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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 14, 2014
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, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilwoman Ernst,
and Councilman Laufenburger
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong read an invitation to the annual Easter Egg Candy
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Hunt being held on Saturday, April 19 at City Center Park.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes dated March 24, 2014
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated March 19, 2014 and April 1, 2014
Resolution #2014-21:
3. Approve Resolution Accepting Donations from Community Sponsor
Program.
Resolution #2014-22:
4. Approve Purchase of Playgrounds and Park Shelter for Pioneer Pass Park
and Amendment to the Overall Pioneer Pass Park CIP budget from $350,000 to $377,000.
Resolution #2014-23:
5. Lift Station #3: Approve Quote for Replacement of Standby Generator.
6. Highway 101 Minnesota River Crossing and CSAH 61 Improvements Project: Request for
Wetland Alteration Permit for Proposed Roadway Reconstruction and Improvements of CSAH
61 and Highway 101 Crossing of the Minnesota River. Applicant: Carver County.
Resolution #2014-24:
7. TH 101 River Crossing Project, Approval of Extending Work Hours and
Night Work Hours.
8. Approval of Lease Renewal Agreement with Sprint for Cellular Equipment on the Downtown
Water Tower.
9. Award of Contract for Fourth of July Fireworks Display for 2014-16, Pyrotechnic Display, Inc.
10. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated March 25, 2014.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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BOULDER COVE, 3670 HIGHWAY 7, APPLICANT: LENNAR: REQUEST FOR
PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH VARIANCES TO SUBDIVIDE 13.39 ACRES INTO 31 LOTS AND
3 OUTLOTS ON PROPERTY ZONED RESIDENTIAL LOW & MEDIUM DENSITY (RLM).
Kate Aanenson and Paul Oehme presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
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Council members and the City Engineer discussed the proposed T intersection at 62 Street, Strawberry
Lane and Strawberry Court and stop sign warrants. Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification on
the storm water drainage design. Kate Aanenson addressed each of the points brought up in the resident
petition received the day of the meeting. Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification on who
governs how long the two accesses onto Highway 7 can stay, and plans for construction traffic.
Councilwoman Ernst asked about drainage concerns and clarification of the T intersection. Councilman
Laufenburger asked the applicant, Joe Jablonski with Lennar to address environmental clean up and if
there were any wetlands on the site. Mayor Furlong invited Patrick Johnson, representing residents in the
area to speak. He explained that most residents are pleased with the desire to invest in the community and
support the idea of developing this parcel but they continue to have serious concerns that need to be
addressed pertaining to the public hearing held during spring break, zoning, next generation housing,
traffic study, road safety, public notification, and drainage. He finished by quoting from an article in the
Star Tribune regarding a similar situation in Edina and Richfield. After clarifying with the City Attorney
on the legalities of the request and comments from council members, the following motion was made.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the Chanhassen City Council
the Preliminary Plat for Planning Case #2014-09 for Boulder Cove for 31 lots and 3
approves
outlots with a Variance to allow a 1,200-foot long cul-de-sac as shown on the plans received
March 4, 2014 subject to the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of
Fact:
1.Park and Recreation Conditions:
a.Full park fees in lieu of additional parkland dedication and/or trail construction shall be
collected as a condition of approval for Boulder Cove. The park fees will be collected in
full at the rate in force upon final plat submission and approval. Based upon the current
proposed lot count of 31 homes and the city’s 2014 single-family park fee of $5,800 per
unit, the total park fees for Boulder Cove would be $179,800.
2.Environmental Resources Conditions:
a.Tree preservation fence shall be installed at the edge of the drip line for tree #71. A layer
of woodchips shall be installed over the root zone to a depth of 3-4 inches. All other tree
preservation fencing shall be installed at the edge of the grading limits prior to any
construction.
b.No trees shall be planted within the public right-of-way. Front yard trees shall be located
inside the setback area.
c.Additional tree species shall be added to the plant schedule in order to reduce the
percentage attributed to spruce so that no more than one-third of the trees are from any
one species. Additional trees may not be from the maple family and must be overstory
species. Minimum total number of trees to be planted is 166.
