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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
Acting Chair Keefe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dan Keefe, Kathleen Thomas, Debbie Larson and Kevin Dillon
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jerry McDonald, Mark Undestad, and Kurt Papke
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City
Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
NEIL KLINGELHUTZ: REQUEST FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT TO IMPORT
APPROXIMATELY 43,250 CUBIC YARDS OF FILL FROM THE HIGHWAY 312
CORRIDOR FOR GRADING ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8601 GREAT PLAINS
BOULEVARD AND 760 LAKE SUSAN DRIVE, PLANNING CASE 07-16.
Public Present:
Name Address
Jacob Wert 19005 Highland Avenue, Deephaven
Al Klingelhutz 8600 Great Plains Boulevard
Neil Klingelhutz 9731 Meadowlark Lane
Stephan Barber 8517 Chanhassen Hills Drive South
Alyson Fauske presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Dillon asked for
clarification on the location of the area to be filled and the long term use of the site.
Commissioner Keefe asked about drainage patterns being affected and clean-up of the haul
routes. The applicants, Neil Klingelhutz, 9731 Meadowlark Lane and Jacob Wert, 19005
Highland Avenue, Deephaven addressed the issues of tree loss, site drainage and source of the
fill. The public hearing was opened. Al Klingelhutz expressed concern with the 20 foot rise
created with the construction of the new Highway 101 and the impact on this property that's been
in the Klingelhutz family since 1866. The public hearing was closed. After comments from the
commission, the following motion was made.
Larson moved, Dillon seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approve an Interim Use Permit to permit up to 46,000 cubic yards of fill, plans
prepared by Allen R. Hastings dated August 13, 2007, revised August 21, 2007, subject to
the following conditions:
1.A demolition permit is required for the removal of any structure(s).
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2.If future construction in this area is anticipated, these soils must be engineered for the
intended structural loads and their placement must be properly compacted and tested as
required by such soil engineering. A report, verifying placement, compaction and soil
suitability, from the testing agency will be required before building permits will be issued.
3.Show the trees for the US West Telephone property in the existing conditions and the
proposed grading plan. Preserve as many trees as possible in this area to provide screening
for the building.
4.Install tree protection fencing around all trees to be saved on site.
5.Tree protection fencing and erosion control fencing must be installed and inspected by the
City prior to beginning site grading.
6.Silt fence must be added around the outer limits of the temporary topsoil stockpile. This area
must be regraded to the elevations shown on the proposed grading plan. Streets must be kept
clean and free of debris at all times. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes
greater than or equal to 3:1. All exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection
or permanent cover year round, according to the following table of slopes and timeframes:
Type of Slope Time (Maximum time an area can
Steeper than 3:1 7 days remain open when the area
10:1 to 3:1 14 days is not actively being worked.)
Flatter than 10:1 21 days
7.The applicant shall provide the City with a cash escrow in the amount of $5000.00 to
guarantee erosion control measures, site restoration, and compliance with the interim use
permit.
8.Permitted hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday with no work permitted on Sunday or legal holidays.
9.The applicant must provide a proposed haul route for review and approval.
10.An interim use permit expires one year from the date of approval from the City Council. The
permit may be renewed on an annual basis subject to City Council approval. The applicant
will need to request a formal extension 45 days prior to the expiration date.
11.A temporary construction easement is required for the grading on the US West Telephone
property.
12.All permits must be secured prior to commencement. This includes a drainage permit from
the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a watershed district permit, and a Minnesota
Pollution Control NPDES stormwater permit. A stormwater pollution prevention plan must
be submitted to the City for review by Carver Soil and Water Conservation District.
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13.Changes are needed to the grading plan. The elevations 906 and 908 that are shown in the
black walnut woods in the existing conditions must remain in the grading plan. Change the
grading in this area to allow the water to exit the corner of the woods. The swale for the
drainage around the US West Telephone property should be moved to the center of the lot
line.
14.An as-built grading plan is needed at the completion of site grading to ensure compliance
with the approved grading plan.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
POWER SYSTEMS BUILDING EXPANSION: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR A 12,300 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION TO A 27,800 SQUARE FOOT
BUILDING ON PROPERTY ZONED PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, AND
LOCATED AT 8325 COMMERCE DRIVE. APPLICANT, POWER SYSTEMS,
PLANNING CASE 07-21.
Public Present:
Name Address
Harley Bergren 8104 Highwood Drive, Apt G108, Bloomington
Gary Bergren 8893 Hidden Oaks Drive, Eden Prairie
David Thun 6490 Bayview Place, Excelsior
Todd Mohagen Mohagen Hansen Architects
1000 Twelve Oaks Center Drive, Wayzata
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George Beniek 412 West 76 Street
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Larson asked for
clarification on the required number of parking spots. Commissioner Keefe asked about signage
for truck traffic and signage on the building, the size of the area being disturbed, and sidewalk
requirements. Todd Mohagen with Mohagen Hansen Architects stated their only issue was with
the placement of overstory trees along the 10 foot strip of land along the west side of the
building, requesting flexibility on the placement of those trees. The public hearing was opened.
No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After comments from the commission, the
following motion was made.
Dillon moved, Larson seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that City Council approve Planning Case 07-21, Power Systems, for a 12,300 square-foot
expansion to a 27,800 square-foot, on-story office warehouse building, plans prepared by
Mohagen Hansen Architectural Group, dated 02/16/07, 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.
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2.A window shall be added to the south elevation of the most westerly office in the building
expansion.
3.Tractor-trailer units are prohibited from using the proposed new (westerly) access.
4.If the area being disturbed exceeds one acre, the applicant must obtain the necessary permits
from the MPCA and the Watershed District.
5.The applicant must ensure that the Engineering Department is contacted a minimum of 48
hours prior to connecting to the public storm sewer.
6.The applicant must submit a $1,000.00 escrow for the replacement grate over the public
storm sewer at the new driveway.
7.The grading plan must be signed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
8.The building addition is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
9.All plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
10.The water service at the southwest end of the building (proposed addition location) must be
relocated/revised in such a manner that fire suppression water supply is not located under the
proposed addition (Ref. NFPA 24).
11.The applicant shall plant two trees near the parking lot.
12.The applicant shall install a west bufferyard planting that includes 4 overstory trees, 9
understory trees and 14 shrubs. The applicant shall work with staff to submit a revised
landscape plan prior to building permit approval.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Larson noted the verbatim and summary minutes
of the Planning Commission meeting dated September 4, 2007 as presented.
Acting Chair Keefe adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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