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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 6, 2009
Chairman Papke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kurt Papke, Debbie Larson, Mark Undestad, and Denny
Laufenburger
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kevin Dillon, Dan Keefe, and Kathleen Thomas
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; Paul Oehme, City Engineer/Public Works Director; Alyson Fauske, Assistant City
Engineer; and Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
PUBLIC HEARING:
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY: REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH
VARIANCES AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN 82,500 SQUARE FOOT
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING ON PROPERTY ZONED INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK
(IOP) LOCATED ON LOTS 5 & 6, BLOCK 1, CHANHASSEN LAKES BUSINESS
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PARK 5 ADDITION (7901 PARK PLACE). APPLICANT/OWNER: CITY OF
CHANHASSEN, PLANNING CASE 08-25.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Larson asked for
clarification on the number of trees being required in the landscaping plan. Commissioner
Laufenburger asked if the city was consolidating all public works facilities into this one facility
and erosion issues with the creek. Commissioner Undestad asked for clarification of the
driveway location in relation to the wetland setbacks. Chair Papke asked about the chances of
saving oak trees during construction and what is being proposed to mitigate runoff from the salt
storage facility into the watershed. The architect, Jeff Oertel reviewed the site plan elevations, as
well as outlining the systems that are being proposed within the building to help keep energy
costs down. Chairman Papke opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing
was closed. After comments from the commission, the following motions were made.
Laufenburger moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the
City Council approve the Site Plan for Planning Case #08-25 for an 82,500 square foot, one
story office/warehouse building with a mezzanine storage area with a Conditional Use
Permit for outdoor storage and setback variances from the creek and wetland for the
parking lot area, plans prepared by Oertel Architects and the City of Chanhassen dated
December 5, 2008, subject to the following conditions:
1.The developer shall provide exterior benches and/or tables.
2.Signage shall require a separate sign permit review to determine compliance with City
ordinance.
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3.The applicant shall mitigate for the lost functions and values of any buffer variance by replacing
an equivalent area of buffer in a location which will provide the maximum water quality benefit.
Preliminary review indicates that area to be northeast of the wetland.
4.The applicant shall restore the stream channel as well as the top of bank and flood plain for
Riley Creek including the removal of any construction and other debris in the area.
5.The applicant shall prepare a vegetation management plan for Riley Creek. This
management plan shall be created in conjunction with the landscaping plan and the
Environmental Resources Specialist and Water Resources Coordinator should be consulted in
the creation of this plan.
6.The applicant will modify the existing NPDES permit to identify the construction manager
for the project.
7.The applicant will provide adequate treatment for drainage directed to the wetland.
8.The applicant should look for ways to promote infiltration and incorporate alternative
stormwater management best management practices into the site design and build. One such
measure is the construction of a bio-infiltration feature at the outlet from the drive aisle
northeast of the wetland. Other features to investigate include pervious pavement systems,
cisterns, biofiltration trenches, preservation or re-establishment of vegetation, etc.
9.The final 200 feet of the swale located west of the proposed facility needs to be protected
with Category 2, Wood Fiber 1S Erosion Control Blanket.
10.Those areas to be planted in BWSR seed mix U7 should be seeded at a rate of 15LBS
PLS/acre where PLS means “Pure Live Seed”.
11.The buildings are required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
12.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
13.Retaining walls over four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and a permit
must be obtained prior to construction.
14.The 51-inch and 45-inch oaks located near the northwest and southeast corners of the
building shall be protected by fencing throughout construction.
15.The site plan must show the dimensions of the lots.
16.The northern access must be revised so that the maximum width does not exceed 36 feet.
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17.An encroachment agreement is required for the portion of the parking area that lies within the
public right-of-way.
18.If feasible, the runoff from the cold storage area access should be conveyed to the existing
storm sewer.
19.Revised drainage calculations and storm sewer sizing must be submitted to ensure that the
existing downstream infrastructure can accommodate the proposed runoff.
20.An encroachment agreement is required to construct the northern retaining wall within the
drainage and utility easement.
21.The proposed top and bottom of wall elevations must be shown.
22.The drainage and utility easement over the abandoned portion of the sanitary sewer must be
vacated.
23.The existing drainage and utility easements and abandoned utilities must be labeled on the
plan sheet.
24.The utility plan must include a note regarding the connection to the existing storm sewer.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Laufenburger moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that
the City Council approves a conditional use permit for outdoor storage, subject to the
following condition:
1.The proposed development must comply with the approved site plan, plans prepared by
Oertel Architects and the City of Chanhassen, dated 12/05/08.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
BECK VARIANCE: REQUEST FOR VARIANCES FROM THE BLUFF SETBACK,
SIZE LIMITATION OF A WATER ORIENTED STRUCTURE, AND SIZE
LIMITATION FOR DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE(S) FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED AND DECK ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RSF), LOCATED AT 6250 RIDGE ROAD. APPLICANT/OWNER:
CHRISTOPHE AND NADINE BECK, PLANNING CASE 08-23.
Public Present:
Name Address
Nadine Beck 6250 Ridge Road
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Jens Midthun 6225 Ridge Road
Tara and Dena Wetzel 6260 Ridge Road
Angie Auseth presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Undestad asked about the
status of construction for the shed and deck. Commissioner Laufenburger asked for clarification
of the 30% removal of ground cover. Commissioner Larson asked for clarification regarding the
encroachment into the neighboring yard. Chairman Papke asked staff to refresh the
commission’s memory as to the importance of enforcement of the bluff ordinance. The
applicant, Nadine Beck explained the placement and size of the shed and deck. Chairman Papke
opened the public hearing. Jens Midthun, 6225 Ridge Road, speaking on behalf of his family,
stated their strong support of all variances as long as the 10 foot side yard setback is followed.
Tara and Dena Wetzel, speaking on behalf of their parents who live at 6260 Ridge Road,
explained they were happy that the 10 foot side yard setback was going to be honored and would
support the Beck’s being able to use their property by the lake. The Wetzel’s main concern was
with the prior owners clear cutting the property. Before closing the public hearing Chairman
Papke noted that the city had received correspondence from several neighbors in the area that
were not as supportive as the neighbors who spoke during the public hearing. After discussion
regarding the variance regulations and comments from the commission, the following motion
was made.
Laufenburger moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission approves Planning
Case #08-23 for a 56 square foot detached accessory structure variance for the construction
of a 250 square-foot water-oriented structure and denies the bluff setback and water
oriented accessory structure size limitation variance requests on property, 6250 Ridge
Road, and adoption of the Findings of Fact with the following conditions:
1.The combined square footage of the water-oriented accessory structure (shed/deck) may not
exceed 250 square feet;
2.A building or zoning permit must be applied for and approved prior to completion of the water -
oriented structure to ensure compliance with City Code.
3.The applicant and staff will work out a re-vegetation plan for the clear cut area to meet the
approval of staff. ”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVE OF MINUTES: Commissioner Larson noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated December 2, 2008 as presented.
Chairman Papke adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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