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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 21, 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, Lisa Hokkanen, and Maryam Yusuf
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; Drew Ingvalson, Planner I; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Pat Mackey 5200 Washburn Avenue So., Minneapolis
Dave Bishop and Nelleke Knight 3605 Red Cedar Point Road
PUBLIC HEARING:
3603 RED CEDAR POINT ROAD, PLANNING CASE 2015-14: REQUEST FOR A
VARIANCE TO THE SHORELAND PROTECTION SETBACK AND THE 30 FOOT
FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE ON PROPERTY
ZONED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) AND LOCATED AT 3603 RED
CEDAR POINT ROAD (LOT 1, BLOCK 4, RED CEDAR POINT LAKE
MINNEWASHTA). APPLICANT/OWNER: MACKEY MALIN ARCHITECTS/GREGG
& KELLIE GEIGER.
Drew Ingvalson presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Weick asked for
clarification on hard surface calculations. The applicant Gregg Geiger explained their desire to
build a garage and discussed the various options. Chairman Aller asked about the width of the
road with option D. Commissioner Madsen asked for clarification of the entry into option D.
Commissioner Tietz asked about the intended use of the studio space. Chairman Aller opened
the public hearing. Nelleke Knight and Dave Bishop, 3605 Red Cedar Point discussed their
reasons for opposing any of the proposed locations for a two story garage.
The Planning Commission took a recess at this point in the meeting to make copies of an
Affidavit of Maria Pieternella Knight that was submitted by Nelleke Knight and Dave
Bishop.
After the recess Dave Bishop continued discussing issues involved with their opposition to the
construction of a two story garage. Chairman Aller closed the public hearing before asking staff
for clarification of the easement. After discussion and clarification on how to proceed and
receipt of a written extension from the applicant, the following motion was made.
Hokkanen moved, Yusuf seconded that the Planning Commission table the request for
variances to construct a detached garage at 3603 Red Cedar Point. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
LAMETTRY’S COLLISION, PLANNING CASE 2015-19: REQUEST FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MULTIPLE STRUCTURES ON A SINGLE
LOT AND TO PERMIT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BLUFF CREEK OVERLAY
DISTRICT; AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT TWO COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS ON PROPERTY ZONED INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK (IOP) AND
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF AUDUBON ROAD AT MOTORPLEX COURT –
LAMETTRY’S. APPLICANT/OWNER: RICK LAMETTRY.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Richard LaMettry, chief managing
member of G & R Chanhassen LLC who owns the property stated he was available to answer
questions. Jeff Schneider with RDS Architects addressed design elements of the plan.
Commissioner Tietz asked Nate Herman, the engineer working with Sathre-Berquist, for
clarification on how the Cultec Recharger system operates. Chairman Aller opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After discussion the following motion
was made.
Undestad moved, Madsen seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission
recommends the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow multiple
structures on a single lot and to permit development within the Bluff Creek Overlay
District, and Site Plan Review to construct two commercial buildings on property zoned
Industrial Office Park (IOP) and located on the west side of Audubon Road at Motorplex
Court subject to the following conditions and adoption of the attached Findings of Fact and
Recommendation:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1.Access must be maintained for the property to the rear (Autobahn Motorplex). If not
currently in place, an access and maintenance agreement must be recorded.
2.That portion of the parcel located westerly and containing the Bluff Creek Overlay District
shall be dedicated to the city.
SITE PLAN
Building:
1.The buildings are required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
2.The buildings are required to have individual water and sewer connections.
3.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
4.Retaining walls over four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and a permit
must be obtained prior to construction.
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5.Detailed occupancy and accessibility-related requirements will be addressed when complete
building plans are submitted.
6.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.A three-foot clear space shall be maintained around all fire hydrants.
2.Additional fire hydrants will be required (one for each building). Contact the Chanhassen
Fire Marshal for exact locations.
Engineering:
1.Minor modifications to the grading plan are needed to clarify the proposed grades,
specifically:
a.The proposed 952 foot contour northwest of the entrance to Audubon Road closes in on
itself, and
b.The proposed 944 foot contour at the south site’s middle entrance.
2.The eastern retaining wall on the south site must not encroach into the adjacent drainage and
utility easement.
3.LaMettry’s and Auto Motorplex must enter into a cross-access agreement for the existing
private street. Staff recommends that this agreement address maintenance responsibilities
and costs.
4.On the south site, the drive aisle between the east of the building and the parallel parking
must be at least 22 feet wide.
5.On the south site, ensure that there is adequate space for vehicles backing out of Unit #1.
6.A building permit is required to extend the sewer and water services to each of the buildings;
a plumbing inspector shall inspect the connections.
Environmental Resources:
1.All transplanted trees shall be warranted for one year from the time the overall landscaping is
complete. Any trees that do not show 75% canopy at the end of warranty shall be replaced
with new trees.
2.Minimum bufferyard requirements must be met.
Planning:
1.The developer shall provide a sidewalk connection from Motorplex Court to Park Road.
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2.The applicant shall prepare a lighting plan with photometrics prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
3.The applicant shall provide staff with a description of the sign locations for both buildings
and monument sign.
4.The applicant’s architect shall work with staff to develop transitions between the different
materials and the architectural detailing of the buildings as shown on plans dated Received
July 20, 2015 to make them compatible with the entire development.
Water Resources:
1.A standalone Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan with all elements required in Parts III
and IV of the NPDES Construction permit shall be prepared and submitted to the city for
review and approval prior to any earth disturbing activities.
2.The city-developed maintenance agreement shall be revised accordingly, executed and
recorded against the property.
3.The applicant shall develop, or cause to be developed, an operations and maintenance manual
which shall specify anticipated inspection and maintenance, as well as schedule, necessary in
order to ensure there is not significant decreases in the practices’ efficacies. This operations
and maintenance manual shall be referenced in the maintenance agreement.
4.The applicant must demonstrate that the required 90% reduction in TSS will result from the
proposed storm water best management practices using P8, the MIDS calculator or another
approved methodology.
5.The applicant shall provide documentation that adequate pretreatment is provided for the
Cultec Recharger™ systems or that pretreatment is not required per the manufacturer’s
specifications.
6.Surface Water connection fees in the amount of $118,134.00 will be due with final approval
and prior to being issued a certificate of occupancy. In lieu of these fees, that portion of the
parcel located westerly and containing the Bluff Creek Overlay District may be given a
unique PID and dedicated to the city.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Yusuf noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated July 7, 2015 as presented.
COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson noted the City Council did not
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meet on August 13, and reviewed upcoming meetings and agenda items, noting there would be
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no Planning Commission meeting on August 4 because of National Night Out.
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Undestad moved, Weick seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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