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CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Professional Association
November 5, 2013
Ms. Kim Meuwissen
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Re: Chanhassen — Miscellaneous Recording
Dear Kim:
RECEIVE®
NOV 12 7.013
CITY OF CHARJHASSEN
Enclosed herewith for your files are copies of the following recorded
documents:
Variance 2013-17, recorded with the County Recorder on September
12, 2013, as Document No. A 583986;
2. Conditional Use Permit #2013-09, recorded with the County
Recorder on September 12, 2013, as Document No. A 583989; and
Conditional Use Permit #2013-08, recorded with the County
Recorder on September 25, 2013, as Document No. A 584652.
The original recorded documents listed above were never returned to our
office after recording. I checked the County's tract index and found that they had
been recorded and printed out the enclosed copies.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please give me a call.
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Enclosure
Very truly yours,
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Professional Association
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Document NO. OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER
A 583986
CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Receipt #
Certified Recorded on September 12,2013 1:17 PM
Fee: 846.00
Mark �II�I II VIII I III Lundgren
County Recorder
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
VARIANCE 2013-17
1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Chanhassen
hereby grants the—following variance:
The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approved Planning
Case #2013-17 for a 3.5 percent variance to the driveway grade to permit a
13.5 percent driveway grade to access a single-family home on property
zoned Single -Family Residential District located at 7441 Dogwood Road.
2. Property. The variance is for property situated in the City of Chanhassen, Carver
County, Minnesota, and legally described as Lots 9 and 10, Sunset Hill on Lake Minnewashta,
Carver County, Minnesota, except that part lying northeasterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the most southerly comer of said Lot 10, thence on an assumed bearing of North 07
degrees 39 minutes 49 seconds East, along the easterly line of said Lot 10, a distance of 68.24 feet
to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 73 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds
West a distance of 20.00 feet; thence North 64 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of
18.88 feet; thence North 53 degrees 03 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of 54.02 feet; thence
North 60 degrees 51 minutes 56 seconds West, a distance of 234 feet, more or less, to the shoreline
of lake Minneswashta, and said line there terminating.
3. Condition. The variance approval is subject to the following conditions:
a. The proposed driveway must have the first 10 feet adjacent to Dogwood Road at a
shallow grade for entry onto the roadway.
b. The proposed driveway design must also keep a shallow grade at the bottom of the
driveway near the garage to prevent drainage from flowing towards the garage or
home.
c. The driveway grade must not be steeper than 13.5 percent at any point.
d. Limit tree removal to only those necessary to accomplish the construction of the
home and driveway.
e. Show all trees to be removed or at risk of damage during construction including those
on adjoining properties.
f. Limit grading to only those areas necessary to accomplish the construction of the
home and driveway while maintaining drainage patterns which will not create erosive
conditions or redirect drainage onto neighboring properties.
g. No grading within the bluff impact zone.
h. Provide mitigation measures to prevent increased erosive conditions in the bluff and
gully areas.
i. The site plan must otherwise be compliant with MN Rules 6120.3300 and Chapter 20,
Article VII of Chanhassen City Code.
j. The grading must be revised so that water will flow away from the proposed
structure.
k. The grading must be revised so as not to exceed 3:1 slopes.
1. The grading must be revised to create a swale so that water will not flow over the top
of the wall.
in. The applicant must obtain permission from the owners of the adjoining properties to
do any work on their land.
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: August 20, 2013
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a Minnesota municipal corporation, or, behalf of the corporation and pursuant to authority granted
by its City Council. t
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7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
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(952) 227-1100
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VARIANCE 2013-17
1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Chanhassen
hereby grants the following variance:
The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approved Planning
Case #2013-17 for a 3.5 percent variance to the driveway grade to permit a
13.5 percent driveway grade to access a single-family home on property
zoned Single -Family Residential District located at 7441 Dogwood Road.
2. Prope . The variance is for property situated in the City of Chanhassen, Carver
County, Minnesota, and legally described as Lots 9 and 10, Sunset Hill on Lake Minnewashta,
Carver County, Minnesota, except that part lying northeasterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the most southerly comer of said Lot 10, thence on an assumed bearing of North 07
degrees 39 minutes 49 seconds East, along the easterly line of said Lot 10, a distance of 68.24 feet
to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 73 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds
West a distance of 20.00 feet; thence North 64 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of
18.88 feet; thence North 53 degrees 03 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of 54.02 feet; thence
North 60 degrees 51 minutes 56 seconds West, a distance of 234 feet, more or less, to the shoreline
of Lake Minneswashta, and said line there terminating.
3. Condition. The variance approval is subject to the following conditions:
a. The proposed driveway must have the first 10 feet adjacent to Dogwood Road at a
shallow grade for entry onto the roadway.
b. The proposed driveway design must also keep a shallow grade at the bottom of the
driveway near the garage to prevent drainage from flowing towards the garage or
home.
c. The driveway grade must not be steeper than 13.5 percent at any point.
d. Limit tree removal to only those necessary to accomplish the construction of the
home and driveway.
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e. Show all trees to be removed or at risk of damage during construction including those
on adjoining properties.
f. Limit grading to only those areas necessary to accomplish the construction of the
home and driveway while maintaining drainage patterns which will not create erosive
conditions or redirect drainage onto neighboring properties.
g. No grading within the bluff impact zone.
h. Provide mitigation measures to prevent increased erosive conditions in the bluff and
gully areas.
i. The site plan must otherwise be compliant with MN Rules 6120.3300 and Chapter 20,
Article VII of Chanhassen City Code.
j. The grading must be revised so that water will flow away from the proposed
structure.
k. The grading must be revised so as not to exceed 3:1 slopes.
I. The grading must be revised to create a swale so that water will not flow over the top
of the wall.
m. The applicant must obtain permission from the owners of the adjoining properties to
do any work on their land.
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: August 20, 2013
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by its City Council.
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CrrY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
VARIANCE 2013-17
1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Chanhassen
hereby grants the following variance:
The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approved Planning
Case #2013-17 for a 3.5 percent variance to the driveway grade to permit a
13.5 percent driveway grade to access a single-family home on property
zoned Single -Family Residential District located at 7441 Dogwood Road.
2. Pro e . The variance is for property situated in the City of Chanhassen, Carver
County, Minnesota, and legally described as Lots 9 and 10, Sunset Hill on Lake Minnewashta,
Carver County, Minnesota, except that part lying northeasterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the most southerly comer of said Lot 10, thence on an assumed bearing of North 07
degrees 39 minutes 49 seconds East, along the easterly line of said Lot 10, a distance of 68.24 feet
to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 73 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds
West a distance of 20.00 feet; thence North 64 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of
18.88 feet; thence North 53 degrees 03 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of 54.02 feet; thence
North 60 degrees 51 minutes 56 seconds West, a distance of 234 feet, more or less, to the shoreline
of Lake Minneswashta, and said line there terminating.
