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PC SUM 2010 03 16 CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES MARCH 16, 2010 Chairwoman Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Debbie Larson, Tom Doll, Mark Undestad, Kathleen Thomas, Denny Laufenburger, and Dan Keefe MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin Dillon STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer APPROVE RESOLUTION FINDING THAT A MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN CHANHASSEN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 4 AND A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 10 CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY. Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Undestad asked how often TIF districts are created and how many have expired. Commissioner Laufenburger asked for clarification of the Planning Commission’s role in this approval. Resolution #2010-01: Laufenburger moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2010-01 finding that a modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Chanhassen Redevelopment Project Area, modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 4 and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 10 conform to the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City of Chanhassen. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING: LAKESIDE TWINHOMES: REQUEST FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT TO LAKESIDE; SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES, AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 22 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL (PUD-R) AND LOCATED ON OUTLOTS B & E, LAKESIDE. APPLICANT: RON CLARK CONSTRUCTION. OWNER: HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS, PLANNING CASE 10-06. Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe asked about the status of the condominium buildings and if the private street was adequate for fire safety. Commissioner Doll asked about the height of the retaining wall and if a railing was needed. Planning Commission Summary - March 16, 2010 Commissioner Undestad asked if the change in setback would cause any tree removal. Chairwoman Larson asked about the height of the condominium buildings. The applicant, Mike Broback with Ron Clark Construction discussed the different product types and marketing strategies. Commissioner Laufenburger asked Mike Broback about pricing and the projected time line for construction. Chairwoman Larson opened the public hearing. Tom Vasquez, President of North Bay Homeowners Association, requested that all construction traffic use the entrance off of Lyman Boulevard. Scott Fredrickson, speaking on behalf of some of the homeowners in Bearpath, stated that overall they were supportive of the Ron Clark project. He asked that the height of the proposed twin homes be consistent with the height of the Charles Cudd development townhouses, that the trees in the trail corridor be saved to the extent possible, that the trail get developed, concern over the hardship involved with approving the setback variance and asked that if the setback variance is approved that additional screening be provided. Chairwoman Larson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Keefe asked staff to follow up on the elevation concerns. Commissioner Laufenburger asked staff for clarification of the construction access and city fees. Undestad moved, Keefe seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends City Council approve the ordinance amending the PUD Design Standards for Lakeside. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. Undestad moved, Keefe seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends City Council approve the subdivision for Lakeside Fourth Addition creating 22 lots and 3 outlots with a variance to permit a 20-foot wide private street to access Block 3, plans prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated 10-15-09, revised 2-25-10, subject to the following conditions: 1.Access easement and maintenance agreement shall be recorded over the private street. 2.Payment of Park Dedication Fees totaling $110,000 ($5,000/Unit) in lieu of parkland dedication shall be collected for the 22 residential twin homes being requested for Outlots B & E at the time of final plat recording. 3.The applicant shall provide 6 overstory trees along Lyman Blvd; 4 overstory, 8 understory and 8 shrubs along the south property line of Outlot C; at least 3 overstory, 7 understory and 7 shrubs along the east property line of Outlot B or landscaping consistent with the existing buffer to the north. 4.A revised landscape plan that meets minimum requirements must be submitted to the city before final approval. 5.Landscaping security shall be provided for all development landscaping. 6.Fire Marshal conditions: 2 Planning Commission Summary - March 16, 2010 a.The new private drive to the east of Lake Riley Drive must have a street name. Submit proposed street name to Chanhassen Building Official and Fire Marshal for review and approval. b.An additional fire hydrant will be required at the intersection of Lake Riley Drive and the new private road to the east. c.Water mains and fire hydrants shall be installed and made serviceable prior to combustible construction (2007 MSFC Sec. 501.4). d.Fire Department access roads shall be installed prior to combustible construction to support the loads of fire apparatus (2007 MSFC Sec. 503.1.1). e.A three-foot clear space shall be maintained around fire hydrants (2007 MSFC Sec. 508.5.4). f.Temporary street signs shall be installed as soon as construction begins. Signs shall be of an approved size, weather resistant, and maintained until replaced by permanent sign (2007 MSFC Sec. 505.2). g.“No Parking Fire Lane” signs shall be installed. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for spec sheets regarding sign design and specific locations of signs (MSFC Sec. 503.3). 