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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2007
Chairman McDonald called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jerry McDonald, Kurt Papke, Kevin Dillon, Debbie Larson, Mark
Undestad and Dan Keefe
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kathleen Thomas
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Angie Auseth, Planner I; and Joe Shamla,
Project Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
PAISLEY PARK PARKING LOT: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR AN
AUXILLARY PARKING LOT ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF COULTER BOULEVARD AND AUDUBON ROAD. APPLICANT,
PAISLEY PARK ENTERPRISES, PLANNING CASE 07-18.
Public Present:
Name Address
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Fred Farr 5888 45 Street S.E.
Alan Kretman 7200 Hudson Boulevard, Oakdale 55119
Rick Pecoquin 2069 Manitou Avenue, St. Paul
James Lundstrom 5334 Highland Road, Minnetonka 55345
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe asked for
clarification on the lighting requirements when the parking lot is not in use. Commissioner
Dillon asked for clarification on the number of parking spots being requested. Commissioner
Papke asked about the landscaping plan, the number of trees over and under the requirements
and the location of the handicap ramps. Chairman McDonald asked about the type of lighting.
Ryan Lundstrom and Rick Pecoquin with Paisley Park Studios addressed the issues of lighting,
number of parking spaces, and complying with requests from the Fire Marshal to upgrade the
number of bathrooms and double doors. Commissioner Keefe asked the applicant to explain
how traffic is handled for special events. Commissioner Dillon asked for clarification on what
type of events will be held at Paisley Park. Commissioner Undestad asked the applicant to
explain why they chose this location for the parking lot. Chairman McDonald asked about the
schedule for lighting of the parking lot and safety concerns. The public hearing was opened. No
one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After comments and discussion by the
commission, the following motions were made.
Papke moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission recommend an amendment
to the motion adding the following condition:
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22. The applicant be granted the ability to conditionally light the parking lot as long as
they gate the entrance to the parking lot.
Papke voted in favor, the remainder of the commission voted in opposition. The motion
failed with a vote of 1 to 5.
Keefe moved, Dillon seconded that the Planning Commission recommends Site Plan
approval of Planning Case #07-18 for a parking lot, plans prepared by Proterra Design
Associates, Inc., dated 08/07/07, subject to the following conditions:
1.The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the necessary
security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration and landscaping.
2.The applicant shall submit a lighting plan for City review and approval prior to beginning
site improvements.
3.The perimeter landscaping on the south and east sides of the parking lot shall be located such
that it is between site fencing, if installed, and the roadway.
4.Replace red oak plantings in islands with elm cultivars, Autumn Blaze maple, or ginkgo.
5.All city boulevard trees shall be protected during construction. Any trees lost due to
construction shall be replaced by the applicant.
6.The applicant shall add one tree to the landscaping along the west property line for a total of
10 trees.
7.Increase the minimum inside width of all islands to 10 feet.
8.A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the city for approval prior to beginning site
improvements.
9.Site landscaping shall be irrigated.
10.Field verify existing conditions prior to construction. Submit existing conditions plan with
next submittal.
11.Submit revised stormwater management plan. Current calculations show that catch basin #7
does not have enough inlet capacity, the velocity between catch basin #8 and catch basin #1
is over 10 fps, and the existing storm in Coulter Boulevard does not have sufficient capacity.
There is a 15” storm stub in McGlynn Road to help resolve these issues.
12.Additional spot elevations shall be added at the intersection of McGlynn Road and the
proposed drive to ensure that drainage is conveyed through the intersection and the curb line
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maintains a .5% minimum slope. Also, add spot elevations to the high points in the parking
lot.
13.Paved surface grades shall not be less than 1%. Curb line grades shall not be less than .5%.
Emergency overflow locations and elevations must be shown on the plan.
14.An easement is required from the appropriate property owner for any off-site grading. If
importing or exporting material for development of the site is necessary, the applicant will be
required to supply the City with detailed haul routes.
15.Add top and bottom elevations to the retaining walls. Building permits are required for all
retaining walls four feet tall or higher and must be designed by a Structural Engineer
registered in the State of Minnesota.
16.The watermain must be revised to meet city specifications. The hydrant must be installed
according to Detail 1004 with a valve and a plastic wrapped CL 52 DIP lead. Watermain
fittings shall be wrapped ductile iron.
17.All watermain and storm sewer within this site shall be privately owned and maintained. An
irrigation meter will need to be installed.
