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BRIG HTON
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November 26, 2007
To:
Chanhassen Residents in the vicinity of
Lyman Blvd. and Highway 101
From:
Michael D. Wardle
Brighton Corporation
Director of Planning
Subject: Informational Meeting
You are invited to meet with representatives of Brighton Corooration
Time & Date:
7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Location:
Chanhassen Library - 7711 Kerber Blvd.
(corner of West 78th Street and Kerber)
Proposal
Brighton is in the process of acquiring property [attached graphic J at the southwest comer of the
newly-improved intersection of Lyman Blvd. and Minnesota Highway 101 in Chanhassen, and
plans to file applications early next year for amendment of the City's Comprehensive Plan and a
change of zone to Neighborhood Business [BNJ to allow for the development of neighborhood-
oriented services and retail.
Meeting Puroose
Site plan concepts will be presented for comment and discussion. Based on input received, the
concept will be refined and applications prepared for submittal to the City.
Contact
If you have questions before the meeting, please contact me at (208) 287-0512 [direct line J or
(208) 863-6150 [cell phone).
Brighton Corporation 12601 W. Explorer Drive, Suite 200, Boise, Idalw 83713
www.bri1!htoncoro.com Tel. (208) 378-4000 Fax (208) 377-8962
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James Wilson Etal
5730 Yancy Ave
New Germany, MN 55367
David Delforge & Cynthia Miller
891 Lyman Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Craig & Patricia Mullen
611 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Paul & Kate Ward Schnettler
599 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Edward & Nancy Coughlin
587 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Thomas & Connie Mason
575 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Derek & Heather Benson
604 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
John & Barbara Dahl
586 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Patrick & Laurene Farrell
801 Lyman Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Southwest Metro Transit Comm
13500 Technology Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Shannon & Michelle Kern
607 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Matthew & Laura Parrish
595 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Timothy Y Jolene Vicchiollo
583 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Ronald & Gail Iskierka
569 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Mark & Annmarie Schultz
598 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Matthew & Stephanie Millard
580 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Frank & Mary Lou Whaley
851 Lyman Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Eric & Julie Oyen
615 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Daniel & April Weir
603 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Eric & Tiffany Lorentzson
591 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Timothy & Tamara Miller
579 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Kevin & Qi Li Linderman
610 Summerfield Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Mark & Michelle Garrison
592 Summerfield Dr.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Neighborhood Meeting
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Mike Wardle
From:
Mike Wardle
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1 :08 PM
To: Patty Mullen (pmullen01 @msn.com)
Cc: Matt Smith; Scott Raeber
Subject: Chan Neighborhood Meeting
Attachments: Chan Neighborhood Mtg Invite.doc; Doc1.doc
Patty,
Thank you for calling me last night. We have been hoping for some time to arrange a forum to discuss
a proposal for commercial development of the property at the southwest corner of Lyman and Highway
101. Your name was given to us by Kate Aanenson for possible assistance in that effort on behalf of
the Springfield neighborhood.
You will note by the attached invitation (and site location graphic) that, with concern for the fast-
approaching holiday season, we took the initiative to organize such a meeting. It will be held at the
Chanhassen Library at 7:00 p.m., next Wednesday, December 5th. The invitation was mailed this
morning to property owners of record (mailing list is the second attachment) within 500 feet of the noted
parcel.
We will present several site plan options for neighborhood-oriented retail and services at the meeting,
with the expectation that we will be able to address concerns of nearby residents for potential uses and
site design.
For your information, we introduced the neighborhood business concept to the Chanhassen Planning
Commission last week during the first land use hearing for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Up-date. We
will attend the second land use hearing next week (December 4th) to answer questions resulting from
that presentation. .
If you have any immediate questions-or suggestions, please give me a call.
Mike Wardle
Director oj P fanning
Brighton Corporation
Office 208.287.0512
Cell 208.863.6150
mwardle@brightoncorp.com
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Mike Wardle
From: Mike Wardle
Sent: Friday, November 30,200711 :14 AM
To: snjoynt@yahoo.com
Cc: Matt Smith; Scott Raeber
Subject: Chan - Scot Joynt
Thank you, Scot, I hope you will be able to attend, but assuming that you can't, I offer a few comments
in response:
· We are still in the process of determining uses and site layout. That is the primary purpose for the
meeting next week.
· We have not yet reviewed the "old town" design concepts proposed by Kraus-Anderson, but we will
take that and the character of Chanhassen into consideration as we move forward. It is evident from
the design and architecture of recent development in the area that strict design criteria are in place,
thus we have included "up-grades" in our proposed construction budgets.
· What you see on our web site fits the character and requirements of the areas in which the projects
occur. We acknowledge that expectations vary with other communities-including Chanhassen-and
will design accordingly.
· There is a great deal of area within the 101 right-of-way for landscape in addition to on-site
landscape setbacks that provides an opportunity for significant buffering. It is premature to commit to
"THE" solution, but the items you note will be considered and likely discussed next week.
FINALLY, good luck to your team next week!
Mike Wardle
Director of P fanning
Brighton Corporation
Office 208.287.0512
Cell 208.863.6150
mwardle@brightoncorp.com
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From: Joynt [mailto:snjoynt@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:16 AM
To: Mike Wardle
Subject: Thoughts of Springfield Resident in Chanhassen
Hi Mark,
I am a Springfield resident and also for full disclosure on the Springfield Board.
Thank you for keeping us updated. Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to
attend the meeting next week as I am coaching my son's hockey team. However, I
wanted to share a few of my personal thoughts and I am not representing any other
home owners or the position of the Springfield Board.