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d.There are overhead power lines along Highway 7. Only ornamental trees shall be
allowed to be planted in the bufferyard between the property line and the proposed fence.
e.Evergreens shall average seven feet in height when planted.
f.Any tree removal outside the parameters of the subject property shall require approval of
the property owner where the tree is located.
g.Applicant shall correct the tree inventory for the following trees:
Tree #38, sugar maple: shown on the plan as saved, shown in the inventory as
removed. The applicant shall resolve the discrepancy.
Tree #72, spruce: shown on plan and inventory as saved. Tree is noted to be in poor
condition. Tree shall be noted as REMOVE.
Tree #96, red oak: shown on plan at the very edge of the grading limits. Tree
appears to be in a position for a possible save. It is in fair condition. Staff
recommends that applicant work with staff to preserve tree if appropriate.
Tree #205, #206, ash: shown on plans as saved. These trees are within the grading
limits and have proposed grading shown on top of their locations. Trees shall be
noted as REMOVE.
3.Building Department conditions:
a.Final grading plans and soil reports must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits will be issued.
b.Engineered design and building permits are required for retaining walls exceeding four
feet in height.
c.Each lot must be provided with a separate sewer and water service.
d.Demolition permits must be obtained before demolishing any structures.
e.Proper removal, abandonment or sealing of storage tanks, on-site septic systems, wells,
etc. required. Permits required, as applicable.
f.If applicable, existing home(s) affected by new street will require address changes.
4.Fire Marshal conditions:
a.Three feet of clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
b.Fire hydrants must be made serviceable prior to combustible construction.
c.Temporary street signs shall be installed prior to and during construction.
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d.Fire apparatus access roads capable of supporting the weight of fire apparatus shall be
made serviceable prior to combustible construction.
e.No burning permits will be issued for the removal of brush, trees.
5.Planning Department Conditions:
a.Any plans showing or describing “Next Generation” homes should not be included
because they are not permitted under current city ordinances.
b.A high-tension power line exists along Highway 7. Any work or landscaping must be
approved by Xcel Energy.
6.Engineering Department Conditions:
a.The developer must work with the City of Chanhassen and the City of Shorewood to
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revise the plans to incorporate a “T” intersection at 62 Street, Strawberry Lane, and
Strawberry Court.
b.The developer shall provide an analysis to determine if the “T” intersection would
warrant a stop condition.
c.If a stop condition is warranted, the developer shall have a traffic engineer collect and
analyze traffic counts on 62nd Street to determine the queuing effects at the intersection.
d.Other details such as transitioning from a 31-foot wide street in Chanhassen to a 22-foot
wide street in Shorewood shall be addressed with the final plan submittal.
e.The developer is required to obtain any necessary permits from the Metropolitan Council
(sewer connection permit) and the City of Shorewood (work in right-of-way permit) and
the street must be restored.
f.The septic tank and mound system that services 3530 Highway 7 is within the project
boundaries. These items must be removed and disposed of at an approved facility in
conjunction with the site improvements as proposed.
g.Based on the proposed preliminary plan the developer must provide a sanitary sewer
service to 3530 Highway 7. The developer shall ensure that sewer service to 3530
Highway 7 is maintained throughout construction, which will involve pumping the septic
tank after the septic mound is removed and before a sewer service is installed to serve the
property.
h.Water main for the project will be directionally bored under Highway 7 and will wet tap
into the existing 12-inch trunk water main on the south side of Highway 7. A portion of
this water main extension lies on 3520 Highway 7; the developer must acquire the
necessary easement prior to final plat submittal. The easement must be 20 feet wide
centered on the pipe.
