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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Kim Tennyson, Lisa Hokkanen, Maryam
Yusuf, and Stephen Withrow
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steven Weick
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior
Planner; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
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SOUTHWEST VILLAGE 2 ADDITION, PLANNING CASE 2013-19: REQUEST FOR
PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW OF 2.75 ACRES OF PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 101
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AND LYMAN BOULEVARD (SOUTHWEST VILLAGE 2 ADDITION); AND SITE PLAN
REVIEW WITH VARIANCES FOR 38 TOWNHOMES (SOUTHWEST VILLAGE
TOWNHOMES). APPLICANT: RYLAND HOMES. OWNER: SOUTHWEST TRANSIT.
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Yusuf asked to see how the
internal sidewalk would connect to the existing sidewalk on 101 and to the park and ride ramp.
Commissioner Hokkanen asked about adequate guest parking. Chairman Aller asked about access for
emergency vehicles and snow removal/storage on site. Len Simich with Southwest Transit explained
their snow removal plan. Chairman Aller continued asking about drainage. Commissioner Withrow
asked about sound proofing from the bus noise. Mark Sonstegard, representing Ryland Homes, and Ryan
Bloom with Westwood Professional Services were present to answer questions before reviewing the
timeline for development, home designs, and price range. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No
one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that City Council
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the preliminary plat for Planning Case 2013-19 for SouthWest Village 2 Addition
approve
as shown in plans dated received August 2, 2013, subject to the following conditions:
Park Conditions
1.In lieu of parkland dedication and/or trail construction, full park dedication fees shall be
collected at the rate in force at the time of final plat approval. At today’s rate, 2013, these fees
would total $144,400 (38 townhomes x $3,800 per unit).
Engineering Conditions
1.The existing gas line and fiber optic line must be relocated to the drainage and utility
easement.
2.The developer must submit a soils report with boring logs, indicating soil conditions,
permeability.
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3.The survey benchmark and elevation must be indicated on the topography plan.
4.The grading plan must show the proposed grades for all driveways.
5.An erosion control escrow is required in the amount of $14,850 (110% of the estimated
erosion control cost).
6.The developer’s engineer must revise the labels of the watermain lengths in the profile view
so that they match the plan view.
7.The developer’s engineer must revise the watermain and sanitary sewer profile street name
label to match the plan view.
8.The developer’s engineer must revise the service connection tables with the correct block and
lot numbers.
9.Partial water and sewer hook-ups are due at the time of final plat. The hook-up fees will be
assessed at the rate in effect at that time.
10.The developer must submit written confirmation with the final plat application indicating that
the MnDOT pond located in the south loop of the Highway 101 ramp has been sized to
accommodate runoff from this development.
11.Hydraulic calculations must be submitted with the final plat submittals and must include
storm sewer inlet capacity analysis to verify that 100% of the runoff from a 10-year event can
be captured and evaluate downstream conveyance for capacity.
12.The utility plan must be revised to show the following:
a.Show the proposed water service to the bus station.
b.Due to differential settlement, the three valves and the sanitary sewer manhole
must not lie within the proposed paver-block circle at the intersection of the access road
at the western private driveway intersection. The valves can be relocated outside of the
paver-block circle. Sanitary sewer manhole 503 can be installed to the north of the
paver-block circle and an additional manhole can be installed to the west of the paver-
block circle.
c.Sanitary sewer manhole 501 must not lie within the sidewalk.
d.Eliminate the 90-degree bend in the watermain at the Highway 101 intersection
and replace with two 45-degree bends.
e.The final utility plan must show the sewer and water services to the townhome
units.
13.MnDOT will be invoicing the City for a portion of the utility improvements for this
development. The developer must pay for 100% of the invoices that the City receives for
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this work.
14.Each new lot is subject to the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. These fees are
collected with the building permit and are based on the rates in effect at the time of building
permit application. The party applying for the building permit is responsible for payment of
these fees.
