1b1 Arboretum Village/Plat App
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Kate Aanenson, AICP, Community Development Director C?;('
March 4, 2002 t:¡Ç,.
Arboretum Village 2nd Addition Final Plat
DATE:
SUBJECT:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pulte Homes is requesting final plat of the second phase of their development,
Arboretum Village. This phase includes the westerly portions of the project.
The only area left for platting is the commercial area at the corner of Century
Boulevard and Highway 5.
The Second Addition has 33 blocks and includes 142 dwelling units. This plat
also includes: Outlot A and B, Lot 13, Block I and Lots 4 and 14, Block 2 which
is the common space for the units. These outlots and blocks will have a drainage
and utility easement over their entirety. The plat also includes road dedication for
Arboretum Village Circle, Century Trail, Century Court and Century Place. The
units include five 2-unit Club homes, nine 2-unit Manor homes, four 3-units
manor homes, one 3-unit manor home five 6-unit coach homes, one 4-unit Coach
homes, eight 8-unit Village homes and one 6-unit Village homes.
This project required the review and approval of a land use amendment by the
Metropolitan Council. On May gththe Met Council recommended approval of the
land use amendment. As a part of the approval by the City Council for the first
phase of the subdivision, a site plan development contractIPUD agreement was
approved. The first phase included 10 outlots and right-of-way dedication for
Highway 5, Highway 41, West 78th Street, Century Boulevard, Century Trail and
Century Circle.
Staff is recommending approval of the final plat with conditions.
BACKGROUND
On March 12, 2001 the City Council approved the following items for the
preliminary plat. Following are comments on items which are still applicable,
have been modified or no lon~er apply. Changes are in bold or strike out.
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residential and medium density residential to commercial; and approve the ordinance for
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a Planned Unit Development rezoning property from Agricultural Estate, A2, and Rural Residential, RR
to Planned Unit Development Residential, PUD-R, subject to the following conditions:
1. CeaHageøt \lpea revie\y,' and apJ1reva! hy the !fetfsfJelHaa CeHBsil. This condition has been
met.
2. Compliance with the Development Standards (site plan dated October 23, 2000, revised February
7,2001, and revised March 5,2001.) StiU applies.
3. This resolution shall not entitle the owner of any land adjacent to the new development to seek
enforcement of any existing setback requirements in such a way as to prohibit the development of
the new planned unit development in accordance with it's approved conditions. And (b) shall not
entitle the owner of any land located in the new planned unit developments to seek enforcement
of any existing setback requirements in such a way as to prohibit the construction, maintenance
and use of any adjacent land of buildings and structures that now are or would be currently
allowed by the zoning code as it now exists. StiU applies.
4. Contingent upon the following approvals:
a. The subdivision request.
b~ The site plan review.
c. The Wetland Alteration Pennit.
. d. The Environmental Assessment Worksheet
e. The Conditional Use Pennit for subdivision in the Bluff Creek Overlay District. This
condition has been met. .
The preliminary plat dated October 23,2000, revised February 1, 2001, and March 5, 2001, for the
subdivision of 120.93 acres into 2 additions; I" Addition has 61 blocks including 164 units and Outlots
A-F, and the 2nd Addition has 35 blocks including 178 unitS and Outlots A-B with modifications, subject
to the following conditions:
1. Final platting for the commercial ~alocated in Outlot D shall include a site plan review and
approval. Pennitted uses and design guidelines are specified in the Design Standards. Not
applicable with this phase.
2. Submit soils report to the Inspections Division. This shall be done prior to issuance of
any building pennits. Still applies.
3. All utility and street improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the latest
edition of the City's Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed street and utility
plans and specifications shall be submitted for staff review and City Council approval.
The utility systems, upon completion, will be owned and maintained by the City. The
private streets shall be constructed to support 7 -ton per axle design weight in accordance
with the City Cod~ 20-1118 "design of parking staIlsand drive aisles." The private
streets shall be located in a strip of property or easement 40 feet wide. Still applies.