3. Condition. The variance approval is subject to the following conditions:
a. The proposed driveway must have the first 10 feet adjacent to Dogwood Road at a
shallow grade for entry onto the roadway.
b. The proposed driveway design must also keep a shallow grade at the bottom of the
driveway near the garage to prevent drainage from flowing towards the garage or
home.
c. The driveway grade must not be steeper than 13.5 percent at any point.
d. Limit tree removal to only those necessary to accomplish the construction of the
home and driveway.
e. Show all trees to be removed or at risk of damage during construction including those
on adjoining properties.
f. Limit grading to only those areas necessary to accomplish the construction of the
home and driveway while maintaining drainage patterns which will not create erosive
conditions or redirect drainage onto neighboring properties.
g. No grading within the bluff impact zone.
h. Provide mitigation measures to prevent increased erosive conditions in the bluff and
gully areas.
i. The site plan must otherwise be compliant with MN Rules 6120.3300 and Chapter 20,
Article VII of Chanhassen City Code.
j. The grading must be revised so that water will flow away from the proposed
structure.
k. The grading must be revised so as not to exceed 3:1 slopes.
1. The grading must be revised to create a swale so that water will not flow over the top
of the wall.
in. The applicant must obtain permission from the owners of the adjoining properties to
do any work on their land.
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: August 20, 2013
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Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF CARVER )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this P V ay of C ,
2013 by Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor and Todd Gerhardt, City Manager, of the City offthanbassen,
a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to authority granted
by its City Council. I
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7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 227-1100
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Building Inspections
This letter is to confirm that on August 20, 2013, the Chanhassen Board of Appeals
Phone: 9521271160
August 27, 2013
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13.5 percent driveway grade to access a single-family home on property zoned
Phone: 952.227.1400
Mr. Bill Coffman
CI1Bl1i1lfaSEK
Gonyea Homes, Inc.
Phone: 952227.1160
6102 Olson Memorial Highway
7700 Market Boulevard
Golden Valley, MN 55422
PO Box 147
1. The proposed driveway must have the fust 10 feet adjacent to Dogwood Road at a
Chanhassen, MN 55317
shallow grade for entry onto the roadway.
Phone: 952.227.1140
Re: 7441 Dogwood Road — Driveway Variance
Fax: 952.227.1110
Planning Case #2013-17
Administration
the driveway near the garage to prevent drainage from flowing towards the garage
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
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ear Mr. Coffman:
Building Inspections
This letter is to confirm that on August 20, 2013, the Chanhassen Board of Appeals
Phone: 9521271160
and Adjustments approved a 3.5 percent variance to the driveway grade to permit a
Fax: 952.227.1190
13.5 percent driveway grade to access a single-family home on property zoned
Phone: 952.227.1400
Single -Family Residential District located at 7441 Dogwood Road subject to the
Engineering
following conditions:
Phone: 952227.1160
Show all trees to be removed or at risk of damage during construction including
Fax: 952.227.1170
those on adjoining properties.
1. The proposed driveway must have the fust 10 feet adjacent to Dogwood Road at a
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shallow grade for entry onto the roadway.
Phone: 952.227.1140
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Fax: 952.227.1110
2. The proposed driveway design must also keep a shallow grade at the bottom of
the driveway near the garage to prevent drainage from flowing towards the garage
Park & Recreation
or home.
Phone: 952.227.1120
Public Works
Fax:952.2271110
3. The driveway grade must not be steeper than 13.5 percent at any point.
Recreation Center
4.
Limit tree removal to only those necessary to accomplish the construction of the
2310 Coulter Boulevard
home and driveway.
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
5.
Show all trees to be removed or at risk of damage during construction including
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those on adjoining properties.
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
6.
Limit grading to only those areas necessary to accomplish the construction of the
Fax: 952.227.1110
home and driveway while maintaining drainage patterns which will not create
erosive conditions or redirect drainage onto neighboring properties.
Public Works
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No grading within the bluff impact zone.
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.2271310
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Provide mitigation measures to prevent increased erosive conditions in the bluff
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and gully areas.
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
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The site plan must otherwise be compliant with MN Rules 6120.3300 and Chapter
20, Article VII of Chanhassen City Code.
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10. The grading must be revised so that water will flow away from the proposed
structure.
11. The grading must be revised so as not to exceed 3:1 slopes.
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12. The grading must be revised to create a swale so that water will not flow over the
top of the wall.
13. The applicant must obtain permission from the owners of the adjoining properties
to do any work on their land.
The City will record the variance on the property with Carver County. The variance
is valid for one year from the approval date. A building/zoning permit must be
applied for prior to August 20, 2014 through the City's Building Department or the
variance becomes void.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 952-227-1131 or by email at
beenerous(&ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
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Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
ec: Stephanie Bartels, Project Engineer
Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
Jerry Mohn, Building Official
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PAYEE: Coffman Development
15070 Amur Hill Lane
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Planning Case 2013-17
7441 Dogwood Road
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City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 227-1100
RE: Gonyea Variance Request
Planning Case 2013-17
Invoice
SALESPERSON DATE TERMS
KTM August 8, 2013 upon receipt
15 1 Property Owners List within 500' of 7441 Dogwood Road (15 labels)
TOTAL DUE
AMOUNT
$3.00 1 $45.00
$45.00
NOTE: This invoice is in accordance with the Development Review Application submitted to the City by the
Addressee shown above (copy attached) and must be paid prior to the public hearing scheduled for
August 20, 2013.
Make all checks payable to: City of Chanhassen
Please write the following code on your check: Planning Case #2013-17.
If you have any questions concerning this invoice, call: (952)-227-1107.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
IN RE:
Application of Gonyea Homes, Inc. for a driveway grade variance for a single-family home on
property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF) — Planning Case #2013-17.
On August 20, 2013, the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Appeals and
Adjustments, met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed variance preceded by published and
mailed notice. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned single-family residential.
2. The property is guided in the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan for residential low density
use.
3. The legal description of the property is as follows:
Lots 9 and 10, Sunset Hill on Lake Minnewashta, Carver County, Minnesota,
except that part lying northeasterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the most southerly comer of said Lot 10, thence on an assumed
bearing of North 07 degrees 39 minutes 49 seconds East, along the easterly line of
said Lot 10, a distance of 68.24 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be
described; thence North 73 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds West a distance of
20.00 feet; thence North 64 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of
18.88 feet; thence North 53 degrees 03 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of
54.02 feet; thence North 60 degrees 51 minutes 56 seconds West, a distance of
234 feet, more or less, to the shoreline of Lake Minneswashta, and said line there
terminating.
4. Variance Findings — Section 20-58 of the City Code provides the following criteria for the
granting of a variance:
a. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of this Chapter and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive
plan.
