CC Staff Report 7-8-19CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Monday,July 8,2019
Subject Consider Camp Tanadoona Site Plan Review for Demolition of Existing Dining Hall and
Construction of New Dining Hall and Connection of City Water and Sewer,Development of
Access Road and Drop Off
Section NEW BUSINESS Item No:H.1.
Prepared By MacKenzie Young-Walters,Associate
Planner
File No:Planning Case 2019-05
PROPOSED MOTION
The Chanhassen City Council approves the site plan for a 10,500 square-foot dining hall,kitchen,and program area
building subject to the conditions of approval,and adopts the Planning Commission Findings of Fact.
Approval requires a Simple Majority Vote of members present.
SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting site plan approval for the construction of a new 10,500 square-foot dining hall in the old
dining hall’s location.
BACKGROUND
On June 18,2019,the Chanhassen Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed site plan.No member
of the public spoke regarding the proposal.
During the subsequent discussion,the Planning Commission asked if there was any septic system left on the site.Staff
clarified that the sewer was extended to the site several years ago and the septic system was dealt with at that time.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed site plan subject to the
conditions of approval.
DISCUSSION
Camp Fire Minnesota is in the process of conducting a multi-year,multi-phased renovation,update,and expansion of
the facilities at Camp Tanadoona in accordance with the camp’s master plan.Phase 1 was completed in 2014 and it
involved building a new Day Camp Village and overnight cabins,multiple gathering areas,an archery range and
garden,and the Tree House outdoor living classroom.
They are now ready to commence with Phase 2 of these updates which involves removing the existing dining hall and
replacing it with a new 10,500 square-foot dining hall.In addition to the new building,Phase 2 will connect the dining
CITY COUNCIL STAFFREPORTMonday,July 8,2019SubjectConsider Camp Tanadoona Site Plan Review for Demolition of Existing Dining HallandConstructionofNewDiningHallandConnectionofCityWaterandSewer,DevelopmentofAccessRoadandDropOffSectionNEWBUSINESSItemNo:H.1.Prepared By MacKenzie Young-Walters,AssociatePlanner File No:Planning Case 2019-05PROPOSEDMOTIONTheChanhassenCityCouncilapprovesthesiteplanfora10,500 square-foot dining hall,kitchen,and programareabuildingsubjecttotheconditionsofapproval,and adopts the Planning Commission Findings of Fact.Approval requires a Simple Majority Vote of members present.SUMMARYTheapplicant is requesting site plan approval for the construction of a new 10,500 square-foot dining hall in theolddininghall’s location.BACKGROUNDOnJune18,2019,the Chanhassen Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed site plan.Nomemberofthepublicspokeregardingtheproposal.During the subsequent discussion,the Planning Commission asked if there was any septic system left on the site.Staffclarifiedthatthesewerwasextendedtothesiteseveralyearsagoandthesepticsystemwasdealtwithatthat time.The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed site plan subject totheconditionsofapproval.DISCUSSIONCampFireMinnesota is in the process of conducting a multi-year,multi-phased renovation,update,and expansionofthefacilitiesatCampTanadoonainaccordancewiththecamp’s master plan.Phase 1 was completed in 2014 anditinvolvedbuildinganewDayCampVillageandovernightcabins,multiple gathering areas,an archery rangeandgarden,and the Tree House outdoor living classroom.
They are now ready to commence with Phase 2 of these updates which involves removing the existing dining hall and
replacing it with a new 10,500 square-foot dining hall.In addition to the new building,Phase 2 will connect the dining
hall to city sewer and water,add staff and visitor parking,and revise the existing access road and internal site
circulation.
The new building will have a 200-person seating capacity and provide the camp with a flexible indoor space to meet
current demands and help grow the camp as a year-round destination.
The applicant has sent out mailers to the surrounding properties and invited them to take a tour of the camp and meet
onsite to learn about the proposed project.
A detailed discussion of the proposal can be found in the attached staff report.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the site plan for a 10,500 square-foot
dining hall,kitchen,and program area building dated May 17,2019 subject to the following conditions:
Building
1.The building is required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
2.Demolition permits must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the site.
3.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of Minnesota.
4.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,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.
5.Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans are submitted.
6.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.