7.City Engineer Conditions: a.The emergency overflow elevation between Lot 2, Block 2 and Lot 2, Block 3 is labeled improperly and must be corrected. b.The lowest floor elevation of Lots 3 through 6, Block 2 must be minimum one foot above the corrected emergency overflow elevation. c.An easement is required from the appropriate property owner for any off-site grading. If importing or exporting material for development of the site is necessary, the applicant will be required to supply the City with detailed haul routes. d.Building permits are required for all retaining walls four feet tall or higher and must be designed by a Structural Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota. e.All utilities within this site shall be privately owned and maintained; however, they must be constructed to the City’s minimum requirements, including pipe diameter and slope, installation of manholes at bends and the ends of sanitary sewer runs, and installation of a hydrant at the dead end of watermain. f.All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. g.Each new lot is subject to the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. The 2010 trunk hookup charge is $2,026 for sanitary sewer and $5,393 for watermain. A portion of the trunk hookup fees will be collected with the final plat; the remainder must be paid with the building permit, which may be specially assessed against the parcel at the time of building permit issuance. h.The applicant is also required to enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and the conditions of final plat approval. i.Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies will be required, including the MPCA, Dept. of Health, Carver County and Watershed District. j.All streets within the development will be privately owned and maintained. 3 Planning Commission Summary - March 16, 2010 k.The developer must submit written verification that the private streets meet a 7-ton design. l.At the time of final plat recording, the developer must pay the Arterial Collector fee, which is calculated as follows: 3.58 developable acres x $2,400/acre = $8,592. 8.Water Resources Conditions: a.Provide detail for Inlet Protection on the beehive structures. b.Show sealed concrete washout area. c.Provide an updated SWPPP. d.Eliminate detail plate 5300. e.The SWMP fee for Lakeside Fourth Addition is $35,129.61 which shall be paid at the time of final plat recording. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. Undestad moved, Keefe seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends City Council approve Site Plan #10-06 for a 22-unit twin-home project in the Lakeside development, plans prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated 10-15-09, revised 2-25-10, 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 final plat for Lakeside Fourth Addition must be approved and recorded prior to the issuance of a building permit for the twin homes. 3.Building Official conditions: a.Buildings over 8500 square feet of floor area are required to be protected with an automatic sprinkler system. For the purposes of this requirement property lines do not constitute separate buildings and the areas of basements and garages are included in the floor area threshold. b.Buildings may be required to be designed by an architect and/or engineer as determined by the Building Official. c.A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before permits can be issued. d.Walls and projections within five feet of property lines are required to be of one-hour fire-resistive construction. e.Retaining walls over four feet high require a permit and must be designed by a professional engineer. f.Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services. g.The applicant and or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. 4 Planning Commission Summary - March 16, 2010 Thomas moved, Keefe seconded that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING: PUD AMENDMENTS: REQUEST TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS: VASSERMAN RIDGE/ARBORETUM VILLAGE/GALPIN BUSINESS PARK. APPLICANT: CITY OF CHANHASSEN, PLANNING CASE 10-03. Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Laufenburger clarified that this does not create any non-conformances. Commissioner Doll clarified that these amendments were to keep up with changes in technology and the city ordinance. Chairwoman Larson opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. Keefe moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the Planned Unit Development amendment for Arboretum Village amending Section a as stated in the attached ordinance and adopts the Findings of Fact. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. Keefe moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the Planned Unit Development amendment for Vasserman Ridge amending Section a as stated in the attached ordinance and adopts the Findings of Fact. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. Keefe moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the Planned Unit Development amendment for Galpin Business Park amending Section A and G.2 as stated in the attached ordinance and adopts the Findings of Fact. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Commissioner Thomas noted the verbatim and summary minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated February 16, 2010 as presented. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS: None. CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE. Kate Aanenson provided an update on City Council action and the items that will be discussed at the upcoming work session on April 6th. She thanked Dan Keefe and Kevin Dillon for their service on the Planning Commission. Chairwoman Larson adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:55 p.m. Submitted by Kate Aanenson Community Development Director Prepared by Nann Opheim 5