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# H A S Chanhassen is a Community for Life-Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
September 24, 2019
Mr. John Jensen II
1181 Homestead Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Planning Case #2019-12, Variance for Septic System Placement
Dear Mr. John Jensen II:
This letter is to notify you that on September 23, 2019, the Chanhassen City Council approved a
variance from the bluff setback and encroachment into the Bluff Creek primary zone for the
construction of a septic system, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant is required to submit detailed construction drawings and/or plat
drawings for the project, as applicable. An engineer-designed plan is required to
divert the existing drainage ravine that would be impacted by the proposed SSTS.
2. The applicant shall apply for a septic permit for the septic system.
3. The applicant shall provide further justification of the impracticability of such a
location for an SSTS (e.g. a geotechnical report or perk test if the concern is
fill/disturbed soil).
4. An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval.
5. The applicant shall submit a tree survey showing the system located as to minimize
tree removal. All trees 6" and larger in and around the construction area shall be
shown. Replacement planting will be required in areas cleared outside of the septic
fields. Plans and quantities shall be approved by the city.
6. Tree protection fencing shall be installed to protect trees and vegetation outside of the
construction area.
You will need to apply for a septic permit for the installation of the septic system. A site
evaluation from a design engineer will be needed to design a method to move the bottom part of
the gully/ravine so it does not wash out the proposed mound system.
PH 952.227.1100 • www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us • FX 952.227.1110
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 •CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA 55317
Mr.John Jensen II
September 24,2019
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• The SSTS designer will need to mark out the toe slopes of the proposed mound to
show location in field.
• The design engineer will need to survey, design and approve the method and final
as-builts.
• Design and calculate for a 100-year rain event.
• City staff will review and approve the design.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Eric Tessman, Building
Official, at(952)227-1199.
Sincere
Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
ec: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Erik Henricksen, Project Engineer
Chip Hentges, Carver County Soil and Water Conservation District
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
Eric Tessman, Building Official
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER COUNTY,MINNESOTA
VARIANCE 2019-12
1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein,the City of Chanhassen hereby
grants the following variance:
The Chanhassen City Council approved a variance from the bluff setback and
encroachment into the Bluff Creek primary zone for the construction of a septic system.
2. Property. The variance is for a property situated in the City of Chanhassen,Carver County,
Minnesota,and legally described as Lot 10, Block 3, Pioneer Hills,Carver County,Minnesota.
3. Conditions.The variance approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant is required to submit detailed construction drawings and/or plat
drawings for the project, as applicable. An engineer-designed plan is required to
divert the existing drainage ravine that would be impacted by the proposed SSTS.
2. The applicant shall apply for a septic permit for the septic system.
3. The applicant shall provide further justification of the impracticability of such a
location for an SSTS (e.g. a geotechnical report or perk test if the concern is
fill/disturbed soil).
4. An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval.
5. The applicant shall submit a tree survey showing the system located as to minimize
tree removal. All trees 6"and larger in and around the construction area shall be
shown. Replacement planting will be required in areas cleared outside of the septic
fields. Plans and quantities shall be approved by the city.
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6. Tree protection fencing shall be installed to protect trees and vegetation outside of the
construction area.
4. Lapse. If within one(1)year of the issuance of this variance the allowed construction has not
been substantially completed,this variance shall lapse.
Dated: September 23,2019 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
BY:
(SEAL) Elise Ryan, Mayor
AND:
Todd Gerhardt,City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF CARVER )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this_day of
2019 by Elise Ryan,Mayor and Todd Gerhardt,City Manager,of the City of Chanhassen,a
Minnesota municipal corporation,on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to authority granted by
its City Council.
NOTARY PUBLIC
DRAFTED BY:
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen,MN 55317
(952)227-1100
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