Attachment 11. Memo from Minnesota Depart of Transportation - May 4, 2017DEPARTMENT OF
Metropolitan District
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WatersuntyEdge Building
1500 County Road B2 West
Roseville, MN 55113
May 4th, 2017
Kate Aanenson
City of Chanhassen
PO Box 147
Chanhassen,MN 55317
SUBJECT: Avienda Lifestyle Center
MnDOT Review#PUD17-002
NW Quadrant of TH 212 and CR 17 (Powers Blvd)
Chanhassen, Carver County
Control Section 1017
Dear Ms. Aanenson:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Avienda Lifestyle Center Planned Unit Development
PUD). The Minnesota Department of Transportation(MnDOT)has reviewed the PUD and has the
following comments:
Water Resources:
MnDOT owns several wetland restoration sites just outside the proposed project limits. There is one to
the south of the project limits and one to the east of the project,just across Powers Blvd.
MnDOT also owns a few culverts on Powers Blvd and Lyman Blvd that currently receive water from
the proposed site.
MnDOT would need to see more drainage analysis to make a determination if the proposed project
would affect MnDOT drainage systems. It is likely that the project will need a drainage permit.
Please submit documents specified below with a drainage permit application:
1. Final drainage plan showing storm sewer plan, storm sewer and culvert profiles and pond
contours
2. Existing and proposed drainage area maps with flow arrows
3. Existing and proposed drainage/pond computations for the 2, 10, and 100 year rainfall events
Please direct any questions regarding water resources to Alan Rindels (651-234-7546 or
Alan.Rindels@state.mn.us) of MnDOT Metro District's Water Resources Section.
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MnDOT Metropolitan District,Waters Edge Building, 1500 County Road B2 West, Roseville, MN 55113
Permits
As previously stated,a drainage permit is required. Additionally, any use of or work within or affecting
MnDOT right of way requires a permit. Permit forms are available from MnDOT's utility website at
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/maintenance/permits.html
Please include one plan set formatted to 11 x 17 size with each permit application. Please direct any
questions regarding permit requirements to Buck Craig(651-234-7911 or buck.craig@state.mn.us) of
MnDOT's Metro Permits Section.
Traffic:
Traffic has concerns about the impacts to operations at the proposed TH212/Powers Blvd intersection.
Please continue to coordinate with MnDOT's Traffic section, especially in finalizing the current draft
traffic impact study for the development.
Please direct any questions regarding these comments to Julie Johnson(Ju1ie.C.JohnsonAstate.mn.us or
651-234-7824)of MnDOT's Metro South Area Traffic Section.
Design:
A significant amount of grading is proposed along Powers Boulevard which is part of MnDOT right of
way.Please submit a grading plan at a readable scale showing the proposed slopes and drainage issues.
Also include a typical section showing the relationship with the boulevard to the Powers.
A very tall retaining wall is proposed along the TH 212 right of way and will need to be reviewed. Just a
reminder that no supporting element of the proposed wall can be on MnDOT right of way.
For questions on these comments,please contact Nancy Jacobson(Nancy.L.Jacobson@,state.mn.us or
651-234-7647)in MnDOT's Metro Design Section.
Noise:
MnDOT's policy is to assist local governments in promoting compatibility between land use and
highways. Residential uses located adjacent to highways often result in complaints about traffic noise.
Traffic noise from this highway could exceed noise standards established by the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency(MPCA),the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,and the U.S.
Department of Transportation.Minnesota Rule 7030.0030 states that municipalities having the authority
to regulate land use shall take all reasonable measures to prevent the establishment of land use activities,
listed in the MPCA's Noise Area Classification(NAC), anywhere that the establishment of the land use
would result in immediate violations of established State noise standards.
MnDOT policy regarding development adjacent to existing highways prohibits the expenditure of
highway funds for noise mitigation measures in such developed areas. The project proposer is required
to assess the existing noise situation and take the action deemed necessary to minimize the impact to the
proposed development from any highway noise.If you have any questions regarding MnDOT's noise
policy please contact Natalie Ries Wasko in Metro District's Noise and Air Quality Unit at
Natalie.Ries@state.mn.us 651-234-7681.
Review Submittal Options:
MnDOT's goal is to complete the review of plans within 30 days. Submittals sent in electronically can
usually be turned around faster. There are four submittal options.Please submit either:
1. One(1) electronic pdf version of the plans. MnDOT can accept the plans via e-mail at
metrodevreviews.dot@state.mn.us provided that each separate e-mail is under 20 megabytes.
2. Three(3) sets of full size plans. Although submitting seven sets of full size plans will expedite the
review process. Plans can be sent to:
MnDOT—Metro District Planning Section
Development Reviews Coordinator
1500 West County Road B-2
Roseville,MN 55113
3. One(1)compact disc.
4. Plans can also be submitted to MnDOT's External FTP Site.Please send files to:
ftp://ftp2.dot.state.mn.us/pub/incoming/MetroWatersEdge/Planning Internet Explorer doesn't work
using ftp so please use an FTP Client or your Windows Explorer(My Computer).Also,please send
a note to metrodevreviews.dot@state.mn.us indicating that the plans have been submitted on the
FTP site.
If you have any questions concerning this review,please contact me at(651.)234-7793.
Sincerely,
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Michael J. Corbett,PE
Principal Planner
Copy sent via E-Mail:
Nancy Jacobson,Design
Hailu Shekur,Water Resources
Alan Rindels, Water Resources
Julie Johnson,Traffic
Clare Lackey,Traffic Engineering
Jason Junge,Freeway Operations
Doug Nelson,Right-of-Way
Buck Craig,Permits
Diane Langenbach,Area Engineer
Jon Solberg,Area Manager
Natalie Ries,Noise and Air
Russell Owen,Metropolitan Council