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Finding: The approval of a variance to the driveway grade permits the development of
the property as zoned and guided. Many of the houses along Dogwood have grades in
excess of 10 percent due to the significant elevation change between the road and Lake
Minnewashta.
b. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical
difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the
property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this
Chapter. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct
sunlight for solar energy systems.
Finding: The steep slope on the property creates practical difficulties in constructing a
10 percent sloped driveway. The existing driveway on the property is at 16 percent grade
so the proposed driveway is an improvement. Construction of a single-family home with
driveway access is a reasonable use of the property.
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
Finding: The purpose of the variance is not based on economic considerations alone.
The applicant is proposing to construct a single-family home on a steeply sloped lot in a
residential zoning district.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by
the landowner.
Finding: The alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self-created hardship. The site has
an average slope of 17 percent.
e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. (Similar
home sizes)
Finding: Granting the proposed variance request will not alter the essential character of
the neighborhood, a residential district. Many parcels in this area have steep driveways
that may require a variance if they were constructed today.
f Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota
Statutes Section 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this Chapter.
Finding: This does not apply to this request.
5. The planning report #2013-17, dated August 20, 2013, prepared by Robert Generous, et al, is
incorporated herein.
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The Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 3.5 percent driveway grade variance
(13.5 % grade) to permit the construction of a residential driveway subject to the conditions of the
staff report.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments this 20th day of
August, 2013.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
BY:
Chairman
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CHANHASSEN PLANNING
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 20, 2013
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Kim Tennyson, Lisa Hokkanen, Maryam
Yusuf, Stephen Withrow, and Steven Weick
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner;
and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
_GONYEA VARIANCE. PLANNING CASE 2013-17: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM
SECTION 20-1122(2) OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE TO CONSTRUCT A DRIVEWAY
ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTL&L (RSF) AND LOCATED AT 7441
DOGWOOD ROAD (LOT 7. SUNSET HILL ON LAKE MINNEWASHTA). APPLICANT:
GONYEA HOMES, INC.
Generous: Thank you Chairman, commissioners. Planning Case 2013-17 is a variance request for
driveway grade. This property is located at 7441 Dogwood Road. It's on Lake Minnewashta and if
you're familiar with this area, very steep properties out there. This property has over 17% grade on the
entire site so it's 1 of 3 properties that were owned by, it's shown in the larger blue area on that and it was
administratively broken up recently so that they could build two additional houses on the property. The
property is zoned single family residential and is in the shoreland district. The specific request is for a
3.5% variance to permit a 13 1/2 percent driveway grade. City code permits up to 10% driveway grades.
In most instances they're able to accomplish that. However in this area it's very difficult due to the
significant slopes on the property. We had them evaluate using a 10% grade. What that showed us is that
there's significant areas of trees that would be removed to the east of the house site. Grading would have
to extend to the north into the adjacent property, as well as into the south onto the property that's just to
the south of there. Also the grading would extend beyond the bluff setback area and into the bluff areas.
Through the review of the 13 1/2 percent grade we found that they were able to correct a lot of these
deficiencies. For one, the first actually 20 feet of the driveway adjacent to Dogwood Road is able to
come to a 3% slope. The highest, steepest grade on the remainder of the driveway is 13 1/2 percent. The
13 1/2 percent driveway would be an improvement on the existing driveway on the property which is over
17% and additionally the property just to the north of this had a 17.4% driveway so this would be better
than most of the ones that we're seeing on the south end of Dogwood. With a 10% driveway grade
they're required to put in 190 foot retaining wall which has a height of 14 feet in the middle. By going to
the 13 1/2 percent driveway grade they're able to reduce that retaining wall to 85 feet in length with the
height of 8 feet so there are significant benefits for the future property owners to have a less high wall in
the back yard. And finally the trees just located east of the house would be able to be preserved with the
13 1/2 percent slope as opposed to the 10%. And then this is, we were able to get a plan that shows it. It
shows the area immediately adjacent to Dogwood having the 3% slope. It's 13 1/2 percent in the middle.
All these trees in this area are preserved and all the grading remains on the site and does not extend
beyond the bluff buffer zone area so, they're all those improvements. Based on that analysis we're
recommending approval of the variance request subject to the conditions in the staff report and adoption
of the Findings of Fact and Decision. If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them. Or Alyson
would.
Aller: The report indicated that the final plans hadn't been provided or a plan for the 13.5% hasn't been
provided. Has that been provided yet?
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Generous: That was the last slide that we saw. This one.
Aller: Okay.
Generous: They hadn't been able to complete the analysis of that. And it's, yeah prior to completing the
staff report they, so it had to go out but they hadn't completed their review of that based on the initial
conditions that we have were still in place.
Aller: I don't have any other questions. Anyone?
Withrow: It's not clear to me where the retaining wall is in it's relationship to the driveway.
Generous: The retaining wall is located to the northwest of the house.
Withrow: Okay.
Generous: And this is the 85 footer. If you go to the 10% grade it wraps farther around the house. So
yeah, it would be, it raises the house up and they get a rear yard and then the house is a little higher.
Withrow: Okay. I see, thank you.
Aller: Okay, thank you. Would the applicant like to step forward or have any interest in stepping
forward.
Bill Coffinan: Mr. Chairman, members of the commission, my name is Bill Coffman with Gonyea
Homes. We concur with staff's recommendations so yeah, I'm just available if you have any questions.
Aller: Great. So ultimately you've read the staff report. You have no problems with complying with the
conditions?
Bill Coffman: Yes, absolutely.
Aller: Okay. Any other questions? Great, thank you very much.
Bill Coffman: Thank you.
Aller: With that I'll open the public hearing. Any individual wishing to speak either for or against the
requested variance can do so at this time. Is there anybody in the audience that wishes to speak for or
against? Seeing no one come forward I will close the public hearing and open it for commissioner
comments. Questions. It looks like my major concern obviously was that they came forward with a
concrete plan. It looks like they've done that. All the conditions are there to protect the trees. The
impact that it would have on the north and south properties. The potential intrusion into the neighboring
properties. All those items have been protected either by the plan or by conditions so I think it meets all
the needs and requirements for a variance. It's a reasonable use of the property certainly and this
particular property is unique in nature, as all are. The slopes out there are just tremendous so it's an
improvement on what's already there so I'll be voting for it. Any other questions? Comments? All those
in favor. Oh, make a motion sorry. Make a motion.
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Undestad: I propose the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 3.5% variance to the
driveway grade to permit a 13.5% driveway grade subject to the conditions of the staff report and
adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Decision.
Aller: And I have a motion. Do I have a second?
Weick: Second.
Aller: I have a motion and a second. Any further discussion?
Undestad moved, Weick seconded that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments
approves a 3.5 percent variance to the driveway grade to permit a 13.5 percent driveway grade
subject to the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Decision:
1. The proposed driveway must have the first 10 feet adjacent to Dogwood Road at a shallow
grade for entry onto the roadway.
2. The proposed driveway design must also keep a shallow grade at the bottom of the driveway
near the garage to prevent drainage from flowing towards the garage or home.
3. The driveway grade must not be steeper than 13.5 percent at any point.
4. Limit tree removal to only those necessary to accomplish the construction of the home and
driveway.
5. Show all trees to be removed or at risk of damage during construction including those on
adjoining properties.
6. Limit grading to only those areas necessary to accomplish the construction of the home and
driveway while maintaining drainage patterns which will not create erosive conditions or
redirect drainage onto neighboring properties.
7. No grading within the bluff impact zone.
8. Provide mitigation measures to prevent increased erosive conditions in the bluff and gully
areas.
9. The site plan must otherwise be compliant with MN Rules 6120.3300 and Chapter 20, Article
VII of Chanhassen City Code.
10. The grading must be revised so that water will flow away from the proposed structure.
11. The grading must be revised so as not to exceed 3:1 slopes.
12. The grading must be revised to create a swale so that water will not flow over the top of the
wall.
13. The applicant must obtain permission from the owners of the adjoining properties to do any
work on their land.
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All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
LAKE ST. JOE'S COVE, PLANNING CASE 2013-18: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT
REVIEW OF 4.04 ACRES OF PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF)
LOCATED EAST OF CHANHASSEN CITY LIMITS, AND SOUTH OF THE CIMMARON
SUBDIVISION BETWEEN KINGS ROAD AND MILL CREEK LAND. APPLICANT: STS
PROPERTY, LLC. OWNER: JERRY & KRISTIN KORTGARD.
Generous: Thank you Chairman, commissioners. Planning Case 2013-18, Lake St. Joe's Cove, STS
Property, LLC is the applicant. It is a request for subdivision approval, or preliminary plat approval. It
meets tonight with the Planning Commission. It's scheduled for City Council on September 9'". Again
the request is for preliminary plat approval for 8 lots, 1 outlot and public right-of-way for single family
detached homes. Property is located on the western boundary of the city of Chanhassen with Victoria and
just between Mill Creek and Kings Road. South of the Cimarron development and when that project
came in, at that time we did a, ghost platted this property to see how the potential subdivision would work
and this follows that closely so it was just an extension of the roads down and the utilities that were
established in Kings Road are extended down as part of the project. Like I said, the project includes 8
single family lots and 1 outlot. There is a stormwater pond that was built as part of the Cimarron
development. There is some expansion that will be done as part of this development to meet stormwater
purposes. They will be platting the Mill Creek Lane and Kings Road right-of-way as part of the
subdivision. I should note that before tonight's meeting I did hand out 3 sheets to you. The first one, I
changed the word subdivision to preliminary plat on pages 1 and 9 of the report as part of the
recommendation. Then on page 2 of the Findings of Fact I changed the word subdivision to preliminary
plat also so. However when this does go to City Council they are, will be requesting and preliminary and
final plat approval because they have all the drawings are pretty well clean. As part of the street plan for
this development it will be a public street meeting all the requirements of the city ordinance. It's about,
steepest point in this is 4.6% slope and our city code would allow up to 7% slope on a public street. On
the northwest comer of Lot 4, Block 3 we are requesting that they provide an easement. Access easement
for the property in Victoria. As you can see on this drawing there's a driveway that comes out there.
There is another property just to the north that access but that's into the public street so we won't need
any private easements put in place. Utilities will be extended. The sewer will be extended to the west. It
comes down Kings Road and so gravity will take it that way and as part of this they also will be looping
the water system from Mill Creek Lane to Kings Road. Stormwater plan, they will be expanding the
stormwater pond and then putting in any street improvements for conveying the storm water to that pond.
The grading plan, they are mass grading the site in preparation for the development of the individual lots.
As part of that they will be removing significant amount of trees. Erosion control plan is in place, or is
designed. As part of their approval they need to come up with a SWPPP plan which is Surface Water
Pollution Prevention. As part of the landscaping plan they did show that they're removing most of the
trees on this site as part of the subdivision process because of the location of the road and the house pads.
It's very, ahnost impossible to preserve anything and so they're just going forward and doing the
complete replacement there. However we should point out to the north that land will remain natural. It's
a wetland complex and so all that area will remain in place. Staff is recommending approval of the
preliminary plat subject to conditions of the staff report and adoption of the Findings of Fact and
Recommendation. With that I'd be happy to answer any questions.
Aller: Park is covered by the Roundhouse Park?
Generous: Yes. They'll be paying fees in lieu of land dedication.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
PROPOSED MOTION:
PC DJ@E: August 20, 2013
CC DATE: September 9, 2013 (if necessary)
REVIEW DEADLINE: September 17, 2013
CASE #: 2013-17
BY: RG, TJ
"The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 3.5 percent variance to the
driveway grade to permit a 13.5 percent driveway grade subject to the conditions of the staff
report and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Decision."
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The developer is requesting a Variance from Section 20-1122(2)
of the Chanhassen City Code to construct a driveway. The materials included an application and
discussion, a site plan showing a 10 percent driveway grade and a site plan showing a 12.5
percent driveway grade.
LOCATION: 7441 Dogwood Road (Lot 7, Sunset Hill on
Lake Minnewashta)
APPLICANT: Gonyea Homes, Inc. Q�
Attn: Bill Coffman
6102 Olson Memorial Highway
Golden Valley, MN 55422
(612)202-0692
billcoffman@cbbumett.com
PRESENT ZONING: Single Family Residential (RSF)
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Residential Low Density
ACREAGE: 0.88 acres (38,547 sq. ft.) DENSITY: NA
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING:
The City's discretion in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the proposed
project meets the standards in the Zoning Ordinance for a variance. The City has a relatively high
level of discretion with a variance because the applicant is seeking a deviation from established
standards. This is a quasi-judicial decision.
Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting a variance from the 10 percent driveway grade limitation to construct a
driveway with grades of 13.5 percent.
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APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Chapter 20, Article II, Division 3, Variances
Chapter 20, Article XXIV, Division 2, Section 20-1122 Access and Driveways
BACKGROUND
This property is part of an administrative subdivision (Sub #03-02) which adjusted the lot lines
for part of Lot 7 and Lots 8, 9 and 10, Sunset Hill on Lake Minnewashta. The deeds were
recorded on June 6, 2013.
The plat of Sunset Hill on Lake Minnewashta subdivision was registered with the State of
Minnesota on September 22, 1930.
SITE CONDITIONS
The western edge of the property is on the shoreline of Lake Minnewashta. A bluff is located on the
southwest portion of the property and a gully is to the north.
The property does not have a structure. It does contain a bituminous driveway which appears to be
used for lake access. The existing driveway is at a 19.6 percent grade.
The site is heavily wooded and contains areas of steep slopes and bluffs. At the Dogwood right-of-
way, the elevation is 1004 dropping down to Lake Minnewashta with an Ordinary High Water
elevation of 944.5, a drop of approximately 60 feet over a distance of 360 feet, which represents an
average slope of 17 percent.
NEIGHBORHOOD
The area along Dogwood Road consists of single-family homes on lots with significant elevation
changes down to Lake Minnewashta. There are areas of bluff all along the lakefront. Bluffs are
defined as areas with slopes equal to or greater than 30 percent and elevation changes of 25 feet
or more.
ANALYSIS
The applicant has submitted two plan sheets with the
variance application.
The first drawing is labeled "10 percent Driveway
Grade;" however, this driveway is 11 percent at some
points and would require a variance to be built.
The second drawing is label "12.5 percent Driveway
Grade," but this driveway has a steeper grade near
Dogwood Road, up to 17.4 percent. It also has a steep
section at the tum into the garage where the grade is at
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52.6 percent.
The applicant is requesting a variance for a 12.5 percent driveway grade, but has not submitted a
plan that shows a design for 12.5 percent grade. Upon approval of this variance, the applicant
must revise the plans to ensure that the driveway grade does not exceed 12.5 percent at any
point.
The proposed driveway must have the first 10 feet adjacent to Dogwood Road at a shallow grade for
entry onto the roadway. The proposed driveway design must also keep a shallow grade at the
bottom of the driveway near the garage to prevent drainage from flowing towards the garage or
home.
A 12.5 percent grade would be an improvement upon the existing bituminous driveway. Driveways
in this area tend to be steep due to the topography created by their lakeside location. The driveway
of the house next to this property is at 17.4 percent in some parts.
Approximately a 190 -foot long retaining wall with a maximum height of 14 feet is shown to create
a 10 percent driveway grade. With the 12.5 percent driveway grade, the retaining wall can be
reduced to approximately 85 feet with a maximum height of eight feet.
EROSION CONTROL
The topographic consideration of this site, as well as the proximity to a water of the state, require
that extraordinary considerations be made so that erosive conditions are not created and the water
quality of Lake Minnewashta be protected. MN Rules Chapter 6120.2600 reads that "(t)he
standards and criteria are intended to preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters,
conserve the economic and natural environmental values of shorelands, and provide for the wise
use of water and related land resources of the state." By allowing for a steeper driveway, we
would also be allowing for conditions under which the time of concentration for runoff down the
driveway is increased; therefore, the scour force of the runoff is increased. It would be expected
that by allowing for this variance, we would expect to see benefit in the form of decreased land
disturbance, increased protection of the bluff area and an increase in the number of trees
protected on the site which would be in keeping with
shoreland regulations. A review of the proposed plan
indicates this is not necessarily the case.
Under the variance condition not only does the plan indicate
the removal of the same trees, there are a minimum of two
additional trees that will need to be removed along the
southern property line closest to Dogwood. Further, this plan
does not show the trees on the adjoining property to the north
yet the grading limits extend at least 20 feet onto this
property. It is indeterminate from the information provided if
this will result in additional tree removal.
The plan showing the requested variance also results in more
land disturbance than proposed under the "10 percent
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Driveway Grade." This includes grading onto both adjoining properties and grading well into
the bluff setback area. The applicant would need to get permission from both land owners and
would need to demonstrate that the project cannot be accomplished without grading within the
bluff setback area. It appears that the grading and drainage can work without these
encroachments.
In conjunction with the soil disturbance and removal of vegetation, the steeper driveway is
directed at the bluff area. While there is some retrograde drainage pattern, there is no apparent
design to mitigate for this directed runoff. This is an alteration of the site drainage as under
existing conditions, no runoff from this lot currently goes to the bluff area. The retrograde
flowage relies on drainage being directed onto the adjoining property to the south before being
brought back to the north and onto the subject property. The variance plan also shows
concentrated flow being directed to an existing gully. The applicant will need to work with staff
during the final site design to assure that the final design does not accelerate erosion within this
gully.
GRADING
One of the reasons the 10 percent maximum driveway grade is in place is to ensure a property
has adequate drainage. Upon review of the drainage in the plan sheets submitted with the
variance application (which will need to be revised per Proposed Work comments), there are
areas that will be problematic for drainage.
In the 12.5 percent driveway grade plan, a high point will be located near the southeast corer of
the house. Water will flow away from the high point to the southeast comer of the house. The
grading must be revised or a spot elevation must be marked so that water will flow away from
the proposed structure.
Near the steepest part of the driveway (52.6 percent), the grading of the front lawn is at 66.7
percent. The grading must be revised so as not to exceed 3:1 slopes.
The 12.5 percent driveway grade plan shows that water will flow over the top of the retaining
wall. Grading must be revised to create a swale so that water will not flow over the top of the
wall. (The retaining wall has not been reviewed other than for grading purposes pursuant to the
approval of this variance. The retaining wall will require a permit before construction.)
The plan shows grading on the adjacent properties to the east and west. The applicant must
obtain permission from the owners of the properties to do any work on their land.
Despite these issues, it appears that the plan may be able accommodate the necessary corrections.
13.5 PERCENT DRIVEWAY
A third plan was received from the applicant on August 14, 2013. This plan is for a 13.5 percent
driveway grade. The proposed driveway has a 3 percent grade for the first 10 feet from
Dogwood Road. This pad allows for safe entrance or exit to and from the street. This plan also
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reduces the number of tree removals, in keeping with the wooded nature of the lot. The grading
does not extend into the bluff or onto neighboring properties.
This plan was not submitted in time to be fully reviewed, and must follow the conditions of
approval based on the drawings submitted with the variance application.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of Appeals and Adjustments approve the variance request
subject to the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Decision:
1. The proposed driveway must have the fust 10 feet adjacent to Dogwood Road at a shallow
grade for entry onto the roadway.
2. The proposed driveway design must also keep a shallow grade at the bottom of the driveway
near the garage to prevent drainage from flowing towards the garage or home.
3. The driveway grade must not be steeper than 13.5 percent at any point.
4. Limit tree removal to only those necessary to accomplish the construction of the home and
driveway.
5. Show all trees to be removed or at risk of damage during construction including those on
adjoining properties.
6. Limit grading to only those areas necessary to accomplish the construction of the home and
driveway while maintaining drainage patterns which will not create erosive conditions or
redirect drainage onto neighboring properties.
7. No grading within the bluff impact zone.
8. Provide mitigation measures to prevent increased erosive conditions in the bluff and gully
areas.
9. The site plan must otherwise be compliant with MN Rules 6120.3300 and Chapter 20, Article
VII of Chanhassen City Code.
10. The grading must be revised so that water will flow away from the proposed structure.
11. The grading must be revised so as not to exceed 3:1 slopes.
12. The grading must be revised to create a swale so that water will not flow over the top of the
wall.
13. The applicant must obtain permission from the owners of the adjoining properties to do any
work on their land.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Findings of Fact and Decision.
2. Development Review Application.
3. Variance Request Narrative.
4. Reduced Copy Certificate of Survey 10 Percent Grade.
5. Reduced Copy Certificate of Survey 12.5 Percent Grade.
6. Reduced Copy Certificate of Survey 13.5 Percent grade.
7. Public Hearing Notice and Mailing List.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
IN RE:
Application of Gonyea Homes, Inc. for a driveway grade variance for a single-family home on
property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF) — Planning Case #2013-17.
On August 20, 2013, the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Appeals and
Adjustments, met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed variance preceded by published and
mailed notice. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned single-family residential.
2. The property is guided in the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan for residential low density
use.
3. The legal description of the property is as follows:
Lots 9 and 10, Sunset Hill on Lake Minnewashta, Carver County, Minnesota,
except that part lying northeasterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the most southerly corner of said Lot 10, thence on an assumed
bearing of North 07 degrees 39 minutes 49 seconds East, along the easterly line of
said Lot 10, a distance of 68.24 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be
described; thence North 73 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds West a distance of
20.00 feet; thence North 64 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of
18.88 feet; thence North 53 degrees 03 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of
54.02 feet; thence North 60 degrees 51 minutes 56 seconds West, a distance of
234 feet, more or less, to the shoreline of Lake Minneswashta, and said line there
terminating.
4. Variance Findings — Section 20-58 of the City Code provides the following criteria for the
granting of a variance:
a. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of this Chapter and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive
plan.
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Finding: The approval of a variance to the driveway grade permits the development of
the property as zoned and guided. Many of the houses along Dogwood have grades in
excess of 10 percent due to the significant elevation change between the road and Lake
Minnewashta.
b. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical
difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the
property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this
Chapter. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct
sunlight for solar energy systems.
Finding: The steep slope on the property creates practical difficulties in constructing a
10 percent sloped driveway. The existing driveway on the property is at 16 percent grade
so the proposed driveway is an improvement. Construction of a single-family home with
driveway access is a reasonable use of the property.
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
Finding: The purpose of the variance is not based on economic considerations alone.
The applicant is proposing to construct a single-family home on a steeply sloped lot in a
residential zoning district.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by
the landowner.
Finding: The alleged difficulty or hardship is not a self-created hardship. The site has
an average slope of 17 percent.
e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. (Similar
home sizes)
Finding: Granting the proposed variance request will not alter the essential character of
the neighborhood, a residential district. Many parcels in this area have steep driveways
that may require a variance if they were constructed today.
f. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota
Statutes Section 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this Chapter.
Finding: This does not apply to this request.
5. The planning report #2013-17, dated August 20, 2013, prepared by Robert Generous, et al, is
incorporated herein.
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DECISION
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The Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves a 3.5 percent driveway grade variance
(13.5 % grade) to permit the construction of a residential driveway subject to the conditions of the
staff report.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments this 20"' day of
August, 2013.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard — P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 — (952) 227-1100
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
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CHANHASSEN PLANNING OPT
Property Owner Name and Address:
Phone:
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NOTE: Consultation with City staff is required prior to submittal, including review of development
plans
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Interim Use Permit (IUP)
Non -conforming Use Permit
Planned Unit Development'
Rezoning
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
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Subdivision`
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prior to the public hearing.
"Five (5) full-size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8%" X 11" reduced
copy for each plan sheet along with a digital copy in TIFF -Group 4 (".tif) format.
"Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for
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This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the
Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership
(either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person
to make this application and the fee owner%has also signed this application.
I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material arid the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant Date
Signature of Fee Owner, Date
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Variance Request - 7441 Dogwood Road
This request is in harmony with the general intent of the comprehensive plan as we are requesting only
a slight increase in driveway grade from a maximum slope of 10% to 12.5%.
There are practical difficulties complying with the zoning ordinance due to the natural topography of
the site and its wooded nature.
The purpose of the variation is not based on economic considerations but aesthetic considerations of
the site and surrounding homes in the neighborhood to keep the new home lower in elevation and
fitting better with the existing grades at the site.
The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and not created by the
landowner as the natural topography in this area is very challenging.
The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality but improve the character as to help
keep the home lower in elevation and lesson the use of retaining walls on the sides of the home as well
as keeping the side lot drainage and utility easements clear of retaining walls.
Earth shelter considerations are not applicable to this request.
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COUNTY OF CARVER )
I, Karen J. Engelhardt, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes that she is and was on
August 8, 2013, the duly qualified and acting Deputy Clerk of the City of Chanhassen,
Minnesota; that on said date she caused to be mailed a copy of the attached notice of Public
Hearing for the Gonyea Variance Request — Planning Case 2013-17 to the persons named on
attached Exhibit "A", by enclosing a copy of said notice in an envelope addressed to such owner,
and depositing the envelopes addressed to all such owners in the United States mail with postage
fully prepaid thereon; that the names and addresses of such owners were those appearing as such
by the records of the County Treasurer, Carver County, Minnesota, and by other appropriate
records.
Subri d and sworn to before me
thislay of 2013.
otary Publ c
Kareit J. En Ih dt, De uty Clerk
':M' KIM T. MEUWISS� EN
# Notary Public -Minnesota
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Notice of Public Hearing
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Date & Time:
'
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. This hearing may not start
until later in the evenin depending on the order of the agenda.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers 7700 Market Blvd.
Request for a Variance from Section 20-1122(2) of the
Proposal:
Chanhassen City Code to construct a driveway on property
zoned Single Famil Residential RSF
Applicant:
Gon ea Homes, Inc.
Property
7441 Dogwood Road (Lot 7, Sunset Hill on Lake Minnewashta)
Location:
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood
about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the
What Happens
public hearing through the following steps:
at the Meeting:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
at the Meeting:
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the project.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2013-17. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact Robert Generous
Questions &
by email at baenerous(dci.chanhassen.mn.us or by phone at
Comments:
952-227-1131. If you choose to submit written comments, it is
Comments:
helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the
meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission. The
staff report for this item will be available online on the
project web site listed above the Thursday prior to the
Planning Commission meeting.
City Review Procedure:
• Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Wetland Alterations,
Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the
Planning Commission. City ordinances require all property within 500 feet of the subject site to be notified of the
application in writing. Any interested party is invited to attend the meeting.
• Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation.
These reports are available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of
the report and a recommendation. The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of
the hearing process. The Commission will close the public hearing and discuss the item and make a
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple majority vote of the
City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to commercial/industrial.
• Minnesota Slate Statute 519.99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant
waives this standard. Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any
person wishing to follow an item through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its
status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
• A neighborhood spokesperson/representative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers
are encouraged to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the
project with any interested person(s).
• Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and
any correspondence regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. If you wish to have
something to be included in the report, lease contact the Planning Staff person named on the notiliwtion.
Notice of Public Hearing
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Date & Time:
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. This hearing may not start
until later in the evening, depending on the order of theagenda.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd.
Request for a Variance from Section 20-1122(2) of the
Proposal:
Chanhassen City Code to construct a driveway on property
zoned Single Family Residential RSF
Applicant:
Gori ea Homes, Inc.
Property
7441 Dogwood Road (Lot 7, Sunset Hill on Lake Minnewashta)
Location:
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood
about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the
What Happens
public hearing through the following steps: •
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
at the Meeting:
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the project.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2013-17. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact Robert Generous
Questions &
by email at baenerous(fti.chanhassen.mmus or by phone at
952-227-1131. If you choose to submit written comments, it is
Comments:
helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the
meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission. The
staff report for this item will be available online on the
project web site listed above the Thursday prior to the
Planning Commission meeting.
City Review Procedure:
• Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Welland Aherati�
Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the
Planning Commission. City ordinances require all property within 500 feet of the subject site to be notified of the
application in writing. Any interested parry is invited to attend the meeting.
• Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation.
These reports are available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of
the report and a recommendation. The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of
the hearing process. The Commission will close the public hearing and discuss the item and make a
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple majority vote of the
City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to commercial/industrial.
• Minnesota State Statute 519.99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant
waives this standard. some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any
person wishing to follow an item through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its
status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
• A neighborhood spokesperson/representative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers
are encouraged to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the
project with any interested person(s).
• Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and
any correspondence regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. If you wish to have
something to be included in the report, please contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification.
ALAN H & KAREN L DIRKS
7431 DOGWOOD RD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331-8013
GONYEA HOMES INC
6102 OLSON MEMORIAL HWY
GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422-4919
JOHN P REILLY JR
1214 ADRIAN CIR
CHASKA MN 55318-1573
MARK D HANSON
7491 DOGWOOD RD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331-8013
RICHARD C LUNDELL
7341 DOGWOOD RD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331-8015
WESTWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH
3121 WESTWOOD DR
EXCELSIOR MN 55331-8044
CHARLES H NEWELL III DANIEL D & AMY R GETSCH
7550 DOGWOOD RD 1069 DORLAND RD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331-8053 MAPLEWOOD MN 55119-3576
JEFFREY A FRANKE JOHN H GETSCH
7511 DOGWOOD RD 5 HAZELTINE EST
EXCELSIOR MN 55331-8052 CHASKA MN 55318-1039
JOHN R ROERS MARJORIE D GETSCH TRUST
7541 BEACON CT 7530 DOGWOOD RD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331-4554 EXCELSIOR MN 55331-8053
MICHAEL P QUIST MICHAEL S SMITH
16962 SADDLEWOOD TRL 7501 DOGWOOD RD
MINNETONKA MN 55345-2677 EXCELSIOR MN 55331-8013
SCOTT M HOLTHUSEN VICKI L DILLON
8421 ALLEGHENY GRV 7481 DOGWOOD RD
VICTORIA MN 55386-8203 EXCELSIOR MN 55331-8013
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JYMME JEANNETTE BARK
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RATE INFORMATION
Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space.... $31.20 per column inch
Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter ................................ $31.20 per column inch
Rate actually charged for the above matter .............................................. $12.59 per column inch
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Affidavit of Publication
Southwest Newspapers
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER & HENNEPIN
COES
NOTICED PU13LIICHEARING
State of Minnesota)
PLANNING CASE NO. 2013-17
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
)SS.
that the Chanhassen Planning
County of Carver )
Commission will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, August 20, 2013,
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
in Chanhassen City Hall, 7700
Market Blvd. The purpose of this
hearing consider a request for
Laurie A. Hartmann, being duly swom, on oath says that she is the publisher or the authorized
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a Variance from Section (2)
agent of the publisher of the newspapers known as the Chaska Herald and the Chanhassen Vil-
of the Chanhassen City Code to
Code
lager and has full knowledge of the facts herein stated as follows:
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construct a driveway on property
zoned Single Family Residential
(A) These newspapers have complied with the requirements constituting qualification as a legal
(RSF) and located at 7991 Dogwood 1
newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331 A.02, 331 A.07, and other applicable laws, as
Road (Lot 7, Sunset Hill on Lake I
amended.
Minnewashta). Applicant/Owner.
Gonyea Homes, Inc.
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The that is to this Affidavit identified as No. 7 6 /
A plan showing the location of
the proposal is available for public
(B) printed public notice attached and
was published on the daze or dates and in the newspaper stated in the attached Notice and said
revharrhahe City's we2013-1twww
Notice is hereby incorporated as of this Affidavit. Said notice was cut from the columns of
Y corpo 1
ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2013-17 or at
the newspaper specified. Printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both
City Hall during regular business
inclusive, and is hereby acknowledged as being the kind and size of type used in the composition
hours. All interested persons are
and publication of the Notice:
invited to attend this public hearing
and express their opinions with
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respect to this proposal.
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
Email: bgenerous@ci.chanhaasnn.
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Phone: 952-227-1131
(Published in the Chanhassen
Laurie A. Hartman
Villager on Thursday, August 8,
2013: No. 9891)
Subscribed and swom before me on
thisday of 2013
JYMME JEANNETTE BARK
NO'AAYPL'BI.IC-17',NNESOTA
N hlic
RATE INFORMATION
Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space.... $31.20 per column inch
Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter ................................ $31.20 per column inch
Rate actually charged for the above matter .............................................. $12.59 per column inch
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING CASE NO. 2013-17
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a
public hearing on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in
Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for
a Variance from Section 20-1122(2) of the Chanhassen City Code to construct a driveway on
property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF) and located at 7441 Dogwood Road (Lot 7, Sunset
Hill on Lake Minnewashta). Applicant/Owner: Gonyea Homes, Inc.
A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review on the City's web
site at www.ci.chanhassen.rnn.us/2013-17 or at City Hall during regular business hours. All
interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to
this proposal.
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
Email: beenerousAci.chanhassen.mn.us
Phone: 952-227-1131
(Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on August 8, 2013)
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Generous, Bob
From: Littfin, Mark
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 11:04 AM
To: Generous, Bob
Subject: Planning case 2013-17 PID 25-8350073 Dogwood driveway.
No issues or concerns at this time.. Mark
94arkLit on
Chanhassen Fire Marshal
7700 Market Blvd. PO box 147
Chanhassen MN. 55317
Direct 952.227.1151
Fax 952.227.1190
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Date: July 23, 2013
• City of Chanhassen •
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 /
(952) 227-1100
Review Response Deadline: Friday, August 9, 2013Au�st 9.2013
To: Development Plan Referral Agencies
From: Planning Department
By: Robert Generous, Senior Planner
Subject: Request for Variance from Section 20-1122(2) of the Chanhassen City Code to construct a driveway on
property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF) and located at 7441 Dogwood Road (Lot 7, Sunset Hill
on Lake Minnewashta). Applicant/Owner: Gonyea Homes, Inc.
