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6 Lake Susan Apt. HomesCiTY OF " PC DATE: May 19, 1999 CC DATE: June 14, 1999 CASE #: 99-9 SPR BY: Generous/Hempel/Elkin:v STAFF REPORT PROPOSAL: LOCATION: APPLICANT: Site Plan Review for 3 - three-story 54 unit apartment buildings ( 162 total units), Lake Susan Apartment Homes West side of Hwy. 101 at Main Street in Villages on the Ponds The Shelard Group, Inc. 11455 Viking Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (612) 946-4780 AUSMAR c/o Lotus Realty P.O.Box 235 Chanhassen, MN 55317 (612) 934-4538 PRESENT ZONING: PUD-Mixed Use ACREAGE' 9.94 acres l.d ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USE: N - PUD, Market Blvd., Villages on the Ponds S - RSF, single family homes and Lake Susan E - PUD, Villages on the Ponds W o IOP, Rosemount and Lake Susan WATER AND SEWER: Available to the site PHYSICAL CHARACTER: The site is currently occupied by a farm house and outbuildings located in the northern portion of the property. The majority of the site is wooded. The high point on the property is the existing house at an elevation of 949 which then slopes down to the south to a low point on Lake Susan at elevation 881. Bluffs exist on the Lake Susan side of the development. 2000 LAND USE PLAN: Mixed Use Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 2 PROPOSAL/SUMMARY The Shelard Group, Inc., is requesting site plan approval for a three building apartment complex with a recreation building and swimming pool within the Villages on the Ponds development. Each building would be three stories with 54 units for a total of 162 units. Underground parking would also be included within each building. Unit types include 73 - one bedroom, 8 - one bedroom with den, 72 - two bedrooms, and 9 - two bedrooms with den. The PUD requires that the development demonstrate a higher quality of architectural standards and site design. The intent is to create a pedestrian friendly, "traditional" village character consistent with the European heritage of the upper midwest including the north-midwestern architectural vocabulary, village like human scale and flavor, and variety in design and facade treatment. The apartment development is located within Sector IV of Villages on the Ponds. Approved uses in Sector IV include 32,000 square foot office and 112 dwelling units or in lieu of the office building an additional 56 dwelling units. Within Sector IV, apartments may be four stories/50 feet. Residential. Residential units shall be provided as upper level units above the commercial/office uses within the village core and as stand alone units. A minimum of 50 percent of the residential units shall be rental units. Of the rental units, the city has adopted a goal of 35 percent of the units meeting the Metropolitan Council's affordable criteria. As part of the agreement for approving the subdivision of the property and the rezoning of the property to PUD which permitted commercial development and multi-family residential development on the property, the underlying developer, AUSMAR, LLC., agreed to assist in the provision of affordable housing within the development. It is not the city's responsibility to assure AUSMAR the maximum return on their investment, only a reasonable return. While it may not be economically feasible to provide 35 percent aflbrdable units, a minimum of 20 percent of the units shall be affordable. Affordable monthly rents in 1998 were under $607 for a one bedroom, under $760 for a two bedroom, and under $821 for a three bedroom. The building architecture embodies many of the elements specified in the development design standards and consist of earth tone colors. The facade is composed of foundation and garage level elevations consisting of eight inch, rough textured, russet colored block to impart a sense of strength, durability, and traditional architectural treatment. The primary building exterior material consists of light beige colored, six inch composite board. Contrast is provided at upper level gable and bay window elements with dark wheat colored random shake siding. The roof will be covered with brown toned, textured asphalt shingles. The expanse of roof is broken by lookout windows, hip roof gable ends, and chimneys. Additional elements include the use of buff colored random field stone retaining walls near entrances and landscape elements. Entrances are further delineated by the use of columns and wooden canopies. Balconies are Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 3 provided for individual units. Window flames and exterior metal elements are in tones of brown and green. The developer has shown an option beachlot dock on the site. They should be aware that approval of recreational beachlots requires a separate conditional use permit. Staff is recommending approval of the site plan subject to the conditions of the staff report. BACKGROUND On May 11, 1998, the City Council approved Site Plan 98-5 for a 7,443 square foot Houlihan's Restaurant (Building 2). On May 11, 1999, the City Council approved the final plat for Lot 1, Block 1, Villages on the Ponds 3rd Addition subdividing Outlot D and part of Outlot E, Villages on the Ponds. On November 24, 1997, the City Council approved Site Plan #97-11 for a 5,300 square foot building (Building 3) on Lot 1, Block 1, Villages on the Ponds 2'~d Addition, for Famous Dave's. On September 23, 1997, the city granted approval for a 14,849 square foot retail building on Lot 2, Block 1, Villages on the Ponds 2nd Addition, (Building 4). Building 4 is a one story, 14,849 square foot, multi-tenant, retail building. On September 23, 1997, the city granted Final Plat approval for Outlot C into Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, and Outlot A, Villages on the Ponds 2nd Addition. On August 11, 1997, the City Council approved the proposed 30,000 square foot office building (Building 17) on Outlot K, Village on the Ponds (#97-9 SPR), plans prepared by Milo Architecture Group, dated 6/13/97. On December 16, 1996, the City Council approved Site Plan 96-13 for a 45,505 square foot Americlnn Motel and Suites facility (Building 1 ). On September 23, 1996, the City Council approved PUD 95-2, Villages on the Ponds, including a Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment from Office/industrial, Institutional, Residential Medium Density, Residential Low Density to Mixed Use-Commercial, High Density Residential, Institutional and Office; Preliminary planned unit development for up to 291,000 sq. ft. of commercial/office buildings, 100,000 sq. ft. of institutional buildings, and 322 dwelling units; Rezoning from lOP and RSF to PUD, Planned Unit Development (final reading); and final plat dated "Received September 19, 1996" for two lots and ten outlots and public right-of-way. Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 4 On September 9, 1996, the City Council approved Site Plan 96-11 for a 96,288 square foot school church facility for St. Hubert Catholic Community. On August 12, 1996, the City Council granted preliminary approval of PUD #92-I including a Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment from Office/industrial, Institutional, Residential Medium Density, Residential Low Density to Mixed Use-Commercial, High Density Residential, Institutional and Office; Preliminary planned unit development for up to 291,000 sq. ft. of commercial/office buildings, 100,000 sq. ft. of institutional buildings, and 322 dwelling units; Rezoning from IOP and RSF to PUD, Planned Unit Development (first reading); Preliminary plat for 13 lots and 3 outlots and public right-of-way; Wetland Alteration Permit to fill and excavate wetlands on site; Vacation of right-of-way and easements; Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) findings of Negative Declaration of the need for additional environmental investigation; and Indirect Source Permit Review for the Villages on the Ponds project. GENERAL SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURE The proposed development must comply with the Villages on the Ponds Design Standards, Sector II (see attached Exhibit C) for the PUD. The purpose of this zone is to create a mixed use PUD consisting of commercial, institutional, office, and residential uses. The use of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. Each lot proposed for development shall proceed through site plan review based on the development standards outlined in the design standards. The design criteria covers all aspects of the development including lighting consistency, signage requirements, uses, building materials, design and architectural detailing, site coverage, and building square footages. Building setbacks for the development are 50 feet from future Market Boulevard and the western property line. Parking may be setback at 20 feet. The proposed development meets these setback requirements. SITE PLAN REVIEW WETLANDS There are two delineated wetlands on this site. As part of the overall Wetland Alteration Permit for Villages on the Ponds, there were to be two wetland mitigation areas on this site, in addition to an upland buffer area (see attached wetland mitigation map). Either the site developer or the Villages on the Ponds developer must establish 0.37 acres of new wetlands to fulfill the obligation of the Wetland Alteration Permit. The proposed storm water pond will eliminate the need for the upland buffer. This issue must be resolved before the final platting of this lot. Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 5 SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP) SWMP FEES The Villages on the Ponds development was required to construct water quality ponds and pay fees associated with the management of storm water in accordance with the City's Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP). These fees are determined when the final grading and utility plans are submitted with each phase of the project. The fees are due at the time of final platting. GRADING The site contains a considerable elevation difference from north to south. The north end of the property is in the range of 949 and the south end of the project is approximately 900. In order to prepare the site for the apartment dwellings, it will be necessary to level off most of the site. In conjunction with the preliminary plat for Villages on the Ponds, there was a preliminary grading plan approved for this site. The preliminary grading plan proposed a tier of buildings to retain some of the topographic features of the parcel. However, given this apartment layout it is relatively difficult to obtain a tiered effect in order to maintain acceptable parking lot grades. The southerly apartment building will be approximately six feet lower than the two northerly buildings. Staff has reviewed the proposed northerly building elevation and based on the proposed grades they appear acceptable with some modifications. The site contains a bluff along the southwesterly portion of the property. It appears grading will encroach upon the 20-foot bluff setback area. The use of retaining walls and/or adjusting the pool facility will alleviate the encroachment into the bluff setback area. Staff recommends that the use of retaining walls and redesign of the pool area be completed to avoid encroachment into the bluff setback area. In addition, the sanitary sewer is proposed to encroach the bluff and bluff setback area. Staff is recommending an alternative route which will avoid bluff impacts all together. The site grading will also include grading for a right turn lane on the wet side of southbound Highway 101 and a storm drainage pond located south of the apartment site. The stormwater pond is a regional pond proposed with the Villages on the Ponds development. The quantity of earthwork involved in this project is unknown at this time. Staff anticipates excess material being generated from this site that will need to be exported off site. The applicant will need to supply to the City for review and approval haul routes, traffic control measures and location where the fill material is destined for. Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 6 There is an existing trail that encompasses the site along Highway 101 and along Lake Susan. The trail will be impacted along the easterly portion of the site due to grading activities and utility extension. The trail corridor is fairly heavily used and staff believes that an interim trail connection should be constructed to maintain pedestrian traffic around the site until the permanent trail is reconstructed. The interim trail connection should maintain pedestrian traffic around the site up to the crossing of Highway 101 from Lake Susan. The remaining trail construction north of the pedestrian crossing could be delayed until final grades have been established and the parking lot paved. The interim trail sections could consist ora Class V gravel surface versus bituminous. The construction of the auxiliary turn lane along T.H. 101 and driveway access will require approval from MnDOT. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all of the necessary approvals and permits for this work. The site contains two existing structures (old farmhouse and outbuildings) which will need to be razed in conjunction with this development. In addition, the existing septic system and well on this site will need to be properly abandoned in accordance with City and State health codes. EROSION CONTROL Erosion control measures are proposed on the plans. Silt fence is proposed along the grading limits on the south and west side of the site. Staff recommends additional silt fence be installed along the southerly and easterly portion of the site up to the trail crossing Highway 101. In addition, ditch checks should be installed as the ditch is constructed and catch basin inlets protected with silt fence, rock filter dikes and/or hay bales during construction. Restoration of the ditch along Highway 101 shall include erosion control blanket or sod. Given the magnitude of earthwork involved, a temporary sediment control plan should be incorporated into the construction plans that provide interim ponding to the south side of this property during construction. DRAINAGE In conjunction with the plans for Villages on the Ponds, a regional stormwater pond is proposed in the southerly portion of this project. The applicant will be constructing a portion of this regional pond in conjunction with the development of the site. The remaining portion of the regional pond will be constructed by others when Highway 101 is upgraded and relocated easterly. A storm sewer system is proposed to convey stormwater runoff from the parking lots and building sites down to the regional stormwater pond. The Villages on the Ponds project has developed a comprehensive stormwater management plan which proposes a trunk storm sewer line from the regional pond up to main street and Trunk Highway 101. The plans propose a storm sewer line to address runoff only from this site down to the regional pond. Staff believes Lake Susan Apa~ment Homes May 19,1999 Page 7 that this segment of storm sewer should be installed in accordance with the comprehensive drainage plan prepared for Villages on the Ponds development. This trunk storm sewer system will alleviate having a dual pipe system. The applicant would also be entitled to credits against their SWMP fees for installation of the trunk storm sewer line and construction of the regional stormwater pond. These credits are calculated and applied at time of final platting. Detailed stormwater drainage calculations for pre and post-development conditions for both the pipe system and the regional pond shall be required in conjunction with final plat review. Calculations shall be for 1 O-year and 100-year, 24-hour storm events. As-built construction plans of the public