CC Summary Minutes 10-11-04
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b. Resolution #2004-72: Approve Resolution Amending the 2004 MSA
Improvement Project Assessment Roll, Project 04-02.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to O.
VISITOR PRESENT A TIONS:
Mary Herschberger-Thun with the Community Education Board discussed Community
Education Day on October 14th and invited City Council members and the public to
attend a meeting being held at the Chanhassen Library in the Longfellow Room from
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Similar meetings will be held in other cities within the District 112
boundaries on the same day and time.
Judy Schmieg, 200 West 77th Street spoke about her intent on keeping the parcel of land
where the Goddard School is proposed, that the City keep that land as vacant parkland.
She asked for clarification on the status of the property, whether the City owns it or not
and if it can be resold at this time. She read quotes from old newspaper articles stating
this area of town would remain a park. Reiterating the fact that 160 signatures had been
collected in 2 days when they heard that all of a sudden the city had sold the land and 160
people don't know anything about it and don't want it sold. She asked what it will take
for the residents to keep this piece of property. Mayor Furlong asked the city manager to
provide historical background on this site. Judy Schmieg asked for clarification on a
citizen's rights to attend and speak at an ED A meeting and public notification. She
reiterated the question, what can the citizens do to keep this parcel as public parkland.
Dick Mingo, 7601 Great Plains Boulevard stated he was the gentleman who mailed the e-
mail to the City Council. Having been a resident of Chanhassen for 47 years and playing
baseball for the Chanhassen Red Birds for 4 years prior to that, and working for the
Minnesota Twins and traveling all over the upper Midwest, he's seen all the scenic little
parks and churches in small communities and would like to save the historic piece of
Chanhassen in old St. Hubert's church and the old village hall and a park along with that.
He had concern with the size of the building and parking on such a small parcel of land.
He also asked if there was a contingency of approval by the City Council on the purchase
agreement which could stop the project. He also expressed concern with the size and
location of the playgrounds. Tom Lentz, 404 Santa Fe Circle, who has lived there since
1969 stated he too was against development of this green area. He provided information
from the Carver County Herald, articles dating to 1989 and 1987 about the historical
significance of this area. He suggested that Chanhassen should have a preservation or
heritage commission that reviews proposals such as this. Mayor Furlong asked staff to
clarify the location of the brick plaza in old town square. Todd Gerhardt clarified the
location of the Pony/Pauly/Pryzmus buildings and that the businesses were sold under
threat of condemnation. Mr. Lentz continued to question the blocking of views of the
historic value of this area. Ron Roeser, 222 Chan View stated he was present to plead the
case to keep the property open, and read excerpts from the history book on Chanhassen.
Jack Atkins, 220 West 78th Street questioned the mailing that was sent out for the public
hearing and suggested in the future on any commercial development happening in
downtown, to extend the mailings to 2,500 feet. While he liked the concept of the
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Goddard School, he felt it belongs on a different piece of property in Chanhassen, such as
along Highway 5. Tom Lentz asked for further clarification if there was proper public
notification of the public hearing.
Sergeant Jim Olson and Chief Greg Geske provided an update on President Bush's visit
to Chanhassen on Saturday, October 9th from a security and safety standpoint.
Councilman Ayotte asked Sergeant Olson to explain what was learned from operation of
the EOC, Emergency Operations Center. Todd Gerhardt provided an update on vehicles
parked and EOC operations. Mayor Furlong thanked all the city, county, and volunteers
who helped to make the event so successful and a historic day for the City of
Chanhassen. Councilman Lundquist thanked the city and staff from his perspective as
being involved with President Bush's campaign and expressed the campaign's gratitude
for how well the event ran.
REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
8,068 SQUARE FOOT SCHOOL BUILDING; LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
INTERSECTION OF WEST 78TH STREET AND GREAT PLAINS BOULEVARD;
THE GODDARD SCHOOL, FRED RIESE.
Public Present:
Name
Address
Judy Schmieg
Joanne Meuwissen
Rick Engelhardt
Mel Kurvers
Julia Prinz
Thomas Lentz
Curt Robinson
Gladys Hanna
Ron Roeser
Franklin J. Kurvers
Rosemary & Dick Mingo
Jack Atkins
Brandy Geiger
Fred & Valaire Riese
David HeItner
200 West tih Street
201 West 77th Street
403 Santa Fe Trail
7240 Kurvers Point Road
408 Santa Fe Circle
404 Santa Fe Circle
202 West 77th Street
1321 Lake Drive West
222 Chan View
7220 Kurvers Point Road
7601 Great Plains Boulevard
220 West 78th Street
1016 W. 9th Avenue, King of Prussia, PA
9154 Sunnyvale Drive
7201 York Avenue So #1306, Edina
Kate provided background information on planning that had taken place reviewing the
historical preservation of this area of town. Councilman Ayotte asked for clarification on
the citing of the old village hall. She then presented the site plan and provided an update
on Planning Commission review. Councilman Labatt asked staff to clarify the zoning on
this parcel. Councilman Ayotte clarified where the old village hall would have to be
moved to meet historic preservation standards, study of this area's historical significance,
and questions regarding the traffic study review. Mayor Furlong asked staff to explain
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the public notification procedures used by the city, questions regarding the traffic study,
the height of the buildings that were previously at this location, the previous route of
Highway 101 through this property, parking requirements for the current use and future
use of the building, and signage. Specifically a requirement for no neon lighting.
Councilman Ayotte asked for further clarification on aesthetics of the building,
landscaping and the traffic study. Fred Riese, 9154 Sunnyvale Drive spoke as the
applicant, stressing their desire to maintain the historic quality of the site. He outlined all
the architectural detailing, landscaping and parking arrangements with the church and
Chamber of Commerce. After council discussion the following motion was made.
Councilman Lundquist moved, Councilman LabaU seconded that the City Council
approve Site Plan 04-32 for an 8,068 square foot building to house a school as shown
on the plans dated received September 3, 2004, subject to the following conditions:
1. Applicant shall preserve all existing trees south of the grading limits and outside of
the property lines. Any trees removed will be replaced at a rate of 2: 1 diameter
inches.
2. Applicant shall move the red maple shown in the southeastern corner of the site to a
location within the grading limits. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the
city.
3. Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies will have to be obtained including
but not limited to the MPCA and Watershed District.
4. Add detail sheet showing City Detail Plate Nos. 1002, 1006,2001,3101,3102,5201,
5203,5214 and 5300.
5. Sanitary sewer and water hookup charges are applicable for the new building. The
2004 trunk hookup charge is $1,458 for sanitary sewer and $2,814 for watermain.
Sanitary sewer and watermain hookup fees may be specially assessed against the
parcel at the time of building permit issuance. All of these charges are based on the
number of SAC units assigned by the Met Council.
6. Prior to building permit issuance, all plans must be signed by a professional civil
engineer registered in the state of Minnesota.
7. Any retaining wall over 4 feet in height must be designed by a Structural Engineer
registered in the State of Minnesota and require a permit from the Building
Department. A 4-foot safety fence must be included on top of the wall where
adjacent to a pedestrian walkway.
8. On the site plan, revise the handicap parking stall from 9-inch to 9-feet.
9. On the utility plan:
- Revise the sanitary sewer pipe class from SDR35 to SDR26.
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- Revise the watermain pipe from CL55 to CL52.
10. Show all existing easements on the plans.
11. Revise the plans to provide a minimum of 1.5 feet of elevation difference between the
FFE of the building and the emergency overflow elevations of the side yard areas.
12. Storm sewer sizing calculations for a lO-year storm event must be submitted prior to
building permit approval
13. Tree protection fencing must be installed around all trees in the construction zone that
will remain.
14. All roof top equipment shall be screened.
15. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the city and provide the
necessary financial securities.
16. Fire Marshal Conditions:
a. The building will be built to the 2000 International Fire Code as adopted by the
State of Minnesota not the NFP A 10 1 2000 Life Safety Code.
b. Builder must comply with the following Chanhassen Fire DepartmentlFire
Prevention policies (copies enclosed):
· 01-1990 regarding fire alarm systems
· 04-1991 regarding notes to be included on all site plans
· 07 -1991 regarding pre-fire plan drawings.
· 29-1992 regarding premise identification
· 36-1994 regarding proper water line sizing
· 40-1995 regarding fire protection systems
· 34-1993 regarding water service installation
c. The 4-inch ductal iron pipe as shown on page C4-1 should be no smaller than 6-
inch per NFPA 13 Sect. 9-1.3.
17. Building Official conditions:
a. The building is required to be protected by automatic fire extinguishing systems.
b. The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the
State of Minnesota.
c. The accessible parking spaces must be located on the shortest possible route to the
buildings served.
d. Roof drain piping must be air tested within 10 feet of the building.
e. Detailed occupancy related requirements will not be reviewed until complete
plans are submitted for a building permit.
f. The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as
soon as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
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18. The applicant must obtain a sign permit prior to erecting the signs on site. A detailed
sign plan incorporating the method of lighting, acceptable to staff should be provided
prior to requesting a sign permit. No neon or high intensity lighting will be allowed."
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to O.
The City Council took a short recess at this point.
REQUEST FOR A PRIVATE KENNEL PERMIT, 8561 FLAMINGO DRIVE,
LINDY & DENISE HOLLINGSWORTH.
Justin Miller presented the staff report on this item. Councilman Ayotte asked for
clarification on the permitting process and the number of kennel permits in the city.
Mayor Furlong asked for further clarification on the process and complaints received on
this permit application. Lindy and Denise Hollingsworth spoke as the applicants at 8561
Flamingo Drive asking that the council approve their permit application. Councilman
Labatt asked the applicants if their dogs had ever bitten anybody, to which they replied
no.
Councilman LabaU moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded that the City Council
approve the application for a private kennel permit at 8561 Flamingo Drive pending
registration of all animals listed on the application. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to O.
A WARD OF BIDS, COUNTRY OAKS NEIGHBORHOOD DRINAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Lori Haak presented the staff report on this item. Councilman Labatt clarified which
properties were involved in this project to ensure he did not have a conflict of interest
with his parent's property. Councilman Lundquist asked for clarification on which
properties will benefit from this project.
Resolution #2004-73: Councilman Ayotte moved, Councilman Lundquist seconded
to award the construction contract for the Country Oaks Drainage Improvement
Project SWMP 12-BB to Kusske Construction Company in the amount of
$18,450.00. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4
to O.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP, MOON
VALLEY.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report on this item. Councilman Labatt asked staff to
outline any risks to the city.
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