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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 19, 1978
Acting Mayor Neveaux called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with the
following members present: Councilmen Pearson 1 Waritz, and Geving.
Mayor Hobbs was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the agenda
with the deletion of the following three items:
Kennel License Requirements, Amend Ordinance.
Drainage Progress Report, Frank Kurvers Property.
Valhalla Drive Vacation Request, South of Pleasant View Road.
Add Sign Ordinance discussion and Recreational Vehicle discussion.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Persons interested in the Kennel License Requirements, Drainage Progress
Report, and Valhalla Drive Vacation will be notified of the date
these will appear on a council agenda, possibly July 17, 1978.
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF A PORTION OF LAKE RILEY BLVD.
Acting Mayor Neveaux called the hearing to order at 8:20 p.m. The
following interested persons were present:
Paul and Mildred Swanson, Route #1, Box 390AA, Annanda1e
Mr. and Mrs. John Skranka
As a part of the Lake Riley Sewer Improvement Project, additional
right~of~way was obta~ned adjacent to Lyman Blvd. to correct vertical
and horizontal alignment of the road. The purpose of this hearing
is to consider vacating a portion of Lake Riley Blvd. east of the
new road alignment.
Councilman Waritz moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor
Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes.
Hearing closed at 8:25 p.m.
VACATION OF A PORTION OF LAKE RILEY BLVD.
RESOLUTION #78-28~ Councilman Pearson moved the adoption of a resolution
approving the vacation of a portion of Lake Riley Blvd. as described
in thé Engineerfs report dated May 19, 1978. Resolution seconded by
Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux,
Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
The cost of this street vacation will be qonsidered as a part of the
Lake Riley public assessment hearing.
MINUTES: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the June 5, 1978, Council
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted
in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz.
No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Waritz moved to approve the June 12, 1978, council minutes
including the Board of Review. Motion seconded by Acting Mayor Neveaux.
The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen
Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, THE PRESS, INC., Roger Drewing,
Jerry Korsunsky, and Warren Beck were present. The Press, Inc. is I
proposing to construct a 66,~32 square foot printing and office
warehouse facility on 9 acres located on the north side of Highway
5 in Hennepin County. The Planning Commission reviewed the plans
and held a public hearing on May 10th and recommended the Council
approve the preliminary development plan as submitted.
Two buildings are proposed with separate parking and entrances.
The buildings will be built in phases with the 23,088 square foot
building being constructed first.
Staff expressed concern with sewer and water availability and the
access road. Bill Brezinsky gave a brief report on the location
of the proposed frontage road. Mr. Beck stated they have been
pursuing a temporary access onto State Highway 5 with MnDOT and
expect a decision next week. This temporary access would occur
at the existing driveway to the farmstead and serve this property
until the frontage road were built.
Councilman Pearson moved to grant preliminary development plan
approval contingent upon access from Highway 5 acceptable to the
city and sewer and water availability. The city reserves the right
to withdraw final approval following the public hearing on July 17,
1978. Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following voted
in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and
Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BUILDING MORATORIUM ORDINANCE - HRA: Councilman Geving moved final
reading to ~xtefid the Moratorium Ordinance to December 3l} 1918, as
recommended by the BRA. Motion seconded byCQuncilman Pearson. The
following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveal,J.x, Councilmen Pearson,
Geving, and Waritz~ No negative votes. Motion carried.
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WATER SKI SLALOM COURSE ON LOTUS LAKE: Lance Fischer was present
requesting permission to install a slalom course on Lotus Lake to
be used during restricted periods of time such as week days. The
Council generally felt Lotus Lake is to small and narrow for a water
ski slalom course. This item will be a future agenda item.
BILLS: Councilman Waritz moved to approve the June 19, 1978, bills
as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, .
and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
SCHEVENIUS SUBDIVISION, PLEASANT VIEW ADDITION: John Schevenius and
Joe Smith were present requesting approval to combine three existing
lots into two residential lots. The property is located between .
Pleasant View Road and Iroquois. The Planning Commission held a
public hearing and recommended approval. Mr. Schevenius is also
requesting the Council delete one sewer and water assessment in the
amount of $6,207.00.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the Schevenius subdivision
request in Pleasant View Addition and concurrently deny the deletion
of the assessment request subject to the Attorney and Engineer
approving the legal description. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Acting Hayor Neveaux,
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Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
ASSESSMENT DEFERMENT REQUEST - GORDON JULIUS: Mr. and Mrs. Julius
of 330 Pleasant View Road were present requesting the Council defer
two sewer and water assessments. Soil borings were taken on the
property by Boe Engineering. The results of these soil borings were
given to the City Engineer for his review. The Engineer determined
that two additional homes could be built on the property and could
not recommend a change in the assessment.