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4. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies,
i.e., Watershed District, Metropolitan Environmental Service Commission, Health
Department, Minnesota Pollution control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources, and Minnesota Department of Transportation and comply with their
conditions of approval. Still applies.
5. The applicant shall include a draintile system behind the curbs to convey sump pump
discharge from units not adjacent to ponds or wetlands. This condition has been met as
shown on construction plans dated January 10, 2002.
6. The appropriate drainage and utility easements shall be dedicated on the final plat for all
utilities and ponding areas lying outside the right-of-way. The easement width shall be a
minimum of 20 feet wide. Consideration should also be given for access and/or
maintenance of the ponding areas. This condition has been met as shown on
construction plans dated January 10, 2002.
7. No berrning or landscaping will be allowed within the right-of-way except landscaping
along the frontage road in accordance with the Trunk Highway 5 Corridor Study. Still
applies.
8. The lowest floor or opening elevation of all buildings shall be a minimum of 2 feet above
the 100-year high water level of adjacent ponds, wetlands or creeks. This condition has
been met as shown on construction plans dated January 10, 2002.
9. If importing or exporting material for development site grading is necessary, the
applicant shall supply the City with detailed haul routes and traffic control plans for
review and approval. Also, any off-site grading will require temporary easements. Still
applies.
10. The applicant shall report to the City Engineer the location of any draintiles found during
construction and shall relocate or abandon the drain-tile as directed by the City Engineer.
Still applies.
II. Access to the commercial parcel may be limited to a right in/right out along Century
Boulevard and a full-shared access off West 78th Street with the parcel to the east. A
cross access agreement will be required at the time of final platting. Not applicable with
this phase.
12. Site grades adjacent to West 78th Street, Century Boulevard, Trunk Highway 41 and
Trunk Highway 5 shall be compatible with the future widening of Trunk Highway 5.
This condition has been met.
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13. Landscaped median islands maybe permitted within the public streets contingent upon
the developer entering into an encroachment agreement with the city and the medians do
not pose a traffic safety issue. Still applies.
14. A Conservation Easement prohibiting any alteration shall be created to preserve the stand
of trees adjacent to Highway 5. The conservation easement shall be dedicated in Phase I.
Language should be added to state in the form of the attached Conservation Easement
(Exhibit D). The developer shall convey to the city Outlots E, F and G by warranty deed,
free and clear of all encumbrances. No longer applies recorded with the first phase.
15. Accessibility shall be provided to all portions of the development and a percentage of the
units may also be required to be accessible or adaptable in accordance with Minnesota
State Building Code Chapter 1341. Further information is needed to determine these
requirements. Still applies.
16. Walls and projections within 3 feet of property lines shall be of one-hour fire-resistive
construction. Still applies.
17. Any building classified as an R-I occupancy (a building containing three or more
dwelling units on the same property) and with over 8500 gross square feet of floor area
shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system. Still applies.
18. The buildings will be required to be designed by an architect and engineer as determined
by the building official. Still applies.
19. The developer and or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures. This condition has been
completed with the first phase.
20. Landscaping and tree preservation:
a. Tree protection fencing shall be installed prior to construction around all areas designated
for preservation. Still applies.
b. All evergreens used as overstory trees in buffer yard areas shall be increased to a
minimum height of 8 feet. The plant schedule on the landscape plan shall be
changed to reflect this requirement. Still applies.
c. The minimum number of shrubs shall be required in buffer yard areas along
Highways 5 and 41. The applicant shall work with staff to meet minimum
requirements for shrubs along West 78th Street. Still applies.
d. Boulevard trees along West 78th Street shall be spaced 55 feet apart. Still applies.
e. All Colorado spruce specified in landscape plans shall be replaced by a new
selection of evergreen. Still applies.