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i.Water main will extend between Lot 5, Block 1 and the tot lot to the existing water main
in the southwest corner of 3751 62nd Street. The water main alignment shown on the
utility plan is not within the existing easement; therefore, the developer must acquire the
easement necessary to install this water main prior to final plat submittal. The easement
must be 20 feet wide centered on the pipe.
j.A water main interconnect will be required to the Shorewood water main at 62nd Street
and Strawberry Lane.
k.The developer proposes to extend 6-inch water main to the east to provide service to
3520 and 3030 Highway 7. The developer must acquire the necessary easements to
complete this work.
l.All existing and proposed off-site drainage and utility easements must be referenced
accordingly.
m.Existing off-site easements must be referenced by document number or the plat in which
they were dedicated.
n.Public utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's
latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed construction plans
and specifications must be submitted at time of final plat.
7.Water Resources Coordinator Conditions:
a.Show the extent of the shoreland overlay district for Lake Minnewashta on the plan set
before final plat approval.
b.The applicant must demonstrate the extent of tree preservation for stormwater volume
reduction credit by overlaying grading limits on a current aerial photograph before final
plat approval.
c.The applicant must recalculate the volume reduction credit from new tree plantings
without the use of ornamental trees before final plat approval. The current best
information is that elevation is at least 969.5 to approximately 972.
d.The filtration feature shall be moved so that the bounce within the basin remains entirely
within the outlot before final plat approval.
e.A homeowners association shall be created and shall be responsible for the maintenance
of the filtration feature. The outlet pipe shall be the responsibility of the city.
f.An operations and maintenance manual shall be developed for the filtration feature
indicating how the HOA will maintain the feature and assure its proper function.
g.The landscape plan shall be updated to include the planting schedule for the infiltration
basin and the outlots and to provide shrubs or other buffering measures between the rear
yard lines and the filtration feature before final plat approval.
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h.The pond in Outlot A shall be redesigned such that the likely seasonally high water table
is at or below the modeled normal water level.
i.Additional hydrogeological data provided and attested to by a licensed professional in
hydrogeology or similar may be used to show that the above condition is met.
j.All recommendations relating to subgrade improvements, preparations and drainage as
well as dewatering and drainage control from the March 3, 2014 Braun report shall be
implemented.
k.The swale behind lots 4 through 10 of Block 2 shall have a drain tile installed as part of
the site grading and utility installation. This shall be included before final plat approval.
l.Environmental manholes or 4-foot sump manholes with SAFL baffles shall be installed at
CBMH1 and CBMH3.
m.A concerted effort shall be made to combine the outfall into the Pond in Outlot A such
that there is only one outfall. If it is not feasible from an engineering standpoint, then
documentation supporting this assertion shall be provided to city staff prior to final plat
approval.
n.A comprehensive, standalone SWPPP document with all elements required by Part III of
the NPDES construction permit shall be prepared and submitted to the City for review
and comment before final plat approval.
o.Surface Water Management connection charges are estimated to be $84,146.45. This
connection charge will be due at the time of final plat.
p.In the event that wetland characteristics are observed on the site during field visits during
the growing season, steps will need to be taken to assure compliance with the MN
Wetland Conservation Act, the Federal Clean Water Act and other applicable federal,
state and local regulations.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman Laufenburger commented on the District 112 Foundation
banquet he attended on the Mayor’s behalf. Mayor Furlong commented on his presentation to the Buy
Chanhassen group.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Laurie Hokkanen informed residents they could follow city
items via the City’s Twitter account, thanked residents who gave blood last Wednesday, informed council
members of a Buy Chanhassen luncheon on Tuesday where Joel Johnson will be speaking, invited
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council members to attend a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon breakfast event on Saturday May 10for
Chanhassen and Eden Prairie students entering the military after high school, and noted that registration is
open for summer park and rec programs.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilman Laufenburger commented and thanked Kate
Aanenson for the Planning Commission 2013 Year in Review and historical data.
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Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The City Council meeting was
adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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