2 CUP 1560 Bluff Creek DriveCiTY OF
PC DATE: June 19, 2001
CC DATE: July 9, 2001
REVIEW DEADLINE: 7/23/01
CASE #: 01-4 CLIP
By:A1-Jaff/Haak/Saam:v
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STAFF
REPORT
PROPOSAL:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
Conditional Use Permit for the construction of two accessory buildings and
a horse ring within the Secondary Bluff Creek Overlay District.
1560 Bluff Creek Road, Northwest of Bluff Creek Drive and south of
Pioneer Trail.
John Klingelhutz
1560 Bluff Creek Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 448-3330
(952) 233-1597
PRESENT ZONING:
ACREAGE: 120 acres
A-2, Agricultural Estate District
DENSITY: 0.008'units per acre
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Residential Low Density (Net Density Range 1.2- 4 Units per Acre)
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SUMMARY OF REQUE~ST: The applicant is requesting a conditiOnal use permit for the
construction of two accessory buildings and a horse ring within the Secondary Bluff Creek
Overlay District. Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500
feet.
LEVEL OF DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING: The City has limited, discretion in
approving or denying conditional use permits, based on whether or not the proposal meets the
conditional use permit standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. If the City finds that all the
applicable conditional use permit standards are met, the permit must be approved. This is a
quasi-judicial decision.
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Klingelhutz
June 19, 2001
Page 2
PROPOSAI~ SIIMMARY
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit for the construction of two accessory
buildings and a horse ring within the Secondary Bluff Creek Overlay District.
The Bluff Creek Overlay District ordinance requires the following:
Sec. 20-1554. Conditional use permits.
A conditional use permit shall be issued by the city for all subdivisions, site plans, andprior the
erection or alteration of any building or land within the BCO.
The site is located northwest of Bluff Creek Drive, south of Pioneer Trail, and west of Bluff Creek
Golf Course. It is zoned Agricultural Estate District. Access to the site is gained via Bluff Creek
Drive. The site has an area of 120 acres.
Sec. 20-1564. Structure setbacks.
All structures shall be setback a minimum of forty (40)feet from the Primary Zone. No
disturbance of the site shall occur within the first (20) feet of such setback.
The proposed horse ring will maintain a distance of 40 feet from the primary zone with 20 feet of
no disturbance from the edge of the primary zone. The barn, with an area of 20,280 square feet, is
proposed to maintain a 140-foot setback from the primary zone.
Sec. 20-1556. Impervious cover and slopes.
To the greatest extent possible, all development shall minimize the amount of impervious surface
by clustering development, using common access drives and utility corridors and minimizing
building footprint size. Roads, walkways, bike trails, and parking areas must be designed parallel
to natural contours with consideration to maintaining consolidated areas of natural topography
and vegetation. Management of surface run-off caused by impervious cover shall be designed
using practices delineated in the city's Best Management Practices Handbook. Within the
Secondary Zone of the BCO district, areas with average slopes exceeding twenty-five (~.q)
percent shall be preserved in their natural state and maintained as permanent open ,wace.
Areas with average slopes less than twenty-five (25) percent but greater than ten (10) percent
shall not exceed an impervious surface coverage of twenty-five (25) percent. Impervious coverage
for areas where average slopes are less than ten (10) percent shall be governed by the underlying
zoning district.
The grading limits for the horse ring are proposed over areas with an average slope that exceeds
25%. Staff is recommending the applicant adjust the grading limits by shifting the horse ring to
the south and avoiding slopes with grades that exceed 25%.
Klingelhutz
June 19, 2001
Page 3
In summary, with the incorporation of staff recommendations, the proposed conditional use permit
meets ordinance requirements, and staff is recommending approval with conditions outlined in the
staff report.
GRADING
Proposed site grading includes cutting down a large knoll along the north side of Bluff Creek
Drive, flattening a steep slope for the horse ring, and leveling for each of the proposed building
pads. All of the proposed grading is outside of the Bluff Creek overlay primary corridor but is
within the secondary corridor. Care should be taken with the grading activity near the septic
area. Construction equipment should not be operated over the septic area to avoid damaging the
existing septic system.
DRAINAGE
Staff has a couple of concerns with the proposed drainage patterns. First, the proposed grading
on the south side of the smaller building appears to block a drainage swale that flows to the north
under existing conditions. There is also an existing culvert under Bluff Creek Drive which
discharges stormwater to this swale. Staff is recommending that the proposed grading within the
swale be revised to eliminate the ponding of water within the area. Further topographic detail
may be required to ensure that the swale area will drain. Staff is also concerned with the
relatively flat area along the east side of the proposed large building. Staff is recommending that
the applicant better define a drainage swale along the east side of the building. Further, the
applicant should maintain a minimum 2% slope across all pervious areas on the site. This would
minimize the possibility of standing water on the site.
