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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22, 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 Laufenburger, Councilwoman Ernst,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman McDonald
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman,
Meghan Gess, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Geoff & Chris Olson 402 Cimarron Circle
Larry J. Anderson 400 Cimarron Circle
Katie & Jennifer Olson 7405 Chippewa Trail
Marlene Bentz 8596 Powers Place
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Jason Biederwolf, Homestead Partners 525 15 Avenue So., Hopkins
Solvei Wilmot 7101 Shawnee Lane
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong welcome everybody to the meeting before announcing
that the City of Chanhassen had been recognized by the International County and City Management
Association (IMCA) with it’s 2014 Voice of the People’s Award for Excellence in four categories: Built
Environment, Natural Environment, Recreation and Wellness, and Safety. Mayor Furlong, along with
Meghan Gess, Recreation Supervisor for the City, handed out the 2014 Teen Volunteer Recognition
Certificates to the following teens: Abbey Hamann. Eric Benson. Emily Saurer. Laura Price. Thomas
Price. Anne Murphy. David Hodel. Quinn O’Connor. Mariah Aker. Blake Wosje. Kelly Klingelhutz.
Luther Wilmot.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Laufenburger 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 September 8, 2014
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated September 2, 2014
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated August 26, 2014
4. Approval of Conditional Use Permit for Cell Tower, 2290 Lyman Boulevard, American Tower
Company
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5. Preserve at Bluff Creek 6 Addition:
a. Final Plat Approval
b. Approval of Development Contract and Plans and Specifications
6. Award of Quote: Concrete Work Associated with Neighborhood Picnic Shelters for Sugarbush,
Stone Creek and Roundhouse Parks.
City Council Summary – September 22, 2014
7. Approval of Fireworks Display Permit, Pyrotechnic Display Fireworks, Chanhassen High School
Homecoming, September 26
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT FOR KERBER POND PARK,
GEOFF OLSON, TROOP 330.
Geoff Olson presented a power point presentation describing his Eagle Scout project proposed for Kerber
Pond Park. Councilman Laufenburger asked for clarification on what caused the erosion and if the bench
will have a nameplate identifying that he completed the project. Todd Hoffman verified that there would
be a nameplate on the bench. Mayor Furlong asked about the number of volunteers and how much time it
will take to complete the project.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the City Council approve the
Eagle Scout project and budget proposed by Geoff Olson for Kerber Pond Park. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Jeff Enevold was not present at the meeting to provide an update. Chief Don Johnson provided
updates on staffing, year to date calls for service, breakdown on the types of calls for service,
comprehensive medical evaluations for all fire fighters, structure fires, and the schedule of events for Fire
Prevention Week and the Fire Department’s Open House on October 12th.
VISTAS AT BENTZ FARM, 7280 & 7300 GALPIN BOULEVARD, APPLICANT: HOMESTEAD
PARTNERS, INC: REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL ESTATE (A2) TO
RESIDENTIAL-LOW & MEDIUM DENSITY (RLM); CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW DEVELOPMENT IN THE BLUFF CREEK CORRIDOR; AND PRELIMINARY PLAT
WITH VARIANCES CREATING 15 LOTS, 4 OUTLOTS AND PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON
APPROXIMATELY 19 ACRES.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor Furlong
asked for clarification of the utilities and road connection associated with the ghost plat to the north.
Councilman Laufenburger asked about a Bluff Creek trail connection.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council approve
rezoning of the property from Agricultural Estate (A-2) to Residential-Low & Medium Density
(RLM); a Conditional Use Permit to permit development within the Bluff Creek Corridor; and
Preliminary Plat approval for 15 lots, 4 outlots and public right of way with Variances for the use of a
private street for a single-family detached subdivision subject to the following conditions, and adopts
the Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
Rezoning
1. The rezoning shall apply only to the platted lots within Vistas at Bentz Farms and exclude the outlots.
Conditional Use Permit
2. Dedicate Outlot A to the City as permanent open space.
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City Council Summary – September 22, 2014
Subdivision
Building Official Conditions
1.
Provide a 1:200 “clean” plat drawing.
2.
Demolition permits are required for the removal of any existing structures.
3.
Buildings may be required to be designed by an architect and/or engineer as determined by the
Building Official.
4.
A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before permits can
be issued.
5.
Retaining walls over four feet high require a permit and must be designed by a professional engineer.
6.
Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
7.
The applicant and/or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to
discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Engineering Conditions
1. The developer shall update the title search for this property and find the documentation for the
roadway easement on Parcel 2.
2. The final plan submittal must show the proposed elevation at the proposed building corners.
3. Proposed lots shall be graded to drain away from building locations.
4. The grading plan must show proposed elevations at the center of the proposed driveway at the curb
line.
5. The lowest building opening for properties adjacent to an Emergency Over-Flow (EOF) must be a
minimum of 1 foot above the EOF elevation.
6. The plans must identify proposed stockpile areas.
7. The retaining wall must be designed by a professional engineer registered in the state of Minnesota.
8. The following materials are prohibited for retaining wall construction: smooth face, poured in place
concrete (stamped or patterned is acceptable), masonry, railroad ties and timber. Walls taller than 6
feet shall not be constructed with boulder rock.
9. A Homeowners Association (HOA) must be created to take ownership and maintenance
responsibility of the retaining wall and any drain tile that will cross property lines.
10. Curb and gutter are required for the private street.
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City Council Summary – September 22, 2014
11. The engineering department’s preference would be to remove the farm drives and the culverts
underneath them. The developer’s engineer shall work with Carver County staff to accomplish this.
12. The proposed watermain pipe shall by C900.
13. An assessment for the Lake Ann Interceptor improvements from 2003 is outstanding for this property.
The principal of $187.50 must be paid or reassessed to the individual lots at the time of final plat.
14. An assessment for water and sewer improvements from 2002 is outstanding. The principal of
$38,922.00 must be paid or reassessed to the individual lots at the time of final plat.
15. Water and sewer partial hook-ups are due at the time of final plat. The partial hook-up fees will be
assessed at the rate in effect at that time.
Fire Marshal Conditions
1.A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
2.Prior to combustible construction, fire hydrants must be made serviceable.
3.Temporary street signs shall be installed prior to and during construction.
4.Prior to combustible construction, fire apparatus access roads capable of supporting the
weight of fire apparatus shall be made serviceable.
5.No burning permits will be issued for trees, brush that is removed.
6.The center island in the proposed cul du sac is not allowed.
7.Submit proposed private street name to Chanhassen Fire Marshal and Building Official for
review and approval.
8.An additional fire hydrant will be required at the northwest corner of Galpin Boulevard and
Fawn Hill Road.
9.“No Parking Fire Lane” signs will be required on the east side of the private
drive/road. Spacing shall be 75 feet, wording on both sides of posts. Contact Chanhassen
Fire Marshal for more information if needed.
Natural Resource Specialist Conditions
1. Tree protection fencing will be required around any preserved trees. It shall be installed prior to
grading.
2. Tree preservation fencing shall be installed at the dripline around tree #432. The applicant shall
revise the grading plan to show no grading within a 20’ diameter around the trunk of the tree, with the
exception of the street installation to the west of the tree.
3. The applicant shall remove all hazard and diseased trees in the bufferyard area prior to final
acceptance of the completed development.
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City Council Summary – September 22, 2014
4. Each lot shall have a minimum of three trees planted, at least one of those trees must be in the front
yard.
5. In the plant schedule, the applicant should correct Picea abies as Norway spruce, not Norway pine.
Parks Conditions
1. Full park fees in lieu of additional parkland dedication and/or trail construction shall be collected at the
time of final plat recording.
Planning Conditions
1. The applicant needs to calculate the lot areas of Lots 1 through 4 excluding the lot area encompassed
within the private street easement.
2. Lots within the development are limited to single-family detached homes.
3. The applicant shall work with the Carver County Historical Society to create and install a historic
marker or plaque for the property commemorating the Lyman Farm.
4. Unless the property to the northwest is combined with the property to the north of this development as
a zoning lot, which is ghost platted in conjunction with this plat, the developer will be required to
show how to this parcel will be accessed and developed.
Water Resource Specialist Conditions
1. The developer’s engineer shall work with staff to provide more clear and concise demarcation of the
Bluff Creek Overlay District and the setback from the Bluff Creek Overlay District.
2. The Bluff Creek Overlay District boundary shall be demarcated with appropriate signage at all points
of intersection with lot lines and at all major angle points. This signage shall be show on the plat, site
plan and erosion control plan.
3. All signage for the Bluff Creek Overlay District shall be installed prior to any earth-disturbing
activity unless otherwise approved by the City in writing.
4. That portion of the Bluff Creek Overlay District and applicable setback disturbed for site grading
shall be vegetated in native vegetation and a planting plan and schedule shall be provided.
5. Outlot A shall be dedicated to the City.
6. The swale behind Lots 13 and 14 shall have a drain tile installed as part of the site grading and utility
installation. This shall be included before final plat approval.
7. The pond designs shall include either the installation of forebays as described in the City’s Surface
Water Management Plan or provide for the installation of environmental manholes or four-foot or
deeper sump manholes with a SAFL baffle at CBMH A2 and B2.
8. The filtration bench shall be lined with an impervious geotextile fabric to prevent intrusion of ground
water into the trench and due to the lack of adequate separation to water table.
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City Council Summary – September 22, 2014
9. A comprehensive, stand-alone 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.
10. The applicant must demonstrate the infeasibility of alternate methods of volume reduction to justify
the absence of any volume reducing management practices as is currently proposed before final plat
approval.
11. The applicant must comply with the requirements of all other jurisdictional agencies with authority
over the project area.
12. Surface Water Management connection charges are estimated to be $57,136.00. This connection
charge will be due at the time of final plat.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilman Laufenburger discussed his participation in an event
sponsored by Carver County and Chanhassen Historical Societies at the old St. Hubert’s church which
culminated with an re-enactment of an 1860’s ballgame at Storm/Red Birds Stadium.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt noted that a Chanhassen company, Berquist
Companies was sold to Hinkle AG and Company. Mayor Furlong thanked city staff for organizing the
trolley tour of projects throughout the city.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ernst 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 7:40 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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