3 SUB Big Woods AdditionCiTY OF
STAFF
REPORT
PC DATE: 6/5/01
CC DATE: 6/25/01
Review Deadline: 7/3/01
CASE #: 01-3 SUB
By: A1-Jaff:v
PROPOSAL:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
Preliminary Plat to Subdivide 6.3 Acres into 9 single family lots, Creekwood
East of Carver Beach Road, West of Lotus Lake, and north of Shadowmere,
Creekwood, Coffman Development
Coffman Development Services, Inc
600 W.78th St., Suite 250
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952)974-7877
Guy Swanson and Kari & Paul Romportl
620 Carver Beach Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952)470-2067-
PRESENT ZONING:
2020 LAND USE PLAN:
RSF, Residential Single Family District
Residential-Low Density (Net Density 1.2 - 4.0 units per acre)
ACREAGE: 6.3 acres
DENSITY:
1.8 Units per Acre Net
1.4 Units per Acre Gross
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Subdivision of 6.3 acres into 9 single family lots, zoned RSF,
Residential Single Family. There are two existing homes on the site. Both homes are proposed to
be demolished. The site is heavily wooded and abuts Lotus Lake. Notice of this public heating has
been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet and lakeshore properties on Lotus Lake.
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING:
The City's discretion in approving or denying a preliminary plat is limited to whether or not the
proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning
Ordinance. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the preliminary plat. This is a
quasi-judicial decision.
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BACKGROUND
This site has been the subject of staff's discussion for approximately a year. Several individuals
have met with city staff to inquire about city requirements and the development of the site. Staff
has always maintained that this is an environmentally sensitive site (adjacent to Lotus Lake, heavily
wooded, meandering terrain, and has a creek running through it). There are several options to
develop the site such as a beachlot along the lake with all parcels having access to it, a Planned Unit
Development to allow flexibility in the design, straight subdivision, etc. The applicant initially
submitted a plat that met all ordinance requirements with the exception of the width of the street
fight-of-way. The ordinance requires a 60 foot fight-of-way and the applicant requested 50 feet.
The applicant's reasoning was that all the existing streets leading to the subject site currently have a
40 foot fight-of-way, it would increase the rear yard setback to save trees, and be compatible with
the surrounding area. Staff agreed with the applicants reasoning for the variance, however, there
was no demonstrated hardship. Staff is recommending a subdivision with no variances. The
referrals that were sent out, requesting comments on the plat, stated that the applicant is requesting
a 50 foot fight-of-way variance. The request that was published in the Villager and the notices that
went to the public did not include a variance. This should have no impact on the subdivision
process.
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
The applicant is proposing to subdivide 6.3 acres into 9 single family lots. The property is zoned
RSF, Residential Single Family.
The average lot size is 24,321 square feet with a resulting gross density of 1.4 units per acre and
a net density of 1.8 units per acre. The site is located east of Carver Beach Road, west of Lotus
Lake, and north of Shadowmere. Access to the subdivision will be provided via an extension of
a cul-de-sac off of Carver Beach Road. All lots are proposed to be served via an internal
residential street.
The site is encumbered by an existing utility easement along the west portion of the site and a lift
station on proposed Lots 8 and 9. All of the proposed lots meet the minimum area, width, and
depth requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. LOt 7 has a peculiar shape. The ordinance defines
LOt Width as the shortest distance between lot lines measured at the midpoint of the building
line. Building line is defined as a line parallel to a lot line or the ordinary high water level at
the required setback beyond which a structure may not extend. Based on this definition, the lot
width for Lot 7 exceeds the required 90 foot lot width.
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The site consists of two parcels being assembled into one tract of land, then subdivided. There
are two dwelling units and some accessory structures on the site. All these structures are
proposed to be removed. A creek runs along the south side of the site. The applicant is
dedicating a 50 foot easement from the edge of the creek. The only exception is on a portion of
Lot 7. The street right-of-way maintains a 35 foot setback, however, the actual pavement
maintains a 50 foot setback. There are steep grades along the creek, however, none meet the
definition of bluff.
The site is heavily wooded. The existing woods consist mainly of large, mature oaks with an
understory of sugar maple, linden and ash. It's a healthy forest with very few invasive species.
Development of the area should pay special attention to protecting the root zones of the large
oaks and preserving the maple understory.
In reviewing this plat, staff also had to look at access to the properties to the north. The property
owner to the north (Mr. Paul Eidsness) has met with staff and has been in contact with Coffman
Development to ensure that should he decide to subdivide his property, sewer, water and street
access is provided. Staff has ensured that the surrounding parcels are not landlocked. When Mr.
Eidsness and the remaining property owners are ready to develop, the street will extend to the north
and eventually hook up with Fox Hill Drive. Staff is unaware of any interest in developing that
property at this time. Staff is recommending a street be stubbed to the Eidsness property for future
itccess.
In summary, the subdivision meets ordinance requirements. We are recommending that it be
approved with conditions outlined in the staff report.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
The applicant is proposing to subdivide a 6.3 acre site into 9 single family lots. The density of
the proposed subdivision is 1.4 units per acre gross, and 1.8 units per acre net after removing the
roads. All the lots exceed the minimum 15,000 square feet of area, with an average lot size of
24,123 square feet. All riparian lots exceed the 20,000 square feet area required by ordinance.
All of the proposed lots meet the minimum width, and depth requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance. Each parcel is reflecting a 60'x 60' house pad.
Lots 6 and 7 contain a creek. The applicant is proposing to dedicate an easement over the creek that
extends 50 feet from the edge of the creek to protect it and ensure that no structures encroach into
this area.
The subdivision ordinance requires the proposed name of the subdivision not duplicate or be
similar in pronunciation or spelling to the name of any other plat in the county. Currently, there
is a Creekwood plat located in Chanhassen. Therefore, the applicant is required to change the
name of the proposed plat.
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Staff notes that the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance.
WETLANDS
There do not appear to be any wetlands present on-site; however, staff recommends that a
wetland delineator assess the site to verify the City's planning maps. A wetland does exist to the
west of this site. The plans indicate that the storm sewer that drains south under the entrance to
the subdivision will outlet into an existing pond. The applicant must show that storm water will
not be discharged into any wetland basin prior to pretreatment.
LOTUS LAKE
Lotus Lake is a recreational development lake. The areas of riparian lots on recreational
development lakes must be at least 20,000 square feet and the lot width at the shoreland setback
line must be at least 90 feet. The proposed riparian lots meet these requirements.
The ordinary high water elevation (OHW) of Lotus Lake is 896.3 feet MSL. A 75-foot shoreland
setback is required from the OHW. The proposed house pads on Lots 7, 8 and 9 meet this
setback requirement.
The one issue that needs to be resolved is the lakeshore setback as it relates to structures on lots
on either side. The City Code requires structures to maintain a setback equivalent to neighboring
lakeshore properties. Currently, there is an approved variance for a structure located to the south
of Lot 7, allowing it to maintain a 75 foot setback from the OHW of Lotus Lake. There is an
existing structure to the north of Lot 9, which maintains 130 feet. If the structure on Lot 8 was
built first and maintained a 75 foot setback, there would be no lakeshore setback issues.
However, if Lot 7 developed first, then Lots 8 and 9 would become unbuildable without a
variance. If Lot 9 were built first, then it would have to maintain a 130 foot setback which would
make it unbuildable. We conclude that LOt 9 could not be built first without a variance. The
building order of the lakeshore lots must be Lot 8 first, and then Lots 7 and 9, in order to meet
the letter of the city code. This is a real application of the current lakeshore setback ordinance, as
well as testing ground for the recommended changes. The questions that need to be answered are
"How should these situations be handled? Is this a reasonable approach? Do we dictate the
order in which building must occur? Would this requirement place undue hardship upon the
developer and potential buyer? What if Lot 8 was purchased and not immediately developed? Is
this ordinance reasonable?"
There is no setback requirement from the creek, however, staff has requested the applicant
maintain a 50 foot setback from the edge of the creek to maintain the integrity of the creek. In
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order to meet staff's request, the structure on lot 7 must be setback further than required by
ordinance. Should the applicant be penalized for complying with staff's request?
It is staff's recommendation that structures on lakeshore lots maintain a minimum 75 foot
setback from the OHW of Lotus Lake. More specifically in the approximate location of the
building pad as shown.
CREEK
The creek that runs along the south side of this property (Carver Beach Creek) is not a DNR
Public Water; therefore, there is no specified setback from the OHW of the creek. A majority of
the homes in the subdivision directly south of the proposed project (Shadowmere) maintain a 50-
foot setback from the creek. For purposes of water quality and erosion control, a 50-foot
minimum setback is recommended.
The placement of a dock on Lot 7 will require, an encroachment agreement due to the
combination of a 50-foot setback from the creek and the proposed drainage and utility easement
over the east end of the lot. Staff also notes that no water-oriented accessory structure will be
allowed within the setback and easement on Lot 7 without an encroachment agreement.
BLUFFS
There are steep slopes on the property adjacent to the creek (the eastern portion of Lot 6 and the
western portion of Lot 7). The applicant and staff examined this area against the criteria for a
bluff (the slope rises at least 25 feet above the toe of the bluff; the grade from the toe of the bluff
to a point 25 feet or more above the toe of the bluff averages 30 percent or greater; and an area
with an average slope of less than eighteen percent over a distance for fifty feet or more shall not
be considered part of the bluff. Nevertheless, the applicant is providing an easement over this
area to protect the slope and the creek.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
Stortn Water Management
The applicant must provide storm water calculations. A detail of the skimmer proposed on the
storm water pond should also be provided.
Easements
The preliminary plat shows a drainage and utility easement over the storm water pond on Lot 7,
but not the storm water pipe that outlets into the pond. To facilitate maintenance of the pond and
pipe, a drainage and utility easement should be provided over that portion of Lot 7 that is west of
the sanitary sewer easement. If a drainage and utility easement is dedicated, an encroachment
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agreement will be required for the driveway to the proposed building pad on Lot 7. Drainage and
utility easements should be provided over all existing creeks and storm water ponds.
Water Quality Fees
Because of the impervious surface associated with this development, the water quality fees for this
proposed development are based on single-family residential development rates of $800/acre.
Based on the proposed developed area of approximately 6.3 acres, the water quality fees associated
with this project are $5,040.
Water Quantity Fees
The SWMP has established a connection charge for the different land uses based on an average
citywide rate for the installation of water quantity systems. This cost includes land acquisition,
proposed SWMP culverts, open channels, and storm water ponding areas for runoff storage. Single-
family residential developments have a connection charge of $1,980 per developable acre. This
results in a water quantity fee of approximately $12,474 for the proposed development.
SWMP Credits
This project proposes the construction of one NURP pond. The applicant Will be credited for
water quality where NURP basins are provided to treat runoff from the site. This will be
determined upon review of the ponding and storm sewer calculations. Credits may also be
applied to the applicant's SWMP fees for oversizing in accordance with the SWMP or the
provision of outlet structures. The applicant will not be assessed for areas that are dedicated
outlots. No credit will be given for temporary pond areas.
At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final plat
recording, is $17,514.
GRADING
The existing 6.3-acre parcel is heavily wooded. The site elevations range from a high of 942+ to
a low of 895+. As with any site that contains this much change in elevation, there are some
naturally occurring steep slopes on the property. In addition, the site contains two houses that
will have to be removed prior to any grading operations.
Due to the large amount of trees on the site, the developer is proposing to custom grade all of the
lots. Staff agrees that this is the most environmentally sensitive way to develop the site.
Detailed grading, drainage, tree removal and erosion control plans will be required for each lot at
the time of building permit application for City review and approval. In addition, as-built
surveys will be required on each lot prior to occupancy.
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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 and traffic control plans.
DRAINAGE
The majority of the existing site drains to the creek and Lotus Lake in the east and southeast.
The remaining westerly portion of the property drains off-site to the southwest. The proposed
grading plan has been designed to match the existing topography and drainage patterns fairly
well. The majority of the eastern portion of the site drains to a proposed pond in the southeast
comer of the site. The pond is required to be designed to National Urban Runoff Program
(NURP) standards. The pond will treat the water before discharging it to the adjacent creek. The
applicant is proposing to drain the remaining western portion of the site to an existing pond on
the west side of Carver Beach Road. This is a regional type pond that has sufficient capacity to
handle the additional storm water. The proposed drainage plan is consistent with the City's
Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP).
The applicant has submitted drainage calculations for water quality; however, water quantity
calculations are still needed. Prior to final platting, storm sewer design data will need to be
submitted for staff review. The storm sewer will have to be designed for a 10-year, 24-hour
storm event. Drainage and utility easements will need to be dedicated on the final plat over the
public storm drainage system including ponds, drainage swales, and wetlands up to the 100-year
flood level. The minimum easement width shall be 20 feet wide. Emergency overfloWs from all
storm water ponds will also be required on the construction plans.
EROSION CONTROL
Erosion control measures and site restoration shall be developed in accordance with the City's
Best Management Practice Handbook (BMPH). Staff recommends that the City's Type Ill
erosion control fence, which is a heavy-duty silt fence, be used for the area adjacent to the
existing creek. The final grading plan shall extend silt fence around the north and south sides of
the proposed cul-de-sac. In addition, tree preservation fencing needs to be added around the
construction limits. A rock construction entrance has been shown at the proposed street access
off of Carver Beach Road.
UTILITIES
Currently, public sanitary sewer is available to the property from along the east side of the site.
The plans propose on connecting to this sewer line and extending it, approximately 750 feet, to
the west. This is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
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This site contains City Lift Station #10 which is located near Lotus Lake. In the past, lift station
#10 has experienced capacity problems and with continued development, staff believes the lift
station may have to be upgraded in the future. As such, staff is recommending that the
permanent utility easement around the lift station be increased from a 50-foot square area to a 60-
foot square area. In addition, a 20-foot easement for access is required off of the proposed cul-
de-sac.
Municipal water is available to the site from both Carver Beach Road and the east side of the
site. The plans propose on looping the watermain through the site.
The site was previously assessed for utilities and these assessments have been paid. Each newly
created lot will be subject to City sanitary sewer and water hook up charges at the time of
building permit issuance. The 2001 trunk utility hook up charges are $1,322 per unit for sanitary
sewer and $1,723 per unit for water.
Utility improvements will be required to be constructed in accordance with the City'.s latest
edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed construction plans and
specifications will be required at time of final platting. The applicant will also be 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.
STREETS
There is one proposed access to the site off of Carver Beach Road. As a rule of thumb, staff
would prefer a minimum of two access points to and from developments. Therefore, staff is
recommending that a second street be stubbed to the north property line across from Lot 4. This
street would be extended as properties to the north develop. Sanitary sewer and watermain
should also be stubbed to the north to serve future lots.
The current fight-of-way for Carver Beach Road is 40-feet in width (20-feet on each side of the
street). City Code requires a minimum of 60-feet for right-of-way on residential streets. As
such, staff is recommending that the applicant dedicate an additional 10-feet of fight-of-way on
the west side of the site, along Carver Beach Road. This would increase the fight-of-way to 30-
feet in width on the east side of Carver Beach Road.
The proposed cul-de-sac is shown as a 28-foot wide street with curb and gutter within a 60-foot
wide public fight-of-way. Staff feels that the 28-foot wide street is a better fit to the Carver
Beach area than the City standard of 31-foot wide streets. Many of the existing streets in the
Carver Beach area are 20-feet wide.
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PARK DEDICATION
COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN: The City's Comprehensive Park Plan identifies Carver
Beach Park as the neighborhood park facility that will serve Creekwood.
COMPRENHENSIVE TRAIL PLAN: Creekwood will be served by a trail connector between
Carver Beach Road and Big Horn Drive that will connect pedestrians to the city's larger trail
system.
The Park and Recreation Commission will review this subdivision in June but the Director is
recommending that full park and trail fees be collected in lieu of land dedication.
TREE PRESERVATION/LANDSCAPING
Tree canopy coverage and preservation calculations for the Creekwood development are as
follows:
Total upland area (including outlots)
Total canopy area (excluding wetlands)
Baseline canopy coverage
Minimum canopy coverage allowed
Proposed tree preservation
6.3 ac or 274,428 SF
5.8 ac or 252,648 SF
92%
55 % or 3.5 ac.
48 % or 3.0 ac.
The developer does not meet minimum canopy coverage allowed, therefore the difference is
multiplied by 1.2 to calculate the required replacement plantings.
Difference in canopy coverage
Multiplier
Total replacement
Total number of trees to be planted
21,780 SF
1.2
26,136 SF
24 trees
A replacement planting plan must be submitted to the city for approval. Included in the plan
shall be location, species and size of replacements. All replacements must meet minimum size
requirements.
The existing woods consist mainly of large, mature oaks with an understory of sugar maple,
linden and ash. It's a healthy forest with very few invasive species. Development of the area
should pay special attention to protecting the root zones of the large oaks and preserving the
maple understory.
In the past, city approval has been given for variances that provide increased tree preservation. In
this development, two adaptations to the plans could save significant numbers of trees. Reducing
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the street width and decreasing the front yard setback would both help to ensure that many of the
large trees in the rear of the lots remain. By allowing a 50' right-of-way and 20' front yard
setbacks, over 10,000 s.f. of wooded area would be saved and would decrease the number of
replacement plantings by ten (10) trees. Not only are there visual benefits of seeing large trees
behind the houses, but the environmental benefits of reductions in CO, storm water runoff and
energy costs are far greater from mature trees than from the small young replacement plantings.
COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE - RSF DISTRICT
Lot Lot Lot Home
Area Width Depth Setback
Ordinance 15,000 non-riparian 90' 125'
20,000 riparian
BLOCK 1
Lot 1
Comer Lot
Lot 2
Lot 3
LOt 4
Lot 5
Lot 6
Lot 7
LOt 8
Lot 9
30' front/rear
10' sides
75' Lake
50' Creek
16,503 137'* 141' 30730'
10'
15,202 112' 138' 30730'
10'
15,102 104' 137' 30730'
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15,108 119' 139' 30730'
10'
15,042 127' 177' 30'/30'
10'
29,928 164' 367.5' 30750'
10'
51,883 108' 518.5' 30775'
10'
31,480 118' 280' 30'/75'
10'
28,644 312' 309' 30775'
10'
The zoning ordinance defines Lot depth as the mean horizontal distance between the front
lot line and the rear lot line of a lot. The greater frontage of a comer lot is its depth, and its
lesser frontage is its width. In this case, staff is recommending the applicant dedicate a 10
foot right-of-way along Carver Beach Road. The property line along the north will be
reduced to 137 feet, which will become the lot frontage. Also, it is more likely that the
applicant will orient the house toward the north due to existing topography.
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SUBDIVISION - FINDINGS
1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning ordinance;
Finding: The subdivision meets all the requirements of the RSF, Residential
Single Family District.
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The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable city, county and regional plans
including but not limited to the city's comprehensive plan;
Finding: The proposed subdivision is consistent with the subdivision ordinance.
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The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils,
vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and storm
water drainage are suitable for the proposed development;
Finding: The proposed site is suitable for development subject to the conditions
specified in this report
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The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage,
sewage disposal, streets, erosion control and all other improvements required by this
chapter;
Finding: The proposed subdivision is served by adequate urban infrastructure.
5. The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage;
Finding: The proposed subdivision will not cause environmental damage subject
to conditions of approved. The proposed subdivision contains adequate open areas
to accommodate house pads.
6. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record.
Finding: The proposed subdivision will not conflict with existing easements, but
rather will expand and provide all necessary easements.
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The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the
following exists:
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Lack of adequate storm water drainage.
Lack of adequate roads.
Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems.
Finding: The proposed subdivision will have access to public utilities and streets.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the following motions:
PRELIMINARY PLAT
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of the preliminary plat for Subdivision #2001-3
for Creekwood for 9 lots as shown on the plans May 21, 2001, subject to the following conditions:
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The applicant shall correct the lot frontage on Lot 5 to 127 feet.
Storm water shall not be discharged into any wetland baSin prior to pretreatment.
3. No dock shall be placed on Lot 7 without an encroachment agreement.
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No water-oriented accessory structure shall be allowed on Lot 7 without an encroachment
agreement.
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All structures shall maintain a 50-foot setback from the ordinary high water level of the
creek.
6. The applicant shall provide storm water calculations.
7. A detail of the skimmer proposed on the storm water pond shall be provided.
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A drainage and utility easement shall be provided over that portion of Lot 7 that is west of
the sanitary sewer easement.
9.
Drainage and utility easements shall be provided over all existing creeks and existing and
proposed storm water ponds.
10.
Based on the proposed developed area of 6.3 acres, the water quality fees associated with
this project are estimated at $5,040 and the water quantity fees associated with this project
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are estimated at $12,474. The applicant will be credited for water quality where NURP
basins are provided to treat runoff from the site. This will be determined upon review of the
ponding and storm sewer calculations. Credits may also be applied to the applicant's
SWMP fees for oversizing in accordance with the SWMP or the provision of outlet
structures. The applicant will not be assessed for areas that are dedicated outlots. No credit
will be given for temporary pond areas. At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee, due
payable to the City at the time of final plat recording, is $17,514.
11. Environmental Resource Specialist conditions:
a. The applicant shall submit a landscaping plan showing 24 trees as replacement
plantings. Plan shall specify size, species, and locations.
b. All areas outside of grading limits shall be protected by tree preservation fencing.
Fencing shall be installed prior to grading and excavation for homes on each lot.
12. Building Department conditions:
a. Demolition permits must be obtained from the Inspections Division before
demolishing any structures on the property.
b. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division
before building permits will be issued.
c. The private utility system could not be reviewed, the plans did not contain enough
details.
13. Fire Marshal conditions:
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Submit proposed street name to Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review and
approval.
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A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps,
trees, shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, US West, Cable TV and transformer boxes.
This is to ensure that the fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated
by firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City Ordinance/$9-1.
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When fire protection including fire apparatus access roads and water supplies for
fire protection is required to be installed such protection shall be installed and
made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction. Pursuant to 1997
Uniform Fire Code Section 901.3.
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Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface so as to
provide all weather driving capabilities. Pursuant to 1997 Uniform Fire Code
Section 902.2.2.2.
Because of close proximity to neighboring houses no burning permits will be
issued. Trees or shrubs to be removed shall be either chipped on site or hauled off
the property.
With regards to Lots 7 and 8, houses must comply with Chanhassen Fire
Department Policy Premise Identification referencing, if structure is not visible
from the street additional numbers are required at the driveway entrance.
Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Policy #29-1992. Copy
enclosed
14. Park and trail fees shall be collected in lieu of land dedication pursuant to cityordinance.
15.
Detailed grading, drainage, tree removal and erosion control plans will be required for each
lot at the time of building permit application for City revieTM and approval. In addition, as-
built surveys, will be required on each lot prior to occupancy.
16.
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 and traffic control plans.
17.
Each of the ponds shall be designed to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP)
standards.
18.
Staff needs to receive and review the water quantity ponding calculations prior to
preliminary plat approval by the City Council.
19.
The permanent utility easement around lift station #10 must be increased from a 50-foot
square area to a 60-foot square area. In addition, a 20-foot easement for access is
required off of the proposed cul-de-sac.
20.
Prior to final platting, storm sewer design calculations will need to be submitted. The
storm sewer will have to be designed for a 10-year, 24-hour storm event. Drainage and
utility easements will need to be dedicated on the final plat over the public storm drainage
system including ponds up to the 100-year flood level. The minimum easement width
shall be 20 feet wide. Emergency overflows from all storm water ponds will also be
required on the construction plans.
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21.
Erosion control measures and site restoration shall be developed in accordance with the
City's Best Management Practice Handbook (BMPH). Staff recommends that the City's
Type m erosion control fence, which is a heavy-duty silt fence, be used for the area
adjacent to the existing creek. The final grading plan shall extend silt fence around the
north and south sides of the proposed cul-de-sac. In addition, tree preservation fencing
needs to be added around the construction limits.
22.
Utility improvements will be required to be constructed in accordance with the City's
latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed construction plans
and specifications will be required at the time of final platting. The applicant will also be
required to enter into a development contract with the City and to 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.
23.
Each newly created lot will be subject to City sanitary sewer and water hook up charges at
the time of building permit issuance.
24. Revise the preliminary utility plan to show all of the existing utilities around the site.
25.
Revise the preliminary grading plan to show all proposed and existing easements along
with the normal and high water elevations of the proposed pond.
26.
A second street shall be stubbed to the north property line across from lot 4. This street
would be extended as properties to the north develop. Sanitary sewer and watermain
should also be stubbed to the north to serve future lots.
27.
The applicant shall include a draintile system behind the curbs to convey sump pump
discharge from homes not adjacent to ponds.
28.
Dedicate an additional 10-feet of right-of-way on the west side of the site, along Carver
Beach Road.
29. All plans must be signed by a registered engin~r.
30. The applicant shall change the name of the proposed plat."
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June 5, 2001
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ATTACHMENTS
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Memo from Loft Haak, Water Resources Coordinator dated May 24, 2001.
Memo from Matt Saam, Project Engineer and Mahmoud Sweidan, Engineer, dated May
31, 2001.
Memo from Steve Torell, Building Official dated May 23, 2001.
Memo From Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal dated May 18, 2001.
Memo from the DNR dated May 22, 2001.
Application and Public Hearing Notice.
Preliminary plat dated May 21, 2001.
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ITYOF
690 CiO, Center D~ive, PO Box' 147
Chanhassen, Mitmesota 55317
Phone 612.93Z 1900
General Fax 612. 937. 5739
Engineoqng Fax 612.93Z9152
Public SafeO, Fax 612. 934. 2524
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner
Lori Haak, Water Resources Coordinator~/
May 24, 2001
Creekwood (Carver Beach Road)
Upon review of the preliminary plat, preliminary utility plan, preliminary
street and storm plan, and preliminary grading plan prepared by Otto
Associates dated May 21,2001, I offer the following comments and
recommendations:
WETLANDS
There do not appear to be any wetlands present on-site; however, staff
recommends that a wetland delineator assess the site to verify the City's
planning maps. A wetland does exist to the west of this site. The plans
indicate that the storm sewer that drains south under the entrance to the
subdivision will outlet into an existing pond. The applicant must show that
storm water will not be discharged into any wetland basin prior to
pretreatment.
LOTUS LAKE
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Lotus Lake is a recreational development lake. The areas of riparian lots on
recreational development lakes must be at least 20,000 square feet and the lot
width at the shoreland setback line must be at least 90 'feet. The proposed
riparian lots meet these requirements.
The ordinary high water elevation (OHW) of Lotus Lake is 896.3 feet MSL.
A 75-foot shoreland setback is required from the OHW. The proposed house
pads on Lots 7, 8 and 9 meet this setback requirement.
CREEK
The creek that runs along the south side of this property (Carver Beach Creek)
is not a DNR Public Water; therefore, there is no specified setback from the
OHW of the creek. A majority of the homes in the subdivision directly south
of the proposed project (Shadowmere) maintain a 50-foot setback from the
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Page 2
creek. For purposes of water quality and erosion control, a 50-foot minimum setback is
recommended.
The placement of a dock on Lot 7 will require an encroachment agreement due to the
combination of a 50-foot setback from the creek and the proposed drainage and utility
easement over the east end of the lot. Staff also notes that no water-oriented accessory
structure will be allowed within the setback and easement on Lot 7 without an
encroachment agreement.
BLUFFS
It appears that a bluff may exist on the property adjacent to the creek (the eastern portion
of Lot 6 and the western portion of Lot 7). The applicant must demonstrate that either:
1. The area does not meet the criteria for a bluff (the slope rises at least 25 feet above the
toe of the bluff and the grade from the toe of the bluff to a point 25 feet or more above
the toe of the bluff averages 30 percent or greater); or 2. All structures will be set back at
least 30 feet from the top of the bluff and no vegetation will be removed or altered within
the first 20 feet from the top of the bluff.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
Storm Water Managentent
The applicant must provide storm water calculations. A detail of the skimmer proposed
on the storm water pond should also be provided.
EasemelltS
The preliminary plat shows a drainage and utility easement over the storm water pond on
Lot 7, but not the storm water pipe that outlets into the pond. To facilitate maintenance
of the pond and pipe, a drainage and utility easement should be provided over that portion
of Lot 7 that is west of the sanitary sewer easement. If a drainage and utility easement is
dedicated, an encroachment agreement will be required for the driveway to the proposed
building pad on Lot 7. Drainage and utility easements should be provided over all
existing creeks and storm water ponds.
Water Quality Fees
Because of the impervious surface associated with this development, the water quality fees
for this proposed development are based on single-family residential development rates of
$800/acre. Based on the proposed developed area of approximately 6.3 acres, the water
quality fees associated with this project are $5,040.
Water Quantity Fees
The SWMP has established a connection charge for the different land uses based on an
average citywide rate for the installation of water quantity systems. This cost includes land
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Page 3
acquisition, proposed SWMP culverts, open channels, and storm water ponding areas for
runoff storage. Single-family residential developments have a connection charge of $1,980
per developable acre. This results in a water quantity fee of approximately $12,474 for the
proposed development.
SWMP Credits
This project proposes the construction of one NURP pond. The applicant will be credited
for water quality where NURP basins are provided to treat runoff from the site. This will
be determined upon review of the ponding and storm sewer calculations. Credits may
also be applied to the applicant's SWMP fees for oversizing in accordance with the
SWMP or the provision of outlet structures. The applicant will not be assessed for areas
that are dedicated outlots. No credit will be given for temporary pond areas.
At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final plat
recording, is $17,514.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Storm water shall not be discharged into any wetland basin prior to pretreatment.
No dock shall be placed on Lot 7 without an encroachment agreement.
No water-oriented accessory structure shall be allowed on Lot 7 without an
encroachment agreement.
All structures shall maintain a 50-foot setback from the ordinary high water level of
the creek.
The applicant shall demonstrate that either: 1. The area does not meet the criteria for
a bluff(the slope rises at least 25 feet above the toe of the bluff and the grade from
the toe of the bluff to a point 25 feet or more above the toe of the bluff averages 30
percent or greater); or 2. All structures will be set back at least 30 feet from the top of
the bluff and no vegetation will be removed or altered within the first 20 feet from the
top of the bluff.
The applicant shall provide storm water calculations.
A detail of the skimmer proposed on the storm water pond shall be provided.
A drainage and utility easement shall be provided over that portion of Lot 7 that is
west of the sanitary sewer easement.
Drainage and utility easements shall be provided over all existing creeks and existing
and proposed storm water ponds.
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Based on the proposed developed area of 6.3 acres, the water quality fees associated
with this project are estimated at $5,040 and the water quantity fees associated with
this project are estimated at $12,474. The applicant will be credited for water quality
where NURP basins are provided to treat runoff from the site. This will be determined
upon review of the ponding and storm sewer calculations. Credits may also be applied
to the applicant's SWMP fees for oversizing in accordance with the SWMP or the
provision of outlet structures. The applicant will not be assessed for areas that are
dedicated outlots. No credit will be given for temporary pond areas. At this time, the
estimated total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final plat recording, is
$17,514.
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CITYOF
CHANHASSEN
690 Cig Ce, ter Drive
PO Box I47
Chanhasse,. Minnesota 55317
Phone
952.937.1900
General Fax
952.937.5739
Engineering Department Fa.,:
952.937.9152
Building Department Fax'
952.934.2524
Web Site
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Sharmin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner
Mahmoud Sweidan, Engineer..~~
Matt Saam, Project Engineer
DATE: May 31, 2001
SUB J:
Preliminary Plat Review of Creekwood
Land Use Review File No. 01-11
Upon review of the plans prepared by Otto Associates dated May 21, 2001, I offer
the following comments and recommendations:
GRADING
The existing 5.32-acre parcel is heavily wooded. The site elevations range from a
high of 942+ to a low of 895+. As with any site that contains this much change in
elevation, there are some naturally occurring steep slopes on the property. In
addition, the site contains two houses that will have to be removed prior to any
grading operations.
Due to the large amount of trees on the site, the developer is proposing to custom
grade all of the lots. Staff agrees that this is the most environmentally sensitive
way to develop the site. Detailed grading, drainage, tree removal and erosion
control plans will be required for each lot at the time of building permit
application for City review and approval. In addition, as-built surveys will be
required on each lot prior to occupancy.
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 and traffic
control plans.
DRAINAGE
The majority of the existing site drains to the creek and Lotus Lake in the east and
southeast. The remaining westerly portion of the property drains off-site to the
southwest. The proposed grading plan has been designed to match the existing
topography and drainage patterns fairly well. The majority of the eastern portion
of the site drains to a proposed pond in the southeast comer of the site. The pond
is required to be designed to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards.
The pond will treat the water before discharging it to the adjacent creek. The
applicant is proposing to drain the remaining western portion of the site to an
existing pond on the west side of Carver Beach Road. This is a regional type
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May 31,2001
Page 2
pond that has sufficient capacity to handle the additional strormwater. The
proposed drainage plan is consistent with the City's Surface Water Management
Plan (SWMP).
The applicant has submitted drainage calculations for water quality; however,
water quantity calculations are still needed. Prior to final platting, storm sewer
design data will need to be submitted for staff'review. The storm sewer will have
to be designed for a 1 O-year, 24-hour storm event. Drainage and utility easements
will need to be dedicated on the final plat over the public storm drainage system
including ponds, drainage swales, and wetlands up to the 100-year flood level.
The minimum easement width shall be 20 feet wide. Emergency overflows from
all stormwater ponds will also be required on the construction plans.
EROSION CONTROL
Erosion control measures and site restoration shall be developed in accordance
with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook (BMPH). Staff recommends
that the City's Type 1/I erosion control fence, which is a heavy-duty silt fence, be
used for the area adjacent to the existing creek. The final grading plan shall
extend silt fence around the north and south sides of the proposed cul-de-sac. In
addition, tree preservation fencing needs to be added around the construction
limits. A rock construction entrance has been shown at the proposed street access
off of Carver Beach Road.
UTILITIES
Currently, public sanitary sewer is available to the property from along the east
side of the site. The plans propose on connecting to this sewer line and extending
it, approximately 750 feet, to the west. This is consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
This site contains City Lift Station #10 which is located near Lotus Lake. In the
past, lift station #10 has experienced capacity problems and with continued
development, staff believes the lift station may have to be upgraded in the future.
As such, staff is recommending that the permanent utility easement around the lift
station be increased from a 50-foot square area to a 60-foot square area. In
addition, a 20-foot easement for access is required off of the proposed cul-de-sac.
Municipal water is available to the site from both Carver Beach Road and the east
side of the site. The plans propose on looping the watermain through the site.
The site was previously assessed for utilities and these assessments have been
paid. Each newly created lot will be subject to City sanitary sewer and water
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Page 3
hook up charges at the time of building permit issuance. The 2001 trunk utility
hook up charges are $1,322 per unit for sanitary sewer and $1,723 per unit for
water.
Utility improvements will be required to be constructed in accordance with the
City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed
construction plans and specifications will be required at time of final platting.
The applicant will also be 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.
STREETS
There is one proposed access to the site off of Carver Beach Road. As a rule of
thumb, staff would prefer a minimum of two access points to and from
developments. Therefore, staff is recommending that a second street be stubbed
to the north property line across from lot 4. This street would be extended as
properties to the north develop. Sanitary sewer and watermain should also be
stubbed to the north to serve future lots.
The current right-of-way for Carver Beach Road is 40-feet in width (20-feet on
each side of the street). City Code requires a minimum of 60-feet for right-of-
way on residential streets. As such, staff is recommending that the applicant
dedicate an additional 1 O-feet of right-of-way on the west side of the site, along
Carver Beach Road. This would increase the right-of-way to 30-feet in width on
the east side of Carver Beach Road.
The proposed cul-de-sac is shown as a 28-foot wide street with curb and gutter
within a 60-foot wide public right-of-way. Staff feels that the 28-foot wide street
is a better fit to the Carver Beach area than the City standard of 31-foot wide
streets. Many of the existing streets in the Carver Beach area are 20-feet wide.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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Detailed grading, drainage, tree removal and erosion control plans will be
required for each lot at the time of building permit application for City
review and approval. In addition, as-built surveys will be required on each
lot prior to occupancy.
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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
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and traffic control plans.
Each of the ponds shall be designed to National Urban Runoff Program
(NURP) standards.
Staff needs to receive and review the water quantity ponding calculations
prior to preliminary plat approval by the City Council.
The permanent utility easement around lif~ station #10 must be increased
from a 50-foot square area to a 60-foot square area. In addition, a 20-foot
easement for access is required off of the proposed cul-de-sac.
Prior to final platting, storm sewer design calculations will need to be
submitted. The storm sewer will have to be designed for a 1 O-year, 24-
hour storm event. Drainage and utility easements will need to be
dedicated on the final plat over the public storm drainage system including
ponds up to the 100-year flood level. The minimum easement width shall
be 20 feet wide. Emergency overflows from all stormwater ponds will
also be required on the construction plans.
Erosion control measures and site restoration shall be developed in
accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook (BMPH).
Staff recommends that the City's Type llI erosion control fence, which is a
heavy-duty silt fence, be used for the area adjacent to the existing creek.
The final grading plan shall extend silt fence around the north and south
sides of the proposed cul-de-sac. In addition, tree preservation fencing
needs to be added around the construction limits.
Utility improvements will be required to be constructed in accordance
with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates.
Detailed construction plans and specifications will be required at the time
of final platting. The applicant will also be required to enter into a
development contract with the City and to 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.
Each newly created lot will be subject to City sanitary sewer and water
hook up charges at the time of building permit issuance.
Revise the preliminary utility plan to show all of the existing utilities
around the site.
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May 31, 2001
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Revise the preliminary grading plan to show all proposed and existing
easements along with the normal and high water elevations of the
proposed pond.
A second street shall be stubbed to the north property line across from lot
4. This street would be extended as properties to the north develop.
Sanitary sewer and watermain should also be stubbed to the north to serve
future lots.
The applicant shall include a draintile system behind the curbs to convey
sump pump discharge from homes not adjacent to ponds.
Dedicate an additional 1 O-feet of right-of-way on the west side of the site,
along Carver Beach Road.
All plans mUst be signed by a registered engineer.
Teresa Burgess, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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CHANHASSEN
690 Cio, Center Drive
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone
952.937.1900
General Fax
952.937.5739
Engineering Department Fax
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Sharmin AI-Jaff, Senior Planner
Steven Torell, Building Official
DATE: May 23, 2000
SUB J:
Review of proposed subdivision: Creekwood
Planning Case: 2001-3 Subdivision
I have reviewed the plans for the above subdivision dated May 1, 2001 and have the
following conditions and comments:
1. Demolition permits must be obtained from the Inspections Division before
demolishing any structures on the property.
2. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections
Division before building permits will be issued.
3. The private utility system could not be reviewed, the plans did not contain
enough details.
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C HAg E
690 City Center Drive
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone
952.937.1900
General Fax
952.937. 5739
E~o~eering Deparonent Fax
952.937.9152
Building Department Fax
952.934.2524
Web Site
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MEMOI~4,NDUM
TO:
Shannin A1-Jaff, Senior Planner
FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE:
May l8,2001
SUBJECT:
Request for a preliminary plat to subdivide a t5.32 acre parcel into 9 single
Family lots and a variance to allow a 50' right-of-way on property zoned
Residential Single Family and located at 610 and 620 Carver Beach Road,
Creekwood, Coffinan Development Services Inc.
Planning Case: 2001-3 Subdivision.
I have reviewed the preliminary plat subdivision for the above project. In order to comply with
the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division, I have the following fire code or
city ordinance/p9olicy requiremednts. The site plan is based on the available information
submitted at this time. If additional plans or changes are submitted the appropriate code or
policy items xvill be addressed.
1. Submit proposed street name to Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review and approval.
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A 1 O-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, US West, Cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to
ensure that the fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters.
Pt,:'suan: to Chanhassen City Ordinance #9-l.
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When fire protection including fire apparatus access roads and water supplies for fire
protection is required to be installed such protection shall be installed and made
serviceable prior to and during the time of construction. Pursuant to 1997 Uniform
Fire Code Section 901.3.
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Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed
loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all weather
driving capabilities. Pursuant to 1997 Uniform Fire Code Section 902.2.2.2.
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Because of close proximity to neighboring houses no burning permits will be issued.
Trees or shrubs to be removed shall be either chipped on site or hauled offthe
property.
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With regards to Lots 7 and 8, houses must comply with Chanhassen Fire Department
Policy Premise Identification referencing, if structure is not visible from the street
additional numbers are required at the driveway entrance. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire
Depamnent/Fire Prevention Policy #29-1992. Copy enclosed
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CHANHAggEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POI,ICY
PREIVILqEg IDENTIFICATION
Numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a pOsition
as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said
numbers shall contrast with their background. Size and lOcation of numbers shall be
approved by one of the following - Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, Building Official,
Building Inspector.
Requirements are for new construction and existing buildings where no address numbers
are posted.
Other Req.iremenl~ - General
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1. Numbers shall be a contrasting color from the background.-'":.
2. Numbers shall not be in script -_ _ .
3. If a structure is not visible from the street, additional numbers are required at the driveway entrance.
Size and location must be approved. . :. . -
4. Numbers on mail box at driveway entrance may be a minimum Of 4"._ However, requirement #3 must still
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a. Building address range, minimum height of 12 inches. ' "
' · b. Address numbers required on all tenant doors. Minimum height of 6 inches.
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3.' : ' If address numbers are located on a director3' entry sign, additional numbers wil,! be~required on the
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Metro Waters, 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106-6793
Telephone: (651) 772-7910 Fax: (651) 772-7977
CfF¢ OF' CHANHASSEi,~
May 22, 2001
City of Chanhasscn
ere Ms. Sharmin Al-Jaff
690 City Center Drive
P.O. Box 147
Chanlmsscn, MN 55317
RE: Creekwood Subdivision, Lotus Lake (10-6P), City of Chanhassen, Carver County
Dear Ms. Al-Jaff:
Thank you for sending the Creekwood Development preliminary plat, dated May 1,2001, for review. The site
is located in the NW 1/4 of Section 12, Township 116 North, Range 23.West, Carver County. After reviewing
the preliminary plat, I have the following comments to offer:
I am pleased to see DNR Protected Water Lotus Lake (10-6P) and its Ordinary High Water (OHW)
level shown on the preliminary plat. Please be aware that activities effecting Lotus Lake below the
OHW of 896.3' may require a DNR permit.
