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PC SUM 2014 08 19 CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES AUGUST 19, 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, Steve Weick and Dan Campion STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer; Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Technician; and Drew Ingvalson, Planning Intern PUBLIC PRESENT: Gary Disch 1401 Park Road Chris & Barb King 960 Carver Beach Road PUBLIC HEARING: VILLAGE SHOPPES OF CHANHASSEN-460 LAKE DRIVE: REQUEST FOR A TH SUBDIVISION TO REPLAT VILLAGES ON THE PONDS 8 ADDITION, AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 13,100 SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL BUILDING WITH A VARIANCE FOR SIGNAGE ON 1.45 ACRES OF PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND LOCATED ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, VILLAGES ON TH THE PONDS 8 ADDITION, PLANNING CASE 2014-24. Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked if there were any concerns with the one shared entrance to the site and hard cover requirements. Commissioner Undestad asked for clarification on the land being added to the bank property. Commissioner Campion asked for clarification on the minor alterations for flood protection. The applicant, Steve Johnson, a partner with Solomon Real Estate Group, addressed the issues relating to the roof, EIFS and landscaping requirements. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. Undestad moved, Campion seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the subdivision re-platting Villages on the th Ponds 8 Addition; and Site Plan Review for a one-story, two-building, 13,654 square-foot retail center subject to the following conditions and adoption of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation: Subdivision 1.Before the final plat is recorded the $45 GIS fee must be paid. Planning Commission Summary – August 19, 2014 Site Plan Building 1.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of Minnesota. 2.The building(s) are required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems. Water supply for the fire suppression system must comply with NFPA 13 (specifically, see restriction/requirements for pipes under buildings). 3.Retaining walls over four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and a permit must be obtained prior to construction. 4.Structure proximity to property lines and other buildings will have an impact on the code requirements for the proposed buildings, including but not limited to, allowable size, protected openings and fire-resistive construction. These requirements will be addressed when complete building and site plans are submitted. 5.Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans are submitted. 6.The owner and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as possible to discuss building proximity issues as well as plan review and permit procedures Engineering 1.The applicant must obtain the necessary agreement for the shared access between Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Villages on the Pond Tenth Addition. 2.Some of the sidewalk adjacent to the site is damaged and shall be replaced with the site improvements. 3.The proposed 8” ductile iron watermain on the east side of the building shall be privately owned and maintained. 4.The developer shall work with the small utility companies to ensure that any conflicts are resolved. 5.The grading plan must be revised to include proposed spot elevations on the patio on the northeast corner of the building on Lot 1 and the green area on the west side of Lot 2. Fire Marshal 1.“No Parking Fire Lane” signs and yellow painted curb will be required. The builder shall contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for specific areas. 2 Planning Commission Summary – August 19, 2014 2.There are specific codes relating to the installation of underground water mains under buildings. The builder will need to submit specific plans to the Chanhassen Building Department and Fire Department for review and approval. 3.A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants. Planning 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.The developer shall provide the city with an acknowledgement from Community Bank waiving their right to access for their underground garage area. 3.The material for the trash enclosure should reflect the building design and building materials. The trash enclosure shall be shifted to the north with the gates facing north. 4.The building elevation must be revised to reduce the amount of E.I.F.S. to 15 percent. 5.Sloped roof elements shall be a minimum 70 percent of roof area. Revise the building elevations to incorporate additional sloped roof features. 6.The developer should verify the placement of the light poles along Main Street to allow pedestrian passage. 7.Additional benches should be provided as well as a bike rack. 8.The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show the treed parking lot island with a minimum inner width of 10 feet. Water Resources 1.Prior to issuing a building permit, the hydrologic model shall be amended to include hydrologic soils group B unless adequate evidence can be provided showing that the USDA soil survey information is incorrect. 2.An operations and maintenance manual, stating anticipated inspections and maintenance and including the responsible party, the schedule of these activities and the methodology of reporting to the city, shall be prepared and submitted to the city for review and approval prior to issuing a building permit. 3.The applicant shall discuss potential opportunities for infiltration or volume reduction and incorporate where practicable to do so or provide reasons deemed satisfactory to city staff why these practices are not being proposed. 4.A detail sheet showing all proposed erosion prevention and sediment control best management practices shall be included with the final plan set. 3 Planning Commission Summary – August 19, 2014 5.Inlet protection on all existing catch basins downstream of the disturbance area and adjacent to traffic routing. This includes the catch basin which the system is intended to tie into as well as the four (4) catch basins near the entrance. 6.All turf areas shall have a minimum of 6 inches of topsoil placed prior to seeding or sodding. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING: LAKE MINNEWASHTA REGIONAL PARK: REQUEST FOR A WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LAKE MINNEWASHTA REGIONAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON 10.37 ACRES OF PROPERTY ZONED RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) AND LOCATED AT 6900 HAZELTINE BOULEVARD. APPLICANT/OWNER: CARVER COUNTY, PLANNING CASE 2014- 23. Krista Spreiter presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller clarified that this request is trading hard cover to get less impairment ultimately in the city’s water system. Commissioner Campion asked what was going to be done with the existing boat launch site. Commissioner Weick asked for clarification on the wetland banking credits. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. Hokkanen moved, Tennyson seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve Wetland Alteration Permit #2014-23 and WCA Permit #2014-03 to impact .05 acres of wetland and the wetland replacement plan under the Minnesota Rules Chapter 8420 which utilizes the purchase of .1 acres of wetland credit from bank #1375 for the purpose of the proposed Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Improvements Project; and authorize the Water Resources Coordinator to sign the joint water resource application for approval of wetland replacement as shown in plans dated July 22, 2014, subject to the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation: 1.Wetland replacement shall occur in a manner consistent with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (MR 8420). The applicant shall receive the City’s approval of a wetland replacement plan prior to any wetland impact occurring. 