Camden Ridge Approval Letter 07-25-2013CITY OF
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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July 25, 2013
Mr. Joe Jablonski
Lennar
1630536 1h Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Re: Camden Ridge, Planning Case #2013 -13
Dear Mr. Jablonski:
This letter is to confirm that on July 22, 2013, the Chanhassen City Council approved:
A. Rezoning from Agricultural Estate (A -2) to Planned Unit Development -
Residential (PUD -R) for Camden Ridge;
B. Preliminary plat of approximately 23 acres into 32 single - family lots, 26
twinhome lots and 7 outlots subject to the following conditions:
Building Conditions:
1. Demolition permits are required for the removal of any existing structures
2. Buildings may be required to be designed by an architect and/or engineer as
determined by the Building Official.
3. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections
Division before permits can be issued.
4. Retaining walls over four feet high require a permit and must be designed by a
professional engineer.
5. Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
6. The applicant and /or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early
as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
7. Submit proposed street names to Chanhassen Building Official and Chanhassen
Fire Marshal for review and approval.
Enpineerine Conditions:
1. The developer must obtain right -of -way for the part of River Rock Road that
connects to Bluff Creek Boulevard.
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2. The proposed "Easement Detail" must be revised to include how the easements around the
perimeter of the twinhome lots will be platted.
3. The developer's engineer must adjust the grading on the trail near Outlot F so that it will
meet ADA standards.
4. The contours near the northwest corner of Pond 2, between Lots 6 and 7 must be smoothed
out.
5. Additional information needs to be noted (such as elevation points between the lots) between
lots on the north side of Street B to show the grading will allow water to drain away from the
structures.
6. The final plans must note the survey benchmark on the plan set.
7. The final plans must note the existing and proposed elevations at the corners of each lot.
8. The grading behind all the retaining walls must be modified so that water will not drain down
the face of the wall.
9. Walls taller than 6 feet shall not be constructed with boulder rock.
10. Retaining Wall B must be moved so that it is outside the drainage and utility easement at the
back of the lots.
11. A Homeowners Association must be created to take ownership of all retaining walls and the
draintile along the face of Retaining Wall B.
12. Local streets must be within a 60 -foot wide right -of -way.
13. At final plat, the Engineering Department will review the profile of Street A between stations
2 +00 and 4 +00 to ensure the profile meets the minimum length requirements for vertical
curves.
14. The proposed centerline grade at the intersection of River Rock Drive and Street A must not
be greater than 3 %.
15. The existing driveway access to TH 212 must be closed except for access for agricultural
purposes only on Outlot C, Jeurissen 1" Addition. An access easement across Outlot B,
Jeurissen 1" Addition, shall be recorded which shall follow the existing driveway alignment
with a width of approximately 26 feet. Said easement shall be vacated should alternate
access to Outlot C, Jeurissen 1" Addition become available.
16. The developer's engineer must design a Street C typical section.
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July 25, 2013
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17. The development is adjacent to Bluff Creek Boulevard and is therefore subject to the arterial
collector fee at the time of final plat for Camden Ridge. The fee shall be $55,030.56 ($2,400
x 22.9294 acres of Outlot A, Jeurissen 1St Addition).
18. The developer's engineer must incorporate pressure- reducing valves and a surge protection
system into the watermain plans.
19. The developer's engineer will ensure that CBMH -102 does not conflict with the nearby
watermain.
20. Unless the Bluff Creek Boulevard Improvements assessment, City Project 06 -05, levied
against the property described on Exhibit "A" is paid in full before the plat is recorded the
assessment is reapportioned against Outlot A ( Jeurissen Ridge). As of June 6, 2013, the
assessment amount with accrued interest was $796,302.31.
21. Water and sewer hook -up fees must be paid at the time of final plat.
22. Preserving 60 feet of right -of -way to the property straight north of Camden Ridge.
Fire Conditions:
1. A three -foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
2. Temporary street signs must be installed prior to home construction.
3. No burning permits will be issued. Any trees removed must either be chipped on site or
removed from site.
4. Water mains shall be made serviceable prior to combustible construction.
5. Posts, fences, utility boxes etc. shall not be placed near fire hydrants which would hinder
firefighters to quickly locate and /or operate fire hydrants in a safe manner.
Natural Resources Conditions:
1. The applicant shall increase bufferyard plantings to meet minimum requirements.
2. The applicant shall plant a minimum of 130 trees in the development.
3. The applicant shall diversify the plant schedule so that no one species comprises more than
one third of the total number of trees.
4. The applicant shall specify vegetation proposed for Outlots A, B and C.
5. The applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan to the city prior to final approval.
Mr. Joe Jablonski
July 25, 2013
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6. The applicant shall preserve trees #1301, 1302, 1303. These trees along with trees #1393-
1398 shall be protected by fencing prior to and during any grading or construction activities.
7. The developer shall install signage at lot lines to demarcate the Bluff Creek Primary Zone.
Parks Conditions:
1. Full park dedication fees shall be collected per city ordinance in lieu of requiring parkland
dedication.
2. Construction of Bluff Creek Trail from its current southerly terminus, extending between the
new homes and Bluff Creek to a terminus point at TH 212. The developer shall provide
design, engineering, construction and testing services required of the "Bluff Creek Trail."
All construction documents, including material costs, shall be delivered to the Park and
Recreation Director and City Engineer for approval prior to the initiation of each phase of
construction. The trail shall be 10 feet in width, surfaced with asphalt and constructed to
meet all city specifications. The applicant shall be reimbursed by the City for the cost of the
aggregate base, asphalt surfacing, and storm water systems utilized to construct the trail. This
reimbursement payment shall be made upon completion and acceptance of the trail and
receipt of an invoice documenting the actual costs for the construction materials noted.
Labor and installation, design, engineering and testing services are not reimbursable
expenses.
Planning Conditions:
The developer shall pay $6,285.00 as its portion of the 2005 AUAR prior to recording the final
plat.
2. The developer shall prepare a noise analysis for noise generated by traffic on Highway 212.
The analysis shall identify appropriate noise mitigation measures to meet noise standards for
residential homes as specified by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, which shall be
implemented by the developer.
3. The Bluff Creek Overlay District primary zone, Outlot `B ", shall be conveyed to the City by
warranty deed free and clear of any encumbrances or a preservation easement acceptable to
the City shall be established over Outlot B before the plat is recorded.
4. Before any development plans are submitted for Outlot C, the property owner shall provide
appropriate technical information, including but not limited to a topographical survey, flora
and fauna survey and soil data deemed necessary for the city to determine the exact
watershed zone boundary on Outlot C, Jeurissen I" Addition. Data for watershed zone
delineation shall be generated and provided by a qualified professional specializing in
watershed management, environmental science or other related profession.
Development of Outlot C Jeurissen 15` Addition would be inconsistent with the adopted
Alternate Urban Areawide Review, AUAR. Any development would need to conduct
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July 25, 2013
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additional environmental documentation or review or request an amendment to the 2005
AUAR.
5. The property owner must advise the city of the intended use of Outlet C, Jeurissen 15`
Addition, and how it shall be accessed. This Outlet may not be developable or accessible in
the future.
6. Final plat approval will be contingent on the developer resolving the access issue. Either an
access easement or right -of -way must be in place prior to any site development.
7. Individual lots may not exceed the maximum hard cover per lot established in the compliance
table.
Water Resources Conditions:
Land disturbance within the first twenty feet of the Bluff Creek Overlay District setback shall
not be allowed unless the applicant can demonstrate that the goal cannot be achieved without
the proposed disturbance.
2. A mitigation/restoration plan must be provided for any disturbance within the Bluff Creek
Overlay District or setback from the BCOR.
3. Trail must be aligned to minimize the encroachment into the BCOR primary zone and
minimize loss of natural vegetation and habitat.
4. Efforts must be made to minimize the number of inlets into each pond.
5. The proposed ponds must be designed with a forebay.
6. The plans must demonstrate how water quality basin #1 and water quality basin #3 will be
accessed. This includes all inlets, outlets and filtration benches as well as sediment removal
from forebay and water quality volume.
7. The stormwater design shall, to the greatest extent practicable, seek to maximize infiltration,
extend detention times and protect Bluff Creek from scour and other erosive conditions.
8. The applicant must evaluate downstream flow conditions as indicated in Section 19 -144.
9. A Surface Water Pollution Plan and all required elements must be provided to the city for
review. This plan must be compliant with NPDES requirements as well as the requirements
of Chapter 19 of city code.
10. SWMP trunk fees due at final plat are estimated to be $104,930.25.
11. The development must comply with the MN Rules chapter 6120 and the DNR must issue
their concurrence to this effect.
Mr. Joe Jablonski
July 25, 2013
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12. No alterations are allowed within the primary corridor or within the first 20 feet of the
setback from the primary corridor. Grading activities have been observed within this area
along the south side of Bluff Creek. The applicant should submit a plan for the revegetation
of this area that incorporates native plants and is consistent with the City's Bluff Creek
Natural Resources Management Plan Appendix C. Any such areas that have been disturbed
through the removal or addition of soils material prior to approval shall be addressed prior to
commencement of other grading activities but no later than seven (7) days from approval.
