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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 22, 2013
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 McDonald, Councilwoman
Tjornhom, Councilwoman Ernst, and Councilman Laufenburger
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman, Greg Sticha, Jill
Sinclair, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Lance & Diane Erickson 7735 Vasserman Trail
Daly Myers 7421 Windmill Drive
Cathy Meyer 7662 Ridgeview Way
Kathie Price 7569 Ridgeview Point
Miron Marcotte 7240 Galpin Boulevard
Tom Bell 7381 Fawn Hill Road
Ken Wench 8412 Waters Edge Drive
Anny Heggelman 7712 Vasserman Trail
Kathryn Peterson 7713 Vasserman Place
Roger Van Haafter 2102 Clover Court
Norma May 2050 Clover Court
Denn Kelly 9100 Overlook Court
Dan Bock 7677 Vasserman Trail
Stacy Beno 7563 Ridgeview Point
William Brown 7676 Prairie Flower Boulevard
Chuck & Loretta Gaetzing 7521 Windmill
Joel Robertson 7596 Walnut Curve
Lori Moser 7632 Ridgeview Way
Joe Kieffer 7602 Ridgeview Way
Andy Maus 7656 Ridgeview Way
Keith & Regina Deanes 7651 Ridgeview Way
Nicole Muschewske 2241 Hunter Drive
Eileen Kieffer 7602 Ridgeview Way
Craig & Nora Stacey 7699 Ridgeview Way
David & Shawna Kersten 7561 Beacon Court
Jinjun Xrao 7704 Vasserman Place
Brad Hodgins 7633 Vasserman Trail
Mike Shields 7759 Vasserman Trail
Larry Martin 7725 Vasserman Trail
Laurie Susla 7008 Dakota Avenue
Paul Brady 2028 Clover Court
Ron Kleve 7307 Laredo Drive
Cole Kelly 1556 Bluebill Trail
Luke Thunberg 1701 Mayapple Pass
Brent Carron 7059 Highover Drive
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Debby Tysdal 7661 Arboretum Village Lane
Stephanie Klein 7710 Ridgeview Way
Melissa Crow 7663 Ridgeview Way
Mike Muffenbier 7675 Ridgeview Way
Scott Yager 2351 Hunter Drive
Jeff Weyandt 7626 Ridgeview Way
J.P. Meyer 6980 Lora Lee Lane, Eden Prairie
Art Roberts 7762 Vasserman Place
Dave Callister 7541 Windmill Drive
Mark Magnuson 7715 Vasserman Trail
Doug Allen 2250 Lukewood Drive
David Windschitl Vasserman Ridge Neighborhood
Matt Thomas 2555 Longacres Drive
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong invited the public to attend the Arbor Day Celebration
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activities being held on Saturday, May 4 at Lake Susan Park.
PRESENTATION OF ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS.
Katie Mahannah and
Matthew Myers from the Environmental Commission helped Mayor Furlong present awards to the
following fifth graders for the Arbor Day Posters contest: Adam Beer, Carley Connelly, Sydney Curtis,
Miguel Lantigua, Adelaid McGinnis, Elizabeth Murphy, Dain Nelson, Rocky Paullus, and the grand prize
winner, Lucy Treat. Brandon Acosta, Allison Sosa Lopez and Nora Wagner were not present to receive
their awards.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS/CERTIFICATES FOR OUTGOING COMMISSIONERS.
Mayor Furlong presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Peter Aldritt and Maple Leaf Awards to
Kathleen Thomas and Tom Kelly. William Colopoulos and Robert Kircher were not present to receive
their awards.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to approve
the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-Joint City Council/Planning Commission Work Session Minutes dated April 2, 2013
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated April 8, 2013
-City Council Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated April 8, 2013
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated April 16, 2013
-Park and Recreation Commission Verbatim and Summary Minutes dated March 26, 2013
b. Approve Purchase of Riley Ridge Park Playground Equipment and Picnic Shelter.
c. Approve Amendment to City Code Concerning Park and Recreation Commission Membership.
d. Award of Bid: Replacement of City Hall Copiers.
Resolution #2013-24:
f. Approve Trunk Highway 5 Signal Painting Quote.
Resolution #2013-25:
g. Approval of Resolution Proclaiming Arbor Day as May 4, 2013.
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h. Approval of Fireworks Display Permit for Lake Minnewashta Fireworks Committee, July 4,
2013, Americana Fireworks Display Company.
