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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 25, 2005
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 Lundquist, Councilman
Labatt, Councilwoman Tjornhom and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Roger Knutson, Kate Aanenson, Jill Sinclair,
Paul Oehme, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Deborah Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Janet Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong welcomed the audience and people watching at home. The agenda was modified
to include item F, the Arbor Day Proclamation under the consent agenda for approval.
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION AND INVITATION TO ARBOR DAY EVENTS ON
SATURDAY, MAY 7.
Mayor Furlong read the Arbor Day Proclamation inviting the public to the city’s Arbor Day
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festivities on Saturday, May 7 at the Chanhassen Library and City Center Park.
PRESENTATION OF ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS.
Mayor Furlong, along with Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist and Ron Olson from
the Environmental Commission, recognized the following winners of the Arbor Day Poster
Contest: Caroline Morgan, Bob Pohlen, Sierra Tomassoni, Danielle Magnuson, Paige Haller and
Allie Vreeman. Lauren Kohler was the grand prize winner.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO OUTGOING
COMMISSION MEMBERS, RICH SLAGLE, STEVE LILLEHAUG, CRAIG
CLAYBAUGH, AND DEBORAH YUNGNER.
Mayor Furlong presented Certificates of Appreciation to Planning Commission members Steve
Lillehaug and Craig Claybaugh, and Environmental Commission member Deborah Yungner.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated April 11, 2005
-Board of Review and Equalization Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated April 11, 2005
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated April 11, 2005
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated April 4, 2005
Resolution#2005-43:
b. Call Assessment Hearing for 2005 Street Improvement Project 05-
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e. Fox Den, 6500 Chanhassen Road, 10 Spring, Inc.:
1) Final Plat Approval.
2) Approve Construction Plans & Specifications, Project 05-10.
Resolution#2005-44:
f. Approval of Quit Claim Deed, TH 101 Gap Project/Jesberg
Property.
g. Approval of City Code Amendment to Chapter 20, Article XXXI, Bluff Creek Overlay
District.
i. Arbor Day Proclamation.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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H. FINAL APLAT APPROVAL, HIGHCREST MEADOWS 1, 2, 3 ADDITIONS.
Councilman Peterson pulled this item from the consent agenda to vote against the road
configuration on the plat.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded to approve the final plat for
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Highcrest Meadows 1, 2, 3 Additions (formerly known as Yoberry Farm). All voted in
favor, except Councilman Peterson and Mayor Furlong who opposed, and the motion
carried with a vote of 3 to 2.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Dick Mingo, 7601 Great Plains Boulevard a 47 year resident of Chanhassen and who’s wife is a
Pauly, took issue with the City Council’s action on renaming Pauly Drive to Market Avenue. He
gave a history of the Pauly family arriving in Chanhassen in 1853 and their involvement in the
city. He asked that the City take into consideration using the name of the Pauly family when
developing in the southern part of the city. Bill Jensen with Mediacom gave a power point
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presentation updating the City Council on cable services available in the city. Councilman
Peterson asked for clarification on Mediacom’s plan for providing Hi Definition television and
their subscription trends. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification on something she
heard on TV or read in the paper about a merger with Time Warner. Mr. Jensen stated that was
Comcast and not Mediacom involved in those talks.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sergeant Jim Olson introduced Community Service Officer Chad Steffen and provided his
background information. Mr. Steffen reminded all citizens to clean up after their animals and
dispose of their waste properly, and to keep their dogs either on their leash or on your property
with Invisible Fencing. Sergeant Olson reviewed the sheriff office area report, sheriff office area
citation list, community service officer report, and a copy of some crime alerts that were put out
for March. There will be an article in an upcoming Chanhassen Villager about the traffic squad
car and he gave a reminder on curfew times. Chief Gregg Geske reported on the monthly
numbers for March from the fire department, which continue to be down from the previous year.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 101 GAP MUNICIPAL CONSENT PROJECT 04-06.
