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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 7, 2015
Chairman Aller called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Aller, Mark Undestad, John Tietz, Nancy Madsen, Steve
Weick, and Lisa Hokkanen
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Maryam Yusuf
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner, Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner, and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Ray Schenk 1130 Dove Court
Mike Glaccum 1510 Lake Lucy Road
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Jim Slattery 1990 West 78 Street
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Michael Graenez 7600 West 78 Street
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Jay Kronick 78 West 78 Street
Brian H. Burdick 600 Market Street
Judy Anderson 8584 Flamingo
Steve Friedrichs 8955 Southwest Village
Peter Adolphson 8980 Reflections Road
Matt Hanna 8863 Lake Riley Drive
Craig Claybaugh 1630 Lake Lucy Road
PUBLIC HEARING:
CHANHASSEN SPECIALTY RETAIL, PLANNING CASE 2015-17: REQUEST FOR
AMENDMENT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; SUBDIVISION OF
APPROXIMATELY THREE ACRES INTO ONE LOT AND ONE OUTLOT
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(VILLAGES ON THE PONDS 11 ADDITION), AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO
CONSTRUCT A 19,909 SQUARE FOOT SPECIALTY RETAIL BUILDING (TOTAL
WINE & MORE) ONPROPERTY ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
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AND LOCATED ON OUTLOT B, VILLAGES ON THE PONDS 4 ADDITION.
APPLICANT/OWNER: VENTURE PASS PARTNERS, LLC/NORTHCOTT
COMPANY.
Kate Aanenson provided background information on the Villages on the Ponds PUD. Sharmeen
Al-Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Weick asked for clarification on
the reason for creating the outlot. Commissioner Madsen asked about the effect of this
development on traffic flow in the area. Commissioner Tietz asked who would construct the
parking spots. Chairman Aller asked about lighting, parking, grading, drainage and the PUD
amendment. David Carland spoke on behalf of the developer, Venture Pass Partners discussing
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the tenant and parking. Randy Rauwerdink with Venture Pass Partners discussed architectural
elements of the project. Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Ray Schenk, 1130 Dove
Court discussed the original intent of the Villages on the Ponds PUD noting the plan for
residential on top of retail has not been fulfilled. He did not support the signage proposal and
believes parking in this area is inadequate. Brian Burdick, Burdick Properties, 600 Market Street
does not support a big box liquor store going in at this location, opposed the signage request
being larger and higher than the current ordinance, would like to be enlighten on pervious
pavement and thinks a traffic study is warranted. Chairman Aller noted that Mr. Burdick’s letter
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will be attached to the packet that goes to City Council. Jay Kronick, 78 West 78 Street stated
his agreement with the previous two speakers in that he does not support this request and the
need to get back to a livable, walkable, bike friendly shopping area. Steve Friedrichs, 8955
Southwest Village Loop stated his biggest concern is traffic and would support a traffic study.
Peter Adolphson, 8980 Reflections Road also expressed concern with traffic numbers and would
not support a big box store going in at this location. Kate McGuire, 773 Autumn Ridge Lane
stated that because this area is already very congested a traffic study should be done. Craig
Claybaugh, 1630 Lake Lucy Road asked for clarification of the hardship that warrants granting
the sign variance. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing. Planning Commission asked staff
to comment on parking, traffic and the PUD amendment regarding signage.
Weick moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
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the City Council approve the preliminary plat for Villages on the Ponds 11 Addition
subject to the following conditions and adopts the Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
Park
1.Full park fees in lieu of additional parkland dedication and/or trail construction shall be
collected as a condition of approval for the proposed plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Villages on the
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Ponds 11 Addition. The park fees will be collected in full at the rate in force upon final plat
submission and approval. Based upon the current commercial park fee rate of $12,500 per acre,
the total park fees would be $33,875.
Engineering
1.The plat must be revised to include a 10-foot wide perimeter drainage and utility easement on
Lot 1, Block 1.
2.The fees collected with the final plat are: Surface Water Management fee, Park Dedication
fee, and GIS fee ($25 for the plat + $10/parcel).
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.
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Water Resources
1.An estimated $54,610.02 in storm water utility connection charges shall be due at final plat.
2.The property owner shall execute and record against the property a maintenance agreement
in a format provided by the city for the pervious pavement, underground filtration, sump
manholes and Contech Jellyfish™ Filter.
3.The applicant shall apply for and procure all other necessary permits.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Weick moved, Undestad seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
the City Council approve the site plan to construct a 19,909 square foot specialty retail
building on property zoned Planned Unit Development subject to the following conditions
and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
Engineering
1.Based on the proposed grading on the north side of site the grading plan may require some
revisions in order to maintain drainage from the existing improvements to the north.
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.
3.Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans are
submitted.
4.Provide a 1:200 scale drawing of subdivision.
5.The owner and/or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Fire Marshal
1.Provide a three-foot clear space around fire hydrants.
2.Yellow-painted curb and “No Parking Fire Lane” signs will be required. Applicant shall
contact Fire Marshal for specific locations.
3.No P.I.V. (post indicator valve) will be required.
Natural Resource Specialist
1.The interior width of all islands must be a minimum of 10 feet.
2.A total of 13 trees must be planted within the vehicular use area.
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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.The street/sidewalk lights along Main Street have to be preserved and operational when the
site construction is completed.
3.Approval of the site plan is contingent upon withdrawal of Planning Case 2014-29, approval
of the Planned Unit Development amendment and Subdivision.
4.The light poles may not exceed 20 feet in height.
5.All Wall Packs (WPI) shall be replaced with Wall Packs (WP2).
Water Resources
1.The Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan with all elements required by the NPDES
Construction Permit shall be prepared and supplied to the city for approval prior to any earth-
disturbing activities.
2.Proof of the NPDES Construction Permit having been procured by the applicant shall be
supplied to the city prior to any earth-disturbing activities.
3.A dewatering plan, specific to the existing pond, shall be prepared and submitted to the city
for review and approval prior to any earth-disturbing activities.
4.Areas immediately tributary to the pervious pavement, including disturbed areas behind the
back of curb, must be stabilized within 24 hours of construction of the pervious pavement
areas.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Weick moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the Planned Unit Development amendment in the attached ordinance for
Villages on the Ponds to allow signs to be placed higher than 20 feet within Sector I, and for
the size of letters to be increased to 48 inches along the west and north elevations as shown
below (amendments are shown in bold and highlighted in yellow), and including the
attached Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
Wall Signs
1.The location of letters and logos shall be restricted to the approved building sign bands, the
tops of which shall not extend greater than 20 feet above the ground. In Sectors I and II, sign
height may be increase based on the criteria that the signage is compatible with and
complementary to the building architecture and design. The letters and logos shall be
restricted to a maximum of 30 inches in height except along the north and west elevations for
buildings within sectors I and II. These letters may be increased to 48 inches. All individual
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letters and logos comprising each sign shall be constructed of wood, metal, ortranslucent
facing.
2.If illuminated, individual dimensional letters and logos comprising each sign may be any of
the following:
a. Exposed neon/fiber optic,
b. Open channel with exposed neon,
c. Channel Letters with acrylic facing,
d. Reverse channel letters (halo lighted), or
e. Externally illuminated by separate lighting source.
3.Tenant signage shall consist of store identification only. Copy is restricted to the tenant’s
proper name and major product or service offered. Corporate logos, emblems and similar
identifying devices are permitted provided they are confined within the signage band and do
not occupy more than 15% of the sign area unless the logo is the sign.
4.Within Sectors I and II, architecturally, building-integrated panel tenant/logo sign may be
permitted based on criteria that the signage is compatible with and complementary to the
building design and architecture. Architectural elements specifically created to increase
signage height are prohibited.
5.Backlit awnings are prohibited.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
(The Planning Commission took a short recess at this point in the meeting.)
PUBLIC HEARING:
GLACCUM SUBDIVISION, PLANNING CASE 2015-18: REQUEST FOR REZONING
OF PROPERTY FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RR) TO SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RSF); AND SUBDIVISION WITH VARIANCES OF
APPROXIMATELY THREE ACRES INTO FOUR LOTS ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1510 LAKE LUCY ROAD. APPLICANT/OWNER: ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION/MICHAEL & LEAH GLACCUM.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Weick asked about the
impact to the wetland. Commissioner Tietz asked if the City was willing to accept maintenance
of the proposed drainage system. Commissioner Madsen asked for clarification of the access
easement with the neighboring lot. Tom Gonyea with Estate Development Corporation, 15250
Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka, 55391 explained he was available to answer questions.
Chairman Aller opened the public hearing. Craig Claybaugh, 1630 Lake Lucy Road asked about
the elevation of the sanitary sewer that runs parallel to Lake Lucy Road. The owner Mike
Glaccum provided background information on his family owning this property since 1965 and
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thanked the development team for preparing this plan. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing.
After comments and discussion the following motions were made.
Undestad moved, Madsen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends the City Council approve the rezoning from Rural Residential District (RR) to
Single Family Residential (RSF) subject to the following condition:
1.Contingent on final plat approval.
All voted in favor, except Weick and Hokkanen who opposed. The motion carried with a
vote of 4 to 2.
Undestad moved, Madsen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends the City Council approve the Subdivision with a Variance to create four lots
and one outlot subject to the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of
Fact and Recommendation:
Building:
1.Final grading plans and soil reports must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits will be issued.
2.Engineered design and building permits are required for retaining walls exceeding four feet
in height.
3.Each lot must be provided with a separate sewer and water service.
4.Demolition permits must be obtained before demolishing any structures.
5.Proper removal, abandonment or sealing of storage tanks, on-site septic systems, wells, etc. is
required. Permits are required, as applicable.
6.If applicable, existing home(s) affected by the new street will require address changes.
Engineering:
1.The existing easements on the property shall be shown on the existing topography page of
the plan set.
2.The easement dimensions must be revised over the sanitary sewer to provide adequate area to
excavate the pipe for future maintenance at a 1:1 slope (minimum), or a 1:1.5 slope
(preferred).
3.The developer shall dedicate a conservation easement over the wooded area being preserved
adjacent to the wetland. The conservation easement language must allow the property owner
of Lot 3, Block 1 to perform proper maintenance and/or replacement of their lower retaining
wall or the conservation easement and/or wall must be shifted to allow enough area for said
maintenance.
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4.For future benefit, an access easement across Lot 4 must be granted to the property at 1430
Lake Lucy Road, or the portion of Lot 4 that lies between the cul-de-sac and 1430 Lake Lucy
Road must be dedicated as public right-of-way.
5.The grading plan must be revised to include the proposed elevations at each lot corner.
6.Lot 1, Block 1 shall require drain tile service to promote drainage from the back to the front
of the lot.
7.The wetland delineation is approved or, if need be, modified for approval and the setbacks
and buffer areas are changed as necessary.
8.The Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall be modified to include all elements as
required in Parts III and IV of the General Permit Authorization to Discharge Stormwater
Associated with Construction Activity Under the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination/State Disposal System.
9.The SWPPP shall list among the quantities the required volume of topsoil to spread six
inches on all areas to be sodded or seeded.
10.The retaining walls will be owned and maintained by the individual property owners.
11.The plans shall show the top and bottom wall elevation for all proposed walls.
12.Walls over six feet high shall not be boulder walls.
13.Tiered boulder walls with a combined total height greater than six feet must have adequate
spacing between such that they do not structurally impact one another.
14.The vegetation between tiered walls shall be low or no maintenance.
15.A stop sign shall be installed for traffic on Lakeway Drive before crossing or entering Lake
Lucy Road.
16.The plan must show proposed driveway elevations at the center of the proposed driveway at
the curb line as well as the maximum slope on each driveway.
17.The maximum allowed driveway grade is 10% at any point on the driveway. The Lot 1 and
Lot 4 driveways must be revised to be under that maximum.
18.The plan shall be revised such that there is a five-foot buffer between the trail and traffic on
Lake Lucy Road.
19.The pedestrian ramp at the corner of Lake Lucy Road and Yosemite Avenue shall be
replaced with an ADA-compliant pedestrian ramp.
20.The City of Chanhassen standard detail plates for pedestrian ramps shall be added to the plan
set.
21.The sanitary sewer main on site shall be installed per the City of Chanhassen Standard
Specifications and Detail Plates.
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22.The eight-inch watermain shall be installed per the City of Chanhassen Standard
Specifications and Detail Plates.
23.The proposed sanitary sewer and water main shall become city-owned after construction and
acceptance by the City Council.
24.The city shall require the developer to extend the sanitary sewer and water main to the
northern property line of Lot 1 for future connection of properties to the west.
25.The detail plates in the plan set must be updated with the most current City of Chanhassen
plates.
26.The applicant’s engineer shall provide the anticipated operations and maintenance
requirements for the infiltration system and shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city,
how maintenance, including excavation can occur.
27.The applicant shall move MH 2 to the curb line and, if need be, move OCS 3 a
commensurate distance.
28.The sump depth of MH2 shall be four feet.
29.A total of $14,722.50 in storm water utility connection charges shall be due at time of final
plat.
30.The applicant is responsible for procurement of, and compliance with, any other agency
approvals that may be necessary.
31.Water and sewer partial hookups are due at the time of final plat. The partial hookup fees
will be assessed at the rate in effect at that time.
Environmental Resources:
1.Tree protection fencing will be required at the construction limits prior to any grading.
2.Lots 1 through 4 will have the following quantities of trees planted, as shown on the
landscape plan dated 6/16/15: Lot 1: 4 trees; Lot 2: 3 trees; Lot 3: 3 trees; Lot 4: 4 trees.
Bufferyard plantings will be located on Lots 1, 2 and 4.
3.Conservation easement signage shall be installed at property lines and directional changes.
4.All retaining walls must be located outside of the Conservation Easement.
Fire:
1.Provide a three-foot clear space around the new fire hydrant.
2.No burning permits will be issued for tree, brush removal.
3.Submit proposed street name to Chanhassen Building Official and Fire Marshal for review
and approval.
4.Street name sign shall be installed prior to any building construction.
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Parks:
1.Full park fees in lieu of additional parkland dedication and/or trail construction shall be
collected. One lot is being granted park fee credit in recognition of the existing single-family
residence that was on the property. The park fees will be collected in full at the rate in force
upon final plat submission and approval.
All voted in favor, except Weick and Hokkanen who opposed. The motion carried with a
vote of 4 to 2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Undestad noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated June 2, 2015 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
Chairman Aller thanked all the sponsors and volunteers
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involved with the 4 of July celebration.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson provided updates on action taken
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by the City Council at their June 8 and June 22 meetings before outlining future agenda items.
Hokkanen moved, Weick 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 9:00 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director Prepared by Nann Opheim
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