Approval Letter 3-22-04
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone 952.227.1100
Fax 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone 952.227.1180
Fax 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone 952.227.1160
Fax 952.2271170
Finance
Phone 952.227.1140
Fax 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone 952.227.1120
Fax 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone 952.227.1400
Fax 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone 952.227.1130
Fax 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone 952.227.1300
Fax 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone 952.227.1125
Fax 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
March 22, 2004
Tom and Jackie Johnson
3637 South Cedar Drive
Excelsior, MN 55331
Re: Variance, 3637 South Cedar Drive - Planning Case #04-07
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Johnson:
This letter is to confirm that on March 8,2004, the Chanhassen City Council approved
variances for a 19.3 foot front yard setback, a lakeshore setback to allow 4 feet to
connect the two decks, and variance from the impervious surface for the expansion of
the house at 3637 South Cedar Drive based on the findings of fact in the staff report and
subject to the following conditions:
1.
The impervious surface shall be reduced to less than the current
40 percent impervious surface. The driveway shall be removed and
re-vegetated as shown on the attached "Impervious Surface Reduction"
schematic to achieve a reduction in the impervious surface.
2.
Tree protection fencing must be installed prior to any work commencing
around all trees near the construction limits. Fencing shall remain in place until
all construction is completed.
3.
The applicant shall work with staff to provide a vegetative buffer between the
principal structure and Lake Minnewashta.
4.
Permits must be obtained before beginning construction, alterations and
demolition.
5.
The tower and other elements of the project, which are beyond the scope of
Chapter 9 of the Minnesota State Building Code, must be designed by a
licensed engineer.
You will still need to apply for a building permit prior to beginning construction on the
addition. Please contact the building department directly for information regarding the
building permit process at 952-227-1180. The variance shall become void within one
(1) year following the approval, March 8, 2005, unless a building permit has been
issued and construction begins on the home expansion. If you have any questions or
need additional information, please contact me at 952-227-1131.
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Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
The City 01 Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, Quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beau\itul parks. A great place to live, work, and play.