2.Wetland buffer areas shall be preserved, maintained and/or created around all existing wetlands in compliance with Sections 20-401 – 20-421 of Chanhassen City Code. 3.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies, e.g. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources and Army Corps of Engineers and comply with their conditions of approval. 4.The applicant must submit a Bill of Sale for Wetland Banking Credits to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources signed by both the buyer and seller of designated wetland credits. 4 Planning Commission Summary – August 19, 2014 5.The applicant must obtain, and the City must have received copy of an Application for Withdrawal of Wetland Credits from the Minnesota Wetland Bank signed and approved by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources prior to any impacts. 6.A signed Landowner Statement and Contractor Responsibility form shall be provided to the City prior to commencement of activity. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING: 1380 PARK ROAD: REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SCREENED OUTDOOR STORAGE ON PROPERTY ZONED INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK (IOP) AND LOCATED AT 1380 PARK ROAD (NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARK ROAD AND PARK PLACE). APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: MG, LLC, PLANNING CASE 2014-22. Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked for clarification on the opaque screening and landscaping requirements. Commissioner Weick asked for clarification on screening of outdoor storage. The applicant Gary Disch with Magney Construction explained that the request was for outdoor storage of construction equipment. Tennyson moved, Campion seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit #2014-22 to allow screened outdoor storage in an IOP District for MG, LLC, located on Lot 1, Block 2, th Chanhassen Lakes Business Park 5 Addition as shown on the plans dated received July 18, 2014, subject to the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation: Planning 1.A Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded at Carver County. 2.No unlicensed or inoperable vehicle/equipment shall be stored on the premises. Water Resources Coordinator 1.All stockpiled materials must have adequate perimeter control. 2.The existing catch basin must be protected at all times from having sediment enter. The applicant must demonstrate how this will be accomplished to the satisfaction of the City. 3.Access to the catch basin must be provided at all times for the City or their representatives. 4.The applicant must provide a detailed description of the anticipated materials to be stored on- site. No materials considered hazardous may be stored there. 5 Planning Commission Summary – August 19, 2014 5.No maintenance or refueling of vehicles may occur in the storage area. 6.Any leaks or spills must be cleaned up immediately and, if these spills exceed state threshold, must be reported to the State Duty Officer. City Forester 1.The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to replace the majority of the deciduous shrubs with evergreen varieties. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING: 3880 LONE CEDAR LANE: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO THE BLUFF SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A WATER ORIENTED STRUCTURE ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND LOCATED AT 3880 LONE CEDAR LANE. APPLICANT/OWNER: SCOTT MURPHY, PLANNING CASE 2014-20. Chairman Aller noted for the record that the Planning Commission received an additional letter dated August 12, 2014 from Mr. William Humphries that had been read by all the commissioners and will become part of the packet. Drew Ingvalson presented the staff report on this item. If the structure is located within the sanitary sewer easement, Chairman Aller asked for clarification of what a temporary water oriented structure would look like. The applicant, Scott Murphy explained why he would prefer not to locate a temporary structure in the sanitary sewer easement and showed photos of similar sheds built in near proximity to his property. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After discussion by commission members, the following motion was made. Weick moved, Undestad seconded the Chanhassen Planning Commission acting as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a variance from the bluff setback requirements to allow a 18-foot by 12-foot water-oriented structure 17 feet from the toe of a bluff on property zoned Single Family Residential District (RSF), Planning Case 2014-20, and adoption of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation. All voted in favor, except Chairman Aller who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 6 to 1. PUBLIC HEARING: 960 CARVER BEACH ROAD: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE IMPERVIOUS SURFACE LIMITATION TO CONSTRUCT A DRIVEWAY ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND LOCATED AT 960 CARVER BEACH ROAD. APPLICANT/OWNER: CHRISTOPHER & BARBARA KING, PLANNING CASE 2014-21. Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked for clarification on calculations and enforcement of the porous pavers and/or rain garden features. The applicant, Chris King, 960 Carver Beach Road thanked city staff for their work on this request but asked that the full 34 percent be granted. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Carol Zalusky, 6 Planning Commission Summary – August 19, 2014 960 Western Drive expressed the neighborhoods disappointment in the City granting over 25 percent hard surface coverage to this property when other property owners in the neighborhood have been denied and asked that other options such as pervious pavers be used. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. Commission members discussed the percentage for the variance and how conditions of the variance could be enforced. Carol Zalusky asked to speak. Chairman Aller re-opened the public hearing. Carol Zalusky asked the Planning Commission to consider that neighbors in the area run sump pumps into the street. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. Undestad moved, Hokkanen seconded that the Planning Commission acting as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves an additional 3.2 percent hard cover variance to permit the construction of a driveway to a single family home subject to the following conditions, and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Decision: 1.The property owner shall submit an as-built survey to ensure additional hard cover does not exceed 3.2 percent, to a total of 34 percent hard cover. 2.The driveway expansion shall substantially conform to the schematic as shown in the staff report. 3.Provide mitigation for the increased volume through some type of infiltration practice which abstracts a volume equal to that volume which runs off the area of impervious that are over the allowed 25 percent (i.e. rain garden), or use an alternate pervious surface for the construction of the driveway. 4.The applicant apply for a zoning permit for the driveway expansion and rain garden. 5.A maintenance agreement shall run with the property. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Hokkanen noted the verbatim and summary Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated July 15, 2014 as presented. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson provided an update on City Council action taken at their July 14, 2014 and July 28, 2014 meetings and discussed items on future Planning Commission agendas. Undestad moved, Weick seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Submitted by Kate Aanenson Community Development Director Prepared by Nann Opheim 7