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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Vice Chairman Weick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Weick, Mark Undestad, John Tietz, and Mark Randall
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Nancy Madsen, Maryam Yusuf, and Andrew Aller
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; and Paul Oehme, City Engineer/Public Works Director
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob & Linda Kline 2175 Lake Harrison Road
Joanne Willmert 6955 Lake Harrison Circle
Jim Sheedy 6955 Lake Harrison Circle
Todd Allard 7168 Fawn Hill Road
Neil Ellis 7284 Bent Bow Trail
Erin Adler Star Tribune
Jag Reddy 6925 Lake Harrison Circle
Maurielle Storms 1910 Whitetail Ridge Court
Anne Ryan 6835 Lake Harrison Circle
Shelly Christy Moccasin Trail
David Erickson 7095 Northwood Court
Scott Wosje 7125 Northwood Court
Breck Spinner 6800 Rudy Lane
Steven Mueller 6895 Lake Harrison Circle
Mark & Karen Wagner 6945 Lake Harrison Circle
Paul & Marsha Theis 6520 White Dove Circle
Melinda Andreus Chanhassen
PUBLIC HEARING:
WEST WATER TREATMENT PLANT – REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND
REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 4, AND OUTLOT A OF LAKE HARRISON TO
CONSTRUCT THE WEST WATER TREATMENT PLANT, LOCATED AT 2070 LAKE
HARRISON ROAD. APPLICANT: WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC., OWNER: CITY OF
CHANHASSEN.
Bob Generous and Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tietz
asked for clarification on the site selection criteria used for this treatment facility. Vice
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Chairman Weick asked how the west water treatment plant works in relation to the east water
treatment plant before opening the public hearing. Steven Miller, 6895 Lake Harrison Circle
who represents a consortium of 400 households in the neighborhood surrounding the proposed
site, expressed concern with the proposed design and plan that is considerably different than the
original plan that was on the City’s website and asked that the City reassess the location and plan
to make sure it addresses all the safety, environmental, economic and homeland security issues.
Robert Klein, 2175 Lake Harrison Road, speaking as a very vested resident, an architect, a
president of a homeowners association and member of a 400 household consortium, reviewed the
consortium’s top 5 concerns being planning and zoning, safety and security, economic and tax
implications on residential property, environment and wetland concerns, resulting in a
conclusion that residents are convinced the City of Chanhassen should study this more in depth
before approving this location. Jag Reddy, 6925 Lake Harrison Circle, an adjacent property
owner, discussed his expertise in being a water technology professional who expressed concern
with safety and security of this facility and asked that the City consider other technologies other
than the use of chlorine. He offered to provide his services pro bono and bring in experts from
his firm to help the City of Chanhassen look at this project in a different manner. Paul and
Marsha Theis, 6520 White Dove Circle showed pictures of rusty water in their sink and
expressed their support for the project to move forward. Bhuvana Nandakumar, 6965 Lake
Harrison Circle read a letter from her 10 year old son Arjau outlining his opposition to the
project. Dave Erickson, 7095 Northwood Court expressed safety concerns with the number of
school kids in the area and truck traffic carrying hazmat material. Scott Wosje, 7125 Northwood
Court explained the reasons for his opposition to this plan. Vice Chairman Weick closed the
public hearing. After comments from commissioners the following motion was made.
Tietz moved, Randall seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the preliminary plat creating one lot and two outlots and site plan for a
16,950 square foot water treatment facility subject to the following conditions and adoption
of the findings of facts and recommendation:
SUBDIVISION
Existing drainage and utility easements on these properties must be vacated prior to recording the
final plat.
SITE PLAN
Building
1.The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
2.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
3.Retaining walls over four high must be designed by a professional engineer and a permit
must be obtained prior to construction.
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4.Detailed occupancy related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans
are submitted.
5.The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
Environmental Resources Specialist
1.All existing trees to be preserved shall have tree protection fencing installed at the
driplines or a minimum of 15 feet from the trunk, prior to any grading.
2.Proposed landscaping will be field located.
Engineering
1.The existing drainage and utility easements must be vacated prior to recording the final
plat.
2.Curb and gutter are required around the parking area.
3.An ADA-compliant curb ramp must be installed from the parking area at the Manchester
Drive cul-de-sac to the 8-foot wide trail.
4.The following comments must be incorporated into the final grading plan:
a)The bottom of wall elevation of the northerly retaining wall is mislabeled (shown as
914.0’, appears to be 1014.0’), and
b)The 984’ contour southwest of the parking area is mislabeled (shown as 884’).
5.The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Sewer Access Charge (Metro SAC)
must be paid with the building permit.
6.The West Water Treatment Plant is not subject to the City Sewer Access Charge and
Water Access Charge (City SAC and WAC).
7.The applicant shall prepare a Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and
submit to the city for approval prior to the issuance of any permits.
8.A stormwater management plan, including a hydraulic and hydrologic model, volume
reduction methods, a water quality model (either P8 or MIDS Calculator), and Walker
calculations demonstrating adequate capacity within the existing and proposed
conveyance system shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of any permits.
9.The applicant shall submit and receive all applicable permits from the Riley Purgatory
Bluff Creek Watershed District prior to commencement of any work on the site.
10.The applicant shall submit and receive all applicable permits from the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency prior to commencement of any work on the site.
11.The plans shall be modified to clearly demarcate the wetland boundary and the edge of
buffer.
12.A vegetation management plan shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
13.The plan shall indicate placement of wetland buffer signs.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
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Commissioner Randall asked the City Council to consider easy versus best in the speed of the
process. Commissioner Tietz asked the City Council to consider alternative designs taking into
account today’s technology.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Undestad noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated August 16, 2016 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Kate Aanenson presented an update on action
taken by the City Council at their August 22, 2016 meeting and discussed future Planning
Commission agenda items.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION. DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE PARK LAND
AROUND LAKE ANN.
Kate Aanenson discussed the letter from Todd Hoffman discussing development opportunities
around Lake Ann associated with the sale of Prince’s properties.
Undestad moved, Tietz seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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