Planning Case: 2013-17 PID: 25-8350073
The above-described application for approval of a land development proposal was filed with the Chanhassen Planning
Department on July 19, 2013. The 60 -day review period ends September 17, 2013.
In order for us to provide a complete analysis of issues for Planning Commission and City Council review, we would
appreciate your comments and recommendations concerning the impact of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and
proposed future utility services, storm water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites,
street extensions or improvements, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems exist, we would like to have a written
report to this effect from the agency concerned so that we can make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
This application is scheduled for consideration by the Chanhassen Planning Commission on August 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall. We would appreciate receiving your comments by no later than August 9,
2013. You may also appear at the Planning Commission meeting if you so desire. Your cooperation and assistance is
greatly appreciated.
City Departments:
a. City Engineer
b. City Attorney
c. City Park Director
d. Fire Marshal
e. Building Official
E Water Resources Coordinator
g. Forester
2. Carver Soil & Water Conservation District
3. MN Dept. of Transportation
4. MN Dept. of Natural Resources
5. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
6. U.S. Fish & Wildlife
7. Carver County
a. Engineer
b. Environmental Services
8. Watershed District Engineer
a. Riley -Purgatory -Bluff Creek
b. Lower Minnesota River
c. Minnehaha Creek
9. Telephone Company (Qwest or Sprint/United)
10. Electric Company (Xcel Energy or MN Valley)
11. Mediacom
12. CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco
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Taxpayer Name: GONYEA HOMES INC
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Taxpayer Address: 6102 OLSON MEMORIAL
HWY
School District: 0112
Taxpayer City St. Zip: GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
55422-0919
Watershed District: WS 062 MINNEHAHA
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Property Address: 7441 DOGWOOD RD
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Date: July 23, 2013
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952)227-1100
To: Development Plan Referral Agencies
From: Planning Department
0
Review Response Deadline: Friday, August 9, 2013
By: Robert Generous, Senior Planner
Subject: Request for Variance from Section 20-1122(2) of the Chanhassen City Code to construct a driveway on
property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF) and located at 7441 Dogwood Road (Lot 7, Sunset Hill
on Lake Minnewashta). Applicant/Owner: Gonyea Homes, Inc.
Planning Case: 2013-17 PID: 25-8350073
The above-described application for approval of a land development proposal was filed with the Chanhassen Planning
Department on July 19, 2013. The 60 -day review period ends September 17, 2013.
In order for us to provide a complete analysis of issues for Planning Commission and City Council review, we would
appreciate your comments and recommendations concerning the impact of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and
proposed future utility services, storm water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites,
street extensions or improvements, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems exist, we would like to have a written
report to this effect from the agency concerned so that we can make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
This application is scheduled for consideration by the Chanhassen Planning Commission on August 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall. We would appreciate receiving your comments by no later than August 9,
2013. You may also appear at the Planning Commission meeting if you so desire. Your cooperation and assistance is
greatly appreciated.
1. City Departments:
a. City Engineer
b. City Attorney
c. City Park Director
d. Fire Marshal
e. Building Official
E Water ResouT Coordinator
g. Forester 0 eG{,/►1,a..1
2. Carver Soil & Water Conservation District
3. MN Dept. of Transportation
4. MN Dept. of Natural Resources
5. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
6. U.S. Fish & Wildlife
7. Carver County
a. Engineer
b. Environmental Services
8. Watershed District Engineer
a. Riley -Purgatory -Bluff Creek
b. Lower Minnesota River
c. Minnehaha Creek
9. Telephone Company (Qwest or Sprint(United)
10. Electric Company (Xcel Energy or MN Valley)
11. Mediacom
12. CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco
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Jerritt Mohn, Building Official
SUBJ: Review of variance request to construct a driveway at 7441
Dogwood Road,.
Planning Case: 2013-17
I have reviewed the above request for a variance and have no comment.
GAPLAN\2013 Planning Cases\2013-17 7441 Dogwood Road VarianodbuildingoOScialcomments.doc
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Date: July 23, 2013
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952)227-1100
To: Development Plan Referral Agencies
From: Planning Department
n
U
Review Response Deadline: Friday, August 9, 2013
By: Robert Generous, Senior Planner
Subject: Request for Variance from Section 20-1122(2) of the Chanhassen City Code to construct a driveway on
property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF) and located at 7441 Dogwood Road (Lot 7, Sunset Hill
on Lake Minnewashta). Applicant/Owner: Gonyea Homes, Inc.
Planning Case: 2013-17 PID: 25-8350073
The above-described application for approval of a land development proposal was filed with the Chanhassen Planning
Department on July 19, 2013. The 60 -day review period ends September 17, 2013.
In order for us to provide a complete analysis of issues for Planning Commission and City Council review, we would
appreciate your comments and recommendations concerning the impact of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and
proposed future utility services, storm water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites,
street extensions or improvements, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems exist, we would like to have a written
report to this effect from the agency concerned so that we can make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
This application is scheduled for consideration by the Chanhassen Planning Commission on August 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall. We would appreciate receiving your comments by no later than August 9,
2013. You may also appear at the Planning Commission meeting if you so desire. Your cooperation and assistance is
greatly appreciated.
1. City Departments:
a. City Engineer
b. City Attorney
c. City Park Director
d. Fire Marshal
e. Building Official
E Water Resources Coordinator
g. Forester
2. Carver Soil & Water Conservation District
3. MN Dept. of Transportation
4. MN Dept. of Natural Resources
5. U.S. Arany Corps of Engineers
6. U.S. Fish & Wildlife
7. Carver County
a. Engineer
b. Environmental Services
8. Watershed District Engineer
a. Riley -Purgatory -Bluff Creek
b. Lower Minnesota River
c. Minnehaha Creek
9. Telephone Company (Qwest or Sprint/United)
10. Electric Company (Xcel Energy or MN Valley)
11. Mediacom
12. CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco
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P O BOX 147
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07/23/2013 1:30 PM
Receipt No. 00225920
CLERK: AshleyM
PAYEE: Gonyea Homes Inc
6102 Olson Memorial Highway
Golden Valley MN 55422 -
Planning Case 2013-17
7441 Dogwood Road
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Variance 200.00
Notification Sign 200.00
Recording Fees 50.00
Total
Cash
Check 11331
Change
450.00
0.00
450.00
0.00
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GONYEA HOMES INC 1 1331
CITY OF CHANHASSEN • 7/17/2013
Variance Request 450.00
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
JUL 19 2013
CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT
Bridgewater Bank 830 Marek 450.00
7441 DOGWOOD ROAD VARIANCE REQUEST
PLANNING CASE 2013-17
$200.00 Variance
$200.00 Notification Sign
$50.00 Escrow for filing fees (Variance)
$450.00 TOTAL
$450.00 Less Check 11331 FROM Gonyea Homes, Inc.
$0.00 BALANCE REMAINING TO BE PAID
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