Application
Planning Case No. 6.)s - ;L.5
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard - P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 - (952) 227-1100
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
PLEASE PRINT
Applicant Name and Address:
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Owner Name and Address:
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NOTE: Consultation with City staff is reQuired prior to submittal, including review of development
plans
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Temporary Sales Permit
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Vacation of Right-of-Way/Easements (VAG)
Interim Use Permit (IUP)
Y Variance (VAR)
Non-conforming Use Permit
Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP)
Planned Unit Development*
Zoning Appeal
Rezoning
Sign Permits
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
OCT 3 1 2008
X Notification Sign - $200
(City to install and remove)
Sign Plan Review
CHANHASSEN PLANNlNG DEPT
Site Plan Review (SPR)*
X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
- $50 CUP/SPR/V ACN AR/W AP/Metes & Bounds
- $450 Minor SUB
TOTAL FEE $ L.\ 60 . 00 pc\ c..~ 9-ko
Subdivision*
An additional fee of $3.00 per address within the public hearing notification area will be invoiced to the applicant
prior to the public hearing.
*Sixteen (16) full-size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8'%" X 11"
reduced copy for each plan sheet along with a diaital COpy in TIFF-Group 4 (*.tif) format.
**Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed, th appropriate fee shall be charged for
each application.
SCANNED
PROJECT NAME: 62 [(3 f2 /d(J(? {2nl
LOCATION: .b2\0 Rlclg(? Y20/
LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND PID: ~!;-OO? 0100
TOTAL ACREAGE:
O. '18
WETLANDS PRESENT:
PRESENT ZONING: H __'\ /-
REQUESTED ZONING: 7?. \' F
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION:
YES
x
NO
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION:
REASON FOR REQUEST:
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FOR SiTE PLAN REViEW: include number of existing empioyees:
and new employees:
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the
Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership
(either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person
to make thi;? al?PUc~tion a'ld the fee owner has also signed this application.
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I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
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Rev. 1/08
Applying for variance at our property at Christmas Lake,
6250 Ridge rd. parcel Nr. 250020100 for:
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OCT S 1 2008
CHANHASSFN PLAi\if\HNG DFF'"
Removable, floating Shed (8' x 10'= 80sf)
Removable, floating Deck (400sf, exact shape see drawing)
While
_ reducing the distance to the bluff from the required 30 feet to 15 feet due to
narrow shape of the lake shore area.
- respecting the distance to the water high level line of 10 feet
In July 2007 coming from Germany we moved in our House on Christmas Lake. Being
passionate water skiers we were really happy to discover Christmas Lake one of the
most beautiful lakes of the area.
Taking over our property we found the wooded area down by the shore piled with
wooden debris and all sorts of waste like
-old dock
- old door
- Big metal pieces
- Plastic fencing
- Glass bottles
- soda canes
- Gas canister
- pieces of old carpet
- etc ....
The use of about 40% of our anyway small shore area was impossible.
(The steep wooded bluff of the property goes far down to the shore and takes about
70% of the space facing the lake. This reduces the usable space (inclusive wooded
part) down by the lake to 3950 square feet (= 11% of the entire property))
After cleaning up the area (hauling the waste up the bluff) we tried to enlarge the lawn
by adding dirt, sowing with grass seed multiple times and sprinkling regularly.
SCANNED
Unfortunately the grass did not grow and weeds and stinging plants took over the area
which made any recreational use especially for the children impossible.
Pulling out and cutting the weeds for two seasons did not show any results and the use
of herbicide at the lake shore was in my opinion not an option.
Additionally we had wasps making their nests in some old tree trunks which made the
area dangerous for ours' and the neighbors' children to play. My son's long planed
birthday swimming party could not be held due to the sudden appearance of two new
wasp's nests in the area.
In order to being able to fully enjoy our wonderful lake property we had to find a solution
We decided to consult a landscaper. To his judgment it was a costly (dig out several old
tree trunks and even out the surface) and not promising project to have lawn grow
under these big trees which we did not want to remove. He also highly recommended
the installation of an automatic sprinkler system.
Still we could not use a big part of our shore area and it also looked poorly compared to
the usually well kept and organized properties around Christmas Lake.
We studied some landscaping books, magazines and other properties around the lake.
But we did and do not want to unnecessarily cut down trees, pour concrete or do any
further degradation to the shoreline. We figured the only option would be a deck and
shed.
Consulting a carpenter we tried to best use the area without cutting sound trees (beside
one being damaged by storm), respect the nature and solve all of the above mentioned
problems.
The solution was a floating, removable shed and deck. The deck is built of separate
pieces which could be moved in case of necessity. This structure allows the rain and the
water running down from the bluff to penetrate the area.
The shed being 80sf instead of the 120sf allowed, will make life at the beach much
easier. We will be able to store the children's' toys, water skis and furniture cushions
etc. instead of carrying them down 'and up the steep bluff every day. The design of the
shed is a copy of our house and will greatly add to the properties' appearance.
We truly hope that you will support all our efforts to make of our shore the best we could
to preserve the natural aspect of this magnificent area as well as allowing our family to
enjoy the beautiful lake.