7.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.Provide top of wall and bottom of wall elevations for entire retaining wall build,which includes retaining wall be
built below grade,i.e.bottom of wall.
2.Salvage existing topsoil and indicate all proposed stockpile location(s)on the plan.
3.Connection to the existing sanitary sewer manhole will require a core drill and installation of a boot to facilitate a
water-tight connection.
4.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.
5.A preconstruction meeting with Public Works and Engineering shall be scheduled by the contractor prior to the
connection of any public utilities.
6.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.
7.Water main fittings shall be epoxy coated.
8.Hydrant lead pipe shall be C900 PVC.
9.The Contractor shall examine the existing 6-inch gate valve identified to remain.If mild steel bolts are in-place
on the valve or as part of the fittings,the bolts shall be changed out with stainless steel or Cor-Blue bolts.
10.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,MCWD,
Board of Water and Soil Resources,MPCA,etc.).
Environmental Resources
1.All trees proposed for preservation shall be protected with tree preservation fencing installed at the dripline or
furthest point possible away from the trunk.Fencing shall remain in place until construction is completed.
2.A walk through of the tree preservation fencing prior to start of construction is required.
CITY COUNCIL STAFFREPORTMonday,July 8,2019SubjectConsider Camp Tanadoona Site Plan Review for Demolition of Existing Dining HallandConstructionofNewDiningHallandConnectionofCityWaterandSewer,DevelopmentofAccessRoadandDropOffSectionNEWBUSINESSItemNo:H.1.Prepared By MacKenzie Young-Walters,AssociatePlanner File No:Planning Case 2019-05PROPOSEDMOTIONTheChanhassenCityCouncilapprovesthesiteplanfora10,500 square-foot dining hall,kitchen,and programareabuildingsubjecttotheconditionsofapproval,and adopts the Planning Commission Findings of Fact.Approval requires a Simple Majority Vote of members present.SUMMARYTheapplicant is requesting site plan approval for the construction of a new 10,500 square-foot dining hall in theolddininghall’s location.BACKGROUNDOnJune18,2019,the Chanhassen Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed site plan.Nomemberofthepublicspokeregardingtheproposal.During the subsequent discussion,the Planning Commission asked if there was any septic system left on the site.Staffclarifiedthatthesewerwasextendedtothesiteseveralyearsagoandthesepticsystemwasdealtwithatthat time.The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed site plan subject totheconditionsofapproval.DISCUSSIONCampFireMinnesota is in the process of conducting a multi-year,multi-phased renovation,update,and expansionofthefacilitiesatCampTanadoonainaccordancewiththecamp’s master plan.Phase 1 was completed in 2014 anditinvolvedbuildinganewDayCampVillageandovernightcabins,multiple gathering areas,an archery rangeandgarden,and the Tree House outdoor living classroom.They are now ready to commence with Phase 2 of these updates which involves removing the existing dining hallandreplacingitwithanew10,500 square-foot dining hall.In addition to the new building,Phase 2 will connect thedininghalltocitysewerandwater,add staff and visitor parking,and revise the existing access road and internalsitecirculation.The new building will have a 200-person seating capacity and provide the camp with a flexible indoor space tomeetcurrentdemandsandhelpgrowthecampasayear-round destination.The applicant has sent out mailers to the surrounding properties and invited them to take a tour of the camp andmeetonsitetolearnabouttheproposedproject.A detailed discussion of the proposal can be found in the attached staff report.RECOMMENDATIONStaffandthePlanningCommission recommend that the City Council approve the site plan for a 10,500 square-footdininghall,kitchen,and program area building dated May 17,2019 subject to the following conditions:Building1.The building is required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.2.Demolition permits must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the site.3.Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of Minnesota.4.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,Separated or non-separated,Fire-resistiveelementsExt.walls,Bearing walls exterior or interior,Shaft,Incidental use),Occupant load,Exits required(Common path,Travel distance),Minimum plumbing fixture count.5.Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans are submitted.6.Structure proximity to property lines and other buildings)will have an impact on the code requirements fortheproposedbuilding,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.7.Retaining walls if present)more than four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and abuildingpermitmustbeobtainedpriortoconstruction.Engineering and WaterResources1.Provide top of wall and bottom of wall elevations for entire retaining wall build,which includes retaining wallbebuiltbelowgrade,i.e.bottom of wall.2.Salvage existing topsoil and indicate all proposed stockpile location(s)on the plan.3.Connection to the existing sanitary sewer manhole will require a core drill and installation of a boot to facilitateawater-tight connection.4.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.5.A preconstruction meeting with Public Works and Engineering shall be scheduled by the contractor prior totheconnectionofanypublicutilities.6.All call-outs on construction plans that reference a detail shall be updated to incorporate the sheet the detailisillustratedonandthedetailnumberreferencedforconstruction.7.Water main fittings shall be epoxy coated.8.Hydrant lead pipe shall be C900 PVC.9.The Contractor shall examine the existing 6-inch gate valve identified to remain.If mild steel bolts are in-placeonthevalveoraspartofthefittings,the bolts shall be changed out with stainless steel or Cor-Blue bolts.10.It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure and submit proof that permits are received from all otheragencieswithjurisdictionovertheprojecti.e.Army Corps of Engineers,DNR,MnDOT,Carver County,MCWD,Board of Water and Soil Resources,MPCA,etc.).EnvironmentalResources1.All trees proposed for preservation shall be protected with tree preservation fencing installed at the dripline or
furthest point possible away from the trunk.Fencing shall remain in place until construction is completed.
2.A walk through of the tree preservation fencing prior to start of construction is required.
Fire
1.Full Fire Alarm and Full Sprinkler system required in the new structure.
2.Hydrant locations are acceptable.
3.No Parking Fire Lane signs will be needed on both sides of all roads under 26 feet in width.Yellow curb paint
is required on both sides of all roads under 26 feet in width where curbs are present.
4.Parking shall be limited to designated parking spaces.
5.Provide information showing that the gravel roadway can support up to 75,000 pounds.
6.All landscaping,rocks,planters,etc.will need to be kept back away from the roadway to allow for proper
turnaround of emergency apparatus.Additional space shall be provided along all sides of the turnaround lane
and entrance to allow for property maneuvering.The location and design of all landscaping,rocks,plants,etc.,
within three feet of the turnaround lane and entrance,is subject to the review and approval of the Fire Marshal.
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.The applicant may install directional and wayfinding signage as needed for the safe and efficient navigation of the
site,provided it meets the height,size,and location standards in Section 20-1255(2)of the City Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
Staff Report
Findings of Fact Approval)
Application for Development Review
Environmental Resource Specialist Memo
Engineering Memo
MCWD Memo
Fire Comments
Parking Clarification
Affidavit of Mailing
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
PC DATE: June 18, 2019
CC DATE: July 8, 2019
REVIEW DEADLINE: July 16, 2019
CASE #: 2019-05
BY: MYW, GB, DN, JS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for the
construction of a new 10,500 square foot dining hall in the old dining hall’s location.
LOCATION: 3300 Tanadoona Drive (PID: 250083200; 250092600)
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Magney Architecture (Tammy Magney, AIA) Camp Fire Minnesota (Marnie Wells, CEO)
540 Lake Street 4829 Minnetonka Blvd, Unit 202
Excelsior, MN 55331 St. Louis Park, MN 55416
612) 701-7117 (612) 284-6816
tmagney@mchsi.com marniew@campfiremn.com
PROPOSED MOTION:
The Chanhassen City Council approves Planning Commission recommends approval of the site
plan for a 10,500 square-foot dining hall, kitchen, and program area building subject to the
conditions of approval and adoptsion the Planning Commission of the findings of fact and
recommendation.”
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PRESENT ZONING: RR-Rural Residential District
2030 LAND USE PLAN: Public Semi Public
ACREAGE: 104.08 acres DENSITY: 0.0023 F.A.R.
LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING:
The city’s discretion in approving or denying a Site Plan is limited to whether or not the
proposed project complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets these standards, the
city must then approve the site plan. This is a quasi-judicial decision.
Notice of this public hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 500 feet.
PROPOSAL/SUMMARY
Master Plan
Camp Fire Minnesota is in the process of conducting a multi-year and multi-phased renovation,
update, and expansion of the facilities at Camp Tanadoona in accordance with the camp’s master
plan. Phase 1 was completed in 2014 and it involved building a new Day Camp Village and
overnight cabins, multiple gathering areas, an archery range and garden, and the Tree House
outdoor living classroom.
