Referral 03-23-2011MY OF
MOM
Date: March 23, 2011
To: Development Plan Referral Agencies
From: Planning Department
Review Response Deadline: April 1, 2011
By: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Technician
952- 227 -1173
Subject: T.H. 41 Trail & Underpass Project — Request for Wetland Alteration Permit for proposed paved l Oft.
off -road, multi -use trails project within the Right -of -Way along T.H. 41 from Longacres Drive to MN
T.H. 7 and within portions of Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.
Planning Case: 2011 -3
The above described application for approval of a land development proposal was filed with the Chanhassen Planning
Department on March 17, 2011. The review period ends on June 21, 2011.
In order for us to provide a complete analysis of issues for Planning Commission and City Council review, we would
appreciate your comments and recommendations concerning the impact of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and
proposed future utility services, storm water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites,
street extensions or improvements, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems exist, we would like to have a written
report to this effect from the agency concerned so that we can make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
This application is scheduled for consideration by the Chanhassen Planning Commission on April 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall. We would appreciate receiving your comments by no later than April 1, 2011.
You may also appear at the Planning Commission meeting if you so desire. Your cooperation and assistance is greatly
appreciated.
1. City Departments:
a.
City Engineer
b.
City Attorney
c.
City Park Director
d.
Fire Marshal
e.
Building Official
f.
Water Resources Coordinator
g.
Forester
2. Carver Soil & Water Conservation District -
Greg Grazcyk
3. MN Dept. of Transportation
4. MN Dept. of Natural Resources
5. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
6. U.S. Fish & Wildlife
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 227 -1100
7. Carver County
a. Engineer
b. Environmental Services -Paul Moline
8. Watershed District Engineer
a. Riley- Purgatory-Bluff Creek
b. Lower Minnesota River
c. Minnehaha Creek -Steve Christropher
9. Telephone Company (Qwest)
10. Electric Company (MN Valley)
11. Mediacom
12. CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park and TH 41 Trail and Underpass
An underpass at TH 41 is planned to be installed for access into Lake Minnewashta
Regional Park. When finished, the trail project will complete a mile -long segment from
TH 41 to the beach in the park, and a one - and -a -half mile trail segment along the east
side of TH 41, between Chaska Road and Longacres Drive. Additionally, the trail will
connect to Minnetonka Middle School West and to area neighborhoods.
Construction of the Lake Minnewashta Regional Park and TH 41 trail and underpass will
consist of installing a box culvert underneath TH 41 and a 10 -foot wide paved trail
terminating at the beach facility located within the park, and a 10 -foot wide paved trail
on the east side of TH 41.
These improvements will result in impacts to wetlands in the areas identified below
(Also see the Minnesota Local /State /Federal Application Form for Water/Wetland
Projects).
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