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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
REVIEW DEADLINE: February 28, 2005
CASE #: 04-37
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STAFF REPORT
PROPOSAL: Amendment to Conditional Use Permit (CUP #75-2) to eliminate horsepower
restriction at Boat Access #1 in Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, located west of
Highway 41, north of Ches- Mar Farm Road and east of Lake Minnewashta.
LOCATION: 6731 Hazeltine Blvd.
Excelsior, MN 55311
APPLICANT: Carver County Parks
11360 Highway 212
P.O. Box 330
Cologne, MN 55322
PRESENT ZONING: RR, Rural Residential District
2020 LAND USE PLAN: Parks/Open Space
ACREAGE: 340 acres
DENSITY: N/ A
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Carver County Parks is seeking an amendment to their conditional
use permit (CUP #75-2) to eliminate the horsepower restriction at Boat Access #1 in Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park.
Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING: The City's discretion in approving
or denying a conditional use permit is limited to whether or not the proposed conditional use permit
meets the standards outlined in the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance. If it meets these
standards, the City must approve the conditional use permit. This is a quasi-judicial decision.
Location Map
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 75-2
City of Chanhassen
Planning Case No. 04-37
Minnewashta Regional Park
Conditional Use Permit Amendment - Planning Case No. 04-37
February 1, 2005
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PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
Carver County Parks is seeking an amendment to their conditional use permit (CUP #75-2) to
eliminate the horsepower restriction at Boat Access #1 located in Lake Minnewashta Regional
Park. The park is located west of Highway 41 on the eastern shore of Lake Minnewashta. The
CUP prohibits the launching of boats with motor sizes greater than 10 horsepower from Access
#1.
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BACKGROUND
On November 21, 1977, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit #75-2 for Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park including the following conditions:
4.01. Review and Approval.
Detailed development plans within the proposed park shall be submitted to the City for
review and comment prior to approval by the County. It is not contemplated that the City
shall have approval authority over detailed development plans so long as they are
consistent in scope and capacities with the Master Plan, except for appropriate
development standards which may be applied to development generally within the City.
Minnewashta Regional Park
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February 1, 2005
Page 3
Any development plans not consistent in scope and capacities with the Master Plan shall
require an amended conditional use permit.
6.04. Lake Access.
Access to Lake Minnewashta through the park shall be limited to non-motorized boats or
fishing boats of fifteen (15) horsepower or less.
Originally, the park had only one access located at Little Minne Bay (Boat Access #1). This
access consisted of 30 car/trailer spaces and restricted access allowing boat motors of 15
horsepower or less.
During review of the Minnewashta Regional Park Master Plan in 1982, the Metropolitan Council
noted that the 15 horsepower motor restriction placed by the City of Chanhassen on the public
access in the park was discriminatory in nature. Furthermore, it was inconsistent with the
"Cooperative Program in Providing Public Access Sites on Metropolitan Area Lakes" which was
prepared by the Metropolitan Council, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR),
and the State Planning Agency. The Metropolitan Council stated they would withhold grants for
the City and park until the 15 horsepower restriction was removed.
As a result, staff worked out a compromise that would satisfy DNR & Metropolitan Council
standards while still protecting the environmentally sensitive Little Minne Bay. On September
12, 1983, the City Council approved the amendment to Conditional Use Permit #75-2 for Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park including the following change to 6.04:
6.04. Lake Access.
A watercraft access to Lake Minnewashta through the Park has been provided in the area
so designated as boat access on the Detailed Development Plan of the 1982 Park Master
Plan Update. Said access (Boat Access #1) is to be limited for launch of watercraft of ten
(10) horsepower or less and have a capacity of 10 car/trailer spaces. An additional access
(Boat Access #2) without horsepower restrictions having a capacity for 25 carltrailer
spaces shall be developed and located in accordance with the plan titled "Lake
Minnewashta Park 2nd Access" marked Official Copy.
In 1983 there was a public access on the western shore of Lake Minnewashta adjacent to Leach's
Resort (since replaced by residential development). The decision was made to close this public
access at the time the newly created Boat Access #2 in Lake Minnewashta Regional Park would
open.
ANALYSIS
In 1974-1975, when the plans for Lake Minnewashta Regional Park were first being considered,
the City was concerned about the possible effects a public access could have on Little Minne Bay
given the shallow and narrow nature of the channel connecting Little Minne Bay to Lake
Minnewashta. During dry, low water level conditions this channel becomes extremely shallow.
It was thought that boat motors with higher horsepower and larger hulls could negatively impact
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February 1, 2005
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the channel floor. Attached is an aerial photograph created by Mark Hurd Mapping Co. in 1945
showing Lake Minnewashta and Little Minne Bay during extremely dry conditions. Notice the
channel is completely void of water. Also attached is an article developed by the Minnesota
Lakes Association that describes the possible impacts of motorized watercraft on the lake
environment.
The DNR approved the establishment of slow-no wake surface zoning within 100 feet of shore,
in designated areas, in Little Minne Bay and Lake Minnewashta. In a letter written to the City,
stamped "Received September 29,2004", Carver County Parks states:
· The "No Wake" restriction eliminates the need for a horsepower restriction in Little
Minne Bay.
· It is not reasonable to enforce a horsepower restriction and keep track of boaters coming
and going from two boat accesses and their motor sizes.
Carver County also stated that it is difficult for park users to launch their boats from Boat Access
#2. The difficulty with launching at access #2 is due to the shallowness of the area, especially
during dry conditions, and because it is unprotected from high winds coming off the lake. Staff
agrees that the slow-no wake surface zoning makes the need for a horsepower restriction
obsolete. However, staff is concerned that eventually there will be a need for drudging in order
to maintain access through the channel between Little Minne Bay and Lake Minnewashta due to
vegetative growth and shallow depth in that area. Therefore, Carver County Parks must contact
the DNR to obtain proper approvals and permits before drudging may occur. Staff also
contacted the following Minnesota DNR staff members requesting comment:
Kim EI verum
Julie Ekman
Wayne Barstad
Daryl Ellison
Boat & Water Safety Coordinator
Area Hydrologist-West Metro, Central Region 3
Regional Environmental Assessment Ecologist
Area Supervisor for Fisheries
None had any issues with the elimination of the horsepower restriction at Boat Access #1 in Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park; however, Mr. Ellison stated that there are lots of water lilies and
other quality emergent and submergent vegetation in this bay that should be protected with a
"no-wake" zone restriction.
Carver County Parks' "Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Master Plan", which was updated in
October 2002 and has not been approved by the City of Chanhassen, lays out plans to make Boat
Access #1 the sole boat launch in the park. It is Carver County's intention to eventually close
Boat Access #2 and expand Boat Access #1 infrastructure to accommodate 35 trailer parking
spaces and 20 regular vehicle parking spaces.
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On January 13,2005, Carver County held a public information meeting regarding the proposed
amendment. Notice of this meeting was mailed to all Lake Minnewashta property owners and
was also posted in the Chanhassen Villager. Five lake residents attended the meeting, none of
which opposed the lifting of the horsepower restriction.
Staff supports the amendment of Conditional Use Permit 75-2 to eliminate the horsepower
restriction at Boat Access #1 in Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. In regards to the proposed
future intensification of Boat Access #1, the City must critically analyze the impact of such
intensified use on Little Minne Bay before considering approval of such plans.
The following changes will be made to Section 6.04 of Conditional Use Permit No. 75-2:
6.04. Lake Access.
A watercraft access to Lake Minnewashta through the Park has been provided in the area so
designated as boat access on the Detailed Development Plan of the 1982 Park Master Plan
Update. Said access is to be limited for laUl'WR of v¡aærcraft of ten (10) horsepO':,'Cf or less
surface zoned "Slow - No Wake" with signage at the launch site and in Little Mione Bay
and have a capacity of 10 car/trailer spaces. An additional access without horsepower
restrictions having a capacity for 25 car/trailer spaces shall be developed and located in
accordance with the plan titled "Lake Minnewashta Park 2nd Access" marked Official Copy."
Minnewashta Regional Park
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February 1,2005
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RECOMMENDA TION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
''The Planning Commission recommends approval of the amendment to Conditional Use Permit 75-
2, Section 6.04 Lake Access, based on the findings of fact with the following condition:
1. Carver County Parks shall contact the Department of Natural Resources before proceeding
with drudging of the Little Minne Bay channel.
Section 6.04 of Conditional Use Permit 75-2 shall be amended to read:
6.05. Lake Access.
A watercraft access to Lake Minnewashta through the Park has been provided in the area so
designated as boat access on the Detailed Development Plan of the 1982 Park Master Plan
Update. Said access is to be surface zoned "Slow - No Wake" with signage at the launch site
and in Little Minne Bay and have a capacity of 10 car/trailer spaces. An additional access having
a capacity for 25 car/trailer spaces shall be developed and located in accordance with the plan
titled "Lake Minnewashta Park 2nd Access" marked Official Copy."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Findings of Fact.
2. Application.
3. Letter from Carver County to City of Chanhassen stamped "Received September 29,2004."
4. Conditional Use Permit 75-2.
5. Memo from City Manager Don Ashworth to Mayor and City Council dated September 12, 1983.
6. Report of the Lake Minnewashta Study Committee dated June 1983.
7. Planning Commission Minutes dated August 24, 1983.
8. Amended Conditional Use Permit 75-2.
9. Minnesota Lakes Association Reporter article, ''The Impacts of Motorized Watercraft on the
Lake Environment."
10. Carver County Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Master Plan excerpt (October 2002).
11. Public Hearing Notice and Affidavit of Mailing.
12. Aelial Photograph of Lake Minnewashta and Little Minne Bay, circa 1945.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND ACTION
INRE:
Application of Carver County Parks for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit
(CUP #75-2) to eliminate horsepower restriction at Boat Access #1 in Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park, west of Highway 41, north of Ches-Mar Farm Road and
east of Lake Minnewashta - Planning Case No. 04-37.
On February 1,2005, the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly
scheduled meeting to consider the application of Carver County Parks for an amendment to
Conditional Use Permit (CUP #75-2) to eliminate horsepower restriction at Boat Access #1
in Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, west of Highway 41, north of Ches-Mar Farm Road
and east of Lake Minnewashta. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the
proposed variance that was preceded by published and mailed notice. The Planning
Commission heard testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak and now makes
the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Rural Residential (RR).
2. The property is guided by the Land Use Plan for Park/Open Space.
3. The legal description of the property is: S 1Iz of NW 'Y4 of Section 4; S Yz of Section 4;
NE 1,4 of SE 1,4 of Section 5; N 1Iz of NW 1,4 of Section 9, Township 116, Range 023.
4. The Planning Commission shall recommend a conditional use permit and the council
shall issue such conditional use permits only if it finds that such use at the proposed
location:
a. Will not be detrimental to or damage the public health, safety, comfort, convenience
or general welfare of the neighborhood of the city.
b. Will be consistent with the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan and this
chapter.
c. Will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be compatible in
appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will
not change the essential character of that area.
d. Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighboring uses.
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e. Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including
streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and
sewer systems and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and
services provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the
proposed use.
f. Will not create excessive requirements for public facilities and services and will not
be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
g. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and condition of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare
because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors,
rodents, or trash.
h. Will have vehicular approaches to the property that do not create traffic congestion
or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares.
1. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic or
historic features of major significance.
J. Will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
k. Will not depreciate surrounding property values.
1. Will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in this article.
5. The planning report #04-37 conditional use permit amendment dated February 1,
2005, prepared by Josh Metzer, et al, is incorporated herein.
ACTION
The Chanhassen Planning Commission approves the amendment to Conditional Use
Permit (CUP #75-2) to eliminate horsepower restriction at Boat Access #1 in Lake Minnewashta
Regional Park.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission on this 1st day of February, 2005.
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
BY:
Planning Commission Chairperson
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
7700 MARKET BOULEV ARD
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
(952) 227-1100
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
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in~oiced to the applicant.
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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. I 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
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CARVER COUNTY PARKS
11360 Highway 212 West, PO Box 330
Cologne, MN 55322-0330
Phone (952) 466-5250 Fax (952) 466-5223
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Division ofPub1ic Works
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COUNTY
J 1360 Hwy. 212 West. PO Box 300
Cologne, MN 55322-0300
Phone (952) 466-5200
Fax (952) 466-5223
Kate Aanenson
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Blvd
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
REceIVED
SEP 2' 9 2004
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Dear Ms. Aanenson,
Earlier this summer we talked about the horsepower restriction listed in the Lake Minnewashta
Regional Park Conditional Use Permit issued by the City of Chanhassen. Since the inception of the
conditional use pennit the DNR has added ''No Wake" restrictions to the bay of Lake Minnewashta
where boat access #1 is located. The ''No Wake" restriction eliminates the need for a horsepower
restriction in the bay of Lake Minnewashta.
