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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2005
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
Lundquist, Councilman Peterson and Councilwoman Tjornhom
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Justin Miller, Todd Hoffman, Kate
Aanenson, Paul Oehme, and Lori Haak
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: INVITATION TO FEBRUARY FESTIVAL.
Mayor Furlong invited the public to attend February Festival being held on Saturday, February
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5 at Lake Ann Park, outlining the schedule of events.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
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City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated January 10, 2005
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City Council Work Session Minutes dated January 10, 2005
Receive Commission Minutes:
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Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated January 4, 2005
c. Approval of Temporary Easement Acquisition for TH 212, Project 03-09.
Resolution#2005-09:
d. Approve Feasibility Report, Authorize Preparation of Plans and
Specifications, and Call for Public Hearing for Trunk Watermain Connection from West
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86 Street to Lakeview Drive East; Approve Assessment Agreement and Permanent
Easement, project 04-18.
Resolution#2005-10:
e. Approve Plans & Specifications and Authorize Advertising for
Bids, 2005 Sealcoat Project 05-02.
Resolution#2005-11:
f. Approve Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 0.05 Acres of
Bandimere Community P ark to the State of Minnesota for Construction of TH 312.
g. Approval of Amendment to Cell Tower Lease with Verizon Wireless.
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h. Approval of Lease Agreement with Employee Group Fund for Vending Machine Space
in City Hall.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sgt. Jim Olson introduced Deputy Tim Gerber and provided his background information. He
provided a comparison between the 2004 call for service numbers with 2003 numbers.
Councilman Lundquist asked Sergeant Olson to explain how Chanhassen’s criminal numbers
compared with other outer ring suburban cities. Mayor Furlong asked Sergeant Olson to
comment on any emerging trends other than population growth, either positive or negative that
have been identified. Councilman Peterson asked about the status of new recruits. Chief Gregg
Geske presented the update for the fire department recapping the numbers for 2004 and an
overview of the ISO audit report. He introduced Sherry Walsh, the new Assistant Chief and
asked her to share her background information with the council. Councilman Lundquist asked
Chief Geske to explain any trends leading to the decrease from the 2003 numbers to 2004
numbers. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification about the recruiting process.
PUBLIC HEARING: RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS AND ANNUAL UPDATE,
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM, PHASE II, MS4
PERMIT.
Lori Haak, the Water Resource Coordinator presented the staff report and asked that the council
take public comment and then authorize the mayor to sign the annual report once it’s complete.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification on who inspects the construction sites for
compliance. Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification on the process and asking the mayor
to sign a report that’s not yet complete. Mayor Furlong asked staff to clarify what reports are
due on which dates. The public hearing was opened. No one spoke and the public hearing was
closed. The item will be brought back on the consent agenda at the February 28, 2005 meeting
for approval once the report is completed.
REQUEST FOR CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMERCIAL,
OFFICE AND MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT; NORTHWEST CORNER OF
LYMAN BOULEVARD AND THE FUTURE REALIGNED HIGHWAY 101, SAND
COMPAIES, INC., PLANNING CASE NO. 05-01.
Public Present:
Name Address
Jamie Thelen 366 South Tenth Avenue, Waite Park, MN
Jim Sand 366 South Tenth Avenue, Waite Park, MN
Richard Hennings 366 South Tenth Avenue, Waite Park, MN
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Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Richard
Hennings, Architect with Sand Companies, explained their concern with MnDot’s requirement
regarding access to Lake Susan Drive. Councilman Labatt asked for clarification on the parking
garage design and access for the apartment building. Following council discussion the following
motion was made.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approve the concept PUD, Planning Case 05-01 with the recommendations outlined in the
staff report. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL WITH VARIANCES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL BUILDING AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN LED MONUMENT SIGN; LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
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MARKET BOULEVARD AND WEST 79 STREET (AMERICANA BANK BUILDING)
WALGREENS; SEMPER DEVELOPMENT, LTD AND ROBERT DITTRICH,
PLANNING CASE 05-03.
Public Present:
Name Address
Neil Tessler CEI Engineering
John Kohler 821 Marquette Avenue #600, Minneapolis
Allen W. Obernolte 106 Tanager Road, Mankato
Robert Dittrich 106 Tanager Road, Mankato
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update. Councilman Labatt
asked for the location of the additional bench. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the
amount of impervious surface needed for the additional bench. Councilman Lundquist asked
staff to comment on the condition regarding monitoring the one way/two way traffic circulation.
Mayor Furlong elaborated on the public interest of having the access be one way or two way.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about enforcement of the shared parking agreement. John
Kohler, an architect with Semper Development addressed the questions that were raised about
the access and shared parking. After council discussion the following motion was made.
