Approval Letter 18-01February 13, 2018
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Chanhassen is a Community for Life -Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Todd and Kristin Jackson
621 Broken Arrow Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Variance- 3617 Red Cedar Point Drive
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Jackson,
This letter is to formally notify you that on February 12, 2018, the Chanhassen City Council
voted to approve the following motion:
"The Chanhassen City Council approves an 11.5 -foot front yard setback, a 22.1 -foot lakeshore
setback, and an 11 percent lot coverage variance, subject to the conditions of approval and
adopts the attached Findings of Facts and Decisions."
The conditions of the variance are as follows:
1. The applicant must apply for and receive a building permit.
2. A title search for the property should be conducted to ensure any/all existing
easements are documented.
3. A new 1 inch = 20 feet scale survey should be provided as part of the building permit
application clearly showing the propose setbacks and lot coverage for the proposed
house and structures.
4. At least one tree must be planted in front yard, if one is not present after construction.
5. Tree protection fencing must be properly installed at the edge of the grading limits
across the entire south side. This must be done prior to any construction activities
and remain installed until all construction is completed. Any trees lost to construction
activities beyond those indicated in the tree removal plan shall be replaced.
6. No equipment may be stored within the tree protection area.
7. Appropriate tree protection measures must be taken to protect the rear yard ash from
EAB.
8. The 162 square foot rear patio area is understood to be the property's water oriented
structure.
9. Lot coverage may not exceed 3,319 square feet.
10. The proposed rear patio and driveway areas must be constructed using pervious paver
systems.
11. A permanent 20 -foot native vegetated buffer must be installed along the shoreline
using species native to the ecotype with permanent buffer monuments. The buffer
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February 13, 2018
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may work around the path and stairs. The buffer must be designed and installed by an
experienced professional in native shoreline restoration. Design plan must be
approved by the Water Resources Coordinator.
12. The property owner must work with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to identify
and implement any shoreline restoration projects that would improve ecosystem
health and function. Replace riprap with bioengineering solutions is one example.
The variance is valid for one year from the approval date. The conditions placed on the variance
must be met by February 12, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact me at 952-227-
1132 or by email at mwalterskei.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
MacKenzie Walters
Assistant Planner
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