Public Present:
Name Address
Al Klingelhutz 8600 Great Plains Boulevard
Victor Vasas MnDot
Lynn Clarkowski MnDot
Scott Pedersen MnDot
Cindy Hanson Niece Eden Prairie
Joe Wellu Eden Prairie
Patricia & Jeff Gorrall 8560 Mission Hills Circle
Roger Gustafson 722 Ashley Drive
Chris Culp Minneapolis
Tom Houston 8520 Great Plains Boulevard
Ken Wencl 8412 Great Plains Boulevard
Tammy Harris 84089 Great Plains Boulevard
Kari Nettesheim 9151 Great Plains Boulevard
Rob & Susan Erickson 513 Mission Hills Drive
Pete Voas 8450 Mission Hills Circle
Susan Christenson 12142 Radisson Road, Blaine
Hungching Chen 8470 Mission Hills Circle
Mike Hidding 8415 Mission Hills Lane
Paul Oehme introduced Lynn Clarkowski, Victor Vasas and Scott Pedersen from MnDot who
presented an overview of the project. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the timing of
this project in conjunction with the construction for 212. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for
clarification on funding. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing.
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Jeff Gorrall, 8460 Million Hills Circle showed pictures of existing houses and berms, and offered
some suggestions for screening. Hungching Chan, 8470 Mission Hills Circle stated general
support for the project but suggested there is potential negative impact to property values and the
quality of life in the neighborhood, i.e. loss of oak trees and wildlife. She also expressed concern
with the speed limit on the roads. Ken Wencl asked MnDot for an approximate start date for
work on the current 101. Dick Mingo, 7601 Great Plains Boulevard asked about the exit from the
new 212 into Chanhassen. Mike Hidding, 8415 Mission Hills Lane reviewed the petition he had
signed by 97% of the residents in Mission Hills district asking to reduce the speed on Mission
Hills Lane to 25 miles per hour. He also suggested to install a slow, children at play sign to face
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the northbound traffic on Mission Hills Lane as they turn off of 86, the curve off Mission Hills
Lane and continue the sidewalk connection to the bike path adjacent to Trunk Highway 101, and
to create a sound barrier with newly planted trees on the east side of Trunk Highway 101 from
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86 Street to the wetland area. Joe Wellu, a real estate agent with Remax, representing his
clients the Gorrall’s, reiterated the importance of the berm in relation to the property values of
the homes in that area. Mayor Furlong closed the public hearing. Roger Gustafson, Carver
County Engineer stated he was anxious to move this item through their review process and onto
the County Board to enter into the agreement to make this happen. No action was needed on
this item other than taking public comment.
HIDDEN CREEK MEADOWS; CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SUBDIVIDING 19.2
ACRES INTO A 21 LOT SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES; A
WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT TO ALLOW CROSSING A CREEK AND
WETLAND WITH A PUBLIC STREET; LOCATED AT THE ENDS OF PIPEWOOD
LANE AND CARTWAY LANE, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7, APPLICANT D & G OF
CHANHASSEN, LLC; PLANNING CASE 04-31.
Public Present:
Name Address
Perry Ryan Excelsior
Dean Carlson Eden Prairie
Cindy Gee 4001 Aster Trail
Jenni & Peter Thomsen 4001 Aster Trail
Jeff & Lisa Jewison 3842 Meadow Court
John & Dale Collins Glencoe
Kathy Schurdevin 3921 Aster Trail
Don Rodriguez 700 Shadyview Lane, Plymouth
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification on the secondary access road. Mayor Furlong
asked for clarification on the landscaping being recommended at the end of the cul-de-sac. The
applicant, Dean Carlson with D&G of Chanhassen stated they were pleased with the plat and was
present to answer any questions. Mayor Furlong opened the meeting for public comment. Jenni
Thomsen, 4001 Aster Trail asked what action will be taken to protect the trees in Outlot B. Jeff
Jewison, 3842 Meadow Court asked to have the term double frontage defined. Debbie Lloyd,
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7302 Laredo Drive expressed concern with the fact that there isn’t a standard for double frontage
lots in the city.
Councilman Labatt moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that the City Council approve
preliminary platfor a subdivision with a variance for a flag lot, plans prepared by Ryan
Engineering, dated August 20, 2004, revised October 14, 2004 and January 14, 2005, subject
to the following conditions:
1.A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits will be issued.
2.Demolition permits must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the site.
3.Separate sewer and water services must be provided each lot.
4.Retaining walls more than four feet high must be designed by a registered structural engineer
and a building permit must be obtained prior to construction.
5.The sauna on Outlot B must be removed.
6.Outlots A and B shall be dedicated to the City.
7.No burning permits will be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either be
removed from site or chipped.
8.Fire apparatus access roads and water supply for fire protection is required to be installed.
Such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of
construction except when approved alternate methods of protection are provided. Temporary
street signs shall be installed on each street intersection when construction of new roadways
allows passage by vehicles. Pursuant to 2002 Minnesota Fire Code Section 501.4.
9.A 20-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, Qwest, cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure fire
hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen
City Ordinance #9-1.
10.Full park fees shall be collected at the rate in force at the time of final plat for 17 single-
family residential lots.
11.The grading on Lots 10-12, Block 2 shall be revised to avoid grading within the wetland.
12.The applicant shall create a five-year maintenance and monitoring plan for new wetland
construction to ensure proposed wetland functions and values are obtained and non-native
vegetation does not encroach into the mitigation area. The monitoring plan shall include the
preparation of annual reports as required by the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act.
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13.Wetland buffer widths of 16.5 feet to 20.0 feet shall be maintained around all wetlands on-
site. All structures shall maintain a 40-foot setback from wetland buffer edge. Wetland
buffers and wetland buffer setbacks shall be shown on the grading plan. Wetland buffer areas
shall be preserved, surveyed and signed in accordance with the City’s wetland ordinance. The
applicant shall install wetland buffer edge signs, under the direction of City staff, before
construction begins and will pay the City $20 per sign.
14.The applicant shall develop detailed plans (including an erosion and sediment control plan)
for the installation of the culvert at Pipewood Lane. A winter installation of this culvert is
preferable. A professionally engineered temporary diversion of the stream through a stable
channel during culvert installation is an acceptable alternative.
15.The applicant shall demonstrate that the installation of the 42” proposed culvert at Pipewood
Lane will not cause water to back up through the existing 4’ by 6’ culvert under Highway 7
to the south side of Highway 7 in 10 and 100-year storms.
16.All structures shall maintain a minimum 50-foot setback from the ordinary high water level
of the creek.
17.The applicant shall submit calculations to ensure that the pond is sufficient to provide water
quality treatment to NURP standards for storm water from the development.
18.The proposed storm water pond shall be designed to accommodate storm water from the
upstream areas of the MC-A2.6 subwatershed.
19.Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All
exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year-round,
according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Time
(maximum time an area can remain unvegetated
Type of Slope
when area is not actively being worked)
Steeper than 3:1 7 Days
10:1 to 3:1 14 Days
Flatter than 10:1 21 Days
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, any exposed soil
areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter
system, storm sewer inlet temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other man made systems
that discharge to a surface water.
20.Daily scraping and sweeping of public streets shall be completed anytime construction site
soil, mud, silt or rock is tracked or washed onto paved surfaces or streets that would allow
tracked materials or residuals of that material to enter the storm water conveyance system.
21.At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee due payable to the City at the time of final plat
recording is $45,348.
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22.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
(e.g., Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, United
States Army Corps of Engineers) and comply with their conditions of approval.
23.Prior to final plat approval, a professional civil engineer registered in the State of Minnesota
must sign all plans.
24.Prior to final platting, storm sewer design data with a drainage map will need to be submitted
for staff review. The storm sewer will have to be designed for a 10-year, 24-hour storm
event. The pond is required to be designed to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP)
standards. Drainage and utility easements will need to be dedicated on the final plat over the
public storm drainage system including ponds, drainage swales, and wetlands up to the 100-
year flood level. The minimum utility easement width shall be 20 feet wide.
25.Type II silt fence must be used adjacent to all ponds and wetlands. In addition, an erosion
control blanket is required for the steep slopes along the north property line of the site. The
applicant should be aware that any off-site grading would require an easement from the
appropriate property owner.
26.The remaining utility assessment due payable to the City at the time of final plat recording is
$25,477.05. In addition, the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges will be applicable for
each of the new lots. The 2005 trunk utility hookup charges are $1,458 per unit for sanitary
sewer and $2,955 per unit for water. Each of these charges is based on the number of SAC
units calculated by the Metropolitan Council.
27.Public utility improvements will be required to be constructed in accordance with the City’s
latest editions of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed construction plans and
specifications will be required at the time of final platting. The applicant will also be
required to enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary financial
security in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the
improvements and the conditions of final plat approval. Permits from the appropriate
regulatory agencies must be obtained, including but not limited to the MPCA, MNDOT,
Department of Health, etc.
28.Show all of the existing and proposed easements on the plans.
29.Show all of the existing utilities on the plans.
30.The proposed development is required to meet the existing storm water runoff rates for the
10- and 100-year, 24-hour storm events.
31.The walk-out elevation of the proposed homes must be a minimum of 3 feet higher than the
adjacent pond or wetland high-water-level.
32.Show the proposed storm manhole rim and invert elevations on the utility plan.
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33.Show all emergency overflow elevations on the grading plan.
34.The existing temporary pavement turnaround for Pipewood Lane just south of this site must
be removed when Pipewood Lane is extended. Any disturbed area must be sodded and
restored.
35.The retaining wall in the rearyard of Lot 7, Block 1 must be 20 feet off the back of the
building pad.
36.Revise the rearyard grading of Lot 9, Block 1 to prevent trapping water behind the curb.
Either a catch basin will need to be added or the area will have to be re-graded with a
minimum slope of 2% to drain from the rearyard to the street.
37.The existing gravel road known as Cartway Lane must be connected to the proposed cul-de-
sac at the eastern border of the site.
38.The existing culvert across the street from Lot 9, Block 2 be connected to the storm sewer for
Pipewood Lane.
39.A minimum of two overstory trees shall be required in the front yard setback area of each lot.
40.Tree protection fencing is required around all trees proposed to be saved. Any tree lost will be
replaced at a rate of 2:1 diameter inches.
41.The applicant shall confirm the tree canopy coverage and preservation calculations. A total of
193 trees will be required to be planted unless otherwise noted.
42.The following trees are required on each lot as shown on the landscape plan dated 1/14/05:
Lot Front yard Rear yard
Lot 1, Block 1 2 6
Lot 2, Block 1 2 3
Lot 3, Block 1 2 3
Lot 4, Block 1 2 3
Lot 5, Block 1 2 3
Lot 6, Block 1 2 4
Lot 7, Block 1 2 5
Lot 8, Block 1 2 6
Lot 9, Block 1 2 2
Lot 1, Block 2 2 4, 3 side yard
Lot 2, Block 2 2 2
Lot 3, Block 2 2 4
Lot 4, Block 2 2 2
Lot 5, Block 2 2 2
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Lot Front yard Rear yard
Lot 6, Block 2 2 2
Lot 7, Block 2 2 4
Lot 8, Block 2 2 3
Lot 9, Block 2 2 4
Lot 10, Block 2 2 4
Lot 11, Block 2 2 5
Lot 12, Block 2 2 1
Outlot A 30
(buffer plantings included in total)
Outlot B 9
43.A landscape plan with a plant schedule that specifies the proposed quantities of each species
shall be submitted to the city prior to final plat approval.
44.The developer shall responsible for planting any trees located in the rear or side yards as shown
on the landscape plan dated 1/14/05.
45.The applicant shall plant only species adaptable to wet sites near the wetland boundary edge.
46.Tree preservation fencing shall be installed at the dripline of the tree saved on Lot 6, Block 2
prior to any grading.
47.Any plantings occurring on Outlots A or B be field located and no existing vegetation shall be
removed or compromised for the planting of new trees.
48.
The applicant shall install landscaping at the end of the Pipewood Lane and along the east
boundary of Lot 12, Block 2 around the cul-de-sac. Evergreens and ornamentals shall be
installed so as to reduce headlight glare and buffer views of the street from the existing homes.
A minimum of 9 evergreens and 3 ornamentals shall be planted along the cul-de-sac and along
the east side of the flag lot maintaining planting density of the cul-de-sac along the east
border.
49.The applicant shall remove Colorado blue spruce from the plant schedule and replace it with
white fir or a species of pine.
50.The grading limits shown on the grading plan for Lot 2, Block 2, shall remain as is and the
developer shall adapt to the existing plan as necessary to preserve a small group of maples
12” and larger.
51.Temporary rock fords should not be used; and crossing the stream with flowing water and no
established stable crossing must be avoided. No work shall take place in the creek between
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the dates of March 15 to June 15 to minimize sediment impacts to spawning fish species.
52.MN DOT category 3 erosion blanket and seed should be applied to exposed creek slopes
near / around Pipewood Lane within 24 hours of final grade.
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53.Following stormwater inlet installation Wimco-type (or equal) inlet sediment controls should
be installed and regularly maintained.
54.Following street and utility installation, Chanhassen-specification Type-1 silt fence or other
approved perimeter sediment control is needed for all positive slopes curbside.
55.The silt fence proposed across the existing and proposed Pipewood Lane is not practical due
to site access needs.”
56. The applicant will work with staff to resolve the access issues on Cartway Lane.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Labatt moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that the City Council approve
Wetland Alteration Permitplans prepared by Ryan Engineering, dated August 20, 2004,
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revised October 14, 2004 and January 14, 2005, subject to the following conditions:
1.The grading on Lots 10-12, Block 2 shall be revised to avoid grading within the wetland.
2.The applicant shall submit a five-year maintenance and monitoring plan for new wetland
construction to ensure proposed wetland functions and values are obtained and non-native
vegetation does not encroach into the mitigation area. The monitoring plan shall include the
preparation of annual reports as required by the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act.
3.Wetland buffer widths of 16.5 feet to 20.0 feet shall be maintained around all wetlands on-
site. All structures shall maintain a 40-foot setback from wetland buffer edge. Wetland
buffers and wetland buffer setbacks shall be shown on the grading plan. Wetland buffer areas
shall be preserved, surveyed and signed in accordance with the City’s wetland ordinance. The
applicant shall install wetland buffer edge signs, under the direction of City staff, before
construction begins and will pay the City $20 per sign.
4.Drainage and utility easements shall be provided over all existing wetlands, wetland
mitigation areas, and storm water infrastructure. Easements shall be at least 20 feet in width
to allow access for inspection and maintenance.
5.Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All
exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year-round,
according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Time
(maximum time an area can remain unvegetated
Type of Slope
when area is not actively being worked)
Steeper than 3:1 7 Days
10:1 to 3:1 14 Days
Flatter than 10:1 21 Days
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These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, any exposed soil
areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter
system, storm sewer inlet temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other man made systems
that discharge to a surface water.
6.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
(e.g., Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, United
States Army Corps of Engineers) and comply with their conditions of approval.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
SITE PLAN AND SUBDIVISION APPROVAL, EAST WATER TREATMENT PLANT;
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LOCATED AT THE END OF WEST 79 STREET BETWEEN HIGHWAY 5 AND
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Jim
Norton and Jay Whittaker with SEH presented the 90% update. Councilman Lundquist asked for
an update on what changes had occurred between the 60% and 90% review. Mayor Furlong
opened the meeting for public comments. Kari Nettesheim, 9151 Great Plains Boulevard asked
that the wire element of the pedestrian bridge not be incorporated into the building and asked for
clarification of the trail circulation. Dick Mingo asked what the city plans to do with the extra
lot.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that the City Council approve
the Land Use Amendment from Parks and Open Space to Commercial contingent upon
Metropolitan Council review. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that the City Council approve
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the preliminary plat for Gateway East 2 Addition creating two lots and one outlot, plans
prepared by Hanson, Thorp, Pellinen, Olson, Inc. dated February 9, 2005, revised
February 26, 2005, based on the findings of fact attached to this report and subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant is required to meet the existing site runoff rates for the 10 year and 100
year, 24 hour storm events. The proposed pond must be designed to National Urban
Runoff Program (NURP) standards.
2. The storm sewer must be designed for a 10 year, 24 hour storm event. Submit storm
sewer sizing calculations and drainage map prior to final plat for staff review and
approval.
3. Drainage and utility easements must be dedicated on the final plat over the public storm
drainage system including ponds, drainage swales, and wetlands up to the 100 year flood
level. The minimum easement width must be 20 feet wide.
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4. An access easement for the benefit of Lot 2 shall be recorded across Lot 1.
5. Submit a separate site plan, grading/drainage/erosion control plan and utility plan.
6. Pedestrian ramps per City Detail Plate No. 5215 are required at the street crossing of the
proposed trail.
7. On the grading plan:
a. Show all existing and proposed easements.
b. Show the benchmark used for the site survey.
c. Show all proposed contour lines in bold.
d. Show the emergency overflow elevation from the proposed pond.
e. Show all proposed contours on the north side of the proposed trail and on Lot 2.
f. Do not show the proposed sanitary/water lines on the grading plan.
g. Show the proposed storm sewer to/from the pond.
8. On the site plan show the dimensions for street width, cul-de-sac radius, parking stalls,
trail, etc.
