Approval letter signedMarch 23, 2017
CITY OF C HANHASSE N
Chanhassen is a Community for Life -Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Mr. Greg McGuirk
Lake Lucy Ridge Homeowners Association
1770 Lucy Ridge Court
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Lake Lucy Ridge Recreational Beachlot Conditional Use Permit
Planning Case #2017-04
Dear Mr. McGuirk:
This letter is to confirm that on March 13, 2017, the Chanhassen City Council adopted the
following motion:
The City Council approves Conditional Use Permit and Wetland Alteration Permit for the creation
of a Recreational Beachlot as shown in plans dated received January 20, 2017 — Planning Case 17-
04 - subject to the following conditions:
The beachlot shall contain no more than 1 dock, with no more than 3 racks for the storage
of 6 nonmotorized watercrafts.
2. The beachlot shall meet all requirements set forth for recreational beachlots in Section 20-
263 of the City Code.
3. The beachlot shall not be used as a boat launch and the city will post the appropriate
signage. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of signage and installation.
4. An amendment to the Conditional Use Permit shall be required for any changes to the
beachlot including but not limited to: dock configuration, installation of portable chemical
toilets, placement of boat racks, and placement of structures.
To the extent feasible, the city may impose such conditions even after approval of the
beachlot if the city finds it necessary.
6. It should be noted that the only access to the private dock is via a public pedestrian trail
owned and operated by the City of Chanhassen and open to the public.
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Letter of Approval - Lake Lucy Ridge Recreational Beachlot Conditional Use Permit
March 23, 2017
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Prior to construction, verification shall be received that the dock contractor is going to
deliver twenty sections of 4' x 10' dock by hand a distance of 1000 feet and install the
dock, canoe racks and security gate for a fee of $500.
Motorized vehicles cannot be utilized to deliver or retrieve watercraft or associated gear to
or from the dock.
9. There shall be no chemical or physical removal of emergent vegetation.
10. Emergent vegetation may be cut no lower than the normal water elevation from the
centerline of the dock to a point no more than five (5) feet from the edge of the dock on
either side.
11. The cross section of the wetland shall not be altered to accommodate placement of the
dock or the approach to the dock.
12. No materials shall be stored within the wetland buffer except as allowed on the dock
itself.
13. The applicant shall contact the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and insure
compliance with DNR regulations governing shoreland."
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (952) 227-1134 or
by email at saljaff@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Sharmeen AI-Jaff
Senior Planner
ec: Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
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