utility lines will be required upon acceptance of the utilities by the City. UTILITIES Municipal sewer and water is indirectly available to the site. Sanitary sewer and water service is located along the east side of Highway 101 at Main Street. The plans propose on extending water service underneath Highway 101 and looping back to the north and tie into the existing watermain located in the drive aisle through Rosemount. Staff has determined by review of city records that the watermain in Rosemount's driveway has not been constructed. The applicant will need to further review whether or not the watermain needs to be looped to provide adequate fire protection. Sanitary sewer is proposed to be extended from the existing interceptor line just south of the site located adjacent to the public trail. The preliminary utility plans for Villages on the Ponds propose to extend sanitary sewer underneath Highway 101 parallel to the water and storm sewer lines to service this site. Staff believes the proposed sewer service from the City's interceptor line is unacceptable due to the impacts to the bluff and vegetation. Staff recommends the applicant utilize the sanitary sewer connection provided for with Villages on the Ponds located on the east side of Highway 101. Installation of the private utilities throughout the site will require permits and inspections through the City's Building Department. Installation of the public improvements, water and sewer underneath Highway 101, trunk storm sewer and regional pond will require detailed construction plans and specifications for City review and City Council approval. The improvements shall be prepared in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant will also be required to enter into a development contract with the City at time of final plat and provide the City with a financial guarantee in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow for construction of the public improvements, erosion control measures and site restoration. STREETS The site is proposed to be accessed from Highway 101 directly across from Main Street. The driveway must align across from Main Street. A right-turn lane is also proposed. All work within Highway 101 right-of-way will require a permit from MnDOT. The applicant should contact MnDOT with regards to the requirements for the access into the site. Staff believes a minimum 36-foot wide entrance with 25-foot radii be required. This will allow for three lanes of Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 8 traffic to ingress and egress the site (left turn, shared through/right turn). The drive aisle and parking lot grades appear acceptable. The main drive aisle into the site from Highway 101 up to the parking lot should be 28 feet wide to accommodate fire trucks. Staff also recommends the parking lot be modified to improve turning radiuses for fire vehicles (see attached). This will result in the loss of approximately three parking stalls in the middle of the parking lot. The site plan proposed sidewalks from the parking lot areas to the buildings; however, no sidewalk down to the existing trail along Highway 101. Staff recommends that a six-foot concrete sidewalk be extended from Building A's sidewalk down to the existing/proposed trail along Highway 101 and the sidewalk along Building C be extended to the main drive aisle. In conjunction with the Villages on the Ponds development, a traffic study was prepared to determine traffic impacts to the surrounding street system. The traffic study concluded that with built-out conditions that the intersection of Trunk Highway 5 and Highway 101 (Market Boulevard) is reported to operate near capacity in the AM peak hours and over capacity in the PM peak hours. The intersection of Trunk Highway 5 and Great Plains Boulevard is expected to operate over capacity in both AM and PM peak hours. The report also recommended traffic mitigation measures at Great Plains Boulevard which has been already constructed. No additional traffic mitigation measures were recommended at Trunk Highway 5 and Highway 101. The unsignalized intersection of Lake Drive and Highway 101 (Market Boulevard) also were anticipated to operate at or above the acceptable level of service. In the future, a traffic signal may be warranted at this intersection. The developer of Villages of the Ponds is responsible for escrowing a portion of the traffic signal cost. Again, the traffic study was based on the preliminary plans for Villages on the Ponds which included the northerly building (Building A) to access onto the Rosemount driveway across from Lake Drive onto to Highway 101 (Market Boulevard). The plans propose all three buildings to access one single intersection point (Main Street and Highway 101 ). The preliminary traffic study indicated that the left turn movements from this site to northbound Trunk Highway 5 would operate at a Level F which is common at unsignalized intersections during peak hours of operation. The gaps in traffic created by the traffic signals at Trunk Highway 5 and Market Boulevard will improve the conditions for left turn movements from the development. The traffic report indicates no traffic mitigation measures are recommended at any of the unsignalized intersections including Main Street and Highway 101. Staff is recommending that the applicant have the traffic engineer update the report to reflect the changed conditions (additional apartment building will be gaining ingress and egress through this intersection) to see if any other traffic mitigation measures other than the right turn lane on southbound Highway 101 will be required. MISCELLANEOUS The site is platted as an outlot and will need to be replatted into lot and block. In conjunction with the final platting of the property, there will be a development contract, administrative fees, Lake Susan Apa~ment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 9 park and trail fees SWMP fees and recording fees. In addition, during the building application process there may be additional sewer and water hookup charges pending depending upon the previous assessment history. The City assigns a sewer and water hookup for every SAC unit determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Commission. Any previous trunk assessments paid will be credited against the future sewer and water hookup charges. LANDSCAPING Approximate tree canopy coverage and preservation calculations for the Chanhassen Housing development are as follows: Total upland area (excluding wetlands) Total canopy area (excluding wetlands) Baseline canopy coverage Minimum canopy coverage allowed Proposed tree preservation 351,169 SF or 8.1 ac. 329,314 SF or 7.56 ac. 94% 35% or 115,260 SF 11% or 39,350 SF 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 area Total number of trees to be planted 75,910 SF 1.2 91,092 SF 84 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. Additional landscaping required for the development includes buffer yard plantings along Highway 101 and parking lot plantings. The following table summarizes the minimum requirements: Canopy Coverage Hwy. 101 - bufferyard B Required 84 overstory 18 overstory 27 understory Proposed 19 overstory 30 understory 19 overstory 32 understory Lake Susan Apa~ment Homes May 19,1999 Page 10 Trees/parking lot Totals 45 shrubs 17 overstory 119 overstory 27 understory 45 shrubs no shrubs 13 overstory 18 understory 51 overstory 80 understory Staff recommends the applicant add overstory trees in areas to connect existing vegetation that will remain. Appropriate species for such plantings would include sugar maple, basswood, and oaks. These trees would be counted towards reforestation requirements. The applicant should contact the natural resources coordinator to discuss any revisions to the plan. LIGHTING/SIGNAGE A shoe box fixture (high pressure sodium vapor lamps) with decorative natural colored pole shall be used throughout the development parking lot area for lighting. Decorative, pedestrian scale lighting shall be used in plaza and sidewalk areas and may be used in parking lot areas. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the city for review and approval prior to site construction. In discussions with the architect, staff has been told that parking area lighting will be provided as well as pedestrian lighting and wall pack units at the garage entrances. The lighting shall comply with the design standards adopted for the PUD as well as city ordinance. Wall pack units must be screened so that they do are not directly visible from off site. The applicant is proposing a monument sign at the entrance to the apartment complex. A project identification sign may be located at the entrances to the development in Sector IV. ProJect identification signs shall not exceed 24 square feet in sign display area nor be greater than five feet in height. A separate sign permit shall be required prior to the installation ofsignage. SITE PLAN FINDINGS In evaluating a site plan and building plan, the city shall consider the development's compliance with the following: (1) Consistency with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides, including the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may be adopted; (2) Consistency with this division; Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 11 (3) Preservation of the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing tree and soil removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general appearance of the neighboring developed or developing or developing areas; (4) Creation of a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the development; (5) Creation of functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with special attention to the following: An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and provision of a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general community; b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping; Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of the design concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and neighboring structures and uses; and do Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and parking in terms of location and number of access points to the public streets, width of interior drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of parking. (6) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses. Finding: Subject to the revisions contained in the staff report, the proposed site plan is consistent with all plans and specifications and development design standards for the Villages on the Ponds Planned Unit Development and city code requirements. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following motion: Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19,1999 Page 12 "The Planning Commission recommend approval of Site Plan #99-9 for a three building apartment development within the Villages on the Ponds development, each building will be three stories with 54 units for a total of 162 units, plans prepared by KKE, dated 4/16/99, subject to the following conditions: The developer shall enter into a site plan agreement with the city and provide the necessary security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration and landscaping. Site plan approval is contingent on the city granting final plat approval for Outlot J, Villages on the Ponds, creating a block and lot designation for the site upon which the apartment complex is to be built. o A minimum of 20 percent of the units shall be affordable for a period of not less than 25 years from the date of certification of occupancy for the three buildings. Project identification signs shall not exceed 24 square feet in sign display area nor be greater than five feet in height. A separate sign permit shall be required prior to the installation of signage. o All rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public right-of-ways by walls of compatible appearing material or camouflaged to blend into the building or background. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the city for review and approval prior to site construction. Wall pack units must be screened so that they do are not directly visible from off site. o Development of a beachlot shall require separate Conditional Use Permit approval by the city. The applicant shall pay park and trail fees at the time of building permit application pursuant to city ordinance. o An additional two fire hydrants will be required. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location. 10. A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees, bushes, shrubs, NSP, US West, Cable TV and transformer boxes to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City Ordinance 9-1. Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 13 11. Submit radius turn dimensions in parking lots to determine fire department vehicle access. Submit turn dimensions to Chanhassen City Engineer and Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review and approval. Pursuant to 902.2.2.3, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. 12. Required access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in accordance with Sections 901 and 902.2 for every facility, building or portion of a building, hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction of any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building that is located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. Exceptions - #2. When access roads cannot be installed due to location on property, topography, waterways, negotiable grades or other similar conditions, the Chief is authorized to require additional fire protection as specified in Section 1001.9. Because apparatus access roads are not accessible to within 150 feet of all portions of the building we are requiring the following additional fire protection features. a. Fire sprinkler the attic space with an approved NFPA 13 system. b. Provide fire sprinkler protection in the underground parking garage with an approved NFPA 13 system. c. Provide class III standpipes in alt stairwells at each floor. d. Note: The building itself will be required to be fire sprinklered per the building code. All fire sprinkler plans must be submitted to the Fire Marshal/Inspector for review and approval. 13. Fire lane signage and yellow curbing will be determined by the Chanhassen Fire Marshal. Contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location of fire lane signs and curbing to be painted yellow. Pursuant to Section 904-I, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. 14. The buildings shall comply with Chanhassen Fire Department policy regarding premise identification. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #29- 1992. Copy enclosed. 15. If any trees are to be removed, they must either be chipped or hauled off site. Due to close proximity of neighboring homes no burning permits will be issued. 16. Regarding the existing buildings on site to be removed, contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for determination if any buildings can be burned if they prove training value. 17. Install and indicate on utility plans locations for PIV (Post Indicator Valve). Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location. Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 14 18. Timing of installation. 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 Section 901.3, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. 19. Comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department Policy regarding fire department notes to be included on all site plans. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Policy 04-199 I. Copy enclosed. 20. Demolition permits must be obtained to demolish the existing structures and utilities, wells and sewage treatment systems must be abandoned. 