They are now ready to commence Phase 2 of these updates, which involves removing the
existing dining hall and replacing it with a new 10,500 square foot dining hall. In addition to the
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new building, Phase 2 will connect the dining hall to City sewer and water, add staff and visitor
parking, and revise the existing access road and internal site circulation.
Phase 2
The new building will have a 200 person seating capacity and provide the camp with a flexible
indoor space to meet current demands and help grow the camp as a year-round destination.
The applicant has sent out mailers to the surrounding properties and invited them to take a tour
of the camp and meet onsite to learn about the proposed project.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Chapter 20, Article II, Division 6, Site Plan Review
Chapter 20, Article VII, Shoreland Management District
Chapter 20, Article XI, “RR” Rural Residential District
BACKGROUND
1924: Camp Tanadoona begins operations.
2012: Camp Tanadoona developed a master plan to preserve the site, better meet the need for
summer camp, expand programs and facilities for year-round use, and help the camp be a better
neighbor and community asset.
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2014: Completed Phase 1 of the master plan (new Day Camp Village and overnight cabins,
multiple gathering areas, an archery range and garden, and the Tree House outdoor living
classroom)
2018: Camp Tanadoona met with City Staff to discuss what would be required to initiate Phase 2 of
the master plan (new dining hall, connection to city sewer and water, revised parking and site
circulation).
May 22, 2019: Camp Tanadoona presented their master plan and vision for the camp during the
City Council work session. They also discussed their proposed timeline and goal of having the new
dining area completed by next spring.
SITE CONDTIONS
The property is split between a western 62.14-acre parcel (PID 250083200) and a 41.94-acre
eastern parcel (PID 250092600). Both parcels are zoned Rural Residential District (RR) and the
western parcel is partially located within the shoreland overlay district. The RR district requires a
minimum lot size of 2.5 acres, front and rear setbacks of 50 feet, side yard setbacks of 10 feet,
and limit properties to 20 percent lot coverage. The shoreland overlay district also requires a
150-foot lake setback for non-residential structures without water-oriented needs. There are also
several wetlands present on the property and portions of the western parcel are located within a
floodplain.
The site is primarily bordered by low-density residential districts with Planned Unit
Development-Residential districts to the north and east, and Rural Residential and Single Family
Residential districts to the south. Westwood Community Church, which is zoned Office
Institution District is also located south of the Camp.
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Wetland Protection
No activities associated with the proposed project will be conducted near any of the wetland on
the site. There is no anticipated impact on or alteration to the wetlands.
Shoreland Overlay
The dining hall and some of the proposed parking and impervious surface is located within the
shoreland overlay district; however, the proposed lot coverage is significantly below what is
permitted and the structure is approximately 750 feet from the lake. None of the proposed
activities are outside the scope of what is permitted within the shoreland overlay district.
Floodplain Overlay
Portions of the site are located within the 100-year and 500 year flood zones; however, the
proposed structure is over 700 from the nearest flood zone and, as such, does not trigger any of
the provisions in the City’s floodplain ordinance.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a 10,500 square foot dining hall. The main
level building footprint is 5,135 square feet with an additional 5,365 square feet of space on the
lower level.
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ARCHITECTURAL ASSESSMENT*
Note: Since the property is zoned Rural Residential, it is exempted from the City’s formal
design standards; however, an informal design review is provided below.
Size Portion Placement
The main entrance is located on the north elevation and is accented by a canopy. Secondary
access is provided by walk out level doors on the south and east elevations, as well as two other
main level entrances on the north elevation. The configuration of the main entrance and
placement of secondary access would meet the location and designation standards of the City
Code.
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The proposed building is approximately 92 feet wide and 72 feet deep at its greatest extent. The
applicant has made extensive use of façade modulation as well as variation in building’s
rooflines to provide architectural differentiation. The result of these techniques is that the
buildings elevations are visually broken into smaller increments. Even though the dining hall is a
single story structure, the applicant is proposing to utilize skirt board, south and east elevations,
and a rear deck, south elevation, to create a visual break between the main level and walkout
level. The overall effect is to create visually appealing building that meets the intent of the City
design ordinance.
