PC SUM 2014 10 07
CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 7, 2014
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, Lisa Hokkanen, Kim Tennyson,
Maryam Yusuf, and Dan Campion
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steve Weick
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING:
9015 LAKE RILEY BOULEVARD: REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO EXCEED THE
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE LIMITATION AND THE SHORELAND SETBACK
LIMITATION TO CONSTRUCT A PATIO ON PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND LOCATED AT 9015 LAKE RILEY BOULEVARD.
APPLICANT/OWNER: ROSEMARY KELLY, PLANNING CASE 2014-27.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked if other alternatives
for the hard surface were explored, i.e. wood decking. The applicant, Rosemary Kelly explained
the reasons for the variance request being handicap accessibility. Chairman Aller opened the
public hearing. Joan Ludwig, 9005 Lake Riley Boulevard encouraged everyone to make sure
that the drainage is going in the right direction and noted that she is working with the City in
designing a swale on their property. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing.
Campion moved, Hokkanen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting as
the Board of Appeals and Adjustments, tables the hard surface coverage variance and
shoreland setback variance for 9015 Lake Riley Road subject to receipt of the waiver of the
60 day time allowance. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
CHANHASSEN SPECIALTY GROCERY: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
2.71 ACRES INTO TWO LOTS AND ONE OUTLOT; AND SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH
VARIANCES FOR A 14,000 SQUARE-FOOT ONE-STORY SPECIALTY GROCERY
STORE ON PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND
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LOCATED ON OUTLOT B, VILLAGES ON THE PONDS 4 ADDITION.
APPLICANT: VENTURE PASS PARTNERS, LLC. OWNER: NORTHCOTT
COMPANY. PLANNING CASE 2014-29.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Aller asked for clarification of
the lighting plan and stormwater drainage. Speaking on behalf of the applicant, Randy
Rauwerdink, Vice President with Venture Pass Partners introduced Dave Carlin, President and
Jim Ottensteen, Senior Vice President and noted they were available to answer any questions.
Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Dale Woodbeck, General Manager of Lakewinds
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Food Co-op at 435 Pond Promenade asked the Planning Commission to not approve the variance
to the 30 inch letter height because Lakewinds had to comply with the 30 inch letter height. He
informed the commission that Lakewinds has a use restriction with Northcott Company which
prohibits specialty grocery stores and other various uses which they will be addressing.
Christoph Leser, 8110 Marsh Drive being an avid shopper at Lakewinds, asked how the size of
the lettering compares to Lakewinds and if it is any larger he would be against the request.
Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. After discussion from Commissioners asking for
clarification on the letter size height variance request and comparisons with what was granted for
Lakewinds, the following motion was made.
Tennyson moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
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recommends the City Council approve the preliminary plat for Villages on the Ponds 11
Addition and approve the site plan for Chanhassen Specialty Grocery with a variance to
the sign letter size on the north and west building elevations subject to the following
conditions and adoption of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation
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Subdivision
1.The final plat shall include a 20-foot drainage and utility easement centered over the public
utilities within Outlot A.
2.The fees collected with the final plat are:
a.Surface Water Management fee: $46,377.06
b.Park Dedication fee: $33,875
c.GIS fee: $25 (plat) + ($10/parcel x 3 parcels) = $55
3.City water (WAC), City sewer (SAC) and Metropolitan Council sewer (Metro SAC) fees will
be collected with the building permit and will be calculated based on the uses within the
building.
4.Prior to issuance of the building permit the applicant must record a drainage and utility
easement, or other equivalent protection as agreed to by the city, over the Ecostorm and the
sand filter basin. This recorded easement must specifically address who is responsible to
own and maintain the system and must meet the requirements spelled out in Part III.D.5.(5)
of the General Permit Authorization to Discharge Stormwater Associated with Small
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Under the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System/State Disposal System (NPDES/SDS) Permit Program.
Site Plan with Variance
Building:
1.The buildings are required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
2.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
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3.Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans are
submitted.
4.The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Engineering:
1.The western portion of Pond Promenade shall be at least 26 feet wide to meet the City’s
minimum requirement for a private street serving two-way traffic.
Fire Marshal:
1.“No Parking Fire Lane” signs and yellow-painted curbing will be required. Contact Fire
Marshal for specifics.
Natural Resource Specialist:
1.The applicant shall install trees in the larger landscape peninsulas located along Pond
Promenade on the north and west sides of the lot.
2.The applicant shall re-submit a corrected landscape plan to the city prior to construction.
Planning:
1.The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the necessary
security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration and landscaping.
2.Install two benches east of the building on Main Street. The applicant should also consider
providing additional benches on site and along Pond Promenade. The applicant shall provide
benches similar to others used in Villages on the Ponds.
3.Change the design of the ECO mesh green wall to be slightly curved (in footprint) to help
break the monotony of the long, straight wall along the street.
4.The street/sidewalk lights along Main Street have to be preserved and operational when the
site construction is completed.
5.Additional landscaping shall be provided to the south of the building.
Water Resources:
1.The applicant must provide adequate evidence that there is no area on the subject property
suitable for infiltration. The discussion must include the practicality of altering the site
layout.
2.The applicant must provide volume control to the maximum extent practicable and must
provide a discussion of the feasibility of other methods of volume reduction.
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3.The applicant must provide water quality modeling, acceptable under Section 19-144(a)(1)c.
of Chanhassen City Code, showing that the water quality treatment conditions are met for the
required water quality volume from all new impervious surfaces.
4.A comprehensive, stand-alone SWPPP document with all elements required by Part III of the
NPDES construction permit and Section 19-145 of city code shall be prepared and submitted
to the City for review and comment before any earth-disturbing activities, including but not
limited to dewatering of the pond, removal of any existing surfaces or structures, and
removal of vegetation.
5.Any dewatering of the pond must have a dewatering plan, approved by the city, prior to
executing. This plan must assure that no sediment-laden water leaves the site and shall be
incorporated into the SWPPP.
6.The applicant must comply with the requirements of all other jurisdictional agencies with
authority over the project area.
7.The applicant will be responsible for procurement of any permission required by any other
agencies with authority over the project.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Hokkanen noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated September 16, 2014 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson provided an update on action taken
by the City Council at their September 22, 2014 meeting, new business sign permits and
reviewed upcoming agenda items.
Hokkanen moved, Tennyson seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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