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EMT’s and to come to mass and the Father gave a nice blessing. Called them all up to the alter
and gave them a nice blessing followed by a wonderful reception afterwards so I thought it was
just a wonderful event that St. Hubert’s did and I really appreciate you being there and you had a
lot of representation and I thought it was really important to recognize the incredible work that
you all do so I commend St. Hubert’s for putting the program together but I would like to second
their thanks and appreciation for the hard work that you as our local heroes do and I know Chief
I believe you’re going to St. Hubert’s tomorrow with a truck and the big rig and then they’re
going to be delivering notes of appreciation to City Hall to be distributed to the different fire
houses as well as to Carver County so again thank you for your service and all that you do for
our community. We really appreciate it.
Lt. Eric Kittelson: Thank you.
Councilwoman Ryan: Thank you.
Mayor Laufenburger: Thank you. Any other questions or comments? Thank you Lieutenant.
Lt. Eric Kittelson: Thank you sir.
TWEET DENTAL, 7845 CENTURY BOULEVARD: APPROVE SITE PLAN TO
CONSTRUCT A 5,700 SQUARE FOOT DENTAL CLINIC ON APPROXIMATELY
TWO ACRES OF PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD).
APPLICANT: ROBERT CONRAD, RGR HOLDINGS, LLC.
Mayor Laufenburger: I bet we have a staff report. Is that you Ms. Aanenson?
Kate Aanenson: Yes we do, thank you Mayor, members of the City Council. This item
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appeared before the Planning Commission on their February 7 meeting and they voted 5-0 to
approve it. So this case is for a dental clinic and it’s located at 7845 Century Boulevard. The
applicant is RGR Holdings and Steve Slowey. This site has a little bit of a lengthy history.
There’s been a lot of uses been applied here. This is part of a PUD that we put in place under
underlying industrial zoning district and the purpose of the PUD was to allow some support
commercial such as a bank at the very southern end. We have the gas station there and where the
Holiday Inn was it was envisioned that there could potentially be a restaurant. As it turned out
there was a lot of interest in drive thru’s. Fast food or coffee shop but the turning movements
really didn’t work there very well so we’re really pleased to have this project come forward
which fits really well and is a good compliment to the site and that is a dental clinic. So this site
is about 2 acres in size and it’s the building itself is 5,700 square feet and it does have the
potential for adding on. So the architectural views here, it’s a very nice building. It meets all of
the city ordinances regarding architectural detail. Regarding the 50 percent façade or excuse me,
transparency on the façade and then maximum height of 21 feet on the top of the barrel. The one
thing that they’ve indicated to us, which we would consider a minor change depending on how
the bids come back, it might be more of a shed roof which we’re certainly comfortable with.
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Again just the single story. Again a nice presentation along Highway 5 and potential for the
expansion. You can see on here where the potential expansion area would be and the orientation.
This site was previously graded when the Holiday Inn went in and access to the Holiday Inn
would be a shared access. Just go back a slide here so this is a shared access for the Holiday Inn
would also be used by Tweet Dental and this would be the turning movement coming in and
that’s what we talked about before that would be a little bit tight. They’re coming off Highway 5
or some of the other uses that were anticipated there so they meet all the requirements for
parking and landscaping and the like. There’s some minor changes that had to be made but those
can all be accommodated with the site plan agreement. Again it was previously graded. They’re
managing their storm water pond and drainage. One of the things that they also are
contemplating is a continuation of the sidewalk that allows you to get from Life Time over to the
trail. That one foot trail that goes around this park. So again the landscaping plan. Just a couple
of minor changes that need to be made on that and with that we are recommending approval for
the site plan of the 5,700 square feet subject to the conditions of the staff report and I’d be happy
to answer any questions that you may have.
Mayor Laufenburger: Alright thank you Ms. Aanenson. In just a moment I’m going to ask the
applicant to come forward but before I do that does the staff have any questions of, excuse me.
Does council have any questions of staff? Just one Kate. The parking which is currently
present, is the applicant using that parking in addition to their own parking to satisfy.
Kate Aanenson: They can. Yeah there’s cross access between this one so they can.
Mayor Laufenburger: Okay so the parking is satisfactory.
