2019 06 04-pc-sum
CHAHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 4, 2019
Chairman Weick called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Weick, Mark Undestad, John Tietz, and Doug Reeder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Randall, Michael McGonagill, and Laura Skistad
STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; and Bob Generous,
Senior Planner
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Katrina Fiihr BDH & Young
Jeff Gears BDH & Young
Mike LaQua Bauer Deign Build
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONSIDER A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BLUFF
CREEK CORRIDOR FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8077 CENTURY BOULEVARD
AND ZONED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD).
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tietz asked about the
changes in the footprint from the previous application. Chairman Weick opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Undestad moved, Tietz seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
the site plan for a 54,276 square-foot, two-story office, warehouse and manufacturing
building, plans prepared by Loucks and BDH & Young, dated 05-03-2019, subject to the
following conditions and adoption of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation:
Building
1. The building is 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. Building plans must include a code analysis that contains the following information: Key
Plan, Occupancy group, Type of construction, Allowable height and area, Fire sprinklers,
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Separated or non-separated, Fire resistive elements (Ext walls, Bearing walls - exterior or
interior, Shaft, Incidental use), Occupant load, Exits required (Common path, Travel
distance), Minimum plumbing fixture count.
4. Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans
are submitted.
5. Structure proximity to property lines (and other buildings) 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.
6. Retaining walls (if present) more than four feet high must be designed by a professional
engineer and a building permit must be obtained prior to construction.
Engineering and Water Resources
1. The applicant shall provide a traffic memo, prepared by a licensed traffic engineer,
evaluating conflicting driving movements with Water Tower Place and the northern
driveway access
2. Vacate drainage and utility easements except the standard 10-foot wide easement
associated with the front of the parcel in addition to the standard 5-foot wide easement
associated with the side and rear portions of the parcel.
3. The wetland, wetland buffer, and the Bluff Creek Overlay District on the site shall be
preserved and protected in perpetuity. Staff recommends that the developer dedicate
those areas to the city to ensure conservation of these critical areas.
4. Provide a permanent 20’ easement over the trail throughout the parcel.
5. The applicant shall remove all existing fence located on the east side of the property.
6. Apply for an Encroachment Agreement for the private sidewalk.
7. Provide top of wall and bottom of wall elevations for entire retaining wall build, which
includes retaining wall built below grade, i.e. bottom of wall.
8. Replace any striping removed in Century Boulevard.
9. All striping and signage shall meet the requirements of the MN-MUTCD manual.
10. Indicate lineal (running) slope design for the trail. Trail slopes shall meet ADA
requirements.
11. Staff recommends the installation of a gate valve downstream of the trench drain to
isolate possible hazardous material from entering the storm system. The operation and
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maintenance plan for the storm system should include the procedure for this isolation
protocol.
12. Salvage existing topsoil and indicate stockpile location.
13. Water main fittings shall be epoxy coated.
14. Core drill to existing sanitary sewer main will require the installation of a boot at
connection.
15. As the developer will be required to remove all material surrounding the existing public
sanitary sewer manhole that is being proposed for connection, Public Works will inspect
and determine if repair or rehabilitation of the manhole is required (e.g. rebuilding
chimney, installing I/I barrier, etc.).
16. Appropriate city permits for construction within the public right-of-way shall be obtained
prior to construction. Work within city streets requires a traffic control plan.
17. A preconstruction meeting with Public Works and Engineering shall be scheduled by the
contractor prior to working within the public right-of-way and the connection to any
public utilities.
18. Identify stockpile locations on plan.
19. All call-outs on construction plans that reference a detail shall be updated to incorporate
the sheet the detail is illustrated on and the detail number referenced for construction.
20. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure and submit proof that permits are received
from all other agencies with jurisdiction over the project (i.e. Army Corps of Engineers,
DNR, MnDOT, Carver County, RPBCWD, Board of Water and Soil Resources, PCA,
etc.).
21. A SWPPP shall be submitted for review that meets the conditions of the NPDES
Construction Permit
22. Provide design details for the stormwater management systems and associated hydrology
models.
23. The applicant shall assess alternatives to conveying stormwater system discharge on and
across City property that will not cause erosion or degradation.
24. The applicant shall demonstrate through modeling that the receiving municipal
stormwater system has adequate capacity to accept the increased drainage volume.
25. Provide a planting and revegetation plan specific for grading within the bluff impact zone
and the wetland buffer.
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26. Provide boring locations on grading and stormwater utility plan sheets.
Environmental Resources
1. The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to meet minimum requirements for the north
bufferyard. Plantings shall be located between trail and parking lot.
2. The applicant shall protect existing trees to be preserved along Century Boulevard. Tree
protection fencing shall be placed at the dripline or greater distance prior to any
construction activities and maintained until construction is complete. Any trees that die
will be required to be replaced.
3. The trail alignment within the Bluff Creek Overlay District shall be field inspected and
approved by the city prior to any removals and construction activity. No live, significant
oak trees shall be removed for trail construction.
Fire
1. There is only one hydrant on the property. Several are needed to meet minimum spacing
requirements per MN Fire Code.
Parks
1. The developer shall be responsible for planning, engineering, and constructing the
“wetland trail.” Connection points for this new trail shall be the terminus of the Trotters
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Ridge trail, the intersection of Century Boulevard and West 82 Street, and the
intersection of Century Boulevard and Water Tower Place. Bid documents, including
plans and specifications, shall be approved by the Park & Recreation Director and City
Engineer prior to soliciting bids. Project bidding shall occur in a competitive
environment with a minimum of three bids being received. The results of the bidding
process shall be reviewed with the Park & Recreation Director and City Engineer prior to
award. Cash payment for trail construction shall be made from the City of Chanhassen to
the developer upon completion, inspection, and acceptance of the trail.
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2. Trail easements within Lot 2, Block 1, Arboretum Business Park 7 shall be dedicated to
the city to accommodate the “wetland trail”.
Planning
1. The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement and provide the security required by it
prior to receiving a building permit.
2. A separate sign permit application, review and approval shall be required prior to site
sign installation.
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3. The building needs additional articulation to break up long expansions of wall area on the
north side of the building.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Undestad noted the verbatim and summary
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated May 21, 2019 as presented.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Kate Aanenson provided the City Council action
update from the May 28, 2019 City Council meeting and discussed future agenda items.
Commissioner Undestad moved to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Planning Commission meeting was
adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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