Application and NarrativeCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division — 7700 Market Boulevard CI'T'Y OF CHMSEN
Mailing Address — P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone: (952) 227-1300 / Fax: (952) 227-1110
a APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Submittal Date: % _ / - (o PC Date: �J'- I - ( (0 CC Date: 'B (a 60 -Day Review Date: 3 --.�L9 - I lg
Section 1: Application Type (check all that apply)
(Refer to the appropriate Application Checklist for required submittal information that must accompany this application)
❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment ......................... $600
❑ Minor MUSA line for failing on-site sewers ..... $100
❑ Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
❑ Single -Family Residence ................................ $325
❑ All Others......................................................... $425
❑✓ Interim Use Permit (IUP)
[D In conjunction with Single -Family Residence.. $325
❑ All Others......................................................... $425
❑ Rezoning (REZ)
❑ Planned Unit Development (PUD) .................. $750
❑ Minor Amendment to existing PUD ................. $100
❑ All Others......................................................... $500
❑ Sign Plan Review ................................................... $150
❑ Site Plan Review (SPR)
❑ Administrative ..................................................$100
ElCommercial/Industrial Districts* ......................$500
Plus $10 per 1,000 square feet of building area:
( thousand square feet)
`Include number of existin employees:
'Include number of new employees:
❑ Residential Districts ......................................... $500
Plus $5 per dwelling unit (_ units)
❑ Subdivision (SUB)
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed concurrently,
the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
✓ Notification Sign (City to install and remove ................................ $200
❑l Property Owners' List within 500' (city to generate after pre -application meeting) .................................................. $3 per address
(35- addresses)
0 Escrow for Recording Documents (check all that apply) ........................... .......... $50 per document
.........................
❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑✓ Interim Use Permit ❑ Site Plan Agreement
❑ Vacation ❑ Variance ❑ Wetland Alteration Permit
❑ Metes & Bounds Subdivision (3 docs.) ❑ Easements ( easements)
0-i - t/ a_. ar—o TOTAL FEE: $680.00
Description of Proposal: Request for an Interim Use Permit to construct a stable in the Single Family Residential (RSF)
Zoning District.
Property Address or Location:
6285 Ridge Road
Parcel #:
❑ Create 3 lots or less ........................................
$300
❑ Create over 3 lots .......................$600 + $15 per lot
1.74
( lots)
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Metes & Bounds (2 lots)..................................$300
❑ Consolidate Lots..............................................$150
❑ Lot Line Adjustment.........................................$150
❑ Final Plat ..........................................................$700
(Includes $450 escrow for attorney costs)'
'Additional escrow may be required for other applications
through the development contract.
❑
Vacation of Easements/Right-of-way (VAC)........
$300
(Additional recording fees may apply)
❑
Variance (VAR) ....................................................
$200
❑
Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP)
❑ Single -Family Residence ...............................
$150
❑ All Others .......................................................
$275
❑
Zoning Appeal ......................................................
$100
❑
Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA).................
$500
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed concurrently,
the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
✓ Notification Sign (City to install and remove ................................ $200
❑l Property Owners' List within 500' (city to generate after pre -application meeting) .................................................. $3 per address
(35- addresses)
0 Escrow for Recording Documents (check all that apply) ........................... .......... $50 per document
.........................
❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑✓ Interim Use Permit ❑ Site Plan Agreement
❑ Vacation ❑ Variance ❑ Wetland Alteration Permit
❑ Metes & Bounds Subdivision (3 docs.) ❑ Easements ( easements)
0-i - t/ a_. ar—o TOTAL FEE: $680.00
Description of Proposal: Request for an Interim Use Permit to construct a stable in the Single Family Residential (RSF)
Zoning District.
Property Address or Location:
6285 Ridge Road
Parcel #:
254650010
Legal Description:
Total Acreage:
1.74
Wetlands Present?