Kate Aanenson: Correct.
Mayor Laufenburger: Alright. Okay. Any other? Would the applicant like to come forward,
either representatives from RGR or Mr. Slowey? I just ask that you introduce yourself and your
address for the record.
Carl Robertson: Good morning Mayor, council. My name’s Carl Robertson, President of
Sjoquist Architects for the 2800 University Avenue in Minneapolis.
Mayor Laufenburger: Carl is that right?
Carl Robertson: Carl. I’ve been working with the Conrad’s on the design for this. I say there’s
still some tweaks to work out but we’re just you know moving on that you’ve seen pretty much
where we’re going with it. I think the presentation pretty much said it all. I’m here to just
answer any questions you might have.
Mayor Laufenburger: Okay. Council any questions of the Conrads or Mr. Sjoquist?
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Kate Aanenson: I was just going to add they have an existing business in town so we’re excited
that they’re expanding and I think they shared with the Planning Commission so maybe they
might want to tell you a little bit about their business.
Mayor Laufenburger: Yeah that was noted in the Planning Commission. Mrs. Conrad if you
would like to address this.
Tori Conrad: Sure.
Mayor Laufenburger: It was noted that you’re actually in a business setting just on the north side
in that, whatever that’s called on the north side of 5 and you’ve kind of outgrown that space, is
that correct?
Tori Conrad: Correct, yes. Yes good evening. Thanks for having us. I’m Tori Conrad. I’m a
pediatric dentist for Tweet Pediatrics and we opened the practice 5 years ago. You’re right it is
part of the Century Plaza and so it’s right across the street behind the gas station. We have
currently 1,900 square feet and we are outgrowing it so we look forward to being a long term
part of the community and we serve a lot of the surrounding areas as well so we thank you for
your time and consideration and we’re excited to be a big part of the community.
Mayor Laufenburger: And you will be the west gateway to the dental community of Chanhassen
is that correct? I think so. Well we’re pleased that you’ve not only chose to bring your business
here. Did you say 5 years ago, is that correct?
Tori Conrad: Yes correct, from South Carolina.
Mayor Laufenburger: Wow. And you love the weather here is that right Tori?
Tori Conrad: Yes.
Mayor Laufenburger: Anyway we’re glad that you’ve decided to make your business home here
in Chanhassen. Do you have any other comments you’d like to make? Mr. Conrad.
Robert Conrad: No.
Mayor Laufenburger: Okay. Alright. Alrighty. Well thank you very much.
Tori Conrad: Thank you.
Mayor Laufenburger: Alright let’s bring it back to council. Any questions or comments or
motion.
Councilwoman Ryan: Mayor I have a question.
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Mayor Laufenburger: Certainly.
Councilwoman Ryan: So are there two phases of the building? Is that my understanding or you
said for when you talked about expansion.
Carl Robertson: At the moment just one phase is planned. Just the clinic but there is enough
parking and the area is there so that if the practice continues to grow there’s talk about possibly
adding an orthodontic component to it and they’ll be expanding it to the south.
Councilwoman Ryan: Okay so the building or the drawings that we see here that’s.
Carl Robertson: That’s all that’s on the board for now.
Councilwoman Ryan: That’s okay.
Todd Gerhardt: Kate could you show the expansion area on the previous slide?
Kate Aanenson: Yep, so as planners and as a good architect always provides that opportunity
that they have a place to expand so this would be the area to expand right in here correct.
Carl Robertson: Correct.
Councilwoman Ryan: I got you okay.
Kate Aanenson: So that’s we’re hoping it grows well, yeah.
Mayor Laufenburger: Well the building looks quite attractive so I think it will fit in very well
there.
Councilwoman Ryan: And one last question Mayor.
Mayor Laufenburger: Go ahead.
Councilwoman Ryan: And so now with this structure in terms of runoff, I know that there’s that
big.
Kate Aanenson: They’re…capacity here.
Councilwoman Ryan: Okay so that’s where all the runoff will go there, okay. Okay nothing
further, thank you.
Mayor Laufenburger: Alright. Any other questions, comments or motion?
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Councilman McDonald: Mr. Mayor.
Mayor Laufenburger: Mr. McDonald.
