October 27, 2003
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated October 27, 2003
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated October 21, 2003
Resolution #2003-95: Accept Utility Improvements in Ashling Meadows 2nd
Addition, Project 02-07.
c. Minnewashta Watermain Loop, Project 02-08:
1) Approval of Financial Agreement with the University of Minnesota
2) Resolution #2003-96: Award of Bid
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Approval of Consultant Contract for TH 212 Municipal Consent Services, Project
03 -09.
Resolution #2003-97: Accept Utility Improvements in Banta Printing, LUR No.
03 -02.
Adopt Lease Agreement with the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce for Old
Village Hall.
Acceptance of Portable Radio through Carver County Metro Radio Board Grant
Award.
i. Approval of Amendment to Chapter 4 of City Code Concerning Fees.
Resolution #2003-98: Approval of Change Order No. 10, Chanhassen Library
Project.
Resolution #2003-99: Termination of Easement and Mutual Release for
Southwest Metro Transit Commission Park and Ride Permanent Easement.
Approval of Increase in Unreimbursed Medical Expense Salary Deferral for
Flexible Spending Accounts.
n. Authorize Extension of Auditor's Contract.
Resolution #2003-100: Partial Release of Covenant Agreement with Bloomberg
Companies for Property Located within Market Street Station Project.
p. Approve payment to Plehal Blacktopping :for Lake Ann Park Pathway.
q. Appointment of Appeal Board for Chanhassen Chiropractic Relocation Claim.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF PARKING LOT EASEMENT: DATALINK
CORP. 8145 UPLAND CIRCLE~ LOT 6~ BLOCK 1~ CHANHASSEN LAKES
BUSINESS PARK 7y}I ADDITION.
Bob Generous provided the staff update on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. There was no council
discussion.
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Resolution #2003-101: Councilman Labatt moved, Councilman Peterson seconded
to approve Vacation #2003-4 vacating a parking easement on Lot 6, Block 1,
Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 7th Addition as legally described in Attachment 1.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF EASEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
MARKET STREET STATION DEVELOPMENT.
Matt Saam presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Labatt asked for
specifics on the closing date. Justin Miller stated they were hoping for the end of
November, but more than likely in December.
Resolution #2003-102: Councilman Labatt moved, Councilman Peterson seconded
to approve a resolution vacating existing easements located within the Chanhassen
Bowling Alley redevelopment property subject to the following condition:
Legal description of the easements to be vacated must be supplied to the City for
recording.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPEAL DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR DENIAL OF A
VARIANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION, 900 HIAWATHA
DRIVE, KENT & MARY BRAUN.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Councilman Peterson asked for
clarification on the distance of the new garage to the pavement. Councilman Lundquist
asked staff to explain where on the site an addition could be placed without a variance.
Kent and Mary Braun, the applicants provided their comments to the City Council.
Councilman Ayotte asked if there were any comments from neighbors. The applicant
and staff stated there were no negative comments. Councilman Lundquist asked the
applicant to comment on staff' s recommendation that an addition can be accommodated
elsewhere on the property. Mayor Furlong asked if the applicant had considered any
other configuration of the house to lessen the amount of variance. Councilman Peterson
asked if there were any other variances of this magnitude that have been approved.
Councilman Labatt asked for clarification on the side yard setback. Mayor Furlong
opened it up for council discussion prior to a motion.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded to deny Variance
#2003-13 for a 13 foot variance from the 30 foot front yard setback requirement
based upon the findings in the staff report. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
City Council Summary- November 10, 2003
WALNUT GROVE 2ND ADDITION, 7305 GALPIN BOULEVARD,
KLINGELHUTZ DEVELOPMENT:
1) REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL ESTATE
DISTRICT (A2) TO MIXED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(R4).
REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO CREATE 5
LOTS CONSISTING OF ONE SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND FOUR
TWIN HOME UNITS WITH A VARIANCE FOR THE USE OF A
3)
PRIVATE STREET.
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE BLUFF CREEK OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Mayor Furlong excused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest with
Klingelhutz Development Company. Councilman Peterson handled this item as Acting
Mayor. Bob Generous presented the staff report and provided the Planning Commission
update. Councilman Labatt asked for clarification on the accesses into this site and the
existing home. Councilman Lundquist asked staff' s opinion relating to the Planning
Commission's comments on the development's shape and density. Uli Sacchet provided
input from the Planning Commission and their concerns with the setbacks and the cul-de-
sac. Councilman Ayotte asked what the down side was of sending this application back
through the process. The applicant stated he was willing to work with the city, and
because of the time of year, timing would not be an issue.
Councilman Labatt moved, Councilman Ayotte seconded that the City Council table
the Walnut Grove 2nd Addition request for rezoning, preliminary plat and
conditional use permit and send it back to the Planning Commission with direction
to look at the cul-de-sac or hammer head more closely and on Lots 4 and 5, to look
at the setbacks, building size and location. All voted in favor, except Councilman
Lundquist who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 3 to 1.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the meeting he and Councilman Ayotte attended
with Mike Fahey regarding public safety, specifically CrimNet. Mayor Furlong informed
the council that he has been invited to serve on a mayoral advisory committee for Senator
Norm Coleman's office. The first meeting was last Friday and he will advise the council
of upcoming meetings if they have any issues they want addressed.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the progress of the landscaping in City Center Park
adjacent to the library.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. None.
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Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to adjourn the
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried. The City Council meeting was
adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim