Approval Letter 206 W 78th STOITIOT OHAI'IIIASSTI'I
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Jurrre27th,2023
Allison Schmitt
206 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Planning Case #2023-l I - Variance for new garage
Dear Ms. Schmitt,
This letter is to confirm that on June 20, 2023, the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as
the Board of Appeals and Adjustment, approved the requested 6-foot side yard setback, 2-foot
driveway setback, and 5 percent lot cover variances for the construction ofa detached garage,
subject to the following conditions:
1. 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 verifu 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 of the 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.
4. The applicant shall have the proposed right-of-way (alley) vacated and recorded with the
Carver County Land Records Department prior to issuance of a building permit.
5. The applicant shall update their construction plans to include a turnaround in accordance
with Sec 20-1122(d)(8) of City Ordinance prior to issuance of a building permit.
6. The planter box depicted in the public right-of-way (alley) owned by the applicant must
be relocated within the applicant's property and maintain a minimum separation of 10
feet from the sanitary sewer main located within the right-of-way.
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CITY OF CIIANHASSEN
CARVER COI,]NTY, MINNESOTA
VARHNCE 2023-1I
@L. Subject to the terms and sonditions sa forth herein, the City of Chanhassen hercby grants
the following variance:
The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustrnents approves the requested Gfoot side yard
setback, 2-foot driveway setback, and 5 percent lot cover variances for the construction of a
detached garage, subject to the conditions ofapproval.
!ryg[. The variance is for a property situated in the City of Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota,
and legally described as Ints 2, Block 2, City tos ofChanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota.
!g4!@ The variance approval is subject to the following conditions:
l. A building permit must be obtained prior to demolishing any stnrctures on the site and b€fore
beginning any construction on the site'
2. Building plans must provide sufficient information to verifl that proposed building meets all
requiremints 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 oathe 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.
4. The applicant shall have the proposed right-of-way (alley) vacated and recorded with the carver
County Land Records Departnent prior to issuance ofa building permit.
5. The applicant shall update their construction plans to include a tumaround in accordance with Sec
2G1122(dX8) of City Ordinance prior to issuance of a building permit.
6. The planter box depicted in the public right-of-way (alley) owned by the applicant must be
rclocated within thi applicant's property and maintain a minimum separation of l0 feet from the
sanitary sewer main located within the right-of-way.
7. A revised design must be developed by the applicant to address the increase in stormwater
volumes created over the lot cover limit. The design shall include stormwater Best Mdlagement
practices (BMPs) to reat stormwater calculated as 0.55 inches multiplied by the increase in lot
cover over 250lo. Design plans must be approved by the Water Resources Engineer.
8. An Operations and Maintenance agreement describing the precise location and extent of the
onsite BMP1s1, as well as maintenanc.e activities and an inspection checklist shall be signed by
the property owner and the city and shall be recorded against the property at the county recorder's
offrie. The property owner shall be responsible for all costs and fees associated with the
operations and maintenance agreement creation and recording.
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9. The installation of any improvements on the Site shall meet all applicable jurisdictional
requirements, including but not limited to the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources and
the Riley Purgatory BluffCreek Watershed District, and all applicable permits shall be obtained
prior to any site improvements.
10. Eaves may extend no more than 1.5 feet beyond the approved setback and the edge ofthe eaves
must be at least 2.5 feet from the side lot line.
t l. Gutler downspouts may not be oriented to the west.
4. I4DE9. Ifwithin one (l) year ofthe issuance ofthis variance, the allowed construction has not been
substantially completed, this variance shall lapse.
Approved by Planning Commission: June 20,2023
BY:
Elise Ryan, Mayor
AND:
,wtwwbo"r.0n
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNry OFCARVER)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me thiZ!
Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager
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day ,2023 by
Elise Ryan, Mayor, and l.aurie Hokkanen, City Manager, of City of Chanhassen, a Minnesota municipal
corporation, on behalfofthe corporation and pursuant to granted by its City
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DRAFTED BY:
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952)227-r00
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CITY OF CIIANIHASSEN
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Notary
7. A revised design must be developed by the applicant to address the increase in
stormwater volumes created over the lot cover limit. The design shall include stormwater
best management practices (BMPs) to treat stormwater calculated as 0.55 inches
multiplied by the increase in lot cover over 25%o. Design plans must be approved by the
Water Resources Engineer.
8. An Operations and Maintenance agreement describing the precise location and extent of
the onsite BMP(s), as well as maintenance activities and an inspection checklist shall be
signed by the property owner and the city and shall be recorded against the property at
the county recorder's office. The property owrler shall be responsible for all costs and fees
associated with the operations and maintenance agreement creation and recording.
9. The installation of any improvements on the Site shall meet all applicable jurisdictional
requirements, including but not limited to the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources and the fuley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, and all applicable
permits shall be obtained prior to any site improvements.
10. Eaves may extend no more than 1.5 feet beyond the approved setback and the edge of the
eaves must be at least 2.5 feet from the side lot line.
I 1. Gutter downspouts may not be oriented to the west
Also note that a variance shall become void within one year unless substantial action has been
taken by the petitioner in reliance thereof and that approval of a variance is not approval to begin
demolition, construction, or grading activities and that permits are required before engaging in
any of the aforementioned
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (952) 227-1132 or
by email mwalters@,chanhassenmn. gov.
Sincerely,
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MacKenzie Young-Walters
Associate Planner
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