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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 20, 2014
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Lisa Hokkanen, Maryam Yusuh, and Steve
Weick
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kim Tennyson
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior
Planner; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Dan Campion 340 Trappers Pass
PUBLIC HEARING:
NEXT STEPS LEARNING CENTER: REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH
VARIANCES FOR A 3,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING EXPANSION ON PROPERTY ZONED
INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK (IOP) AND LOCATED AT 1430 PARK COURT (LOT 1, BLOCK
2, ROME PARK). APPLICANT: JEREMY SPAUDE, PLANNING CASE 2014-15.
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Weick asked for clarification of
the retention pond. Chairman Aller asked about the impact of additional parking spaces on runoff. The
applicant, Jeremy Spaude stated he was in agreement with the conditions in the staff report. Chairman
Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Yusuf moved, Weick seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the
for construction of a 3,000 square-foot daycare addition as
City Council approve a Site Plan
shown in plans dated received April 18, 2014, subject to the following conditions of approval;
and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
Environmental Resources Conditions
1.The applicant shall install a total of three trees around and/or within the parking lot.
Engineering Conditions
1.The applicant and their engineer shall explore alternate EOF to reduce pooling depth and
area.
2.A soils report indicating soil conditions, permeability and slope is required.
3.The scale on the grading plans must be corrected.
4.The existing and proposed elevations must be shown at the corners of the proposed structure.
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5.The plan shall be revised to show locations of proposed stockpile areas.
6.The proposed grades shall be no steeper than 3:1.
7.Staff recommends the use of minimum parking dimensions to reduce hard surface cover and
aid in the stormwater management of the property per City Code §20-1118.
8.The erosion prevention and sediment control plan must be compliant with Chapter 19 of
Chanhassen City Code.
9.The applicant must procure and comply with all required approvals from applicable
jurisdictional agencies.
10.The rip rap slope must be shown on the plans and erosion prevention and sediment control
practices shall be modified to accommodate this disturbance.
Building Official Conditions
1.The building addition is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
2.All plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
3.Detailed occupancy and building area-related code requirements cannot be reviewed until
further information is provided.
4.The owner and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Planning Conditions
1.All rooftop and ground equipment must be screened from views.
2.Any new signs must comply with the sign ordinance requirements.
3.Light levels for site lighting shall be no more than one-half foot candle at the project
perimeter property line. This does not apply to street lighting. Light fixtures shall be
downcast and the light shall be cut off at a 90-degree angle as required by the city code. All
fixtures shall be shielded.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1601 & 1701 BLUFF CREEK DRIVE: REQUEST FOR AN “AFTER-THE-FACT” INTERIM
USE PERMIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 18,050 CUBIC YARDS OF FILL THAT WAS PLACED
ND
ON LOT 7, BLOCK 1, THE HESSE FARM 2 ADDITION (1701 BLUFF CREEK DRIVE)
BETWEEN MAY AND OCTOBER, 2013; AND A REQUEST FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT
FOR APPROXIMATELY 6,990 CUBIC YARDS OF FILL ON LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 1, THE
ND
HESSE FARM 2 ADDITION (1601 & 1701 BLUFF CREEK DRIVE). THE PROPERTIES ARE
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ZONED RURAL RESIDENTIAL. APPLICANT: EUREKA CONSTRUCTION. OWNER:
BRAD MOE, PLANNING CASE 2014-16.
Alyson Fauske presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Weick asked if the work being
done is for a future use of the property. Alyson Fauske stated she was not aware of discussions between
the property owner and contractor. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the
public hearing was closed. Commissioner Yusuf asked since the applicant was not present, for staff to
comment on the level of cooperation between staff and the applicant.
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that
City Council approve the Interim Use Permits for site grading in excess of 1,000 cubic yards subject
to the following conditions; and adopts the Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
After-the-Fact Interim Use Permit for 1701 Bluff Creek Drive
1.The applicant must comply with the conditions stated in MnDOT’s May 7, 2014 letter.
2.A $2,000 escrow must be submitted to ensure that the site is revegetated and the access area
is stabilized.
6,990 cubic yards of fill on 1601 and 1701 Bluff Creek Drive
1.The applicant must provide the proposed haul route to the Engineering Department for
review.
2.The applicant must comply with the conditions stated in MnDOT’s May 7, 2014 letter.
3.Perimeter control must be installed on all down-gradient perimeters of the site. The current
extent and location of perimeter control shown on the plan does not sufficiently reflect this
requirement.
4.Ditch/swale bottoms must be stabilized 200 feet back from the property edge or from the
point of discharge to surface waters (this includes stormwater inlets and catch basins). This is
not reflected on the current plan.
5.Inlet control (catch basin inserts) must be installed on all down-gradient inlets, including
along the curb on Bluff Creek Drive.
6.A NPDES Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity must be obtained from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The applicant must submit, and the City must receive,
a copy of the permit, as well as the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
7.Before additional fill can be placed an escrow totaling 110% of the estimated erosion control
costs must be submitted.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Weick noted the verbatim and summary Minutes of
the Planning Commission meeting dated May 6, 2014 as presented.
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COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Kate Aanenson provided an update on action taken on
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planning items by the City Council at their May 12 meeting, reviewed items on future Planning
Commission meetings and a reminder of the open house on Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. regarding
the reconstruction project for Highway 101, the river crossing and the County Road 61 (Flying Cloud
Drive) corridor. Chairman Aller thank all the men and women who have been serving our country and
asked that they be remembered over the Memorial Day weekend. Kate Aanenson noted that the Planning
Commission was reconvening in the Fountain Conference Room to conduct interviews for Planning
Commission applicants.
Undestad moved, Yusuf seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was adjourned at
7:25 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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