Additionally, the horsepower restriction is not manageable. Boaters come and go throughout the
day with varying motor sizes. A boater will choose one of two parking areas in the park based on
availability of a parking stall and not the size of motor. It is not reasonable to enforce a horsepower
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restriction and keep track of boaters coming and going from two boat accesses and their motor sizes.
For these reasons, Carver County Parks requests the conditional use pennit be amended to
eliminate the horsepower restriction at boat access # 1.
Enclosed is the proposed Amendment #1 for the Conditional Use Pennit for Lake Minnewashta
Regional Park
Please notifY me with any questions or concerns by October 15th, 2004.
. Klevan Schmitz
P / ks oordinator
r County Parks
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CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
:t CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT'
LAKE MINNEWASHTA REGIONAL PARK
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the City of
Chanhassen, hereinafter referred to as the City, and the Board of
Commissioners of Carver County, hereinafter referred to as th~
County;
WITNESSETH, That in the exercise of their powers pursuanttÖ law,
and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the
City and County recite and agree as follows:
Section 1.
Recitals.
1.01. State Law and City Zoning Ordinance. It is qcknowledged by
the parties hereto that under the provisions of M.S.§398.32, no
county park lands or waters may be acquired within the limits of any
city without the approval by resolution of the govering body of any
such city; and it is further acknowledged that under the provisions
of the City zoning ordinance, parks and recreational areas owned and
operated by governmental units may be allowed within residential
zoning districts only upon the securing of a conditional use permit
from the City.
1. 02. County Park Proposal. The County proposes the acquisition
of a regional county park to be located on the northeast shore of
Lake Minnewashta, designating said park as Lake Minnewashta Regional
Park (hereinafter referred to as the "park"), ~nd has made applica-
tion to the City for approval of said acquisition and the issuance
of a conditional use permit.
1.03. Lake MinnewashtaRegional Park Master Plan. Except as here-
inafter modified or otherwise provided,the Lake Minnewashta Regional
Park Master Plan as approved by the County Board of Commissioners by
resolution dated August i 1975, forms the conceptual basis of the
within conditional use permit for said County Regional Park. Said
Master Plan and approving County resolution are attached hereto as
Exhibits "A" and "B" respectivèly and incorporated herein by reference_
1.04. General Purpose. The purpose of this agreement is to set
forth the terms and conditions governing the approval by the City of
the parkland acquisition and the grant of the within conditional use
permit which are conditions precedent to land acquisition by the County
for the park.
Section 2.
Park Areas C and D
2.01. Master Plan. In reliance on action taken by the Metropolitan
Council of the Twin Cities and its Physical Development Committee,
whereby land area Parcels C and D were incorporated in and made a
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part of the Master Plan of the Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, here-
inafter referred to as the "Master Plan," the parties heretb '
acknowledge the necessity of the acquisition and development by the
County of land area Parcels C and, D east of State Trunk Highway #41
for utilization as a natural demonstration anéÌ study area.
2.02. Acquisition Funding. The parties hereto acknowledge that
Parcels C_and D are integral components of the MasterPlan and the
acquisition of said parcels is essential to the full development of
the regional park. In recognition thereof,' the parties mutually
agree to employ their best efforts, jointly or severally or in concert
with Independent School District No. 276, ,to seek funding as expedi-
tiously asposs·ible for the acquisition and development of said
Parcels C and D through grants from the state and federal goverpments
and the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities.
Section 3.
Schematic Plan.
3.01. Design Capacities. The design capacities as-set forth in
Section III, Schematic Plan, Of the Master Plan, and the Lake Minne-
washta Park Use Calculations of the Subcommittee for Master Planning
of the Lake Minnewashta Park, dated May 28, 1975, and attached hereto
as Exhibit "c" and incorporated herein by reference, shall constitute
the maximum development allowable in said proposed park.
Section 4.
Development Plans.
4.01. Review and Approval. Detailed development plans within the
proposed park shall be submittèCí'to 'the'CitYfòr-revIew'"áiia--còrttment..-
prior to approval by the County. Itis'not contemplated that the'
City shall have approval authority over the detailed development plans
so long as they are consistent in scope and capacities with the Master
Plan, except for appropriate development standards which may be
'<- applied to development generally within the City. Any development
plans not consistent in scope and capacities with the Master Plan
shall require an amended conditional use permit.