21. The site utility plan was not reviewed at this time. 22. Access for people with disabilities must be provided to all facilities. 23. The building owner and or designer should meet with the Inspections Division as soon as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures. 24. Tree protection fencing shall be installed around all areas designated for preservation. 25. The number of overstory trees shall be increased to meet minimum reforestation requirements. 26. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the city for approval. 27. Grading with the bluff and bluff setback areas shall be prohibited. The applicant shall redesign the site facilities and/or incorporate the use of retaining walls to eliminate grading into the bluff setback zone. 28. Utility improvements which lie outside of the public right-of-way for drainage and utility easements shall be privately owned and maintained by the applicant or successors. 29. The existing house and outbuildings on the property shall be razed within 30 days after final plat is recorded. In addition, the well and septic system shall be abandoned in accordance with local and state health/building codes. 30. The access point onto Trunk Highway 101 is subject to MnDOT approval. The applicant will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits for construction of the right-turn lanes and all work within Highway 101 right-of-way. Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 15 31. The applicant shall design and construct the public utility improvements in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed construction plans and specifications for the public improvements shall be submitted to city staff for review and formal approval by the City Council in conjunction with final plat approval. The applicant will also be required to enter into a development contract with the final plat and provide financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the public improvements. 32. The applicant shall report to the city engineer the location of any draintile found during construction. The applicant will comply with the city engineer's direction as far as abandonment or relocation of the draintile. 33. The applicant shall develop a temporary sediment and erosion control plan in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook (BMPH) to control erosion during construction. Additional Type I erosion control fencing will be required around the grading limits along Highway 101. Wood fiber blanket and/or sod shall be utilized at all slopes in excess of 3:1 and in the ditches along Highway 101. 34. The driveway access from Highway 101 to the site shall be a minimum of 36 feet wide, back- to-back with concrete curb and gutter with a left turn lane, shared through right turn drive aisle. The main driveway aisle width from the garage entrances to the parking lot shall be 28-feet wide, face-to-face. A 6-foot wide sidewalk shall be constructed along the north side of the driveway aisle from Highway 101 to the sidewalk proposed for Building A. 35. All private streets/parking lots shall be constructed in accordance with the City's Ordinance No. 20-1118 which requires a minimum 26-foot wide driveway aisle built to 7-ton design. 36. The applicant shall update the traffic study prepared by SRF for Villages on the Ponds to take into consideration the additional apartment building gaining access at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 101 and install any necessary traffic mitigation measures recommended in the updated traffic study. 37. The applicant shall be responsible for providing an interim trail connection around Lake Susan to the pedestrian crossing at Highway 101 during construction. This interim trail section may consist of a class V gravel surface. 38. The applicant shall petition the City to vacate trail easements which will be no longer utilized. In addition, the applicant shall rededicate to the City a new 20-foot wide trail easement centered upon the new trail alignment. Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 16 39. Sanitary sewer service to the site shall be extended from the proposed connection at Main Street and Highway 101. The sanitary sewer and water lines shall be jacked underneath Highway 101. Open cutting on Highway 101 will not be permitted. 40. The applicant shall be responsible for the extension of the trunk storm sewer from the proposed regional stormwater pond to the driveway entrance to the site. The applicant will be entitled to credits against the SWMP fees for installation of the trunk storm sewer line in accordance the City's Surface Water Management Plan. 41. Plans shall be revised to incorporate an outlet control structure in the regional pond. The outlet control structure shall be located on the southwesterly comer of the pond to discharge into the creek versus Lake Susan. 42. The applicant shall re-evaluate the water needs due to the fact that a looped water system is not available. 43. If material is imported or exported from the site, the applicant will need to provide the City with a detailed haul route for review and approval. If the material is to be imported or exported to/from another site in Chanhassen, it should be noted that those other parcels will be required to obtain an earthwork permit from the City. 44. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary permits from the regulatory agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Health, MCES, Watershed District, Minnesota DNR? MPCA and MnDOT. 45. The applicant shall submit detailed stom~ sewer and pond calculations for post- and pre- development conditions. The calculations shall be for a 10-year and 100-year, 24-hour storm event. The pond shall be designed in accordance with the Villages on the Ponds storm drainage plan (NURP standards). 46. The applicant shall redesign the parking lot per staff's alternate parking lot plan dated May 12, 1999. 47. Either the site developer or the Villages on the Ponds developer must establish 0.37 acres of new wetlands to fulfill the obligation of the Wetland Alteration Permit." Lake Susan Apartment Homes May 19, 1999 Page 17 ATTACHMENTS 1. Development Review Application 2. Reduced Copy of Site Plan 3. Schematic Building Elevations (Front) 4. Schematic Building Elevations (End/Partial Front) 5. Memo from Mark Littfin to Robert Generous dated 5/10/99 6. Memo from Steve Torell to Bob Generous dated 5/10/99 7. Letter from William J. Weckman to Greg Hollenkamp dated 3/19/99 8. Letter from David C. Hempel to Joel Anderson dated 3/12/99 9. Villages on the Ponds Wetland Mitigation Plan 10. Parking Lot Alternative Sketch Plan 1 I. Letter from Bill Weckman, Asst. County Engineer dated 5/12/99 12. Notice of Public Hearing and Mailing List g:\plan\bg\lake susan apartment homes.doc CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 (612) 937-1900 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION APPLICANT: "Ftq6 ADDRESS:. II~ ~t'~~'~ TELEPHONE (Day tim~) OWNER: TELEPHONE: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Temporary Sales Permit Conditional Use Permit Vacation of ROW/Easements Interim Use Permit Variance Non-conforming Use Permit Wetland Alteration Permit Planned Unit Development' Zoning Appeal Rezoning Zoning Ordinance Amendment __ Sign Permits Sign Plan Review _~ Site Plan Review' Subdivision* __ Notification Sign X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost" ($50 CUP/SPR/VACNA~ AP/Metes and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB) TOTAL FEE $'~ A list of all property 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. ~l'wenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 81/2" X 11" reduced copy of transparency for each plan sheet. '* Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application. LOCATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION "NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application. PROJECT NAME ~ ~-~CuSE, uq /~/..r'-~-/- ~nq~ PRESENT ZONING REQUESTED ZONING ~/ft PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATIQN REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION REASON FOR THIS REQUEST 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 applic.,~tion, you should, confer with the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application. This is to certify that ! am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible fo/' complying with all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I 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 m,v knowledge. I also understand that after the approval or granting of the permit, such permits shall be invalid unless they are recorded against the title to the property for which the approval/permit is granted within 120 days with the Carver County Recorder's Office and th~.J~rig/j~l docume~d to City Hall Records. Ill Z ~ nature 'g App' ..