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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 10, 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 Lundquist, Councilman
Labatt and Councilwoman Tjornhom
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Justin Miller, Paul Oehme, Todd
Hoffman, Kate Aanenson and Lori Haak
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Daniel Martin 112001 Warner Circle
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
Janet Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
Joey, Eric and Brian Steckling 8040 Hidden Court
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong read an invitation to the Easter Egg Candy
Hunt.
CONSENT AGENDA: Lundquist moved, Tjornhom seconded to approve the following
consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Summary and Verbatim Minutes dated March 13, 2006
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated March 20, 2006
-City Council Summary and Verbatim Minutes dated March 20, 2006
Resolution #2006-23:
b. 2005 MUSA Improvements, Bid Package #2, Project 06-05:
Approve Plans & Specifications, Authorize Ad for Bids.
c. Longacres Stormwater Pond Improvements, Project 06-09 & Lyman Boulevard Sewer
Repairs, Project 06-08: Approve Consultant Contract.
d. Stonefield, 1601 Lyman Boulevard, Applicant Plowshares:
1) Final Plat Approval as amended by staff.
2) Approve Plans & Specifications, Development Contract, Project 06-07 as amended.
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e. Gateway North, Northwest Intersection of the Future Alignment of Highways 101 and
212, Applicant Sand Companies:
1) Final Plat Approval.
2) Approve Plans & Specifications, Development Contract, Project 06-10.
Resolution #2006-24:
f. East Water Treatment Plant, Project 04-08-4: Approve Quote
with CenturyTel for Fiber Optic Installation.
g. Lake Susan Park Playground Poured-in-Place Resilient Surfacing Project: Award of Bid.
h. 2006 Fireworks Contract: Award of Bid.
j. Christensen Subdivision, 6710 Golden Court, Applicant Robert Christensen: Final Plat
Approval.
Resolution #2006-25:
k. 2006 Street Improvement Project 06-01: Approve Resolution
Deleting the Koehnen Street Improvements.
Resolution #2006-26:
l. Surface Water Management Plan: Approve Budget Modification
No. 2.
Resolution #2006-27:
m. Hidden Creek, Project 02-09: Accept Streets & Storm Sewer
Improvements.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
1(i).T-MOBILE: APPROVAL OF CELL TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT, MELODY
HILL WATER TOWER.
Gil Kreidberg, 6444 Murray Hill Road, adjacent to this property, requested that T-Mobile be
allowed to build a fence more than 6 feet tall in order to screen the ventilating system on the roof
of the building. Todd Gerhardt stated that staff would recommend the City Council approve the
lease with T-Mobile contingent upon the fence being approved with a variance.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approve the cell tower lease agreement with T-Mobile for the Murray Hill Water Tower
contingent on approval of a variance to the fence height. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: BOYER LAKE MINNEWASHTA, VACATION FILE 06-01:
CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT.
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Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing.
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2006-28:Councilman Labatt moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that
the City Council approves a resolution vacating the existing drainage and utility easement
as defined on the attached vacation description. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
SAND COMPANIES HOUSING DISTRICT: PUBLIC HEARING ON TIF PLANS AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF TIF DISTRICT #9, APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AND
PLANS.
Public Present:
Name Address
Jamie Thelen Sand Companies, Inc.
Jim Sand Sand Companies, Inc., Waite Park
Jeff King 767 Carver Beach Road
Justin Miller presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing.
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Lundquist asked Jessica Cook
with Ehlers and Associates to explain the soundness of the plan and the district. After council
discussion the following motion was made.
Resolution #2006-29:Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that
the City Council approve the resolution adopting a modification to the redevelopment plan
for the downtown Chanhassen Redevelopment Project Area and establishing Tax
Increment District No. 9 therein and adopting a tax increment financing plan therefore.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
LAKE RILEY/RICE MARSH WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, APPLICANT
RILEY PURGATORY BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT: REQUEST FOR A
WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT FOR EXCAVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF 5
STORM WATER PONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING WATER QUALITY
IN RICE MARSH LAKE AND LAKE RILEY WATERSHEDS.
Lori Haak presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor
Furlong asked for clarification on the different easements and any possible interruption in
service. Councilman Labatt asked what will happen to the stuff that’s removed from the pond.
After council discussion the following motion was made.
Councilwoman Tjornhom moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that the City Council
approve Wetland Alteration Permit #06-06, subject to the following conditions:
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1. Wetland replacement shall occur in a manner consistent with the Minnesota Wetland
Conservation Act (MR 8420) at a ratio of 2:1.
