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1982 10 18 I I I REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 1982 Mayor Hamilton called the meeting to order with the following members pesent: Councilmen Geving and Horn. Councilwoman Swenson and Councilman Neveaux were absent. The following staff members were present: Russell Larson, Scott Martin, and Bill Monk. Carol Watson, Planning Commission, was also present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Horn moved to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of the following discussion item: Chaska1s HUD Application. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: The following items were removed from the consent agenda for further discussion: a. Accept and Approve Final Plat and Development Contract for Near Mountain Development. c. Lake Minnewashta Conditional Use Permit. e. Set Special Meeting Date, Field Trip, Derrick Land Development. Councilman Geving moved to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's recommendations: b. Opus Corporation Industrial Revenue Bond Financing Application, Chanhassen Lakes Business Park, November 15, 1982, Public Hearing. RESOLUTION #82-63. Approval is granted contingent upon approval by the City Attorney. d. Industrial Revenue Bonds Resolution, M. A. Gedney Company RESOLUTION #82-64. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. MINUTES: Mayor Hamilton moved to amend Resolution #82-60 involving the 1983 Budget to remove from the resolution adoption of the revised 1982 Budget. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. Councilman Horn moved to approve the October 4, 1982, Council minutes as amended. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. Amend the October 7, 1982, Council/Planning Commission/HRA minutes, page 2, BLOOMBERG COMPANIES STATUS REPORT by adding the following: Concerns were raised about the perception that development was proceeding in adjoining cities and in the business park but people are becoming frustrated because nothing is happening in the downtown area. Amend the October 7, 1982, Council/Planning Commission/HRA minutes, page 2, by adding a seventh paragraph under BLOOMBERG COMPANIES STATUS REPORT: The general sentiment of the city officials in attendance at the meeting was that the City should continue to support business redevelopment activities as long as they are economically feasible. Councilman Geving moved to approve the October 7, 1982, Council/Planning Commission/ HRA meeting as amended. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. Council Meeting October 18, 1982 Councilman Horn moved to note the September 9, 1982, minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. Motion carried. -2- Planning Commission following voted in No negative votes. I Mayor Hamilton moved to note the October 5, 1982, Park and Recreation Commission minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. Councilman Geving noted there are several bills included in the Council agenda for approval and wanted to know what the Park and Recreation Commission IS authority is to commit the City to those kinds of costs, i.e. Rice Marsh Lake and Carver Beach. PRESENTATION OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING: John Farmer, Executive Vice President of the Minnesota Manufactured Housing Association, and Cal Brastad, Mobile Home Minnesota, gave a slide presentation on the construction process used for manufactured homes. Mr. Farmer suggested that the proposed minimum lot size of 11,700 square feet will increase the price and suggested a 7,500 square foot minimum to reduce the price of a lot. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawson, 6830 Minnewashta Parkway, were also present. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS - ESTABLISHING AN RI-MH SINGLE FAMILY MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISTRICT - ESTABLISHING DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN R-1A, R-1B, R-2, P-l, AND P-2 DISTRICTS: Councilwoman Swenson has asked that no action be taken on these items until she is present. Mayor Hamilton moved to table action to November 1, 1982. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. I PRELIMINARY PLAT, STODDART ADDITION, RUSSELL STODDART: Mr. Stoddart appeared before the Council on December 7, 1981, at which time the Council tabled action until the applicant submitted additional information. The applicant has provided the dedicated right-of-way along the south property line. Lot 4 is shown on the preliminary plat as a potential future lot when sewer and water are available. Lot 1 requires a variance since the Subdivision Ordinance requires that none of the lots within a plat shall be greater than twice the average size of the lots within a plat. Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat, including a variance for Lot 1, with the condition that a platting restriction be placed on Lot 4 which will restrict the buildability of the lot until such time as full services are available and including the conditions recommended in the City Engineer1s report of October 19, 1981. Councilman Geving moved to approve the preliminary plat (Exhibit A Preliminary Plat dated June 22, 1982, submitted by Willis S. Gilliard) for the Stoddart Addition including the variance for Lot 1, with a platting restriction placed on Lot 4 which will restrict the buildability of that lot until such time as full services are available and that these conditions would be under the guidance and approval of the City Engineer at some future date and further that the baffle weir to be constructed at the 1009 elevation, be constructed by the applicant as recommended I I I I Council Meeting October 18, 1982 -3- by the City Engineer in his letter of October 19, 1982, and including all the comments of the City Engineer. Motion seconded by Mayor Hamilton. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. WALDRIP SECOND ADDITION, FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, KEN WALDRIP: Mr. Waldrip appeared before the Council seeking approval of a phasing plan without full improvements for the proposed development. The Engineer and Planner recommended approval of the platting of Lot 3, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block 2 without installation of any improvements by making use of a common drive in the Melody Hill Road right-of-way. The Planner recommended the following conditions: 1. That appropriate trimming of vegetation at the Melody Hill Road cul-de-sac be done to assure proper site distances. 2. That the proposed covenants and restrictions be revised to provide assurance for the long term maintenance of the landscaping and exterior of the proposed single family detached dwellings. 3. That the proposed covenants and restrictions be revised to delete the provision for the stabling of horses. 4. That the City Council reserves the right to review the architecture of proposed structures in the development. 5. That an additional 8~ feet of right-of-way be dedicated along the south side of Steller Circle as it abuts the Waldrip property. 6. That the applicant dedicate right-of-way for a full intersection between proposed Moline Circle and Steller Circle. 7. That all lots, with the exception of potential lots in Outlot B, receive access via Melody Hill Road and proposed Moline Circle. The existing apartment building could gain access via proposed Melody Hill Road. Mr. Waldrip requested that platting be approved for Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, and Lot 1, Block 2 with the restriction that no development occur on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, until such time as Moline Circle is graded. Councilman Geving - I think it's very important to understand that the City will not maintain these streets and that it be clearly stated to the people that buy these lots that this is the situation. That at some future date they are going to get stuck for putting in an approved city standard street. Ken Waldrip - Thatls only fair. Mayor Hamilton moved to approve to approve the final development plan, Phase I, Waldrip Second Addition, allowing development of Lot 3, Block and Lot 1, Block 2, and also plat Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 with the restriction that no development take place until Moline Circle has been completely developed. The City Attorney will include this restriction in the covenants and restrictions. Melody Hill Road will be a platted as a street but will be a private street until such time as the City accepts it as a City street. All conditions as outlined in the Planner's report of October 12, 1982,items 1-7 be incorporated. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. Russell Larson - Mr. Waldrip, you understand that the involvement of the City Attorney in this will be at your expense? Ken Waldrip - I understand that. Council Meeting October 18, 1982 -4- BILLS: Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the bills as presented: checks #13964 through #14055 in the amount of $322,328.46 and checks #18177 through #18264 (excluding check #18260, The Wyatt Company, $535.00), in the amount of $106,478.55. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. I Council members noted that computer disks could probably be purchased cheaper from a computer supply house than from CPT. Council members objected to the purchase of work clothing for the Public Works, Utility, and Parks Departments. Mayor Hamilton asked if the City Hall could have mail delivery. He requested staff to check with the Postmaster. The bill from The Wyatt Company in the amount of $535.00 was discussed. Mayor Hamilton stated that if the bill is for the actuarial for the fire department, it should be charged to the Fire Department Budget and not Administrative Trust. It was unclear what the bill was for. STOP SIGN INSTALLATION PETITION, FRONTIER TRAIL: Mary Palmer and Mrs. Johnson were present and presented a petition requesting stop signs at the intersection of Frontier Trail and Highland Drive. This item will be discussed by the Public Safety Liaison Commission at their next meeting. SITE PLAN REVIEW, LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 5, CHANHASSEN LAKES BUSINESS PARK, OPUS CORPORATION: Michelle Foster was present seeking site plan approval to construct a 48,700 square foot office/warehouse building. The Planning Commission recommended approval with the following seven conditions: 1. That the applicant agree to hold the City harmless of any costs associated with the restoration of the parking area within the utility easement located along the eastern boundary of Lot 4 should any utility repair be necessary. 2. That the applicant provide verification to the City that the railroad and the property owner adjacent to the west have no problems with the driveway encroachment over the railroad's spur easement located in the southwest corner of the property. 3. That all parking associated with the propos,ed building be restricted to the designed parking areas on the site. 4. That the perimeter of all parking and maneuvering areas be lined with concrete curb. 5. That all roof-top mechanical equipment be screened from street 1 eve 1 . 6. That the applicant work with staff to amend the landscaping plan to include more plantings of the evergreen type. 7. That the applicant post a letter of credit with the City in an amount equal to 110% of the estimated cost of uncompleted off- structure improvements at the time at which a certificate of occupancy is requested. I Council members expressed concern that the proposed name of the building "Chanhassen Lakes Business Center II may cause confusion with Chanhassen Lakes Business Park. I I I I Council Meeting October 18, 1982 -5- Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the revised site plan for the Chanhassen Lakes Business Center dated received Chanhassen Community Development Department October 15, 1982, with conditions 1-7 of the City Plannerls report of October 15, 1982. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. RICE MARSH LAKE WATERSHED FEASIBILITY STUDY: John Gilbertson of CEO was in attendance to make a general presentation of the feasibility study. Council discussion of the need and project costs ensued. RESOLUTION #82-65: Councilman Geving moved the adoption of a resolution accepting the feasibility study. Motion seconded by Mayor Hamilton. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. Based on staff recommendation, the Council deferred any further action on this item until the impact of the proposed project on Tax Increment District #2 could be assessed. INFILTRATION/INFLOW REPORT: Representatives of Schoell and Madson and Planning Design and Research Engineer's, Inc. were present and conducted a general review of the report on Infiltration/.Inflow Analysis. RESOLUTION #82-66: Councilman Geving moved the adoption of a resolu- tion accepting the report and directing staff to prepare a follow up report detailing actions that should be taken based on the reportls findings. Resolution seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No nega- tive votes. Motion carried. PURCHASE OF CITY PROPERTY, ARNO WINDSOR: Mr. Windsor has recently purchased Tract A, RLS #28 and inquired of the City about the possibility of purchasing a triangular portion of City owned property to adjust some irregular property line configurations. Councilman Geving moved to table action until Mr. Windsor can appear before the Council. Motion seconded by Councilman Horn. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT, NEAR MOUNTAIN: Mayor Hamilton discussed the following changes to the development contract: Section 4.01 (a) Delete the word IIsubstantially". Section 4.10, Add #6, Soil Conservation Service. Councilman Horn moved to approve the final plat and amended development contract for Near Mountain PRD and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the plat. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. MINNEWASHTA PARK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Councilman Horn gave a report on a meeting with the DNR and Metropolitan Council Staff. The committee proposed that the existing primary access be upgraded Council Meeting October 18, 1982 -6- for a boat access. There was some opposition to the proposal from the DNR because of the lack of parking. At that meeting, Pat Murphy pointed out that he felt that a boat launching area and a general park area were not generally compatible uses and also felt that he could demonstrate that there would not be adequate parking to provide the kind of parking that is needed for an access area. Pat Murphy further suggested that the DNR look along Minnewashta Parkway, that the road maybe could be straightened out to provide a parking area next to the lake. The DNR would like some assurance from the City that the City would provide the parking area and maintain the area as a primary access area. There would only be a non-motorized access in Minnewashta Park. I Councilman Horn moved to accept the Lake Minnewashta Study Committee recommendations. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. SPECIAL MEETING, FIELD TRIP, DERRICK LAND DEVELOPMENT: Councilman Horn moved to hold a special meeting on October 30, 1982, at 9:00 a.m. for a field trip to Fox Chase. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. CHASKA'S HUD APPLICATION: Councilman Geving noted Chaska's plans for asking HUD for $970,000 to revitalize their downtown area and Chanhassen has not attempted it. Scott Martin stated that Chanhassen has a three year working agreement with the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program which means if the City is under one HUD I program it cannot apply for a second program. The City will not qualify for at least the next 2~ years. CARVER BEACH BOAT MOORING: This item will be discussed on a future agenda. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: Mayor Hamilton reported on a meeting held with BRW regarding the downtown project. Another meeting with be held November 2nd. Mayor Hamilton - We talked about the ideas that were presented that night and pretty much decided that that wasn1t what we wanted to do and based on Donis (Ashworth) report on the fiscal disparities and the good financial position that we are in, in that tax increment district, we don't really need to rush into anything so our next step is we are going to write a position paper saying what the Cityls position actually is and that will come back to the Council, HRA, and Planning Commission, stating what this group feels our position is currently and the direction that we want to go in. We are going to meet with Kraus-Anderson to let them know where we are and where we see them involved in this whole picture. We are going to go out and do some searching on our own. We are really in good shape financially so why should we jump into something when we don It have to. One of the concepts that we looked at as far as development was to look at the possibility of developing the north part I I I I Council Meeting October 18, 1982 -7- of that ring road first. Clear out that north side, do that whole stretch on the north part of the road. Encourage those people that are there to move into the tax increment district or we will find a place for them. We are going to explore this some more. We thought that it would probably encourage people to look more seriously at Chanhassen. Scott Martin - Basically, the committee said we should be taking the leadership role and the best way that we can do that would be to begin public improvements to the extent that we can and we feel that we can because of the financial health of the district, as opposed to sitting back and letting the developer lead us and we react to the developer. A motion was made by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Horn to adjourn. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Geving and Horn. No negative votes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Don Ashworth City Manager