PC Staff Report 11-05-2013PROPOSED MOTION:
"The Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments denies the variance request to construct a 27-
foot by 24 -foot (648 square -feet) detached accessory structure 18 feet from the front property line,
and adopts the attached Findings of Fact and Decision."
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The developer is requesting a variance from Section 20 -615 of
the Chanhassen City Code to construct a detached garage 18 feet from the front property line.
LOCATION: 6780 Lotus Trail (PID
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APPLICANT: Lisa Thompson
Peter Rocheford
6780 Lotus Trail
Chanhassen, MN 55317
PRESENT ZONING: Single - Family
Residential (RSF)
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Residential Low
Density
ACREAGE: 0.46 acres DENSITY: NA
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION - MAKING: The City's discretion in
approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the proposed project meets the
standards in the Zoning Ordinance for a variance. The City has a relatively high level of discretion
with a variance because the applicant is seeking a deviation from established standards. This is a
quasi judicial decision.
Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
PROPOSAL /SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting a 12 -foot variance from the 30 -foot front yard setback requirement to
construct a 27 -foot by 24 -foot (648 square feet) detached garage 18 feet from the front property line.
The applicant currently has an attached garage.
Planning Commission
6780 Lotus Trail Variance — Planning Case 2013 -022
November 5, 2013
Page 2 of 5
The property slopes up from a low of
932 along Lotus Trail in the northeast
corner of the house to a height of 946
at the south side of the house. The
entire property then continues up a
steep hill to a height of 988 at Carver
Beach Road. The street elevation
where the second driveway enters the
property is at an elevation of 936 and
rises to an elevation of 952 on the rear
property line.
While the applicant would prefer to
shift the driveway south to locate the
garage 18 feet from the south
property line, they are willing to
maintain the existing second
driveway location, which is located
north of the proposed location shown
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Rocheford has stated that he would be willing to plant some trees to replace those removed.
While the Carver Beach area has many nonconforming lots and setbacks, the approval of a variance
to permit a substandard front yard setback would only add to a proliferation of such issues in this
area. The applicant has an opportunity to construct a detached garage on the property without
requiring a variance.
Staff is recommending denial of the variance request.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
• Chapter 20, Article II, Division 3, Variances.
• Chapter 20, Article XII, "RSF" Single - Family Residential District, section 20 -615, Lot
requirements and setbacks.
• Chapter 20, Article XXIII, General Supplemental Regulations, section 20 -904, Accessory
structures, and section 20 -908, Yard regulations.
BACKGROUND
On May 15, 2012, The Chanhassen Planning Commission, as the Board of Appeals and
Adjustments, approved Planning Case #2012 -05 for a variance to construct a second driveway to
a proposed accessory structure on property zoned Single Family Residential (RSF). The
variance is subject to the following conditions:
Planning Commission
6780 Lotus Trail Variance — Planning Case 2013 -022
November 5, 2013
Page 3 of 5
1. The applicant must obtain a driveway permit and install any necessary erosion control
measures prior to proceeding with the driveway installation.
2. Tree protection fencing as approved by the City Forester must be installed around the trees
within the right -of -way. No further trees shall be removed with the right -of -way.
3. Demonstrate the recording of the three PIDs (25- 1601640, 25- 1601580 and 25- 1601590) into
one zoning lot.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit for the garage, the applicant must demonstrate that it
meets the standards of the Residential Single Family zoning district.
At the time of the variance approval for the second driveway, the applicant was advised that they
would need to meet the 30 -foot front and rear yard setback and a 10 -foot side yard setback.
In receiving the variance for the second driveway, the applicant argued that there was a safety
issue with vehicles parking on the steep driveway. However, by requesting a variance to
construct the detached garage 18 feet from the front property line, the applicant is shortening the
parking area for said vehicles by one car length. It should be noted that driveways must be
constructed of an improved surface (asphalt, concrete or equivalent material). Gravel is not
considered an improved surface.
The applicant provided information that in 1983 the property to the north received a 13 -foot
variance to construct a garage 17 feet from the front property line and an 8.75 -foot side yard
setback variance to construct the garage 1.25 feet from the side property line. It should be noted
that that variance was approved to complete the construction of an unfinished, unroofed, existing
garage /parking area, the walls of which were deteriorating. Additionally, the house to the north
did not have an attached garage. The majority of construction in this area complies with setback
requirements.