❑ Yes ® No
Lot 1, Block 1, Meyer's Addition
Present Zoning: Single -Family Residential District (RSF) Requested Zoning: Not Applicable
Present Land Use Designation: Residential Low Density Requested Land Use Designation: Not Applicable
Existing Use of Property: Single family residence
0 Check box is separate narrative is attached.
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:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Nancy Link
6285 Ridge Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Email:nancy9569@msn.com nancy9569@msn.com
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Signature: S--46,che 1 le4e y—
Contact:
Phone: (952)270-1367
Cell:
Fax:
Date:
1/29/16
This application must be completed in full 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 and fees.
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:
City/State/Zip:
Cell:
Email:
Fax:
Section 4: Notification
Information
Who should receive copies of staff reports?
*Other Contact Information:
❑✓ Property Owner Via:
Z Email
❑ Mailed Paper Copy
Name:
❑ Applicant Via:
❑ Email
❑ Mailed Paper Copy
Address:
❑ Engineer Via:
❑ Email
❑ Mailed Paper Copy
City/State/Zip:
❑ Other* Via:
❑ Email
❑ Mailed Paper Copy
Email:
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: Complete all necessary form fields, then select SAVE FORM to save a copy to your
device. PRINT FORM and deliver to city along with required documents and payment. SUBMIT FORM to send a digital
copy to the city for processing (required).
SAVE FORM PRINT FORM SUBMIT FORM
Nancy Link
6285 Ridge Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952)270-1367
January 29, 2016
Mr. Bob Generous
City of Chanhassen, Minnesota
Planning & Zoning
7700 Market Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Bob:
Please find the enclosed check in the amount of $680.00. As we discussed both in
person and over the phone, this amount comprises the following fees:
$325 Interim Use Permit
$200 Notification Sign
$ 50 Document Recording Escrow
$105 35 neighbors within 500 feet Cad $3/address
$680
Thank you for your tiW and assistance.
Sincerely,
Nancy Link
APPLICATION FOR INTERIM USE PERMIT
Including the Statement of Compliance
With the 12 General Standards
As Presented
By:
Nancy Link
6285 Ridge Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
On:
January 29, 2016
To:
The City of Chanhassen, Minnesota
7700 Market Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Our family is excited about the prospect of building a small barn/stable on our
property with the hopes of eventually bringing our miniature horse to live here
with us in Chanhassen.
We have spenta great deal of time designing a stable/barn that would provide
adequate shelter for our miniature horse and also match the look and feel of our
home. The plans are attached. You will note there are two stalls in the plans, but
at this time, we only have plans to have own miniature horse. It was deemed
best by our builder (Mike Austin) to include two stalls should that change as they
are herding animals. We used the below photo as a starting point for drawing up
the plans so the structure will look very similar to this:
TE: One big difference being that the area underneath
the lean to will be Class 5 gravel and NOT cement
as pictured above.
Meet "Smoke"
given
Smoke is the name gl)Wto our 2 -year old miniature horse that we bought from
the Buckon Ranch in Clearlake, Minnesota in 2015. Smoke is friendly and mild-
mannered and enjoys interacting with people, other miniature horses and dogs.
MINIATURE HORSES
As you may or may not know, miniature horses make great family pets. They are
not the same as ponies. Miniature horses are calm and mild-mannered animals
that live to be on average 25-30 years of age. They are often brought into
hospitals and nursing homes to bring a happy positive experience to those who
might be lonely or ill. For now, we just look forward to having him with us, but as
time goes by, we may get more involved with the miniature horse therapy
community. They do make the neigh sounds of a regular size horse.
SHELTER
As indicated in the attached drawings, we are excited about the plans for our
stable/barn. It should be noted that many neighboring homes on Ridge Road as
well as Pleasant View Road have similar structures on their properties; some are
storage sheds, others are boathouses and the like. We think that the plans we
have come up have the same look and feel of these structures.
The stable/barn will be over100 feet from our home and will be situated such that
the lean to is SOUTH facing so as to provide the best shelter from all elements
for Smoke. It should be noted that in the summer, miniature horses get a thin
coat that allows them to be comfortable on hot and humid days. In the winter,
they get a wooly coat that keeps them warm, even in the sub -zero temperatures
we experience here in Minnesota. This shelter will be sufficient size for him and
will be free of injurious matter, maintained regularly and well ventilated with
windows and sliding doors as well as a cupola. We will keep the stable/barn
clean and sanitary such that it will not be a harborage for rodents, flies and
insects.
FENCING
As you may be aware, we are 90% of the way completing an outdoor concrete
pool at our home. This project began late last summer and was halted when the
weather no longer cooperated.
We have already contracted & obtained the permit with Dakota Fences Unlimited
to fence in our property to meet the requirements for the pool. We will also be
working with the Dakota to fence -off a separate area to contain the miniature
horse so that he is under control and contained in the stable area. The fence will
be made of sturdy wood.
PASTURE
The above-mentioned fence for the stable/barn will contain a quarter of an acre
of our 1.72 acre lot for Smoke to graze in. The area is currently home to much
buckthorn that will be removed by Schmidt's Four Seasons. They removed the
trees and stumps for the pool area. It should be noted that a layer of trees (four
to five feet deep will remain in tact along the south side of our property along
Pleasant View Road to provide privacy.
DIET
Grasses and grains are the natural food of miniature horses. They can survive on
lush grass and make excellent lawn mowers! Hay is a suitable substitute when
grass is not available. They also should have access to a daily source of free
choice salt and trace minerals; a brick of plain salt and a brick of trace mineral
salt can easily be gotten at Fleet Farm or Menards.
Obviously, he will always have access to clean cool water through the hydrant
(part of the design plans) that will also be heated in the winter months to avoid
freezing. These hydrants work similarly to a toilet that when the water level
reaches a certain level, it automatically is refilled.
ELIMINATION
The natural odor of a miniature horse is not strong, and can be kept virtually
odor -free with regular grooming and periodic bathing. Their stools are similar to
that of a large dog and can easily be gathered and removed by the same service
that delivers and provides hay. Winter accumulation of manure will be removed
from the stable area prior to May 1 of each year.
CARE & EXERCISE
Vet care for a horse is also comparable to that of a dog. Yearly immunizations
are required, and bi-monthly de -worming is required to keep the miniature horse
healthy and protected from disease. A de -wormer can be administrated orally.
They also require their hooves to be trimmed every six to eight weeks. Smoke
will also be provided opportunity for periodic exercise.
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
As stated, the barn/stable we are proposing on our property:
a. Will not be detrimental to or in danger of the public health safety and comfort
convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. We feel it will
actually add to the welfare.
b. Will be consistent with the objectives of the cities comprehensive plan and this
chapter.
c. Will be designed constructed operated and maintained so to be compatible in
appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will
not change the central character of that area. We have been very diligent in this
regard.
d. Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or planned neighborhood uses.
e. Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, including
streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and
sewer systems and schools; or will be served adequately by such facilities and
services provided by the persons or agency is responsible for the establishment
of the proposed use.
f. Will not create excess of requirements for public facilities and services and will
not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
g. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the
general welfare because of excessive production of traffic noise smoke films
glare odors rodents or trash.
h. Will have vehicular approaches to the property which do not create traffic
congestion or interfere with traffic or surrounding public thoroughfares. This holds
true for both Ridge Road and Pleasant View Road.
i. Will not result in the distraction, loss or damage of solar access, natural, scenic
or historic features of major significance.
j. Will be aesthetically compatible with the area.
k. Will not depreciate surrounding property values.
I. Will meet standards prescribed for certain uses as provided in this article.
Thank you for your time and attention to our request.
Sincerely,
Nancy Link and Family