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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 20, 2006
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Peterson and
Councilwoman Tjornhom
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Lundquist and Councilman Labatt
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson and Elliot
Knetsch
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
to approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
a. Receive Commission Minutes:
-Park and Recreation Commission Summary & Verbatim Minutes dated February 28,
2006
Resolution #2006-21:
b. 2006 Sealcoat Project No. 06-02, Award of Bids.
d. Approval of 2006 Liquor License Renewals.
Resolution #2006-22:
e. 2006 Street Improvement Project 06-01: Approve Plans &
Specifications, Authorize Advertising for Bids.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Lon Hand, 626 Two Below Way, Chaska introduced John Meyer and Peter Plucinak from
Chanhassen and Richard Scott, a consultant for Carver-Scott Educational Coop. People that are
also involved in the movement but were not present at the meeting include Mike Fahey, Carver
County Attorney, State Representative Joe Hoppe, Wayne Borne, a retired executive from Best
Buy and currently a consultant in the transportation field, Randy Sampson, a Chanhassen
resident and President of Canterbury Downs, and Laurie Forner, a consultant and resident of
Carver, Minnesota. Together these people formed a development board of local citizens and
business leaders to assist in the planning and development of a youth center that will serve the
Chaska area students. He outlined the proposal and associated costs and was asking the City of
Chanhassen for their support of the project. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on
transportation from the middle school to the youth center, and activities provided during the
summer and evenings. Todd Gerhardt suggested setting up a meeting with himself, the Park and
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Rec Director and members of this board and together they formulate suggestions to bring back to
the City Council at a future work session.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sergeant Jim Olson reported the
sheriff’s office area report, citation list, and the community service officer report for the month
of February, noting the change made in the reporting format. Mayor Furlong asked for an
explanation of trends emerging with Part I and Part II crimes in the city. Sergeant Olson
encouraged residents to keep their cars locked in the driveway, or put them in their garages
because of car thefts over the weekend. He also reviewed curfew times for juveniles. Chief
Greg Geske reported that the house fire last month was determined to be from an improperly
installed wood burning stove and urged all residents to get building permits. He recognized Dale
Gregory for 35 years of service in the fire department. Chanhassen is also becoming more
involved in the juvenile fire center’s program which is when a juvenile in the city is found to
have a fire setting problem through the court system, the fire department provides education.
HALLA GREENS, (AKA CHANHASSEN SHORT COURSE), LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GREAT PLAINS BOULEVARD AND PIONEER TRAIL,
APPLICANT JOHN KOSMAS: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND
VARIANCES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GOLF COURSE.
Public Present:
Name Address
David & Sharon Gatto 9631 Foxford Road
Dave Wondra 9590 Foxford Road
Judy & Dave Walstad 10071 Great Plains Boulevard
Don & Sandy Halla 6601 Mohawk Trail, Edina
Jeffrey S. 9900 Deerbrook Drive
Tom Gertz 10001 Great Plains Boulevard
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and addressed the items that council asked staff to
investigate when this item was tabled. Mayor Furlong asked for further clarification on the
photometrics plan and amendments to the recommended conditions. The applicant, Erik Olson
addressed the compromises that were worked out between city staff and themselves to improve
their proposal. Dave Gatto, 9631 Foxford Road speaking for the 37 residents that live north of
the golf course, announced that they had met with the Halla Greens representatives and were
pleased to announce that they were present to speak on the project in a positive manner about the
golf course, except they agree with the Halla Greens people that they do not want to see any
parking lot lights. Tom Gertz, 10001 Great Plains Boulevard noted that one issue he still had
concern over is the change in extended hours of operation and asked for clarification on the
definition of sunrise to sunset and when mowers and heavy machinery would be allowed to
operate. Dave Walstad, 10071 Great Plains Boulevard asked for clarification on the lighting
plan. Mayor Furlong closed the public comment portion of the meeting. After council
discussion the following motion was made.
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Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approve an amendment to Conditional Use Permit #2003-4 CUP, Planning Case 05-39 for
the construction of a golf course with a club house as shown in plans dated Received
January 6, 2006, with the following amendment to condition #9 of the existing conditional
use permit and adding conditions 10, 11 and 12:
9. No exterior lighting shall be permitted with the exception of safety lights which includes
parking lot lights, soffit lights and drive aisle lights, incorporating the second option
lighting plan as shown in the staff report. The height of the light pole may not exceed 15
feet. All light fixtures must meet ordinance requirements. All lights with the exception
of the light located in the center island of the parking lotand the club house soffit lights,
shall be shut off one hour after sunset.
10. The applicant/owner/lessee shall apply pesticides only when needed. Use products that
are most effective, target specific, and present the least hazards to people, wildlife, and
the environment.
11. A retail pro shop is permitted within the clubhouse. Retail operations shall not occupy
more than 20% of one floor. Retail sales are limited to food, beverages, and golf-related
items.
12. Hours of maintenance operation shall be limited to Civil Sunrise to Nautical Sunset.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
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approve an amendment to Site Plan Review 2003-7 SPR – Planning Case 05-39, for the
construction of a Club House, a Maintenance Building, a golf ball washing building and a
lean-to for a golf course as shown in plans dated received January 6, 2006, with the following
added conditions:
1.Applicant shall increase landscape plantings to meet minimum requirements for parking lot
trees. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the City and approved by staff prior to
issuance of a building permit.
2.Applicant shall fully screen parking lots from adjacent roadways through the use of berming
or increased landscaping.
3.The applicant must submit detailed architectural plans for the maintenance building, golf ball
washing building, and lean-to that meet the design ordinance requirement.
4.Comply with all conditions of the MnDOT review letter dated November 23, 2005.
5.
The temporary 120 square-foot octagon building may remain on the site for a time period not
to exceed six month after City Council approval and must be removed within two weeks after
a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. The building shall be located in the parking lot.
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6.The applicant is responsible for obtaining and complying with MnDOT and Carver County
permits and approval on any grading that takes place along the north and west side of the
property.
7.All disturbed areas are required to be restored with seed and mulch within two weeks of
grading completion.
8.All plans must be signed by a professional civil engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
9.The golf ball washing and golf ball dispensing building shall not exceed 100 square feet in
area.
10.The maintenance building may not be used for “Halla Nursery” related items nor exceed
2,040 square feet in area. The outdoor storage area shall be fully screened by a board on
board wooden fence. The height of the fence shall not exceed 6½ feet.
11.The trash enclosure located west of the maintenance building shall be constructed of
materials similar to the club house building.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 3 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt announced that Councilman
Peterson was appointed to the Transportation Advisory Board for the Metropolitan Council.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:20
p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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