ANALYSIS
The applicant is proposing to construct a 27 -foot by 24 -foot (648 square feet) detached garage on
the property. This is in addition to an existing attached garage. City Code, section 20 -904 (1) b.
would permit the applicant to construct up to a 399 - square foot accessory structure within 10 feet
of the rear property line, eliminating the need for a variance. Additionally, the applicant is
proposing the construction of a roof deck on top of the garage. Section 20 -908 permits decks 25
feet from the front property line. The applicant gains seven feet of encroachment into the
required front setback for the deck area as part of this application.
The proposed garage will be built into the side of the hill on the property. The construction plans
show that draintile will be installed behind the garage to collect water. The location of the
draintile and the draintile outlet must be shown in a plan view of the proposed garage along with
the proposed grading.
Planning Commission
6780 Lotus Trail Variance – Planning Case 2013 -022
November 5, 2013
Page 4 of 5
As part of the building permit process, the applicant must submit the following:
1. The plan view sheet must show the location and outlet of the draintile around the garage.
2. A survey of the lot upon which the proposed building or construction is to be done, prepared
and attested by a registered surveyor. An original signature is required on the certificate of
survey. The survey shall provide the following:
• Scale of drawing and north arrow;
• Legal description of property;
• Dimensions and bearing of front, rear and side property lines;
• Front, rear and side yard setback dimensions of all proposed structures;
• Location of all existing structures on the property, boulevards, streets and right -of-
way, including but not limited to sanitary and storm manholes, hydrants, catch basins,
power poles, phone boxes, fences and any encroachments;
• Outside dimensions of proposed structure(s) including decks, porches, retaining walls
(include elevations at bottom of footing and top of wall), stoops, stairs, cantilevers,
fireplaces, bay and bow windows, egress window wells;
• Location of a benchmark stake established by the surveyor at the front setback line
within 20 feet of the proposed structure. Maintenance of the benchmark stake once
established by the surveyor shall be the responsibility of the permit applicant;
• Existing and proposed elevations at the following locations:
a. Each lot corner.
b. Top of curb or centerline of roadway at each lot line extension.
c. Center of proposed driveway at curb.
d. Grade at corners of proposed structure.
e. Lowest floor level, top of block, garage slab.
• Indication of direction of surface water drainage by avows and impervious surface
calculations for the lot or parcel;
• Driveway grade (minimum -0.50 percent, maximum -10 percent); and
• Location and type of erosion and sediment control measures to be installed by permit
holder.
The applicant has provided a lot survey showing the proposed garage placement as well as
existing trees on site. Upon inspection of the property, it was found that the grouping of 5 trees
to the north of the garage shown on the survey has already been removed and a graveled parking
area installed. With the construction of the proposed garage, the property owner would be
removing the remaining trees located in the front yard. Staff recommends that if the variance is
approved, the garage should be located in the existing parking area and the trees currently on site
be preserved. If the applicant is allowed to build the garage in the proposed location, staff
recommends that the applicant be required to plant 5 trees in the front yard.
Planning Commission
6780 Lotus Trail Variance — Planning Case 2013 -022
November 5, 2013
Page 5 of 5
It is reasonable for the applicant to want to construct an accessory structure on the property.
However, a smaller accessory structure can be constructed that would comply with city
ordinance and that would not encroach upon the public right -of -way. While the city is aware
that there are many nonconforming properties within the Carver Beach area, new construction
activity has, generally, complied with city code. It is not in the long -term interest of the city to
permit the downward deviation in city standards when acceptable alternatives are available.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny the variance and adopt the attached
Findings of Fact and Decision.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Findings of Fact and Decision.
2. Development Review Application.
3. Narrative dated October 1, 2013 by Lisa Thompson and Peter Rocheford.
4. Letter from Stanley R. Cronister to Board of Appeals and Adjustments dated October 1,
2012.
5. Letter from Stanley R. Cronister to Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals dated January
21, 1983.
6. Letter from Bob Waibel to Stanley Cronister dated February 8, 1983.
7. Survey and Sketch of Property and Proposed Garage Location drafted March 22, 2012.
8. Reduced Copy Garage Elevations and Plans.
9. Hard Cover Calculation Worksheet.
10. Public Hearing Notice and Affidavit of Mailing List.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND DECISION
ItOM -11
Application of Lisa Thompson and Peter Rocheford for a 18- foot front yard setback variance to
construct a detached garage on property zoned Single - Family Residential District, RSF located at
6780 Lotus Trail — Planning Case #2013 -22.
On November 5, 2013, the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Appeals
and Adjustments, met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application. The
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed variance preceded by
published and mailed notice. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Single - Family Residential District, RSF.
2. The property is guided in the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan for Residential Low Density
use.
The legal description of the property is Lots 2013 through 2020 and Lots 2051 through 2054,
Carver Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, Carver County, Minnesota.
4. Variance Findings — Section 20 -58 of the City Code provides the following criteria for the
granting of a variance:
a. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of this Chapter and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive
plan.
Finding: The construction of an accessory structure would be in harmony with the
zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan. However, the construction of the accessory
structure closer to the front property line would not be consistent with the zoning
ordinance nor the comprehensive plan. The placement of a structure closer to the front
property line than permitted by code creates a sense of crowding on the public right -of-
way. The applicant could construct a smaller detached garage that complies with city
code. Additionally, shortening the driveway would reduce the amount of off - street
parking for the property and place parked vehicles closer to the street.
b. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical
difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the
property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this
Chapter. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct
sunlight for solar energy systems.
Finding: There are no practical difficulties. The property owner does not propose to use
the property in a reasonable manner. Placement of the accessory structure closer to the
public right -of -way would create a sense of crowding on the public right -of -way and
would shorten the driveway, reducing the amount of off -street parking.
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
Finding: While the construction of an accessory structure would increase the value of
the property, a second garage for storage is the primary consideration.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by
the landowner.
Finding: There is nothing unique about the property that creates the need for a variance.
While the property is shorter in depth in this location than the standard lot within Carver
Beach (73.95 feet vs. 100 feet), the applicant could still construct a detached garage that
complies with city ordinance.
e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Finding: This variance would permit construction of a structure closer to the property
line than permitted for the majority of new construction in this area. The garage would
tend to crowd the public street and not provide the off -street parking relief which the
applicant wants.
f. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota
Statutes Section 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this Chapter.
Finding: While the structure would be built into the hill, this criterion does not apply.
5. The planning report #2013 -22, dated November 5, 2013, prepared by Robert Generous, et al,
is incorporated herein.
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DECISION
The Board of Appeals and Adjustments denies the front yard variance request to construct
a detached garage 18 feet from the front property line.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments this 5th day of
November, 2013.
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Chairman
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard — P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 — (952) 227 -1100
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
Planning Case
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
OCi 0 4 2013
CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT
Property Own pr Name and Address:
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NOTE: Consultation with City staff is required prior to submittal, including review of development
plans
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Interim Use Permit (IUP)
Non - conforming Use Permit
Planned Unit Development`
Rezoning
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
Site Plan Review (SPR)*
Subdivision*
Temporary Sales Permit
Vacation of Right -of- Way /Easements (VAC)
(Additional recording fees may apply)
Variance (VAR)
Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP)
Zoning Appeal
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Notification Sign — $200
(City to install and remove)
X Escrow for Filing Fees /Attorney Cost"
- $50 CUP /SPRNACNAR/WAP /Metes & Bounds
- $450 Minor SUBS
TOTAL FEE $ 6� `" PA 6r— $6 �'
An additional fee of $3.00 per address within the public hearing notification area will be invoiced to the
prior to the public hearing.
*Five (5) full -size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8'/:" X 11" reduced
copy for each plan sheet along with a digital copy in TIFF -Group 4 ( *.tif) format.
* *Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for
each application.
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LOCATION:
TOTALACREAGE:
WETLANDS PRESENT: YES X NO
PRESENT ZONING: 6F
REQUESTED ZONING: 95F
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION:
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION
REASON FOR REQUEST:
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FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW: Include number of existing employees: and new employees:
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 application, you should confer with the
Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for 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. 1 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
my knowledge.
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October 1, 2013
We are requesting a variance for the front yard setback for our proposed garage since the requested size will not fit
on our property due to the front and rear yard setbacks. Both are 30' and our lot is only 75' deep. We are reauestine
a front yard setback of 18' to accommodate a garage of 27' x 24'.
Thank you, Lisa and Pete
May 1, 2012
I am requesting a variance on my property to add a driveway and garage.
BACKGROUND
I have 2 parcels of property with 3 PID numbers and I have completed the required forms with Carver County to have the parcels
combined into one parcel with one PID number. This will be completed in November according to the County.
My property does have a driveway but it is very steep, so steep that it is non conforming with the current slope requirements in the
city code. In the winter, vehicles cannot be parked on the driveway because they can and have slid down off the driveway onto
Lotus Trail. It is a real safety issue for my guests and visitors.
Expanding the existing driveway into the adjacent is impractical because the surrounding area also too steep and hilly and would
be extremely expensive to do.
The area where I want to have an additional driveway and garage has very little slope and would be in harmony with the lots on
either side next to my property and would not alter the essential character of the area.
The new driveway would be 24 feet wide and 40 feet long from the edge of the street. The slope of the driveway would be less
than 8 %. The garage footprint would be 27 feet by 24 feet. This is an additional 1,635 of hardcover. Our total hardcover would
then be 4,023 sq. ft. Our max hardcover allowable is 4,964.
It should be noted that in our neighborhood there are homes that have 2 driveways, graveled traffic areas in the right of way and
blacktopped parking areas in front of their homes in the right of way.
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October 1, 2012
Board of Appeals and Adjustments;
My name is Stan Cronister and 1 reside 6730 Lotus Trail, next door to Lisa and Pete on the
north side.15eyvzY
In February of 1983, 1 received approval from the Board of Appeals and Adjustments and
the City Council on my January of 1983 request for a variance for setback requirements for
the construction of a garage on my property. The setbacks that were approved included an
8.75 foot side yard setback and an 18 foot front yard and 2 foot accessory structure
setback.
I fully support Lisa and Pete's request for an 18 front yard setback. They will be building a
very attractive garage that will have the same front yard setback as mine. It will improve
the lot, alleviate parking issues and will add more value to the area.
Kinoiy,
Stanley R. ronister
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STANLEY R. CRONISTER
6730 Lotus Trail
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(612)474 -3020
January 21, 1983
Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals
City of Chanhassen
690 Colter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Board Members:
I would like to apply for a variance to set back requirements
in the zoning ordinance at my location, 6730 Lotus Trail,
Chanhassen, Minnesota.
I have what I feel is a parking area at this location. The
building official from the City has indicated that he feels
this structure constitutes a garage. At this time a back
wall of this structure is caving in and I would like to take
steps to alleviate the concern of my neighbors and the City of
Chanhassen.
I would also like a building permit to complete a garage at
this location. I need a variance for the construction as
this is the only possible area I have for off road parking.
I have received permission from my neighbors, the Oiens, to
have a garage wall as close as 6" to their property Lot #2013
(see enclosed). The garage will be on my Lot 2012. My contrac-
tor, Design Concept Construction Limited of Excelsior will be
forwarding to you plans for the above mentioned garage.
I travel a great deal but I would be available to meet with the
Board on February 3rd in the evening, or February 4th or February
7th.
Thank you for your reviewing of this matter.
Kindest regards,
Stanley R. Cronister
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February 8, 1983
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. SOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900
Mr. Stanley Cronister
6730 Lotus Trail
Chanhassen, %N 55317
Dear Mr. Cronister:
This is to formally notify you that the City Council acted to
approve the 8.75 foot side yard, 18 foot front yard and 2 foot
accessory structure setback variance as requested in Planning
Case 83 -1 Variance with the following conditions:
1. That the garage to be constructed be done in accordance with
the pitched roof plan as shown in Design Concept Construction
Limited drawing, dated received Chanhassen Community
Development Dept., January 26, 1983.
2. That storm water gutters be placed along the south side of
the roof to prevent drainage problems for the property to the
south, and
3. That you deliver to the City a letter indicating your
acknowledgement of potential drainage problems in the area
due to slope conditions and that the City is held harmless of
damage caused by drainage to the proposed structure.
Concerning the issuance of a building permit, you should be in
contact with Building Official, George Donnelly. If you have any
other questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Sincerely,
Bob Waibel
City Planner
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George Donnelly
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING CASE NO. 2013-22
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a
public hearing on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in
Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a 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
A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review on the City's web
site at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us /2013 -22 or at City Hall during regular business hours. All
interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to
this proposal.
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
Email: b¢enerousna.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Phone: 952- 227 -1131
(Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on October 24, 2013)
SCANNED
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
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COUNTY OF CARVER )
I, Karen J. Engelhardt, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes that she is and was on
October 24, 2013, the duly qualified and acting Deputy Clerk of the City of Chanhassen,
Minnesota; that on said date she caused to be mailed a copy of the attached notice of Public
Hearing for a Setback Variance to 6780 Lotus Trail — Planning Case 2013 -22 to the persons
named on attached Exhibit "A ", by enclosing a copy of said notice in an envelope addressed to
such owner, and depositing the envelopes addressed to all such owners in the United States mail
with postage fully prepaid thereon; that the names and addresses of such owners were those
appearing as such by the records of the County Treasurer, Carver County, Minnesota, and by
other appropriate records.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this day of d e>be r , 2013.
Notary Public
F5fix` KIM T. MEUWISSEN
1 !a Pu "� �9 My Commleslon Expires Jen 31 2015
Notice of Public Hearing
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Date & Time:
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. This hearing may
not start until later in the evening, depending on the order of the agenda.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd.
Request for a variance from Section 20-615 of the Chanhassen
Proposal:
City Code to construct a detached garage on property zoned
Residential Sin le Famil RSF
Applicant:
Peter Rocheford /Lisa Thompson
Property
6780 Lotus Trail
Location:
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood
about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the
What Happens
public hearing through the following steps:
at the Meeting:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the project.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us /2013 -22. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact Robert Generous
Questions &
by email at boenerous(fti.chanhassen.mn.us or by phone at
Comments:
952- 227 -1132. 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. The
staff report for this item will be available online on the
project web site listed above the Thursday prior to the
Planning Commission meeting.
City Review Procedure:
• Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Wetland Alterations,
Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the
Planning Commission. City ordinances require all property within 500 feet of the subject site to be notified of the
application in writing. Any interested party is invited to attend the meeting.
• Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation.
These reports are available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of
the report and a recommendation. The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of
the hearing process. The Commission will close the public hearing and discuss the item and make a
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple majority vote of the
City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to commercial /industrial.
• Minnesota State Statute 519.99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant
waives this standard. Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any
person wishing to follow an item through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its
status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
• A neighborhood spokesperson /representative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers
are encouraged to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the
project with any interested person(s).
• Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and
any correspondence regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. If you wish to have
something to be included in the report, please contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification.
Notice of Public Hearing
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Date & Time:
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. This hearing may
not start until later in the evening, depending on the order of the agenda.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd.
Request for a variance from Section 20-615 of the Chanhassen
Proposal:
City Code to construct a detached garage on property zoned
Residential Single Family RSF
Applicant:
Peter Rocheford /Lisa Thompson
Property
6780 Lotus Trail
Location:
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood
about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the
What Happens
public hearing through the following steps:
at the Meeting:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the project
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us /2013 -22. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact Robert Generous
Questions &
by email at benerous( ci.chanhassen.mmus or by phone at
Comments:
952- 227 -1132. 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. The
staff report for this item will be available online on the
project web site listed above the Thursday prior to the
Planning Commission meeting.
City Review Procedure:
• Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Welland Alterations,
Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the
Planning Commission. City ordinances require all property within 500 feet of the subject site to be notified of the
application in writing. Any interested party is invited to attend the meeting.
• Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation.
These reports are available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of
the report and a recommendation. The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of
the hearing process. The Commission will close the public hearing and discuss the item and make a
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple majority vote of the
City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to commercial /industrial.
• Minnesota State Statute 519.99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant
waives this standard. Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any
person wishing to follow an item through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its
status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
• A neighborhood spokesperson /representative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers
are encouraged to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the
project with any interested person(s).
• Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and
any correspondence regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. If you wish to have
something to be included in the report, please contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification.
BRIAN J TIMM BRUCE & CHARLENE BURRINGTON BRUCE ROBERT JOHANSSON
6860 LOTUS TRL 6869 YUMA DR 6701 MOHAWK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9559 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9554 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9431
CARVER BEACH PROPERTIES CHRISTIAN SVENSGAARD CHRISTOPHER MARK KORN
332 2ND ST 795 CARVER BEACH RD 739 CARVER BEACH RD
EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 -1806 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422
DAVID W WORKMAN DENNIS D KRUMSIEG GARY T & BEVERLY C FOSTER
745 CARVER BEACH RD 760 CREE DR 710 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9464 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422
GERALYN J HAYDEN GERMAN D SEGURA -GOMEZ GREGORY J CARLSON
749 CARVER BEACH RD 750 CARVER BEACH RD 760 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422
JACOB D & ELIZABETH G WOESE JANICE MARIE HAZELTON JEFFERY A KING
777 CARVER BEACH RD 740 CARVER BEACH RD 767 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422
JEROME P NORTHRUP JESSICA URBICK JOHNSON - REILAND BUILDERS &
26640 DREXEL AVE 746 CARVER BEACH RD REM
NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071 -8835 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 11300 CANBY AVE
FARIBAULT, MN 55021 -7252
JONAS C & EMILY S STARITA KIRSTEN ANNE PAULY LARRY L & MARY E BARRETT
6728 LOTUS TRL 751 CARVER BEACH RD 6741 HOPI RD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -8573 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9427
LISA THOMPSON MARIE A LAMERE MARTIN P & AMY E JENSEN
6780 LOTUS TRL 6859 YUMA DR 770 CREE DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -8573 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9554 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9464
MICHAEL F & BARBARA A COYLE MIKE BUENTING PAUL L VELTKAMP
757 CARVER BEACH RD 6800 RINGO DR 592 W MUSKEGON AVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9558 MUSKEGON, MI 49440 -1345
ROBERT JOHN MOORE STACY L ENGER STANLEY ROBERT CRONISTER
6839 YUMA DR 790 CARVER BEACH RD 6730 LOTUS TRL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9554 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -8573
STATE OF MINNESOTA IN TRUST TRICIA L NOWLING WESLEY WALTER WESTERMANN
600 4TH ST E 6829 YUMA DR 710 PONDEROSA DR
CHASKA, MN 55318 -2102 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9541 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9419
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF CARVER )
I, Karen J. Engelhardt, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes that she is and was on
October 29, 2013, the duly qualified and acting Deputy Clerk of the City of Chanhassen,
Minnesota; that on said date she caused to be mailed a copy of the attached notice of TIME
CORRECTION for Public Hearing for a Setback Variance to 6780 Lotus Trail — Planning
Case 2013 -22 to the persons named on attached Exhibit "A ", by enclosing a copy of said notice
in an envelope addressed to such owner, and depositing the envelopes addressed to all such
owners in the United States mail with postage fully prepaid thereon; that the names and addresses
of such owners were those appearing as such by the records of the County Treasurer, Carver
County, Minnesota, and by other appropriate records.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this. ay of () in 2013.
Ail
- 4 Notary Ab lic
K n J. E gelh dt, D uty Clerk
KIM T. MEUWISSEN
s Notary Public- Minnesota
My Commission Expires Jan 31, 2015
Notice of Public Hearing -TIME CORRECTION
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Date & Time:
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 2013 at 8:00 P.M. This hearing
may not start until later in the evening, depending on the order of the agenda.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd.
Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd.
Request for a variance from Section 20 -615 of the Chanhassen
Proposal:
City Code to construct a detached garage on property zoned
City Code to construct a detached garage on property zoned
Residential Single amil RSF
Applicant:
Peter Rocheford /Lisa Thompson
Property
6780 Lotus Trail
Location:
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood
about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the
about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the
public hearing through the following steps:
What Happens
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
at the Meeting:
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the project.
the project.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit
If you want to, see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us /2013 -22. If you wish to talk to
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us /2013 -22. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact Robert Generous
Questions &
by email at bgenerous(cDci.chanhassen.mn.us or by phone at
by email at boenerous(cbci.chanhassen.mn.us or by phone at
952- 227 -1132. If you choose to submit written comments, it is
Comments:
helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the
helpful to have one copy to the department in advance of the
meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission. The
meeting. Staff will provide copies to the Commission. The
staff report for this item will be available online on the
staff report for this item will be available online on the
project web site listed above the Thursday prior to the
project web site listed above the Thursday prior to the
Planning Commission meeting.
City Review Procedure:
• Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Wetland Alterations,
Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the
Planning Commission. City ordinances require all property within 500 feet of the subject site to be notified of the
application in writing. Any interested party is invited to attend the meeting.
• Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation.
These reports are available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of
the report and a recommendation. The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of
the hearing process. The Commission will close the public hearing and discuss the item and make a
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple majority vote of the
City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to commercial /industrial.