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f. Proposed trail along the eastern property line shall be realigned and field located in
order to completely avoid tree #1743 and the majority of its roots. Applied to the
first phase.
g. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the city for approval. Still applies.
h. The applicant shall work with city staff to preserve any or all of the following trees:
#1369 (52" oak), #1743 (60" oak), #1742 (48" oak), #2173 (42" oak), and #1881
(36" maple). Applied to the first phase.
i. A walk through inspection of the silt/tree preservation fence shall be required prior
to construction. Applied to the first phase.
21. To ensure clear communication the applicant shall have all homebuyers sign a disclosure
statement that would be part of their restrictive covenants. The statement shall include
infonnation about Miss Rosie's Petting Farm, Gateway Group'Home and potential future
road extension. Signed statements shall be submitted to the City. Still applies.
22. Outlot F is being dedicated to the city, so the right-of-way is controlled by the city. The
developer shall convey to the city Outlot F by warranty deed, free and clear of all
encumbrances. This condition has been met with the first phase.
23. The applicant will be responsible (security) for a portion of the cost of the future traffic
signal at the intersection of Trunk Highway 41 and West 78th Street. Still applies.
24. The main loop streets north and south of West 78th Street and the street accessing the city
park in the northeast corner shall be a public street. These shall be a 60 foot right-of-way
but the city will approve design standards (less than standard pavement width). A
standard asphalt width of 31 feet. Still applies.
25. Sanitary sewer shall also be extended to the property line of the McAllister property.
This condition has been met as shown on construction plans dated January 10, 2002.
26. The developer shall work with the city to accomplish city goals for housing including the
provision of "affordable housing" a minimum of 30% of the ownership housing shall
meet the criteria established for affordability by the Metropolitan Council. The developer
shall also work with the City on affordability mechanisms for Income Qualifying and
Maintenance of Affordability. Still applies.
27, The remaining park dedication requirement be collected in cash in the amount of $18,646
prior to the City signing the final plat. Condition has been modified.
28. Pulte Homes shall construct the north and east wetland trail as public amenities with
reimbursement from the city's trail dedication fund. All necessary public easements
required to accommodate these trails shall be dedicated to the city. Still applies.
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29. Full trail dedication fees be collected in the amount of $2,9,265 prior to the City signing
the final plat. Condition has been modified.
30. The open space north of Highway 5 shall have a conservation easement. Language should
be added to state in the form of the attached Conservation Easement. This condition has
been met.
31. Access to the McAllister property must be provided over Outlot J. This condition has
been met as shown on construction plans dated January 10, 2002.
32. City Improvement Project 97 -6A will provide trunk and lateral watermains to serve the
project. Based upon estimated project costs, the special assessment for the project is
estimated to be $254,737. The amount of the final assessment will be adjusted based
upon final project costs and assessment apportionment. The Developer waives any and
all procedural and substantive objections to the public improvements and special
assessments, including but not limited to hearing requirements and any claim that the
assessments exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer waives any appeal rights
otherwise available pursuant to M.S.A. § 429.081. This condition has been met.
33. City Improvement Project No. 00-01, BC-7/BC-8 will provide trunk and lateral sewer
and water utilities to serve the project. Based upon estimated project costs, the special
assessment for the project is estimated to be $582,596. The amount of the final
assessment will be adjusted based upon final project costs and assessment apportionment.
The Developer waives any and all procedural and substantive objections to the public
improvements and special assessments, including but not limited to hearing requirements
and any claim that the assessments exceed the benefit to the property. The Developer
waives any appeal rights otherwise available pursuant to M.S.A. §429.081. This
condition has been met.
34. Pulte Homes of Minnesota Corporation shall sign the Minnesota Department of
Transportation Permit to Construct for West 78th Street. This condition has been met.
35. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges shall be collected at the time of each building
permit issuance. The current ,óOOl hookup charges are ~ $1,382 for sanitary sewer
and ~ $1,802 for water. This condition will be revised.
GRADING
The entire site was previously rough-graded under the first phase of the development in 2001, Now the
applicant is just proposing to fine grade and balance the earthwork material on the site.
The site will be impacted by the upgrading of Trunk Highway 5 and the construction of West 78th Street.
MnDOT is currently constructing Trunk Highway 5 and anticipates completion by August 2002. The
construction of West 78th Street through the subject property is also scheduled for completion by August
2001. The phasing plan included redirecting traffic from Trunk Highway 5 onto the new West 78th Street
frontage road. With all the proposed construction activity and rerouting of traffic, access to the site may
Arboretum Village 2nd Addition
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March 4, 2002
Page 7
be difficult. The applicant should work closely with MnDOT in coordinating street grades and access to
the site.
Berming has been provided along West 78th Street, Trunk Highway 41, and Trunk Highway 5. This is
important because there is no noise abatement proposed with the Trunk Highway 5 project. MnDOT will
also have to review and approve the grading plan to ensure compatibility. 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 and traffic control plans. Also, any off-site grading will require temporary easements.
UTILITIES
Water and sanitary sewer was extended to the Phase IT portion of the site with the Phase I development
construction. The utilities will now be further extended to serve the entire Phase IT development area.
Also, sewer and water services will be extended to the southeast comer of the McAllister property with
this phase.
The site was previously assessed for utilities and all of these assessments have been paid. Each newly
created unit will be subject to City sanitary sewer and water hook up charges at the time of building
permit issuance, The current 2002 hook up charges are $1,383 for sanitary sewer and $1,802 for water,
respectively.
Utility improvements throughout the site will have to be constructed in accordance with the City's latest
edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed construction plans and specifications have
been submitted for staff review. The applicant will also be required to enter into a PUD
Agreement/development contract with the City and to supply the necessary financial security in the form
of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and conditions of final
plat approval. The utility system, upon completion, will be owned and maintained by the City.
Appropriate drainage and utility easements will need to be dedicated on the final plat for any utilities
which fall outside of the dedicated right-of-way, Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies will
have to be obtained, including but not limited to the MPCA, Department of Health, MCES, Watershed
District, etc.
DRAINAGE
Adequate ponding for the site was previously constructed with the development of the first phase. No
additional ponding is proposed at this time, The portion of the site, north of West 78th Street, will drain
via storm sewer to the existing pond in the northeast comer of the site. The south half of the site will
drain via storm sewer to the existing pond at the southwest comer of Century Boulevard and West 78th
Street.
Soils throughout Chanhassen have a very high moisture content. Groundwater has been observed in other
projects in the area. Seasonal and annual fluctuations of the groundwater should be anticipated. Staff
recommends the construction of drain tile systems behind the proposed curbs to intercept and convey
household sump pump discharge. The City has, in the past, experienced hazardous conditions for the public
through the discharge of sump pumps in the streets, i.e. icy conditions in the winter as well as algae buildup
in the summer. The applicant has included a draintile plan for staff review and approval.
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STREETS
Overall, the street system is fairly well designed. West 78" Street, which is the major east/west collector
street through the site, appears to conform with MnDOT ¡City plans. Again, access to the site from West
78" Street will have to be coordinated with MnDOT. Construction of West 78" Street is not scheduled to
be completed until Augnst 2002.
The roads that access West 78th Street are all proposed as public streets. The public streets shall be
constructed in accordance with City requirements for urban street sections, which is 31 feet back-to-back
with concrete curb and gutter. In areas where turn lanes are proposed, the right-of-way and streets will
need to be wider.
The applicant is proposing private streets to serve the villas and cottage homes. The proposed private
$treets are similar to the Walnut Grove development adjacent to Galpin Boulevard north of Trunk
Highway 5. City code requires a 24-foot wide minimum private street with no parking unless the street
serves less then four dwellings at which time the street may be 20-feet wide. The private streets will need
to be constructed to meet a 7 -ton per axle design weight criteria. Cross access and maintenance
,agreements will need to be developed and recorded against the benefited parcels. Deadends must provide
a turnaround acceptable to the Fire Marshal based upon applicable Fire Codes. If on street parking is
desired, a wider street section, minimum 28' wide, should be designed. The private street system will
need to be located within a strip of property at least 40' wide. This width should be adequate to satisfy
the required drainage and utility easements over the proposed utilities.
