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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 19, 2015
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Steve Weick, Maryam Yusuf, John
Tietz, and Nancy Madsen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Lisa Hokkanen
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
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BEEHIVE 2 ADDITION, PLANNING CASE 2015-10: REQUEST FOR REZONING
OF APPROXIMATELY TWO ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6440
HAZELTINE BOULEVARD FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) TO
MIXED MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-8); REPLAT OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6330 HAZELTINE BOULEVARD AND 6440 HAZELTINE
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BOULEVARD INTO TWO LOTS (BEEHIVE HOME 2 ADDITION) WITH
VARIANCES; AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 10,700 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION
TO A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT FACILITY (BEEHIVE HOMES), WITH
VARIANCES. APPLICANT: TYLER STEVENS. OWNERS: TYLER STEVENS AND
BENJAMIN & HIDEKO GOWEN.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Alyson Fauske discussed issues related to
stormwater, traffic analysis, pedestrian crosswalk, and sanitary sewer. Commissioner Madsen
asked if the private road was sufficient to service emergency vehicles. Commissioner Weick
asked for clarification of the hard surface coverage calculations and drainage. Commissioner
Tietz asked if the stormwater pond would impact any future plans with the ghost plat. The
applicant Tyler Stevens, 6505 Fox Hollow Court discussed the need for the addition and lot line
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configuration. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Gary Reed, 2461 West 64 Street
noted he was happy with the BeeHive development and would support the addition. Jan Reed,
same address stated she’s heard nothing but positive comments about Tyler as a person and the
development from neighborhood residents. Ben Gowen, 6440 Hazeltine Boulevard stated he
was very much in favor of this development. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing.
Yusuf moved, Madsen seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approvePlanning Case #2015-10 to rezone 0.9 acres of property from RSF,
Single Family Residential District, to R-8, Mixed Medium-Density Residential for Lot 1,
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Block 1, BeeHive Home 2 Addition subdivision contingent upon final plat approval, as
shown in plans dated received April 17, 2015, and adoption of the Findings of Fact and
Recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6
to 0.
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Yusuf moved, Madsen seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the preliminary plat with a variance to allow a private street for Planning
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Case 2015-10 for BeeHive Home 2 Addition as shown in plans dated received April 17,
2015, and including the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation, subject to the
following conditions:
Engineering Conditions:
1.All conveyances, drainage ways and stormwater treatment devices must be included within a
drainage and utility easement as required in Section 18-76 (c).
2.The perimeter drainage and utility easement must be vacated and re-platted to border the new
property lines.
3.The proposed drainage and utility easement over the proposed sanitary sewer must be
widened to facilitate the utility maintenance and excavation of the pipe.
4.The portion of the private driveway that would be shared for access will be considered a
private street under the city code. It must, therefore, have a 7-ton design and a joint access
and maintenance agreement must be created between the two parcels.
5.The private street will need a name labeled on the plans. Name suggestions shall be
submitted to the City for approval.
6.The drive aisle of the parking lot must be revised to provide 26 feet wide from face of curb.
7.The new trunk lines will be owned and maintained by the City. The services connecting to
the buildings will be private.
8.The sanitary sewer pipe under the new section of driveway is set at a 5.02% pitch. The grade
on that pipe section shall be adjusted to a 0.50% slope to provide future gravity sewer to as
much of the southern property as possible.
9.Plan and profile sheets are required for all publically-owned utilities.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Yusuf moved, Madsen seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the site plan consisting of a 10,700 square-foot addition continuing care
retirement facility, Planning Case 2015-10 for BeeHive Homes as shown in plans dated
received April 17, 2015, and including the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation,
subject to the following conditions:
Planning Conditions:
1.The existing monument sign shall be moved to the new access into the site to clearly define the
access for emergency vehicles.
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2.Approval of the site plan is contingent upon approval of the rezoning, subdivision and vacation
of drainage and utility easement.
3.All rooftop equipment must be screened.
Building Official Conditions:
1.The building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota. A “Code Record” is required (Code Record schematic plans may be same scale as
architectural). For “Code Record” information go to MN Dept. of Labor and Industry:
http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/PlanConstruction.asp
2.Retaining walls in excess of 48 inches in height must be designed by a professional structural
engineer licensed in the state of Minnesota.
3.A demolition permit is required for removal of any existing structures.
4.The buildings must be protected with automatic fire sprinkler systems.
5.An accessible route must be provided to buildings, parking facilities, public transportation stops
and all common-use facilities.
6.All parking areas, including parking garages, must be provided with accessible parking spaces
dispersed among the various building entrances.
7.Accessible units must be provided in accordance with Minnesota State Building Code Chapter
1341.
8.The building owner and/or their representatives should meet with the Inspections Division to
discuss plan review and permit procedures. In particular, occupancy group, type of construction
and allowable area issues must be addressed.
Fire Marshal Conditions:
1. “No Parking Fire Lane” signs and yellow-painted curb will be required on the new driveway.
Only one side of the driveway will be posted “No Parking.” Contact the Chanhassen Fire
Marshal for exact locations.
Engineering Conditions:
1.A stable conveyance must be provided to the proposed infiltration basin identified as 5P on
the drainage plan.
2.The applicant must create a HydroCAD model for the entire site using data from Atlas 14
and demonstrate the pond created with the first phase can accommodate additional drainage.
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3.The applicant must model the conveyance to the infiltration basin as a reach and demonstrate
that the grass filter swale meets the MN Stormwater Manual guidelines for pretreatment.
4.The applicant is required to meet a water quality volume of one (1) inch runoff from all new
impervious surface.
5.The applicant must provide a water quality model, as required by Section 19-144 of the city
code, showing that there is a 60% reduction in TP and 90% reduction in TSS as required by
city code and the NPDES permits.
6.The plan set shall include a detail specific to each bioretention feature which is consistent
with the MN Stormwater Manual.
7.Plugs and live plants shall be used in lieu of seed and a planting schedule and maintenance
plan shall be developed and submitted for city approvals and record retention for both
bioretention features.
8.The stormwater management plan shall treat the runoff from the proposed drive.
9.The applicant shall prepare and submit to the City for approval a Surface Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) consistent with the NPDES Construction Permit which shall
contain all required elements as listed in Parts III and IV of the permit.
10.The plans shall indicate that six (6) inches of topsoil are to be placed on all disturbed areas to
be vegetated and a stockpile area shall be indicated on the plan set.
11.A final stabilization plan shall be prepared for the site.
12.The plans shall show locations proposed for stockpile areas.
13.A soils report shall be submitted to staff indicating soil conditions and permeability.
14.The grading plans must be revised to show the first floor elevations of adjacent lots.
15.Spot elevations must also be shown to illustrate the drainage pattern near the existing home’s
driveway.
16.The proposed grades on the site shall be no greater than 3:1.
17.The engineer shall coordinate with MnDOT and incorporate their comments.
18.The radius of the driveway curves must be shown on the plan set.
19.The trail width shall be labeled on the plan set.
20.The plan shall be revised to reconstruct the trail further north to create a better connection.
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21.The new addition is subject to sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. 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.
22.The developer’s engineer must incorporate the latest edition of Chanhassen Standard
Specifications and Detail Plates into the plan set.
Environmental Resource Conditions:
1.Install tree protection fencing around all preserved trees shown on grading plans. The
fencing shall be installed prior to any construction activity and remain until site construction
is completed.
2.Site plantings shall be increased to meet minimum bufferyard requirements. Plantings shall
be located so as to soften direct views in areas where the proposed building is closest to
property lines.
3.Bufferyard plantings shall be located on the west side of the entryway drive rather than on
the east as proposed.
4.A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the city showing proposed plantings adjacent
to the entire parking area that limit direct views of the pavement and the vehicles.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
DAYCO CONCRETE CUP/SPA AMENDMENTS, PLANNING CASE 2015-11:
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENTS TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-02 ND SITE
PLAN AGREEMENT 2001-05 TO ALLOW SCREENED OUTDOOR STORAGE ON
PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND LOCATED AT
1850 LAKE DRIVE WEST (DAYCO CONCRETE). APPLICANT/OWNER: LDW
PROPERTIES.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tietz asked about security
fencing and drainage. Commissioner Madsen asked what items can be stored outside. Chairman
Aller asked if the applicant agreed with the conditions. Commissioner Weick asked about
parking requirements. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public
hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded that the Planning Commission recommend City Council
approve the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan amendments to allow screened outdoor
storage for LDW Properties, to be located on Lot 2, Block 1, Chanhassen Business Center,
shown on the plans dated received April 17, 2015, subject to the following conditions:
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1.The Conditional Use Permit shall be restated to “outdoor storage is prohibited unless it has
been approved under site plan review.”
2.No unlicensed or inoperable vehicle/equipment shall be stored on the premises.
3.Outdoor storage is limited to the construction equipment outlined in this report.
4.The applicant shall work with city staff to complete full screening of the outdoor storage space
through landscaping.
Water Resources Coordinator
1.Materials shall be free of concrete.
No cleaning or maintained of equipment can occur in this area.
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 April 21, 2015 as presented.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
Chairman Aller reminded everyone that there is one more
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Mayor Is In on May 28 at City Hall.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson discussed action taken by the City
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Council at their May 11 meeting and upcoming Planning Commission agenda items.
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 7:45 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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