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3. Liberty on Bluff Creek ....... PC DATE: 4/19/05 w . ._.J CC DATE: 5/23/05 CITY OF CHANHASSEN REVIEW DEADLINE: 7/2/05 CASE #: 05-11 BY: Aanenson ~ ...".. \ .... ~ Z < U ~ ~ ~ ~ < < ~ < ~ ~ ~ ~ 00 STAFF REPORT PROPOSAL: A mixed housing development (459 units) consisting of 4 types oftownhomes on 91.02 acres of property zoned A2, Agricultural Estate - Liberty on Bluff Creek: 1. Rezoning and Preliminary Planned Unit Development - from Agricultural Estate to POO, medium density residential 2. Subdivision with variances - 91.02 acres into 7 Blocks and 124 Buildings including 459 Units, 3 Outlots A-C, and 7 Common Lots 3. Site Plan Review - of 176 Chateau homes, 117 Majestic homes, 54 Premier homes, and 112 Regency homes and a Pool/Community area 4. Wetland Alteration Permit - Not available at this time. 5. Conditional Use for alteration within the flood plain - Not available at this time. 6. Conditional Use Permit for grading within the Bluff Creek Overlay District LOCA TION: East side of Audubon Road, south of Lyman Boulevard and north of Pioneer Trail (E ~ of the NE 1,4 of Section 27, Township 116, Range 23 West) APPLICANT: Town & County Homes 7615 Smetana Lane, Suite 180 Eden Prairie, MN 55345 952-253-0474 PRESENT ZONING: A2, Agricultural Estate ACREAGE: 91.02 Acres DENSITY: 5.81 units an acre net 2020 LAND USE PLAN: Office/Industrial, Residential Medium Density, and Parks and Open Space SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Town and County Homes is requesting a rezoning to POO-R to allow for a mixed residential POO development. The proposed development requires an Environmental Assessment but was included in a larger Alternative Urban Area-wide Review (AUAR). This project includes site plan review of the 4 different products and a subdivision with variances ofthe 91.02 acres, conditional uses for the development in the Bluff Creek Overlay District and alteration of the Flood Plain and a wetland alteration permit. LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING: The City has a relatively high level of discretion in approving rezoning, POO's and amendments to the POO's because the City is acting in its legislative or policy making capacity. A rezoning or POO and amendment thereto, must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The city's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed project complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets these standards, the City must then approve the site plan. This is quasi-judicial decision. The city's discretion in approving or denying a Variance is limited to whether or not it meets the standards of the city zoning Ordinance. The City has limited discretion in approving or denying conditional use permits, based on whether or not the proposal meets the conditional use permit standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. If the City finds that all the applicable conditional use permit standards are met, the permit must be approved. This is a quasi-judicial decision. ~,\ I ¿j!J~(,X¡:):L,µ! if~.Af i J v/>:( yr;/ uT7 U¡'¡ \ \.Y ,1',\ ~j, '.¡/~~.; Ll/Á.--.:"---" "vr1/'V f\~o:--.~' i Kl/"Y \~\ ~--' \ /\-:(:i!~~:;\~:'l ~,/ i :~s't~i;/ I ...'"\ \ ~/ /Q~"> ;- 'j _ /01 ,\ \ r- /" ';i ~~-- --1';:;1 ;\\5> y:< \\~ ¡ ~ì ~ l:l~~';~ ~ if L{¡¡~¡f[ \ :,_---"------'--.-/~. 'Z""~'-_ I \ T\ ~;: ~I ~f/r' I .;¿~J~~ L~~R5)r¡ - Lymanat!!cA.1S) ¡ ~\ f ' I (/.'/ 1 j ""'" "~............- ß yman ''-., i !, I i ,/ i " I I ',- ~---¡---..:,.\ I ¡ '/ \ {,II' '( \ '''¡ \ . ,C:,,/ ;' I 0--.... / ','. I" ''\./0 '\..~') l '\.. \/Kî~il; li'·,./, -~~I /// ! I~, /' / / / I ¡ £1\ 1__1~,t:::=--~j. \~ /'/ "¡::::-.~y< I ¡f-------------~ j )1 \' \ L ~ 1.-71 IWJ Qi;+q /~'-~:: ~(~ Location Map Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 \\ ¡" "I ,l.--J '<.'p~'., : rj'"'i~ ._ / "- I-~=~~ ///1/1\ 1 . . 0 ~ ,.~>//' ~~-..L./ . y-.;, ". [1 /~" >/-'S';~"''''''-=-< '. : J,"-' .~ __. -~J' \ \. _/'\. \_L ':.. '\J;;)~~, /"'\~fè-- , , " \ '- '. f '''<>-, i ~ Subject Site SCANNED Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 2 PROPOSAL SUMMARY Town and Country Homes has been working to bring forward a development plan on this site for over two years. Because the City has ordered the plans and specifications for the Bluff Creek Lowlands, this proposal may proceed through City review. Approval of final plans is subject to the completion of the plans and specifications and the City ordering the improvement projects for the area. Because there is some significant information that is not reflected on the plan, most notably the Bluff Creek Overlay District which will result in changes to the design, staff is recommending tabling this item. BACKGROUND Town and Country was given conceptual approval for the PUD in the fall of 2002. One of the conditions of the conceptual approval was the preparation of the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). This document was completed ad approved by the City in 2004. Since that time the City has prepared a feasibility study for the infrusturcue in the area and completed multifamily design standards. Since the conceptual approval, Town and County has acquired the Jeurissen/Johnson propelty (2.5 Acres) and it now included in the project. On April 5,2005 the Planning Commission reviewed this development in light of the Bluff Creek Overlay District, the AUAR and the Multi-Family Design Standards. The City has ordered the design of the utilities and road design for the Lower Bluff Creek Area. The City must accept the plans and improvements before any development if this area can take place. The majority of the site has been farmed. There is a large wetland and woods to the north and south of the site. The southern portion of the site is bordered by a creek and rolling topography as well as bluffs (defined by city ordinance) that run through the site. The development of this site is being influenced by several important policies. These policies include the Bluff Creek Overlay District, 2005 AUAR, Multifamily Design Standards, Comprehensive Plan, the City's Zoning Ordinance, and the Livable Communities Act. Following is a summary of each of these documents and its influence on the design of the subject site. Comprehensive Plan! Land Use With the development of the comprehensive plan in 1998, this property was given the two land use alternatives, residential or industrial, as well as parks and open space within the Bluff Creek Corridor. The reason it was given both potential land uses was that the site has been farmed and is relatively flat. In calculating the City's 2020 land use designations, this 80-acre site was calculated at 50 percent industrial and 50 percent medium-density residential. (The City's 2020 land use for industrial zoning was estimated at 1,269 acres or 8.6 percent of ultimate commercial. If this site were to be developed as all residential, there would 40 acres less of industrial land or a reduction from 1,229 or a percentage reduction of .03 percent to 8.3 percent.) Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 3 Based on the developer's calculations of net developable (78.97 acres) with a maximum of 8 units an acre, the maximum number of units could be 630. The development proposed 459 units. DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS .--- __!0Ø4 The rolling topography on the site results in extensive retaining walls specifically on the south eastern portion of the site. In reviewing the land uses in the 2005 area, topography was considered. As Town and Country has progressed it appears that the land use on the north side of the east west collector (east of this development) should be similar zoned with medium density. As such the area on the south east comer (east of the wetland) may be more appropriately developed for Office Industrial. This industrial use would allow for better matching of grades, retaining walls and developments to the east. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 4 2020 Land Use Plan Land Use Existing Proposed Change % of Total Commercial 212 212 0 1% Office/Industrial 1,269 1,229 -40 8% Office 117 117 0 1% Parks & Open Space 1,466 1,466 0 10% Public/Semi-Public 1,242 1,242 0 8% Residential Large Lot 2,247 2,247 0 15% Residential Low Density 5,473 5,473 0 37% Residential Medium Density 629 669 40 5% Residential High Density 398 398 0 3% Mixed Use 134 134 0 1% Undevelopable 1,573 1,573 0 11% TOTALS 14,760 acres 14,760 acres 100% Land Uses based on the 2020 City Comprehensive Plan and the Chanhassen 2005 Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) 'stin Land Use GROSS ACRES TOTAL Agriculture Use (row crop or pasture) Agriculture, Residential Residential Estate Other Area Calculations T.H. 212 Right-Of-Wa (a roximate area) Wetlands (Chanhassen Wetland Inventory- 45.2 acres and Bernardi Property delineated- 8.8 acres) Floodways (100 year floodplain) Steep Slopes (Chanhassen inventory of 18% or reater slo es) Bluff Creek Overla Primary District Net developable 624 442 Acres 17 4 Acres 9 Acres 125 Acres 54 Acres 78 Acres 19 Acres Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 5 LAND USE TOTAL NET PERCENTAGE MAXIMUM PROJECT DESIGNA TION DEVELOPABLE OF INTENSITY OF MAGNITUDE ACRES LAND USE DEVELOPMENT DATA Medium Density 8 du/ acre 528-1056 units Residential/Low 132 38 % Density Residential Medium Density 66 18% 8 du/ acre 528 units Residential Office 17 5% 0.35 FAR 270,00 square feet Office/Industrial 70 20% 0.30 FAR 920,500 square feet Bluff Creek 45 13% Primary Zone ParkÆlem School* 20 6% park and school 600 students Net Acres Total 350 100% Insti tu tio nal J{} Mi ddlelHigh 1,700 Students * Any District 112 school has been eliminated from the 2005 MUSA Alternative Urban Areawide Review The conceptual approval of Town and Country required an Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Rather than completing an EA W on just this site, an Alternative Urban Areawide Review was undertaken for the entire 2005 MUSA (Lower Bluff Creek) Metropolitan Urban Service Area. In reviewing the Lower Bluff Creek, in a holistic setting there were specific mitigation strategies that were established and they are listed below. Attached are the Complete Mitigation Initiatives. All of the recommendations are being incorporated in the design of the Lower Bluff Creek area. All property with the Lower Bluff Creek area will be assessed for the cost of the AUAR on a per acreage basis. The assessment for the AUAR will be paid at the time of plat recording. Specific strategies: 1. All permits identified in the AUAR (See question #8), as well as other necessary permits that may be required, will be secured by the City, or private parties as appropriate, for all development activities within the project area. 2. The City will follow its own regulations, ordinances, plans, and policies currently in place in the review and approval of all development activities within the project area. These items include The 2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the official zoning and subdivision ordinances and the Bluff Creek Overlay ordinance. In addition, the Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resource Management Plan, the Surface Water Management Plan, the Public Water Supply and Distribution System Plan (currently being revised) and the Comprehensive Sewer Policy Plan will be used as technical resources in reviewing development activities and developing associated public infrastructure. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 6 3. The City will extend public sewer and water services in a manner consistent with existing plans and policies for delivering trunk sanitary sewer service and watermain systems. Abandonment and closure of individual well and septic systems will follow existing local and state regulations. 4. The City will work with MnlDOT and Carver County to periodically monitor traffic as generated from development within the project area as well as regional development initiatives that will affect the project area. Regional roadway improvements such as TH 212/312 and improvements to County Roads (Audubon Rd., Lyman Blvd., Pioneer Trail and future Powers Blvd. extension) will alter travel patterns. Performing traffic counts and monitoring traffic movements will help in facilitating future local roadway improvements. 5. The City will provide for adequate regional and local stormwater ponds and trunk facilities to protect water resources and water quality as guided by the Storm Water Management Plan and Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resource Management Plan. [National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II with individual site development] 6. The City will implement a development tracking mechanism to monitor development within the AUAR Project Area and its conformance with the development scenario. 