In conjunction with the Trunk Highway 5 project, a trail system will be constructed along Trunk Highway
5. Trunk Highway 41. and along the south side of West 78" Street. The applicant has incorporated these
trail systems into the plans. A number of additional interior trails have also been proposed. The applicant
should be advised that these trails will be considered private and, therefore, not maintained by the City. A
sidewalk system has been incorporated along the public streets and will connect to the trail system on
West 78" Street.
EROSION CONTROL
No new erosion control is proposed at this time. Maintenance of the existing silt fence, which was
installed with Phase I. is all that is required. All disturbed areas, as a result of construction, shall be
seeded and mulched or sodded immediately after grading to minimize erosion.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council approves the final plat for Arboretum Village 2nd Addition with 33 blocks and
142 dwelling units. This plat also includes: Outlot A and B, Lot 13, Block I and Lots 4 and 14,
Block 2 which is the common space for the units as shown on the plans prepared by Hedlund
Planning, Engineering, Surveying dated February 4, 2002 subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Development Standards (site plan dated October 23, 2000, revised
February 7,2001, and revised March 5, 2001.)
2. This resolution shall not entitle the owner of any land adjacent to the new development to
seek enforcement of any existing setback requirements in such a way as to prohibit the
development of the new planned unit development in accordance with it's approved
Arboretum Village 2"" Addition
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March 4, 2002
Page 9
conditions. And (b) shall not entitle the owner of any land located in the new planned
unit developments to seek enforcement of any existing setback requirements in such a
way as to prohibit the construction, maintenance and use of any adjacent land of
buildings and structures that now are or would be currently allowed by the zoning code as
it now exists.
3. Submit soils report to the Inspections Division. This shall be done prior to issuance of
any building pennits.
4. All utility and street improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the latest
edition of the City's Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed street and utility
plans and specifications shall be submitted for staff review and City Council approval.
The utility systems, upon completion, will be owned and maintained by the City. The
private streets shall be constructed to support 7-ton per axle design weight in accordance
with the City Code 20-1118 "design of parking stalls and drive aisles." The private
streets shall be located in a strip of property or easement 40 feet wide.
5. The applicant shall apply for and obtain pennits from the appropriate regulatory agencies,
i.e., Watershed District, Metropolitan Environmental Service Commission, Health
Department, Minnesota Pollution control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources, and Minnesota Department of Transportation and comply with their
conditions of approval.
6. No benning or landscaping will be allowed within the right-of-way except landscaping
along the frontage road in accordance with the Trunk Highway 5 Corridor Study.
7. If importing or exporting material for development site grading is necessary, the
applicant shall supply the City with detailed haul routes and traffic control plans for
review and approval. Also, any off-site grading will require temporary easements.
8. The applicant shall report to the City Engineer the location of any draintiles found during
construction and shall relocate or abandon the drain-tile as directed by the City Engineer.
9. Landscaped median islands maybe pennitted within the public streets contingent upon
the developer entering into an encroachment agreement with the city and the medians do
not pose a traffic safety issue.
10. Accessibility shall be provided to all portions of the development and a percentage of the
units may also be required to be accessible or adaptable in accordance with Minnesota
State Building Code Chapter 1341. Further infonnation is needed to detennine these
requirements.
11. Walls and projections within 3 feet of property lines shall be of one-hour fire-resistive
construction.
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March 4, 2002
Page 10
12. Any building classified as an R-I occupancy (a building containing three or more
dwelling units on the same property) and with over 8500 gross square feet of floor area
shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system.
13. The buildings will be required to be designed by an architect and engineer as determined
by the building official.
