CC SUM 2020 04 13CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 13, 2020
Mayor Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ryan, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
McDonald, Councilman Campion, and Councilwoman Coleman
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Kate Aanenson, Charlie Howley, and Roger Knutson
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Ryan outlined the guidelines that will be used for the
virtual Zoom council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
1. Approve City Council Minutes dated March 9, 2020
2. Approve Special City Council Minutes dated March 20, 2020
3. Resolution #2020-19: Municipal State Aid Street Funds Advance
4. Approve Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners
5. Resolution #2020-20: Approve Consultant Agreement for Materials Testing on City
Project 20-02, Minnewashta Parkway Rehabilitation
6. Approve Radio Replacements for Utility Billing System
7. Resolution #2020-21: Lake Lucy Road Rehabilitation Project No. 20-03: Accept
Feasibility Study; Call Public Hearing
8. Resolution #2020-22: Accept Bids and Award Contract for the 2020 Sealcoat Project
9. Approve Purchase, Park Equipment Replacement Schedule for Power Hill Park and Lake
Ann Park Beach
10. Approve City of Chanhassen Temporary Policies and Guidance Response to COVID-19
Pandemic
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO OPTION AGREEMENT – 195 WEST 79TH STREET.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Councilman McDonald asked for
clarification of what was being request by the applicant. The applicant Matthew Rosati
explained the need for a 3 month extension to the agreement.
Councilman Campion moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded that the City Council
approve an amendment to the Option Agreement for 3 months to September 10, 2020. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
AUTHORIZE REFUND OF A PORTION OF ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FEES;
APPROVE 2020 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS.
Todd Gerhardt presented the staff report on this item. Councilwoman Coleman asked for
clarification on how this would affect restaurants when the Governor allows beer and wine sales
for restaurants providing carry out.
Resolution #2020-23: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman McDonald seconded
that the City Council adopts the resolution authorizing a refund of a portion of on-sale
liquor licensing fees and approves the 2020 liquor license renewals as listed on the attached
sheet contingent upon receipt of all necessary documentation and satisfactory background
investigations of new operating managers. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVE A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF WEST
78TH STREET AND WEST OF LAKE ANN PARK FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT (RR) TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-16), LOT
CONSOLIDATION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH VARIANCES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 48 UNIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT FACILITY.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. The
applicant Elizabeth Wright described their vision for developing The Moments in Chanhassen
and the work that’s been done to design the building. Councilwoman Coleman asked staff to
clarify the concerns expressed at the Planning Commission meeting. Mayor Ryan asked for
clarification of the improvements made to the landscaping plan, parking lot design and
comments from the watershed district regarding runoff.
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilman Campion seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approves an Ordinance rezoning property from Rural Residential District to High
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Density Residential District (R-16), lot consolidation and approve a resolution for site plan
review with variances for the construction of a 48-unit continuing care retirement facility
(The Moments of Chanhassen), as shown in plans dated February 18, 2020, subject to the
following conditions of approval and adopts the findings of fact and decision:
1. REZONING
The City Council approves an Ordinance for Planning Case #2020-02 to rezone 3.5 acres of
property zoned RR, Rural Residential District, to R-16, High-Density Residential District, and
adoption of the Findings of Fact.
2. SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Resolution #2020-25: The Chanhassen City Council approves a resolution for site plan
consisting of a 65,000 square-foot continuing care facility with wetland and front yard setback
variances, Planning Case #2020-20, for The Moments of Chanhassen as shown in plans dated
January 6, 2020, revised February 18, 2020, and including the attached Findings of Fact and
decision, subject to the following conditions:
Engineering
1. A turning movement analysis utilizing the largest anticipated design vehicle shall be
provided to ensure there is adequate spacing and no conflicts within the required turnaround,
the driveway entrance/exit, and with the traffic control devices located on West 78th Street
(raised median, pavement striping, etc.) prior to the issuance of building permits.
2. An updated existing condition survey shall be submitted with revised plans that include the
full extents of the construction limits for review and approval by the city prior to recording of
the Site Plan Agreement.
3. A minimum five-foot setback shall be adhered to at all times along the wetland buffer.
4. Revisions and updates to the erosion control plans and SWPPP shall be submitted to meet the
requirements of the NPDES Construction Permit and Sec. 19-145 of City Code prior to the
commencement of grading activities.
5. The applicant shall submit updated plans and modeling to provide for the required
abstraction and obtain a RPBCWD permit prior to the issuance of building permits.
6. The applicant shall provide an operation and maintenance plan (O&M) for the privat e
stormwater BMPs. The O&M of private stormwater BMPs is required in perpetuity and
must be approved by the Water Resources Coordinator, or their designee, to be recorded
against the benefiting properties, prior to building permits being issued.
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7. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure and submit proof that permits are received from
all other agencies with jurisdiction over the project (i.e. Army Corps of Engineers, DNR,
MnDOT, Carver County, RPBCWD, Board of Water and Soil Resources, PCA, etc.).
8. The applicant will be required to enter into a maintenance agreement with the city for the
proposed inside drop within the MCES’ manhole prior to issuance of building permits.
9. All proposed sanitary sewer lines will be privately owned and maintained, thus no manholes
shall be located within public right-of-way.
Environmental Resources
1. The applicant shall remove the existing trees within the grading limits along the west
property line.
Fire Marshal
1. Show any lower level exit doors and egress paths outdoors away from the building. This type
of development cannot omit lower level exit doors.
Planning
1. All rooftop and ground equipment must be screened from views.
2. The applicant must prepare a lighting plan and include photometrics. Light levels for site
lighting shall be no more than one-half foot candle at the project perimeter property line.
This does not apply to street lighting. The applicant has not submitted a light fixture design.
This fixture must be downcast and the light cut off at a 90-degree angle. The City Code
requires all fixtures be shielded.
3. Approval of the site plan applications is contingent upon approval of the rezoning and
variances.
4. The monument sign may not exceed 24 square feet in area nor be higher than five feet. The
sign shall be located 10 feet from the property line. A sign permit is required before
construction of the sign.
5. Sign illumination and design shall comply with ordinance.
6. Recycling space and other solid waste collection space should be contained within the same
enclosure as the trash.
7. Approval of the site plan is contingent upon consolidation of the two parcels into a single
zoning lot.
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2020 CITY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT NO. 20-05: ACCEPT
FEASIBILITY REPORT: CALL PUBLIC HEARING.
Charlie Howley presented the staff report on this item. Councilman Campion asked if there was
anything that could be done to help residents with assessments due circumstances associated
with COVID-19 and the fact that some people have reduced or no household income. Mayor
Ryan asked about the life span of a road doing full depth reclamation versus mill and overlay,
and if staff had looked across the city to see if there’s more mill and overlays that can be done.
After clarification of the schedule moving forward and what’s being approved, the following
motion was made.
Resolution #2020-24: Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilwoman Coleman seconded
that the Chanhassen City Council accepts the feasibility report for the 2020 City Pavement
Rehabilitation Project No. 20-05 and calls for a public hearing to be held on April 27, 2020.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS. Councilman McDonald provided an update on the Suburban
Transit Association meeting he attended via telephone concerning the impact the COVID-19
virus has had on public transportation. Councilwoman Coleman thanked medical professionals,
first responders and essential employees who are out working so hard for during this time.
Mayor Ryan thanked everybody for their patience during this trying time.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Gerhardt thanked all city staff members who
helped with getting this Zoom meeting put together, and provided an update on activities
involved with Severe Weather Awareness Week.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. Todd Gerhardt noted that the updates from the fire
department and law enforcement were included in the correspondence packet.
Councilman Campion 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 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim