CC Minutes 01-09-2012Chanhassen City Council – January 9, 2012
Improvement Project #06-03, Phase I, Court File #10-CV-08-426. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
REFLECTIONS AT LAKE RILEY:
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE & UTILITY
EASEMENT IN THE FIRST ADDITION.
B. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE SECOND ADDITION
C. APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
FOR THE SECOND ADDITION.
Kate Aanenson: Thank you Mayor, members of the City Council. As you indicated there’s actually three
action items for you tonight. One is the final plat approval, and for that to occur you need to have a
public hearing on the vacation of a utility easement and your final action will then be the approvement of
the development contract and approval of the plans and specs. So I’d first like to start off with just kind
of the subject site. We’re down in the eastern part of the city just north of Lake Riley. The first phase
was approved. Typically these are put on consent. Again as we have the public hearing for the vacation
you’re seeing that, so the subject site now is adjacent to 212. The applicant, Lennar Development, Mr.
Jablowski was going to be here but he had a conflict with another city council tonight so in his absence he
stated to us that he is in approval of all the conditions of the plat. Again one of the issues, this was going
to try to be on in December but they were working out the wall. Retaining wall up against 212 which
we’ll show a little bit in just a minute. So this is the subject site. Again the applicant is requesting
approval of 49 lots and 2 outlots so it’s pretty much the rest of that development. The other large portion
in there is dedicated for parks and open space and that will be the property, Riley Ridge Park and then
there’s a large wet, which is excuse me adjacent to Lyman Boulevard, then there’s the wetland complex
immediately to the north of that. So this is the final plat. Again the 49 lots. Some of the lots adjacent to
the wetland are a little bit larger because they are in the shoreland district so that’s where you see the little
difference there in the lot size. So with that you can see there was a retaining wall and that was some of
the issues that we worked through. The wall does not go continuously along that property because the
actual grade of the berm along 212 is actually higher than would have been the retaining wall so there
already is noise attenuation provided so this wall will go where you can see the light kind of green yellow
on the site plan into that one cul-de-sac so that’s the wall and I think we wanted to make sure the
durability and the architectural significance looked well for that so that met our approval so that was why
the delay from your December meeting til now so staff is appreciative of the extra effort that was put into
that. So with that a vacation is required. A notice was sent out. That is in your packet but I’ll let the city
engineer go through the vacation request.
Paul Oehme: Thanks Ms. Aanenson. There, Mayor and City Council members. There is a 12 inch trunk
watermain that’s encumbered on the site. The current location of this watermain conflicts with the
proposed alignment, layout of the new development so the watermain will need to be relocated. There is
currently a permanent easement, drainage utility easement over the watermain. Staff is recommending
that this watermain, or easement be vacated at this time and a temporary easement be approved over the
existing watermain until the time that a new watermain relocated within the roadway right-of-way of the
development is functioning so with that staff is recommending the vacation of the drainage utility
easement and a public hearing be held at this time for the vacation.
Mayor Furlong: Thank you. Questions? Let’s start with questions for staff on this drainage and utility
easement. We’ll hold the public hearing and then we’ll get back to the other items if there’s no objection
to that process. Any questions for staff regarding item A here which is the drainage and utility easement
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vacation and replacement? Everybody’s comfortable with staff’s report? Okay. Let me go ahead then
and I will open up the public hearing and invite any interested party to come forward and address the
council on the request for the vacation of the drainage and utility easement in the First Addition. Seeing
nobody then, without objection we’ll close the public hearing and bring it back to council. Let’s continue
on then with staff reports for items B and C and then we’ll consider all three in a single motion.
Kate Aanenson: Yeah, so that’s really what the staff had for their staff report. The development contract
is in place. It’s a standard development contract again. The applicant was in concurrence with the
conditions in that also and so with that we are recommending the three motions for your approval and be
happy to answer any other questions that you may have.
Mayor Furlong: Thank you. Any questions on this? The development of the site is going well I assume.
Kate Aanenson: Very well. Yes. They’re very satisfied.
Mayor Furlong: That’s good to hear. Okay.
Councilman Laufenburger: Mr. Mayor?
Mayor Furlong: Yes, Councilman Laufenburger.
Councilman Laufenburger: Kate, how many plats were in the original Reflections at Lake Riley? Was it
like 40.
Kate Aanenson: 66.
Councilman Laufenburger: 66, okay.
Kate Aanenson: Yeah, yeah.
Councilman Laufenburger: And what do we get a sense on how many of those are either in process or
ready to be built on right now, do you have that, has the developer reported that to you at all?
Kate Aanenson: They’re selling very well. They’re very satisfied. Exceeding their expectations so that’s
why they’re platting the rest of the whole thing. Typically they’re taken down in smaller chunks but they
have so much confidence they’re platting the rest of it all at once so.
Todd Gerhardt: Mayor, council members. Just to do the second addition with some of the grading, utility
work, streets, it’s probably you know work that’s going to, it will be work that’s going to occur probably
April-May timeframe and that’s going to take probably a good 3-4 months so, that gives you up until the
end of July really to sell out the other 20 some lots that they had with the first addition and then prepare
them to start off and market the second addition.
Councilman Laufenburger: Okay. And just one other question. What about the nomenclature assigned
to the specifically the Courts like Highland Court and Lakeview Circle, is that permanent? Is that
determined by the developer?
Kate Aanenson: They have to be reviewed by the, the building official looks at those and they’re also
submitted to the County so there’s not conflict in similar names so.
Councilman Laufenburger: There’s one at Chaska.
