15-20 Approval Letter 08-26-20157700 Market Boulevard
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
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August 26, 2015
Ryan M. Johnson
3892 Lone Cedar Lane
Chaska, MN 55318
Re: Planning Case 42015-20, Variance Request
Dear Mr. Johnson:
This letter is to inform you that on August 18, 2015, the Planning Commission, acting
as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments, approved a variance request to replace and
expand a retaining wall that encroaches into the shoreland setback and bluff setback,
as shown in plans provided by Hawkins Tree & Landscaping dated July 16, 2015,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall work with staff to ensure reasonable effort shall be made
to protect the oak, located north of the upper wall, and possible root area
during construction.
2. The middle tier shall be planted with native, deep-rooted vegetation that will
provide the water quality and ecological benefits and act to screen the wall as
viewed from the lake within 14 days of completion of construction. As this
wall will be up to twelve (12) feet in height, at least some woody
vegetation/omamental trees will be required and total aerial cover at maturity
shall be no less than 85%. A landscape plan shall be prepared and submitted
to the City for review and approval.
3. The vegetation between tiered walls shall be low or no maintenance.
4. Surety funds shall be required equal to 110% the cost of landscaping the
middle tier prior to any earth -disturbing activities.
5. The applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit prior to
construction.
6. The following materials are prohibited for retaining wall construction: smooth
face, poured -in-place concrete (stamped or patterned concrete is allowed),
masonry, railroad ties or timber.
7. Walls taller than six feet shall not be constructed with boulder rock.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Ryan M. Johnson
August 26, 2015
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The City will record the variance on the property with Carver County. The variance is valid for
one year from the approval date. A building permit must be applied for prior to August 18, 2016
through the City's Building Department or the variance becomes void.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (952) 227-1132 or
by email at dingvalson@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
Drew Ingvalson
Assistant Planner
EC: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
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