Letter from D. Carlson 10-15-04
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN. 55317
Attn: Planning Department
October 15th 2004
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Subdivision application for: Hidden Creek Meadows
This proposal for Hidden Creek Meadows has a long history of anticipation and
preparation by these four property owners and the developers. With the recent completion
and development of Hidden Creek Estates, they have joined together cooperatively to
facilitate the city of Chanhassen' s plans for its further expansion.
The city's vision for Pipewood Lane to someday reach Cartway Lane or 621ld Street West
wi]] with this projects approval be one step closer to reality. The redevelopment of this
approx. 1 9.24 acres ofJand is in keeping with the city and county's vision to eliminate
the ecological damage caused by the active we]]s, septic systems and hobby farm runoff.
These parcels are located on one of the county and cities most important water shed's.
Eífecting the lakes of Minnewashta, Virginia, Minnetonka and hence the Minnehaha
Creek water shed. With the approval of this subdivision plan the beneíìts can only
enhance the areas quality of living for mother-nature and its current and future residents.
The plans provide for improved storm water run 6fT co]]ection pOIi.dswith natural
purification before it contaminates the creek running from Lake Minnewashta to Virginia.
While creating 23 affordable residential building sites for residents of these adjoining
communities Chanhassen, Victoria, Shorewood and even Excelsior.
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Our application contains only one request for a variance which meets with District
Regulations and is compliant with ordinance standards. Variance to create Lot 13 Block 2
via a 30 ft. curb flag lot extension providing access a viable 54,700 SF parcel (over 3.5
times the minimum lot size) with 136 feet of right of way on highway seven. The
approval of this lot via the flag/neck provides for a quality use of this large parcel
eliminating the need for any access from Hwy 7, while creating an attractive westerly
oriented walkout building site.
We respectfu]]y thank you in advance for your time and thoughtful consideration for
approval for this subdivision plan.
Dean Carlson, President
D & G ofChanhassen, LLC.
7820 Terrey Pine Court
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
952-949-4715