15.Encroachment agreements are required for the two drainage and utility easements due to the
extensive landscaping and sidewalk proposed.
Building Official Conditions
1.The developer must submit a list of proposed street name(s) and an addressing plan for
review and approval prior to final platting of the property.
2.Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
3.A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
permits can be issued.
Water Resources Conditions
1.The Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall include all elements as required under the
General Permit Authorization to Discharge Stormwater Associated with Construction
Activity under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System
Program MN R100001. This includes, but is not limited to:
a.Impervious surface coverage pre- and post-development;
b.Total disturbed area
c.Soils Map
d.Training Documentation
e.Chain of responsibility
f.Map indicating surface waters or acceptable alternative
g.Narrative, design and calculations as to how part III.D of the permit will be met or
written authorization from the MPCA exempting this site from the current permit rules.
h.Other required elements as listed in the permit and/or Chapter 19 of Chanhassen City
Code.
2.Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as needed.
3.Surface Water Management trunk storm sewer fees due payable to the City at the time of final
plat recording, is $38,472.50.
4.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits, as necessary, from the appropriate regulatory
agencies (e.g., Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (NPDES Phase II Construction Site Permit), Minnesota Department of Natural
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Resources (for dewatering), Army Corps of Engineers, Minnesota Department of
Transportation, Minnesota Department of Health) and comply with their conditions of
approval.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the site plan for 38 town homes for Planning Case 2013-19 for SouthWest
Village Townhomes as shown in plans dated received April 13, 2006, and amended
landscape plan dated received August 2, 2013, subject to the following conditions:
Landscaping Conditions
1.Increase bufferyard plantings along Lyman Boulevard to include a minimum of 14 trees and
24 shrubs.
2.All of the trees located on Highway 101 and Lyman Boulevard between the trail and the
curbline shall be moved to the other side of the trail. The trees will be located within the
County Right-of-Way. The applicant will be responsible for all long-term maintenance and
irrigation of the landscaping within the Right-of-Way.
Engineering Conditions
1.On-street parking is not permitted on the private streets.
2.Any landscaping or structures proposed to be located within the right-of-way must be
approved by the regulating agency.
Building Official Conditions
1.Accessibility must be provided to all portions of the development and a percentage of the
units may also be required to be accessible or adaptable in accordance with Minnesota State
Building Code Chapter 1341. Further information is needed to determine these requirements.
2.Buildings over 9250 square feet of floor area are required to be protected with an automatic
sprinkler system. For the purposes of this requirement property lines do not constitute
separate buildings and the areas of basements and garages are included in the floor area
threshold.
3.The buildings will be required to be designed by an architect and engineer as determined by
the Building Official.
4.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.
5.Walls and projections within five feet of property lines are required to be of one-hour fire-
resistive construction.
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6.Retaining walls over four feet high require a permit and must be designed by a professional
engineer.
7.The developer and/or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible
to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Fire Marshal Conditions
1.A three-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants.
2.“No Parking Fire Lane” signs will be required as well as yellow painted curb. Contact the
Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location of signs and curbing to be painted.
3.Submit proposed street names to Chanhassen Fire Marshal and Chanhassen Building Official
for review and approval.
4.Prior to combustible construction, fire hydrants must be made serviceable.
5.Prior to combustible construction, fire apparatus access roads capable of supporting the
weight of fire apparatus shall be made serviceable.
6.Temporary street signs shall be installed prior to and during time of construction.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Hokkanen noted the verbatim and summary Minutes of
the Planning Commission meeting dated August 20, 2013 as presented.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE.
Kate Aanenson informed the commission that the September
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17 and October 1 Planning Commission meetings have been cancelled due to lack of items and
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reminded them of the tour scheduled for September 11 with the Park and Recreation Commission and
Environmental Commission before providing a City Council update.
Withrow moved, Hokkanen seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at
7:35 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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