C. Conditional Use Permit to allow for development within the Bluff Creek Overlay District
for the Camden Ridge development;
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D. Development Contract for grading of Camden Ridge subject to the following conditions:
1. If the Preserve at Bluff Creek 5`" Addition final plat is not recorded, the developer for
Camden Ridge must acquire the right -of -way for River Rock Drive South to connect to
Bluff Creek Boulevard.
2. The developer's engineer must adjust the grading on the trail near Outlot F.
3. The contours near the northwest corner of Pond 2, between Lots 6 and 7 must be
smoothed out.
4. Additional information needs to be noted (such as elevation points between the lots)
between lots on the north side of Street B to show the grading will allow water to drain
away from the structures.
5. An escrow totaling $105,376.87 (110% of the estimated erosion control for this
development) is required before site grading begins.
6. The grading behind all the retaining walls must be modified so that water will not drain
down the face of the wall.
7. Walls taller than 6 feet shall not be constructed with boulder rock.
8. Retaining Wall B must be moved so that it is outside the drainage and utility easement at
the back of the lots.
9. An escrow totaling $66,709.50 (110% of the estimated cost of retaining wall
construction) is required before work on the retaining walls begins.
Mr. Joe Jablonski
July 25, 2013
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Final plat documents must be submitted to the City 30 days prior to the City Council meeting in
which you wish to have your final plat approved. Conditions of the preliminary plat approval
must be addressed for final plat approval. Enclosed is the list of items required for submittal for
final plat approval.
The executed development shall be submitted to the City along with the escrow totaling $172,086.37.
The City will submit all the necessary documents to Carver County for recording. Permanent access
to Outlet A, Jeurissen Ridge must be in place prior to any development activity. Once everything is
submitted, please contact Gordy Stauff at 952- 227 -1166 to coordinate the preconstruction meeting.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (952) 227 -1131 or by email at
benerousnn,ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincer ,
Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
Enclosure
ec: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
Jerry Mohn, Building Official
c: Bruce Jeurissen
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ITEMS REQUIRED FOR FINAL PLAT CONSIDERATION
The following items are required to be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to
City Council meeting and payment of a $250.00 final plat review fee:
Submit three (3) sets of full size, 50 scale construction plans and
specifications for staff review and redline.
• Utility plans shall show both plan view and profiles of all utilities
(sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer lines). The plan view must
show all drainage and utility easements.
• Grading and drainage plans shall show dwelling type and elevations,
wetlands and wetland buffer areas, stormwater pond NWL and HWL,
EOF and catch basin and storm manhole numbers.
• The construction plans and specifications shall be in accordance to the
City's latest edition of Standard Specifications & Detail Plates.
• The plans shall include traffic signage and street light placement.
2. Drainage calculations for water quantity and quality ponding with maps
showing drainage areas for pre -and post - development conditions and
contributing areas to catch basins.
3. Hydraulic calculations and drainage map for the storm sewer design.
4. Tree Preservation Easements (if applicable).
Trail Easements (if applicable).
6. Engineer's Cost Estimate of Improvements:
a. Sanitary sewer system.
b. Water system.
c. Storm sewer drainage system including cleaning and
maintenance.
d. Streets, sidewalk and trails.
e. Erosion control.
f. Site restoration (seeding, sodding, etc.).
g. Site grading
h. Street lights & signs
i. Engineering, surveying & inspection
j. Landscaping
Five (5) sets (folded) of final plat, one (1) set of reductions (81/2' x 11 "), and
a digital copy in .tif format.
8. Digital copy of the legal description of the property in a .doc format.
9. Lot tabulations.
Failure to provide any of the above items by the required deadline will
result in delaying consideration of final plat before the City Council.
Updated 11 -29 -06
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
CAMDEN RIDGE
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR
GRADING PURPOSES
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
CAMDEN RIDGE
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
AGREEMENT dated JULY 22, 2013 by and between the CITY OF CHANHASSEN, a
Minnesota municipal corporation (the "City "), and, US HOME CORPORATION D /B /A LENNAR,
(the 'Developer ").
1. Development Plans. The plan shall be developed in accordance with the following
plan: grading plan approved JULY 22, 2013, prepared by Pioneer Engineering.
4. Security. To guarantee compliance with the plan the Developer shall furnish the
City with a letter of credit in the form attached hereto, from a bank acceptable to the City, or cash
escrow ( "security ") for $172,089.37.
The City may draw down the security, without notice, for any violation of the terms of this
Contract. If the security is drawn down, the draw shall be used to cure the default.
5. Notice. Required notices to the Developer shall be in writing, and shall be either
hand delivered to the Developer, its employees or agents, or mailed to the Developer by registered
mail at the following address:
US HOME CORPORATION D /B /A LENNAR
ATTN: JOE JABLONSKI
16305 36' AVE, SUITE 600
PLYMOUTH, MN 55446
Phone: 952- 249 -3014
Notices to the City shall be in writing and shall be either hand delivered to the City Manager, or
mailed to the City by certified mail in care of the City Manager at the following address:
Chanhassen City Hall
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Telephone: (952) 227 -1100
6. Other Special Conditions.
A. Dedicated access to Outlot A must be provided.
B. If the Preserve at Bluff Creek 5a' Addition final plat is not recorded, before the
final plat for Camden Ridge is approved, the developer for Camden Ridge must
acquire the right of way for River Rock Drive South to connect to Bluff Creek
Boulevard as a condition of final plat approval.
C. The developer must continue to work with City staff to finalize the grading plan.
D. The developer's engineer must adjust the grading on the trail near Outlot F.
E. The contours near the northwest corner of Pond 2, between Lots 6 and 7, must be
smoothed out.
F. Additional information needs to be noted (such as elevation points between the
lots) between lots on the north side of Street B to show the grading will allow
water to drain away from the structures.
G. An escrow totaling $105,376.87 (110% of the estimated erosion control for this
development) is required for site grading.
H. The grading behind all the retaining walls must be modified so that water will not
drain down the face of the wall.
I. Walls taller than 6 feet shall not be constructed with boulder rock.
J. Retaining Wall B must be moved so that it is outside the drainage and utility
easement at the back of the lots.
K. An escrow totaling $66,709.50 (110% of the estimated cost of retaining wall
construction) is required for work on the retaining walls.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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(SEAL)
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
US HOME CORPORATION DB /A LENNAR:
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss.
COUNTY OF CARVER )
Joe Jablonski
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2013, by Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor, and by Todd Gerhardt, City Manager, of the City of
Chanhassen, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to the
authority granted by its City Council.
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2013, by Joe Jablonski of US Home Corporation DB /A Lennar, on behalf of the company.
DRAFTED BY:
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 227 -1100
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NOTARY PUBLIC
EXHIBIT "A" TO DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY:
Outlot A, Jeurissen 1 'Addition
MORTGAGE HOLDER CONSENT
TO
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
which holds a mortgage on the subject property, the development of which is governed by the
foregoing Development Contract, agrees that the Development Contract shall remain in full force
and effect even if it forecloses on its mortgage.
Dated this _ day of 20_.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss.
COUNTY OF
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of
20_, by
NOTARY PUBLIC
DRAFTED BY:
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 227 -1100
FEE OWNER CONSENT
TO
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
fee owners of all or part of the subject property, the development of which is governed by the
foregoing Development Contract, affirm and consent to the provisions thereof and agree to be
bound by the provisions as the same may apply to that portion of the subject property owned by
them.
Dated this day of 20.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
20_, by
NOTARY PUBLIC
DRAFTED BY:
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 227 -1100
HZREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT
No. _
Date:
TO: City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard, Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Dear Sir or Madam:
We hereby issue, for the account of (Name of Developer) and in your favor, our
Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $ available to you by your draft drawn on sight
on the undersigned bank.
The draft must:
a) Bear the clause, 'Drawn under Letter of Credit No. , dated
2 of (Name of Bank;
b) Be signed by the Mayor or City Manager of the City of Chanhassen.
c) Be presented for payment at _(Address of Bank) on or before 4:00 p.m. on November 30,
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This Letter of Credit shall automatically renew for successive one -year terms unless, at least forty -
five (45) days prior to the next annual renewal date (which shall be November 30 of each year), the Bank
delivers written notice to the Chanhassen City Manager that it intends to modify the terms of or cancel, this
Letter of Credit. Written notice is effective if sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, and deposited in the
U.S. Mail, at least forty -five (45) days prior to the next annual renewal date addressed as follows:
Chanhassen City Manager, Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN
55317, and is actually received by the City Manager at least thirty (30) days prior to the renewal date.
This Letter of Credit sets forth in full our understanding which shall not in any way be modified,
amended, amplified, or limited by reference to any document, instrument, or agreement, whether or not
referred to herein.
This Letter of Credit is not assignable. This is not a Notation Letter of Credit. More than one draw
may be made under this Letter of Credit.
This Letter of Credit shall be governed by the most recent revision of the Uniform Customs and
Practice for Documentary Credits, International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 500.
We hereby agree that a draft drawn under and in compliance with this Letter of Credit shall be duly
honored upon presentation.
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