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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Mayor Laufenburger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened
with the Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Laufenburger, Councilwoman Tjornhom,
Councilman McDonald, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Chelsea Peterson, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd
Hoffman and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Mike Cohrs 1025 Creekwood
Debra Roesser 1025 Creekwood
Jill Kaiser 10326 Magic Drive, Eden Prairie
Mike Hoagberg, Headwaters Development 17550 Hemlock Avenue, Lakeville
Dave Kirkbrios 2080 Boulder Road
Eric Reiners, Sperides Reiners Architects 4200 West Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington
Keith Matte, SRF Consulting One Carlson Parkway No, #150, Minneapolis
Chapin Hall 14451 Highway 7, Suite 204, Minnetonka
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Robert Boecker 610 West 96 Street
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded
to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated February 9, 2015
2. Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated February 3, 2015
3. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated January 27, 2015
4. Award of Quote for Concrete Work, Neighborhood Park Shelter Project.
Resolution #2015-10:
5. 2015 Street Rehabilitation Project (Kerber Boulevard): Approve
Plans and Specifications
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Resolution #2015-11:
6. Approve No Parking Resolution on West 86 Street from CSAH
101 to Mission Hills Way West.
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Resolution #2015-12:
7. TH 101 (Pioneer Trail to CSAH 61) Improvement Project 14-08:
Resolution Approving Master Contract with MnDOT.
8. Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Approval of Amendment to Chapter 20 of City Code to
Permit the Sale of Wine on Golf Courses located in the Agricultural Estate (A2) District:
Applicant: Mike Cohrs, Bluff Creek Golf Course.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sgt. Peter Anderley asked if
there were any questions on the January numbers before discussing a new law that took effect
August 1, 2014 regarding Narcan which first responders can administer for overdose victims and
provides immunity to people who report the drug overdose. Chief Don Johnson reported on call
numbers and provided updates on training, mutual aid, and equipment. Councilwoman Ryan
publicly acknowledged the excellent rating the fire department continues to receive on the
comment cards.
MISSION HILLS SENIOR LIVING: REQUEST FOR PUD AMENDMENT,
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH VARIANCES FOR A 134-UNIT
SENIOR HOUSING STRUCTURE AND 9 TWIN HOMES (18 INDEPENDENT LIVING
UNITS) ON 8.64 ACRES ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; 8600 GREAT
PLAINS BOULEVARD, OUTLET E, MISSION HILLS); APPLICANT: HEADWATERS
DEVELOPMENT.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Paul
Oehme discussed issues related to access and traffic. Councilman McDonald asked if a traffic
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signal would be warranted at TH 101 and 86 Street. Paul Oehme explained that it would not at
this time. The applicant, Mike Hoagberg, President of Headwaters Development explained the
time and effort that went into presenting this project to the City before introducing his
development team consisting of Ebenezer, and Sperides Reiners Architects. Councilwoman
Ryan asked staff if the applicant had complied with the request for an increase in buffer yard
plantings, traffic safety and encouraged the use of the Rice Marsh Lake trail loop. Mayor
Laufenburger asked for clarification of density transfers, park and trail fees, and the median on
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West 86 Street.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approves the Planned Unit Development amendment in the attached
ordinance for Mission Hills to allow High Density Use on the site and set standards for the
structures as shown below with the following conditions, and adoption of the attached
Findings of Fact:
1.The site must comply with the DNR Shoreland Rules.
2.The site shall comply with the following standards:
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Mission Hills Zoning Standards
a. Intent
The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD mixed density housing zone. The use of the PUD
zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more
sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. Each structure proposed
for development shall proceed through site plan review based on the development standards
outlined below. Except as modified by the Mission Hills standards below, the mixed density
housing development shall comply with the requirements of the R-8, Mixed Medium Density
District. Except as modified by the Mission Hills standards below.