14. Landscaping and tree preservation:
a. Tree protection fencing shall be installed prior to construction around all areas designated
for preservation.
b. All evergreens used as overstory trees in buffer yard areas shall be increased to a
minimum height of 8 feet. The plant schedule on the landscape plan shall be
changed to reflect this requirement.
c. The minimum number of shrubs shall be required in buffer yard areas along
Highways 5 and 41. The applicant shall work with staff to meet minimum
requirements for shrubs along West 78th Street.
d. Boulevard trees along West 78th Street shall be spaced 55 feet apart.
e. All Colorado spruce specified in landscape plans shall be replaced by a new
selection of evergreen.
f. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the city for approval.
15. To ensure clear communication the applicant shall have all homebuyers sign a disclosure
statement that would be part of their restrictive covenants. The statement shall include
information about Miss Rosie's Petting Farm, Gateway Group Home and potential future
road extension. Signed statements shall be submitted to the City.
16. The applicant will be responsible (security) for a portion of the cost of the future traffic
signal at the intersection of Trunk Highway 41 and West 78th Street.
17. The main loop streets north and south of West 78th Street and the street accessing the city
park in the northeast corner shall be a public street. These shall be a 60 foot right-of-way
but the city will approve design standards (less than standard pavement width). A
standard asphalt width of 31 feet.
18. The developer shall work with the city to accomplish city goals for housing including the
provision of "affordable housing" a minimum of 30% of the ownership housing shall
meet the criteria established for affordability by the Metropolitan Council. The developer
shall also work with the City on affordability mechanisms for Income Qualifying and
Maintenance of Affordability.
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March 4. 2002
Page 11
19. The remaining park and trail dedication fees required to be collected prior to the city
signing the final plat are as follows:
14 twins = 28 units
Park fee 28 x $1,500 =
Trail fee 28 x $500 =
$42,000
$14,000
Remaining 114 units
Park fee 114 x $1,250 =
Trail fee 114 x $417 =
Total
$142,500
$47.538
$246,038
20. Pulte Homes shall construct the north and east wetland trail as public amenities with
reimbursement from the city's trail dedication fund. All necessary public easements
required to accommodate these trails shall be dedicated to the city.
21. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges shall be collected at the time of each building
permit issuance. The current hookup charges are $1,382 for sanitary sewer and $1,802 for
water."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Memo from Malt Saam, Assistant City Engineer dated February 20, 2002.
2. Design Standards
3. Final plat dated stamped Received February 4,2002.
g;\plan\ka\arboretum village final plat 2nd addition.doc
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Matt Saam, Assistant City Engineer fvtC;
FROM:
DATE:
February 20, 2002
SUBJ:
Final Plat Review for Arboretum Village 2nd Addition
Project No. 02-03
Upon review of the plans submitted by Hedlund Engineering dated January 10, 2002, I
offer the following comments and recommendations:
GRADING
The entire site was previously rough-graded under the first phase of the development in
2001. Now the applicant is just proposing to fine grade and balance the earthwork
material on the site.
The site will be impacted by the upgrading of Trunk Highway 5 and the construction of
West 78th Street. MnDOT is currently constructing Trunk Highway 5 and anticipates
completion by August 2002. The construction of West 78"' Street through the subject
property is also scheduled for completion by August 200 I. The phasing plan included
redirecting traffic from Trunk Highway 5 onto the new West 78"' Street frontage road.
With all the proposed construction activity and rerouting of traffic, access to the site may
be difficult. The applicant should work closely with MnDOT in coordinating street
grades and access to the site.
Berming has been provided along West 78"' Street, Trunk Highway 41, and Trunk
Highway 5. This is important because there is no noise abatement proposed with the
Trunk Highway 5 project. MnDOT will also have to review and approve the grading
plan to ensure compatibility. 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 and traffic control plans. Also, any off-site grading will require temporary
easements.
UTILITIES
Water and sanitary sewer was extended to the Phase II portion of the site with the Phase I
development construction, The utilities will now be further extended to serve the entire
Phase II development area. Also, sewer and water services will be extended to the
southeast comer of the McAllister property with this phase.
The site was previously assessed for utilities and all of these assessments have been paid.