Councilman Labatt moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council approve
Site Plan #05-3 for a 15,000 square foot building to house a retail building and pharmacy,
with a variance to allow a 70.4% hard surface coverage and reduction in parking, based on
the findings of the staff report, and as shown on the plans dated received December 3, 2004,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Applicant shall increase landscape plantings to meet minimum requirements. A revised
landscape plan shall be submitted to the City prior to final approval.
2. Landscape islands shall have a minimum inside width of 10 feet.
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3. Add the latest City standard detail plate Nos. 5207, 5300, and 5301.
4. On the utility plan:
a. Revise the proposed inverts for catch basin No. 1 to 949.25 and 949.19,
respectively.
b. Label the existing water stub to the site off Market Boulevard as 8" DIP.
5. On the grading plan:
a. Add a benchmark.
b. Show the proposed storm sewer.
c. Increase the rock construction entrances to a minimum of 75-feet in length.
d. Show the parking lot stall locations and striping.
e. Show the missing 954 contour elevation along the north side of the property.
6. Installation of the private utilities for the site will require permits and inspections through
the City’s Building Department.
7. The applicant must show the location/elevation of an emergency overflow point for catch
basin No. 2 that is 1.5-feet lower than the proposed building elevation.
8. Storm sewer sizing calculations will be required at the time of building permit
application. The proposed storm sewer must be sized for a 10-year storm event.
9. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges will be applicable for the new building. The
2005 trunk hookup charge is $1,458 per unit for sanitary sewer and $2,955 per unit for
watermain. The 2005 SAC charge is $1,525 per unit. All of these charges are based on
the number of SAC units calculated by the Met Council. Since there is an existing
building, only hook-up charges for the additional SAC units will be charged. These
charges will be collected at the time of building permit issuance. Sanitary sewer and
watermain hookup fees may be specially assessed against the parcel.
10. If importing or exporting material for development of the site is necessary, the applicant
will be required to supply the City with detailed haul routes.
11. Permits from the MPCA, Watershed District and Railroad will be required for the site
grading.
12. All drive aisle widths within the parking lot must be 26-feet wide per City Code and the
existing driveway aprons must be upgraded to current City standards per Detail Plate No.
5207.
13. The existing assessment for the recent 2004 Street Overlay Project, totaling $11,436.83
plus interest, must be paid prior to building permit issuance.
14. The proposed development shall maintain existing runoff rates and meet NURP water
quality standards.
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15. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All
exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year
round, according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope Time (Maximum time an area can
Steeper than 3:1 7 days remain open when the area
10:1 to 3:1 14 days is not actively being worked.)
Flatter than 10:1 21 days
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any
exposed soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a
curb and gutter system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other
natural or manmade systems that discharge to a surface water.
16. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and
street sweeping as-needed.
17. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
(e.g., Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(NPDES Phase II Construction Permit), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for
dewatering), Army Corps of Engineers) and comply with their conditions of approval.
18. Fire Marshal Conditions
a. A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., streetlamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, Qwest, cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure
that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters (pursuant to
Chanhassen City Ordinance 9-1).
b. Indicate on utility plans the location of PIV (post indicator valve). Fire Marshal must
review and approve.
19. Building Official Conditions:
a. The building is required to be protected by automatic fire extinguishing systems.
b. The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
c. A demolition permit must be obtained prior to beginning demolition activities on the
site.
d. The site must be protected with an 8 foot high fence during demolition and
construction activities.
e. Detailed occupancy related requirements cannot be reviewed until complete plans are
submitted.
f. The owner and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon
as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
20. All rooftop equipment shall be screened.
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21. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the city and provide the
necessary financial securities.
22. The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting the signs on site. A detailed
sign plan incorporating the method of lighting, acceptable to staff, should be provided
prior to requesting a sign permit.
23. The Planning Commission recommends the withdrawal of approval of Site Plan 92-1 for the
Americana Community Bank building, concurrently with the approval of Planning Case 05-
3. The applicant shall file the notice of withdrawal against the property at Carver County."
24. Allow additional hard surface variance coverage for an additional bench on the southwest
corner.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Labatt moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council approve
Conditional Use Permit #05-03 for the LED display within a monument ground low profile
sign. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Councilman Lundquist moved,
Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to appoint Debra Larson to a one year term as
Planning Commissioner which will expire March, 2006. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the publication of the city’s first newsletter, the Maple
Leaf. He reminded everybody of the grand opening of the new visitor center at the Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum all day Tuesday.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:35
p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim