Approval Letter 2016-070
CITY OF
CAAN9ASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PC Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
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Natural Resources
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Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
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March 22, 2016
Dan Hanson
Wausau Homes
1463 White Oak Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
Re: Planning Case #2016-07, Variance Request
Dear Mr. Hanson and Mr. and Mrs. Vogel
This letter is to inform you that on March 15, 2016, the Chanhassen Planning
Commission, acting as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments, approved a shoreland
setback variance from a tributary for the construction of a single-family home,
accessory structures, and driveway, as shown in Attachment #3 of the memorandum
dated March 15, 2016, subject to the following conditions:
Planning and Building Department
1. The applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit and/or zoning
permit for all structures.
2. The applicant shall erect temporary fencing around the proposed septic
locations prior to any operation of equipment on the site.
Water Resources Coordinator
3. The plan must clearly indicate the shoreland impact zone and encroachment
therein.
4. The applicant is responsible for any other agency approvals that may be
required.
5. No site disturbance may occur until the city has received confirmation from
the Board of Soil and Water Resources that the wetland bank account has
been debited thereby satisfying the approved wetland replacement plan.
6. All erosion prevention and sediment control practices must be properly
installed prior to any earth disturbing activities.
7. Type U sediment control best management practices are required for all areas
up gradient of the wetland, the stream and the lake. This shall be machine
sliced silt fence with metal tee posts or other as approved by the City
Engineer.
8. All other pertinent aspects of City Code Section 19-145 must be included with
the site plan including, but not limited to the placement of six (6) inches of
topsoil to all disturbed areas
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Planning Commission
9641 Meadowlark Lane - Planning Case 2016-07
March 22, 2016
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9. The city or their representative shall inspect the erosion prevention and sediment control
best management practices prior to any earth disturbing activities.
Forestry Official
10. Clearing and construction limits shall be located outside of shore impact zone and will be
no closer than 100 feet to the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL).
11. Clearing of vegetation along the shore shall be limited to a strip of 30 feet, parallel to the
shoreline and extending inward within the shore impact zone. The applicant shall use
this clearing for views and access to the lake. No additional clearing is allowed by
ordinance.
12. Per city ordinance, all trees 10 inches and larger within the construction limits shall be
shown on the building permit survey.
Fire Marshall
13. Address numbers shall be posted at the driveway entrance prior to any building
construction. Numbers shall be minimum 12 inches in height, located at the driveway
entrance, contrasting color to the surface they are applied to. Builder shall contact Fire
Marshal for review and approval of numbers.
14. No burning permits will be issued for tree or brush removal.
The City will record the variance on the property with Carver County. A building permit must
be applied for prior to any construction on the site. The variance is valid for one year from the
approval date. A building permit must be applied for prior to March 15, 2017 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.rnn.us.
Sincerely,
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Drew Ingvalson
Planner
C: Gayle & David Vogel
EC: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
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