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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 4, 2014
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Kim Tennyson, Maryam Yusuf, and Stephen
Withrow
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steven Weick and Lisa Hokkanen
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior Planner;
Terry Jeffrey, Water Resources Coordinator; and Stephanie Bartels, Project Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Rick Dorsey 1551 Lyman Boulevard
PUBLIC HEARING:
BUSINESS IMPACT GROUP-PLANNING CASE 2014-07: REQUEST FOR REZONING FOR A
MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE CHANHASSEN WEST BUSINESS PARK PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE
WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT; AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A 39,240
SQUARE FOOT OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND LOCATED ON PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1,
CHANHASSEN WEST BUSINESS PARK (2410 GALPIN COURT).
Mark Undestad recused himself from the Planning Commission for this item.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked about meeting requirements
for parking and stormwater. Commissioner Withrow asked for clarification on the type of traffic
associated with the site. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Peter Larson with Waytek asked for
additional screening of the loading dock area and more trees along the northern wall. Chairman Aller
closed the public hearing.
Withrow moved, Tennyson seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends the
City Council approve the minor amendment to the Chanhassen West Business Park Planned Unit
Development (PUD) to increase the maximum building square footage within the development; and
the Site Plan Review to construct a 39,240 square foot office/warehouse building subject to the
following conditions and adopts the Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
1.The developer shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City.
2.The developer shall pay the park fee of $23,121.00 with the building permit.
3.The developer shall install a pedestrian access to the Galpin Boulevard trail.
4.The developer shall provide benches and/or picnic tables for employees.
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5.The developer shall provide detail of the bioretention areas is provided showing:
a.Any soil amendments and corrections,
b.Pre-treatment practices to be employed and these shall be shown on the plan view and in
the detail sheet (It is highly recommended that something similar to the Rain Guardian
developed by Anoka Conservation District be used.), and
c.Steps that will be taken to prevent compaction and siltation of the area resulting from
construction activities on the site.
6.Hydrologic calculations demonstrating that the features will draw down in 48 hours or less
are provided.
7.Hydrologic and water quality calculations demonstrating the features will treat 1-inch water
quality volume from impervious areas is provided.
8.An exhibit showing pre- and post-development drainage is provided.
9.Calculations shall be provided demonstrating that no increase in runoff rates will result at any
point leaving the site after build out.
10.The SWPPP shall be modified such that it is a standalone document which includes all
elements required by the permit. At a minimum this shall include the following elements:
a.A narrative of construction activity per Part IIIA 1.
b.A listing of the chain of responsibility for oversight of SWPPP implementation per Part
IIIA 2.
c.Training documentation for those involved in the design and implementation of the
SWPPP per Part IIIF.
d.Designs and calculations for meeting Stormwater Discharge Requirements although it is
understood that this project was originally permitted under different rules so design
requirements will be to that approval as administered by Carver County WMO.
e.Estimated preliminary quantities tabulation for al erosion prevention and sediment
control BMPs per Part IIIA 5.
f.Impervious coverage pre-development and post-development per Part IIIA 5.
g.Site map showing soil types per Part IIIA 5.
h.A map of surface waters and wetlands within one-mile of site which will receive
stormwater. The SWPPP must identify if these are special or impaired waters. Lake
Hazeltine receives runoff from the site and is listed as a 303D impaired water.
i.The SWPPP must indicate who is responsible for the maintenance of the permanent
stormwater management practices on the site and a maintenance plan to assure
performance of the practice as listed in Part IIIA 5 k.
j.The plans must show all elements required under part IV.C of the permit.
11.The existing Storm Catch Basin identified as ST CB on sheet C5.01A shall either be
abandoned and have the conveyance eliminated or shall have inlet protection provided prior
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to disturbance within the area tributary to the CB. This shall be shown on the plan sheet and
included within the Sequence of Construction.
12.The bioretention area must be designed and constructed following the guidelines set forth in
the on-line Minnesota Stormwater Manual.
13.Because the site connects to city infrastructure, the City and/or their representatives shall be
represented at the pre-construction meeting and shall approve the installation of BMPs. The
Sequence of Construction shall be changed to reflect this.
14.Bioretention areas cannot be brought on-line until all tributary areas are stabilized. The
Sequence of Construction shall reflect this.
15.Inlet protection shall be called out at all curb cut areas and the practice shall be included in
the details. The Sequence of Construction shall reflect this need.
16.The swale areas must be stabilized with ditch checks, erosion control blanket or other
approved best management practice.
17.Silt fence or other acceptable perimeter control practices shall be extended to protect all
down gradient areas including the entire frontage along Galpin Court and shall be shown on
both C5.01A and C5.02A.