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Lot 1, Block 1, Mission Hills 3 Addition shall comply with the R-12, High Density District.
b. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses within the development shall include the following:
Single Family Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
c. Setbacks
In the PUD standards, the building setback for commercial is 50 feet from any public right-of-
way. The High Density parking setback shall be 35 feet from any public right-of-way and/ or
interior property line. There shall be a buffer separating the residential portion from the High
Density portion of the site. This buffer shall be in the form of a berm and landscaping. The
following setbacks shall be observed:
Residential Residential Commercial
Street High Density Medium Density Parking Parking
Building Setback* Building Setback Setback Setback*
Highway 101 * 50’ 20’ *
Highway 212 * 50’ 20’ *
West 86 th Street * 30’ 20’ *
0’(from commercial) 0’ (from commercial)
Interior Lot Lines 0’ 0’
50’(from residential) 35’ (from residential)
* Setbacks shall be established pursuant to section 20-505 of the Chanhassen City Code.
d. Development Standards Tabulation Box
Minimum Lot Size multi-family units:
Mission Hills: As approved on October 24, 1994 in the Plat of Mission Hills; Mission Hills
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Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 9 Supplemental filed April 10,
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1996; Mission Hills Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 10
Supplemental filed April 10, 1996; Mission Hills Villas, A Condominium, Common Interest
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Community No. 8, 11 Supplemental filed May 7, 1996; and Mission Hills Villas, A
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Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 8, 12 Supplemental filed May 20, 1996;
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Mission Hills 2 Addition: Area: 2,100 square feet
Width: 46 feet
Depth: 47 feet
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Mission Hills 3 Addition: Area: 376,358.4 square feet
Width: 480 feet
Depth: 620 feet
Net Lot Hard Surface
BLOCK USE Density
Area Coverage
Mission Hills 3 rd 152 Multi-Family
8.64 acres 17.5 50%
Addition Units
138 Multi-Family
Block 1, Mission Hills 18 acres 7.66 37%
Units
Block 4, Mission Hills 56 Multi-Family Units 8.92 acres 6.28 43.2%
RESIDENTIAL
1.Building exterior material shall be a combination of prepainted 5-inch aluminum siding and
brick.
2.Arched transoms and soffit returns shall be used over the entries of the one-story units and
horizontal transom windows over the 2 story windows. Introduce some variation among the
buildings through the shape of windows, adding louvers, shifting entry ways, and adding
dormers.
3.Colors used shall be earth tones such as soft gray, creamy white, pearl gray, shell white, etc.).
4.Each unit shall have a minimum of one overstory tree within its front yard.
5.All units shall have access onto an interior street and not 86th Street.
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6.The apartment building located on Lot 1, Block 1, Mission Hills 3 Addition shall:
a.Have pronounced entrance.
b.Insure that all foundation walls are screened by landscaping or retaining walls.
c.Have materials which include masonry, painted siding, and exterior finish and insulation
system (E.I.F.S.) and the structures will have sloped shingle roofs. All elevations that
can be viewed by the public have received equal attention.
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e. Site Landscaping and Screening
The planting plans prepared for the site are intended to create a strong sense of street tree
plantings using overstory deciduous trees such as Summit Ash, Linden, and Sugar Maple.
Highways 101 and 212 will be buffered with a combination of overstory evergreen trees and
ornamental deciduous trees. The outdoor private living areas will be buffered with the use of
evergreen trees. The wetland will be highlighted with the introduction of native wetland species.
In addition, to adhere to the higher quality of development as spelled out in the PUD zone, all
loading areas shall be screened. Each lot for development shall submit a separate landscaping
plan as a part of the site plan review process. Berms of 2 to 3 feet high shall be added along the
Highway 101 and 212 right-of-way. These berms shall be seeded and/or sodded and bushes and
trees shall be planted on them. All disturbed areas within the single family lots shall be seeded
and/or sodded. Two trees with a minimum of a 2½ inch caliper shall be planted within the front
yard setback. These two trees shall consist of one overstory evergreen tree and one ornamental
deciduous tree.
1.All open spaces and non-parking lot surfaces (outlot) shall be landscaped, or covered with
plantings and/or lawn material.
2.Outdoor storage is prohibited.
3.Loading areas shall be screened from public right-of-ways. Wing wall may be required
where deemed appropriate.
4.The Outlot shall be seeded and maintained in a weed free condition in all areas proposed for
future development.
f. Signage
One monument sign along Great Plains Boulevard shall be permitted for Lot 1, Block 1, Mission
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Hills 3 Addition.
1.Monument signage shall be subject to the monument standards in the sign ordinance.
2.Wall signs are permitted on no more than two street frontages. The total of each wall
mounted sign display areas shall not exceed 24 square feet.
3.All signs require a separate permit.
4.The signage will have consistency throughout the development and shall tie the building
materials to be consistent with the signs. Signs shall be an architectural feature, they shall
not be solely mounted on a pole of a foundation.
5.Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials, and heights.
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6.No illuminated signs within Lot 1, Block 1, Mission Hills 3 Additionmay be viewed from
the residential section of the PUD.
7.Only back-lit individual letter signs are permitted.
8.Individual letters may not exceed three feet in height.
9.Only the name and logo of the business occupying the unit will be permitted on the sign.
RESIDENTIAL
One monument identification sign shall be permitted for the residential development. The sign
may not exceed 24 square feet in area and 5 feet in height.
g. Lighting
1.All light fixtures shall be shielded high-pressure sodium or LED fixtures. Light level for site
lighting shall be no more than one-half foot candle at the property line. This does not apply to
street lighting. The maximum height of a residential street light shall not exceed 15 feet.
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Light fixtures within Lot 1, Block 1, Mission Hills 3 Additionshall not exceed 25 feet.
2.Glare, whether direct or reflected, as differentiated from general illumination shall not be
visible beyond the limits of the site from which it originates.
3.Lights shall be on a photoelectric cell to turn them on and off automatically as activated by
yearly conditions.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approves the preliminary plat to replat Outlot E, Mission Hills into Lot 1, Block 1, Mission
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Hills 3 Addition, as shown in plans dated received December 22, 2014, including the
attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation, subject to the following conditions:
Park and Trail Conditions
1.Full park fees in lieu of additional parkland dedication and/or trail construction shall be
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collected as a condition of approval for Lot 1, Block 1, Mission Hills 3 Addition. The park
fees will be collected in full at the rate in force upon final plat submission and approval. Based
upon the current residential park fee rates of $3,800 per apartment dwelling and $5,000 per twin
home dwelling, the total park fees will be $599,200.
Engineering Conditions:
1.The estimated Surface Water Utility fees are $108,921.60. These shall be due with the final
plat.
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2.The applicant must prepare an operations and maintenance manual that provides for the
protection and preservation of the stormwater best management practices (BMPs) to provide
for the designed water quality benefit in perpetuity.
3.The applicant must enter into a maintenance agreement with the City and record that
agreement against the property.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approves the site plan consisting of a 134-unit senior housing apartment and nine twin
homes, Planning Case 2015-01 as shown in plans dated received January 29, 2015, and
including the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation, subject to the following
conditions:
Environmental Resource Conditions:
1.The applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan for approval. The revised plan shall
incorporate increased plantings of evergreens and ornamentals along Highway 101 to provide
additional screening for the twin homes at the north end of the project site in order to met
minimum bufferyard requirements.
Building Official Conditions:
1.The building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State
of Minnesota. A “Code Record” is required (Code Record schematic plans may be same
scale as architectural). For “Code Record” information go to MN Department of Labor and
Industry website: http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/PlanConstruction.asp.
2.Buildings must be protected with automatic fire suppression systems.
3.An accessible route must be provided to buildings, parking facilities, public transportation
stops and all common use facilities.
4.Parking areas, including parking garages, must be provided with accessible parking spaces
dispersed among the various building entrances.
5.Accessible dwelling units must be provided in accordance with Minnesota State Building
Code Chapter 1341.
6.The building owner and/or their representatives should meet with the Inspections Division to
discuss plan review and permit procedures (in particular, type of construction and allowable
area issues must be addressed).
Fire Marshal Conditions:
1.A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
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2.“No Parking Fire Lane” signs and yellow painted curbing will be required. Contact Fire
Marshal for specifics.
3.Street names are required for the main road entering the project and the loop road serving the
twin homes. Street signs shall be installed prior to building construction. Proposed street
names must be submitted to Chanhassen Fire Marshal and Chanhassen Building Official for
review and approval.
4.Fire hydrants shall be installed and made serviceable prior to combustible construction.
5.Prior to combustible construction fire apparatus access roads capable of supporting the
weight of fire apparatus shall be made serviceable.
6.In lieu of a fire lane to the back side of the building, additional fire protection features shall
be provided, including but not limited to Class 1 standpipes installed per Fire Department
requirements.
7.Provide to Chanhassen Fire Marshal radius turn dimensions for accessing the building. The
concern is the center islands for getting fire apparatus to the front doors.
Engineering Conditions:
1.The grading plan must show a spot elevation between the two buildings near Infiltration
Basin No. 5, to show that water will flow away from both structures.
2.Proposed grades at the northwest corner of the western parking lot must be revised so as not
to exceed a 3:1 slope.
3.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.
4.Walls taller than six feet shall not be constructed with boulder rock.
5.Any wall taller than four feet must be designed by a professional engineer licensed in the
State of Minnesota.