Resolution #2013-26:
i. Approve Resolution Accepting 2013 Community Events Sponsorship
Donations from Area Businesses.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Laurie Susla, Dakota Avenue thanked council members for the
productive conversation that happened during the working session regarding AIS inspections at city lakes
and supported the idea of forming a task force, consisting of people from different points of view, to come
up with a plan that is a little stronger than the one that’s currently proposed.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Jeff Enevold explained the actions
taken by Judy Frane to receive a Citizens Coin. However she was not present so this item will be
rescheduled in the future. Lt. Enevold then reviewed safety tips for teen drivers, and provided an update
on a burglary at Gina Marie’s Pizza. Chief John Wolff announced the retirement of the Fire Department’s
most senior fire fighter, Dale Gregory after 42 years of service and read his list of accomplishments over
those years. His wife Roseanne was also recognized for her involvement in the fire department and
support of Dale over those years.
CHANHASSEN APARTMENTS, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY
5 AND GALPIN BOULEVARD, APPLICANT: OPPIDAN, INC./OWNER: AMERICANA
COMMUNITY BANK-CHANHASSEN:
A. REQUEST FOR REZONING APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES FROM AGRICULTURAL
ESTATE (A-2) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL (PUD-R);
B. SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH VARIANCES FOR A 155-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING,
LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT FROM RESIDENTIAL-LOW DENSITY AND OFFICE
TO RESIDENTIAL-LOW AND HIGH DENSITY AND OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL-
HIGH DENSITY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD).
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Brandon
Bourden with Kimley-Horn and Associates reviewed the traffic analysis report information. Regarding
the traffic study, Councilman McDonald asked if future development numbers were taken into account,
and clarification of zoning, number of units per acre, and fees. Councilwoman Ernst asked for
clarification of what’s considered acceptable in the traffic study regarding U turns and the right-in/right-
out movements. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about safety concerns with having only one access.
Councilman Laufenburger asked about the traffic study and suggested doing a follow up traffic study a
year or two after the project is completed to see if the traffic predictions were accurate. Mayor Furlong
asked about comparing traffic generated from high density residential versus office/retail, future traffic
predictions, length of time to gather information for the traffic study, clarification on building height,
parking requirements, and wording for the conservation of the northern Parcel A. The applicant’s
representative, Paul Tucci addressed issues regarding traffic, the unit count, the height of the building,
positioning of the building, and fees. Mayor Furlong opened the meeting for public comment.
Larry Martin from the Vasserman Ridge neighborhood commented on the dangers associated with an
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increase in bike traffic along West 78 Street and Galpin Boulevard, that continual maintenance on the
landscaping in Parcel A be paid by the developer, not the City, installation of berms to shield headlights,
concern with the traffic study being conducted on only one day, and the number of parking stalls. Art
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Roberts, 7762 Vasserman Place commented on public reaction to statements that merchants in the city
center are putting pressure on city officials not to put office/commercial in this area. Cathy Meyer, 7662
Ridgeview Way asked for clarification on why 16 units per acre versus 8 or 10 units per acre. Dave
Callister, 7541 Windmill Drive asked why is the City looking to amend it’s Comprehensive Plan. He
discussed that the northern Parcel A is already in the Bluff Creek Overlay District and has sanitary sewer
easements and does not see a good reason or trade off for the density transfer due to the fact that the
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previous property owner was compensated for road right-of-way to build West 78 Street and the sanitary
sewer easement. Mr. Callister continued with this concern with the addition of 2,000 medium and high
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density residential units being planned along to the east on West 78 Street in the future. Mark
Magnuson, 7715 Vasserman Trail discussed the reasons why the 2006 project showed the northern parcel
being undevelopable, his belief that the size of the project is too big for the site when compared to the
Lake Susan Apartments, and his concern with the number of U turns currently and into the future. Lori
Moser, 7632 Ridgeview Way explained why she thinks this project is putting the cart before the horse,
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meaning the traffic situation at Galpin Boulevard and West 78 Street has to be addressed before doing
anything else. Cathy Price, 7569 Ridgeview Point commented that collecting traffic data in March
doesn’t take into account the human factor and opposed the property being rezoned. Doug Allen, 2250
Lukewood Drive expressed safety concern with pedestrian traffic going to recreational facilities on
Galpin Boulevard. David Windschitl, Vasserman Ridge neighborhood, asked for clarification of the
traffic study asking if future high density development to the east was considered, and that he was still
struggling with the amount of density and the overall size and scope of the height of the building. Matt
Thomas, 2555 Longacres Drive questioned why staff was so willing to change the Comprehensive Plan
for this project, funding sources for a sound dampening wall, and the length of time conducted for the
traffic study. J.P. Meyer, 6980 Lora Lee Lane, Eden Prairie, being a realtor in the city explained how this
project will decrease the value of neighboring properties and the need to look long term when planning
the city’s growth. Dan Bock, 7677 Vasserman Trail stated his belief that the plans are going in the right
direction but aren’t done yet, explained his need to protect his investment, and concerns with traffic,
density, and the height of the building. Joel Robertson, 7596 Walnut Curve stated his concerns
specifically with the high density being created with the existing traffic. Josh Kimber, being a small town
kid and being anchored to Chanhassen, stated he and his wife were looking forward to a hospital,
businesses, or offices in this area. Eileen Kieffer from the Vasserman Ridge neighborhood talked about
the lack of sidewalks on their side of Galpin and the fact that she does not let her high school son drive to
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school because the West 78 Street and Galpin Boulevard intersection is so dangerous. Mayor Furlong
closed the public portion of the meeting and brought it back to council members for comments. After
comments and discussion the following motions were made.
