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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 27, 2014
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to
the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman
Tjornhom, Councilwoman Ernst, and Councilman Laufenburger
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman and Roger Knutson
Mayor Furlong added item number 4 under New Business. Appointment to the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mayor Furlong conducted the swearing in ceremony for Don Johnson
as the first full time Fire Chief for the City of Chanhassen. His wife Renee pinned the badge on him
during the Badge Ceremony. The meeting was recessed at this point for cake.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to approve
the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes dated May 12, 2014.
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated May 6, 2014.
3. Approve Amendment to City Code Concerning Solicitor and Peddler Licenses.
4. Approval of Resolutions Revoking Conditional Use Permits Issued by the City:
Resolution #2014-33:
a. #2003-08, 8170 Mallory Court
Resolution #2014-34:
b. #1997-05, 1905 Stoughton Avenue
Resolution #2014-35:
c. #1984-20, 7300 Galpin Boulevard
5. Deleted.
Resolution #2014-36:
6. Approve Resolution Accepting $500 Donation from KleinBank
Chanhassen for the Senior Center Life-Long Learning Program.
7. Next Steps Learning Center: Approval of Site Plan Review for a 3,000 square foot building
expansion, 1430 Park Court, Lot 1, Block 2, Rome Park; Applicant: Jeremy Spaude.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sergeant Mike Walling provided an
update on Carver County Sheriff Office’s participation in the statewide May Click It or Ticket seat belt
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mobilization program that will run from May 19 through June 1. Councilman Laufenburger asked for
clarification on the change in the law where not wearing your seatbelt became a primary violation. Chief
Don Johnson provided updates on fire fighter orientation, physical agility testing, interviews for new
recruits, calls for service numbers, training, equipment compliance testing, meeting with apartment
complex managers in the city to review severe weather, fire and security issues, and noted there was
nothing to report on the fatality fire.
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BLACK WALNUT ACRES 2 ADDITION; 6260 CHASKA ROAD, OUTLOT A, BLACK
WALNUT ACRES; FAZEL AND SARIKA HARIS: APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT WITH VARIANCES TO SUBDIVIDE 2.4 ACRES INTO
ONE LOT ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor Furlong
clarified that there were no variances associated with this request. Councilwoman Ernst asked for
clarification on the grading plan. The applicants, Fazel and Sarika Haris clarified that the assessments
had been paid in full and that they were working with a surveyor to fulfill drainage conditions.
Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification on the conservation easement with Shorewood.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Laufenburger seconded that the City Council
approve a Preliminary and Final Plat for Black Walnut Acres Second Addition to replat 2.4 acres
into one lot on property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF) and located at 6260 Chaska
Road (Outlot A, Black Walnut Acres), Planning Case 2014-12, as shown in plans dated Received April
4, 2014; adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation; adoption of Resolution 2014-
37, and subject to the following conditions:
Engineering Conditions
1.Before the final plat is recorded the GIS fees must be paid as well as any recording fees not
collected with the final plat application.
2. At the time of final plat all unpaid assessments plus additional accrued interest must be paid
or reassessed.
Environmental Resource Conditions
1.The applicant shall plant one 2½” diameter overstory tree in the front yard.
Building Official Conditions
1. Appropriate permit(s) required for the demolition or moving of any existing structures.
2. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits can be issued.
3. Retaining walls over four feet high require a permit and must be designed by a professional
engineer.
4. Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
Water Resources Coordinator Conditions
1.Prior to any earth-disturbing activities, the applicant shall provide a completed wetland
delineation report and a Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Application for Approval of
Wetland Type and Boundary. Upon concurrence with the delineated boundary, construction
activities may proceed.
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2.Wetland buffer monuments will need to be placed along the wetland buffer consistent with
section 20-411 of Chanhassen City Code.
3.A detailed erosion control plan consistent with Chapter 19 of Chanhassen City Code will be
required with the site plan/building permit application.
Engineering Conditions
1.The developer must submit a soils report to the City indicating the soil conditions,
permeability and slope.
2.The grading plan must show drainage arrows for proposed and existing water flow.
3.The developer’s survey shall show the benchmark location and elevation on the plan.
4.In order to understand the proposed grading, more spot elevations must be added. The plan
needs to show a spot elevation at the center of the driveway at the curb line as well as the
proposed elevation at the corners of the proposed building.
5.The plan shall be revised to show locations of any proposed stockpile areas.
6.The grades must be revised so that no slope is steeper 3:1.
7.The driveway must be revised to have one access from Chaska Road instead of the horse-
shoe driveway shown.
8.The driveway must be outside of the 10-foot sideyard setback from the property line.
9.The services for the proposed house must be directionally bored to the water main and sewer
main located on the south side of Chaska Road.
10.Partial water and sewer hook-up fees are due at the time of final plat.
11.The developer shall make revisions as necessary to address comments from MnDOT and
other stakeholder agencies.
Planning Conditions
1.Approval of the subdivision is contingent upon the applicant dedicating a conservation
easement and restriction over the vacant parcel located in the City of Shorewood to remain as
open space.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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3010 WEST 78 STREET REZONING, NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST 78 STREET AND
HIGHWAY 41, WESTWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH: REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) TO OFFICE/INSTITUTIONAL (OI) OF 1.25 ACRES.
Councilman Laufenburger recused himself from this item due to a conflict of interest. Kate Aanenson
presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor Furlong asked for
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clarification on the difference between the Land Use Designation of Public/Semi-Public and the zoning as
Office/Institutional. Speaking for Westwood Church, Scott Sturm, 1051 Anthony Way, Victoria
explained that with the sale of property to Arbor Cove, this is an administrative clean up in terms of the
legal description. Councilman McDonald asked about the use of the house. City Manager Gerhardt
explained that according to State Statute council should first approve the re-guiding and then the
rezoning. He asked that this item be tabled.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council table action on
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the rezoning of 1.25 acres of property located in the northwest corner of Highway 41 and West 78
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Street (3010 West 78 Street). All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
4 to 0.
DISCUSS FEES FOR GRAVES AT THE CHANHASSEN PIONEER CEMETERY.
Todd Gerhardt
presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Ernst asked how the revenue from the cemetery is
spent. The City Manager suggested council members establish a special fund for the cemetery to track
revenues and expenditures which would require a resolution. Councilman Laufenburger voiced support
for the resident and non-resident fee and establishing a special fund, but suggested looking at such time
when no more revenue is coming in but there are still expenses associated with maintaining the cemetery.
He also brought up the idea of establishing a citizen advisory commission to act as the advisory group to
the decision making body, which in this case would be the City Council. Council members concurred
with the resident and non-resident fees, there was discussion regarding establishing market rates for grave
sites and maintenance costs into the future and directed staff to bring back more information. No action
was needed on this item to table.
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION. Mayor Furlong moved, Councilman
McDonald seconded to appoint Dan Campion to a 3 year term expiring March 31, 2017 to the
Planning Commission. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Furlong extended the City’s thanks and appreciation to the
American Legion for hosting the Memorial Day event. Councilman Laufenburger noted that the home
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opener of the Chanhassen Red Birds was tonight, Friday night, May 30 is the Bountiful Basket Border
Battle, and invited city employees, volunteers, council members and commission members to attend
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Chanhassen Employee Recognition Game on Wednesday, June 4. Councilman McDonald noted that he
thought Mayor Furlong’s speech at the Memorial Day celebration was very good in tying his trip to
Washington into the speech.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided updates on road projects and
detours.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City Council meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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