2. The applicant shall notify nearby property owners of the proposed project at least two
weeks prior to beginning work. The notice shall, at a minimum, provide a summary of
the purpose of the project, the timeline for project completion, and contact information
for someone with RPBCWD who is able to provide more information about the project.
It is recommended that the applicant work with the City to identify property owners
receiving notice and to provide a link to a project website from the City’s website.
3. The applicant shall restore any disturbed areas and restore or replace any damage to
infrastructure on City property.
4. All exposed soils from temporary haul routes, exposed slopes above the normal water
level (NWL) and adjacent areas to the project shall be temporarily stabilized and seeded
within the 7, 14, 21 day time frames depending upon slopes. Any concentrated flow
areas shall receive temporary protection within 24 hours of connection to surface waters.
5. Erosion control blanket shall be used in concentrated flow area and for slopes of 3:1. All
remaining areas shall be mulched and seeded to control erosion.
6. The applicant shall provide information regarding the fate of the excavated/excess
material, as well as the stabilization and/or containment of the material.
7. Temporary energy dissipation shall be installed at existing flared end sections to the
bottom of the basin at the end of each day to protect against erosion. This could include
temporary plastic sheeting or geotextile fabric secured to the soil.
8. All existing outlets/proposed outlet structures shall be temporary riser structures until the
ponds and adjacent areas are stable.
9. Street sweeping and scraping shall be needed daily (potentially more often) during active
haul times. A dedicated site pickup sweeper may be needed.
10. The applicant shall provide details as to how dewatering will be accomplished for the
basins in this project.
11. The applicant shall have a flocculent available on the project to facilitate sediment
removal from sediment laden water.
12. Energy dissipation shall be provided at all discharge points from dewatering pumps.
Waters receiving dewatering discharges should be large enough to handle the volume and
velocity of the water.
13. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
(e.g. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (NPDES Phase II Construction Permit),
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for dewatering, impacts below the OHW of
Rice Marsh Lake), Minnesota Department of Transportation, and comply with their
conditions of approval.
14. All appropriate permissions and easements must be obtained prior to the undertaking of
any construction.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
LIBERTY AT CREEKSIDE, 1500 PIONEER TRAIL, APPLICANT TOWN &
COUNTRY HOMES: REQUEST FOR REZONING OF PROPERTY FROM A2 TO
PUD-R; SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES OF APPROXIMATELY 36.01 ACRES
INTO 29 LOTS, 5 OUTLOTS, AND PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR 146 TOWNHOUSES; AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
ALTERATIONS WITHIN THE FLOOD PLAIN AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE
BLUFF CREEK OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Public Present:
Name Address
Shawn Siders Town and Country Homes
Kevin Clark Town and Country Homes
Robert Nordby Town and Country Homes
Bruce Jeurissen 1500 Pioneer Trail
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor
Furlong and Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification on the road circulation patterns and
access points. Councilman Labatt asked for further clarification on the difference in elevation
from this site and adjoining sites. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification of condition 1 under the
preliminary plat regarding noise. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked staff to address if there was
adequate park space provided for this development. Shawn Siders with Town and Country
Homes introduced his team and gave a power point presentation outlining the details of their
development. The council asked for details on how this project differed from the Liberty on
Bluff Creek development. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification on the architectural
detailing of the units and the possible need for a totlot or playground. Mayor Furlong asked the
applicant to further explain their parking plan. Councilman Lundquist asked for staff’s opinion
of the mix of housing types with townhomes and single family homes, access to the park system,
and the lack of a park in this neighborhood. After council discussion the following motion was
made.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that the City Council table
Planning Case #05-24, Liberty at Creekside for further clarification and details. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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CHANHASSEN WEST BUSINESS PARK, LOT 2, BLOCK 2 CHANHASSEN WEST
BUSINESS PARK, APPLICANT EDEN TRACE CORPORATION: REQUEST FOR
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR REDUCED PARKING
SETBACK AT THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
AN OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDING.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked staff to comment on any neighborhood reaction to the project.
Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification on the amount of road right-of-way. After council
discussion the following motions were made.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that the City Council approve
Chanhassen West Business Park PUD Amendment for a 20 foot parking setback from
Lyman Boulevard right-of-way for Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Chanhassen West Business Park.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded that the City Council approve
Site Plan #06-11 for a 49,105 square foot office/warehouse building, plans prepared by
Schoell and Madson, Inc., dated February 17, 2006, subject to the following conditions:
1.The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the
necessary security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration, landscaping and rain
garden function on Lots 2 and 3, Block 2. Minimum maintenance and inspection shall
include maintaining rain garden vegetation with non-invasive species and ensuring that the
infiltration function of the rain garden does not fail. All rain gardens and associated
infrastructure on Lots 2 and 3, Block 2 shall be maintained by the property
owner/association or property management company.
2.A professional civil engineer registered in the State of Minnesota must sign all plans.
3.Staff recommends that Type II silt fence be used adjacent to the storm water pond along
the west side of the lot. The applicant should be aware that any off-site grading will
require an easement from the appropriate property owner.
4.Installation of the private utilities for the site will require permits and inspections through
the City’s Building Department.
5.Add the latest revision of City Detail Plate Nos. 1002, 1004, 1006, 2204, 3101, 3102,
3104, 3106, 3107, 3108, 5201, 5203, 5207, 5214, 5215, 5217, 5300, 5301, 5302 and
5302A.
6.The site has been previously assessed and each newly created lot will be subject to City
sanitary sewer and water hookup charges at the time of building permit issuance. The
2006 trunk hookup charge is $1,575 for sanitary sewer and $4,078 for watermainper
SAC unit, as determined by the Metropolitan Council.
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7.Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies must be obtained, including but not
limited to the MPCA, NPDES, Minnesota Department of Health and Carver County
Water Management Area.
8.On the plans show the stop signs per city detail plate # 5217, the driveway aprons per
detail #5207 and pedestrian ramps must be constructed per detail plate #5215.
9.On the utility plan:
a.Show all the existing utilities sewer type, size and class.
b.Show all existing storm and sanitary structures rim and invert elevations.
c.Add a note to maintain 18-in minimum vertical separation between the watermain and
storm sewer intersection on the western car park.
d. Revise CB5 to CBMH5.
10.On the grading plan:
a.Show all the storm water structures rim elevations.
b.Show the EOF.
c.Show the actual existing elevation contours for the site.
d.Show minimum 75-ft rock construction entrance.
e.Extend the silt fence to close off the northwesterly entrance.
11.Cross-access easements for the shared driveway access must be obtained and recorded
against the Lots 1 and 2.
12.Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All
exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year
round, according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Time
Type of Slope
(maximum time an area can remain unvegetated
when area is not actively being worked)
Steeper than 3:1 7 Days
10:1 to 3:1 14 Days
Flatter than 10:1 21 Days
13.Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and
street sweeping as-needed.
14.Construction site entrances and exits shall be indicated on plans and shall have maintained
rock construction entrances as specified on City of Chanhassen detail plate 5301.
15.The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
16.The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
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17.The accessible parking space at the northwest side of the building must be on the shortest
route possible to the northwest entrance.
18.A PIV is required on the building water service.
19.Detailed occupancy related requirements will be addressed when complete plans are
submitted.
20.The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
21.A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, Qwest, cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure
that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to
Chanhassen City Ordinance #9-1.
22.Yellow curbing and “No Parking Fire Lane” signs shall be required. Contact Chanhassen
Fire Marshal for exact location of yellow curbing and locations of signs to be installed.
23.Builder must comply with the following Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Division policies:
a.#4-1991 Regarding Notes To Be Included On All Site Plans
b.#7-1991 Regarding Pre-fire Drawings
c.#29-1991 Regarding Premise Identification
d.#34-1993 Regarding Water Service Installation
e.#36-1994 Regarding Proper Water Line Sizing
f.#40-1995 Regarding Fire Protection Systems
g.#06-1991 Regarding Fire Lane Signage
h.#52-2005 Regarding Commercial Plan Review Submittal Criteria
24.Lighting shall be high-pressure sodium.
25.The applicant shall revise landscape plan to show 11 landscaped islands or peninsulas
within the parking lot area.
26.The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show 15 overstory trees, 37 understory
trees, and 52 shrubs along the south property line.
27.Sidewalk connections to Galpin Court and Lyman Boulevard must be constructed. The
sidewalks shall include pedestrian ramps at all curbs.
28.An architectural articulation shall be incorporated on the northern and southern façades.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS.
Mayor Furlong reviewed the interview process and suggested names for appointment.
Councilman Labatt moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that the City Council appoint
the following people for commission positions:
Planning Commission: Kurt Papke and Debra Larson for 3 year positions, Kevin Dillon for a 1
year position.
Park and Recreation Commission: Anne Murphy and Jeffrey Daniel for 3 year positions.
Environmental Commission: Ron Olson and James Sommers for 3 year positions.
Senior Commission: Pat McGough, Barbara Nevin and Virginia Prior for 3 year positions.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt presented information on
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Chanhassen Recycle Day on April 23.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Labatt seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The City Council
meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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