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Kate Aanenson: Yeah, they will, if there is a conflict it will get sent down. Normally we send down a
draft just to make sure but if there is a conflict it’ll be sent back and changed.
Councilman Laufenburger: Okay, thank you Mr. Mayor.
Mayor Furlong: Thank you. Any other questions for staff on any of these three items? Always nice to
see a development come through on a plat and hear a development going well so if there are no questions
would somebody like to make a, let’s go to discussion. Any discussion or other comments? If not, if
somebody would like to make a motion. We can deal with all three items, a, b and c in a single motion I
believe unless there’s objection.
Councilman Laufenburger: Mr. Mayor.
Mayor Furlong: Councilman Laufenburger, thank you.
Councilman Laufenburger: Yeah, Mr. Mayor I would move that the Chanhassen City Council grants
approval of the final plat for Reflections at Lake Riley, Second Addition as shown on the plans dated
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Received November 14 and subject to the conditions of approval in the staff report. And that the
Council approves the easement vacation subject to filing the Reflections at Lake Riley Second Addition
plat and filing of the attached temporary drainage and utility easement. And the City Council approve the
development contract and construction plans and specifications for Reflections at Lake Riley Second
Addition.
Mayor Furlong: Thank you. You read well. Is there a second?
Councilman Laufenburger: Staff prepares well.
Mayor Furlong: Staff is well prepared.
Todd Gerhardt: That is one big motion.
Councilwoman Ernst: I’ll second it.
Mayor Furlong: Was there a second?
Todd Gerhardt: Nann’s got to type it up.
Mayor Furlong: Motion’s been made and seconded. Any discussion on the motion?
Resolution #2012-02: Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the
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City Council approves the easement vacations subject to filing the Reflections at Lake Riley 2
Addition plat and filing of the attached temporary drainage and utility easement. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council grants
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final plat approval of Planning Case #10-12 for Reflections at Lake Riley 2 Addition to subdivide
18.9 acres into 49 lots and two outlots as shown in plans dated Received November 14, 2011, subject
to the following conditions:
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1. All trees proposed to be preserved shall be protected by tree preservation fencing. Fencing shall be
installed prior to grading.
2. The public drainage and utility easement on the north side of the development must be vacated.
3. The existing building and driveway on the north side of the site must be removed.
4. The lowest opening of a building must be a minimum 18 inches above an adjacent emergency
overflow.
5. The development is adjacent to Lyman Boulevard and is therefore subject to the arterial collector fee
at the time of final plat, which is calculated as follows:
14.36 developable acres x $2,400.00/acre = $34,464.00
6. The developer will not be reimbursed for the relocation cost of the 12-inch watermain since the work
is development driven.
7. The applicant, with the assistance of the city, must show that adequate capacity exists within the North
Bay storm sewer system to accommodate the proposed drainage area to be directed to North Bay.
8. The NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity must be applied for and obtained
prior to any earth-disturbing activities. Proof of this must be provided to the city.
9. The applicant shall install a five-foot sump at structure CBMH-123 and a four-foot sump at CBMH-303.
Both of these shall be fitted with a SAFL Baffle as well.
10. Hydraulic calculations shall be provided to the city for review and approval before the final plat can be
issued.
11. Mulch, MnDOT Type 3, certified weed free shall be used in all of Block 2, Outlot A and Outlot C
whenever mulch is called for.
12. SWMP fees in the amount of $76,510.34 are due at the time of final plat.
13. Phosphorus removal will need to meet the minimum 60% removal rate and should be maximized to the
greatest extent practicable.
14. The applicant shall be responsible to assure that all other agency permissions are applied for and resulting
conditions are met.
15. A Landowner Statement and Contractor Responsibility form will need to be filled out and submitted to
the LGU (City of Chanhassen) and the DNR. The form can be found at:
http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/wetlands/forms/Contractor_Responsibility.doc
16. Appendix A, C.1 and C.2 must be addressed including:
a. Exposed soil areas must be stabilized as soon as possible but never later than seven (7) days.
b. A discussion of the feasibility of infiltration and the appropriate response to these findings.
17. Building Official Conditions:
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a. Demolition permits must be obtained before demolishing any structures on the site. Application
for such permits must include hazardous substances investigative and proposed mitigation reports.
b. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before permits
can be issued.
c. Retaining walls over four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and require
permits, inspections and final approval.
d. Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
e. The developer and/or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to
discuss plan review and permit procedures.
18. Fire Marshal conditions:
a. Submit alternative street name for Lakeview Circle (proposed street name conflicts with existing
street).
b. No burning permits will be issued. Tress, scrubs, etc., must be removed from the site or chipped.
c. Mains and fire hydrants shall be installed and made serviceable prior to combustible
construction.
d. A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
e. Temporary street signs shall be installed as soon as construction begins. Signs shall be of an
approved size as required by the Chanhassen Fire Marshal. They shall be weather-resistant and
maintained until replaced by permanent signs.
f. Fire apparatus access roads and water supply for fire protection is required to be installed. Such
protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during time of construction except
when approved alternate methods of protection are provided.
19. The applicant shall work with staff to evaluate the use of a privacy fence and vegetation along the
north edge of the property to lessen the noise impact from Highway 212. A solution will be presented
with the final plat.
20. Approval is contingent on the approval and filing of the easement vacation.
21. The $34,464.00 arterial collector fee shall be collected with the development contract.
22. All outlots containing drainage basins shall be deeded to the City.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Councilman Laufenburger moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that the City Council approves
the Development Contract and Construction Plans and Specifications for Reflections at Lake Riley
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2 Addition. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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