Individuals who purchase the new lots should be informed that the DNR has jurisdiction over Lotus
Lake and may require permits for work that is done in the lake. The tributary that enters the lake along
the south side of the plat is not under DNRjurisdiction.
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I am encouraged to see the development proposing a narrower street than traditionally required. We
fully support the granting ora variance to allow for narrower streets. Reduced street width obviously
reduces the amount of impervious surface, thereby reducing the amount ofstormwater runoffand the
size of stormwater treatment facilities. We have been encouraging methods such as these to reduce
the negative impacts on water resources from the effects of stormwater nmoff. I believe narrower
streets also have the effect of slowing vehicles down and increasing the safety of pedestrians.
.
Other than the street width issues, there is not much to the stormwater plan to comment on. Curb,
gutter and stormsewers funnel stormwater and pollutants to a sediment pond prior to discharge to the
creek. Sediment ponds normally remove only a fraction of the pollutants before the stormwater is
discharged. Whenever possible streets should be constructed without curb, gutter and stormsewers.
Wide, shallow swales should be used to convey stormwater due to their ability to remove some
pollutants and infiltrate some water. Stormwater swales work best when they contain native vegetation
that is mowed only once a year. In addition, the use of swales has been shown to be less expensive
than constructing stormsewers, curbs and gutters.
DNR Information: 651-296-6157
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Who Values Diversity
1-888-646-6367 . ']'TY: 651-296-5484 , 1-800-657-3929
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Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a
Minimum of 20% Post-Consumer Waste
Ms. Sharmin AI-Jaff
City of Chanhassen
May 22, 2001
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It appears that all dimensional standards contained within the Shoreland Ordinance of the City of
Chanhassen have been met with this plat.
5. The following comments are general and apply to all proposed developments:
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If construction involves dewatering in excess of 10,000 gallons per day or 1 million gallons
per year, a DNR Appropriations Permit is needed. If the application is for less than 50
million gallons, then it typically takes five (5) days to process the permit.
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If construction activities disturb five acres of land or more, the contractor must apply for a
stormwater permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency at 651-296-6300.
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Thc comments in this letter address DNRWatersjurisdictional matters and concerns. These
comments should not be construed as DNR support or lack thereof for a particular project.
Thank you for submitting the Creekwood preliminary plat to thc DNR for review. Please contact me at 651-
772-7916 should you have questions about these comments.
Hydrologist
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Carver County Soil and Water Conservation District
Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Bob Obermeyer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Joe Yanta
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Vacation of ROW/Easements
variance
Wetland Alteration Permit
.... Zoning Appeal
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
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Notification Sign /~_~). ~)
Escrow'~r Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
($50 CUP/SPR/VACNAP,/WAP/Metes
and Bounds~ $400 Minor SUB)
TOTAL FEE $ /~0 ~"~"~
A list o! all properly owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be Included with the
application.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
~rwenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8W' X 11" reduced copy of
transparency for each plan sheet.
"Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract
]~DT]~-When multiple applications ~re processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
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PROJECT NAME
LOCATION ~, ZO
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TOTAL ACREAGE
WETLANDS PRESENT
PRESENTZ0NING'' ~ ,'~"
REQUESTED ZONIN~ ' '
YES "/~ NO-:'
PRESENT LAND USE DES'iGNATIbN
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST ,~""¢,"i~
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning
Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and ! am the party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either
copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person to make
this application and the fee owner has also signed this application.
I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
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The city hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearin~l
requirements and agency review. Therefore, the city is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day
extension for development review. Development review shall be completed within 120 days unless additional review
extension/s,~re approved by the applicant, cf't~c,"~/~....~'~,J~.~.~"~o~ ~,.~'T- .,~¢ V~ ~ ~ ,,~./¢.
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Sigh ~"~f'~Applica~n~ /-,,,'/Date
S,~'n-aiu)e,~, of Fee Owner / /, -'~ J/. Date
Application Received on ~'/~~[ FeePaid~~-'~''~_ BeceiptNo.~)//J /L-/?I9
Tho applicant should ¢onta'¢t stall tot a copy o! tho stall report which will be available on Friday prior to the mooting.
it not contacted, a copy o! the repo_rt will !~ nlailed to the applicant's addre~q~.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
PROPOSAL: Preliminary Plat
APPLICANT: Coffman Development Services, Inc.
LOCATION: 610 and 620 Carver Beach Road
NOTICE: You am Invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant, Coffman
Development Sewices, Inc., is requesting preliminary plat to subdivide a 6.32 acre parcel into 9 single family
lots on property zoned Residential Single Family and located at 610 and 620 Carver Beach Road, Creekwood.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the applicant's
request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead
the public heating through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses the project.
Questions and Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall during
office houm, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. if you wish to talk to someone about this project,
please contact Sharmin at 937-1900 ext. 120. If you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have one
copy to the department in advance of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission.
Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on May 24, 2001.
.1ON ALAN LANG
-640 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
RAYMOND P & ALICIA L BROZOVIC
6609 HORSESHOE CRV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GEORGE J & DIANNE H PRIEDITIS
7401 FRONTIER TRL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT lAN AMICK
581 FOX HILL DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOSEPH M & MARGERY M PFANKUC
6611 HORSESHOE CRV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
FRONTIER TRAIL ASSN
C/O WILLIAM KIRKVOLD
201 FRONTIER CT
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
CONSTANCE M CERVILLA
650 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PETER J & KATHERINE S DAHL
220 FRONTIER CT
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT H & SALLY S HORSTMAN
7343 FRONTIER TRL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
STATE OF MINNESOTA-DNR
TAX SPEC. - BUREAU OF R E MGMT
500 LAFAYETTE RD
ST PAUL MN 55155
JOHN R & KRISTI J SESTAK
7417 FRONTIER TRL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MICHAEL O'KELLY
685 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOHN C ARMITAGE &
SHONDA K WARNER& MONA J KAH
520 VINEWOOD LN N RD
PLYMOUTH MN 55441
RICHARD J GILLESPIE &
MICHELE M KOPFMANN
7415 FRONTIER TRL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
C/O SCOTT BOTCHER ~
690 CITY CEN~PO BOX 147
C~ANI:tA-~'~N MN 55317
HENRY & GEORGEITE SOSIN
i 10 BANK ST SE APT #503
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55414
ROGER & MARJORIE L KARJALAHTI
7413 FRONTIER TRL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PHILIP M HANSON
621 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
GUY L SWANSON
610 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
THOMAS W HAROLD
741 i FRONTIER TRL SW
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JEFFREY L KLEINER
655 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DEAN R & DENISE T PRESTON
606 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT M & LILLIAN H SOMERS
7409 FRONTIER TRL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
STEVEN C & SHARON L ASH
671 BROKEN ARROW DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PAUL J & KARl J ROMPORTL &
WILLIAM G & VON CILE GARENS
620 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
BLAIR PETER ENTENMANN &
NANCY ENTENMANN
7407 FRONTIER TRL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JAMES V & MARY L FRERICH
651 BROKEN ARROW DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PAUL T EIDSNESS &
ANDREA S JOHNSON
630 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
LORNA G TARNOWSK!
7405 FRONTIER TRL PO BOX 382
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
STEVEN B MEZZENGA
DD.~ l 6 MEZZENGA LN
CROSSLAKE MN 56442
LOTUS LAKE BETTERMENT ASSN
105 SANDY HOOK RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
TERRY D & DEBRA L VOGT
732 LAKE PT
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DOUGLAS R & JEANNE E MACLEAN
7280 KURVERS POINT RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
WILLIAM & IVY KIRKVOLD
201 FRONTIER CT
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
E T KELLY, TRUSTEE OF TRUST
C/O STIRTZ BERNARDS BOYDEN
7200 METRO BLVD FINANCIAL PL
EDINA MN 55439
MELVIN & JACQUELINE D KURVERS
7240 KURVERS POINT RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GREGORY DEAN CRAY
200 FRONTIER CT
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
BARBARA L HEDLUND
748 LAKE PT
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
FRANKLIN J & MYRNA A KURVERS
TRUSTEES OF TRUST
7220 KURVERS POINT RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DA¥ID B SANFORD &
MARIANNE M MCCORD
6440 FOX PATH
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
BARBARA L HEDLUND
748 LAKE PT ~
CHANHASSEN''~ MN 55317
STEVEN T MESTITZ &
PEGGY L NAAS
7200 WILLOW VIEW CV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
THOMAS M & SUSAN J HUBERTY
6450 FOX PATH
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DANIEL J & JACQUELINE HAMMETT
7506 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
C/O SCOTT BOTCHER
690 CITY CENTER D~I~'~X 147
CHANHASSEN,~'''''''~ MN 5531 ?
MICHAEL & DEBRA HAYDOCK
6460 FOX PATH
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CATHERINE S HISCOX
7500 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
KURVERS POINT HOMEOWNER ASS
C/O MELVIN KURVERS
7240 CHANHASSEN RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
KEITH M & MARY BETH HOFFMAN
6470 FOX PATH
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DENNIS C & JANIS 1 FISHER
7501 ERIE AVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ALFRED A & SUSAN K HENDERSON
7330 KURVERS POINT RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CHARLES R & JUDY L PETERSON
708 LAKE PT
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CARMELA V RICHARDS
7320 KURVERS POINT RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RONALD C & SHAWN P HAINES
7340 KURVERS POINT RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DENNIS ZHU &
ZUO ZH!
716 LAKE PT
CHANHASSEN
MN 55317
NElL & BARBARA GOODWIN
7801 96TH ST W
BLOOMINGTON MN 55438
CHARLES ALLEN APPLEGATE &
SUSAN R APPLEGATE
1484 GORMICAN LN
NAPLES FL 34110
MICHAEL A & JANET A STANZAK
724 LAKE PT
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DANNY J & BRENDA L VATLAND
7290 KURVERS POINT RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CHARLES ALLEN APPLEGATE &
SUSAN R APPLEGATE
1484
NAPLES / FL 34110
HAROLD G & KATHRYN M DAHL
' 6631 HORSESHOE CRV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
MARK O & SUZANNE SENN
7160 WILLOW VIEW CV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOHN H & CYNTHIA K RIDLEY
590 BIGHORN DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
PHILIP O & LUDMILLA J ISAACSON
6633 HORSESHOE CRV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOHN E NICOLAY JR
608 PLEASANT VIEW RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DALE & PAMELA I STAHL
580 BIGHORN DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DOUGLAS J & ELIZABETH K BITNEY
6645 HORSESHOE CRV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GARY J SCHNEIDER &
CYNTHIA CALHOUN SCHNEIDER
640 PLEASANT VIEW RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RICHARD J & JUDITH L WILLIAMS
570 BIGHORN DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
FRANK A & DONNA M KUZMA
6651 HORSESHOE CRV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
NEAR MOUNTAIN LAKE ASSN INC
610 PLEASANT VIEW RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ARMIN C & NANCY E DREISSIGER
560 BIGHORN DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
SUNRISE HILLS
C/O CHARLES ROBBINS
7340 LONGVIEW CIR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
THOMAS M & NANCY S SEIFERT
600 PLEASANT VIEW RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
FRANK P & BONNIE L FILKO
550 BIGHORN DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
THOMAS A & JUDY R MEIER
695 PLEASANT VIEW RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOHN M & SANDRA L CUNNlNGHAM
6669 HORSESHOE CRV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
GEORGENE M SORENSEN
540 BIGHORN DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOHN P & JANE THIELEN
665 PLEASANT VIEW RD
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
NICHOLAS J VASSALLO &
CHRISTA M VASSALLO
6669 HORSESHOE CRV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
RICHARD & SANDRA MONSETH
530 BIGHORN DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOHN P & JANE THIELEN
665 PLEASANT VIEW RD~..,.,...~
C~ 55317
RONALD E & LEANNE HARVIEUX
6605 HORSESHOE CRV
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CHARLES & ANNETTE BUENGER
520 BIGHORN DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
TODD L & PATRICIA A FROSTAD
6728 LOTUS TRL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT & LINDA SATHRE
365 PLEASANT VIEW RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DEAN T & SUSAN L STANTON
510 BIGHORN DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOHN T & RUTH E SCHEVENIUS
570 PLEASANT VIEW RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DOYLE R & LINDA N HONSTAD
600 BIGHORN DR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DEAN T & SUSAN L STANTON
510 BIGHORN DR ~
CHA~MN 55317
JEFFREY W & MARY L BORNS
7199 FRONTIER TRL
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JEFFREY A & LIZA A HILDEN
20 HILL ST
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
FREDERIC OELSCHLAGER ETAL
'7410 CHANHASSEN RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JOHN F & DONNELLA R SEGNER
TRUSTEES OF TRUST
30 HILL ST
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
DAVID E & CAROLYN M WETTERLIN
7420 CHANHASSEN RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
ROBERT FLYNN &
VALERIE FLYNN
40 HILL ST
CHANHASSEN
MN 55317
IRVING RAYMOND
7440 CHANHASSEN RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
KENNETH W & COLLEEN J VERMEER
730 PREAKNESS LN
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
TIMOTHY J & DIANE A MCHUGH
7450 CHANHASSEN RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
JAMES K & MELISSA J CARLSON
720 PREAKNESS LN
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
LARRY P MON &
FELIX MON
PO BOX 390553
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55439
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
C/O SCOTT B~
690~ENTER DR PO BOX 147
CH~NHASSEN MN 55317
HARVEY L JR & CAROL PARKER
7480 CHANHASSEN RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CHAD ALAN KOEHLER
7490 CHANHASSEN RD
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
LOUIS S TESLER
'7500 CHANHASSEN RD
CHANHASSEN MN
55317
GREGORY J LINDSLEY &
MARIA J STOFFEL
10 HILL ST
CHANHASSEN MN 55317