~hcJc~O~ -~.. ~'"'P Date Signature o! Fee Owner , Date Application Received on z-j/)PI ) ~;( Fee Paid ~>j, (J/.,-,~.c~' Receipt No. · The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meellng. If not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address, NOI$$11A/[1D$ ,LI.D df'lO~D 1N3WdO'I]A]C! DNISFIOH (N~ISSVHNVH:) ....- ~0',1. = .I]/l. suo]~^Ol] NOISSIIA/fllqS ./Id. ID S:ll.l_}FldO~ld 3:I~tH.L dFIO~lD i IN:IWclO-I]A:]CI DNISFIOH N:I$SVHNVH:) 'lVl.l.~lVd NOLLVA-q'I,~ .LNO~:I 'IV:DId,I~L .O',L: .17/~ SUOF~^al] §u!pl!ng qVLL'dVd NOI&VA-71'I~I I,NOI~:I '1V31dX.L CITYOF 690 Gty Center Drive, PO Box 147 Chanhassen, i in,esota 55317 £hone 612.937. I900 General F~r 612. 937.5739 £ngineering Fax' 612937. 9152 h~blic Safety Fax' 612934.2524 It3b ww*~: ci. cha,hassen, mn.,s MEMORANDUM TO: Robert Generous, Senior Planner FROM: Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal DATE: May 1 O, 1999 SUBJECT: Site Plan Review for a 3-story, 54 unit apamnent building (162 units) on 9.94 acres of property zone PUD-mixed use and located on the west side of Highway 101 at Main Street in Villages on the Pond, Chanhassen Housing Development, the Shelard Group, Inc. Planning Case 99-9 Site Plan Review I have reviewed the site plan 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/policy requirements. 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 will be addressed. 1. An additional two fire hydrants will be required. Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location. A I0 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees, bushes, shrubs, NSP, US West, Cable TV and transformer boxes to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City Ordinance 9-1. Submit radius turn dimensions in parking lots to determine fire depamnent vehicle access. Submit turn dimensions to Chanhassen City Engineer and Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review and approval. Pursuant to 902.2.2.3, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. Required access. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided in accordance with Sections 901 and 902.2 for every facility, building or portion of a building, hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction of any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building that is located more than 150 feet frown fire apparatus access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. Exceptions - #2. When access roads cannot be installed due to location on property, topography, waterways, negotiable grades or other similar conditions, the Chief is authorized to require additional fire protection as specified in Section 1001.9. Because The Gty of Cha,hasse,. A ~rowin~ community with dean lakes, qua/&, schools, a c/;annin~ downtown, thriving businesses, and beautiM oarks. A ea'at o/ace to live. work, and ola~. Mr. Robert Generous May 10, ! 999 Page 2 apparatus access roads are not accessible to within 150 feet of all portions of the building we are requiring the following additional fire protection features. a. Fire sprinkler the attic space with an approved NFPA 13 system. b. Provide fire sprinkler protection in the underground parking garage with an approved NFPA 13 system. c. Provide class III standpipes in all stairwells at each floor. Note: The building itself will be required to be fire sprinklered per the building code. All fire sprinkler plans must be submitted to the Fire Marshal/Inspector for review and approval. Fire lane signage and yellow curbing will be determined by the Chanhassen Fire Marshal. Contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location of fire lane signs and curbing to be painted yellow. Pursuant to Section 904-I, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. o The buildings shall comply with Chanhassen Fire Department policy regarding premise identification. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #29-1992. Copy enclosed. 7. If any trees are to be removed, they must either be chipped or hauled off site. Due to close proximity of neighboring homes no burning permits will be issued. 8. Regarding the existing buildings on site to be removed, contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for determination if any buildings can be burned if they prove training value. 9. Install and indicate on utility plans locations for PIV (Post Indicator Valve). Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location. 10. Timing of installation. 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 Section 901.3, 1997 Uniform Fire Code. 11. Comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department Policy regarding fire department notes to be included on all site plans. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Policy 04-1991. Copy enclosed. g\safety\ml\plrev99-9 CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 Ci9, Cenrer Drive, PO 3ox I4- C/,anhassen, Minnesota :5.517 ]¥wne 612.937. i900 General?ax £J~neer3~ Far 612 93 L 9152 h~biic 5ar~, ~ 6I 2. 93q. 252q ~$3b u,u'w.d, daanhassen. CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL SITE PLANS Fire Marshal must witness the flushing of underground sprinkler service line, per NFPA 13-8-2.1. A final inspection by the Fire Marshal before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Fire Department access roads shall be provided on site during all phases of construction. The construction of these temporary roads will conform with the Chanhassen Fire Department requirements for temporary access roads at construction sites. Details are available. Onsite fire hvdrants shall be provided and in operating condition during all phases of construction. The use of liquefied petroleum gas shall be in conformance with NFPA Standard 58 and the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code. A list of these requirements is available. (See policy #33-1993) All fire detection and fire suppression svstems shall be monitored by an approved UL central station with a UL 72 Certificate issued on these systems before final occupancy is issued. An 1 l"x 14" As Built shall be provided to the Fire Department. The As Built shall be reproducible and acceptable to the Fire Marshal. (See policy #07-1991). Chanhassen Fire Department Fire Prevention Policy #04-1991 Date: 11/22/91 Revised: 06/05/98 Page 1 of 2 IT~e Oq of Chanhassen. A Fowmg commumrv with dean [akes. auatTn' s,'hool3. ,~ charming aowmown, :hrivmg businesses and beauq/qd parks. A ~ear ?zhce ro /ire. work. An approved lock box shall be provided on the building for £rre department use. The lock box should be located by the Fire Department connection or as located by the Fire Marshal. 10. 