Councilman Pearson moved to deny the request to defer two sewer and
water assessments. Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following
voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, 'Councilmen Pearson, Geving,
and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
JACOBSON REPLAT, IVY ROAD AND NEZ PERCE, CARVER BEACH: Mr. Jacobson
is proposing to subdivide Lots 1622-1626, 1632, 1633-1637, west 10~
of Lot 1638, east 10' of Lot 1638, 1639-1643, 1627~1631, 1644-1648
into four residential lots. This proposal does include the vacation of
a portion of Hawthorne Road. Staff recommended that Hawthorne Road
should be vacated to a point perpendicular to. the eastern lot line
of Lot 1648. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
proposal and recommended approval subject to:
The applicant submit a request for street vacation.
The applicant prepare and file a hardshe11 for the proposed plan
immediately upon Council decision regarding the vacation of Hawthorne
Road, and
The applicant remit to the City Treasurer an escrow deposit in
the amount of $300.00 to assure that said hardshe11 is drafted and
filed.
The Planning Commission further recommended that lot area variances
and corner lot frontage variances be included in the Council decision.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the Jacobson preliminary replat
with the stipulation that Lots 1633-l637 and west lO' of Lot 1638
can be approved for a building permit assuming it meets the city
setback requirements and that Lots l622-l626 + Lot l632 can be approved
for a building permit assuming it meets the city setback requirements.
Both owners will have to sign the hardshe1l. Approval is granted
subject to the conditions as stated above in the Planning Commission
recommendation. Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following
voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Geving,
and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
SCHNEIDER AGENCY SUBDIVISION: Charles Schneider was present requesting
approval to convey 49,050 square feet by metes and bounds from the .
Schneider ARency to the State Bank of Chanhassen. This property
will be used for additional parking and possibly drive up lanes.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the subdivision of 49,050 square
feet by metes and bounds by the Schneider Agency to the State Bank
of Chanhassen. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following
voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Waritz,
and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE REQUEST, MOBIL SERVICE STATION:
John Havlik is proposing to construct a self-service gasoline
dispensing island at the Hobil Service Station located at 580 I
West 78th Street. The Planning Commission held a public hearing
and recommended approval as outlined by the Board of Adjustments
and Appeals at its public hearing for a variance request.
Mr. Havlik is requesting to locate the self-service facility
20 feet from his front property line because of the following
limitations:
a. Minnesota State Law requires that a self-service island be
in full view of station attendents.
b. Any relocation of the self-service island further away from
the right-of-way of West 78th Street would negate in and out
circulation of traffic between the existing pump island and the
proposed self-service island.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve a conditional use permit for
John Havlik to install a self-service gasoline dispensing island
and approve a five foot front yard variance from the center of the
island to the property line. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen
Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA: Acting Mayor Neveaux asked if any Council member
wished to discuss any items on the consent agenda. As no additional
canments were received, Councilman Pearson moved to accept the consent
agenda as recommended by the City Manager. I
a. Sewer connection deferment, John Clark, 1215 Lake Lucy Road.
b. Plans and Specifications, North Lake Susan Watermain Project,
Authorize to Advertise for Bids. (Resolution #78-29.
c. Notice of Public Hearing, South Lotus Lake Drainage, Approve
Letter of Notification.
d. Ecological Committee Resignation - Gary Eastburn.
e. Refunding Improvement Bonds - 1978, Resolution Approving
Terms and Payment. Resolution #78-30.
f. Assess Unit Charge Request, Santa Vera Apartments.
g. Assess Sewer Improvement Request, Pat Kerber.
k. Lake Susan Improvement Project, Request to change Public
Improvement and Business Park Phasing and Security Agreement.
1. Liquor License Amendment, St. Hubertfs Church, Add two license
dates for a non-intoxicating liquor license.
Items:
h. Kennel License Requirements, Amend Ordinance.
i. Drainage Progress Report, Frank Kurvers.
j. Valhalla Drive Vacation, South of Pleasant View Road.
were previously deleted from the agenda. The City Manager will contact
affected parties as to when these will be discussed by the Council,
possibly July 17, 1978. Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz.
The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen
Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
ENGINEERING SERVICES, SCHOELL AND MADSON, ALLEN GRAY SUBDIVISION: I
Mr. Gray has requested that Schoell and Madson carry out engineering
services for Sunnyslope Addition.
Councilman Waritz moved to allow Schoell and Madson to complete
the Allen Gray Subdivision (construction, staking and inspection)
and request Bill Schoell be present at a future Council meeting
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to discuss this matter regarding future subdivisions. Motion seconded
by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor
Neveaux, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
FISCAL AGENT ~ 1978: The City Manager will arrange a meeting on
July 24, 1978, with approximately 3 or 4 fiscal consulting firms
for the Council to interview.
SIGN COMMITTEE AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE: The Sign Committee will hold
a meeting with City Staff to discuss the progress of the proposed
ordinance.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ORDINANCE: Councilman Pearson discussed the
existing RV Ordinance.
Councilman Pearson moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman
Geving. The following voted in favor: Acting Mayor Neveaux, Councilmen
Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned
at ll:45 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager