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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 17, 2014
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Lisa Hokkanen, Kim Tennyson, Maryam
Yusuf, and Dan Campion
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steve Weick
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner;
and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
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Travis Simon 23110 – 320 Street, LeCenter, MN 56057
Mike Langer 30676 County Road 24, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
Tim Payne 2345 Fawn Hill Court
Dick Glover 2357 Fawn Hill Court
M. Marcotte 7240 Galpin Boulevard
I-Fei Tsu 9210 Ellendale Lane
Jeff Schoenwetter Homestead Partners
Theresa Bentz 7280 Galpin Boulevard
Marlene Bentz 7300 Galpin Boulevard
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Wendy Peterson Born 555 West 1 Street, Waconia
Charlie Wiemerslage Sather-Berquist
OATH OF OFFICE:
Chairman Aller administered the Oath of Office to Dan Campion and welcomed
him to the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9111 AUDUBON ROAD: REQUEST FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR
APPROXIMATELY 40,000 CUBIC YARDS OF FILL TO BE PLACED ON PROPERTY ZONED
AGRICULTURAL (A2) AND LOCATED AT 9111 AUDUBON ROAD. APPLICANT:
MATHIOWETZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. OWNER: GAYLE DEGLER, PLANNING
CASE 2014-17.
Alyson Fauske presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller clarified that the new grading will
help stop further erosion before opening the public hearing. I-Fei Tsu asked if the property will continue
to be agriculture use which staff confirmed it would. Tim Paine, 2345 Fawn Hill Court asked about the
quality and compaction of the fill being brought onto the site. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing.
Undestad moved, Tennyson seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that
approve the interim use permit to permit site grading, plans prepared by
the City Council
Mathiowetz Construction Company, dated May 2, 2014, subject to the following conditions
and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
Planning Commission Summary – June 17, 2014
1.Grading must be kept out of the Bluff Creek primary zone. The plans shall be revised such
that no fill is placed beyond the drip line of the wooded area. Erosion control fencing shall
be placed at the edge of the drip line and the topsoil berm uphill from the silt fence.
2.The SWPPP must identify the Bluff Creek impairment for turbidity and the location of Bluff
Creek.
3.Silt fence shall be installed and inspected prior to beginning grading operations.
4.Silt fence shall be installed using metal t-posts.
5.An erosion control escrow in the amount of $1,500.00 shall be provided prior to commencing
grading operation.
6.The interim use permit shall end with the substantial completion of the Lyman Boulevard
(CSAH 18) project from Audubon Road to Powers Boulevard.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
VISTAS AT BENTZ FARMS: REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL ESTATE
(A2) TO RESIDENTIAL-LOW & MEDIUM DENSITY (RLM); CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BLUFF CREEK CORRIDOR; AND
PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH VARIANCES CREATING 15 LOTS, 4 OUTLOTS AND PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY ON 25.65 ACRES LOCATED AT 7280 AND 7300 GALPIN BOULEVARD.
APPLICANT: HOMESTEAD PARTNERS, LLC, PLANNING CASE 2014-18.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Undestad asked for clarification on
the letter submitted by the applicant regarding the conditions of approval. Commissioner Hokkanen
asked about the cul-de-sac issue and development of the ghost plat. The applicant, Jeff Schoenwetter
with JMS Custom Homes reviewed highlights from a power point presentation outlining the proposed
development and specifically brought up issues with park dedication and the size of the cul-de-sac, noting
they will continue to work with staff on those issues. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Tim
Paine, 2345 Fawn Hill Court asked for clarification on the location and development status of the outlots,
visibility related to the access point on Galpin Boulevard, and concern with wetland drainage. Myron
Marcotte, 7240 Galpin Boulevard, and owner of the ghost plat property, asked for clarification of the
driveway easement, tree removal plan, and the location of the trail on Galpin. Tim Paine asked about trail
plans in the open area. Wendy Peterson Biorn with the Carver County Historical Society thanked Bob
Generous and the builder for allowing them to document the Lyman house and explained their hopes of
installing a sign commemorating Lyman’s contribution to the Grimm Alfalfa project. Chairman Aller
closed the public hearing. Then re-opened it to allow Jeff Schoenwetter to clarify the easement issue.
Chairman Aller closed the public hearing.
Yusuf moved, Campion seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approves the rezoning of the property from Agricultural Estate (A-2) to Residential-Low &
Medium Density (RLM); a Conditional Use Permit to permit development within the Bluff Creek
Corridor; and Preliminary Plat for 15 lots, 4 outlots and public right of way with Variances for the use
of a private street for a single-family detached subdivision subject to the following conditions; and
adopts the Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
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Planning Commission Summary – June 17, 2014
Rezoning
1.The rezoning shall apply only to the platted lots within Vistas at Bentz Farms and exclude the
outlots.
Conditional Use Permit
2.Dedicate Outlot A to the City.
Subdivision
Building Official Conditions
1. Provide a 1:200 “clean” plat drawing.
2. Demolition permits are required for the removal of any existing structures.
3. Buildings may be required to be designed by an architect and/or engineer as determined by
the Building Official.
4. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
permits can be issued.
5. Retaining walls over four feet high require a permit and must be designed by a professional
engineer.
6. Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
7. The applicant and/or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible
to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Engineering Conditions
1.The title survey must show all existing easements on Parcel 3.
2.The developer’s engineer must check the accuracy of the scale shown on the plan sheets.
3.The final plan submittal must show the proposed elevation at the proposed building corners.
4.Proposed lots shall be graded to drain away from building locations.
5.The grading plan must show proposed elevations at the center of the proposed driveway at
the curb line.
6.The grading plans shall be revised to show the elevation of the Emergency Overflow (EOF).
7.The nearby building openings must be a minimum of one foot above the EOF elevation.
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8.The plans must identify proposed stockpile areas.
9.The developer’s engineer must work with City staff to revise the grading plan to either divert
or collect the runoff at the northeast corner of the property.
10.The developer’s engineer shall work with City staff to evaluate the condition of the culverts
in the Galpin Boulevard ditch and their capacity to carry additional stormwater runoff from
this property.
11.The grading must be revised such that water is not directed to run over the top of the
retaining wall.
12.The retaining wall must be designed by a professional engineer registered in the state of
Minnesota.
13.The following materials are prohibited for retaining wall construction: smooth face, poured
in place concrete (stamped or patterned is acceptable), masonry, railroad ties and timber.
Walls taller than six feet shall not be constructed with boulder rock.
14.A Homeowners Association (HOA) must be created to take ownership and maintenance
responsibility of the retaining wall and any drain tile that will cross property lines.
15.The final set of plans must show the proposed name for the private street.
16.The plans shall be revised to show the center of the private cul-de-sac as paved street, not a
raised center island.
17.Curb and gutter are required for the private street.
18.At the intersection with Fawn Hill Road, the curbs must have a radius for vehicle turns
instead of the 90-degree angle shown.
19.The engineering department’s preference would be to remove the farm drives and the
culverts underneath them. The developer’s engineer shall work with Carver County staff to
accomplish this.
20.The proposed watermain pipe shall by C900.
21.The developer’s engineer will ensure that CBMH-A4 does not conflict with the nearby
watermain.
22.An assessment for the Lake Ann Interceptor improvements from 2003 is outstanding for this
property. The principal of $187.50 must be paid or reassessed to the individual lots at the
time of final plat.
23.An assessment for water and sewer improvements from 2002 is outstanding. The principal
of $38,922.00 must be paid or reassessed to the individual lots at the time of final plat.
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24.Water and sewer partial hook-ups are due at the time of final plat. The partial hook-up fees
will be assessed at the rate in effect at that time.
Fire Marshal Conditions
1.A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
2.Prior to combustible construction, fire hydrants must be made serviceable.
3.Temporary street signs shall be installed prior to and during construction.
4.Prior to combustible construction, fire apparatus access roads capable of supporting the
weight of fire apparatus shall be made serviceable.
5.No burning permits will be issued for trees, brush that is removed.
6.The center island in the proposed cul-du-sac is not allowed.
7.Submit proposed private street name to Chanhassen Fire Marshal and Building Official for
review and approval.
8.An additional fire hydrant will be required at the northwest corner of Galpin Boulevard and
Fawn Hill Road.
9.“No Parking Fire Lane” signs will be required on the east side of the private drive/road.
Spacing shall be 75 feet, wording on both sides of posts. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal
for more information if needed.
Natural Resource Specialist Conditions
1.Tree protection fencing will be required at the edge of grading limits near any preserved
trees. It shall be installed prior to grading.
2.The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show the types and locations of proposed
bufferyard plantings.
3.The applicant shall remove all hazard and diseased trees in the bufferyard area prior to final
acceptance of the completed development.
Parks Conditions
1.Full park fees in lieu of additional parkland dedication and/or trail construction shall be
collected at the time of final plat recording.
Planning Conditions
1.The applicant shall revise the lot width of Lot 2 to meet the 100-foot lot width at the building
setback line, which is 25 feet from the private street easement line.
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2.The applicant needs to calculate the lot areas of Lots 1 through 4 excluding the lot area
encompassed within the private street easement.
3.Lots within the development are limited to single-family detached homes.
Water Resource Specialist Conditions
1.The developers engineer shall work with staff to provide more clear and concise demarcation
of the Bluff Creek Overlay District and the setback from the Bluff Creek Overlay District.
2.The Bluff Creek Overlay District boundary shall be demarcated with appropriate signage at
all points of intersection with lot lines and at all major angle points.
3.That portion of the Bluff Creek Overlay District and applicable setback disturbed for site
grading shall be vegetated in native vegetation and a planting plan and schedule shall be
provided.
4.Outlot A shall be dedicated to the City.
5.The 2% swale behind Lots 13 and 14 shall have a drain tile installed as part of the site
grading and utility installation. This shall be included before final plat approval.
6.The pond designs shall include either the installation of forebays as described in the City’s
Surface Water Management Plan or provide for the installation of environmental manholes or
4-foot or deeper sump manholes with a SAFL baffle at the last CBMH at station 21+00 and
at the CBMH located at the end of the private road.
7.A comprehensive stand-alone SWPPP document with all elements required by Part III of the
NPDES construction permit shall be prepared and submitted to the City for review and
comment before final plat approval.
8.The applicant must demonstrate the feasibility of alternate methods of volume reduction to
justify the absence of any volume reducing management practices as is currently proposed
before final plat approval.
9.The applicant must comply with the requirements of all other jurisdictional agencies with
authority over the project area.
10.Surface Water Management connection charges are estimated to be $54,172.00. This
connection charge will be due at the time of final plat.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Yusuf noted the verbatim and summary Minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting dated May 20, 2014 as presented.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Kate Aanenson provided an update on City Council action
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at their May 27 meeting and discussed future Planning Commission meeting dates and items.
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Planning Commission Summary – June 17, 2014
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at
7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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