4.02. Trail Connection and Lake Lucy RöadExtension. Upon the
acquisition of land parcels Cand D, appropriate provisions will be
made to accommodate the connection of said parcels with the trail
system proposed by the City, and if necessary, to permit the extension
of Lake Lucy Road westerly to State Trunk Highway #41 over the extreme'
southern limits of Parcel C.
4.03. Development Schedule. The County does not propose any signi-'
ficant development of the park until funds are available through the
grant program of the Metropolitan Council. Between 1978 and 1982, the
development activities at the park are proposed to consist essentially
of establishing a land stewardship program, development of a primitive
lake public access facility, and use of the existing buildings as
either a nature center or museum and park employee residence.
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4.04. Land Stewardship Program. The land stewardship program will
consist principally of gradually phasing from cultivated land to turf
establishment on Parcel E, . establishing a tree nursery, beginning
prairie establishment on a portion of Parcel B, providing necessary
access control in terms of gate and fencing, controlling noxious
weeds, and to the extent feasible, controlling Dutch elm and oak
wilt disease~
Section 5.
Advisory Committee.-
5.01. Advisory Committee. The park is intended to fill the, regional
recreation needs of the Chaska, ChanhasseIi, and Victoria areas in
Carver County, which is generally described as Service Area I in the
County's Park and Open Space System Plan. In order to provide a means
of continuing review during the development and operating phases,
Carver County shall establish an Advisory Committee for Service Area 1.
This Advisory Committee shall consist of two representatives from
Chanhassen, one from Chaska, one from Victoria, and one from the County
Park Commission. The City representatives will be appointed by the
respective City Councils on an annual basis. The Advisory Committee,
shall review the County's development plan and make recommendations to
the Carver County Park Commission in regard to such plan. The Advisory
Committee shall also monitor park operations in a general way, and
shall make recommendations to the County Park Commission in'regard to
improvements in operating policies. The Advisory Committee members
shall also keep the City Councils of their respective cities informed
of their general activities. They shall also s$rve as the conduit of
concerns from their respective City Councils to the County. The
Advisory Committee snaIl be established at such time as the County
begins preparation of detailed development plans or at the request of
the City prior to that time.
Governing Ordinance, Policing, Fire Protection and Access.
Section 6.
6.01. County Park Ordinance. The Park Ordinance of the County, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "On, shall regulate the
use of the park. The City and the Advisory'Committee shall recommend
any appropriate amendments to the County Park Ordinance or regulatory
County Bbard Resolutions as the same maibe applicable to the park.
In addition, all County proposed park ordinance amendments or regulatcn;:-y
resolutions shall be reviewed by the Advisory Committee for its
recommendations and comments prior to enactment.
6.02. Policing. Policing of the park shall be the'responsibility of
the County through its Sheriff's Department at no cost to the City.
Any supplementary police services furnished by any future City police
department shall be performed only under the terms and conditions of
a mutual aid agreement between the City and the County.
6.03. Fire Protection and Emergency Services. Fire protection and
emergency rescue services necessitated by land-oriented incidents shall
be provided by the Fire Department of the City. Emergency rescue ser-
vices necessitated by water-oriented incidents' shall be provided by
County lifeguards or the County Sheriff's Water Patrol.
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6.04. Lake Access. Access to Lake Minnewashtathrough·tpe park
shall be limited to non-motorized boats or fishing boats of fifteen
(15) horsepower or less.
Roads, Water and Sanitary Sewer.Seniices.
Section 7.
7.01. Roads. All roads and trails within the park shall be con-
structed and maintained, including snow plowing, byihe County.
7.02. Water and Sanitary Sewer. Services. The County shall.provide
water and sanitary sewer systems through òn-sitefacilities approved
by the Minnesota State Board of Health and such other state regulatory
agencies having regulatory power thereof. Whèn availahle, said water
and sanitary sewer services shall be connected to the City facilities
at the expense of the County. . All connection charges, Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission sewer availability charges (SAC charges), and
sewer and water usage charges shall be paid· by the County to the City
at the reasonable and customary then prevailing City rates for.
comparable uses. Except for trunk water and sewer assessments payable
as provided in §8.0l hereof, sewer and water charges_will not be
based on a price structure which assumes a 211 dwelling unit develop-
ment, but rather will be based on a comparison of volumes generated by
similar residential, commercial, or institutional uses.
