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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 26, 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 Petersen, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd
Hoffman, Greg Sticha, and Karen Engelhardt
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jacob Fritz 7385 Ben Bow Trail
Bryant Bornhorst 3091 Dartmouth Drive
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: PRESENTATION OF $2,500 DONATION FOR
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, KLEINBANK.
Mayor Laufenburger received a check in the amount of $2,500 from KleinBank as a donation for
the Summer Concert Series.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded that
the City Council approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City
Manager’s recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated May 11, 2015
2. Receive Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated April 28, 2015
3. Item Deleted.
Resolution #2015-32:
4. Approve Resolution of Support for State Funding Grant, Slope
Failure, Gaye Guyton, 10083 Great Plains Boulevard
Resolution #2015-33:
5. Approve Resolution Accepting $2,500 Donation from KleinBank
for Summer Concert Series
6. Move to G(1)
7. Item Deleted
8. Redstone Ridge, 6341 and 6400 Teton, Chris May:
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a. Final Plat Approval
b. Approval of Development Contract
9. Approval of Housing Action Plan
10. Moved to G(2)
11. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Community Bank
Customer Appreciation Night, Chanhassen Rotary Club
12. Approval of Fireworks Display Permit, Lake Minnewashta Fireworks Committee, July 4,
2015, Pyrotechnic Display, Inc.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lt. Eric Kittelson discussed the
Towards Zero Deaths initiative that the sheriff’s office is currently undertaking. Chief Don
Johnson discussed calls for service numbers for April, staffing, training, Lion’s Pancake
Breakfast, Annual Fire Department Banquet, and information about the Fire Marshal’s
investigations, inspections and activities for the month. Chief Don Johnson reviewed the events
that occurred on December 24, 2014 and the people involved with saving a life before Ridgeview
Ambulance handed out Lifesaver Awards. He then reviewed the highlights of Rick Rice’s 31
years of service on the fire department before thanking him as he retires.
There was a short recess at this point in the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: D(6). APPROVE REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM MNDOT’S
2016 METRO MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM FOR POWERS BOULEVARD
AND TH 5 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS.
Paul Oehme reviewed highlights for improvements at the Highway 5 and Powers Boulevard
intersection. Councilwoman Ryan asked if the pedestrian crossing concerns expressed by the
folks at Summerwood were being addressed with this project. Mayor Laufenburger asked staff to
explain how a grant application turns into a project.
Resolution #2015-34: Councilwoman Ryan moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that
the City Council approves a Resolution of Support for a grant application for intersection
improvements at TH 5 and Powers Boulevard (CSAH 17). All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA: D(10). CHILDREN’S LEARNING ADVENTURE, 7750 GALPIN
BOULEVARD: APPROVAL OF REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES
FROM AGRICULTURAL ESTATE (A2) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT-
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RESIDENTIAL(PUD-R), AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 33,000 SQUARE FOOT
CHILDCARE CENTER; APPLICANT: CLA CHANHASSEN, LLC/OWNER:
AMERICANA COMMUNITY BANK.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report update on this item. Speaking as counsel for Children's
Learning Adventure, Peter Coyle with the law firm of Larkin-Hoffman asked to discuss the
exterior crown lighting and signage on the west elevation. Mayor Laufenburger asked for
clarification of what the applicant was requesting. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked about
feedback from the Vasserman Ridge neighborhood and what was presented to the council at the
last meeting regarding lighting. Councilwoman Ryan asked the applicant to speak to the signage
request on the west elevation of the building. Councilman McDonald asked for clarification on
the type and hours for lighting. Councilman Campion asked if there were any other examples of
this type of lighting in the city. Staff discussed the City’s ordinance standards. Mayor
Laufenburger asked for clarification on signage and the motion.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded that the Chanhassen
City Council approves the Planned Unit Development rezoning ordinance, and Site Plan
for a 33,032 square foot building subject to the following conditions of approval and
adoption of the Findings of Fact:
Site Plan:
Building Official
1.A building permit is required prior to construction.
2.The building is required to have an automatic fire-extinguishing system.
3.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
4.Retaining walls over four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and a permit
must be obtained prior to construction.
5.Fenced “playground” areas must be provided with approved, code-compliant exiting systems.
Engineering
1.The proposed access and turn lane on Galpin Boulevard are subject to Carver County’s
review, approval and permitting.
2.An escrow for the trail work and water service connection shall be collected with the site
plan to ensure that the area is restored and functioning properly after one freeze-thaw cycle.
3.A barricade must be installed at the end of the stub located north of the Galpin Boulevard
access.
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4.The developer must contact the city’s construction manager at 952-227-1166 a minimum of
48 hours prior to the wet tap.
5.The developer must obtain any necessary approvals to grade and install improvements within
the Xcel Energy easements on the western and southern portions of the property.
6.The developer shall meet the requirements of the April 9, 2015 review letter from MnDOT.
Environmental Resources Specialist
1.The applicant shall change Chinese elm to Princeton elm and Golden ash to an overstory,
deciduous species selected from the city’s Approved Tree List.
2.The applicant shall revise the plans so that no more than five trees of one species are planted
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in a row along West 78 Street.
3.The applicant shall change the two proposed swamp white oaks along Highway 5 to an
understory species. The proposed Golden ash to be planted at the southeast corner of the
property shall be moved slightly north to further avoid the OHE line.
Fire Marshal
1.A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
2.No burning permits will be issued for tree/brush removal.
