3 Pemton/Devel Plan/Lk Harrison
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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PO Box 147
Chanhassec, MN55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park and Recreation Commission
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director "$'
April 15, 2005
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
Development Plan Review, Lake Harrison - The Pemtom
Land Company
Pemtom Land Company is requesting the rezoning of rural property to residential
single family; the subdivision of the property into 40 lots, 3 outlots and public right-
of way with variances; and a wetland alteration permit on property consisting of 62
acres located at 6950 Galpin Boulevard. This property had been previously
identified as a desirable location for a neighborhood park to serve a growing area of
the city. In addition, a specific location on the property has been identified as a
desirable location for a future water treatment plant. Staff has been working to
combine these two future uses in a single quadrant of the property.
Attached please find the proposed development plan. During our site tour on April
26, we will visit the area described as Outlot A - Parcell. Also attached is a
preliminary drawing depicting one orientation of the proposed water treatment plant
and corresponding profiles. Staff would like to explore with the commission the
desirability of locating park amenities on the small plateau above the water
treatment plant site. The city will retain the services of Brauer and Associates, a
park planning firm, to assist in this process. A neighborhood meeting to discuss the
proposed treatment plant was held on April 14 and neighbors did express an interest
in a park in this part of the city.
Trail connectors and sidewalks are included in the development plans.
Neighborhood trail connectors to the proposed park site have yet to be identified.
ACTION DESIRED
Staff would like to receive confirmation whether or not the commission is interested
in pursuing development of a neighborhood park on this small and relatively rugged
piece of property. I will arrange for a representative from Brauer and Associates to
record your comments during our site tour portion of the meeting. In the event the
commission directs staff to pursue this action, staff will work with Brauer and
Associates on the development of a concept park plan.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Lake Harrison Plat
2. Preliminary West Water Treatment Plant Drawings
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City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 227-1100
CITY OF
CHANJD8S}J
Date: March 22, 2005
To: Development Plan Referral Agencies
From: Planning Department
By: Bob Generous, Senior Planner
Subject: Request for Rezoning from Rural Residential, RR, to Single Family Residential, RSF; Subdivision
review for 40 Lots, 3 Outlots and public right-of-way with Variances; and a Wetland Alteration
Permit for the grading and filling of wetlands on site, property consisting of 62 acres located at 6950
Galpin Boulevard - Lake Harrison. Applicant: The Pemtom Land Company.
Planning Case: 05-14
The above described application for approval of a land development proposal was filed with the Chanhassen Planning
Department on March 22, 2005. The 6O-day review period ends May 21, 2005.
In order for us to provide a complete analysis of issues for Planning Commission and City Council review, we would
appreciate your comments and recommendations concerning the impact of this proposal on traffic circulation, existing and
proposed future utility services, stonn water drainage, and the need for acquiring public lands or easements for park sites,
street extensions or improvements, and utilities. Where specific needs or problems exist, we would like to have a written
report to this effect from the agency concerned so that we can make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City
Council.
This application is scheduled for consideration by the Chanhassen Planning Commission on April 19, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall. We would appreciate receiving your comments by no later than April 8,
2005, You may also appear at the Planning Commission meeting if you so desire. Your cooperation and assistance is
greatly appreciated.
I. City Departments:
a. City Engineer
b. City Attorney
c, City Park Director
d. Fire Marshal
e. Building Official
f. Water Resources Coordinator
g, Forester
2. Carver Soil & Water Conservation District
3. MN Dept. of Transportation
4. MN Dept. of Natural Resources
5. US. Army Corps of Engineers
6, U.S. Fish & Wildlife
7. Carver County
a. Engineer
b. Environmental Services
8, Watershed District Engineer
a. Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek
b. Lower Minnesota River
c. Minnehaha Creek
9. Telephone Company (Qwest or SprintlUnited)
10. Electric Company (Xcel Energy or MN Valley)
11. Mediacom
12. CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco
13. Other-
14. Other-
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Pemtom Land Company
7597 ANAGRAM DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA 55344
(952) 937-0716' FAX (952) 937-8635
TO: Honorable Mayor, Members of the Chanhassen City Council, Chairperson, Members
of the Planning Commission and Professional Staff
SUBJECT: Lake Harrison
DATE: March 17, 2005
We are pleased to present to you a proposal for a new neighborhood of single family detached
custom homes on the Jerome and Linda Carlson property.
BACKGROI"ND:
The Carlson Property is located at 6950 Galpin Boulevard. The owners of the property are long
time Chanhassen residents, Mr, Carlson was one of the co-founders of Instant Web, Victory
Envelope, and United Mailing, He has been very active in the Chanhassen community for many
years including service as President and Board Member of the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce,
The property has many outstanding natural features. Through the years, the Carlson's have
developed trails and have created a sanctuary feeling on this unique property. Its dominant feature
is the large wetland area that meanders ITom Galpin Boulevard to Lake Lucy Road. A vintage 1918
windmill occupies the old farmstead site and can be seen ITom Galpin Boulevard, The Carlsons
constructed a beautiful soft contemporary home and swimming pool that occupies a rise
overlooking Lake Harrison. This home, pool, and windmill will remain as prominent features of the
property,
SITE DATA:
1. Total site - 62,0 Acres
2, 39 Homesites Planned
3, Gross Density - ,63 Homes Per Acre
4. Wetland Component - 20,9 Acres (preliminary - to be verified in Spring)
SITE VISITATION:
Prior to the thorough site analysis conducted on this site to include a boundary survey, tree survey,
.:,ztopographica1 analysis, and studies conducted by wet!;U1d scientists, numerous members of the 'ic.
