Approval letter signedAugust 30, 2017
Chris Freeman
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning forTomorrow
Bongards Creamery
8330 Commerce Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Planning Case #2017-16
Building Expansion Bongards Creamery
Dear Mr. Freeman,
This letter is to confirm that on August 28, 2017, the Chanhassen City Council approved the Site
Plan for a 13,070 square foot, two-story building expansion, plans prepared by Solution Blue,
Inc., dated November 16, 2016, subject to the following conditions:
Building
1. Building(s) are required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
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.
4. Structure proximity to property lines will have an impact on the code requirements for the
proposed building, including but not limited to; allowable size, protected openings and fire -
resistive construction. These requirements will be addressed when complete building and site
plans are submitted.
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.
PH 952.227.1100 • www.dchanhassen.nnn.us • FX952.227.1110
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA 55317
Mr. Chris Freeman
Bongards Approval Letter
August 30, 2017
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Engineering
1. The applicant shall dedicate a drainage and utility easement over the existing stormwater
pipe on the northern portion of the property concurrent to recording the site plan agreement.
2. The locations of all easements of record shall be shown on the survey based on a recent title
search prior to recording the site plan agreement.
3. The applicant shall resubmit to -scale paper copies of the civil plans, including grading prior
to City Council approval.
4. The applicant shall label the first floor elevations of buildings on adjacent lots prior to
grading on site.
5. The applicant shall revise plans to add Emergency Over -Flow (EOF) locations and elevations
shall be labeled on the grading and utility plan sheets prior to grading on site.
6. The applicant's erosion control plan shall be revised to meet the requirements of 19-145 of
City Code, including showing stockpile locations prior to grading on site.
7. The applicant shall submit a maintenance and operations plan for their stormwater Best
Management Practices (BMPs) prior to recording the site plan agreement.
8. The applicant shall submit annual inspection reports to the City.
9. The applicant shall coordinate with the City for inspection of the connection to public storm
structures during construction.
10. The applicant shall plug the draintile connection from the grass paver lot to the stormwater
catchbasin till staff evaluates the function of the grass paver system and determine in -field
whether the draintile connection is required or if the system can fimction without it.
11. The applicant shall alter the dimensions of the grass paver lot to clear show it meets the
requirement for 9 -foot by 18 -foot parking stalls and a 26 -foot wide aisle prior to installation
of the grass pavers.
Planning
1. The applicant shall revise the primary building material from EIFS to some other acceptable
material.
2. The applicant shall provide site furnishings to the site.
Mr. Chris Freeman
Bongards Approval Letter
August 30, 2017
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We will be drafting a site plan agreement for the project. Its execution and recording are
required prior to issuing a building permit. I will be using you and the Bongards Creamery, as
the contact and developer, unless I hear otherwise. Additionally, I will need:
1. A copy of a recent title commitment for the property
2. Engineers cost estimates for the storm water system, site grading, erosion control and
landscaping. (Security is required as part of the site plan agreement.)
3. A list of the mortgage holders for the property and development. (They will need to sign
the consent to the site plan agreement.)
4. The legal name to be used by the developer and contact person. (This will be included in
the site plan agreement.) Currently, I am using you as the contact.
If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact me.
Sincere
f t
Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
Ec: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Jessica Archer, Building Official
Stephanie Smith, Project Engineer
Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Technician
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