Resolution #2013-27: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the
approve a Land Use Map Amendment from Residential-Low Density
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and Office, to Residential-Low and High Density and Office and Residential-High Density
Planned Unit Development (PUD) subject to the following condition:
1.Approval of the Land Use Amendment subject to the Metropolitan Council determination of
consistency with system plan.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approve Rezoning of approximately 14 acres from Agricultural Estate (A-2) to
Planned Unit Development-Residential (PUD-R) subject to the following condition and
adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
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1.Adoption of the Chanhassen PUD Ordinance, which shall be created to govern the site and
design standards.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approve a Site Plan for a 155-unit Apartment Building with a Variance for
parking subject to the following conditions; change to Section 9 of the ordinance to read as
follows: T
he ordinance shall be effective upon the recording of a conservation easement on Parcel
and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
A satisfactory to the City;
1.Approval of the Land Use Amendment subject the Metropolitan Council determination of
consistency with system plan.
2.Adoption of the Chanhassen PUD Ordinance, which shall be created to govern the site and
design standards.
3.Execution of the Site Plan Permit.
4.Payment of $294,500 park and trail fee and $116,500 stormwater fee prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
5.Parcel A shall be dedicated to the City, or have a conservation easement placed on it, for
management consistent with the Bluff Creek Management Plan, the Bluff Creek TMDL and
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the 2 Generation Surface Water Management Plan.
6.The applicant and the City should work together to develop an appropriate mitigation
scenario.
7.Any portion of the wetland presumed to be impacted under an alternate development
scenario, which would require the use of Parcel A and is subsequently transferred to Parcel B
for density calculations, be mitigated for at a 1:1 ratio. This mitigation should occur within
the Bluff Creek Overlay District but does need to be in the form of wetland. The developer
must calculate the net developable acres of the site and wetland acreage.
8.The wetland delineation report shall be finalized.
9.All existing trees proposed to be saved must be protected with fencing during construction or
replaced after construction if damaged or dead.
10.The selections of Colorado spruce must be replaced by a different evergreen species in the
plant schedule.
11.Before final approval for the project, the applicant will need to determine future management
plans for the existing ash trees. If preserved, the applicant will be required to chemically
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protect or, if infested, remove and replace the trees. If the applicant decides to remove and
replace the trees at this time, a revised landscape plan will be required.
12.Staff recommends that the curb radius at the driveway access be increased to facilitate the
turning movements of larger vehicles.
13.Appropriate signage must be installed 10 days prior to and for the duration of the work
within West 78th Street.
14.The developer must coordinate the closure of West 78th Street with the Engineering
Department minimum 72 hours prior to the closure.
15.A $10,000 escrow must be provided to ensure that West 78th Street is properly restored.
Once the street has been restored to satisfactory condition, 50% of the escrow will be
released; the remaining 50% will be released if the patch is in satisfactory condition after one
freeze-thaw cycle.
16.Minimum 18-inch vertical separation is required between the private watermain and the
private storm sewer crossing.
17. The developer shall submit $5,000 with the site plan agreement to cover half of the cost of
the signal modification at TH 5 and Galpin Boulevard to accommodate a flashing yellow
passive-permissive signal.
18.The developer shall pay one-half the cost of the traffic study.
19.City trunk sanitary sewer hookup fees (City SAC), City trunk watermain hookup fees (City
WAC) and the Met Council Sanitary Access Charge (Met SAC) are due with the building
permit at the rate in effect at that time and shall be based on the SAC unit determination per
the Met Council.
