Approval Letter 6-24-09
CITY OF
CHANIlASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
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Phone: 952.227.1180
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Natural Resources
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1591 Park Road
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Senior Center
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Web Site
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June 24, 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 confirm that on June 8, 2009, the Chanhassen City Council
approved the following:
The final plat for Apple Tree Estates creating seven lots, one outlot and public right-
of-way, plans prepared by Plowe Engineering, Inc., dated5/4/09, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Additionalsix.-inchaddr~~s numbers will be reqtliredattheentrance to the
driveway of Lots. Land 2, BlockJ, where itcomesoffthecul--du-sac.
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2. Additional six-inch address numbers will be required at the driveway where it
splits between Lots 1 and 2, Block 1.
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3. Contact ChanhassenFireMarshal for exact locations and numbering
requirements.
4. No burning permits will be issued fortrees to be removed. Trees and scrubs
must be removed from site or chipped. . .
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5. A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants and nothing
be placed in front of the outlets to hinderfirefig;htingoperations; MNFire
Code Sec. 508.5.4.
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6. Fire apparatusaccesstoadSaI1dwatersupplyforfir~>protection is required to
be installed.Suchprotectionshallbeiinstalledanclmade serviceable prior to
and during time of construction exc~ptwhen approved alternate methods of
protection are provided. MNFireCodeSec~501.4.
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.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life. Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Mr. Neil Klingelhutz
June 25, 2009
Page 2 of 4
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. Demolition permits must be obtained before demolishing any structures.
12. Existing home(s) affected by the new street/cul-de-sac will require address changes.
13. 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.
14. Full park fees in the amount of $34,800.00 shall be collected in full prior to the final plat
recording.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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 and confirm their structural integrity. The survey and plan shall be submitted to the
city for approval before a notice to proceed is issued.
18. 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
dated1/15/09, revised 2/25/09, will need prior approval from the city and additional plantings
may be required.
19. 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.
20. 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.
Mr. Neil Klingelhutz
June 25, 2009
Page 3 of 4
21. 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.
22. The developer is required to obtain the appropriate permits from MnDOT to construct the
local street connection.
23. The developer must notify the affected property owners a minimum of seven days before
mobilizing to complete the sanitary sewer connection.
24. A security will be collected with the final plat to ensure that the disturbed area will be
restored to the current condition.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. Silt fence must be included down gradient of all exposed soils.
28. An :r-~rpDES Peunit will be required for the project. This must be obtained prior to
commencement of any earth disturbing activities.
29. The developer must ensure that adjacent property owners will have reasonable access to their
property while the utility crew connects to the existing sanitary sewer. A security will be
collected with the final plat to ensure that the disturbed area will be restored to the current
condition.
30. An outside drop must be constructed at the proposed sanitary sewer connection.
31. A portion of the City water and sanitary sewer hookup charges must be paid with the final
plat and is calculated as follows:
a. Water: 6 new units x $1,526/unit = $9,156
b. Sanitary sewer: 6 new units x $568/unit = $3,408
32. Total SWMP fees due at final plat are $24,965.23.
Mr. Neil Klingelhutz
June 25, 2009
Page 4 of 4
One 1 "=200' scale mylar reductions of the final plat and one 1 "=200' scale paper reductions of
the final plat with just street names and lot and block numbers shall be submitted. An executed
copy of the cross-access easement and maintenance agreement for the private street shall be
submitted. In addition, a digital copy in .dxf format and a digital copy in .tif format (pdf
compatible) of the final plat shall be submitted. The City will submit all the necessary
documents to Carver County for recording.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (952) 227 -1131 or
bgenerous@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
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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, PI owe Engineering, Inc.
Aloysius Klingelhutz
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