Letter of Approval 8-9-05
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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August 9,2005
Mr. Charles R. Stinson
18304 Minnetonka Boulevard
Deephaven, MN 55391
Re: Frontier Third Addition Lot Split- Planning Case No. 05-21
Dear Mr. Stinson:
This letter is to confirm that on July 25, 2005, the Chanhassen City Council
adopted the following motion:
""The City Council approves the metes and bounds subdivision (#05-21) of Lot 2,
Block 1, Frontier Third Addition into two lots, as shown on plans stamped
"Received June 10,2005", subject to the following conditions:
1. Water Resources Coordinator Conditions:
a. The bluff area on the property (i.e., slope greater than or equal to 30% and
a rise in slope of at least 25 feet above the toe) shall be preserved. In
addition, all structures shall maintain a 30-foot setback from the bluff and
no alterations shall occur within the bluff impact zone (i.e., the bluff and
land located within 20 feet from the top of a bluff).
b. The plans shall show a culvert under the driveway on Parcel B.
c. The applicant shall ensure adequate riprap is installed at the flared end
section in the southwest comer of Parcel A.
d. Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all graded slopes greater than
or equal to 3:1. All exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion
protection or permanent cover year round, according to the following table
of slopes and time frames:
Tv{>e of Slope
Steeper than 3:1
10:1 to 3:1
Flatter than 10: 1
(Maximum time an area can
remain open when the area
is not actively being worked.)
Time
7 days
14 days
21 days
These areas include any exposed soil areas with a positive slope to a storm
water conveyance system, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other
natural or man made systems that discharge to a surface water.
e. The plans shall show four 6" diameter biologs in the drainageway along the
southern property line (one biolog for every four feet in elevation change)
The City 01 Chanhassen . A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
Mr. Charles R. Stinson
Frontier Third Addition Lot Split
August 9,2005
Page 2
from the flared end section to the 10" ash to reduce storm water velocities and encourage
sedimentation behind the biologs. The ends of the biologs shall be pointed slightly upslope.
f. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies
and comply with their conditions of approval.
2. Prior to building permit issuance for Parcels A and B, detailed grading, drainage, erosion
control, and tree removal plans are to be submitted to the City for review and approval.
3. Driveway grades for Parcel B will not exceed 10%. Show spot elevations.
4. Parcels A and B are to be custom graded lots.
5. Supply a detailed street closure and patching plan on Frontier Trail for water service hookup
to Parcel B.
6. Show 75' rock construction entrance to Parcels A and B.
7. Erosion control measures and site restoration will conform to the MPCA's "Protecting Water
Quality in Urban Areas" (BMPH). Type I silt fence is to be used in accordance with the
plans and the City of Chanhassen's Detail Plate No. 5300. Extend erosion control measures
along grading limits for driveway on Parcel B.
8. Water and sewer service for Parcel B will be constructed at the time of home construction.
9. Storm sewer, water, and sewer service for Parcel A will be constructed in conjunction with
Frontier 3rd Addition and all its conditions of approval.
10. All water and sewer service construction will require a permit from the City of Chanhassen's
Building Inspection Department.
11. Building Official Conditions:
a. Final grading plans and soil reports must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits will be issued.
b. Both parcels must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
c. Retaining walls over 4' high require a permit and must be designed by an engineer
licensed in the State of Minnesota.
d. The building foundations must be designed by a professional engineer due to the slope of
the property.
12. The developer shall pay full park dedication fees.
Mr. Charles R. Stinson
Frontier Third Addition Lot Split
August 9,2005
Page 3
13. Typical drainage and utility easements shall be dedicated on the rear property line of Parcels
A&B.
14. Approval of this metes and bounds subdivision is contingent upon recording of the plat of
Frontier Third Addition."
Please submit the documents and fees as required by the conditions of approval. The subdivision
will not be finalized until deeds for the individual parcels have been recorded. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me.
If you have any questions, please call me at (952) 227-1134 or e-mail me at
sal i aff@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
Sharmeen Al-laff
Senior Planner
c: Alyson Morris, Assistant City Engineer
Steve Torell, Building Official
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