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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 1, 2008
Acting Chair Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kevin Dillon, Kathleen Thomas, Debbie Larson, Denny
Laufenburger, and Dan Keefe
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kurt Papke and Mark Undestad
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner; and Joe Shamla, Project Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
CW-III: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 30,480 SQUARE FOOT
OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDING; AND PUD AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE
OVERALL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF BUILDINGS WITHIN CHANHASSEN WEST
BUSINESS PARK ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2451 GALPIN COURT (LOT 3,
BLOCK 2, CHANHASSEN WEST BUSINESS PARK). APPLICANT: EDEN TRACE
CORP. - PLANNING CASE 08-14.
Public Present:
Name Address
JoEllen Radermacher 2479 Bridle Creek Trail
Jerry Backman MFRA
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe asked for
clarification of density limits, volume and speed of cars on Galpin Boulevard after the high
school opens, layout of the building, location of trash enclosures, loading docks, and whether the
units will be rentals or owner occupied. Commissioner Laufenburger asked about timelines and
truck traffic circulation. Jerry Backman with MFRA, spoke to the layout and screening of the
building. Acting Chair Larson called the public hearing to order. JoEllen Radermacher, 2479
Bridle Creek Trail asked for confirmation that the development meets the PUD requirements for
noise and light. The public hearing was closed.
Dillon moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that City Council approve the amendment to the Planned Unit Development design
standards for Chanhassen West Business Park to permit a total development building
square footage of 365,000. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 5 to 0.
Dillon moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that City Council approve the Site Plan for Planning Case #08-14, for a 30,500 square-foot,
Planning Commission Summary - July 1, 2008
one-story office/warehouse building, plans prepared by Houwman Architects and
McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc., dated 05/23/08, 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 developer shall provide exterior benches and/or tables.
3.One additional parking stall shall be provided.
4.At least six of the parking stalls located east of the building shall be relocated to the side of
the building.
5.The developer shall provide a pedestrian connection from the site to the sidewalk on Galpin
Court. Pedestrian ramps shall be installed at all curbs along this pathway.
6.The plan specifications shall be revised to incorporate high pressure sodium vapor lamps instead
of the metal halide lamps
7.Fire Code sec. 508.5
A three-foot clear space around fire hydrants shall be provided.
8.Nothing shall be placed near fire hydrants or fire department inlet connections that would
Fire Code sec. 508.5.4.
deter or hinder from gaining immediate access.
9.No PIV (post indicator valve) will be required.
No Parking Fire Lane”
10.Contact Fire Marshal for location of “ signs, and curbing to be
painted yellow.
11.Park fees in the amount of $31,387.67 shall be paid at the time of building permit issuance.
12.The buildings are required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
13.The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
14.Retaining walls four feet high or higher require a building permit and must be designed by a
structural engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
15.The applicant shall increase the inside width of all islands and/or peninsulas to 10 feet or
greater.
16.Tree preservation fencing is required to be installed prior to any construction along the north
and west property lines.
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17.On the Grading plan:
a.Show the existing contours on the east side of the site. Provide spot elevations of the
driveway connections.
b.Show NWL and HWL on the pond.
c.Add benchmark.
d.Reduce slope on the southern drive.
18.Encroachment agreements will be needed prior to building permit issuance for any driveway
or retaining wall in the drainage and utility easement.
19.On the Utility plan:
a.Provide details of each utility crossing.
b.Add cleanout to the sanitary sewer service.
c.Add note to notify City of Chanhassen Utility Department 48 hours prior to connecting to
the watermain (952-227-1300).
d.Watermain must be looped around the building. This watermain shall be privately owned
and maintained.
20.Show location of heavy duty versus light duty pavement sections.
21.Add Detail Plates 3107 and 5215.
22.The northern driveway must be either shifted to the south to remain on the site being
developed or secure a private drive easement from the property to the north.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated June 17, 2008 as presented.
Acting Chair Larson 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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