ReferralCity of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 227 -1100
Date: May 20, 2014 Review Response Deadline: June 5, 2014
To: Development Plan Referral Agencies From: Planning Department
By: Robert Generous, AICP, Senior Planner (952) 227 -1131 bgenerous(a )ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Subject: Request for Rezoning from Agricultural Estate (A2) to Residential -Low & Medium Density (RLM);
Conditional Use Permit to permit development within the Bluff Creek Corridor; and Preliminary Plat
with Variances creating 15 lots, 4 outlots and public right of way on 25.65 acres located at 7280 and
7300 Galpin Boulevard — VISTAS AT BENTZ FARMS. Applicant: Homestead Partners, LLC
Planning Case: 2014 -18 PID: 25-0101510,25-0101530&25-01001700
The above - described application for approval of a land development proposal was filed with the Chanhassen Planning
Department on May 16, 2014. The 60 -day review period ends July 15, 2014.
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, storm 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 June 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall. We would appreciate receiving your comments by no later than June 5,
2014. You may also appear at the Planning Commission meeting if you so desire. Your cooperation and assistance is
greatly appreciated.
1. 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 - Waters
5. U.S. 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 (CenturyLink)
10. Electric Company (Xcel Energy)
11. Mediacom
12. CenterPoint Energy/Minnegasco