• Minnesota State Statute 519.99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant
waives this standard. Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any
person wishing to follow an item through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its
status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
• A neighborhood spokesperson /representative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers
are encouraged to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the
project with any interested person(s).
• Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and
any correspondence regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. If you wish to have
something to be included in the report, please contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification.
Notice of Public Hearing —TIME CORRECTION
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Date & Time:
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 2013 at 8:00 O.M. This hearing
may not start until later in the evening, depending on the order of the agenda.
Location:
City Hall
Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd.
Request for a variance from Section 20-615 of the Chanhassen
Proposal:
City Code to construct a detached garage on property zoned
Residential Single Family RSF
Applicant:
Peter Rocheford /Lisa Thompson
Property
6780 Lotus Trail
Location:
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood
about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the
W
W
What Happens
public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
the Meeting:
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the project.
If you want to, see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us /2013 -22. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact Robert Generous
Questions &
by email at boenerous(cbci.chanhassen.mn.us or by phone at
Comments:
952 - 227 -1132. 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. The
staff report for this item will be available online on the
project web site listed above the Thursday prior to the
Planning Commission meeting.
City Review Procedure:
• Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Wetland Alterations,
Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the
Planning Commission. City ordinances require all property within 500 feel of the subject site to be notified of the
application in writing. Any interested party is invited to attend the meeting.
• Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation.
These reports are available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of
the report and a recommendation. The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of
the hearing process. The Commission will close the public hearing and discuss the item and make a
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may reverse, affirm or modify wholly or partly the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple majority vote of the
City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to commercial /industrial.
• Minnesota State Statute 519.99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant
waives this standard. Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete. Any
person wishing to follow an item through the process should check with the Planning Department regarding its
status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
• A neighborhood spokesperson /representative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers
are encouraged to meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the
project with any interested person(s).
• Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and
any correspondence regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. If you wish to have
something to be included in the report, please contact the Planning Staff person named on the notification.
BRIAN J TIMM BRUCE & CHARLENE BURRINGTON BRUCE ROBERT JOHANSSON
6860 LOTUS TRL 6869 YUMA DR 6701 MOHAWK DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9559 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9554 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -943'
CARVER BEACH PROPERTIES CHRISTIAN SVENSGAARD CHRISTOPHER MARK KORN
332 2ND ST 795 CARVER BEACH RD 739 CARVER BEACH RD
EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 -1806 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422
DAVID W WORKMAN DENNIS D KRUMSIEG GARY T & BEVERLY C FOSTER
745 CARVER BEACH RD 760 CREE DR 710 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9464 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422
GERALYN J HAYDEN GERMAN D SEGURA -GOMEZ GREGORY J CARLSON
749 CARVER BEACH RD 750 CARVER BEACH RD 760 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422
JACOB D & ELIZABETH G WOESE JANICE MARIE HAZELTON JEFFERY A KING
777 CARVER BEACH RD 740 CARVER BEACH RD 767 CARVER BEACH RD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422
JEROME P NORTHRUP JESSICA URBICK JOHNSON - REILAND BUILDERS &
26640 DREXEL AVE 746 CARVER BEACH RD REM
NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071 -8835 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 11300 CANBY AVE
FARIBAULT, MN 55021 -7252
JONAS C & EMILY S STARITA KIRSTEN ANNE PAULY LARRY L & MARY E BARRETT
6728 LOTUS TRL 751 CARVER BEACH RD 6741 HOPI RD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -8573 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9427
LISA THOMPSON MARIE A LAMERE MARTIN P & AMY E JENSEN
6780 LOTUS TRL 6859 YUMA DR 770 CREE DR
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -8573 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9554 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9464
MICHAEL F & BARBARA A COYLE MIKE BUENTING PAUL L VELTKAMP
757 CARVER BEACH RD 6800 RINGO DR 592 W MUSKEGON AVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9558 MUSKEGON, MI 49440 -1345
ROBERT JOHN MOORE STACY L ENGER STANLEY ROBERT CRONISTER
6839 YUMA DR 790 CARVER BEACH RD 6730 LOTUS TRL
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9554 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9422 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -8573
STATE OF MINNESOTA IN TRUST TRICIA L NOWLING WESLEY WALTER WESTERMANN
600 4TH ST E 6829 YUMA DR 710 PONDEROSA DR
CHASKA, MN 55318 -2102 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9541 CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 -9419