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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 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, Councilman McDonald,
Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilwoman Ryan, and Councilman Campion
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman, Greg Sticha,
and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald
seconded to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1.Approve City Council Minutes dated July 27, 2015
2.Receive Planning Commission Minutes dated July 21, 2015
Resolution #2015-50:
3. Approval of Grant of Permanent Easement and Temporary
Easement, 9401 Audubon Road, Patrick & Teresa Kocourek; Award Contract to
Minnesota Dirt Works to Install Storm Sewer Pipe and Appurtenances.
4.Approve Extension to Purchase Agreement with RBSC Chanhassen, LLC for
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Redevelopment of Lot 2, Block 1, Gateway East 2 Addition
5.Approval of Fireworks Display Permit, Resolution #2015- Specialty Pyrotechnics for
Display at St. Hubert’s Church, 8201 Main Street, September 12, 2015
Resolution #2015-51:
6. Resolution Authorizing Redemption of 2004-C General
Obligation Tax Increment Financing Bonds (TIF #4 – Downtown Entertainment District)
7.Approval of Summary Ordinance Amending Villages on the Pond Sign Criteria for
Publication Purposes
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
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PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, 8805
SUNSET TRAIL, APPLICANT: JAMES AND ROSEANNE BOYUM.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Laufenburger opened the public
hearing. The applicant’s attorney, Jim Neilson, 118 East Main Street, Anoka, Minnesota
discussed his background as a real property law specialist, and explained the reasons why they
do not agree with staff’s recommendation for a 5 foot setback. They would like to see one foot.
Mayor Laufenburger asked for clarification of the handout that was provided by Mr. Neilson to
council members. Councilman McDonald asked for the City Attorney’s opinion on what action
is being requested of the City Council. The applicant Jim Boyum, 8805 Sunset Trail commented
on the amount of road frontage for their lot. Mayor Laufenburger closed the public hearing.
After questions and discussion from council members staff was directed to come back with a
legal description of the easement to be vacated that is acceptable to both parties.
LAMETTRY’S COLLISION, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF AUDUBON ROAD
AT MOTORPLEX COURT, APPLICANT/OWNER: RICK LAMETTRY: REQUEST
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MULTIPLE STRUCTURES ON A
SINGLE LOT AND TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BLUFF CREEK
OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked if this met the City’s vision for this area and asked about traffic.
Councilwoman Ryan asked for clarification of the architectural design, lighting plan,
management of wetland impacts, cross access agreement, and adequate space for vehicle turn
around. Councilman McDonald asked about impacts to the Bluff Creek Overlay District. The
applicant Richard LaMettry stated he was available to answer any questions.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the City Council
approve the site plan and conditional use permit subject to the following conditions and
adopts the attached findings of fact and recommendation:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1.Access must be maintained for the property to the rear (Autobahn Motorplex). If not
currently in place, an access and maintenance agreement must be recorded.
2.That portion of the parcel located westerly and containing the Bluff Creek Overlay District
shall be dedicated to the city.
SITE PLAN
Building:
1.The buildings are required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
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2.The buildings are required to have individual water and sewer connections.
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.Detailed occupancy and accessibility-related requirements will be addressed when complete
building plans are submitted.
6.The owner and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Fire Marshal:
1.A three-foot clear space shall be maintained around all fire hydrants.
2.Additional fire hydrants will be required (one for each building). Contact the Chanhassen
Fire Marshal for exact locations.
Engineering:
1.Minor modifications to the grading plan are needed to clarify the proposed grades,
specifically:
a.The proposed 952 foot contour northwest of the entrance to Audubon Road closes in on
itself, and
b.The proposed 944 foot contour at the south site’s middle entrance.
2.The eastern retaining wall on the south site must not encroach into the adjacent drainage and
utility easement.
3.LaMettry’s and Auto Motorplex must enter into a cross-access agreement for the existing
private street. Staff recommends that this agreement address maintenance responsibilities
and costs.
4.On the south site, the drive aisle between the east of the building and the parallel parking
must be at least 22 feet wide.
5.On the south site, ensure that there is adequate space for vehicles backing out of Unit #1.
6.A building permit is required to extend the sewer and water services to each of the buildings;
a plumbing inspector shall inspect the connections.
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Environmental Resources:
1.All transplanted trees shall be warranted for one year from the time the overall landscaping is
complete. Any trees that do not show 75% canopy at the end of warranty shall be replaced
with new trees.
2.Minimum buffer yard requirements must be met.
Planning:
1.The developer shall provide a sidewalk connection from Motorplex Court to Park Road.
2.The applicant shall prepare a lighting plan with photometrics prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
3.The applicant shall provide staff with a description of the sign locations for both buildings
and monument sign.
4.The applicant’s architect shall work with staff to develop transitions between the different
materials and the architectural detailing of the buildings as shown on plans dated received
July 20, 2015 to make them compatible with the entire development.
Water Resources:
1.A standalone Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan with all elements required in Parts III
and IV of the NPDES Construction permit shall be prepared and submitted to the city for
review and approval prior to any earth disturbing activities.
2.The city-developed maintenance agreement shall be revised accordingly, executed and
recorded against the property.
3.The applicant shall develop, or cause to be developed, an operations and maintenance manual
which shall specify anticipated inspection and maintenance, as well as schedule, necessary in
order to ensure there is not significant decreases in the practices’ efficacies. This operations
and maintenance manual shall be referenced in the maintenance agreement.
4.The applicant must demonstrate that the required 90% reduction in TSS will result from the
proposed storm water best management practices using P8, the MIDS calculator or another
approved methodology.
5.The applicant shall provide documentation that adequate pretreatment is provided for the
Cultec Recharger™ systems or that pretreatment is not required per the manufacturer’s
specifications.
6.Surface Water connection fees in the amount of $118,134.00 will be due with final approval
and prior to being issued a certificate of occupancy. In lieu of these fees, that portion of the
parcel located westerly and containing the Bluff Creek Overlay District may be given a
unique PID and dedicated to the city.
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Gerhardt talked about meetings with the
Carver County Leaders Group and mayors and city administrators in School District 112. Mayor
Laufenburger asked the City Engineer to provide an update on the Highway 101 round about and
CSAH 61 construction.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Councilwoman Tjornhom discussed National Night Out.
Mayor Laufenburger provided an update on the Chanhassen Red Birds.
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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