ERO~qION CONTROl,
Proposed erosion control consists of silt fence along the northeasterly corner and easterly sides of
the site at the bottom of each slope. A wood fiber blanket will also be required over the steep
slope on the east side of the proposed horse ring.
CONDITIONA I, I I~qE PERMIT
Buildings and site alteration are permitted within the Secondary Zone of the Bluff Creek Overlay
District as a conditional use. The following constitutes staff's review of this proposal against
conditional use permit standards.
GENERAL ISSUANCE STANDARDS
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Will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or city.
Klingelhutz
June 19, 2001
Page 4
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FINDING - The site is zoned A-2. The proposed use will not create any significant or
unexpected impacts with the incorporation of staff's conditions.
Will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan and this
chapter.
FINDING - The proposed use is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan.
Will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so to be compatible in
appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will
not change the essential character of that area.
FINDING - The site is located in an Agricultural Estate District. A barn and a horse
ring are uses that are permitted within the district.
Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring uses.
FINDING - There will be no measurable impacts to the existing or planned
neighboring uses.
Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including
streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and
sewer systems and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and
services provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the
proposed use.
FINDING -
The site is located outside the Municipal Urban Service Area. The subject
site utilizes an on site Individual Septic Treatment System. Access to the
site is provided via Bluff Creek Drive. The site will be able to
accommodate the proposed use.
Will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and services and will not
be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
FINDING - Staff is not aware of any excessive requirements for public facilities.
Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare
because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, rodents,
or trash.
Klingelhutz
June 19, 2001
Page 5
FINDING - This site will not create adverse impacts to persons, property or the general
welfare of the area. The proposed use will comply with city ordinances.
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Will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create traffic
congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
FINDING -
The site is accessible from Bluff Creek Drive. The horse ring and the barn
will be used as a private stable. Therefore, staff does not anticipate any
heavy traffic.
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Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic or
historic features of major significance.
FINDING - The development of this site will not result in the loss of any features with
the incorporation of staff's conditions.
10. Will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
FINDING ~ The proposed shed and horse barn will be compatible with the area.
11. Will not depreciate surrounding property values.
FINDING - The use will not depreciate surrounding property values.
12. Will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in this article.
FINDING - N/A.
Based upon the foregoing findings, staff is recommending that the conditional use permit be
approved with appropriate conditions.
RECOMIVW~NDA TION
"The Planning Commission recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit # 01-4 to allow
construction within the Secondary Zone of Bluff Creek Overlay District in an A-2 District, for a
barn, shed and a horse ring, as shown on the plans dated received May 21, 2001, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant adjusts the grading limits by shifting the horse ring to the south and avoiding
slopes with grades that exceed 25%.
2. The applicant enters into a conditional use permit agreement with the city.
Klingelhutz
June 19, 2001
Page 6
All disturbed areas shall be revegetated with a combination of the native vegetation listed in
the Maple-Basswood Forest and Mesic Oak Forest communities of Appendix C of the Bluff
Creek Natural Resources Management Plan ("Bluff Creek Environmental Corridor Common
Plant Species of Natural Communities").
4. The applicant shall apply for a stable permit.
5. Show the existing tree line that enters the site from the east.
6. Add a legend to the plan that defines the many different colored lines.
7. Add the benchmark to the plan that was used for the site survey.
8. Show the location of the existing culvert and nearby curb-cut off of Bluff Creek Drive.
9. Show the proposed finished floor elevation for the small building.
10. Revise the proposed grading within the existing swale to eliminate the ponding of water.
11. Show a proposed drainage swale along the east side of the large building.
12. All disturbed drainage swale areas on the site shall .maintain a minimum 2% slope.
13. A wood fiber blanket will be required over the steep slope on the east side of the proposed
horse ring."
ATTACHMF~NTS
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Application & Notice of Public Hearing and mailing list.
Plans dated received May 21, 2001.