9. On the utility plan:
a. Show all existing and proposed utilities.
b. Show the proposed rim and invert elevations for all sanitary and storm sewer.
10. The proposed retaining wall along the north side of the backwash tanks will require a
building permit from the City’s Building Department.
11. Proposed erosion control must be developed in accordance with the City’s Best
Management Practice Handbook (BMPH). Staff recommends that Type I silt fence be
used along the entire south and west construction limits. A rock construction entrance,
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per City Detail Plate No. 5301 must be added to the plans off of existing West 79 Street.
In addition, tree preservation fencing must be installed at the limits of tree removal. All
disturbed areas, as a result of construction, must be seeded and mulched or sodded
immediately after grading to minimize erosion. Any off site grading will require an
easement from the appropriate property owner.
12. All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City
of Chanhassen’s latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed
construction plans, including plan and profile drawings of the proposed utilities, are
required to be submitted at the time of final plat.
13. Additional signage shall be installed alerting motorists to the blind approach near the
existing Hanus Building just west of the site.
14. The applicant shall work with the watershed district to provide regional water quality
infrastructure on this site.
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15. The flow path and velocity of the water from the flared end sections to the storm water
shall be evaluated.
16. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) encompassing an erosion and
sediment control plan shall be developed for the site.
17. Temporary and permanent erosion control plans and details shall be developed.
18. Erosion control blanket shall be applied to the storm water pond and any disturbed areas
between the flared end sections and the pond, as well as on any slopes greater than or
equal to 3:1.
19. Energy dissipation shall be provided at the flared end sections.
20. All exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year
round, according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope Time
Steeper than 3:1 7 days (Maximum time an area can
10:1 to 3:1 14 days remain open when the area
Flatter than 10:1 21 days is not actively being worked.)
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes and any
exposed soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a
curb and gutter system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other
natural or man made systems that discharge to a surface water.
21. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and
street sweeping as needed.
22. Inlet protection shall be provided following installation. Wimco-type inlet controls are
recommended.
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23. A rock construction entrance shall be provided from the site to West 79 Street.
24. Chanhassen Type I silt fence shall be installed around the south and east sides of the site.
25. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
(e.g., Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for dewatering), Minnesota
Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Transportation), and comply with their
conditions of approval.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that the City Council approve
Site Plan Review for a 12,500 square foot building for a water treatment plant and an 8,100
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square foot back wash tank on Lot 1, Block 1, Gateway East 2 Addition, including the
landscaping plan prepared by the applicant, based on the findings of fact attached to this
report and subject to the following conditions:
1. Tree protection fencing will be required at the edge of grading limits in the southwest
corner of the property prior to any grading.
2. Staff will coordinate the transplanting of any existing maples prior to construction.
3. City staff and the water treatment plant consultants will research and determine if
alternative ground covers can be used over the underground tanks.
4. Where appropriate, seeding will replace sod with the exception of along the curb line,
trails and adjacent to the building.
5. The building must be protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
6. The building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the
State of Minnesota.
7. One accessible parking space with an access aisle must be provided.
8. The west wall of the building must be of one hour fire resistive construction as it is
located less than 30 feet from the property line. Openings in this wall must be in
accordance with the building code.
9. The building owner and/or their representatives shall meet with the Inspections Division
to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
10. A site survey must be submitted in conjunction with the building permit application.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.
Public Present:
Name Address
Marcia and Mike Crist 6501 Welsley Court
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report and Park and Recreation Commission update on this
item. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification on any additional costs associated with
the playground equipment. Mayor Furlong asked about resident involvement in the process.
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Mike Crist, 6501 Welsley Court offered to help build wooden benches or trash containers or
whatever is needed. Glenn Stolar on behalf of the Park and Recreation Commission thanked the
City Council for their support. Councilman Lundquist asked staff to clarify the city’s liability if
someone gets hurt while installing the equipment.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that the City Council
approve the purchase of the following four new playgrounds for Chanhassen parks from
Midwest Playscapes, Inc.:
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Chanhassen Hills Park Playground - $39,999.86
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Rice Marsh Lake Park Playground - $39,999.86
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Curry Farms Park Playground - $39,999.86
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North Lotus Lake Park - $44,998.97
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Furlong provided an update that on Friday and Saturday he attended the annual
conference for the Minnesota Association of Mayors. The topic was transportation.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
None.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Mayor Furlong seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted
in favor and the motion carried. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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