18.The Sequence of Construction found on Sheet C5.02 A shall have “if required by contract”
removed.
19.On sheet C5.03A, the city does not allow for the use of wooden posts for silt fence. The silt
fence detail must be modified to reflect this.
20.On sheet C5.03A, change Maintenance Note 7 to include compaction and sediment
protection from all construction related activities.
21.The plans must meet all requirements set forth by other agencies with authority over the site.
The applicant is responsible to procure all necessary approvals and permissions. This
includes, among others, the MN Pollution Control Agency and the Carver County
Watershed Management Organization.
22.The developer must submit a soils report to the City.
23.The engineer shall revise the proposed grading plan to show the existing and proposed
elevation at the corners of the proposed building.
24.The plan shall be revised to show locations of proposed stockpile areas.
25.The plan shall be revised to show the top and bottom wall elevations at points along the
wall.
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26.The engineer shall show the truck turning movements in the loading area on the plan.
27.The plan must follow all applicable State and Federal guidelines, including ADA standards
for the sidewalk reconstruction.
28.Sanitary sewer and water main to be installed for this project shall be privately owned and
maintained.
29.The applicant shall work with staff to develop a revised landscaping plan, which shall
be submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
Additional landscaping shall be installed along the north property line. Suitable
species for the area next to the building include arborvitae, such as Techny, and
columnar trees such as Apollo or Sugar Cone maple. To block views of the truck
loading docks, the applicant shall install a hedge along the property line north of the
loading docks. The shrub materials selected should provide year round coverage to a
mature height of at least 5’ – 6’.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Mark Undestad rejoined the Planning Commission at this point.
PUBLIC HEARING:
LYMAN BOULEVARD WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT-PLANNING CASE 2014-05:
REQUEST FOR WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT FOR PROPOSED ROADWAY
RECONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT OF THE SEGMENT OF CSAH 18
BETWEEN CSAH 15 (AUDUBON ROAD) AND CSAH 17 (POWERS BOULEVARD).
APPLICANT: CARVER COUNTY.
Terry Jeffery presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Mark
Anderson with MFRA and representing PPB Holdings highlighted the three concerns outlined in their
letter delivered to Mr. Jeffery on March 4, 2014. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing.
City Council
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the
approve Wetland Alteration Permit #2014-05 and WCA Permit Number 2013-01 to impact
1.88 acres of wetland and the replacement plan under MN Rules Chapter 8420 which
utilizes the purchase of 3.34 acres of wetland credit from bank #1392 and 0.66 acres from
the BWSR Road Replacement Program for the purpose of the reconstruction of the
proposed County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 18 (Lyman Boulevard) Roadway
Improvements Project, Phase 3; and authorize the Water Resources Coordinator to sign
the joint notification application for approval of wetland replacement as shown in plans
dated February 11, 2014 subject to the following conditions:
1.Wetland replacement shall occur in a manner consistent with the Minnesota Wetland
Conservation Act (MR 8420). The applicant shall receive the City’s approval of a wetland
replacement plan prior to any wetland impact occurring.
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2.An appeal has been filed on behalf of Mr. Rick Dorsey. This is an appeal of staff
decision to deny a request for a No-Loss determination for Wetland 1A. Any approval of
mitigation quantities shall be contingent upon the outcome of this appeal. The county may
hold any additional credits and apply those credits to future phases of the Lyman (CSAH 18)
reconstruction project.
3.If it is determined that secondary impacts will occur to wetland 1A as a result of the
proposed improvements, these impacts will need to be mitigated for at a 2:1 ratio.
4.Wetland buffer areas shall be preserved, maintained, and/or created around all existing
wetlands in compliance with Sections 20-401 – 20-421 of Chanhassen City Code.
5.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies,
e.g. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources and
Army Corps of Engineers and comply with their conditions of approval.
6.The applicant must submit a Bill of Sale for Wetland Banking Credits to the Minnesota
Board of Water and Soil Resources signed by both the buyer and seller of designated wetland
credits.
7.The applicant must obtain, and the city must have received copy of, an Application for
Withdrawal of Wetland Credits from the Minnesota Wetland Bank signed and approved by
the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources prior to any wetland impacts.
8.A signed Landowner Statement and Contractor Responsibility form shall be provided to
city prior to commencement of activity.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Tennyson noted the verbatim and summary Minutes
of the Planning Commission meeting dated February 18, 2014 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: CITY COUNCIL ACTION UPDATE AND FUTURE
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Kate Aanenson noted there were no planning items on the last City Council meeting agenda before
reviewing the schedule of upcoming Planning Commission meetings and work session.
Undestad moved, Tennyson seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at
7:45 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director Prepared by Nann Opheim
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