Appendix C of the Bluff Creek Natural Resources Management Plan ("Bluff Creek
Environmental Corridor Common Plant Species of Natural Communities")
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
~%PPI] ~Z~TT: John Klinqelhutz
ADDRES~ 1 560 Bluff Creek Road
Chaska, MN 55318
-/ELEPHON5 (Day time) ( 952 ) 448- 3330
OWNER: John Klingelhutz
ADDRESS: 1560 Bluff Creek Road
Chaska, MN 55318
TELEPHONE: (952) 233-1 597
-__ Comprehensive Plan Amendment
~ Cor'~tional Use Permit
interkn Use Permit
~ Non-conforming Use Permit
P~ned Unit Development*
Temporary Sales Permit
Vacation of ROW/Easements
Variance
Wetland Alteration Permit
Zoning Appeal
__ Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
X. Grading Permit
Review
.' __ SiteP, lan Review*
Notification Sign
Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
($50 CU P/SP RNAC/VAR/WAP/Metes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
' SubdMsion' TOTAL FEE $ /..-.. _5- ---
A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
application.
Bm'ld'mg material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
"'l'werffy-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 81/2" X 11" reduced copy of
~ransparency for each plan sheet.
will be required for other applications through the development contract
.~lDT~-W,hen Tnu]~iple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
~QJECTNAME Horse Ring
1560 Bluff Creek Road
3_EG;~DESCR~TION See Survey
120 Acres
~DTALACREAGE
1~-TI.~DS PRESENT
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,P~ZONING
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2~RESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION
3:~=D~ LAND USE DESIGNATION
FOR ~)S REQUEST
YES X NO
Gradinq Permit
"l'h~s ~pplication 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
.D~ t~ determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A deterrn~n~on of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business days of application submittal. A written
~ z~f application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
"Th~ ~s lo cert~y that 1 am making application for the described action by the City and that ! am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This applicat, ion should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
1he City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either
copy of Owners Duplicate Certificate of-Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or ! am the authorized person to make
.this ~.nplic~t;on and the fee owner has also signed this application.
1 .w~'ll 'keep myseff informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
~nderstand 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
'J'he c3ty'here~:5, notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing
~equ'~'ements 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
.~,p,~ions are approved by the applicant.
Receipt No.
"J'he applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeting.
~f.rmt coatacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
690 CITY CENTER DRIVE
PROPOSAL: Conditional Use Permit
APPLICANT: John Klingelhutz
LOCATION: 1560 Bluff Creek Drive
NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicant, John Klingelhutz,
is requesting a conditional use permit for construction of two accessory buildings and a horse ring within the
Secondary Bluff Creek Overlay District. The site is located at 1560 Bluff Creek Drive.
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 hearing 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 hours, 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 June 7, 2001.
M/kR.¥ EDNA BRAUN
1545 BLUFF CREEK DR
CHASKA MN 55318
HAROLD & MARY HESSE
1425 BLUFF CREEK DR
CHASKA MN 55318
ARlltUR B JOHNSON
17448 FRONDEL CT
EDEN PRAIRIE MN
55347
CRAIG & GINNY VLAANDEREN
1450 WEST FARM RD
CHASKA MN 55318
BLUFF CREEK GOLF ASSOC
1025 CREEKWOOD DR
CHASKA MN 55318
KENNETH O & JUDY M EIDE
1500 WEST FARM RD
CHASKA MN 55318
PALIL & A SYMANITZ
1505 BLUFF CREEK DR
CHASKA MN
55318
ROBERT R JR & MARY C FAFINSKI
8796 COTTONWOOD LN
EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
JOHN KLINGELHUTZ
1560 BLUFF CREEK RD
CHASKA MN
55318
THOMAS L & SANDRA K CARAVELLI
6423 MERE DR
EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55346
SEVERIN H PETERSON &
SHARON PETERSON
15900 FLYING CLOUD DR
EDENPRA/RIE MN 55344
BRADLEY S & HEIDI R MOE
14372 WESTRIDGE DR
EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347
JOHN KLINGELHUTZ
1560 BLUFF CREEK RD
55318
BRADLEY S & HEIDI R...MOE
14372 WESTRID~
ED~ MN 55347
ALBERT & KAREN M DORWEILER
1565 BLUFF CREEK DR
CHASKA MN 55318
MAXWELL F & JULIANEMTISCH
1600HESSE FARM RDW
CHASKA MN 55318
MICHAELG &KATHY AARNOLD
1400HESSEFARMRD
CHASKA MN 55318
JEFFREY A PODERGOIS
1620 WEST FARM RD
CHASKA MN 55318
ROBERT G & JIYDY STEFFES
1350 HESSE FARM RD
CHASKA MN 55318
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45,6 acre.
Appendix C -- Bluff Creek Environmental Corridor Common Plant Species of Natural Communities
Resource: Minnesota's St. Crolx River Valley and ,~loka Sandplaln: ^ Guide to Native Habitats: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage Program.