The developer (Kraus I think) on the other corner showed a very "old town" design
with character vs "box" retail. After reviewing your web site I noticed only very
plain box type examples. I personally feel your design should be close in design
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style as the other developments on the corner vs ~box~ look. A consistent, high
end look will increase the values of all properties commercial and residential
around this corner.
A couple of other ideas to consider:
Propose in detail to shield all Springfield houses from any lights and views
throughout all seasons. This might be in the form of dirt barriers and evergreen
trees lined along the border or 101 towards Springfield. Our association owns the
land between the road and the land owners. Another idea would be to propose
significant landscaping on our side of the road with higher Berm, Evergreens (All
year trees) to 100% shield the proposed development. The addition of a high
quality privacy fence that wraps from the beginning of Springfield to around the
corner to the first entrance off Lyman to be consistent.
Very high ~character~ design similar to the bus station and Kraus along with a
legitimate proposal to shield 100% Springfield yearround are my thoughts.
Tks,
Scot Joynt
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Mike Wardle
From: Derek Benson [derekabenson@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, November 30,20072:56 PM
To: Mike Wardle
Cc: Matt Smith; Scott Raeber
Subject: Re: 101/Lyman Project
Thanks for the response. Hopefully I can attend the upcoming meetings..
On 11/30/07, Mike Wardle <mwaJ1tl~@brightoncofR.com> wrote:
Derek,
Thank you for your comments. Please note my responses below.
Mike Wardle
Director of Planning
Brighton Corporation
Office 208.287.0512
Cell 208.863.6150
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From: Derek Benson [mailto: d~[e!sabensJ>n@gmail.cQm]
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 7:52 AM
To: Mike Wardle
Subject: 101/Lyman Project
Hello Mike-
My name is Derek Benson and I live in the Springfield neighborhood in Chanhassen near the
101/Lyman property that your company is interested in. I see that you are setting up a meeting on
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12/5 to discuss site plan concepts. I will do my best to be there but wanted to reach out in advance to
get a general idea of what you are proposing. I went to your company's web site and noticed you are
an Idaho company with various residental and business projects completed there.
Do you have a national portfolio or are you just expanding into the MN market? Brighton is
currently involved commercial projects in several MN communities similar to Chanhassen. In
addition, we have completed and on-going projects in Colorado and Washington and
southwestern Idaho.
What sort of concepts does your company typically work with and what are you proposing for the
Lyman/lOl property? Our MN projects are neighborhood convenience oriented, providing
services to area residents. Potential uses may include banks, restaurants, coffee shops,
drug/convenience (no gas stations) dry cleaning or similar neighborhood services. We will
review two site concepts at the meeting to initiate the discussion, but we are still "open" to site
layout.
Are you in the process of acquiring the land from Mr. Gianetti? Yes. What is the status of that? We
have a signed Purchase Option Agreement on the property.
I don't know how familiar you are with the history of that parcel but as a neighborhood with over 150
houses and even more young children we are very keen that the propert y is developed responsibly
keeping in mind that there is typically a transition or buffer zone between single family residental to
any sort of commercial use. We are aware of the recent effort by Mr. Gianetti to obtain approval
for a Harley Davidson dealership. Our investigations acknowledge the adjacent single-family
areas but also consider how the site is in, reality, isolated by topography, woods, wetlands,
berming and distance. That is the basis for our belief that neighborhood business-properly
designed and buffered-is an appropriate use.
As you know, the land is currently zoned residential and there are residental properties directly
adjacent to that land. We are aware of the current zoning and are sensitive to the nearby
residential development. We will be looking for appropriate buffering solutions.
Also, the land you are interested in buying has a wetland component and we want to ensure that any
proposed use takes that into account as well. The Bluff Creek wetland constrains the use of the
site; in fact, approximately one-third is wetlands. The remainder is subject to Overlay district
setbacks and standards.
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We are also keenly interested in signage since that land isn't directly adjacent to the new 212 freeway.
Any proposal needs to minimize visual and audio pollution. How are you trying to address those
concerns with your concept while obviously bringing in tenants that can make your concept
profitable? We have not yet looked at those details, but you can be assured that sign age, wetland
protection, compatibility, quality, buffers, lighting and landscaping will all be taken into account
as we work through the process with the City and the neighborhood.
Feel free to email me back or call me if it is easier.
Thanks,
Derek Benson
604 Summerfield Dr.
612.961.9280
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Mike Wardle
From: Scott Raeber
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:30 AM
To: FRANK T WHALEY
Cc: Mike Wardle
Subject: RE: Chanhassen land ideas
Frank,
Sorry for the delayed response.
Our next step is to file a rezoning application in early January and meet with the neighbors again to present a
revised site plan with more specificity of our proposed development. We have not set a meeting date yet, but will
contact you as soon as we do.
Please know we acknowledge and understand your concerns. We will work through privacy issues as well as
access issues that we expect and hope will meet your approval.
Thanks for your communication. We definitely welcome any thoughts or suggestions and we commit to be open
and transparent with all the neighbors during our re-zone application.
Scott Raeber
Brighton Corporation
From: FRANK T WHALEY [mailto:whaler97@q.com]
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:52 AM
To: Scott Raeber
Subject: Chanhassen land ideas
After attending your meeting in Chanhassen, I was wondering what your next step is going to be. If your
development begins to take place, we as home owners to the west would demand a large berm with trees to
protect our private properties from the nuisance of car and parking lot lights and the associated noise coupled
with any retail setting. Please address these issues with your Project team.
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