Variance Application Letter 07-11-2017July 11, 2017
CITY OF C HANHASSE N
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Mr. Jeffrey Kleiner
655 Carver Beach Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. Kleiner:
Please find enclosed the Variance Application Checklist and Application form. As we discussed
on the phone, in order to be on the agenda for the August 15, 2017 Planning Commission
meeting, a complete application will need to be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017.
You will need to provide a document meeting the requirements of Item 4 on the application
checklist along with the application. This does not need to be a survey; however, if you use
another document to meet this requirement (a scale drawing, for example), a survey must be
submitted separately no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 8, 2017.
When completing the application please pay special attention to Items 5 and 6. The written
description of the project should be as detailed as possible, and the written justification should
list your reason for needing the additional storage space, the architectural constraints that prevent
you from adding without receiving a variance, and any other reasons for requesting the variance.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact me at 952-227-
1132 or by email at mwaltersgci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
MacKenzie Walters
Assistant Planner
MW:ktm
Enclosures
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PH952.227.1100 • www.d.chanhassen.mn.us • FX952.227.1110
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA 55317
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division — 7700 Market Boulevard
Mailing Address — P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone: (952) 227-1130 / Fax: (952) 227-1110
VARIANCE
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Applications will be processed only if all requested items are submitted
Prior to filing an application for a variance, the applicant shall attend a conference with city staff. The application
shall include the following:
(1) Completed Application Form.
(2) Evidence of ownership or an interest in the property.
(3) Application fee to include the following:
Type
Fee
Variance
$200
Notification Sign
$200
Document Recording Escrow
$50
Property Owners' List within 500' of subject property
(City to generate, fee determined at pre -application meeting)
$3 per address
(4) Plot plan showing property lines, existing improvements, proposed improvements with setbacks, lot coverage, building
height, etc.
(5) Written description of variance request.
(6) Written justification of how request complies with the findings for granting a variance (pursuant to Section 20-58) as
follows:
a. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Chapter
and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan.
b. When there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. "Practical difficulties," as used in
connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes to use the property in a
reasonable manner not permitted by this Chapter. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate
access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems.
c. That the purpose of the variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
d. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner.
e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
f. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 216C.06,
subdivision 14, when in harmony with this Chapter.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division – 7700 Market Boulevard CITY OF CHMNSEN
Mailing Address – P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone: (952) 227-1300 / Fax: (952) 227-1110
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Submittal Date: PC Date: CC Date: 60 -Day Review Date:
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)
❑ 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
❑ Commercial/Industrial Districts* ......................$500
Plus $10 per 1,000 square feet of building area:
( thousand square feet)
"Include number of existing 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
❑ Property Owners' List within 500' (City to generate after pre -application meeting) .................................................. $3 per address
( addresses)
❑ 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)
TOTAL FEE:
Description of Proposal:
Property Address or Location:
Parcel #:
Total Acreage:
Legal Description: _
Wetlands Present? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Present Zoning: Select One
Present Land Use Designation: Select One
Existing Use of Property:
❑Check box if separate narrative is attached.
Requested Zoning: Select One
Requested Land Use Designation: Select One
❑ Create 3 lots or less ........................................
$300
❑ Create over 3 lots .......................$600 + $15 per lot
( lots)
❑ 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
❑ Property Owners' List within 500' (City to generate after pre -application meeting) .................................................. $3 per address
( addresses)
❑ 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)
TOTAL FEE:
Description of Proposal:
Property Address or Location:
Parcel #:
Total Acreage:
Legal Description: _
Wetlands Present? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Present Zoning: Select One
Present Land Use Designation: Select One
Existing Use of Property:
❑Check box if separate narrative is attached.
Requested Zoning: Select One
Requested Land Use Designation: Select One
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: Contact:
Address: Phone:
City/State/Zip: Cell:
Email: Fax:
Signature: 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: Contact:
Address: Phone:
City/State/Zip: Cell:
Email: Fax:
Signature: Date:
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:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Email:
Who should receive copies of staff reports?
Contact:
Phone:
Cell:
Fax:
*Other Contact Information:
❑
Property Owner Via:
❑ 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. SAVE FORM PRINT FORM SUBMR FORM