18.Utility plans shall show both plan view and profiles of all utilities (water and storm sewer
lines). Storm drainage arrows need to be corrected on the plans.
19.All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's
latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The city specifications shall
replace the technical portion of the specification. The applicant is also required to provide a
cash escrow to guarantee restoration of the boulevards. Permits from the appropriate
regulatory agencies will be required, including the MPCA, Dept. of Health, Carver County
and the Watershed District.
20.Show the cross-section of the parking lot on the plans. Provide a turnaround near the
entrance to the parking lot if a gate is installed. Upon completion of the project, the applicant
shall submit a set of “as-built” plans signed by a professional civil engineer.
21.Handicap ramps must be installed according to City Detail Plate 5215.
All voted in favor, except Papke who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 5 to 1.
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PAPEDIS VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO HARD SURFACE
COVERAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2101 PINEHURST DRIVE. APPLICANT,
SOUTHVIEW DESIGN, PLANNING CASE 07-19.
Public Present:
Name Address
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Tim Johnson, Southview Design 1875 E. 50 Street, Inver Grove Heights
Scott Boeddeker 6710 Manchester Drive
Angie Auseth presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Papke asked for
clarification of the table on page 5 of the staff report. Commissioner Larson asked about what
type of surface could be used as a pervious surface. Commissioner Dillon asked for clarification
of the table on page 5 regarding what work has been done and what is proposed. He also asked
about communication between the developer and applicant of the hard surface coverage
restrictions. Commissioner Keefe asked about disclosures in the development agreement
notifying homeowners of the available hard surface coverage. Commissioner Undestad asked
about doing a trade off with an outlot or park lot. Chairman McDonald asked about the process
of informing homeowners of the 25% hard surface coverage. The applicant, Tim Johnson with
Southview Design provided a history of work that has been done on the site, reviewed the
proposed landscape plan and ways in which they are trying to address drainage issues.
Commissioner Undestad asked the applicant to explain the permitting process that was followed.
Commissioners Keefe and Dillon questioned how this could have fallen through the cracks.
Chairman McDonald asked for clarification on the overall design of the plan, checking city
ordinances, and what scientific data for dry wells and other drainage applications is available to
change the city's ordinances. The public hearing was opened. Scott Boeddeker, 6710
Manchester Drive agreed with the staff and asked that the Planning Commission not allow a
variance to the 25% hard surface coverage because his property has been flooded twice during
the construction of this housing development. The first time in June of 2005 and the second
time was Labor Day weekend of 2005. Chairman McDonald closed the public hearing. After
comments and discussion, the following motion was made.
Undestad moved, Dillon seconded that the Planning Commission denies Variance #07-19
for a 7.4% hard surface coverage variance from the 25% maximum hard surface coverage
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in Pinehurst 2 Addition with the following condition:
1. The hard surface coverage of the site shall not exceed 25%.
All voted in favor except Larson who opposed and the motion carried with a vote of 5 to 1.
PUBLIC HEARING:
SCHROEDER VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO HARD SURFACE
COVERAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2081 PINEHURST DRIVE. APPLICANT,
SOUTHVIEW DESIGN, PLANNING CASE 07-20.
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Public Present:
Name Address
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Tim Johnson, Southview Design 1875 E. 50 Street, Inver Grove Heights
Scott Schroeder 2081 Pinehurst Drive
Scott Boeddeker 6710 Manchester Drive
Angie Auseth presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Larson asked for
clarification on the suggestion of giving credit for use of permeable materials. The applicant,
Tim Johnson explained how the design could be changed so only a 2.4% variance would be
needed. There was discussion between the applicant and the commission regarding the
requirement of a 100 square foot patio off the back door. After discussion by the commission,
the following motion was made.
Keefe moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission table Variance #07-20 for a
4.8% hard surface coverage variance from the 25% maximum hard surface coverage in
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Pinehurst 2 Addition. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18, SUBDIVISIONS AND CHAPTER 20,
ZONING.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Papke asked for
clarification of "indoor area" under definitions. Commissioner Keefe asked if local bars and
restaurants had been notified of the proposed amendments concerning the Freedom to Breathe
Act. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was
closed.
Dillon moved, Papke seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt the attached ordinances amending Chapter 18 and Chapter 20 of the
Chanhassen City Code. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Larson noted the verbatim and summary minutes
of the Planning Commission meeting dated August 7, 2007 as presented.
Chairman McDonald adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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