SUM CC 2006 05 22
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 22, 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, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
Lundquist and Councilman Peterson
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Labatt
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Justin Miller, Kate Aanenson, Don Asleson, Todd
Hoffman and Greg Sticha
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Ken Wencl Chanhassen
Kaycee Kramer Chaska
Desirae Coleman Prior Lake
Jerry & Janet Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
Marc Drummond Minnetonka
Resident 590 Saxony Circle, Chaska
Kirsten Sjogren Chanhassen
Caitlin O’Connor Chanhassen
Charlie Keller Chanhassen
Matthew Petty Chanhassen
Mark Nettesheim Chanhassen
Elena Bloudek Chanhassen
J.J. Campbell Chanhassen
David Jansen Chanhassen Villager
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded
to approve the consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated May 8, 2006
-City Council Summary and Verbatim Minutes dated May 8, 2006
-Board of Review and Equalization Summary & Verbatim Minutes dated May 8, 2006
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Summary and Verbatim Minutes dated May 2, 2006
City Council Summary – May 22, 2006
-Park and Recreation Commission Summary and Verbatim Minutes dated April 25, 2006
Resolution #2006-36:
b. Approve Quote for Upgrade to Lift Station No. 15.
c. Approval of NPDES Phase II Revised SWPPP.
f. Accept Donation from the Family of Donald & Harriet Elmblad for Construction of an
Entry Monument at the Chanhassen Pioneer Cemetery.
g. Approval of a Two-Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Chanhassen Fourth of July
Celebration, Chanhassen Rotary Club.
h. Approval of Summary Ordinance for Publication Purposes for the Lotus Lake Slow-No
Wake Ordinance.
Resolution #2006-37:
i. Resolution in Support of Improvements to U.S. Highway 212
from County Road 147 to Norwood-Young America.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Sergeant Jim Olson introduced
Sergeant Dwight Meyer and then reviewed the sheriff’s office area report, area citation list,
Community Service Officer report and miscellaneous items for the month of April. Councilman
Lundquist asked Sergeant Olson to elaborate on how much time is spent patrolling neighborhood
roadways versus major roadways such as Powers Boulevard, Galpin Boulevard and Lake Lucy
Road. Chief Gregg Geske reviewed the calls and numbers for the month of April, provided an
update on the Women’s Fire Service Expo, an update on their OSHA inspection, and asked
people to be careful with recreational fire and on the area lakes over the holiday weekend.
PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR AN ON-SALE BEER & WINE LICENSE,
FRANKIE’S PIZZA, PASTA & RIBS, 7850 MARKET BOULEVARD.
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 Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that the City Council
approve the request for the on-sale beer and wine license for Bruce Foster Restaurants Las
Vegas, Inc., dba Frankie’s Pizza, Pasta and Ribs contingent upon receipt of the license fee,
liquor liability insurance, and a positive response from the Henderson, Nevada Police
Department. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AUTOMATIC SLOW-NO WAKE ORDINANCE FOR
LAKE SUSAN AND CONSIDER SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION
PURPOSES.
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Don Asleson presented the staff report and recommendation to the City Council. Mayor
Furlong asked for clarification of staff’s recommendation to revise the ordinary high water level
up 3 inches from 882.5 to 882.75. The public hearing was opened. Ken Wencl, Lake Susan
thanked Don Asleson for doing a great job of leading the task force group. The public hearing
was closed. After council discussion the following motion was made.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council
approve the ordinance amendment including the statement, watercraft utilized by resource
management, emergency and enforcement personnel acting in the performance of their
assigned duties shall be exempt from the provision of this ordinance, and amend City Code
to read as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 6-49 of the City Code, City of Chanhassen, Minnesota, is hereby amended
to include the changes listed in bold to read as follows:
“Sec. 6-49. Slow--No wake areas.
(1)
No person shall operate a watercraft in any marked slow--no wake areas in excess of slow--
no wake speed. Slow--no wake areas shall be marked in accordance with the applicable
regulations of the state department of natural resources. The location and boundaries of each
slow--no wake area established are shown on that certain map entitled Water Surface Use Zoning
Map of Chanhassen dated July 11, 1983, on file in the city hall. The map and all notations,
references and data thereon are hereby incorporated by reference into this article and shall have
the same force and effect as if fully set forth and described herein.
(2)
Emergency slow-no wake areas may be established by resolution of the city council and shall
be marked in accordance with the appropriate regulations of the state department of natural
resources and posted at all public accesses.