7. The City will enforce its parkland dedication practices consistent with the goals and policies outlined in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and the Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resource Management Plan and the requirements of the subdivision ordinance. 8. The City will follow existing zoning regulations including Floodplain Overlay (Article V), Wetland Protection (Article VI), Shoreland Management (Article VII), Bluff Protection (Article XXVIII) and Bluff Creek Overlay (Article XXXI) to protect natural and environmental resources from potential impacts resulting from the Development Scenario. The City will reference policies and strategies outlined in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan and Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resource Management Plan as technical resources during the review of specific development projects. Bluff Creek Overlay District The Bluff Creek Corridor Study is a vision and planning document that has the following goals: 1. Protection, Restoration and Enhancement of Natural Resources. 2. Acquire land to create a continuous greenway along the creek from the Minnesota River to Lake Minnewashta. 3. Create development standards that manage upstream such as mixed or cluster development easements and alternative zoning. 4. Develop educational watershed awareness program. 5. Develop a Natural Resources Plan. An overlay district was created for Bluff Creek with a primary and secondary corridor. The primary corridor boundary delineates a conservancy zone where undistributed conditions are Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 7 desired. This is the area where any type of development and/or human activity directly impacts the morphological and biological characteristics of Bluff Creek. The secondary conidor boundary delineates a management zone. This is the area where development and/or urban activities directly affect the stream's upland ecosystem. The preservation and enhancement of this area will result in a better habitat and less strain on the stream. Management practices for this area focus on the preservation and enhancement of upland vegetation and the reduction of peak flows. This parcel is partially encumbered by the Bluff Creek Overlay District. The primary and secondary corridor boundaries and the 40-foot setback from the primary conidor are not shown on the plans. The plans should be revised to show the primary and secondary conidors and the setback. No alterations are allowed within the primary conidor or within the first 20 feet of the setback from the primary conidor. The grading plan should be revised to eliminate alterations within the primary conidor or within the first 20 feet of the setback from the primary conidor. All structures must meet the 40-foot setback from the primary conidor. Multifamily Design Standards In the fall of 2004 the City adopted Design standards for Multi-family developments. The request for these standards bore out of the anticipated multi-family developments in the Lower Bluff Creek area. The major design elements include: 1. Architectural style -colors, massing rhythms of buildings, details, roof lines etc. 2. Land use - unique identity, connection to adjoining land owners, focal points, diversity of product type, housing choices. 3. Curb appeal- setbacks, spacing views, architectural detail, porches privates spaces, exterior finishes, location of garages, fencing, berming. 4. Transportation Diversity - streets with trails, off-road trail, bus stops, landscaped boulevards. 5. Integration of Parks, Open Space, Natural Historic or Cultural Resources - vista, historic features, preservation of natural features. The use of four different home styles in the development fulfills the land use requirements. All but the Premier homes have very interesting architectural styles; additional interest should be given to the front and the back of this home. The color palate of the homes needs some further enhancement. The colors seem too similar. The parking in the rear of the Majestic home is insufficient. A lO-foot driveway even with no parking permitted is substandard. The plans need to be modified to provide for a 20-foot driveway. The project does have curb appeal in that it provides front porches on two of the products and has mixed the products within the development. The two heavily wooded areas on the north and south of the site which have been preserved. A community pool and park is proposed. There are trails on along all public streets and the area that extend north to the ultimate east west frontage road. There is on street parking with boulevard landscaping. Opportunities for a bus shelter should be incorporated into the design. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 8 Livable Communities Act The City signed on with the Livable Communities Act in 1995. The principles of the act state that the City support: 1. A balanced housing supply, with housing available for people of all income ranges. 2. The accommodation of all racial and ethnic groups in the purchase, sale, rental and location of housing within the community. 3. A variety of housing types for people in all stages of the life-cycle. 4. A community of well-maintained housing and neighborhoods, including ownership and rental housing. 5. Housing development that respects the natural environment of the community while stri~ing to accommodate the need for a variety of housing types and costs. 6. The availability of a full range of services and facilities for its residents, and the improvement of access and linkage between housing and employment. All of the units are intended to be owner occupied. The price range for the units range from the mid $100,OOO's to upper $200,OOO's. Any home sale under $193,700 in 2005 would be considered affordable under the Metropolitan Council standards. The only dwelling unit that could meet the affordable range would be the Chateau. This project would be meeting some of the city affordable and housing diversity goals without city financial assistance. Carver County HRA may be pursuing the purchase of few of the village units to provide financial assistance. Planned Unit Development The applicant is seeking a PUD in order to develop the entire site as one project Preliminary PUD The following review constitutes an evaluation of the PUD request. The review criteria are taken from the intent section of the PUD Ordinance. Section 20-501. Intent "Planned unit developments offer enhancedjlexibility to develop a site through the relaxation of most normal zoning district standards. The use of the PUD zoning also allows for a greater variety of uses, intemal transfer of density, construction phasing, and a potential for lower development costs. In exchange for this enhanced jlexibility, the City has the expectation that the development plan will result in a significantly higher quality and more sensitive proposal than would have been the case with the other more standard zoning districts. " The mix of 4 different housing products makes the PUD an excellent zoning application. Unique design standards will be applied to the different housing types. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 9 - Site Plan Review The development has 4 different types of housing units including a 3-story lookout, back-to-back 2-story town house, a single, loaded 2-story townhouse and a 2-story townhouse with underground parking. Some of the site plan elements that need redesign are housing colors, the Premier home architecture, and the length of driveway on the Majestic home. In addition, there is insufficient guest parking in the location of the Regency homes. PUD DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The applicant has proposed development standards in their PUD plan. Staff has reviewed these proposals, made comments or findings, and then given the staff proposal for language to be incorporated into the final PUD plan document. a. Intent The purpose of this zone is to create a PUD neighborhood mixed-density housing zone. The use of the PUD zone is to allow for more flexible design standards while creating a higher quality and more sensitive proposal. All utilities are required to be placed underground. b. Setbacks The PUD ordinance requires setbacks from roadways and exterior property lines. The following table displays those setbacks. Setback Prom Collector Street Prom Exterior Lot Lines Interior Public Right-of-Way Hard Surface Coverage (Total site) Required 50 feet 30 feet 30 feet 30% Minimum Proposed 50 feet 30 feet 60 feet Not available RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS The plans propose 4 products. Each product must conform to the following standards. 1. Premier Homes a. Two-Story (with or without basement). b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and brick. c. Colors used (yet to be finalized). d. Each town house shall consist of 2, 3 & 4 units with 2-car garages. The garage door shall be decorative with windows. e. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as: louvers, dormers, shed or gable dormers over the patio, etc. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 Aplil19,2005 Page 10 f. All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles. g. All units shall have access onto an interior street. h. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or landscaping. 1. The home style needs additional architectural elements. 2. Regency Homes a. Two-story building with underground parking, buildings are 10 and 12 units. b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding, vinyl shakes, brick and stone. c. Colors used shall be earth tones such as soft gray, creamy whites, greens and soft yellows, etc. d. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as louvers, dormers, front porches, etc. e. All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles. f. All units shall have access onto an interior street. g. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or landscaping. 3. Majestic homes a. Three-story lookout town homes (four to seven-unit town homes) with garages in the rear. b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and brick. c. Colors used shall be earth tones (yet to be determined). d. Garage doors shall be decorative and have windows and have a shed roof over door. e. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as dormers, gable and shed roofs, porches, pergolas over the porch, etc. f. All units shall utilize fiberglass shingles. g. All units shall have access onto an interior street. h. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or landscaping. 4. Chateau homes a. Two-story town homes with tuckunder garage (four to eight-unit town homes). b. Building exterior material shall be a combination of 4" vinyl siding or shake and brick. c. Colors used shall be earth tones (yet to be determined). d. Garage doors must be decorative and include windows. e. Each unit shall utilize accent architectural features such as dormers, bay windows, arched windows, shutters, etc. f. All units shall utilize Class A fiberglass/asphalt shingles (230 lb. per sq. inch). g. All units shall have access onto an interior street. h. All mechanical equipment shall be screened with material compatible to the building or landscaping. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 11 * Additional architectural detail is requested, specifically in the Premier home and the color choices. A design palette shall be approved for the entire project. The palette shall include colors for siding, shakes, shutters, shingles, brick and stone. Preliminary Plat - Subdivision The entire property is 91.02 acres. The subdivision includes 7 blocks and 124 buildings including 459 units, 3 Outlots A-C and 7 Common lots. There are two lots that are shown as recreational areas. The developers have indicated that one will be a pool site with a play area. The main streets in the development are public with private streets between the buildings. There is on-street parking within the development. Of the 91.02 acres, the wetland and bluff and right-of-way is taken out of the density calculations. Therefore, the net density is 78.97. The proposed subdivision of the property is consistent with the guidelines established in the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance except for the parking requirements in the driveway spacing in the rear of the Majestic homes. Landscaping and Tree Preservation Tree canopy coverage and preservation calculations for the Liberty at Bluff Creek development are as follows: Total upland area (excluding wetlands and bluffs) Total canopy area (excluding wetlands and bluffs) Baseline canopy coverage Minimum canopy coverage allowed Proposed tree preservation 78.97 acres 19.51 acres 24.7% 25% or 19.74 acres 21.5% or 17.01 acres Developer does not meet minimum canopy coverage allowed; therefore the difference is multiplied by 1.2 to calculate the required replacement plantings. Difference in canopy coverage (19.74-17.01) Multiplier Total replacement area Total number of trees to be planted 2.73 acres 1.2 3.28 SF or 142,877 SF 131 trees Applicant is proposing a total of 923 trees as a part of the landscaping plan. Additional landscaping required for the development includes buffer yard plantings along Audubon Road and Street A. The following table summarizes the minimum requirements: Libelty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 12 Required Proposed Audubon Road - 18 overs tory 140verstory bufferyard B, 1760' 36 understory 107 understory 30' width (66 evergreens) (41 ornamentals) 36 shrubs o shrubs Street A - bufferyard B 12 overstory 29 overs tory 1156',30' width 24 understory 68 understory North side 24 shrubs o shrubs Street A - bufferyard B 8 overstory 29 overstory 829',30' width 16 understory 35 understory South side 16 shrubs o shrubs Street A- Blvd. Trees 39 overstory - each side 29 overstory - each side (1 per 30') Applicant does not meet minimum requirements for shrubs in the bufferyard landscaping. Staff recommends that the minimum number of shrubs be required along Audubon Road and Street A. The applicant has located boulevard trees along Street A at approximately 45- to 50-foot intervals. Ordinance requires the spacing to be 30 feet. Staff recommends that the applicant meet minimum boulevard tree requirements. Plant materials specified by the applicant are acceptable with the exception of the Norway maple and Colorado spruce. Staff recommends that these species be replaced with bicolor oak and white spruce or white fir, respectively. WETLANDS Existing Wetlands Twelve wetlands exist on-site: one natural wetland and eleven ag/urban wetlands. Peterson Environmental Consulting, Inc. delineated the wetlands in June 2003. The wetland designations are inconsistent between the plans and the wetland delineation. Because the plans do not label all 12 wetlands on-site, the wetland designations on the plans should be changed to reflect the wetland designations given in the wetland delineation report. (The designations below are the designations given in the wetland delineation report. The designations on the plans appear in parentheses, where applicable.) Basin A is a Type 2 wetland located in the north-central portion of the property. The wetland is dominated by reed canary grass, green ash and black willow. The applicant is proposing to fill a portion of Basin A. The total proposed impact to Basin A has not been determined. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 13 Basin B is a Type 2 wetland located in the northeast portion of the property. The wetland is dominated by sedges, cattail and manna grass, with some reed canary grass in the southern portion of the wetland. No impact is proposed to Basin B. Basin C is a Type 4 wetland located in the northeast portion of the property. The wetland is dominated by sedges and Canada bluejoint. No impact is proposed to Basin C. Basin D is a Type 1 wetland located in the central portion of the property. The wetland is dominated by reed canary grass. The applicant is proposing to fill Basin D entirely. The total proposed impact to Basin D has not been determined. Basin E is a Type 1 wetland located in the central portion of the property. The wetland is dominated by reed canary grass. The applicant is proposing to fill Basin E entirely. The total proposed impact to Basin E has not been determined. Basin F (Wetland C) is a Type 1 wetland located in the south-central portion of the property. The wetland is dominated by reed canary grass. No impact is proposed to Basin F. Basin G (Wetland D) is a Type 1 wetland located in the southwestern portion ofthe property. The wetland is dominated by reed canary grass. No impact is proposed to Basin G. Basin H is an intermittent meandering stream located in the southern portion of the property. The wetland contains very little vegetation. No impact is proposed to Basin H. Basin I is an intermittent stream corridor located in the northeastern portion of the property. The wetland contains very little vegetation. No impact is proposed to Basin I. Basin J is a farmed Type 1 wetland located in the west-central portion of the property. The wetland is dominated by reed canary grass. The applicant is proposing to fill Basin J entirely. The total proposed impact to Basin J has not been determined. Basin K is a Type 1 wetland located in the northwestern portion of the property. The wetland is dominated by box elder and reed canary grass. The applicant is proposing to fill a portion of Basin K. The total proposed impact to Basin K has not been determined. Basin L is a Type 1 wetland located in the west-central portion of the property. The wetland is farmed and has very little vegetation. The applicant is proposing to fill Basin L entirely. The total proposed impact to Basin L has not been determined. In March 2004, City staff conducted an on-site review of the wetland delineation. The on-site review raised questions about the possible presence of wetland just south-southeast of Basin J. The City met the delineator on-site on May 18,2004. The conclusion of that site visit was that wetland did exist in that area. Staff recommended that Basin L be delineated and added. The wetland boundary shown on the plans is consistent with staff recommendation. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 Apli119,2005 Page 14 Wetland Replacement A wetland replacement application and mitigation plan has not been submitted. A wetland sequencing and mitigation plan must be submitted prior to final plat approval. Wetland replacement must occur in a manner consistent with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (MR 8420). The plans should show a fixed photo monitoring point for replacement wetlands. A five-year wetland replacement monitoring plan should be submitted. The applicant should provide proof of recording of a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for Replacement Wetland. A wetland buffer 16.5 to 20 feet in width (with a minimum average of 16.5 feet) must be maintained around all wetlands, with the exception of Basin C. A wetland buffer 20 to 30 feet in width (with a minimum average of 20 feet) must be maintained around Basin C. Grading is proposed within wetland buffer areas on Basins A, F, G and K. Wetland buffer areas should be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the City's wetland ordinance. The locations of trails and retaining walls should be revised to be located outside of wetland buffer areas. The applicant must install wetland buffer edge signs, under the direction of City staff, before construction begins and must pay the City $20 per sign. All structures must be set back 40 feet from the edge of the wetland buffer. The wetland buffer setback should be shown on the plans. In addition, the plans should be revised so all structures (with the exception of trails and retaining walls) meet the required 40 foot setback. BLUFFS Several areas on the property have been identified as bluff (i.e., slope greater than or equal to 30% and a lise in slope of at least 25 feet above the toe). These areas must be preserved. In addition, all structures must maintain a 3D-foot setback from the bluff and no grading may occur within the bluff impact zone (i.e., the bluff and land located within 20 feet from the top of a bluff). The current proposal includes grading and a trail within bluff areas as well as grading, a trail and retaining walls within the bluff impact zone. Grading, trails and retaining walls must be revised to be located outside of the bluff and the bluff impact zone. FLOODPLAIN Alterations are proposed within a mapped FEMA unnumbered A Zone (lOO-year floodplain). The applicant had preliminarily discussed pursuing an amendment of the FEMA map in this area. However, the City has not received Letter of Map Amendment (LaMA). In lieu of a LOMA, the applicant will be required to obtain a conditional use permit for alterations within the floodplain. The developer should determine the base flood elevation (lOO-year) to ensure that the structures will meet all floodplain elevation requirements. This will help future residents detennine their flood insurance needs. Libelty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 Apli119,2005 Page 15 Storm Water Management Easements Drainage and utility easements with a minimum width of 20 feet should be provided over all existing wetlands, wetland mitigation areas, buffer areas used as PVC and storm water infrastructure. Erosion Control A complete Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be in place before applying for and receiving NPDES construction permit coverage from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Minimization of the amount of exposed soils on the site is needed; phasing of the development is recommended to limit the disturbed areas open. The area has high erosive potential and potential for significant off-site and water resource impacts from sediment if the area is not properly controlled. The creek and ravine system on either side of the development captures runoff from the erosive soils and significant slopes in some areas. Silt fence as the primary control will not be sufficient. All emergency overflows need temporary and permanent stabilization and should be shown in a detail or on the SWPPP. Energy dissipation (riprap and geotextile fabric) is needed within 24 hours of installation of flared end sections and outlet structures. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3: 1. All exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round, according to the following table of slopes and time frames: Type of Slope Steeper than 3: 1 10:1 to 3:1 Flatter than 10: 1 Time 7 days 14 days 21 days (Maximum time an area can remain open when the area is not actively being worked.) These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any exposed soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other natural or man made systems that discharge to a surface water. Sediment Control Temporary sediment basins are needed and could be located in the proposed permanent storm water pond locations. Pond A is currently proposed on a hill and would need to be excavated prior to the ravine/north side contributing slopes being disturbed. If the basin does not get excavated prior to disturbing the contributing area; a temporary basin will need to be located approximately in the areas of Street D and Lot 5, Block 3. Temporary basins should be labeled on the SWPPP. A detail is needed for the temporary outlet structures for the temporary basins. Clay belms will likely be needed to temporarily divert runoff from the construction site to the Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 16 temporary basins prior to discharge. Additionally the clay diversions should be used to divert runoff around the wetlands on the south side of the development to the temporary sediment basins downslope of them. Chanhassen Type 2, Heavy Duty silt fence should be used around all wetlands, streams, creeks, bluffs and ravines; Chanhassen type 1 silt fence should be used around the remaining areas. The existing inlet control (for area inlets, not curbside) detail should be mono-mono heavy duty machine sliced silt fence with 4 foot maximum spacing for metal T -posts. A rock berm placed around the silt fence should be at least 2 feet wide and 1 foot high of 1 Yz -inch clear rock. Wimco-type inlet controls are needed for all inlets through out the project and should be installed within 24 hours of inlet installation. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street sweeping as-needed. Surface Water Management Fees Water Quality Fees Because of the impervious surface associated with this development, the water quality fees for this proposed development are based on town home development rates of $2,0911acre. Based on the proposed developed area of approximately 52.66 acres, the water quality fees associated with this project are $110,112. Water Quantity Fees The SWMP has established a connection charge for the different land uses based on an average citywide rate for the installation of water quantity systems. This cost includes land acquisition, proposed SWMP culverts, open channels, and stonn water ponding areas for runoff storage. Medium-density residential developments have a connection charge of $4,065 per developable acre. This results in a water quantity fee of approximately $214,063 for the propo~ed development. SWMP Credits This project proposes the construction of three NURP ponds. The applicant will be credited for water quality where NURP basins are provided to treat runoff from the site. This will be detennined upon review of the ponding and stonn sewer calculations. Credits may also be applied to the applicant's SWMP fees for oversizing in accordance with the SWMP or the provision of outlet structures. The applicant will not be assessed for areas that are dedicated outlots. No credit will be given for temporary pond areas. At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final plat recording, is $324,175. Other Agencies The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g., Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction Permit), Minnesota Department of Natural Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 17 Resources (dewatering permit), Anny Corps of Engineers) and comply with their conditions of approval. GRADINGIDRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL The existing site is about 91 acres in size, is bordered by wetlands along the north and south property lines, contains a bluff in the northeast comer and is outlined by groves of significant trees. In addition, there are three existing buildings on the property which will have to be razed prior to any grading operations. The applicant is proposing to grade about 60% of the property to prepare the site for townhouses, public and private streets, and three stormwater ponds. There are a few areas of concern with the grading plan. Staff would like to see the applicant do a better job of matching in with the existing topography of the site. Especially, in the southeast comer of the site, where there is a large (20'+) and long (approximately 750') retaining wall proposed. Also, there are two ponds (B & E) located in the south central portion of the site which are directly adjacent to each other. Staff would recommend that these two ponds be combined into one larger pond. City staff always encourages a regional pond concept over having many smaller ponds on a site. This saves on both the amount of pipe and infrastructure along with limiting the number of ponds that require future maintenance by City staff. Larger ponds typically also provide better water quality benefits versus smaller ponds. Finally, it appears there is some proposed grading taking place within the existing bluff area in the northeast comer of the site. This is prohibited by City Code. The n0l1hwest comer of the existing site drains to the large ag/urban wetland along the northern property line. The northeast comer of the site drains to a large open water area in the northeast comer. The remaining south portion of the site drains south to the existing creek along the south property line. This creek is a western tributary of Bluff Creek. The proposed grading plan has been designed to match the existing drainage patterns fairly well. The north portion of the site drains to a proposed pond in the northwest comer of the site. The pond will treat the water before discharging it to the adjacent wetland. The remaining south half of the site will drain to one of two ponds in the south-central portion of the site prior to discharging to a wetland complex and eventually Bluff Creek. All of the ponds are required to be designed to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards with maximum 3:1 slopes and a 10:1 bench at the NWL. Storm sewer is proposed under the retaining wall between Lots 5-7 and Lots 8-10, Block 6. Retaining walls and storm water infrastructure should be revised so that no storm sewer is located under proposed retaining walls. The grade stabilization structure at the north end of Basin A is in disrepair and should be replaced. Before the development incorporates this structure into the permanent storm water management system, the structure should be assessed and a plan proposed and approved by the city for the repair or replacement of the structure, as well as long term maintenance. The applicant should work with the property owner to the north to get permission to repair or replace the structure. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 18 The inlets and outlets in the northern portion of Pond B and in the southern portion of Basin F are too close together. The distance between these pipes should be maximized to prevent short- circuiting. Drainage calculations for the site have been submitted and some changes remain. The applicant is required to meet the existing site runoff rates for the lO-year and 100-year, 24-hour storm events. Storm sewer sizing calculations must be submitted at the time of final plat application. The storm sewer must be sized for a lO-year, 24-hour storm event. Drainage and utility easements must be dedicated on the final plat over the public storm drainage system including ponds, drainage swales, and wetlands up to the 100-year flood level. Erosion control measures and site restoration must be developed in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook (BMPH). Staff recommends that the City's Type II erosion control fence, which is a heavy-duty silt fence, be used for the area adjacent to the existing wetlands on the north and south grading limits of the site. Type I silt fence shall be used in all other areas. A minimum 75-foot long rock construction entrance must be shown at the entrance drive that will be utilized during construction. In addition, tree preservation fencing must be installed at the limits of tree removal. Erosion control blankets are recommended for all of the steep 3: 1 slopes with an elevation change of eight feet or more. All disturbed areas, as a result of construction, must be seeded and mulched or sodded immediately after grading to minimize erosion. The applicant should be aware that any off-site grading will require an easement from the appropriate property owner. If importing or exporting material for development of the site is necessary, the applicant will be required to supply the City with detailed haul routes. The applicant should also be aware that any retaining wall over 4 feet in height must be designed by a Structural Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota. Also, it will require a building permit from the Building Department. UTILITIES Currently, public sanitary sewer and watermain are not available to the parcel. The plans propose on connecting to a sewer line (once installed by the City) from the east side and extending it to serve the site. Likewise, water will be connected to on the east side and also on the west side which will provide a looped system from Audubon Road through the site. Minimum 20-foot wide public drainage and utility easements will be required over the sanitary sewer and watermain that is outside of the right-of-way. Installation of the private service utilities for the site will require permits and inspections through the City's Building Department. The 2005 MUSA feasibility study, which was approved by the City Council in the fall of 2004, listed pending assessments to each of the two underlying properties at $2,039,531 and $20,325, respectively. These pending assessments are for proposed trunk sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain, and road improvements. Since the developer will be responsible for extending lateral sewer and water service to the lots, the sanitary sewer and water connection charges will be waived. However, the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges will still be applicable for each of the new lots. The 2005 trunk hookup charge is $1,458 for sanitary sewer and $2,955 for watelmain. Sanitary sewer and watermain hookup fees may be specially assessed against the Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 19 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 and are due at the time of building permit issuance. All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant is also required to enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and the conditions of final plat approval. The applicant must be aware that all public utility improvements will require a preconstruction meeting before building permit issuance. Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies will be required, including the MPCA, Dept. of Health, Carver County and Watershed DistIict. STREETS There will be three different types of streets within this plat: a public collector street, public residential streets and pIivate streets. Street A, which runs east-west and bisects the site, is a public collector street. The City is currently in design of this road along with the trunk utilities that will be within it. The current plan is that the City will publicly bid a project to build the collector road and trunk utilities. As part of the City project, turn lanes enteIinglexiting the site will be constructed at Audubon Road. According to the traffic study from the AUAR document for the area, a traffic signal will not be needed at this intersection until full build out of the entire AUAR area. Sidewalks are proposed on at least one side of all public streets within the development. Proposed Streets B, C and D are all shown as public residential streets that will be constructed by the developer. All of the public residential streets are required to have 60-feet of right-of-way and a 31-foot wide paved street from back-of-curb to back-of-curb. The applicant is proposing the paved streets to be 32-feet wide with a 60-foot wide right-of-way. In addition, the applicant is proposing to install a traffic calming technique known as a neckdown at some of the street intersections. A neckdown is a physical reduction of the road width at an intersection. While one of the main benefits of a neckdown is that it shortens the roadway crossing distance for pedestrians, it can also help reduce traffic speed; which is always a concern in large developments. Staff likes the idea of the neckdown but would only recommend that they be limited to public street intersections only. The neckdowns could create snowplowing issues if they are used at the pIivate street intersections. All of the remaining streets within the development are classified as pIivate streets. Per City Code, all pIivate streets within the R-8 zoning are required to have 24-foot wide paved streets from back-of-curb to back-of-curb, be built to a 7-ton design and contained within a 40-foot wide pIivate easement. Many of the pIivate streets are shown at 24-feet wide but there are a number of other pIivate streets at only 20-feet wide. These streets will have to be revised to meet the 24- foot minimum. At the completion of the project, the developer will be required to submit inspection/soil reports certifying that the pIivate streets were built to a 7-ton design. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 20 EROSION CONTROL Staff recommends an erosion control plan be incorporated on the preliminary and final grading plans and be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to City Council review. The erosion control plan should include, but not be limited to, Type III silt fence adjacent to all wetlands and an erosion control blanket on the steep slope adjacent to the eastern wetland. Staff also recommends that the applicant use the City's Best Management Practices Handbook for erosion control measures. All disturbed areas, as a result of construction, shall be seeded and mulched or sodded immediately after grading to minimize erosion. Rock construction entrances shall be provided and maintained at all construction access points. PARK AND TRAILS On March 22, 2005, the Park and Recreation Comission reviewed Liberty on Bluff Creek. Because of the City's desire to put a 10-20 acre park on the Degler property (north of Bluff Creek) park and trail fees will be requested. The Park and Recreation Commission recommend the City Council require the following conditions of approval concerning parks and trails for the Liberty on Bluff Creek POO: 1. Full park dedication fees be collected per city ordinance in lieu of requiring parkland dedication. 2. The trails on both the north and south sides of collector road "A" be widened to 10 feet. 3. The internal or private trail north of Block 1 be carefully planned to allow convenient access to the Bluff Creek Corridor. 4. Other internal or private trails connecting residents to amenities within the POO be enhanced. INSPECTIONS AND FIRE MARSHAL COMMENTS 1. A lO-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees, shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, Qwest, cable TV, and transformer boxes. This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City Ordinance #9-1. 2. There are a number of additional fire hydrants required and some will be re-Iocated. Discussion has been made with Matt Saam, Assistant City Engineer, to their relocation. 3. Fire apparatus access roads and water supply for fire protection is required to be installed. Such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction except when approved alternate methods of protection are provided. 4. Temporary street signs shall be installed on street intersection when construction of the new roadway allows passage by vehicles. Pursuant to 2002 Minnesota Fire Code Section 501.4. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 ApIi119,2005 Page 21 5. No burning permits will be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either be removed from site or chipped. 6. Submit street names to Chanhassen Building Official and Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review and approval. The Chanhassen Building Official and Fire Marshal will determine which streets will need naming. 7. "No parking fire lane" signs will be required. Contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location of signs to be installed. 8. Submit cul-de-sac design dimensions to City Engineer and Fire Marshal for review and approval. BUILDING COMMENTS 1. Accessibility will have to be provided to all portions of the development and a percentage of the units may also be required to be accessible or adaptable in accordance with Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341. Further information is needed to determine these requirements. 2. Buildings over 8,500 sq. ft. in size must be protected with an automatic fire protection system. The State of Minnesota is in the process of revising Chapter 1306 of the Minnesota State Building Code regarding fire protection systems. It is not yet entirely clear how these changes will affect residential construction. It is important that the developer meetwith the Inspections Division pIior to final design to determine what ramifications, if any, the new requirements will have on the project. 3. The developer must submit a list of proposed street names and an addressing plan for review and approval pIior to final plat of the property. 4. Demolition permits must be obtained before demolishing any structures on the site. 5. A final grading plan and soils report must be to the Inspections Division before permits can be issued. 6. Walls and projections within 3 feet of property lines are required to be of one-hour fire- resistive construction. 7. The buildings will be required to be designed by an architect and engineer as determined by the Building Official. 8. The developer and or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 ApIi119,2005 Page 22 RECOMMENDA TION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following motion: "The Planning Commission recommends tabling of the request for site plan review of the 4 different products and a subdivision with vaIiances ofthe 91.02 acres, conditional uses for the development in the Bluff Creek Overlay DistIict and alteration of the Flood Plain and a wetland alteration permit, as stated below: Planning Recommended Conditions of Approval 1. Increase driveway length to 20 feet on Majestic Homes. 2. Modify architectural detail on Premier Homes, and review colors on all product. 3. Provide guest parking in close proximity to all homes. EngineeIing Recommended Conditions of Approval 1. All private streets are required to have 24-foot wide paved streets from back-of-curb to back- of-curb, be built to a 7 -ton design and contained within a 40-foot wide pIivate easement. At the completion of the project, the developer will be required to submit inspection/soil reports certifying that the private streets were built to a 7-ton design. 2. If importing or exporting mateIial for development of the site is necessary, the applicant will be required to supply the City with detailed haul routes and traffic control plans. The applicant should be aware that any off-site grading will require an easement from the appropriate property owner. 3. All of the ponds are required to be designed to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards with maximum 3:1 slopes and a 10:1 bench at the NWL. 4. Any retaining wall over 4 feet in height must be designed by a Structural Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota. Also, it will require a building permit from the Building Department. 5. PIior to final platting, storm sewer design data will need to be submitted for staff review. Depending on the size of the drainage area, additional catch basins may be required at that time. The storm sewer will have to be designed for a lO-year, 24-hour storm event. Drainage and utility easements will need to be dedicated on the final plat over the public storm drainage system including ponds, drainage swales, emergency overflows, access routes for maintenance, and wetlands up to the 100-year flood level. The minimum easement width shall be 20 feet wide. 6. Erosion control measures and site restoration must be developed in accordance with the City's Best Management Practice Handbook (BMPH). Staff recommends that the City's Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 23 Type II erosion control fence, which is a heavy-duty silt fence, be used for the area adjacent to the existing wetlands on the north and south grading limits of the site. Type I silt fence shall be used in all other areas. A minimum 75-foot long rock construction entrance must be shown at the entrance drive that will be utilized during construction. In addition, tree preservation fencing must be installed at the limits of tree removal. Erosion control blankets are recommended for all of the steep 3: 1 slopes with an elevation change of eight feet or more. All disturbed areas, as a result of construction, must be seeded and mulched or sodded immediately after grading to minimize erosion. 7. All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant is also required to enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements and the conditions of final plat approval. The applicant must be aware that all public utility improvements will require a preconstruction meeting before building permit issuance. 8. The sanitary sewer and water hookup charges will be applicable for each of the new lots. The 2005 trunk hookup charge is $1,458 for sanitary sewer and $2,955 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 and are due at the time of building permit issuance. 9. The applicant shall include a drain tile system behind the curbs to convey sump pump discharge from homes not adjacent to ponds. 10. All plans must be signed by a registered engineer in the State of Minnesota. 11. All of the proposed house pads must have a rear yard elevation at least three feet above the HWL of the adjacent ponds. 12. Revise the public trail width from 8 feet to 10 feet per City Detail No. 5216. 13. On the site plan: a. Show the parking stall dimensions. b. Add a sidewalk connection from Lot 1, Block 7 to the trail along the collector road. 14. Add a temporary cul-de-sac at the ends of Street D on the east side with a sign stating "This street to be extended. 15. Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies will be required prior to construction, including but not limited to MPCA, Department of Health, Carver County and Watershed District. 16. On the grading plan: a. Show all emergency overflows (EOF). The EOF must be 1.5' lower than the adjacent lowest floor. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 24 b. Add a note to remove all existing approaches. c. Show the retaining walls top and bottom elevations. d. Show the benchmark which was used for the site survey. e. Revise the plan to delete the grading in the northeast bluff area. 17. On the utility plan: a. The last stOlID water structure that is road accessible prior to discharge to any water body must be a 3-foot sump. b. Provide a watermain loop from the collector road south to the watermain near MH-lO. c. Show all utility and storm ponds easements. d. Minimum sanitary sewer slope is .4% for 8-inch pipe size. Revise between MH-33 to MH-32. e. Sanitary service must be 6-inch PVC and water service I-inch copper type K. 18. Maximum 3: 1 side slopes are allowed without the use of a retaining wall. 19. Combine Ponds B & E into one pond. 20. Minimum 20-foot wide public drainage and utility easements will be required over the sanitary sewer and watermain that is outside of the right-of-way. 21. Intersection neckdowns are limited to public street intersections only. Park and Recreation Recommended Conditions of Approval 1. Full park dedication fees be collected per city ordinance in lieu of requiring parkland dedication. 2. The trails on both the north and south sides of collector road "A" are widened to 10 feet. 3. The internal or private trail north of Block 1 be carefully planned to allow convenient access to the Bluff Creek Corridor. 4. Other internal or private trails connecting residents to amenities within the PUD be enhanced. Wetland Alteration Permit Recommended Conditions of Approval I. The wetland designations on the plans shall be changed to reflect the wetland designations given in the wetland delineation report. 2. A wetland sequencing and mitigation plan shall be submitted prior to final plat approval. Wetland replacement shall occur in a manner consistent with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (MR 8420). The plans shall show a fixed photo monitoring point for replacement wetlands. A five-year wetland replacement monitoring plan shall be submitted. The applicant shall provide proof of recording of a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for Replacement Wetland. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 25 3. A wetland buffer 16.5 to 20 feet in width (with a minimum average of 16.5 feet) shall be maintained around all wetlands, with the exception of Basin C. A wetland buffer 20 to 30 feet in width (with a minimum average of 20 feet) shall be maintained around Basin C. 4. Wetland buffer areas shall be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the City's wetland ordinance. The locations of trails and retaining walls shall be revised to be located outside of wetland buffer areas. The applicant shall install wetland buffer edge signs, under the direction of City staff, before construction begins and shall pay the City $20 per sign. 5. All structures shall be set back 40 feet from the edge of the wetland buffer. The wetland buffer setback shall be shown on the plans. In addition, the plans shall be revised so all structures (with the exception of trails and retaining walls) meet the required 40 foot setback. 6. Drainage and utility easements with a minimum width of 20 feet shall be provided over all existing wetlands, wetland mitigation areas, buffer areas used as PVC and stonn water infrastructure. 7. A complete StOllli Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be in place before applying for and receiving NPDES construction permit coverage from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). 8. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3: 1. All exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or pennanent cover year round, according to the following table of slopes and time frames: Type of Slope Steeper than 3: 1 10: 1 to 3: 1 Flatter than 10: 1 Time 7 days 14 days 21 days (Maximum time an area can remain open when the area is not actively being worked.) These areas include constructed stonn water management pond side slopes, and any exposed soil areas with a positive slope to a stonn water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter system, stonn sewer inlet, temporary or pennanent drainage ditch or other natural or man made systems that discharge to a smface water. 9. Clay diversions shall be used to divert runoff around the wetlands on the south side of the development to the temporary sediment basins downslope of them. 10. Chanhassen Type 2, Heavy Duty silt fence shall be used around all wetlands, streams, creeks, bluffs and ravines; Chanhassen type 1 silt fence shall be used around the remaining areas. 11. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g., Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction Permit), Minnesota Department Libeliy on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 26 of Natural Resources (dewatering pennit), Army Corps of Engineers) and comply with their conditions of approval. Wetland Subdivision Recommended Conditions of Approval 1. The wetland designations on the plans shall be changed to reflect the wetland designations given in the wetland delineation report. 2. A wetland sequencing and mitigation plan shall be submitted prior to final plat approval. Wetland replacement must occur in a manner consistent with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (MR 8420). The plans shall show a fixed photo monitoring point for replacement wetlands. A five-year wetland replacement monitoring plan shall be submitted. The applicant shall provide proof of recording of a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for Replacement Wetland. 3. A wetland buffer 16.5 to 20 feet in width (with a minimum average of 16.5 feet) shall be maintained around all wetlands, with the exception of Basin C. A wetland buffer 20 to 30 feet in width (with a minimum average of 20 feet) shall be maintained around Basin C. 4. Wetland buffer areas shall be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the City's wetland ordinance. The locations of trails and retaining walls shall be revised to be located outside of wetland buffer areas. The applicant shall install wetland buffer edge signs, under the direction of City staff, before construction begins and shall pay the City $20 per sign. 5. All structures shall be set back 40 feet from the edge of the wetland buffer. The wetland buffer setback shall be shown on the plans. In addition, the plans shall be revised so all structures (with the exception of trails and retaining walls) meet the required 40 foot setback. 6. Grading, trails and retaining walls shall be revised to be located outside of the bluff and the bluff impact zone. 7. The plans shall be revised to show the primary and secondary conidors and the setback. No alterations are allowed within the primary conidor or within the first 20 feet of the setback from the primary conidor. The grading plan shall be revised to eliminate alterations within the primary conidor or within the first 20 feet of the setback from the primary conidor. All structures shall meet the 40-foot setback from the primary conidor. 8. In lieu of a LOMA, the applicant shall be required to obtain a conditional use pennit for alterations within the floodplain. 9. The developer shall detennine the base flood elevation (100-year) to ensure that the structures will meet all floodplain elevation requirements. 10. Retaining walls and storm water infrastructure shall be revised so that no storm sewer is located under proposed retaining walls. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19,2005 Page 27 11. The grade stabilization structure at the north end of Basin A is in disrepair and shall be replaced. Before the development incorporates this structure into the permanent storm water management system, the structure shall be assessed and a plan proposed and approved by the city for the repair or replacement of the structure, as well as long term maintenance. The applicant shall work with the property owner to the north to get permission to repair or replace the structure. 12. The distance between the inlets and outlets in the northern portion of Pond B and in the southern portion of Basin F shall be maximized to prevent short-circuiting. 13. Drainage and utility easements with a minimum width of 20 feet shall be provided over all existing wetlands, wetland mitigation areas, buffer areas used as PVC and storm water infrastructure. 14. A complete Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be in place before applying for and receiving NPDES construction permit coverage from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). 15. Minimization of the amount of exposed soils on the site is needed; phasing of the development shall limit the disturbed areas open. 16. All emergency overflows need temporary and permanent stabilization and shall be shown in a detail or on the SWPPP. Energy dissipation (riprap and geotextile fabric) shall be installed within 24 hours of installation of flared end sections and outlet structures. 17. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round, according to the following table of slopes and time frames: Type of Slope Steeper than 3:1 10:1 to 3: 1 Flatter than 10: 1 Time 7 days 14 days 21 days (Maximum time an area can remain open when the area is not actively being worked.) These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any exposed soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other natural or man made systems that discharge to a surface water. 18. Temporary sediment basins shall be constructed and could be located in the proposed permanent storm water pond locations. If Pond A does not get excavated prior to disturbing the contributing area; a temporary basin shall be constructed approximately in the areas of Street D and Lot 5, Block 3. Temporary basins shall be labeled on the SWPPP. A detail shall be provided for the temporary outlet structures for the temporary basins. Clay berms shall be used to temporarily divert runoff from the construction site to the temporary basins prior to discharge. Additionally the clay diversions shall be used to divert runoff around the Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 28 wetlands on the south side of the development to the temporary sediment basins downslope of them. 19. Chanhassen Type 2, Heavy Duty silt fence shall be used around all wetlands, streams, creeks, bluffs and ravines; Chanhassen type 1 silt fence shall be used around the remaining areas. The inlet control (for area inlets, not curbside) detail shall be mono-mono heavy duty machine sliced silt fence with 4 foot maximum spacing for metal T -posts. A rock berm placed around the silt fence shall be at least 2 feet wide and 1 foot high of 1 Yz -inch clear rock. Wimco-type inlet controls shall be installed in all inlets through out the project within 24 hours of inlet installation. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street sweeping as-needed. 20. At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final plat recording, is $324,175. 21. The applicant shall apply for and obtain pennits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g., Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction Pennit), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (dewatering pennit), Army Corps of Engineers) and comply with their conditions of approval. Forestrv Recommended Conditions of Approval 1. Tree protection fencing shall be installed prior to construction around all areas designated for preservation. 2. The minimum number of shrubs shall be required in bufferyard areas along Audubon Road and Street A. 3. Boulevard trees along Street A shall be spaced 30 feet apart. 4. All Colorado spruce specified in landscape plans shall be replaced by a new selection of evergreen. 5. All Norway maple specified in landscape plans shall be replaced by bicolor oak. 6. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the city for approval. 7. A walk-through inspection of the silt/tree preservation fence shall be required prior to construction. Inspections and Fire Marshal Recommended Conditions of Approval 1. A 10-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e. street lamps, trees, shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, Qwest, cable TV, and transformer boxes. This is to ensure that Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 29 fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City Ordinance #9-1. 2. There are a number of additional fire hydrants required and some will be re-Iocated. Discussion has been made with Matt Saam, Assistant City Engineer, to their relocation. 3. Fire apparatus access roads and water supply for fire protection is required to be installed. Such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction except when approved alternate methods of protection are provided. 4. Temporary street signs shall be installed on street intersection when construction of the new roadway allows passage by vehicles. Pursuant to 2002 Minnesota Fire Code Section 501.4. 5. No burning pelmits will be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either be removed from site or chipped. 6. Submit street names to Chanhassen Building Official and Chanhassen Fire Marshal for review and approval. The Chanhassen Building Official and Fire Marshal will determine which streets will need naming. 7. "No parking fire lane" signs will be required. Contact the Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location of signs to be installed. 8. Submit cul-de-sac design dimensions to City Engineer and Fire Marshal for review and approval. Building Recommended Conditions of Approval 1. Accessibility will have to be provided to all portions of the development and a percentage of the units may also be required to be accessible or adaptable in accordance with Minnesota State Building Code Chapter 1341. Further information is needed to determine these requirements. 2. Buildings over 8,500 sq. ft. in size must be protected with an automatic fire protection system. The State of Minnesota is in the process of revising Chapter 1306 of the Minnesota State Building Code regarding fire protection systems. It is not yet entirely clear how these changes will affect residential construction. It is important that the developer meet with the Inspections Division prior to final design to determine what ramifications, if any, the new requirements will have on the project. 3. The developer must submit a list of proposed street names and an addressing plan for review and approval prior to final plat of the property. 4. Demolition permits must be obtained before demolishing any structures on the site. Liberty on Bluff Creek Planning Case No. 05-11 April 19, 2005 Page 30 5. A final grading plan and soils report must be to the Inspections Division before permits can be issued. 6. Walls and projections within 3 feet of property lines are required to be of one-hour fire- resistive construction. 7. The buildings will be required to be designed by an architect and engineer as determined by the Building Official. 8. The developer and or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures." A IT ACHMENTS 1. Application. 2. Public Hearing Notice and Property Owner List. 3. Planning Commission Work Session minutes dated April 5, 2005. 4. Preliminary Submission from Narrative from Town and Country. 5. Memo from Julie Ekman, DNR Area Hydrologist. g:\plan\2005 planning cases\05-111iberty on bluff creek\liberty pud prelliminary,doc CITY OF CHANHASSEN RECEIVED ClTYOF cmNHASSEN CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 (952) 227-1100 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLlCA nON MAR 0 4 2005 CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT .-r d /) '4 .-r. APPLlCANT..JOUAJl ~ L O~( TI1{J I /lA ( . OWNER: ADDRESS: iú/( 17 Sn/1'¿~\.£l.-- ltv'-C/ s-t I&D ADDRESS: ( l:.c¡{PA"--- i l-z,(A~~t t-/ : nt 4 -ç r; ~ t L.{- TELEPHONE (Daytime) v'S ¿-C¡Y-Lf - s'tçr::;- --- MU . ~ 1\/ L.- TELEPHONE: _ Comprehensive Plan Amendment _ Temporary Sales Permit ~ Conditional Use Permit - Vacation of ROW/Easements - Interim Use Permit L Variance _ Non-conforming Use Permit - Wetland Alteration Permit X Planned Unit Development* _ Zoning Appeal _ Rezoning _ Zoning Ordinance Amendment _ Sign Permits _ Sign Plan Review _ Notification Sign 'I.. Site Plan Review* -L Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost** ($50 CUP/SPRNACNARIWAP/Metes and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB) L Subdivision* TOTAL FEE $ A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the application. Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews. *Twenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8%" X 11" reduced copy of transparency 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. SCANNED PROJECT NAME 1----1' btvry, 11~ LOCATION -:6û <,.f- sì - ~ LEGAL DESCRIPTION ----L).ea 'Sf/ ~I u-f'+ Cr-teAL.--J r '0[fh ~ - ~ ~í Se -e {Áf(~C\Cí1 e.ø l~tL--n~lG.f1- "-'0 fÙJ/d{/.-{/ TOTAL . ACREAGE ¿.11, 0 Z- AC fJdJ SS- WETLANDS PRESENT X' YES NO PRESENT ZONING ftG- REQUESTED ZONING lY¿fLC; {~. I("J-7'~ ei4> 'J 1?(.Æ--" _ - U~- "';A tX~ (dV REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION M ¿).lí/1~V1. ÙA1~ -ì-y k~(¡ -J~j~ ' REASON FOR THIS REQUEST pi tlLy S:{L t-vb(~~ /1M1rw14 '0::--- PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION /dr'¿I.A¡A ki1J,il ~tJI'cU.