6.If a wall is taller than six feet, a fence or other barrier would be required to provide
separation from any drive or walkway within 10 feet.
7.The top and bottom wall elevation must be labeled on the southwestern retaining wall.
8.The plans must show names for these streets.
9.The developer’s engineer must submit documentation that the street pavement meets a 7-ton
design.
10.The plan set shall include turn movements for a fire truck to navigate the medians for entry
access to the main building.
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11.The developer shall incorporate the recommendations from the traffic study into their plan
set.
12.The parking lot aisles must be a minimum of 26 feet wide.
13.Pedestrian ramps shall meet ADA requirements.
14.All water main and sanitary sewer main constructed in this project shall be privately owned
and maintained and must meet the city’s requirements for public utilities.
15.This parcel has paid the city for one water and sanitary service hook-up. All additional units
must pay a water and sanitary service partial hookup fee at the time of final plat.
16.The developer shall work with the Building Department to determine the City SAC and
WAC fees for the main building.
17.All work within the MnDOT right of way must be approved by MnDOT.
18.A full SWPPP meeting all the requirements of the NPDES permit must be provided to the
city for review and approval prior to recording the final plat.
19.The applicant shall evaluate the practicality of implementing, to the “maximum extent
practicable”, volume-reducing practices including re-use.
20.All swales directing surface flows towards surface water features, including but not limited to
storm sewer infrastructure, and off the subject property shall be stabilized within 48 hours of
cessation of grading activities.
21.Erosion control blanket shall include the swales in their entirety.
22.The design of the stormwater BMPs shall follow the guidelines of the MN Stormwater
Manual unless the City Engineer agrees to a deviation for those guidelines.
23.Pretreatment shall be provided for all filtration basins accepting water from driving and
parking surfaces.
24.A planting plan for the filtration features will be required before recording the final plat.
25.It is the applicant’s responsibility to assure that permits are received from all other agencies
with jurisdiction over the project.
26.Topsoil shall meet, at a minimum, MnDOT specification 3877-2 “Loam Topsoil Borrow”.
27.It is the applicant’s responsibility to assure that permits are received from all other agencies
with jurisdiction over the project.
Planning Conditions:
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1.The applicant shall work with staff to improve the screening of the southwesterly portion of
the site through the use of berming and landscaping.
2.All rooftop and ground equipment must be screened from views.
The site is permitted one monument sign facing Great Plains Boulevard. Sign illumination and
design shall comply with ordinance.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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610 WEST 96 STREET: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR AN ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE IN EXCESS OF 1,000 SQUARE FEET ON APPROXIMATELY 4.5
ACRES ZONED AGRICULTURAL ESTATE (A2); APPLICANT/OWNER: ROBERT
AND CHRISTIN BOECKER.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilman McDonald asked for clarification that no building permit had been pulled for
construction of this building addition. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification on what
is being asked to be demolished. Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification on the reason why
the Planning Commission denied this variance request. Representing the applicants, Robert and
Christin Boecker, Attorney Chapin Hall provided background information and outlined the
purpose for the variance request. Councilman McDonald asked Mr. Hall to comment on the fact
that the applicant is adding onto a nonconforming use, citing cabin law as an example and
discussed the number of businesses registered to the Boecker residence. Councilwoman Ryan
asked the applicant to explain why a permit was not pulled initially with the addition. Mayor
Laufenburger asked the applicant what the existing four buildings are used for. After discussion
and comments from council members, the following motion was made.
Mayor Laufenburger moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council affirm the decision of the Planning Commission denying variance request #2014-33
and accepts the Findings of Fact of the Planning Commission; insuring that enforcement of
the building codes are applied to the expansion building that was already put in place; and
if the applicant chooses to return to the council with a variance for a separate building any
fees normally associated with that variance application be waived. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CSAH 61 CORRIDOR: CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO
2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHAPTER 2, LAND USE (LAND USE MAP AND
FIGURES 2-1 AND 2-2.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification that these land use changes would not affect current
businesses. Mayor Laufenburger asked for clarification of the action being requested of the City
Council.
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Resolution #2015-13: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman Campion seconded that
the Chanhassen City Council approves the Land Use Map Amendments within the CSAH
61 Corridor and the corresponding amendments to Figures 2-1 and 2-2 of the Land Use
Element and subject to approval by the Metropolitan Council. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt informed the public that there will
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be an open house on the preliminary design for TH 101 on Wednesday, February 25 at the
Chanhassen Library from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Ryan 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 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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