11. High-piled combustible storage shall comply with the requirements o__f Article #81 of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code. High-piled combustible storage is combustible materials on closely packed piles more than 15' in height or combustible materials on pallets or in racks more than 12' in height. For certain special-hazard commodities such as rubber tires, plastics, some flammable liquids, idle pallets, etc. the critical pile height may be as low as 6 feet. Fire lane signage shall be provided as required by the Fire Marshal. (See policy #06-1991). Maximum allowed size of domestic water service on a combination domestic/fire sprinkler supply line policy must be followed. (See policy #36-I 994). Approved - Public Sat'ety Director Chanhassen Fire Department Fire Prevention Policy #04-1991 Date: 11/22/91 Revised: 06/05/98 Page 2 of 2 C OF CHANHASSEN 690 Ci~ Center Drive, ?0 Box 147 Chanhassen, .~[innesota 55317 ?hone 612.937. i900 General £~ 612 937.5739 Engineering F~ 612 037. 9152 ?,bIic Safe~. Fax 612.93~2524 Web wvw. ci. chanhassen, mn. us CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY PREMISES IDENTIFICATION General 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 Public Safety Director, Building Official, Building Inspector, Fire Marshal. Requirements are for new construction and existing buildings where no address numbers are posted. Other Recruirements - General 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 be met. additional numbers if deemed 5. Administrative authority may require necessary. Residential RecFuirements (2 or less dwellinq unit) 1. Minimum height shall be 5 1/4". 2. Building permits will not be finaled unless numbers are posted and approved by the Building Department. Commercial Requirements 1. Minimum height shall be 12". 2. Strip Malls a. Multi tenant building will have minimum height requirements oC 6". b. Address numbers shall be on the main entrance and on all back doors. 3. If address numbers are located on a directory entry sign, additional numbers will be required on the buildings main entrance. Chanhassen Fire Department Approved - Public Safety Director Fire Prevention Policy ~29-1992 Date: 06/15/92 Revised: Page 1 of 1 The O~_ of Chanhassen..~ ~owing communi~ wtrh c3an lakes, quaii~y schools, a charming a'owntown, ;hriving businesses, and beautifid parks. A ~ear p/ace to live. worO, aha' v/,v,'. CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 Cir~ Center Drive, ?0 Box I47 Chanh, men, 34innesora 5531 ? ?t,o,e 612932 I900 G~,er, d E'~ 612. 93Z 5 U9 CHANHASSEN FIRE DEP.adlTMENT POLICY REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE LANE SIGNAGE NO PARKING FIRE LANE 1. Signs to be a minimum of 12" x 18". 2. Red on white is preferred. 3. 3M or equal engineer's grade reflective sheeting on aluminum is preferred. 4. Wording shall be: NO PARKING FIRE LANE Signs shall be posted at each end of the fire lane and at least at 75 foot intervals along the fire lane. 6. All signs shall be double sided facing the direction of travel. (NOT TO SCALE) GRADE 7. Post shall be set back a minimum of 12" but not more than 36" from the curb. 8. A fire lane shall be required in front of fire dept. connections extending 5 feet on each side and along all areas designated by the Fire Chief. ANY DEVIATION FROM THE ABOVE PROCEDURES SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING, WITH A SITE PLAN, FOR APPROVAL BY THE FIRE CHIEF. IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ENSURE CONTINUITY THROUGHOUT THE CITY BY PROVIDING THESE PROCEDURES FOR MARKING OF FIRE LANES. AT~-~Pu~blic Safety Director~ Chanhassen Fire Department Fire Prevention Policy #06-1991 Date: 01/15/91 Revised: Page 1 of l The Ci~. of Chanhassen. .~ ~owing communiO, wtrh &an ~i.~kes. ,u~azSn' .,v/,oo/s. ,; c/)armmg dowmown, ;hriving businesses, and beauq/ul ?ams. . CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 CiO, Ce~mr Drive, PO Box 147 Chanhasso~, Mi~mesota 55317 Phone 622. 9321900 Geno~I Fax 612937.5739 E~tgineeri~g F~ 612.937.9152 Public Sari'o' Fax 612934.2524 li~'b u,ww. ci.c/;a~hassen, m~.us MEMORANDUM TO: Bob Generous, Senior Planner FROM: Steve Torell, Building Official DATE: May 10, 1999 SUB J: Site plan review for Chanhassen Housing Development, Planning case 99-9 SPR. I have reviewed the site plans for the above project and offer the following comments and recommendations: 1. Demolition permits must be obtained to demolish the existing structures and utilities, wells and sewage treatment systems must be abandoned. The site utility plan was not reviewed at this time. Access for people with disabilities must be provided to all facilities. I recommend that the building owner and or designer meet with the Inspections Division as soon as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures. g:/safety/st/memos/plan/chanhousingdevl The G0, of Chauhasseu. A W'owing community with clean/akes, qualiO, schools, a cham~i~ downtown, thriving businesses, and beautifid parks. A great place to live, work, and p/ay. CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Carver County Government Center Administration Building 600 East Fourth Street Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2192 Phone (612) 361-1010 Fax (612) 361-1025 Administration Parks Engineering Highway Maintenance Surveying & Mapping March 19, 1999 Mr. Greg Hollenkamp, AIA President KKE Architects 300 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Re; Chanhassen Housing Development KKE No. 99-10-1102-01 Dear Mr. Hollenkamp: This letter is in response to your March 10, 1999 letter requesting a review and comment from our office of the proposed preliminary site grading plan for the above-mentioned project. We have received a copy of the comment letter dated March 12, 1999 sent by Dave Hemple, Chanhassen Assistant Engineer, to Mr. Joel Anderson of your firm. Upon review of the plans submitted and the comments from the City, Carver County would concur with Mr. Hemple's comments, especially the comments regarding the length of the proposed right turn lane. As this proposal develops, we will request that the City allow for further reviews by the County to determine potential impacts this project has on TH 101. If there are any questions concerning the comments on the preliminary site- grading plan, please call me at your convenience at 612-361-1010. Sincerely, William J. Weckman, P.E. Assistant County Engineer Cc: Roger Gustafson Anita Benson, Chanhassen City Engineer Kate Aanenson, Chanhassen Planning Director Affirmative Actior~/Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on ]0% Post-Consumer Recycled Paper CITYOF HAN EN 690 Cig Center Drive. PO Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Phone 612.937. I900 General Fax 612.937.5739 Engineering Fax 612.937.9152 Public Safety Fax 612934.2524 Web wwut ci. chanhassen, mn. us March 12, 1999 VIA FACSIMILE Mr. Joel Anderson KKE Architects, Inc. 300 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Re: Preliminary Review of Site Grading Plan - Chanhassen Housing Development - LUR File 99-5 Dear Mr. Anderson: Upon review of the preliminary site grading plan dated February 16, 1999, I offer the following comments and recommendations: Overall, the proposed site grades appear acceptable. Impacts to the existing site characteristics, infrastructure, street, and trail have been minimized as requested. After preliminary review of the site drainage improvements, it appears some adjustments to the storm sewer system will be necessary. An outlet control structure will be required in the Nurp pond north of the creek. The other Nurp pond, south of the creek, will not be required with this proposal. The City/County will construct it with the relocation of Trunk Highway 101 in the future. The City most likely will require the extension of a storm sewer line across Market Boulevard (Trunk Highway 101) to intercept the existing s, torm sewer line(s) that discharge into the temporary Nurp pond on the east side of Trunk Highway 101 with this project (in accordance with the master drainage plan for Villages on the Ponds). Additional drainage improvements to intercept the ditch runoff along the west side of Trunk Highway 101 will be addressed after more detailed drawings and storm drainage calculations are submitted, i.e. adding FES, catch basins, etc. The trail impacts appear to be relatively minor. Vacation of the existing trail easements and dedication of new trail easements will be addressed with platting of the parcel. The auxiliary turn lane on Trunk Highway 101 appears to be too short. We recommend a minimum of 250 feet including the taper. The driveway access point onto Trunk Highway 101 should be 38 feet wide face-to-face of curb to provide three traffic lanes. The curb radiuses need to be wide enough to accommodate truck turning rfiovements into the site as well (a minimum of 25 feet). The traffic island at the driveway entrance should be deleted. Mr. Joel Anderson March 12, 1999 Page 2 I apologize for the delay in responding to your submittal. questions, please feel free to call. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN David C. Hempel Assistant City Engineer DCH:jms c: Anita Benson, City Engineer Kate Aanenson, Planning Director Roger Gustafson, Carver County Engineer \xcfs l\vol2xengktaveqetlersXchan housing villages.doc If you have any aN¥-i/:IM a:l/OVdl/~l ~ aNV-IJ.3M a3.LVAVOX:i ~ S¥:IEIV NOIJ.V~DI.LIIN ~j~ bl=i.-I-ICl8 aNV-ldl'l ~ NV"Id NOIJ-VroI J-lIN CINV"I.L3M SCINOd =JHJ. NO S=J~)¥'I-IIA ~ UTILF ~' CONC, I,,qALF 'T"PPI C, AL 214'-0" TYI='. BITUMINOLI.$ PAVING Y',I/ ¢_..,Oht¢_.., OUI~.B ~ ®UTTEI~, T"fPI C.,AL CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Carver County Government Center Administration Building 600 East Fourth Street Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2192 Phone (612) 361-1010 Fax (612) 361-1025 Administration Parks Engineering Highway Maintenance Surveying & Mapping May 12, 1999 To: From: Subject: Robert Generous, Senior Planner, City of Chaqhassen Bill Weckman, Assistant County Engineer Site Plan Review'~ Village on the Ponds, The Shelard Group (99-9 Site Plan review) We have reviewed the information regarding the Village on the Ponds site plan transmitted to Carver County by your memorandum dated April 20, 1999. These comments are based on that review. Further comments may be necessary as the plans progress. Though TH 101 is not presently on the County Road system, these comments would be applicable if the roadway were on the County system. Right-of-way widths listed in the Eastern Carver County Transportation Study for roadways functionally classified as Minor Arterial (Class II) are: Urban Undivided 2-lane Roadway Minimum Recommended 100' 110' 120' Rural Undivided 2-lane Roadway Minimum Recommended 150' Urban Undivided 4-lane Roadway Minimum Recommended 100' 120' 140' Rural Undivided 4-lane Roadway Minimum Recommended 170' TH 101 (Great Plains Blvd.) is functionally classified as a Minor Arterial (Class II) roadway in the Eastern Carver County Transportation Study. The present 33-foot from centerline corridor shown on TH 101 would not provide for a potential minimum corridor to meet this roadway function. The future roadway corridor is shown with a 150-foot width and would meet the needs for this future roadway. The street entrance as proposed includes construction of a right turn lane. Carver County supports the City of Chanhassen in this requirement. A permit for this entrance will need to be acquired from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). o Any public utility lines that are to be installed within the TH 101 right-of-way are subject to the utility permit requirements Mn/DOT and subject to review by Carver County. Any proposed grading and installation of drainage structures within th~i~.&~. ~ TH MAY 1 4 1999 CITY OP tSIi~i~dASSEN A.¢Tr, m~tive Actio¢~/Eqmd Opl*ortzmio' Employer />rimed (m ]O~i~ P(;,st-Ctm.vtm~cr Recycled Pcq;er 101 is subject to review and approval of Mn/DOT. Development activities (including the installation of both public and private utilities needed to serve the development site) that result in any disturbance of the highway right-of-way (including tree removal, trench settlements, erosion, and sediment deposits) need to be completed in a manner that leaves the right-of-way in "as good or better condition" than what existed prior to construction. It is requested that the city include a provision in the developer's agreement that requires the developer to be ultimately responsible for the final condition of the county highway right-of-way. A clear understanding of this responsibility will result in fewer project oversight problems for both the county and the city. Any trees or landscaping completed within the right-of-way must be approved by Mn/DOT. When locating shrubs and trees, consideration should be given to maintaining an acceptable sight distance at the TH 101 intersection. Any trees or shrubs overhanging into the right-of- way could be subject to trimming for safety or overhead utility consideration. As this area develops, traffic volumes will increase. Carver County considers any potential noise abatement improvements to be the responsibility of the developer. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the site plan for the proposed development. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 690 CITY CENTER DRIVE PROPOSAL: Request for Site Plan for Lake Susan Apartment Homes APPLICANT: The Shelard Group, Inc. LOCATION: Hwy.101, adjacent to Lake Susan NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal in your area. The applicants, Site Plan Review for 3 three-story 54 unit apartment buildings (162 total units) on 9.94 acres of property zoned PUD-Mixed Use and located on the west side of Hwy. 101 at Main Street in Villages on the Ponds, Chanhassen Housing Development, The Shelard Group, Inc. What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the developer's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this project. During the meeting, the Commission Chair will lead the public hearing through the following steps: 1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project. 2. The Developer will present plans on the project. 3. Comments are received from the public. 4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses project. The commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council. 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 Bob at 937-1900 ext. 141. 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 6, 1999. Lake Susan Mayfield Court 2 Mission Hills Dr 3 Frisco Crt 0 OI-z .~w~ 0 -r' ZZ .._1 ~ n Z Zz m :szz Zzz >- -I- W Z Ill I J_ Ill z©-r z u")z >--r ._J co (D ~ z~ ~ ZZz Zz Z z z < ~< %~< uJZZ -~w~ ZZ Oa-:~ Z Z n" "~ U.l (.9''r May 18,1999 TO: RE: Chanhassen Planning Commission Lake Susan Apartment Homes Ladies and Gentlemen: We are in strong opposition to this project or any other project along Highway 101 until Highway 101 South at Highway 5 is upgraded. You have put our family, neighbors and residents in Chanhassen in harms way by allowing the high-density construction along Highway 101. Mission ttills,Chanhassen Hills and Springfield in Chanhassen are all new developments, which have resulted in high vehicle traffic flow along Highway 101. The current walking path crosses Highway 101 South twice. 101 South/Market Blvd goes from two lanes down to one land, with a speed limit of 40 MPH over a bridge around a corner with 150 feet "line of sight" to our driveway. What happen if someone is driving 50 MPH? Going north the "line of sight" is just as bad. Our neighbor, Don Gale was hit broadside this spring by someone going over the centerline. The accidents and cars in the ditches are too many to count. The Chanhassen Post Office has made the statement that Highway 101 south of ltighway 5 is "The most dangerous route in their delivery system". You cannot allow in good conscience and with concern for safety in Chanhassen any more development along Highway 101 South until this stretch of road has been upgraded. Sincerely, Robe~ & Roberta A~strong 8400 Great Plains Boulevard Chanhassen, ~ 55317 612-934-2636