3.“No Parking Fire Lane” signs and yellow-painted curbing will be required. Contact the Fire
Marshal for specifics.
4.Twelve-inch address numbers of contrasting color shall be installed on the building side
facing Galpin Boulevard and also on the monument sign at the driveway entrance. The Fire
Marshal must review and approve prior to installation.
Planning
1. The eastern elevation must provide additional windows to meet the 50 percent transparency
requirement or other architectural detailing as outlined in the staff report.
2. The applicant shall provide bicycle parking and storage facilities.
3. Parcel A may be dedicated to the City. Pervious surface credit will be apportioned to Parcel
B.
4. The illuminated sign inside the rotunda can be illuminated from the hours of 6:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. at a maximum of 5,000 Nits. During all other hours the illumination may not
exceed 500 Nits.
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5. The illumination at the top of the band on the rotunda was not submitted as part of the plans
and is not permitted. Lighting shall not be directed skyward.
6. The wall signs are only permitted on Highway 5 and Galpin Boulevard and must comply
with size standards in the city code. The monument sign shall comply with city code.
Separate sign permits are required for signage.
Water Resources Specialist
1.The pond which discharges directly to the wetland shall be used as a temporary basin
throughout the project. A temporary outlet and inlet shall be designed and constructed. This
basin shall be graded to the approved design upon substantial stabilization of the remaining
site. The plans must indicate this requirement.
2.The bioretention area shall be graded last and perimeter control in the form of silt fence with
metal tee posts shall be installed to protect the area from construction traffic and material
storage. A note shall be added to the plan set to this effect.
3.City code requires that six (6”) inches of topsoil be placed on all disturbed areas to be
vegetated unless other engineered soil is to be used such as in bioretention areas. Topsoil
shall be stripped on the site and stockpiled with adequate erosion prevention and sediment
control practices. The plan shall indicate this requirement and demonstrate how this will be
accommodated.
4.Slopes immediately tributary to wetland shall be stabilized within 48 hours of cessation of
earthwork activities. The slope must be stabilized with a hydraulic erosion control product or
net-free biodegradable erosion control blanket.
5.Inlets with the potential to have sediment introduced as a result of import/export of materials
shall have inlet protection installed. Dandy bags are not an acceptable inlet protection
device. See City Detail 5302A.
6.Item B2 on Sheet C6 shall be changed to delete the 21-day requirement.
7.A note shall be included on Sheet C6 indicating that the bioretention areas must not be
graded to their final condition until the contributing watershed is stabilized.
8.Item E10 on Sheet C6 shall be changed to read “…due to construction equipment driving
across or materials being stockpiled in the infiltration area.”
9.Quantities of BMP measures must be included. This shall include the volume of topsoil and
the quantity of seed required.
10.Because this site is tributary to an impaired water, the stabilization of all disturbed areas
draining to Bluff Creek must be initiated immediately but in no case later than 7 days. The
exception being those areas to be stabilized within 24 hours.
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11.A note shall be included on Sheet C6 indicating that topsoil is to be stripped and stockpiled
onsite such that an adequate quantity exists to place six (6”) inches over all disturbed areas to
be vegetated.
12.Include discussion of receiving water being Bluff Creek which is on the 303D list as
impaired for turbidity and fish indices of biological integrity.
13.Chanhassen requires that metal tee posts are used with erosion control fence. Wooden posts
are not allowed unless explicitly stated by the city. The plans shall use City Detail #5300.
14.City Detail #5301 shall be used for the rock construction entrance.
15.Final stabilization methodologies shall be included as part of the overall SWPPP.
16.Design of stormwater best management practices shall follow the guidelines of the
Minnesota Stormwater Manual.
17.The applicant shall meet the volume reduction requirement set forth in the NPDES permit of
one inch from all impervious surface or demonstrate to the City’s satisfaction that the site
meets one or more of the limitations described in the permit.
18.In the event that a limitation does exist, the applicant shall provide volume reduction to the
maximum extent practicable and shall evaluate the potential of practices beyond infiltration
such as stormwater capture and reuse.
19.The final basin prior to discharge into the wetland shall be designed as a wet detention pond
and must meet NURP recommendations and city design standards.
20.Curb cuts shall be no less than five (5) feet wide and shall have adequate pretreatment prior
to discharge into the bioretention features.
21.The outlet structure from the pond into the wetland shall not be submerged.
22.A drainage and utility easement shall be recorded over the stormwater management features
and the wetland.
23.The city will maintain the NURP basin upon acceptance of the final product.
24.The property owner shall be responsible for the long-term maintenance of the bioretention
features.
25.A maintenance agreement for the bioretention features shall be entered into by the land
owner as required under the MS4 permit. This agreement shall be recorded against the
property.
26.An operations and maintenance manual shall be prepared by the applicant for the
bioretention features. This shall address the planting schedule, establishment period as well
as presumed long-term annual and semi-annual maintenance requirements.
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27.The applicant shall procure all necessary permits from agencies with jurisdiction over the
project area.
28.The site must meet the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Shoreland rules.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilwoman Ryan commented on the fact that the City is
installing recycling containers throughout the City’s park system. Councilwoman Tjornhom
thanked everyone involved with the Memorial Day ceremony. Mayor Laufenburger provided an
update on the Chanhassen Red Birds game schedule.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt commented on the discussion at the
joint meeting with the Environmental Commission regarding recycling or elimination of plastic
bags.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Tjornhom 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 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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