(3) Special Slow-No Wake Restrictions
(a) Lotus Lake:
All persons shall operate watercraft at a slow-no wake speed on Lotus Lake whenever the
water elevation exceeds the 100-year predicted level for Lotus Lake of 896.8 MSL as set
forth in the 1994 Surface Water Management Plan. The slow-no wake surface zoning shall
remain in place until the water drops below the 100-year predicted level of 896.8 MSL for 3
consecutive days. Upon the placement of a slow-no wake restriction, notice will be given:
1.On a sign posted at the public access.
2.On the City of Chanhassen Web Page.
3.On the City of Chanhassen Clean Water Hotline.
4.On the Community Cable Access Channel.
5.In an e-mail format to known representatives on Lotus Lake.
6.To the Carver County Sheriffs Department.
7.To the public by other appropriate means determined by Council. ”
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(b) Lake Susan:
All persons shall operate watercraft at a slow-no wake speed on Lake Susan whenever the
water elevation exceeds 882.5. The slow-no wake surface zoning will remain in place
until the water level drops below 882.5 for 72 hours. Upon placement of a slow-no wake
restriction, notice will be given:
1. On a sign posted at the public access.
2. On the City of Chanhassen Web Page.
3. On the City of Chanhassen Water Hotline.
4. On the Community Cable Access Channel.
5. In an e-mail format to known representatives on Lake Susan.
6. To the Carver County Sheriff’s Department.
7. To the public by other appropriate means determined by Council.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
AWARD OF BIDS: 2006 G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS.
Greg Sticha presented the background information for the $6.6 million general obligation
improvement bonds regarding the development of the 2005 MUSA area and introduced Mark
Ruff and Bruce DeJong with Ehlers and Associates who reviewed the bid results.
Resolution #2006-38: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that
the City Council award the bids to Griffin, Kubik, Stephens and Thompson and adopt the
resolution providing for the issuance and sale of $6,640,000 General Obligation
Improvement Bond, Series 2006A.
LIBERTY AT CREEKSIDE, 1500 PIONEER TRAIL, 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 ALTERATION WITHIN
THE FLOOD PLAIN AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BLUFF CREEK OVERLAY
DISTRICT.
Kate Aanenson updated the council on the work that has taken place since this item was tabled at
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the April 24 City Council meeting. Shawn Siders with Town and Country Homes explained the
revisions made to the plan. After council discussion and comments, the following motions were
made.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approvestheRezoningof the property located within the Liberty at Creekside
development with the exception of Outlot A and the Bluff Creek Overlay District Primary
Zone (Outlot D), from Agricultural Estate District (A-2) to Planned Unit Development -
Residential (PUD - R) incorporating the development design standards contained within this
staff report. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approvesthe Preliminary Plat for Liberty at Creekside, plans prepared by Westwood
Professional Services, Inc., dated June 17, 2005, revised February 3, 2006, revised April 6,
2006, which may also be revised to incorporate lots around each dwelling unit, subject to
the following conditions
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1.The applicant shall prepare a noise analysis for noise that will be generated by traffic on
Highway 312. The analysis shall identify appropriate noise mitigation measures to meet
noise standards for residential homes as specified by the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency, which shall be implemented by the developer.
2.The developer shall provide a design plan that shows the color and architectural detail for
each unit on the site for final plat approval
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3.The developer shall pay $6,285.00 as their portion of the 2005 AUAR.
4.The developer shallrevise the plat to incorporate the twin home units as shown on the
plan dated May 8, 2006.
5.The developer shall establish a separate outlot(s) for the land within the Bluff Creek
Overlay District primary zone.
6.Dedication of the Bluff Creek Overlay District primary zone shall be made to the city or a
conservation easement shall be established over said outlot(s).
7.The wetland mitigation for Liberty on Bluff Creek shall be complete within one year of
the authorized fill on Liberty on Bluff Creek.
8.Wetland replacement shall occur in a manner consistent with the Minnesota Wetland
Conservation Act (MR 8420) and the conditions of the Wetland Alteration Permit for
Liberty on Bluff Creek.
9.Wetland buffers 16.5 to 20 feet in width (with a minimum average of 16.5 feet) shall be
maintained around Wetlands A and B and the constructed wetland mitigation areas.
Wetland buffer areas shall be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the
City’s wetland ordinance. The applicant shall install wetland buffer edge signs, under the
direction of City staff, before construction begins and must pay the City $20 per sign. All
structures shall maintain a minimum 40-foot setback from the edge of the wetland buffer.
10.Due to a secondary access through the MnDOT right-of-way (ROW) to the north in the
northeast portion of the property, the applicant will be responsible for creating or
securing sufficient wetland mitigation for MnDOT that will meet all conditions imposed
on MnDOT and will be responsible for any and all fees associated with the redesign of
the wetland mitigation areas in MnDOT ROW. Final plat approval shall not be granted
until the wetland mitigation plan has been received and approved by the City and
MnDOT.
