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REGULAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 1978
Mayor Hobbs called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with the following
members present: Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. Councilman
Neveaux came at 9:15 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Pearson moved to approve the agenda
with the addition of the following items:
Status of Construction Projects.
Flood Insurance.
Meeting date.
Official meeting place - City Council.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
MINUTES: Amend the motion under PRELIMINARY DEVELOPtffiNT PLAN, THE
PRESS, INC. in the June 19, 1978, Council minutes to read: 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 and Waritz. Councilman Geving voted no. Motion
carried.
Councilman Waritz moved to approve the June 19, 1978, Council minutes
as amended. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to note the June 14, 1978, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the June 28, 1978, Planning Commission
minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the June 28, 1978, Community Facilities
Study Committee minutes. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving,
and Waritz. No negative votes. Motion carried.
LOTUS LAKE ESTATES REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PRELD1INARY PLAT AND
PUBLIC D1PROVEMENT PROJECT - ECKLUND AND SWEDLUND: The City Manager read
the staffrepörtnoting thrée.itemsforconsideration by the City Council.
l)Approval of the revised development plan and preliminary plat for the
first phase and rezoning. -
2)Authorize public improvements for Phase I.
3)Reconsider lands abutting Lotus Lkae (proposed to be dedicated to the
City' as full or partial payment under the Park Dedication Ordinance
rather than as a uconservationeasement")~
Rick Sathre, Len Swedlund, Mark Swedlund, Jean Lovetang, Bob Hackett,
Pat Boyle, Phyllis Pope,a:nd Fran Callahan were present. Rick Sathre
spoke on behalf of Mr. Swedlund on the proposed development.
Councilman Neveaux came during this portion of the meeting.
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Councilman Pearson moved to rezone the tract of land known as Lotus
Lake Estates from R-lA to P-l. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Geving, and Waritz. Councilman Neveaux abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to approve the preliminary plat of Lotus
Lake Estates Phase I to consist of Lots 1-14 inclusive, Block 1,
Lots 1-29 inclusive of Block 2, and Lot 1, Block 7 as shown on the
proposed preliminary plat of Lotus Lake Estates dated May 18, 1978,
revised June 14, 1978, and June 19, 1978. Included within the
preliminary plat of Phase I will be Outlots A and B. The balance
of the proposed preliminary plat shown to be Phases II and III to be
platted as Outlot C. Preliminary plat approval is continent upon
resolution of the issue presented by Outlot B whether it is to be
in private ownership or public ownership and what, if any, credit
the developers receive against the park charges of Ordinance l4A.
Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. Councilman
Neveaux abstained. Motion carried.
Jean Lovetang is negotiating with 11r. Swedlund to purchase a small
portion of this property which may change the preliminary plat.
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Councilman Pearson moved to table action on the public improvements.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor:
Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving, and Waritz. Councilman
Neveaux abstained. Motion carried.
MODULAR HOME: Mr. Norman Monroe, 565 Lakota Lane, and several neighbOrsl
were present objecting to the modular home that is being moved onto
the lot next door to Mr. Monroe. Residents were invited to meet
with the Building Inspector and review the plans that were submitted
to the Council. If they are not satisfied they can request to be
placed on a future Council agenda.
JACOBSON REPLAT - FOREST ROAD AND ELM ROAD: Mr. Michael Howdyshell
was present requesting this item be placed on the Council agenda this
evening for consideration. This rep1at will be on the July 17, 1978,
Council agenda.
FRONT YARD VARIANCE, MICHAEL WALSH, 512 ~ÆST 76th STREET: Mr. and Mrs.
Walsh were present requesting a 17 foot front yard variance to
construct a 24 x 22 foot garage, 8 x 24 foot breezeway, and 10 x 30
foot porch onto their present home at 512 West 76th Street. The
Board of Adjustments and Appeals held a public hearing and voted to
recommend approval of the request. Staff recommended denial of such
a large variance. Covenants for the property require a minimum 16 foot
setback on corner lots. As such, a variance of 14 feet is the maximum
which could be considered.
Councilman Geving moved to grant Mr. and Mrs. \\Talsh an eleven foot
front yard variance. Motion seconded by Councilman 'Haritz. The I
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
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FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST, CHESTER LOBTTZ, 3637 SOUTH CEDAR:
Mr. Lobitz was present requesting a 20 foot variance to construct a
22 x 24 foot garage on his property located at 3637 South Cedar Drive.
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals recommended approval of a 19 foot
variance. Staff recommended denial of such a large variance.
Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the variance as recommended by the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
LYMAN LUMBER, PLAN AMENDMENT AND INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDING REQUEST:
David Ohde, Peter Throdahl, Bill Ziemer, Tom Lowe, Warren Beck, and Roger
Drewing were present. Lyman Lumber is seeking approval of a proposed
plan amendment to their previously approved planned industrial development,
and requesting waiver of one of the fiscal criteria for application for
industrial revenue bond financing. The Planning Commission held a
public hearing on the plan amendment and recommended the Council approve
same.
Lyman Lumber proposes to increase the size of the millwork plant from
40,000 square feet to 80,000 square feet. In addition the component plant
will be increased from 33,000 square feet to 40,000 square feet. The
area that was previously to be held in reserve for future expansion will
now be included in the development because of their increased needs.
The ,phasing plan is proposed as follows:
Fall 1978 - Lumber distribution yard and component plant.
1980-1981 - Millwork Plant.
1985 approx. - Office Building.
Councilman Geving moved to approve the plan amendment for Lyman Lumber
as shown on plans dated April 18, 1978, contingent upon the.availabi1ity
of municipal' services to the property. .The CounGil~Ÿlil.l revie.w. the .
final grading and landscaping plans. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to grant the request of Lyman Lumber Company
to be waived from item 1f4 of ' Minimum Fiscal Criteria as shown on
resolution adopted May 1, 1978, and that this waiver of requirements in
no way jeopardizes the City Council's right to disapprove the use of
industrial revenue bond~financing at a future date. ~1otion seconded by
Councilman Waritz. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes.
Motion carried.
Councilman Geving moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman Waritz.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux,
Waritz, and Geving. No negative votes. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
Don Ashworth
City Manager