Councilman McDonald: I would like to make the motion that the Chanhassen City Council
approves the site plan for a 5,700 foot, 5,700 square foot one story office building subject to the
conditions of approval and adopts the Findings of Fact.
Mayor Laufenburger: Very well. Is there a second?
Councilwoman Ryan: Second.
Mayor Laufenburger: Alright we have a motion and a second. Is there any further discussion?
Councilman McDonald moved, Councilwoman Ryan seconded that the Chanhassen City
Council approve the site plan for a 5,700 square foot, one-story buildings, plans prepared
by Schultz Engineering and Site Design and Sjoquist Architects, Inc., dated 01/05/17,
subject to the following conditions and adoption of the Findings of Fact:
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. Any retaining walls over four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and a
permit must be obtained prior to construction.
4. Drainage water collected from (any portion of) the building, or mechanical equipment
may not flow across a public walking surface (sidewalk).
5. Detailed occupancy related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans
are submitted.
6. 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:
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1. The applicant will need to maintain a prairie mix of native plants in order to meet the
landscaping requirements. If a transition to non-native, weedy plants occurs on the site,
the owner will need to restore the prairie.
2. Incorporate one additional reliable tree species as a substitute for some of the red maple.
3. A total of 3 overstory trees will be required to be planted along the south property line
along the existing parking spaces.
Engineering:
1. An access agreement with the adjacent property is required for the shared driveway on
the east side of the subject property.
2. A hydrant is required. The location of the fire hydrant must be approved by the Fire
Chief.
3. The existing 18” reinforced concrete storm sewer in the southwest corner of the property
must be removed or abandoned.
Planning:
1. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement prior to receiving a building permit.
2. A separate sign permit application, review and approval shall be required prior to site
sign installation.
Water Resources:
1. The applicant shall apply for and receive a General Permit Authorization to Discharge
Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity Under the National Pollution
Discharge Elimination/Site Disposal System (NPDES Construction Permit) prior to the
issuance of a building permit or any earth disturbing activities.
2. The plan submittal must also include a detail of the infiltration basin consistent with the
Minnesota Stormwater Manual prior to issuance of a building permit. This detail must
include any soils corrections, basin protections and planting plans and schedules in
addition to other necessary design elements.
3. After construction, the infiltration basin shall be tested by a third party for permeability to
ensure that it is functioning per the stormwater modeling submitted by the applicant. The
infiltration basin must pass the permeability testing prior to an issuance of a permanent
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certificate of occupancy. Or if agreed to by both parties, the City may confirm rates in-
house with their Modified Phillip-Dunn infiltrometer.
4. The applicant shall prepare an operations and maintenance manual specific to the
infiltration feature including anticipated inspection schedule, routine maintenance and
frequency of said maintenance and supply a copy to the City prior to issuance of a
building permit.
5. All erosion control shall be installed and inspected prior to initiation of site grading
activities.
6. The site plan must comply with Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District,
RPBCWD, rules for erosion prevention and sediment control and storm water
management.
7. The applicant shall obtain permits from all appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for
dewatering), Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek watershed district, and comply with their
conditions of approval.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Mayor Laufenburger: Congratulations Conrads, Mr. Sjoquist. Build it and they will come
because they’re coming right now. Alright thank you very kindly. Thank you Ms. Aanenson.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Mayor Laufenburger: Mr. Gerhardt, administrative presentations.
Todd Gerhardt: I just want to thank the Mayor, Paul Oehme for their efforts here in lobbying on
our 101 highway turn back project. Last week we met with Representative Torkelson to express
our views on the need for the 101 to be turned back to Carver County and today we met with
Senator Newman and expressed our concerns on the need for the turn back and both were very
receptive and Mr. Newman, Senator Newman was even going to travel down 101 on his home
today so I just want to thank them for their time and effort that they put forth on this project so
we’re moving ahead. We met with several people and our bills have been introduced.
Mayor Laufenburger: Good, thank you. Let me just make one comment before I ask for
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adjournment. Next Monday on March 6 I will be addressing the City of Chanhassen in what I
call the State of the City. Now in the past the mayor, not only me but even a previous mayor
addressed the city at various venues, whether it was Rotary or Buy Chanhassen. I decided that it
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