7.03. Water and Sanitary Sewer Easements.. The County shall provide,
consistent with applièable Metropolitan Council policies and the
grant contract for acquisition, of the Lake MinnewashtaRegional Park
between the County and Metropolitan Council, at no cost to the City,
such linear water and sewer easements as the City may deem necessary
to provide water and sanitary sewer services to the park.and contiguous
areas. Said easement alignments shall not be so located as·to materially
affect the character of the Park.
Section 8.
Assessments, Taxes, and Costs.
8.01. Outstanding Assessments. By resolution adopted October 20,
1975, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "E", the City.
levied a total of 211 trunk water and sewer unit assessments against
the properties to be acquired for the park. It is a condition to the
grant of the within conditional use permit that all of said assessments
be paid in full by the County immediately upon its acquisition of said
properties. Included within said payment shall be accrued interest
computed pursuant to M.S. §429.06l.
8.02. Tax Equivalents. In the event the Metropolitan Council of the
Twin Cities fails or declines to pay to the City tax equivalents
under M.S. §473.34l, it is agreed that said tax eqUivalents shall be
paid by the County to the City upon demand.
8.03. City Costs. The County agrees to reimburse the City promptly
upon invoicing therefor, all reasonable and customary costs incurred
by the City since the inception of the park concept through the con-
ditional use permit. Eligible costs shall consist of publication and
notification expenses, attorney fees, engineering fees, costs in
connection with the November 2, 1977 public hearing, and any other
reasonable outside direct costs to the City.
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Section 9.
General Provisions.
9.01. Indemnification. The County shall 'indemnify and hold the Cityl
harmless from liability on account of injury or damages to person or
property arising out of the operation of the park facilities_ In the
event legal action is brought against the City, either solely or
jointly with the County, on account of any such injury or damage, the
Coun ty, on notice to it by the City, shall defend' the City in any such,
action at the expense of the County. In the event of judgment against
the City in any such action, the County shall-pay such judgment and
all costs in connection therewith, and hold the City harmless therefrom
The County does nótagree to indemnify,. hold harmless, or defend any
action or pay any judgment arising from acts of officials, employees,
or agents of the City while in the park.
9.02. Non-Assignment. Neither-the within conditional use permit
nor the park contemplated hereunder shall be assigned or conveyed by
the County without the prior written consent of the City.
9.03. Standards Applicable. The City Council and its Planning Com-
mission have determined that in the grant of the within conditional
use permit, the standards of the Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance have been
met.
9.04. Execution. Each party warrants and affirms that the within
agreement was duly authorized by its respective governing body and
executed by its duly authorized officers pursuant to resolution duly
adopted, and each party shall file withfue other party a certified
copy of the resolution approving the execution of the within agree-
ment.
Executed this ~day of
Chanhassen. .
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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Attes~_j(",j Cl(L~BY MAYOR· .
City Clerk/Manager' '
Executed this 6th day of December
Commissioners of Carver County.
, 1977r by the Board of
BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS OF CARVER COUNTY
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Vice-Chairman
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County AUdit,;.
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Motion by Commissioner. " Aretz
CARVER COUNTY, MHfESOTA
Rèsolutioß No
Seconded by Commissioner.
Date
December 6, 1977
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Commissioner Aretz moved, seconded by Trende, to
approve the Conditional Use Permit. for the Lake Minriewashta
Regional Park, and authorize the vice-chairman to sign the
agreement with Chanhassen.
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Aretz
Trende
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Stote of Minnesota 1 ss. . . '
County of Corver í .,
Rilìhard L... War.tma(l appointed
I, Wi lUJl)(i4xJ5ilmel~er, uulyølè'4tld, qualified and acting Couilty Auditor for the County of Carver,Slote
of Minnesota, do hereby certify thol I have compared the foregøingcopy of a resolution wilh Ihe original
minutes· of the prouedings of the Board of' County Commissioners, Carver (ounly, Minnesota, at their session
held on the, ·6th day of- December 19..1L, now on file in my office, and have found the some to
be o true andcorreot copy thereof.
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Witness my hond and official seal at Choska, Minnesota, this 3~V j)f January> 1978
C'~_.P. (Ç2.~_
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CITY,DF
CHARSASSER
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(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager, Don Ashworth
DATE: September 12, 1983
SUBJ: Conditional Use Permit, "Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
(Formalize Previous Council Action)
The City Council action was list
ditional use permit by incorpor
Lake Minnewashta Boat Access St
the Council. II
ed that their conditional use
onal Park be amended. The
held by the Plann~ng
submitted to the City
ested. Four were minor.
politan Council to elimi-
ion for launching boats at
d considerable discussion
citizens committee to
, and to make recommen-
In August of 1982, Carver County
permit for the Lake Minnewashta
request was processed, public h
Commission, and their recommend
Council. Five changes were be'
The fifth, was a request from
nate the existing 15 horsepo
the Regional Park. That req
and the City Council acted
review the request, consid
dation.
On July 21, 1983, th
its recommendations
extensive and co
'attended by r
thrus t of tha
requirement
power and to
the Regional
udy Committee presented
e committee had been
Meetings were well
a area. The major
the horsepower
horse-
point in
Given the time that it expired from, Roger Knutson recommended
holding a new hearing. On August 17, the Planning Commission
held the second public hearing on this item. No public comments
were received. The Planning Commission acted to, endorse the
recommendation of the Lake Minnewashta Study Committee.
Mayor and council
September 12, 1983
P ag e 2
The recommendations of the Lake Minnewashta Study Committee have
been incorporated in the attached amended conditional use permit.
The permit also encompasses the four minor changes considered one
year ago. Recommendations of the Planning Commission, which do'
not relate to the conditional use permit itself, are recommended
to be approved - but not as a part of the conditional use permit.
Specifically, city staff should be instructed to physically close
the access adjacent to Leach's when the new access is completed and
to insure that the "no wake zone" is designated in accordance
with the new Water Surface Usage Ordinance. Regarding the boat
access policy, such should be considered by the Planning
Commission as a part of their current ordinance revisions.
Approval of the amended conditional use permit, as herein
attached, is recommended.
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Report Of TÌle
Lake Hinnewashta Study Committee
Jùne 1983
Members: Arnie Hed - Chair
Clark Horn
John Neveaux
Tom Herz
Pat Hurphy
Established: by City Council -. August 1982
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Char~: To study public access alternatives for Lake 1v1innewashta
Back9!ound:
1. City/County Conditional Use Permit for Lake Hinnewasht.a
Regional Park has 15 horseþower limit.
2. City's informal access adjacent to Leach's Resort is
unrestricted.
3~ Private access (Leach's) i& unrestricted.
4. DNR does not recognize any of these 3 accesses as meeting
their definition. Therefore, no fish management progrüms.
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5. Metro Council would not approve development master planar
future development funding for Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
with the 15 horsepower restriction. Also, affected City's park
grant consideration.
6. County applied for C.U~P. amendment deleting the is horsepower
restriction.
7. Park & Recreation Commission recommended approval.
8. Planning Commission recommended denial.
9. City Council established this committee to study alternatives.
Commi ttee v~ork:
. 1. Met with DNR & Metro Council representatives:
a. Neither DNR nor Metro Council will use their funds for
more shoreline when Regional Park has 2 miles.
b. DNR would b~ amenable to location other than the parK-if
they did not have to fund land acquisition.
Attachment #2
b8 permunentr- 01: aaequat:.e aesJ.gn, a~a -cr'< PdLl<;',L119 ùJ.Cc:1. '
cannot be f -ated from the 12<unchJ.nÿ., -~a by roadway.
à. Total of 32 to 37 parking spaces must be provided to meet
DNR· and Hetro Councilrequircments. Some ofthése spaces
could be assigned to the restricted access on Little
Minne.
2. Reviewed potential access axeas around lake:
a. Existing city acce.ss adjacent to Leach I s Resort:
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Developed plan for moving Minnewashta Parkway.
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Not economiçally viable.
* Residents object to currént use and long ter~usé as
access.
* Apparently unwilling sellers.
b. Leach's Resort:
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Development potential of land too valuable fo~ long
term use 'as access.
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Extremely expensive to acquire.
c. Island at south end of lake north of Hwy. 5:
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Safety problems with car/trailer access off and onto
Hwy. 5.
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Marginal in size and may require fill on island.
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Environmentally sensitive around island as spawning,
area.
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Fill required would make turn lanes expensive and
environmentally harmful. Permits for filling would be
difficult to obtain.
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Potentially expensive ànd difficult to acquire.
d. Existing neighborhood accesses (street extensions) located
in several subdivisions:
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Extremely disruptive to established neighborhoods.
* . Exp(~nsi ve and difficult to pro,,!ide parking. '
e. Lake Minnewashta Regional Park (3 þotential areas) :
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Little Minne is environmentally sensitive and should
not bè the principal.public boat entrance to the lake~
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