Application & NarrativeCITYOFOHANHASSEN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECEIVED
Planning Division — 7700 Market Boulevard II CITY OF C11016SLN
Mailing Address — P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55319UL 18 2014 CI 1
Phone: (952) 227 -1300 / Fax: (952) 227 -1110
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APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Date Filed: 7/18/2014 60 -Day Review Deadline: I Le atil4 Planner: V T 8 L Case #:,014
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment. ........................
$600
El
Subdivision
El
Minor MUSA line for failing on -site sewers .....
$100
❑ Create 3 lots or less ......... ............................... $300
❑ Create over 3 lots .......................$600 + $15 per lot
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Conditional
Use Permit
❑ Metes & Bounds .........................$300 + $50 per lot
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Single - Family Residence ..... ...........................$325
❑ Consolidate Lots ....... ........... . ..... ... ... ... ............. $150
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All Others .......................... ...............................
$425
❑ Lot Line Adjustment.......... ............................... $150
❑ Final Plat * ............................. ...........................$250
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Interim Use Permit
*Requires additional $450 escrow for attorney costs.
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In conjunction with Single - Family Residence..
$325
Escrow will be required for other applications through the
development contract.
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All Others .......................... ...............................
$425
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Vacation of Easements/ Right -of- way ................... $300
(Additional recording fees may apply)
El
Rezoning
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Planned Unit Development (PUD) ..................
$750
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Variance................................ ............................... $200
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Minor Amendment to existing PUD .................
$100
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All Others .......................... ...............................
$500
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Wetland Alteration Permit
❑ Single- Family Residence. ............... .............. $150
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Sign
Plan Review .................... ...............................
$150
❑ All Others .................... ....................... I .... ..... .. $275
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Site Plan Review
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Zoning Appeal ....................... ............................... $100
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Administrative. ................. ........... ...................
$100
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Commercial /Industrial Districts * ......................
$500
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment ............................ $500
Plus $10 per 1,000 square feet of building area
*Include
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed concurrently,
number of existing employees:
the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
and number of new employees:
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Residential Districts ...... .. ...........................$500
(Refer to the appropriate Application Checidist for required submittal
Plus $5 per dwelling unit
information that must accompany this application)
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FEES:
0 Notification Sign .................... ............................... $200
(City to install and remove) I %
0 Property Owners' List within 500' ........ $3 per address
(City to generate — fee determined at pre - application meeting)
0 Escrow for Recording Documents.. $50 per document
(CUP /SPRNACNARMIAP /Metes & Bounds Subdivision)
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TOTAL FEES: $ 504.00
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Date Received: 14 Check Number. l0
Section 2: Required Information
Project Name: boathouse
Property Address or Location: 3880 Lone Cedar Lane, Chaska, MN 55318
Parcel #: 25.1700070 Legal Description: of 007, Block 001, subdivision CEDAR
Total Acreage: 0.70 Wetlands Present? ® Yes ® No
Present Zoning: singe amI y residential Requested zoning: single family residential
Present Land Use Designation: low density rest entl Requested Land Use Designation: ow density residential
Existing Use of Property: primary residence
Description of Proposal: 1 x 1 water oriented structure built near lake shore
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Section 3: Property Owner and Applicant Information
APPLICANT OTHER THAN PROPERTY OWNER: In signing this application, I, as applicant, represent to have obtained
authorization from the property owner to file this application. I agree to be bound by conditions of approval, subject only to
the right to object at the hearings on the application or during the appeal period. If this application has not been signed by
the property owner, I have attached separate documentation of full legal capacity to file the application. 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 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. I certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct.
Name
Address:
City /State /Zip:
Email:
Signature:
Contact:
Phone:
Cell:
Fax:
Date:
PROPERTY OWNER: In signing this application, I, as property owner, have full legal capacity to, and hereby do,
authorize the filing of this application. I understand that conditions of approval are binding and agree to be bound by those
conditions, subject only to the right to object at the hearings or during the appeal periods. 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. I certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct.
Name: Scott Murphy Contact: Scott Murphy
Address: 3880 Lone Cedar Lane Phone: 952-401-7824
City /State /Zip: Chaska, MN 55318 Cell: 612-750-7953
Email: murphys me lacom .net Fax 952-401-7802
Signature:
Date: 7/18/2014
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all
information and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, refer to the
appropriate Application Checklist and confer with the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and
applicable procedural requirements.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A
written notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application.
PROJECT ENGINEER (if applicable)
Name:
Contact:
Address:
Phone:
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Section 4: Notification Information
Who should receive copies of staff reports? *Other Contact Information:
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Property Owner Via:
❑ Email
❑ Mailed Paper Copy Name:
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Applicant Via:
❑ Email
❑ Mailed Paper Copy Address:
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Engineer Via:
❑ Email
❑ Mailed Paper Copy City /State /Zip:
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Other* Via:
❑ Email
❑ Mailed Paper Copy Email:
July, 18, 2014
Scott Murphy
3880 Lone Cedar Lane CITY FC ANHASSEN
Chaska, MN 55318 RECEIVED
Application for variance on Murphy Boat House project JUL 18 2014
Parcel # 25.1700070 CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT
I am requesting a variance on the placement of a boat house. To meet current set back
requirements (15' from lake shore and 30' from base of the bluff) the boat house would need
to be placed in the center of a 20' sewer easement (see plat map with initial shed placement
proposal). To meet the sewer easement requirements the boat house would need to be
constructed on skids for easy removal if sewer work is ever required. Building the boat house
on skids would be problematic, as the proposed site is significantly sloped towards the lake
( -3' drop over 12' run). Placement of the boat house structure on this site would predispose
the structure to shifting and movement with the seasons, premature failure of the wooden
flooring due to moisture issues, and difficulty maintaining a level floor. Entry into the level
shed floor from a sloped surface would also be an issue.
I am requesting that the boat house be moved 13' further away from the lake. This would place
the boat house 17' feet from the base of the bluff, and out of the sewer easement. I realize this
is 13' inside the 30' bluff base set back, but it avoids all of the issues associated with placing the
structure in the sewer easement site. The current 7'x7' water oriented structure on the
property is not large enough to meet our needs, as it is too small store a kayak or paddle board.
This shed would be removed prior to construction of the new boat house.
The project requested is minimally intrusive and environmentally respectful of the site (see
photo of proposed shed placement site) in that its' construction will not effect local drainage or
runoff, there will be no direct impingement on the bluff base, minimal removal of vegetation
will be required, and the set back from the lake will actually be increased (in comparison to
site that would meet lake and slope base set back requirements). The size of the boat house
(216 sq. ft.) is less than the allowed 250 sq. ft.. Construction of the shed brings the total
amount of hard cover on the property to 19.4% (total hard cover = 6004 sq.ft, total lot size =
31,020 sq.ft), which is well below the maximum % allowable of 25 %. Transportation of
building materials will not damage the slope, as an existing paver pathway will be utilized to
carry materials to the work site with minimal impact on the local environment. Also,
construction of the boat house outside the sewer easement removes the structure from a
potential work zone if sewer line repairs are ever required in the future.
Construction of the shed at the requested site follows precedent, in that neighbor boat house
structures are placed in a position similar to or even closer to the lake shore or base of the
bluff. Utilization of a boat house is also a feature enjoyed by current lake property owners, and
a reasonable request for the property considering its' location and expected usage.
I hope you will consider the merits of my request and approve the proposed variance for the
placement of the boat house.
Scott Murphy