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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 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, Councilwoman Tjornhom, Councilman
Peterson and Councilman Lundquist
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilman Labatt
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Paul Oehme, Kate Aanenson, and Todd
Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Jerry & Janet Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong welcomed audience members.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager’s
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated June 26, 2006
-City Council Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated June 26, 2006
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Verbatim & Summary Minutes dated June 20, 2006
e. Approve Amendment to Park and Trail Capital Improvement Program.
f. Abra Auto Body & Glass, 60 Lake Drive East: Approval of Conditional Use Permit for
an Automobile Body Repair Shop and Site Plan Approval for a 14,430 sq. ft. Expansion
to a 4,074 sq. ft. Building.
Resolution #2006-47:
g. Approval of 2006 Transfers: Revolving Assessment Fund &
Capital Replacement Fund.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive asked to speak on the
Lakeside application. Jerry Paulsen requested that the City Council give close scrutiny to any
variances that are requested for shoreline property.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER VACATION OF ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY NORTH
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OF WEST 78 STREET, LOT 3, BLOCK 2, ST. HUBERTUS, VACATION FILE 06-02.
Public Present:
Name Address
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Josh & Julie Pickard 104 West 78 Street
Brian Nustad 7791 Erie Avenue
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong opened the public hearing.
Brian Nustad, 7791 Erie Avenue asked that his property be considered in the vacation request.
Staff noted he could make application to go through the process. Mayor Furlong closed the
public hearing.
Resolution #2006-48: Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that
the City Council approve a resolution vacating eight (8) feet of alley right-of-way located
along the north property line of Lot 3, Block 2, St. Hubertus. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
LAKESIDE, 125 LAKEVIEW ROAD, APPLICANT, SIENNA CORPORATION:
REQUEST FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON 26.34 ACRES REZONING
THE PROPERTY FROM R12 HIGH DENSITY-RESIDENTIAL TO PUD-R, PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL WITH VARIANCES; PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR 29 BUILDING LOTS, TWO OUTLOTS AND RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PUBLIC
STREETS; SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 234 UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
INCLUDING TWO, THREE, FOUR AND CONDOMINIUM UNIT BUILDINGS, AND A
COMMUNITY BUILDING; AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
RECREATIONAL BEACHLOT WITH VARIANCES.
Public Present:
Name Address
Lee Wear 17836 Bearpath Trail
T.J. Adams 154 Lakeview Road E.
Thomas J. Bastasz 179 Lakeview Road E.
John Bowlsky 18482 Bearpath Trail
David & Clara Adinolfo 18779 Bearpath Trail
Heidi & Scott Frederiksen 18626 Bearpath Trail
Stephanie & Tom Drees 14727 Boulder Point Road
Dan Brattland 18355 Nicklaus Way
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Steven Schwieters 10072 Gristmill
Carter Nichols 18808 Bearpath Trail
Tom & Sue Knight 9154 Bearpath Trail
Ron Case 9237 LaRivier Court, Eden Prairie
Wallace Anderson 8067 Timber Lake Drive, Eden Prairie
9014 Lake Riley Road
Gail Thorpe 17543 Bearpath Trail
Pat Shepard 17615 Bearpath Trail
John Jeffries 18767 Bearpath Trail
Bruce Carlson 8988 English Turn, Eden Prairie
Valerie & Ken Ross 8976 English Turn, Eden Prairie
Ken Brooks 17894 Bearpath Trail
Melissa Shockley 18775 Melrose Chase
Chris Honaas & Craig Wildfang 18397 Nicklaus Way
Steven Tighe 17846 Bearpath Trail
Andy Birrell 17934 Bearpath Trail
Sue Phillips 17950 Bearpath Trail
Nancy Ness 17704 Bearpath Trail
Marlene McEwan 17627 Bearpath Trail
Nick Stockwell 17627 Bearpath Trail
Ginny Gospard 17615 Bearpath Trail
Warren & Mia Bielke 18719 Bearpath Trail
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor
Furlong asked for clarification on the height and setback variances for the condominium
buildings. John Vogelbacher with Sienna Corporation passed our books detailing the project,
addressed changes made in the plan since the City Council saw this item at a work session, and
addressed issues brought up at the public hearing. Councilman Peterson asked the applicant to
address the issues of elevations and sight lines from neighboring properties and tree loss caused
by the trail on the Chanhassen/Eden Prairie border. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked for
clarification on the number and location of guest parking for the condominium buildings.
Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification of sight lines across the fairway, height variance
for the condominium buildings, setbacks for the townhomes along the fairway, sight lines across
the lake and timing for construction. Mayor Furlong asked about architectural plans for Building
C and asked staff to comment on their review of the storm water calculations. Mayor Furlong
opened the meeting for public comment. Scott Frederiksen, speaking on behalf of a number of
residents of Bearpath and as an employee of Welsh Companies, a large commercial real estate
firm, brought up the issues of notification and communication by the developer, broken promises
by Sienna Corporation in regards to tree loss, PUD zoning related to green space, and reasons for
not granting the variance requests. Ron Case, Eden Prairie City Council member, asked the
council to consider the residents of Eden Prairie as well as Chanhassen residents when making
their decision. Bruce Carlson, a resident of Bearpath, requested that bonding be required for
completion of the project. Wally Anderson, 9014 Lake Riley Road stated his concern with
traffic on Lake Riley Road. Tom Bastasz, 179 Lakeview Road and President of the North Bay
Homeowners Association stated Sienna Corporation has answered their concerns with regards to
setbacks, landscaping and stormwater runoff and asked that the City Council approve the
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development as proposed. Debbie Lloyd, 7302 Laredo Drive expressed concern with the height
of the condominium buildings, that the OHW was not on the preliminary plat and therefore
impervious surface calculations could not be accurate, when rezoning property to PUD the plan
must provide balanced housing types for all income levels, lack of a traffic study, and
questioning the number of variances. Mayor Furlong asked the applicant and staff to address
the issues raised by the residents. After City Council discussion the following motion was made.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that the City Council table
Planning Case 06-26 for Lakeside development. All voted in favor, except Councilwoman
Tjornhom who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 3 to 1.
THOMAS SCHWARTZ, 7376 BENT BOW TRAIL: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO
ALLOW STRUCTURES WITHIN THE 40 FOOT WETLAND BUFFER SETBACK.
Public Present:
Name Address
Eric V. Doremus 7371 Bent Bow Trail
Paula & Thomas Schwartz 7376 Bent Bow Trail
Michael Nelson 7357 Bent Bow Trail
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this issue. Mayor
Furlong asked for clarification of the colored map showing setbacks, conservation easement, etc..
Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification on impervious surface calculations The applicant,
Thomas Schwartz provided historical background on the work performed on the property.
Councilman Lundquist asked the applicant if the work done to restore the drainage swale was
approved by staff. Mr. Schwartz explained that it was built by Lundgren Bros. Construction and
he has assurances it would suffice. After commission discussion, the following motion was
made.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilwoman Tjornhom seconded that the City Council
table Planning Case 06-22, Variance request at 7376 Bent Bow Trail. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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GARY CARLSON, 3891 WEST 62 STREET: VARIANCE REQUEST FOR RELIEF
FROM THE 30 FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING FOUR-STALL GARAGE AND RELIEF FROM
THE 1,000 SQ. FT. DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE RESTRICTION FOR THE
RSF DISTRICT.
Public Present:
Name Address
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Dale Keehl 3841 West 62 Street
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Gary Carlson 3891 West 62 Street
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Luke Melchert 112 2 Street W, Chaska
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Maureen and Molly Carlson 3891 West 62 Street
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Megan Moore 3891 West 62 Street
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Mayor
Furlong asked for clarification on the timeline and background information. Councilman
Peterson asked for clarification of the different colors on the map. Councilwoman Tjornhom
asked about the distance between the garage and the house. Luke Melchert, representing the
applicant, clarified the variance request. Molly Carlson spoke in support of granting the variance
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for the garage to store and protect her equipment. Dale Keehl, 3841 West 62 Street spoke in
support of the variance. Gary Carlson talked about the negotiations he’s had with Josh Metzer
regarding granting of the variance. The council discussed tabling this item to give the applicant
time to remove the 7 structures on the property before bringing the item back before the council.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded to table Planning Case 06-
23 for a variance and intensification of a non-conforming use for the property at 3891 West
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62 Street. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
None.
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COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Furlong commended the city staff for a great 4 of
July celebration.
ADMNISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt provided an update on the search for
an Assistant City Manager and an update on a deck fire at the Lake Susan Apartments.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Mayor Furlong seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted
in favor and the motion carried. The City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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