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11.The plans shall be revised to show bluff areas (i.e., slope greater than or equal to 30% and
a rise in slope of at least 25 feet above the toe). All bluff areas shall be preserved. In
addition, all structures shall maintain a minimum 30-foot setback from the bluff and no
grading shall occur within the bluff impact zone (i.e., the bluff and land located within 20
feet from the top of a bluff).
12.All structures shall maintain a minimum 40-foot setback from the primary corridor. No
alterations shall occur within the primary corridor or within the first 20 feet of the setback
from the primary corridor.
13.The applicant shall submit a plan for the revegetation of the farmed area south of Bluff
Creek that incorporates native plants and is consistent with the City’s Bluff Creek Natural
Resources Management Plan Appendix C. Special attention shall be paid to areas with
steep slopes (greater than 3:1).
14.Alterations appear to be proposed within a mapped FEMA unnumbered A Zone (100-
year floodplain). In lieu of a LOMA, the applicant shall obtain a conditional use permit
for alterations within the floodplain.
15.A storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) shall be developed for the
development and shall be completed prior to applying for the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System permit.
16.A stable emergency overflow (EOF) shall be provided for the proposed pond. The EOF
could consist of riprap and geotextile fabric or a turf re-enforcement mat (a permanent
erosion control blanket). A typical detail shall be included the plan.
17.The plans shall show paths of access to both wetland mitigation areas as well as all
erosion controls and restoration practices.
18.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:
Type of Slope Time (Maximum time an area can
Steeper than 3:1 7 days remain open when the area
10:1 to 3:1 14 days is not actively being worked.)
Flatter than 10:1 21 days
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any
exposed soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a
curb and gutter system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other
natural or man made systems that discharge to a surface water.
19.Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and
street sweeping as-needed.
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20.The applicant shall provide details for curbside inlet control. Wimco-type inlet controls
shall be used and installed within 24 hours of installation.
21.Typical building lot controls shall be shown on the plan. These controls may include
perimeter controls (silt fence), rock driveways, street sweeping, inlet control and
temporary mulch after final grade and prior to issuing the certificates of occupancy.
22.The proposed storm water pond shall be used as a temporary sediment basin during mass
grading. The pond shall be excavated prior to disturbing up gradient areas. Diversion
berms or ditches may be needed to divert water to the pond and a temporary pond outlet
is needed. The outlet could be a temporary perforated standpipe and rock cone. A detail
for the temporary pond outlet shall be included in the plans. Additional temporary
sediment basins may be needed or an alternate location may be needed depending upon
site conditions during rough grading.
23.The ultimate outlet from the site to Bluff Creek shall be turned to the southeast to align
with the creek.
24.Drainage and utility easements (minimum 20 feet in width) should be provided over all
existing wetlands, wetland mitigation areas, buffer areas used as PVC and storm water
ponds. An easement adequate to provide access to the pond for maintenance purposes is
needed and should be shown on the plan.
25.At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final
plat recording, is $266,850.
26.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
(e.g., Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (NPDES Phase II Construction Permit), Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (for dewatering), Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of
Transportation) and comply with their conditions of approval.
27.Tree protection fencing shall be installed prior to construction around all areas designated
for preservation and/or at the edge of proposed grading limits.
28.Silt fence or tree protection fencing shall be installed at the edge of grading around both
wetland mitigation areas.
29.A fenced access road will lead from the east mitigation area to the west mitigation area.
This will be the only access allowed to the western site. Fencing shall be placed on either
side of the access lane. After construction, the access lane shall be restored according to
the ‘Preliminary Offsite Upland Planting Plan’.
30.A walk-through inspection of the silt/tree preservation fence shall be required prior to
construction.
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31.No burning permits shall be issued for tree removal. All trees removed on site shall be
chipped and used on site or hauled off.
32.The applicant shall implement the ‘Preliminary Offsite Upland Planting Plan’ dated
9/29/05 for restoration within the Bluff Creek Overlay District.
33.The applicant shall submit a full sized ‘Preliminary Offsite Upland Planting Plan’ with
final plat submittal.
34.A turf plan shall be submitted to the city indicating the location of sod and seeding areas.
35.The developer shall pay full park dedication fees at the rate in force upon final plat
approval in lieu of parkland dedication.
36.The applicant shall provide all design, engineering, construction and testing services
required of the “Bluff Creek Trail.” All construction documents shall be delivered to the
Park and Recreation Director for approval prior to the initiation of each phase of
construction. The trail shall be ten feet in width, surfaced with bituminous material and
constructed to meet all City specifications. The applicant shall be reimbursed for the
actual cost of construction materials for the Bluff Creek Trail. This reimbursement
payment shall be made upon completion and acceptance of the trail and receipt of an
invoice documenting the actual costs for the construction materials utilized in its
construction.
37.The developer shall provide a sidewalk connection to the Bluff Creek trail through
private street B.
38.The developer must coordinate the location and elevation of the western street connection
with the Pioneer Pass (Peterson Property) and Degler property developments to the west
and northwest.
39.The height and length of retaining walls must be reduced to the maximum extent
possible.
40.The top and bottom of wall elevations must be shown on the final grading plan.
41.A building permit is required for any retaining walls four feet high or taller. These walls
must be designed by a Structural Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
42.The style of home and lowest floor elevation must be noted on the grading plan.
43.Typical sections for each housing style must be shown on the final grading plan.
44.The final grading plan must be 50 scale so that staff can complete a full review of the
proposed grading.
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45.The developer must verify the invert elevation of the sanitary sewer connection that will
be constructed with the 2005 MUSA Improvement Project.
46.The development may not proceed until the Phase II 2005 MUSA utility extension
project has been awarded.
47.Each new lot is subject to the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges and the SAC
charge at the time of building permit. The 2006 trunk hookup charge is $1,575.00/unit
for sanitary sewer and $4,078.00/unit for watermain. The SAC charge is $1,625.00/unit.
Sanitary sewer and watermain hookup fees may be specially assessed against the parcel
at the time of building permit issuance. All of these charges are based on the number of
SAC units assigned by the Met Council and are due at the time of building permit
issuance.
48.The northern access (currently shown to the Fox property) must be shifted to the east to
the MNDOT right-of-way parcel. Prior to final plat approval, the developer must contact
the Fox family to coordinate the elevation of the northern street connection at their
property line.
49.The Arterial Collector Fee shall be paid with the final plat. The 2006 fee is
$2,400/developable acre.
50.The final plans must show the new orientation for Lots 13 and 14, Block 2.
51.The site plan and final grading plan must identify the proposed 10-foot wide bituminous
trail.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approves Site Planfor 146 townhouses, plans prepared byWestwood Professional Services,
Inc., dated June 17, 2005, revised February 3, 2006, revised April 6, 2006, subject to the
following conditions:
1.The developer shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the
necessary security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration and landscaping.
2.The developer shall provide a design plan that shows the color and architectural detail for
each unit on the site for final plat approval.
3.Walls and projections within 3 feet of property lines are required to be of one-hour fire-
resistive construction.
4.A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
permits can be issued.
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5.No burning permits will be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either
be removed from site or chipped.
6.Temporary street signs shall be installed on street intersections once construction of the
new roadway allows passage of vehicles. Pursuant to 2002 Minnesota Fire code Section
501.4.
7.A fire apparatus access road shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed
load of fire apparatus and shall be serviced so as to provide all-weather driving
capabilities. Pursuant to Minnesota Fire Code Section 503.2.3.
8.Fire apparatus access road and water supplies for fire protection is required to be
installed. Such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the
time of construction except when approved alternate methods of protection are provided.
9.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.
10.Submit street names to Chanhassen Building Official and Chanhassen Fire Marshal for
review and approval.
11.“No Parking Fire Lane” signs will be required on the private streets. Contact Chanhassen
Fire Marshal for exact location of sign. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire
Prevention Policy #06-1991.
12.Staff will work with the developer on materials, colors and diversity.
13.The developer shall incorporate the twin home units as proposed in the sketch plan dated
May 8, 2006.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approves Conditional Use Permitfor alterations within the flood plain and development
within the Bluff Creek Overlay District subject to the following conditions:
1.The applicant shall implement the ‘Preliminary Offsite Upland Planting Plan’ dated
9/29/05 for restoration within the Bluff Creek Overlay District.
2.The applicant shall submit a full-sized ‘Preliminary Offsite Upland Planting Plan’ with
final plat submittal.
3.The wetland mitigation for Liberty on Bluff Creek shall be constructed prior to or
concurrent with wetland impacts on the Liberty on Bluff Creek project.
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4.Wetland replacement shall occur in a manner consistent with the Minnesota Wetland
Conservation Act (MR 8420) and the conditions of the Wetland Alteration Permit for
Liberty on Bluff Creek.
5.Wetland buffers 16.5 to 20 feet in width (with a minimum average of 16.5 feet) shall be
maintained around Wetlands A and B and the constructed wetland mitigation areas.
