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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2008
Chairman McDonald called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jerry McDonald, Kurt Papke, Kathleen Thomas, Debbie Larson, and
Mark Undestad
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dan Keefe and Kevin Dillon
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer; and Terry Jeffrey, Water Resources
Coordinator
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL.
Kate Aanenson reviewed proposed changes for Chapters 1 through 3. In discussing specific
land use changes, Chairman McDonald asked about the impact of taxes on development.
Commissioner Papke asked about the rationale for not allowing retail on Parcel #14. Bob
Generous reviewed Chapters 4 through 10. Chairman McDonald asked for clarification on how
the city will implement the goals outlined for natural resources, and why the capital
improvement program is included in the comprehensive plan. Commissioner Papke asked staff
to comment on the land use chapter and the apparent shift away from residential to commercial.
After discussion and comments, the following motion was made.
Undestad moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as modified with revisions to Chapter 7,
Transportation, to designate Dell Road from Highway 5 north to the city limit as a major
collector and Dell Road from Highway 5 south to the city limit as a B Minor Arterial, and
the minor collector narrative shall include Lyman Boulevard east of Highway 101 to the
east city limits; Sanitary sewer Chapter 8, to incorporate language regarding the reason for
the changes to the MUSA phasing plan; Chapter 9, Water, to incorporate additional
language on water conservation; and Capital Improvements, Chapter 10, incorporating
the revised CIP Table and authorize submittal of the plan to the Metropolitan Council for
review. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
MS4 PERMIT, NONDEGRADATION REPORT AND REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM.
Public Present:
Name Address
Mary Borns 7199 Frontier Trail
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Name Address
Steve Donen 7341 Frontier Trail
Diane Spencer Wenek Associates
Terry Jeffery introduced himself to the commission as the new Water Resources Coordinator
before presenting the staff report on this item, along with Diane Spencer from Wenek Associates
who reviewed the specifics of the report. Commissioner Papke asked about the enforcement
authority. Chairman McDonald questioned the need for this report. Commissioner Larson asked
for clarification of the term “reforestation”. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing.
Steve Donen, 7341 Frontier Trail explained how and why the city needs to work on the issue of
infiltration and how Lotus Lake will be addressing this idea in the future. Chairman McDonald
closed the public hearing.
Papke moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approve the distribution of the Nondegradation Assessment to the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency in compliance with the NPDES Phase II permit as revised June 1,
2006. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
BUSINESS IMPACT GROUP SNAP FITNESS: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
FOR A 50,000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON PROPERTY
ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) LOCATED AT 2411 GALPIN
COURT (LOT 1, BLOCK 2, CHANHASSEN WEST BUSINESS PARK). APPLICANT,
EDEN TRACE CORP, PLANNING CASE 07-27.
(Mark Undestad excused himself from the meeting due to a conflict of interest.)
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Larson asked about
placement of the walking trail. Commissioner Papke asked for clarification of the landscaping
plan and the view of the building from the road. Chairman McDonald opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Thomas moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approves Planning Case #07-27 approving a site plan for a 50,000 square-foot, one-
story office warehouse building, plans prepared by Houwman Architects, dated November
06, 2007, subject to the following conditions:
1.The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
2.The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
3.The plan must be revised to meet the 50-foot setback from the property line (on Galpin
Boulevard) to the parking lot.
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4.Site lighting shall be revised to incorporate high-pressure sodium vapor lamps.
5.Architectural lighting shall be down cast only.
6.Two upper level windows shall be added on the west end of the south building elevation.
7.A column shall be added in the middle of the north building elevation.
8.The developer shall provide a pedestrian connection from the site to Lyman Boulevard.
9.The proposed sidewalk shall not be located within the existing group of protected trees. The
sidewalk shall be located either north or south of this area with City approval.
10.Pedestrian ramps shall be provided at all curbs for trail and sidewalk connections.
11.All plantings along Galpin Boulevard shall be field located so as to not damage existing
trees. No trees or shrubs shall be planted within the protected area of trees without City
approval.
12.All trees shown as preserved on plans dated 09/16/07 shall be protected by tree protection
fencing before any construction activities begin. Any trees killed or damaged shall be
replaced at a rate of 2:1 diameter inches.
13.Shrub quantities shall be increased to meet minimum requirements for bufferyard plantings.
14.Wood chip mulch shall be used around trees in all landscape peninsulas in place of sod or
rocks.
15.Applicant must comply with the following Fire Prevention policies:
a.40-1995 Fire Sprinkler requirements.
b.07-1991 Pre-fire plan drawings.
c.29-1991 Premises identification.
d.34-1993 Water service installation.
e.36-1994 Combination Fire/Domestic water service line.
Combustible Storage and High Pile Combustible Storage
16.Applicant must fill out the
form.
17.No burning permits shall be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and scrubs must either be
removed from site or chipped.
18.A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
19.The park fees payable with the building permit shall be $42,416.00.
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20.Sheet C1 shall be amended to show inlet protections on all existing storm sewer inlets.
21.Sheet C1 shall be amended to extend the erosion control blanket in the northeast corner of the
lot to cover all soil until the proposed grading matches the existing grade.
22.Sheet C4 item #2 shall be amended to insert the construction of rain gardens as item #11 in
the sequencing of construction activities and “inspect site” shall be amended so that it is #12
in the sequence.
23.Sheet C4 item #5.1 shall have language added to the effect that the SWPPP, all amendments
and the NPDES permit shall be kept on site in a readily accessible location known to all
relevant individuals.
24.Sheet L1 the rain gardens shall be designed so that water runoff from the parking area will
travel through some form of filter BMP.
25.The rain gardens shall be designed to drain within 48 hours and not be inundated to a depth
greater than one foot during a 10-year storm event. Calculations need to be provided
supporting this.
26.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies and
comply with their conditions of approval.
27.The complete existing contours must be shown on the east side of the property.
28.The proposed contours must tie into the existing contours shown on the plan.
29.Retaining walls four feet high or higher require a building permit and must be designed by an
engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
30.Eight-inch watermain must be looped around the building. This watermain shall be privately
owned and maintained.
31.A cross-access agreement must be dedicated and a copy provided to the City before the
building permit is issued.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated December 4, 2007 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
Chairman McDonald adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 9:50 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director Prepared by Nann Opheim
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