20.A “General Permit Authorization to Discharge Stormwater Associated with Construction
Activity Under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination” will be required for this
project. Proof of permission from the PCA must be provided to the City before grading can
commence.
21.A Surface Water Management Plan is required and shall be submitted to the City for review
and comment. This plan shall incorporate the required elements of Parts III, IV and
Appendix A of the NPDES permit.
22.Both the Bluff Creek Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Plan and the NPDES
Permit require that a portion of the Water Quality Volume is infiltrated on-site. The
Stormwater Management Study shall be modified to address this requirement and
incorporated into the SWPPP.
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23.Because the site discharges to an impaired water, the discharge rates for the one-year design
event must also be equal to or less than the existing discharge rates. The Stormwater
Management Study shall be modified to address this requirement and shall be incorporated
into the SWPPP.
24.In order to protect Bluff Creek, meet the goals of the Bluff Creek Natural Resources
Management Plan and the Bluff Creek TMDL Implementation Plan, staff is recommending
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that the portion of the property north of West 78 Street be preserved through an easement to
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the City and that this density should be transferred to that portion south of West 78 Street.
25.Sheet C-3 GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN shall be amended to include the
following:
a.The swale draining into the proposed pond shall be stabilized for its entirety as it is less
than 200 feet in length.
b.An appropriate perimeter BMP shall be shown and installed around the proposed outlet
modification for the southern wetland.
c.Silt fence or another acceptable BMP shall be installed on the north end of the culvert
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under West 78 Street.
d.The EOF from the pond to the wetland shall be permanently stabilized. This is addressed
in the Drainage Report but is not included in the Grading and Erosion Plan. A turf
reinforcement mat is an acceptable practice as is called out in the drainage report.
26.Minnesota Department of Transportation will need to review and approve the drainage plan.
27.The applicant shall revise the plans to incorporate sidewalk connections to existing trails.
28.The building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State
of Minnesota. A “Code Record” is required (Code Record schematic plans may be same
scale as architectural). For “Code Record” information go to MN Dept. of Labor and
Industry: http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/PlanConstruction.asp
29.The building(s) must be protected with automatic fire sprinkler systems.
30.An accessible route must be provided to buildings, parking facilities, public transportation
stops and all common use facilities.
31.All parking areas, including parking garages, must be provided with accessible parking
spaces dispersed among the various building entrances.
32.Accessible dwelling units must be provided in accordance with Minnesota State Building
Code Chapter 1341.
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33.The building owner and/or their representatives should meet with the Inspections Division to
discuss plan review and permit procedures (in particular, type of construction and allowable
area issues must be addressed).
34. Due to the large size of this building, class III Fire Dept, standpipes will be required. Have
developer contact Fire Marshal for exact locations. MSFC Sec. 905.3.9.
35.“ No Parking Fire Lane “ signs will be required. Have developer contact Fire Marshal for
exact locations. MSFD Sec. 505.3|
36. An additional on site fire hydrant will be required. Contact Fire Marshal for location.
37.A PIV ( post indicator valve ) will be required.
38.A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants. MSFC Sec 508.5.4.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
(The City Council took a short recess at this point in the meeting.)
TH 101 (LYMAN BOULEVARD TO PIONEER TRAIL) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; APPROVE
RESOLUTION AND PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT CONTRACT WITH
MNDOT.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item outlining the purpose, scope of the project and
proposed construction schedule. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on funding sources and
allocation and detour routes. Councilman McDonald asked about the timelines associated with
the construction. After comments from council members, the following motions were made.
Resolution #2013-28: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded
that the Chanhassen City Council accepts bids and awards a contract to Eureka
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $7,434,402.60 for the TH 101 (Lyman Boulevard to
Pioneer Trail) Improvements, Project 12-06. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Resolution #2013-29: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded
that the Chanhassen City Council approves the Funding Agreement with MnDOT. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman Laufenburger commented that he and his family
attended the production of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Chanhassen Dinner
Theater. Councilman McDonald commented on the Rotary’s Gala where Vernelle Clayton was
given the Distinguished Service Award. Mayor Furlong thanked Mr. Gerhardt for allowing the
Chanhassen Historical Society to use the Maple Room for their annual meeting.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt discussed a video of snowplow
driver Tony Abernathy’s encounter with Lucky the snowman, and the display at City Hall
showing the new river crossing bridge design.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst 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 11:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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