Each newly created unit will be subject to City sanitary sewer and water hook up charges
The Cil'! ofChanhilSSen, A V1Jwiny communiI'! with clean lakes, aUlllitv schooii, a channinv downtown, thrivinv businesses, and beautirn! Mms, A mat place to live, work, 4i
Kate Aanenson
February 20, 2002
Page 2
at the time of building permit issuance. The current 2002 hook up charges are $1,383 for
sanitary sewer and $1,802 for water, respectively.
Utility improvements throughout the site will have to be constructed in accordance with
the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed
construction plans and specifications have been submitted for staff review. The
applicant will also be required to enter into a PUD Agreement/development contract with
the City and to supply the necessary financial security in the form of a letter of credit or
cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and conditions of final plat
approval. The utility system, upon completion, will be owned and maintained by the
City. Appropriate drainage and utility easements will need to be dedicated on the final
plat for any utilities which fall outside of the dedicated right-of-way. Permits from the
appropriate regulatory agencies will have to be obtained, including but not limited to the
MPCA, DepartmentofHealth, MCES, Watershed District, etc.
DRAINAGE
Adequate ponding for the site was previously constructed with the development of the
first phase, No additional ponding is proposed at this time. The portion of the site, north
of West 78th Street, will drain via storm sewer to the existing pond in the northeast
comer of the site, The south half of the site will drain via storm sewer to the existing
pond at the southwest comer of Century Boulevard and West 78th Street.
Soils throughout Chanhassen have a very high moisture content. Groundwater has been
observed in other projects in the area. Seasonal and annual fluctuations of the groundwater
should be anticipated. Staff recommends the construction of drain tile systems behind the
proposed curbs to intercept and convey household sump pump discharge. The City has, in
the past, experienced hazardous conditions for the public through the discharge of sump
pumps in the streets, i.e. icy conditions in the winter as well as algae buildup in the
summer. The applicant has included a draintile plan for staff review and approval.
STREETS
Overall, the street system is fairly well designed. West 78th Street, which is the major
east/west collector street through the site, appears to conform with MnDOT/City plans.
Again, access to the site from West 78th Street will have to be coordinated with MnDOT.
Construction of West 78th Street is not scheduled to be completed until August 2002.
The roads that access West 78th Street are all proposed as public streets, The public
streets shall be constructed in accordance with City requirements for urban street
sections, which is 31 feet back-to-back with concrete curb and gutter. In areas where
turn lanes are proposed, the right-of-way and streets will need to be wider.
Kate Aanenson
February 20, 2002
Page 3
The applicant is proposing private streets to serve the villas and cottage homes. The
proposed private streets are similar to the Walnut Grove development adjacent to Galpin
Boulevard north of Trunk Highway 5. City code requires a 24-foot wide minimum
private street with no parking unless the street serves less then four dwellings at which
time the street may be 20-feet wide. The private streets will need to be constructed to
meet a 7-ton per axle design weight criteria. Cross access and maintenance agreements
will need to be developed and recorded against the benefited parcels. Deadends must
provide a turnaround acceptable to the Fire Marshal based upon applicable Fire Codes.
If on street parking is desired, a wider street section, minimum 28' wide, should be
designed. The private street system will need to be located within a strip of property at
least 40' wide. This width should be adequate to satisfy the required drainage and utility
easements over the proposed utilities.
In conjunction with the Trunk Highway 5 project, a trail system will be constructed
along Trunk Highway 5, Trunk Highway 41, and along the south side of West 78"' Street.
The applicant has incorporated these trail systems into the plans. A number of additional
interior trails have also been proposed. The applicant should be advised that these trails
will be considered private and, therefore, not maintained by the City. A sidewalk system
has been incorporated along the public streets and will connect to the trail system on
West 78"' Street.
EROSION CONTROL
No new erosion control is proposed at this time. Maintenance ofthe existing silt fence,
which was installed with Phase I, is all that is required. All disturbed areas, as a result of
construction, shall be seeded and mulched or sodded immediately after grading to
minimize erosion.
JIDS
c: Teresa Burgess, City EngineerIPublic Works Director
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