13-22 ReferralDate: October 8, 2013
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 227 -1100
To: Development Plan Referral Agencies
From: Planning Department
Review Response Deadline: October 24, 2013
By: Robert Generous, Senior Planner
Subject: 6780 LOTUS TRAIL VARIANCE: Request for a variance from Section 20 -615 of the Chanhassen
City Code to construct a detached garage on property zoned Residential Single Family (RSF) and
located at 6780 Lotus Trail. Applicant: Lisa Thompson/Peter Rocheford. Owner: Lisa Thompson
Planning Case: 2013 -22 PID: 25-1601580,25-1601590&25-1601640
The above described application for approval of a land development proposal was filed with the Chanhassen Planning
Department on October 4, 2013. The 60 -day review period ends December 3, 2013.
In order for us to provide a complete analysis of issues for Planning Commission and City Council review, we would
appreciate your comments and recommendations concerning the impact of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and
proposed future utility services, storm water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites,
street extensions or improvements, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems exist, we would like to have a written
report to this effect from the agency concerned so that we can make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
This application is scheduled for consideration by the Chanhassen Planning Commission on November 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall. We would appreciate receiving your comments by no later than October
24, 2013. You may also appear at the Planning Commission meeting if you so desire. Your cooperation and assistance is
greatly appreciated.
1. City Departments:
a. City Engineer
b. City Attorney
c. City Park Director
d. Fire Marshal
e. Building Official
C Water Resources Coordinator
g. Forester
2. Carver Soil & Water Conservation District
3. MN Dept. of Transportation
4. MN Dept. of Natural Resources
5. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
6. U.S. Fish & Wildlife
7. Carver County
a. Engineer
b. Environmental Services
8. Watershed District Engineer
a. Riley- Purgatory-Bluff Creek
b. Lower Minnesota River
c. Minnehaha Creek
9. Telephone Company (CenturyLink)
10. Electric Company (Xcel Energy)
11. Mediacom
12. CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco