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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 4, 2008
Chairman Papke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kurt Papke, Kathleen Thomas, Dan Keefe, Mark Undestad, and
Debbie Larson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kevin Dillon
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Angie Auseth,
Planner I; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jeff, Mark & Kari Nettesheim 9151 Great Plains Boulevard
PUBLIC HEARING:
DAVE BANGASSER, REQUEST FOR FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK
VARIANCES FOR THE DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE ON PROPERTY ZONED RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY
AND LOCATED AT 3633 SOUTH CEDAR DRIVE, PLANNING CASE 08-04.
Angie Auseth presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Undestad asked for
clarification on the setback from the street. Commissioner Keefe asked if the city has ever
considered zoning neighborhoods that don’t meet the standards of today. Commissioner Papke
asked about the gravel driveway, runoff into the lake and hard surface coverage. The applicant,
Dave Bangasser spoke about the history of the property and neighborhood, and the reasons for
their variance request. Chairman Papke opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public
hearing was closed. After comments from the commission, the following motion was made.
Keefe moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission approves Variance #08-
04 for a 20.2 foot front yard setback variance and an 8-foot side yard setback variance for
the construction of a single-family home on a lot zoned Single Family Residential (RSF)
based upon the attached findings of fact subject to the following conditions:
1.Building Official Conditions:
a.The applicant must apply for a demolition permit prior to removing the existing
structure.
b.The applicant must apply for a building permit prior to construction.
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c.Any portion of the structure less than five (5) feet from the property line must be of
one-hour fire-resistive construction.
d.Building permits are required for retaining walls.
e.Retaining walls must be designed by a structural engineer licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
2.City Engineer Conditions:
a.The Certificate of Survey must be revised as follows when applying for a building
permit:
1.The survey must be to scale.
2.The note stating “It is not possible to hold public platted right of way due to long
standing evidence of monumentation” must be deleted.
3.Clarify the bearing of the northern property line for Lot 16.
4.Correct the Block numbers shown on the survey (Block 4 is shown as Block 5, and
vice versa).
5.Show the correct distance and bearing of the property lines for Lot 1, Block 5.
6.The flow arrows on the sanitary sewer manhole are in the wrong direction.
7.Show existing and proposed contours.
8.Show proposed retaining wall location and top and bottom of wall elevation.
9.Show a 30 foot right-of-way, all lot measurements, structure setbacks, and
impervious coverage shall be submitted to the city at the time of building permit
application.
b.The applicant must submit a proposed grading plan with the building permit to
demonstrate how the site will drain.
3.City Forester Conditions:
a.Tree protection fencing must be properly installed at the edge of construction and
extended completely around the tree at the greatest distance possible. This must be done
prior to any construction activities and remain installed until all construction is
completed.
b.The roots of neighboring trees must be cut by hand or a vibratory plow to avoid ripping
or tearing the roots.
c.To retain soil moisture in the remaining root area, wood chip mulch should be applied to
a depth of 4 – 6 inches, but no deeper, over all the root area.
d.No equipment or materials may be stored within the tree protection area.
e.The trees will need to be watered during dry periods.
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f.Any pruning cuts necessary for oaks must be done before April 1 or after July to avoid
any possible exposure to the oak wilt fungus.
g.One tree is required within the front yard setback area.
4.Water Resource Coordinator Conditions:
a.The plans shall be revised to indicate the placement of silt fence or other approved
perimeter BMP as well as incorporate any applicable Chanhassen standard details for
erosion and sediment control. This should include, at a minimum, 393-5301 and 393-
5302B. All erosion and sediment control features shall be installed prior to any earth
disturbing activities and shall remain in place until at least 75% of the property is covered
by vegetation.
b.The applicant shall provide specifications for the soils to be used to backfill the retaining
walls to show that infiltration rates within these areas are maximized.
c.The applicant shall provide a generalized list of plants which are to be used to landscape
the retaining wall areas.
d.The applicant shall maintain the depression adjacent to Lake Minnewashta.
e.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
where applicable and comply with their conditions of approval.
5.General Condition:
a.The site shall not exceed the maximum 25% site coverage allowed in the Residential
Single Family district.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Undestad noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated February 19, 2008 as presented.
Chairman Papke 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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