~{ This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information and plans required by applicab!e 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 ten business days of application submittal. A written notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten 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. The city hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing requirements and agency review. Therefore, the city is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day extension for development review. Development review shall be completed within 120 days unless additional review extensions are approved by the applicant. ~---- bi~ft~ Signature of Ä . a t Signature of Fee Owner Date Application Received on Fee Paid Receipt No. The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeting. If not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address. SCANNED CITY OF CHANHASSEN AFFIDA VIT OF MAILING NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA) ) ss. COUNTY OF CARVER ) I, Karen J. Engelhardt, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes that she is and was on March 29, 2005, the duly qualified and acting Deputy Clerk of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota; that on said date she caused to be mailed a copy of the attached notice of Public Hearing Postponement for Liberty on Bluff Creek - Planning Case No. 05-11 to the persons named on attached Exhibit "A", by enclosing a copy of said notice in an envelope addressed to such owner, and depositing the envelopes addressed to all such owners in the United States mail with postage fully prepaid thereon; that the names and addresses of such owners were those appearing as such by the records of the County Treasurer, Carver County, Minnesota, and by other appropriate records. Subscribed and sworn to before me thi~q4hday of march ,2005. I KIM t MEUWISSEN I Notary Public.Minnesota My Commission expires J4I1 31, 2010 SCANNED CITY OF CHANHASSEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONEMENT Dear Property Owner: On March 24, 2005, the City of Chanhassen mailed a public hearing notice to you regarding the following proposal: . Request for Rezoning of property from A~2 to PUD-R; Subdivision with Variances of approximately 91 acres into 84 lots, 3 outlots and public right-of-way; Site Plan Approval for 459 townhouse units; Wetland Alteration Permit; Conditional Use Permit for Alteration of the Flood Plain; and Conditional Use Permit for development within the Bluff Creek Overlay District. The property is located east of Audubon Road, South of Lyman Boulevard, and north of Pioneer Trail (location map on reverse side of this notice), Liberty on Bluff Creek. Applicant: Town & Country Homes - Planning Case No. 05-11. The public hearing has been POSTPONED and WILL NOT be held at the April 5, 2005 Planning Commission meeting as originally scheduled; HOWEVER, it will be presented to the Planning Commission under the "Open Discussion" portion of the April 5, 2005 agenda. The public hearing has been rescheduled for April 19, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. If you have questions regarding this proposal, contact Kate Aanenson at 952-227-1139 or by email: kaanenson@cLchanhassen.mn.us. CITY OF CHANHASSEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONEMENT Dear Property Owner: On March 24, 2005, the City of Chanhassen mailed a public hearing notice to you regarding the following proposal: . Request for Rezoning of property from A-2 to PUD-R; Subdivision with Variances of approximately 91 acres into 84 lots, 3 outlots and public right-of-way; Site Plan Approval for 459 townhouse units; Wetland Alteration Permit; Conditional Use Permit for Alteration of the Flood Plain; and Conditional Use Permit for development within the Bluff Creek Overlay District. The property is located east of Audubon Road, South of Lyman Boulevard, and north of Pioneer Trail (location map on reverse side of this notice), Liberty on Bluff Creek. Applicant: Town & Country Homes - Planning Case No. 05-11. The public hearing has been POSTPONED and WILL NOT be held at the April 5, 2005 Planning Commission meeting as originally scheduled; HOWEVER, it will be presented to the Planning CQrnmission under the "Open Discussion" portion of the April 5, 2005 agenda. The public hearing has been rescheduled for April 19, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. If you have questions regarding this proposal, contact Kate Aanenson at 952-227-1139 or by email: kaanenson@ci.chanhassen.mn.us. " ~~ '~~~; --,,) i " !j '. J----;--.2. .1; 'y ~ ':',/1 ,/ \( ii" \ /~"'¡-) c' j,: '7-,/cU~ : (II ,.,1 i '7'~ ~\: :f- 1"· ~..; " r ~ ' I ì \ L- "...J~ I Disclaimer This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one, This map is a compilation of records, information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only, The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purpose requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features, If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 952-227-1107. 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This map is a compilation of records, information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only, The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to prepare this map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purpose requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features, If errors or discrepancies are found please contact 952-227-11 07, The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shaH not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives aH claims, and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and aH claims brought by User, its employees or egents, or third parties which arise out of the use~s access or use of data provided. 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SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1105 BHARAT & SHUSHMA B PATEL 2898 FOREST RDG CHASKA MN 55318-1112 BRIAN D RAMSAY 2774 SIMONS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1173 BRUCE E & MARCINE A JABLONSKI 2661 SHADOW LN CHASKA MN 55318-1109 CHAD & NICOLE M BJUGAN 2734 AUTUMN WOODS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1159 CHRISTOPHER LOMBARDO & MARALEE A LOMBARDO 2902 IRONWOOD BLVD CHASKA MN 55318-1108 DANIEL J WEBER 2752 SIMONS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1164 DAVID A & JOYCE B MAGNESS 2870 IRONWOOD BLVD CHASKA MN 55318-1116 DAVID L & LINDA M LADNER 2734 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1105 DIRK R & WENDY J GASTERLAND 2614 RACHEL CT CHASKA MN 55318-1166 ERIC E PEDERSEN & NEVA M CROCKER 2718 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1106 ERIC L & COLLEEN P CROWELL 2694 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1106 GARR A & ALLISON J VANSLOOTEN 2733 AUTUMN WOODS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1161 GREGORY J & ANN ZIMPRICH 2861 TIMBERVIEW TRL CHASKA MN 55318-1114 HENRY M HELGEN III & MICHELE KELM-HELGEN 2865 TIMBERVIEW TRL CHASKA MN 55318-1114 JAMES J WISE 2747 WAGNER DR 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CHASKA MN 55318-1109 EUGENE T & NICOLE R NOVITSKY 2637 RACHEL CT CHASKA MN 55318-1166 GILBERT &AILEEN F SCHUCKMAN 2700 AUTUMN WOODS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1158 HARRIS COOPER & DARCY R DILLY COOPER 2900 FOREST RDG CHASKA MN 55318-1112 JAMES D & DEBRA J KEPPLER 2670 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1107 JAMES S & KIMBERLY C FREEMAN 2725 SIMONS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1163 JASON R & DENISE D TRONERUD 2730 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1105 JEFFREY B & DAWN M ACKERSON 2746 SIMONS DR CHASKAMN 55318-1164 JEREMY J & DAWN M PETERSON 2715 AUTUMN WOODS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1160 JOHN D & JULIE A MYHR 2685 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1106 JOHN FRANCIS MCDONALD & MARGARET CATHERINE MCDONALD 2891 FOREST RDG CHASKA MN 55318-1112 JOHN R & KRISTIN K BILDEN 2908 BUTTERNUT DR CHASKA MN 55318-1111 JONATHON & MEGAN PAUL 2735 SIMONS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1163 KEITH R & ANN M WYMAN 2674 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1107 KENNETH C BA YCH & SOFIA R MARINOS-BAYCH 2726 AUTUMN WOODS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1159 KEVIN D & RHONDA 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CHASKA MN 55318-1166 PETER J & JOAN TETRICK 2782 SIMONS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1173 RICHARD J & MARY M FRANK 2762 SIMONS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1164 ROBERT C & LIBBY FAIRCHILD 2678 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1107 RUSSELL P & JANET M SONS 2709 AUTUMN WOODS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1160 STEPHEN J & LAURA L HANISH 2892 FOREST RDG CHASKA MN 55318-1112 MICHAEL A & JENNIFER M BROBACK 3300 EDINBOROUGH WAY SUITE 400 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55435-5960 MICHAEL J & REBECCA S GLEASON 2895 FOREST RDG CHASKA MN 55318-1112 MICKY J & LINETTE M WILLKOM 2727 AUTUMN WOODS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1161 PATRICIA A DAWSON 10806 GLEN WILDING LN BLOOMINGTON MN 55431-4215 PAUL R & LINDA M DEROCHER 2686 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1106 RICHARD C & MARTHA J CARLSON 2896 FOREST RDG CHASKA MN 55318-1112 RICHARD W & NONA C HALL 1772 PRESCOTT LN CHASKA MN 55318-3219 ROBERT C & STEPHANIE L GEISLER 2770 SIMONS DR CHASKAMN 55318-1173 SCOTT C & MICHELE R ODLE 2629 RACHEL CT CHASKA MN 55318-1166 STEVEN L & CAMILLE C WICKSTROM TRUSTEES OF TRUST 2874 IRONWOOD BLVD CHASKA MN 55318-1116 MICHAEL G & SHEILA J JANKE 2729 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1105 MICHAEL L & LISA A GEARMAN 2766 SIMONS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1179 MYRON J & KARYL A MUEHLBAUER 2698 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1106 PAUL B & PATRICIA M BURY 2889 FOREST RDG CHASKA MN 55318-1112 PETER F & ANITA M NEISEN 2864 TIMBERVIEW TRL CHASKA MN 55318-1114 RICHARD H & MICHELE J IMDIEKE 2710 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1106 ROBERT A & JILL S ROXAS 2906 BUTTERNUT DR CHASKA MN 55318-1111 ROBERT F FRANKLIN III & JO ANNE M VERTIN 2654 SHADOW LN CHASKA MN 55318-1109 STEEN C & LINDA L JACOBSEN 2737 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1105 STEVEN L & LYNDA M VOLA VKA 2740 SIMONS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1164 STEVEN R GOLLOHER & WENDY 0 BELL 2887 IRONWOOD BLVD CHASKA MN 55318-1108 T AUFIK & NADA AL-KHOUJA 249 TRISTAN DR EXCELSIOR MN 55331-7406 THOMAS A & KELLY L DOERING 2867 IRONWOOD BLVD CHASKA MN 55318-1116 THOMAS M & AUDREY Q MCGREEHAN 2664 SHADOW LN CHASKA MN 55318-1109 CARL M & SANDRA J BEAURLlNE 2888 FOREST RDG CHASKA MN 55318-1112 SUSAN G ZELINSKY 2886 IRONWOOD BLVD CHASKA MN 55318-1108 THE JONATHAN ASSOCIATION 111000 BAVARIA RD CHASKA MN 55318-2702 THOMAS G & DEBRA N KERBER TRUSTEES OF TRUSTS 2883 IRONWOOD BLVD CHASKA MN 55318-1108 THOMAS S SCZEPANSKI 2722 AUTUMN WOODS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1168 TROY A & DEANNE A LOGAN 2765 WAGNER DR CHASKA MN 55318-1168 TALLIS B BLAKE & ROSE M BIERSDORF 2907 BUTTERNUT DR CHASKA MN 55318-1111 THE RYLAND GROUP 7600 EXECUTIVE DR EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344-3677 THOMAS H & PATRICIA L RYAN 2714 AUTUMN WOODS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1158 TODD & MARGARET MEISSNER 2733 SHADOW WOOD CT CHASKA MN 55318-1105 YOSHIFUMI & SHELLEY KASAHARA 2738 AUTUMN WOODS DR CHASKA MN 55318-1159 CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 5, 2005 Open Discussion Liberty on Bluff Creek, Town & Country Homes Kate Aanenson presented a history of the city's actions regarding Bluff Creek. In 1994, the City developed a surface water management plan (SWMP). One outcome of the plan was that the city would prepare a plan, in conjunction with the Watershed District and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, which was titled Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resources Management Plan (Bluff Creek Plan) and completed in December 1996. What the plan proposed was to preserve water, wetlands, steep slopes and trees. It envisioned pennitting development right transfers within the corridor. Examples of development incorporating the principles of the Bluff Creek Plan include Walnut Grove, Arboretum Village and Highlands on Bluff Creek. The Bluff Creek Plan also proposed land use designations for the land designated as the 1995 study area located south of Lyman Boulevard. The land uses were