Chanhassen City Staff were invited to tour the property to insure all elements necessary to prepare
this premiere property were factored into the planning process,
CITY ANALYSIS:
The City identified a need on this site for a neighborhood park as well as a strong need for a water
treatment facility. The City will present to the residents the needs analysis and function of these
two componems at independent meetings, Plans for 10 single-family lots in the vicinity of these
two uses have been removed ITom the original concept plans on the east end of the property abutting
Galpin Boule\'ard,
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Lake Harrison
March 17,2005
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS:
As in keeping with the long history of our company, a neighborhood meeting was conducted on
March 10, 2005 at the Chanhassen Recreational Center. The concerns of the neighbors focused on
protecting the natural resources of this site, trees, traffic, size and location of the park and water
facility, and architectural diversity.
TREES:
Pemtom has a long history of employing landscape architects early in the site analysis process to
plan roads, utilities, and homesites. Tree preservation will be ofuhimate concern. Where possible,
retaining walls will be used to control slopes and save additional trees. A generous landscape plan
will be implemented in the design process.
TRAFFIC:
To limit traffic in the Highover neighborhood, a ten lot cul-de-sac will be added to the planned thru
road off Highover and only two lots are planned off a private street which will greatly limit traffic
in Highover. Both Lake Lucy Road and Galpin Boulevard are collector roads serving this site and
at the suggestion of the neighborhood and the Chanhassen City Staff: Lake Harrison Road will be
extended through the entire neighborhood to mitigate traffic going predominantly in one direction.
PARK AND WATER TREATMENT FACILITY:
All items of neighborhood concern with this item were deferred to the Chanhassen City Staff.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROLS AND FEATURES: .
A Declaration of Covenants will be contained in the final documents that will control house sizes
and incorporate custom designs on the elevations of every home. Itmovative streetlights,
landscaping plans, and uniform mailboxes will be mandatory.
ARl.:HHECTURAL DIVERSITY:
In addition to the architectural control documents employed by the developer, we agree to study the
documents of Highover to insure strong home and architectural diversity on the site,
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE:
In an effort to preserve the "sanctu!lty" like character of the property, approximately 30 8C(eS of the
project will be dedicated to the public in the form of outlots for parks and open space, as well as
right-of-way for roads and sidewalks. In addition, we hope to carry this feeling over to the residents
by way of conservation covenants covering everything from wetlands to natural grass buffers. Over
fifty per cent of this new neighborhood will remain as open space.
WETLANDS:
There is an extensive amount of wetlands on the site and wetland impacts on site are inevitable,
The plan was designed to be sympathetic to the wetlands and minimize impacts as much as
possible, We are requesting waivers for reduced wetland buffers and setbacks in some portions of
the site, It is possible to mitigate for all the wetland removal on site, but it is very destructive to the
existing trees and we would like to explore the option of off site mitigation for this site,
Lake Harrison
March 17, 2005
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DEVELOPER:
The Pemtom Land Company has been active in building and developing in the Metropolitan area
since 1963. Our goal is to work with the natural features of sites to create quality home sites with
appealing streetscapes using the topography and natural beauty of the land,
Dan Herbst, President of The Pemtom Land Company, has been actively involved in the
Chanhassen community for many years. He helped found the Chanhassen Jaycees and served as
Officer and Director of the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce as well as member and Chairman of
the Chanhassen Planning Commission and member of the Chanhassen Lions and American Legion.
He served as President and Board Member of the Carver County Coordinated Services as a
nonprofit fundraiser for Carver Area Rural Transportation (CART) and has been a resident of
Chanhassen since 1970.
Neighborhoods we have created in the vicinity include, Crimson Bay in Chanhassen, Trillium Bay
and Eagle Bluff in Minnetrista, Swiss Mountain in Victoria, Wynnfield on Dell Road and Settlers
Ridge and Settlers West in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen. Other neighborhoods in Eden Prairie
include Entrevaux , Kingston Ridge, St, Johns Woods and Normandy Crest. In Minnetonka our
neighborhoods include Chimo, McCarthy's Woods, Brynmar Place, and Greenwoods on the Lake.
WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
The Planners, Landscape Architects, Engineers, and Wetland Scientists at Westwood Professional
Services have provided land development consulting services for over 32 years. Westwood's
approach to the environment is to provide quality places to live, work, and play while protecting our
natural resources to the greatest extent possible. Their team of wetland scientists includes over 35
years of experience in wetland delineations, and mitigation designs.
We are excited to move forward after our informational meeting and data gathering to proceed with
a unique and successful neighborhood that will be oflasting value to the City ofChanhassen and its
residents,
We respectfully request your comments and feedback.
Sincerely,
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