Approval Letter 4-14-09
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190 .
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site .
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April 14, 2009
Mr. Neil Klingelhutz
9731 Meadowlark Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Apple Tree Estates, Planning Case #09-01
Dear Mr. Klingelhutz:
This letter is to confinn that on April 13, 2009, the Chanhassen City Council
approved the following:
A seven-lot subdivision (preliminary plat) with a Variance for access off a
private street for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Apple Tree Estates, plans prepared by
E. G. Rud & Sons, Inc. and Plowe Engineering, Inc., datedOl/29/09, revised
2/25/09, subject to the following conditions:
1. Additional six-inch address numbers will berequiredatt~eentrance to the
driveway of Lots 1 and 2,Blockl, where itcomesoffthecul-du-'sac.
2. Additional six-inch address numbers will berequiredattlle(iriveway where it
splits between Lots 1and2,Blockl.
3. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exactlocationsandnutnbering
requirements.
4. No burning pennits',VilllJeissuedfortreestoberemoved. Trees and scrubs
must be. removed fraIR site or chipped.
5. A three-foot cleafspasemustbe maintained~oundfirebYclrarits, and. nothing
be placed in frop.t of the outlets tohinderJirefightingapetations. MN Fire
Code Sec.. 508.5.4. .
6. Fire apparatus access roads and water supply for fire protection is required to
be installed. Such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to
and during time of construction except when approved alternate methods of
protection are provided. MNFire Code Sec. 501.4.
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Mr. Neil Klingelhutz
April 14, 2009
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7. Temporary street signs are required to be installed as soon as construction begins. Signs
shall be of an approved size, weather resistant and be maintained until replaced by permanent
signs. MN Fire Code Sec.505.2.
8. A 30-foot wide private easement, cross-access and maintenance agreement must be
submitted for the private street.
9. Final grading plans and soil reports must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits will be issued.
10. Retaining walls over four feet high require a building permit and must be designed by an
Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
11. Each lot must be provided with a separate sewer and water service.
12. Demolition permits must be obtained before demolishing any structures.
13. Existing home(s) affected by the new street/cul-de-sac will require address changes.
14. The existing shed on proposed Lots 4; 5 and 6, Block 1, Apple Tree Estates must be removed
concurrently with the installation of the street improvements.
15. Full park fees in lieu of parkland dedication and/or trail construction shall be collected as a
condition of approval for Apple Tree Estates. The park fees shall be collected in full for all
new homes at the rate in force upon final plat submission and approval.
16. Applicant shall remove Colorado spruce from the planting list and transfer the quantity to
other evergreens in the Plant Schedule or add a third evergreen species. A revised planting
list shall be submitted to the city.
17. All trees proposed to be preserved shall be protected by tree preservation fencing. Fencing
shall be installed prior to site development or grading and excavation for homes on each lot.
Any trees shown as preserved on plans dated 1/15/09 and revised 2/25/09 must be replaced at
a rate of 2: 1 diameter inches if removed.
18. The applicant shall locate the existing row of trees along the east side of Apple Tree Lane
north of Lot 1, Block 2 relative to the proposed retaining wall and develop a plan to protect
the trees. The survey and plan shall be submitted to the city for approval.
Mr. Neil Klingelhutz
April 14, 2009
Page 3 of 5
19. The building permit survey for Lot 2, Block 1 shall include the tree survey for the lot. Any
additional tree removal on the lot greater than what is shown on subdivision plans
dated1l15/09, revised 2/25/09, will need prior approval from the city and additional plantings
may be required.
20. The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show river birch and balsam fir or black
spruce near the wetland rather than red oak and white spruce.
21. The plans and hydrology calculations must be revised so that the pond will hold back-to-back
100- year storms.
22. Correct the location and elevation of the wetland emergency overflow.
23. A piped EOF is required for the wetland. The developer's engineer shall examine possible
locations for this connection and work with and obtain the necessary permission from the
property owner/agency.
24. The driveway grades for Lot 3, Block 1 must be adjusted so that there is positive drainage
along the entire driveway.
25. A building permit for Lot 2, Block 1 may be issued prior to installation of the public street
and utilities. A final Certificate of Occupancy will not be granted until the public utilities are
in and the first lift of asphalt has been installed on the street.
26. The developer must submit a plan showing how access to the existing home on Lot 1, Block
1 and the proposed home on Lot 2, Block 1, will be maintained throughout construction.
27. The top and bottom of wall elevations must be shown on the plans.
28. The plan must show the existing trees on the property to the east of the development,
adjacent to the proposed retaining wall. The plans must be revised so that the off-site trees to
the east of the development are not impacted with the retaining wall construction.
29. The developer is required to obtain the appropriate permits from MnDOT to construct the
local street connection.
30. The developer must notify the affected property owners a minimum of seven days before
mobilizing to complete the sanitary sewer connection.
Mr. Neil Klingelhutz
April 14, 2009
Page 4 of 5
31. A security will be collected with the final plat to ensure that the disturbed area will be
restored to the current condition.
32. The storm sewer between the public street and the pond must be shifted to either the north or
south property line of Lot 1, Block 2 to eliminate the drainage and utility easement through
the property.
33. Any excavation within the wetland cannot result in a maximum inundation greater than six
(6) feet in depth.
34. The finished bottom of the wetland shall be undulating providing varying depths.
35. Side slopes shall be no greater than 5:1 on average and no greater that 3.5:1 in any location.
36. Bottom of the wetland shall have a minimum 0.8 feet of organic soil materials or otherwise
hydric soils.
37. A vegetation. establishment plan must be developed and implemented for the wetland and the
buffer area. In the event that no excavation occurs within the wetland, a vegetation
management plan need only be developed and implemented for the buffer area.
38. Sequencing of erosion control measures need to be incorporated into the plan. This includes
placement of perimeter controls prior to earth disturbing activities and excavation of the pond
during the initial grading activities to be used as a temporary basin.
39. Silt fence must be included down gradient of all exposed soils.
40. Inlet protection shall be required within 24 hours of setting the structures on site.
41. Erosion and sedimentation BMPs must be placed to protect the structures in Waters Edge
Drive.
42. A concrete washout area needs to be shown on the plan and must comply with the NPDES
permit requirements.
43. A rock construction entrance, at least 75 feet in length, must be indicated on the plan.
44. An NPDES Permit will be required for the project. This must be obtained prior to
commencement of any earth disturbing activities.
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Mr. Neil Klingelhutz
April 14,2009
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45. The pond and wetland should be put into an Outlot. This will result in a further reduction of
SWMP fees. That portion of Lot 1, Block 2 east of the westerly normal water level
elevation for the stormwater pond shall be included in a separate Outlot to facility pond
maintenance,
46. City staff shall work with the applicant to make sure that the new proposal for drainage meets
the City of Chanhassen Engineering Department's requirements including:
a. The 100-year storm event must be stored onsite. This requirement presents a challenge
because of the elevation of the culvert under the neighbor's driveway to the wetland.
b. The peak elevation noted for the back-to-back IOO-year storms is higher than the
driveway to the east.
c. The exfiltration assumption used in the model must be verified.
d. The discharge pipe must meet the minimum pipe slope requirement.
Final plat documents must be submitted to the City 30 days prior to the City Council meeting in
which you wish to have your final plat approved. Conditions of the preliminary plat approval
must be addressed for final plat approval. Enclosed is the list of items required for submittal for
final plat approval.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (952) 227-1131 or
bgenerous@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
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Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
ec: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
c: Craig Schlichting, Plowe Engineering, Inc.
Aloysius Klingelhutz
Enclosure
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190.
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.111 0
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110 .
Web Site
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ITEMS REQUIRED FOR FINAL PLAT CONSIDERATION
The following items are required to be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to
City Council meeting and payment of a $250.00 final plat review fee:
1 . Submit three (3) sets of full size, 50 scale construction plans and
specifications for staff review and redline.
· Utility plans shall show both plan view and profiles of all utilities
(sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer lines). The plan view must
show all drainage and utility easements.
· Grading and drainage plans shall show dwelling type and elevations,
wetlands and wetland buffer areas, stormwater pond NWL and HWL,
EOF and catch basin and storm manhole numbers.
· The construction plans and specifications shall be in accordance to the
City's latest edition of Standard Specifications & Detail Plates.
· The plans shall include traffic signage and street light placement.
2.
Drainage calculations for water quantity and quality ponding with maps
showing drainage areas for pre-and post-development conditions and
contributing areas to catch basins.
3.
Hydraulic calculations and drainage map for the storm sewer design.
4.
Tree Preservation Easements (if applicable).
5.
Trail Easements (if applicable).
6.
Engineer's Cost Estimateoflrnprovernents:
a. Sanitary sewer system.
b. Water system.
c. Storm sewer drainage systern including . cleaning and
maintenance.
d. Streets, sidewalk and trails.
e. Erosion control. .
f. Site restoration (seeding, soddirig, etc.).
g. Sitegrading
h. Streetlights&signs
L Engineedng,surveying&insp~ctior1
J. Landscaping
7.
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Five (5) sets (folded) of final plat, one (1) set of reductions (8W' x ,11"), and
a digital copy in .tif format. .
Digital copy of the legal description of the property in a.doc format.
8.
9.
Lot tabulations
Failure to provide any of the above items by the required deadline will
result in delaying consideration of final plat before the City Council.
Updated 11-29-06
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