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Jannry 31,2023
Schutrop Building & Development
Attn: Marty Schutrop
540 Lakota Lane
Chaska, MN 5531 8
Re: Metes and Bounds Subdivision - 6730 Golden Court
Dear Mr. Schutrop
This letter is to confirm that on Monday, January 23, 2023, the Chanhassen City Council approved
the resolution approving a Metes and Bounds subdivision creating two single-family lots subject to
the following conditions:
Building:
l. A building permit must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the site and before
beginning any construction on the site.
2. Building plans must provide sufficient information to veriff that proposed building meets all
requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code, additional comments or requirements
may be required after plan review
3. Retaining walls (if present) more than four feet high, measured from the bottom of the
footing to the top ofthe wall, must be designed by a professional engineer and a building
permit must be obtained prior to constnrction. Retaining walls (if present) under four feet in
height require a zoning permit.
EngineeringAVater Resources:
I . Public drainage and utility easements shall be recorded prior to, or concurrently with, the
recording of the suMivision in accordance with the Proposed Property Division plan drafted
by Demars-Gabriel Land Suweyors, Inc., dated Augusl 16,2022.
2. The applicant shall enter into an encroachment agreement for the existing retaining wall
within Golden Court right-of-way abutting Parcel A prior to, or concurently with, the
recording of the subdivision and public easements. All other encroachments within public
easements will be reviewed at the time of building permit reviews.
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A security in the amount of $12,940.00 shall be provided for grading, site restoration, erosion
control and wetland buffer re-establishment prior to the recording of the subdivision.
The applicant and their engineer must work with city staff in amending the construction
plans, dated December 7, 2022, prepared by Kent E. Brander with civil Methods, Inc. to
hlly satisfo staffconcems. Final construction plans will be subject to review and approval
by staff prior to recording ofthe subdivision'
Prior to connecting to the existing service laterals, their serviceability shall be verified. For
sanitary sewer, this shall be accomplished via CCTV which will be provided to the City's
Engineering Department for review prior to connection.
The development fees associated with this subdivision shall be paid prior to recording-ofthe
subdivision. Fees are based on rates in effect at the time of recordation and for 2022 they
total $19,080.02, and are enumerated as such:
a. Partial hookup fees: a Water Hook-Up of $2,563.00 and a Sewer Hook-Up of $691'00
b. Surface water development fee: $10,026'02
c. Park dedication fee: $5,800.00
The applicant shall update the Operations and Maintenance plan based on city comments and
enter into an Operations and Maintenance Agleement for the privately owned stormwater
facilities onsite which shall be recorded prior to the recording ofthe subdivision.
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g. The conservation easement shall be changed to a drainage and utility easement.
10. A security in the amount of$2,900 shall be provided for onsite Best Management Practices
(BMp) construction and close out prior to the recording ofthe subdivision. The security shall
be released when as-builts are approved and the BMP/site is approved by the water resources
engineer as constructed Per Plan.
Environmental Resources:
I Tree preservation fencing must be installed at the dripline or the furthest point possible from
the trunk around trees #94, #95, and #180.
9. The applicant must submit a wetland buffer landscaping plan as defined in Sec. 20412(h).
The buffer landscaping plan including permanent buffer monuments must be approved by the
water resources engineer and installed with the project.
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2 . If trees #94, #95 , or # I 80 are damaged or removed due to construction, they must be each be
replaced with a 2.5" overstory shade tree or eight-foot-high conifer.
Parks & Recreation:
l. Park Dedication fees in the amount of $5,800 shall be paid prior to recording the subdivision.
Planning:
1. The existing &iveway on Parcel A shall be removed and the existing driveway on Parcel B
shall be brought into compliance with section 20-1122 of the city code. An escrow of I l07o
ofthe estimated removal cost for the required sections of the existing driveway must be
received prior to recording, and the required sections ofthe existing driveway must be
removed within six months of the approval of this subdivision.
In order to record the subdivision the city will need the following:
1. Executed deeds for Parcels A and B
2. Public drainage and utility easements (along property lines and over wetland and wetland
buffer).
3. Encroachment agreement for existing retaining wall with Golden Court right-of-way abutting
Parcel A.
4. Operations and Maintenance Agteement for stormwater BMP.
5. Final Construction plans must be received and approved by the City (see Engineering/Water
Resources Condition 4)
7. The Following Fees:
Development Fees
DoqJment Recording Fee s30o.0o
water Partial Hookup Fee $2,652.00
sewer Partial Hookup Fee s7rs.m
surface water Development Fee s10,423.43
Park Dedication Fee $s,800.0o
Total:s19,89O.43
6. Mortgage Holder Consent (if applicable)
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8. The Following Escrows:
Required Se(llrity/Escrow
Grading/site Restoration/wetland Buffer S12,940
Stormwater BMP 52,9oo
Driveway Removal (11096 of estimated cost)TBD
Total $r.5,84o + TBD
As the city and counry finalize their review, additional required documents may be identified. After
the city receives all of the required documents and fees, we will record the documents and the
resolution approving the subdivision at Carver County. Additionally, all current year taxes must be
paid in full and any delinquent prop€rty taxes or green acres taxes must also be paid prior to the city
recording these documents. You have 120 days from date of City Council approval to record the
subdivision and the city/county will require recent title work, ifyou delay recording updated title
work may be required. Only after recording ofthese documents can the city issue a building permit.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact m e at (952) 227 -1 132 or
mwalters@chanhassenmn. gov.
Sincerely,
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MacKenzie Young-Walters, AICP
Associate Planner
ec Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner
Erik Henricksen, Project Engineer
Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager
Charlie Howley, City Engineer/Public Works Director
Manuel Jordan, Environmental Resource Specialist
Eric Tessman, Building Official
Joe Seidl, Water Resources Engineer
Enclosure
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: January 23.2023
MOTION BY: McDonald SECONDED BY:Kimber
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A METES AND BOUNDS SUBDIVISION
SCHUTROP BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT,6730 GOLDEN COURT
WHEREAS, Schutrop Building & Development has requested approval of a metes and
bounds subdivision creating two single-family lots on property in chanhassen described as:
The north 240 feet of the south 674 feet ofthe west 215 feet ofthe Northwest Quarter ofthe
Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township I l6 North, Range 23 West, Carver County, Minnesota,
Excepting therefrom the following:
Commencing at the southeast comer of said property; thence northerly along the easterly line of said
property, for a distance of 55.2 feet to the true point of beginning; thence southerly along said
Lasierly tine to the southeast comer of said property; thence westerly along the southerly boundary
of said property for a distance of25 feet; thence northeasterly to the true point ofbeginning; and
WHEREAS, the property is guided for Residential Low Density use; and
WHEREAS, the property is zoned Single-Family Residential district' RSF; and
WHEREAS, the proposed metes and bounds subdivision complies with all requirements of
the Chanhassen City Code; and
WIIEREAS, the proposed metes and bounds subdivision adequately provides for water
supply, storm drainage, sewage disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvements required by
the city; and
WIIEREAS, the proposed metes and bounds subdivision is consistent with the Chanhassen
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning ordinance.
NOw, TImREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City council hereby
approves a metes and bounds subdivision consisting of two tracts, Parcels A and B, subject to the
following conditions of aPProval:
Buildine:
I . A building permit must be obtained prior to demotishing any structures on the site and before
beginning any construction on the site.
2 Building plans must provide sufficient information to verify that proposed building meets all
requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code, additional comments or requirements may
be required after plan review.
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3. Retaining walls (if present) more than four feet high, measured from the bottom ofthe footing to
the top ofthe wall, must be designed by a professional engineer and a building permit must be
obtained prior to construction. Retaining walls (if present) under four feet in height require a
zoning permit.
Engineerinq/Water Resources:
L Public drainage and utility easements shall be recorded prior to, or concurrently with, the
recording ofthe subdivision in accordance with the Proposed Property Division plan drafted by
Demars-Gabriel Land Surveyors, Inc., dated August 16, 2022.
2. The applicant shall enter into an encroachment agreement for the existing retaining wall within
Gotden Court right-of-way abutting Parcel A prior to, or concunently with, the recording ofthe
subdivision and public easements. All other encroachments within public easements will be
reviewed at the time of building permit reviews.
3. A security in the amount of $12,940.00 shall be provided for grading, site restoration, erosion
control and wetland buffer re-establishment prior to the recording ofthe subdivision.
4. The applicant and their engineer must work with city staff in amending the construction plans,
dated December 7 ,2022, preparedby Kent E. Brander with Civil Methods, Inc. to fully satisfu
staff concems. Final construction plans will be subject to review and approval by staffprior to
recording of the suMivision.
5. Prior to connecting to the existing service laterals, their serviceability shall be verified. For
sanitary sewer, this shall be accomplished via CCTV which will be provided to the city's
Engineering Department for review prior to connection.
6. The development fees associated with this subdivision shall be paid prior to recording of the
subdivision. Fees are based on rates in effect at the time ofrecordation and for 2022 they total
$ 19,080.02, and are enumerated as such:
a. Partial hookup fees: a Water Hook-Up of $2,563.00 and a Sewer Hook-Up of$691'00
b. Surface water development fee: $10,026.02
c. Park dedication fee: $5,800.00
7. The applicant shall update the Operations and Maintenance plan based on city comments and
enter into an Operations and Maintenance Agreement for the privately owned stormwater
facilities onsite which shall be recorded prior to the recording of the suMivision.
8. The conservation easement shall be changed to a drainage and utility easement.
9. The applicant must submit a wetland buffer landscaping plan as defined in Sec.20-412(h).
10. The buffer landscaping plan including permanent buffer monuments must be approved by the
water resources engineer and installed with the project.
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Kimber
I I . A security in the amount of $2,900 shall be provided for onsite Best Management Practices
(BMP) construction and close out prior to the recording of the suMivision. The security shall be
released when as-builts are approved and the BMP/site is approved by the water resources
engineer as constructed Per Plan.
Env lronme lResources:
I . Tree preservation fencing must be installed at the dripline or the furthest point possible from the
trunk around trees #94, #95, and #180'
2. Iftrees #94,#95, or #180 are damaged or removed due to construction, they must each be
reptaced with a 2.5-inch overstory shade tree or 8-foot high conifer.
Parks & Recreation:
l. Park Dedication fees in the amount of $5,800 shall be paid prior to recording the subdivision.
Plannins:
l. The existing driveway on Parcel A shall be removed and the existing driveway on Parcel B shall
be brought into compliance with Section 20-1122 of the City Code. An escrow of I l07o ofthe
estimated removal cost for the required sections ofthe existing driveway must be received prior
to recording, and the required sections ofthe existing driveway must be removed within six
months ofthe approval ofthis subdivision.
And adoption ofthe Findings ofFact and Decision.
PASSED AND ADOITIED by the Chanhassen City Council this 23rd day January of2023.
ATTEST:
Elise Ryan, Mayor
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Schubert
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND IIENNEPIN COTINTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
l The property is cunently zoned Single-Family Residential district, RSF'
2. The property is guided in the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Residential Low
Density uses.
3. The legal description ofthe property is:
The north 240 feet ofthe sourh 674 feet ofthe west 215 feet of the Northwest Quarter ofthe
Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township I 16 North, Range 23 West, Carver County,
MinnesotA Excepting therefrom the following:
Commencing at the Southeast comer of said property; thence northerly along the easterly line
of said property, for a distance of 55.2 feet to the true point ofbeginning; thence southerly
along said easterly line to the southeast comer ofsaid property; thence westerly along the
southerly boundary ofsaid property for a distance of25 feet; thence northeasterly to the true
point of beginning.
4. The Subdivision Ordinance directs the City Council to consider seven possible adverse
effects ofthe proposed subdivision. The seven (7) effects and our findings regarding them
are:
a. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinances;
Finding: The proposed lots meet or exceed the minimum standards established by the
Single Family Residential Distric! and the proposed lots incorporate buffers and setbacks as
required by the Wetland Protection Ordinance. No conflicts were found between the zoning
ordinance and the proposed suMivision.
b. The proposed suMivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional plans
including but not limited to the city's Comprehensive Plan;
IN RE:
Application of Schutrop Building & Development for Subdivision approval'
On January 23,2023, the Chanhassen City Council met at its regularly scheduled meeting to
consider the application of SchuUop Building & Development for approval ofa metes and
bounds subdivision of property into two lots. The City Council conducted a public hearing on
the proposed suMivision preceded by published and mailed notice. The City Council heard
testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
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Finding: The proposed subdivision is consistent with the property's guidance under the
city's 2040 Comprehensive Plan and aligns with following polices and goals:
1) Land Use:
a. Create a mixture of development capable of providing a high quality of life
and a reliable tax base;
b. Encourage development within the MUSA;
c. Support low density residential development in appropriate areas ofthe
commrmity in such a manner as to maintain the aesthetic of existing single-
family areas, and to create new neighborhoods of similar character and quality;
and
2) Housing:
a. Provide housing opportunities for all residents, consistent with the identified
community goals;
b. Housing development that respects the natural environment of the community
while striving to accommodate the need for a variety of housing types and costs;
c. and the city shall require development within the density range given by the
Comprehensive Plan;
No conflicts were found between the proposed subdivision applicable city, county, and
regional plans.
c. The physical characteristics ofthe site, including but not limited to topograPhy, soils,
vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and stormwater
drainage are suitable for the proposed development;
Finding: The aforementioned physical characteristics ofthe site are conducive to residential
low density development.
d. The proposed suMivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage,
sewage disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvements required by the
suMivision ordinance, Chapter 18, and Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Chapter 19;
Finding: Public water and sewer services, as well as access to a public street, are present
and development is proposing erosion control, stormwater, and other improvements that
meet the requirements of the City Code.
e. The proposed suMivision will not cause significant environmental damage;
f inding: The proposed subdivision is not expected to cause sigrrificant environmental
damage.
f. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record; and
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Finding: The proposed subdivision will not conflict with existing easements and the
applicant will grant additional easement along the proposed lot lines and over the pmperty's
wetland area.
g. The proposed suMivision is not premature since adequate infrasructure is available. A
suMivision is prematue if any of the following exists:
1). Lack ofadequate slormwater drainage.
Finding: The proposed stormwater BMPS meet the requirements of the city code.
2). Lack ofadequate roads.
Finding: Access is provided by an existing public sreet.
3). Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
Finding: The property will be served by the city's sanitary sewer system
4). Lack of adequate oFsite public improvements or support systems.
Finding: The proposed suMivision has access to adequate off-site public improvements and
support system.
The planning report #2022-16 dated January 23,2023, prepared by MacKenzie Young-
Walters, et al, is incorporated herein.
DECISION
The City Council approves the resolution approving the metes and bounds subdivision
creating two single-family lots subject to the conditions of the planning report.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen City Council this 23rd day of January' 2023'
BY:
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