Application 3-18-05
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(952) 227-1100
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
MAR 1 8 2005
APPLICANT: The Pemtom Land Company
ADDRESS: 7597 Anagram Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
OWNER: E. Jerome and Linda C. Carlson
ADDRESS: 6950 Galpin Blvd.
Excelsior, MN 55331
TELEPHONE (Day Time) 952-937-0716
TELEPHONE: 952-474-4163
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment Temporary Sales Permit
Conditional Use Permit Vacation of Right-of-Way/Easements
Interim Use Permit X Variance $200
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Non-conforming Use Permit X Wetland Alteration Permit $275
Planned Unit Development* Zoning Appeal
X Rezoning $500 Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review Notification Sign
X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney CostU
X Site Plan Review* - $50 CUP/SPRNACNAR/WAPlMetes & Bounds
$500 + $195 = $695 - $400 Minor SUB $450
X Subdivision* $600 + $585 = $1185 TOTAL FEE $ 3,305
Mailing labets of all property owners within at least 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included
with the application -OR- the City can proYide this list (Carver County properties only) for an additional fee to be
invoiced to the applicant.
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Already ordered
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
*Twenty-six (26) full-size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8%" X 11" reduced copy for
each plan sheet.
**Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract.
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
PROJECT NAME: Lake Harrison
LOCATION: South of Lake Lucy Road off of Galpin Blvd.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
See Existing Conditions Sheet 1
TOTAL ACREAGE: 62.0 Acres
WETLANDS PRESENT: X YES NO
PRESENT ZONING: RR
REQUESTED ZONING: RSF
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION: Residential - Low Density
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION: Residential - Low Density
REASON FOR REQUEST:
Single Family Residential Development
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. 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
my knowledge.
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The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Thursday prior to the
meeting. If not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
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Pemtom Land Company
7597 ANAGRAM DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE. MINNESOTA 55344
(952) 937-0716 . FAX (952) 937-8635
TO: Honorable Mayor, Members of the Chanhassen City Council, Chairperson, Members
of the Planning Commission and Professional Staff
SUBJECT: Lake Harrison
DATE: March 17,2005
We are pleased to present to you a proposal for a new neighborhood of single family detached
custom homes on the Jerome and Linda Carlson property.
BACKGROUND:
The Carlson Property is located at 6950 Galpin Boulevard. The owners of the property are long
time Chanhassen residents. Mr. Carlson was one of the co-founders of Instant Web, Victory
Envelope, and United Mailing. He has been very active in the Chanhassen community for many
years including service as President and Board Member of the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce.
The property has many outstanding natural features. Through the years, the Carlson's have
developed trails and have created a sanctuary feeling on this unique property. Its dominant feature
is the large wetland area that meanders ftom Galpin Boulevard to Lake Lucy Road. A vintage 1918
windmill occupies the old farmstead site and can be seen from Galpin Boulevard. The Carlsons
constructed a beautiful soft contemporary home and swimming pool that occupies a rise
overlooking Lake Harrison. This home, pool, and windmill will remain as prominent features of the
property.
SITE DATA:
'I. Total site - 62.0 Acres
2. 39 Homesites Planned
3. Gross Density - .63 Homes Per Acre
4. Wetland Component - 20.9 Acres (Preliminary - to be verified in Spring)
SITE VISITATION:
Prior to the thorough site analysis conducted on this site to include a boundary survey, tree survey,
topographical analysis, and studies condue;i:ed by wetland scientists, numerous members of the "
Chanhassen City Staff were invited to tour the property to insure all elements necessary to prepare
this premiere property were factored into the planning process.
CITY ANALYSIS:
The City identified a need on this site for a neighborhood park as well as a strong need for a water
treatment facility. The City will present to the residents the needs analysis and function of these
two components at independent meetings. Plans for 10 single-family lots in the vicinity of these
two uses have been removed ftom the original concept plans on the east end of the property abutting
Galpin Boulevard.
Lake Harrison
March 17, 2005
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS:
As in keeping with the long history of our company, a neighborhood meeting was conducted on
March 10, 2005 at the Chanhassen Recreational Center. The concerns of the neighbors focused on
protecting the natural resources of this site, trees, traffic, size and location of the park and water
facility, and architectural diversity.
TREES:
Pemtom has a long history of employing landscape architects early in the site analysis process to
plan roads, utilities, and homesites. Tree preservation will be of ultimate concern. Where possible,
retaining walls will be used to control slopes and save additional trees. A generous landscape plan
will be implemented in the design process.
TRAFFIC:
To limit traffic in the Highover neighborhood, a ten lot cuI-de-sac will be added to the planned thru
road offHighover and only two lots are planned off a private street which will greatly limit traffic
in Highover. Both Lake Lucy Road and Galpin Boulevard are collector roads serving this site and
at the suggestion of the neighborhood and the Chanhassen City Staff, Lake Harrison Road will be
extended through the entire neighborhood to mitigate traffic going predominantly in one direction.
PARK AND WATER TREATMENT FACILITY:
All items of neighborhood concern with this item were deferred to the Chanhassen City Staff.
ARcmTECTURAL CONTROLS AND FEATURES:
A Declaration of Covenants will be contained in the final documents that will control house sizes
and incorporate custom designs on the elevations of every home. Innovative streetlights,
landscaping plans, and uniform mailboxes will be mandatory.
ARCHITECTURAL DIVERSITY:
In addition to the architectural control documents employed by the developer, we agree to study the
documents of Highover to insure strong home and architectural diversity on the site.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE:
In an effort to preserve the "sanctuary" like character of the property,~pproximately 30 acres of the
project will be dedicated to the public in the form of outlots for parks ånd open space, as well as
right-of-way for roads and sidewalks. In addition, we hope to carry this feeling over to the residents
by way of conservation covenants covering everything from wetlands to natural grass buffers. Over
fifty per cent of this new neighborhood will remain as open space.
WETLANDS:
There is an extensive amount of wetlands on the site and wetland impacts on site are inevitable.
The plan was designed to be sympathetic to the wetlands and minimize impacts as much as
possible. We are requesting waivers for reduced wetland buffers and setbacks in some portions of
the site. It is possible to mitigate for all the wetland removal on site, but it is very destructive to the
existing trees and we would like to explore the option of off site mitigation for this site.
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Lake Harrison
March 17, 2005
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DEVELOPER:
The Pemtom Land Company has been active in building and developing in the Metropolitan area
since 1963. Our goal is to work with the natural features of sites to create quality home sites with
appealing streetscapes using the topography and natural beauty of the land.
Dan Herbst, President of The Pemtom Land Company, has been actively involved in the
Chanhassen community for many years. He helped found the Chanhassen Jaycees and served as
Officer and Director of the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce as well as member and Chairman of
the Chanhassen Planning Commission and member of the Chanhassen Lions and American Legion.
He served as President and Board Member of the Carver County Coordinated Services as a
nonprofit fundraiser for Carver Area Rural Transportation (CART) and has been a resident of
Chanhassen since 1970.
Neighborhoods we have created in the vicinity include, Crimson Bay in Chanhassen, Trillium Bay
and Eagle Bluff in Minnetrista, Swiss Mountain in Victoria, Wynnfield on Dell Road and Settlers
Ridge and Settlers West in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen. Other neighborhoods in Eden Prairie
include Entrevaux , Kingston Ridge, St. Johns Woods and Normandy Crest. In Minnetonka our
neighborhoods include Chimo, McCarthy's Woods, Brynmar Place, and Greenwoods on the Lake.
WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
The Planners, Landscape Architects, Engineers, and Wetland Scientists at Westwood Professional
Services have provided land development consulting services for over 32 years. Westwood's
approach to the environment is to provide quality places to live, work, and play while protecting our
natural resources to the greatest extent possible. Their team of wetland scientists includes over 35
years of experience in wetland delineations, and mitigation designs.
We are excited to move forward after our informational meeting and data gathering to proceed with
a unique and successful neighborhood that will be of lasting value to the City of Chanhassen and its
residents.
We respectfully request your comments and feedback.
Sincerely,
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Daniel 1. Herbst Y
President
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Daniel D. Cook