reiterated in the 1998 comprehensive plan update. In 2003, Town & Country Homes presented a townhome concept plan for the Bernardi property. However, the city decided that this area could not be looked at in isolation so it authorized an Alternate Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the 2005 Metropolitan Urban Services Area (MUSA). The Chanhassen 2005 AUAR also included a small portion of the 2001 MUSA for the property located west of the extension of Powers Boulevard, north of Pioneer Trail and southeast of the Highway 312/212 corridor. The AUAR proposed a framework for development of the area using the land use designation for the property, creating a 'worst case" scenario of development. The AUAR then looks at potential impacts of development on natural areas. Ultimately, the AUAR develops mitigation measures for the potential impacts. The AUAR also suggested infrastructure improves that would be necessary including sewer and water extension, stonn water management and transportation improvements. A specific improvement resulting from the AUAR was an east-west collector roadway from Powers Boulevard to Audubon Road. In conjunction with the Highway 312/212 project, Powers Boulevard will be extended from Lyman Boulevard to Pioneer Trail. Construction on Highway 312/212 will begin this spring. Town and Country has proposed a development, Liberty on Bluff Creek, which they want to discuss with the Planning Commission. Some issues that staff has with the development are the preservation of the Bluff Creek corridor, parking, connectivity, architectural details, site grading and the collector road. 1 Krista Novak then gave a presentation for Town & Country Homes. Liberty on Bluff Creek is intended to create a sense of community. One outcome from the concept plan for the property was that the city wanted housing diversity. What their plan proposes is four different housing products. Additionally, the development proposes preservation of the natural areas in the north and south parts of the project. A trail system will connect the north and southern portions of the development as well as connecting in to the natural area and the city's other trail systems. Finally, the development proposes the incorporation of a private park within the development. Krista Novak then made a presentation of the different dwelling type. Chateau. A back-to-back townhouse. A popular building type in Maple Grove, Plymouth, etc. To provide architectural variation, the building ends are alternated with an angled comer element. Slab on grade unit. Base price range upper $100,000 to low $200,000. Majestic. Their newest building type. Built in Maplewood. There is quite a bit of undulation within the building façades. Tuck-under style garage, rear loading, walk around to the front. Base price low to mid $200,000. (Parking was an issue for this housing type.) Premier. Row style, walkout/lookout buildings. Proposed to be located adjacent to natural areas. Only product with a full-basement. Most of the architectural detailing is proposed on the rear of the building, toward the natural area, which represents the units private space. Base prices start in the upper $200,000. Debra Zorn asked if architectural features could be brought to the front, garage side of the building? Krista Novak explained that there was limited area on the building to add details. Also, the color of the slide presentation was somewhat bland (gray) and that the addition of other colors would help the building façade. Krista Novak then pointed out that they are proposing a trail connection through the wooded area being preserved on the northern end of the project. Regency. Back-to-back units with underground parking. Within the garage, each unit has an individually enclosed parking area with its own door. All sides have architectural detailing. Units are approximately 1,700 to 1,800 square feet. The design preserves the green space around the unit with a single entrance to the underground parking area. Base price start in the mid $200,000. A brief discussion of trash pickup was held. Each unit would have to bring their trash out for pickup by haulers. It was stated that this item would be coming back for a public hearing. 2 The pool would be a recreational pool, rather than a lap pool Possibly a smaller wading pool would be included, but that has not been decided yet. The proposed development would rely heavily on the use of retaining walls to try to preserve surrounding site. The developer is attempting to contact the neighboring propel1y owner to see if they can work out grading across the property line to reduce the use of retaining walls. However, since they do not have control of the adjacent property, they would need to match existing grades surrounding the site. They thanked the Planning Commission for their time and attention. Respectfully submitted. Kate Aanenson g:\plan\200S planning cases\OS-11 liberty on bluff creek\chanhassen planning commission discussion.doc 3 Preliminary Plat Submission for: ~ t·!J er on blu'f'f creek Submitted By TOWN &. COUNTRY HOMES "c"~~~c~·· o.o=.~-=,.:.~.~_.,,~~=_=~o._~ ~",··.·..=".ch~,No .~_.'='_~~_=.~."-"'='="'".., c//~. CITY OF CHANHASSEN RECEIVED i\IIM) i) 4 '1005 '~ir~n. -¡ -. c.. CHANHASSEN PL\NNING DEPT Liberty on Bluff Creek Preliminary Plat Submittal March 4th, 2005 1 of 6 SCANNED Community Name Liberty on Bluff Creek '. . .' . . ., .'. .,..~.~... -;: "'';<:'' ,""A:"~'~:',..: .,' ~.~ ...,..::~,.=:,;:..:;:.>:-.;:~J ~~~~~~~~~'~~~~:.~:~~ ~.,;;._ ...~.~ "';i';£:~::f~~,~i;f.t~;'~""'i";~"·::- "''i!-''~'.~ .'. :-- . Legal Description (Bernardi) Legal Description 17.4 AC IN SW1/4 SE1/4 LYING SEL Y OF LINE DESC AS: BEG AT NE CORN OF SW1/4 SE1/4 TH W 66 FT TH S38* 157.08' TH S73*W 287.1' TH S36*W 125.4' TH Section: 22 Township: 116 Range: 023 + (Char Jeurissen) - previous "exception" parcel on the southwestern side of the property along Audubon. Legal Description P/O SW1/4 NE1/4 DESC AS: COMM AT SW CORN TH N1*W ON W LINE SW1/4 NE1/4 531.9' TO PT OF BEG TH CaNT N 1 *W 231.70' TH N88*E 470' TH S1 *E Section: 27 Township: 116 Range: 023 Liberty on Bluff Creek Preliminary Plat Submittal March 4th, 2005 20f6 Contact Information LANDOWNER Aurora Investments 5215 Edina Industrial Blvd. Suite 100 Edina, MN 55439-3023 Contact: Luigi Bernardi ph. (952) 831-5002 xl08 fax (952) 893-0165 DEVELOPER! APPLICANT Town and Country Homes 7516 Smetana Lane, Suite 180 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Contact: Krista Novack ph. (952) 253-0448 fax (952) 944-3437 SITE PLANNING, ENGINEERING Westwood Professional Services 7599 Anagram Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Contact: Chris Moerhl ph.(952) 906-7443 fax (952) 937-5822 Planning History Town & Country Homes first introduced our proposal for the Bernardi property to the city in the fall of 2002. To begin the process of due diligence for the property we submitted for PUD Concept Plan approval, knowing that the site was not developable until 2005. Without formalizing any densities, site layouts, and product, the city approved our concept for a PUD. Rather than conducting a typical EAW for our individual property within the 2005 MUSA Expansion Area, the city determined that it was necessary to conduct an AUAR, which required participation from all the property owners within the Expansion Area. Since the beginning of this endeavor, we have enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in the community, and to be a part of such a comprehensive and holistic planning process. Since we introduced our proposal to the city of Chanhassen, our site plan has become more sophisticated and enhanced through incorporating information from the AUAR and Feasibility Study, as well as through gathering valuable input from numerous meetings with city staff and the community. Liberty on Blllff Creek Preliminary Plat Submittal March 4th, 2005 30f6 PUD Current Zoning: Proposed Zoning: Total Gross Acreage: Slopes: Existing Wetlands: Total Net Acreage: AG PUD /Medium Density Residential 91.02 AC 3.16 AC 8.89 AC 78.97 ROW: Oulot A: Outlot B: Outlot C: 11.821 AC 25.983 AC (North) 12.386 AC (South) .703 (Commons Area) Total Homes: Premier: 54 Chateau: 176 Majestic: 117 Regency: 112 459 Homes Gross Density: Net Density: 5.0 Homes per AC 5.8 Homes per AC The Bernardi property is currently zoned Agricultural and guided for Office Industrial and/ or Medium Density Residential. Town and Country Homes is proposing a PUD /Medium Density Residential community for Liberty on Bluff Creek. This enables us to be creative with our site layout and design, and allows for more opportunity for preservation, community character, and density clustering. Architecture Anti- Montony/Character Since we first introduced our project to the city, we have incorporated 2 new and exciting home styles, the Regency and the Majestic. We have also elevated the architecture for our Chateau product. Our Premier homes are also very attractive and have had huge success in the marketplace. These four distinctly different home styles will be able to satisfy a wide spectrum of homebuyer demands. Liberty on Bluff Creek Preliminary Plat Submittal March 4th, 2005 4of6 More detailed descriptions of the architecture are part the Liberty book included in this submittal. Every home style also comes with a variety of color packages to create diversity and interest in the architecture among the mix of housing styles. We strategically disbursed the different home styles throughout the community in various locations so that there is a mix among the neighborhoods and building relationships. Quality of Life Trails & Open Space The Liberty on Bluff Creek plan incorporates trails throughout the site to encourage pedestrian activity, and specifically, to take advantage of the impressive and heavily wooded open areas to the north and south of the community. Providing adequate trails and sidewalks also naturally invites residents of the community to utilize area amenities, be more active, and to get to know their neighbors - all elements of a strong community. Community Pool Liberty on Bluff Creek will also have a community pool amenity, which will be located in the area currently referenced as Outlot C on our plans. This will be both an active and passive open space area that the Liberty on Bluff Creek homeowners can use. Showering facilities and parking will also be provided. More detailed plans on this area are in the process of being finalized. Homeowners Association: A Homeowners Association will maintain all common areas, private streets, and amenities - including the community pool. Town & Country Homes is proficient and experienced in HOA creation and management. We take pride in the management companies we hire and expect a high level of standards and performance. This guarantees that the community will be meticulously maintained, and will retain a high value for years to come. Liberty on Bluff Creek Preliminary Plat Submittal March 4t\ 2005 50f6 Noteworthy News: Very recently, a well-known and successful national homebuilder just entering into the Minnesota market place, K. Hovnanian, has acquired Town & Country Homes. This is an exciting turning point for Town & Country Homes because we will now be backed with even more ability to venture into unique and innovative opportunities. K. Hovnanian is a publicly held company, yet still maintains strong family values and ownership, which was important to Town & Country Homes and the Ryan family. Town & Country Homes will keep its name, and current office location. We look forward to expanding on our success in the homebuilding community. To learn more about K. Hovnanian, visit their web site at www.khov.com. (KJP'mq¥ð.A Fa[11ilyoll\uild~rs<. ,_ '. .... .~ ..0_.' ..~ c.... ........,' ._·'_0,.....0_.. ".n_".._ __.c. . ... .,~ Liberty on Bluff Creek Preliminary Plat Submittal March 4th, 2005 60f6 DEPARTMENT: NATURAL RESOURCES - WATERS STATE OF MINNESOTA Office Memorandum DATE: March 15,2005 TO: Chanhassen Planning Department Attn: Kate Aanenson FROM: Julie Ekman, Area Hydrologist ~', 2: o PHONE: (651) 772-7919 SUBJECT: Comment on Town & Country Homes, Liberty on Bluff Creek I have received the preliminary plat for this development proposal and have one comment. Concerning the FEMA mapped floodplain, since there is mapped Zone A floodplain on this property I would recommend that the developer determine the base flood elevation (l OO-yr) to ensure that the structures will meet all floodplain elevation requirements. This will help future residents determine their flood insurance needs. Thank you for the opportunity to review these plans. ~£CEI\ED MAR 1 6 2005 CITY OF CHANHASSEN