Wetland buffer areas shall be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the
City’s wetland ordinance. The applicant shall install wetland buffer edge signs, under the
direction of City staff, before construction begins and must pay the City $20 per sign. All
structures shall maintain a minimum 40-foot setback from the edge of the wetland buffer.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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GALPIN CROSSING TWINHOMES, LOCATED NORTH OF WEST 78 STREET
AND WEST OF GALPIN BOULEVARD, EPIC DEVELOPMENT XVI, LLC,
PLANNING CASE 06-13: REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL
ESTATE DISTRICT (A2) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL (PUD-
R), PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL CREATING 13 LOTS AND ONE OUTLOT
WITH A VARIANCE FOR A PRIVATE STREET AND MORE THAN 4 HOMES
ACCESSING A PRIVATE STREET; AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BLUFF CREEK OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and update from the Planning Commission with their
recommendation for denial of the request. Mayor Furlong asked if staff looked at all the
different zoning options consistent with the guiding for this property. Perry Ryan, representing
the applicant, reviewed the planning process and presented their proposal. Mayor Furlong asked
for clarification on how this plan compared to what was approved with the concept plan and
clarification of zoning options. After council discussion the following motion was made.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
deny the request for rezoning from Agricultural Estate District (A2) to Planned Unit
Development-Residential (PUD-R), Preliminary Plat creating 13 lots and one outlot with a
variance for a private street and more than 4 homes accessing a private street, and
Conditional Use Permit for development within the Bluff Creek Overlay District, subject to
the findings of fact listed in the staff report and clarified by the Community Development
Director. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Perry Ryan asked the council and staff for direction on how to proceed.
ARBORETUM BUSINESS CENTER; 2970 WATER TOWER PLACE (LOT 1, BLOCK
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1, ARBORETUM BUSINESS CENTER 5 ADDITION); STEINER DEVELOPMENT,
PLANNING CASE 06-16: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 25,300 SQ. FT.
OFFICE-SHOWROOM-WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON 2.69 ACRES OF LAND ZONED
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.
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Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item.
Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for clarification on the type of use that will be in this building.
Mayor Furlong asked for clarification on the truck traffic circulation and loading dock location.
Joe Smith from Steiner Development addressed the loading docks and traffic circulation.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
approve Site Plan #06-16 for a 25,300 square foot one story office-showroom-warehouse
building, plans prepared by Mohagen Hansen Architectural Group, dated March 30, 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 and landscaping.
2. A separate sign permit will be necessary for each sign.
3. The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
4. The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
5. Air-test required on that portion of storm sewer within ten feet of building or water service.
Permits and inspections required through Chanhassen Building Inspections Division.
6. Detailed occupancy related requirements will be addressed when complete plans are
submitted.
7. The owner and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
8. The applicant shall obtain permission from the property owner to the north prior to silt
fence installation. If permission is not obtained, the plans shall be revised to accommodate
all sediment control measures on-site.
9. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and
street sweeping as needed.
10. The owner/operator of the proposed development shall apply for and receive an NPDES
Phase II Construction permit prior to beginning construction activities.
11. The applicant shall apply for and obtain a permit from the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek
Watershed District and comply with their conditions of approval.
12. The Black Hills spruce near the building shall be moved east to serve as screening for the
truck area. A narrower species of evergreen shall be considered for planting in this area.
13. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted before building permit approval.
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14. All lighting fixtures must be shielded with a total cutoff angle equal to or less than 90
degrees.
15. A professional civil engineer registered in the State of Minnesota must sign all plans.
16. The applicant will be required to submit storm sewer sizing design data for a 10 year, 24
hour storm event with a full size drainage area map prior to building permit issuance.
17. The applicant must verify with the City Building Department if the site connecting to the
existing 8-inch watermain on the east side is adequately sized to handle the two lots
consumption.
18. As the eastern access will service the two lots, cross-access easements will need to be
obtained and recorded against the lots.
19. Any future loading docks will be angled.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: UPDATE ON FIELD ALLOCATION
POLICY.
Todd Hoffman presented an update on the City’s field allocation policy. Todd Gerhardt reported
on the 276 leaders meeting that he attended discussing a 13 acre land swap between the City of
Victoria and Three Rivers Park System, Eden Prairie mentioned that they’re looking at breaking
ground in the next month or so for their fourth satellite fire station just south of new Highway
312 and Dell Road, and Minnetonka School District has entered into a purchase agreement with
the Bennett Family Park.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilman Lundquist thanked Justin Miller for all his
hard work and wished him the best of luck.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson 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 9:00 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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