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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 16, 2011
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Tom Doll, Mark Undestad, Kevin Ellsworth, Kim
Tennyson and Lisa Hokkanen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kathleen Thomas
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; and Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
PUBLIC HEARING:
LAKE DRIVE BUSINESS CENTER: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 155
STALL PARKING LOT EXPANSION ON PROPERTY ZONED INDUSTRIAL OFFICE
PARK (IOP) AND LOCATED AT 950 LAKE DRIVE. APPLICANT: CSM
CORPORATION, PLANNING CASE 2011-08.
Public Present:
Name Address
John Ferrier, CSM Corporation 500 Washington Avenue So, Minneapolis
Mark Kronbeck, Alliant Engineering 233 Park Avenue So, Minneapolis
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Ellsworth asked for
clarification of maintenance for the stormwater ponding. Commissioner Doll asked staff to
comment on the email from the Pauls family regarding views from their property. The applicant,
John Ferrier with CSM Corporation explained that the reason for the expansion is largely market
driven in leasing out vacant office space. Chairman Aller asked for clarification that the
applicant had read the report and agreed with the conditions set forth by staff before opening the
public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Doll seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the site plan for parking lot expansion located at 950 Lake Drive, plans
prepared by Alliant Engineering dated July 19, 2011, subject to the conditions of the staff
report and adoption of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
Planning Department Conditions
1.The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement and provide the security required by it.
2.This relocated sign shall require a separate building permit and sign permit.
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3.The landscape island on the north end of the parking adjacent to the east side of the building
shall be extended further out to provide full protection of the parking stall.
Environmental Resource Specialist Conditions
1.The applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan showing the minimum number of
landscape islands/peninsulas (16) and trees (50).
2.The applicant shall provide adequate screening for the new parking areas along Lake Drive.
Shrubs shall reach a mature height of at least two feet. A revised landscape plan shall be
submitted to the city for approval.
Water Resources Coordinator Conditions
1.Rates of surface water runoff must not be increased from existing conditions. Where
practicable to do so, rates should be decreased.
2.The applicant and city shall work together on future phases to look for potential cooperative
surface water management opportunities.
3.These approvals for future phases are contingent upon City code and other jurisdictional
agency rules remaining the same. In the event that any of these changes, the applicant will
need to resubmit to assure that the plans meet any new rules germane to this project.
4.Include a note on the Grading and Erosion Control plan indicating that the proposed best
management practices is the minimum controls anticipated, but that as unanticipated site and
climatic conditions present themselves, it will be to modify the best management practices to
meet these new conditions.
5.All 3:1 slopes shall be covered with erosion control blanket or sod. This needs to be
indicated within the plan set on sheet C-2: Grading and Erosion Control.
6.An escrow or letter of credit in the amount of $2,450.00 shall be provided to the City before
commencement of the first phase. This escrow is only for the first phase. Subsequent phases
will require additional assurance funds.
7.Applicant must apply for and receive approvals from other jurisdictional agencies as
necessary.
8.The applicant must show that the total disturbed area for all phases is less than one acre or
they must apply for and receive an NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit from the MPCA.
If this is the case, a full Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan must be prepared and
submitted to the City for review and comment.
9.All exposed soils must be stabilized within 14 days of cessation of earth work activities.
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10.Lake Drive must be swept clean of soils and debris tracked onto it from the site as needed but
no less than once per week until final stabilization is achieved.
11.The applicant or their designee must maintain the best management practices in good
working order until final stabilization is achieved.
Engineering Department Conditions
1.Grass area maximum slope must not exceed 3:1.
2.The applicant must submit revised plans (redlines) which meet the requirements of the City.
3.Drainage plans must be revised so that the plans match the drainage calculations. The
applicant must also follow City standards for water quality volume. Also, the proposed
drainage rates must be maintained for the 2-, 10-, and 100-year rain events.
4.The storm sewer provided for treatment will be privately owned and maintained.
5.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.
6.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. A fence must be
placed at the top of the wall for safety.
7.The exits in front of Wall 2 may be inadequate for some uses of the building under the
proposed parking scenario. Exterior exit discharge must accommodate exits served. The
parking stalls in this area should be constructed at the time when a final end user is
determined so that the exits will not limit the occupancy.
8.The wall and wall supports (not including soil) in drainage area three on the east side of the
site must be removed from the drainage and utility easement.
9.Details must be provided for all proposed storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain
crossings. Actual elevations of existing utilities shall be verified for accuracy. A minimum
vertical separation of 18” is required at all storm, sanitary, and watermain crossings.
10.All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's
latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant is also required to
provide the City with the necessary financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash
escrow to guarantee the installation of the storm sewer, erosion control, and seeding. This
amount will be determined prior to start of construction due to the possible phasing of the
project and not knowing the amount to be installed and disturbed.
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11.The applicant must also notify the City after installation of the erosion control and 48 hours
prior to the commencement of grading. Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
will be required.
12.The plans and drainage calculations must be signed by a professional engineer registered in
the State of Minnesota.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Ellsworth noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated July 19, 2011 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE:
Kate Aanenson provided an update on action taken by
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the City Council at their August 8 meeting and passed out a note from Mayor Furlong thanking
the Planning Commission for their involvement in Chanhassen being named by CNN Money
magazine as one of the top 10 places to live in the country.
Doll moved, Ellsworth seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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