Material, Color and Detail
The applicant is proposing to use tongue and groove siding painted in natural browns along with
large glass windows on the north and south elevations for the building’s main level. Trim board
and small amounts of prefinished metal are proposed as accent materials. As discussed above,
the elevations are articulated by the use of techniques including façade modulation and variation
in the building’s rooflines are utilized to provide architectural differentiation. The presence of
and spacing of windows and doors along the north, south, and east elevations provides additional
articulation.
The lower level walkout level is a combination of siding, windows, and unfinished concrete.
Typically, unfished concrete is not permitted; however, the ordinances does allow for its use in
areas with limited public view. As the proposed concrete is located on the lower level in the rear
of a structure which is located in the middle of a 104-acre campground, staff believes that the
proposed use of unfinished concrete in this instance meets the intent limited public view criteria.
The overall use of material, color and detail serves to create an attractive building that is
appropriate to the site’s natural context that meets the intent of the City’s design ordinance.
Height and Roof Design
The building height is 17 feet 2 inches as measured from the top of the highest grade to the
average height of the roof. The absolute highest point of the building is the chimney at 23 feet 8
inches. This is significantly below the 35 feet permitted by ordinance.
The roof is of pitched design and no rooftop mechanical equipment is present that would
necessitate screening.
Facade Transparency
The applicant is proposing large windows along the north and south elevations, which extend up
into two of the three gables and across the main floor dining area. The proposed widows meet the
intent of the design ordinance’s glazing criteria.
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Site Furnishings
The applicant is proposing north
and south circular patios, the
northern one being located near a
freestanding fireplace, and the
southern one having a campfire
ring and tiered semi-circle of
benches. A mulch-walking path
with timber steps is also proposed
to facilitate pedestrian traffic
between the north and south
elevations. The applicant is also
proposing a deck along the south
side of the building.
Loading Areas, Refuse Area, etc.
The dumpsters and loading area along the east façade will be screened through the use of a
boulder retaining wall. The location of the building and size of the site mean that there is no
potential of these areas being viewed from the public right-of-way.
Lighting
No light poles or parking area lighting is proposed. Exterior lighting will be confined to wall
mounted light fixtures near building entrances. All exterior lighting shall be shielded and have 90
degree cut-off angles pursuant to city code.
Signage
The applicant is proposing building signage along the north elevation. No details have been
provided for the proposed sign and any sign would need to comply with the City’s sign
ordinance. If the sign is a nameplate or integral sign not exceeding two square feet no permit
would be required; however, any other type of wall sign would require a sign permit.
The City’s sign code permits up to four direction signs without permits; however, it allows the
City Council to authorize additional directional signs in cases where they are necessary for safe
and efficient navigation of the site. Given the unique nature and size of Camp Tanadoona, staff
recommends that the City Council permit the installation of directional signs as needed, so long
as they comply with the size and location requirements listed in the City’s sign code.
Landscaping
The applicant is rebuilding within a wooded area and is proposing to preserve trees in
conjunction with the development of the site. To do so successfully, the applicant will need to
provide tree protection fencing around all trees shown to be preserved within and at the edge of
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grading limits. The fencing shall be located at the dripline or furthest point possible from the
trunk of the tree. All protection fencing shall remain in place until construction is complete.
The applicant has provided satisfactory foundation plantings around the building and is adding
over a dozen trees for reforestation.
Access, Lot Frontage and Parking Location
The camp access is along Tanadoona Dr. and the plan proposes to continue to utilize the existing
driveway connection to the street. An internal network of gravel roads and drives facilitates
travel within the site, and a twenty-foot fire lane provides for emergency vehicle access to the
dining hall. Some parking improvements are proposed along the access drive to the new dining
facility but the majority of the event parking is contained within a grassy area north of the access.
The staff parking along the gravel access drive is indicated to have a stall depth of 20-feet. This
depth meets the minimum requirements within the City Code but it is recommended the client
consider a 2-foot deeper stall to facilitate parking of longer vehicles and passenger trucks. The
concern being that because the area is gravel, vehicles may inadvertently protrude into the drive
lane, impacting the flow of traffic. A 2-foot minimal buffer between the ends of the parked
vehicles and the drive lane would assist with the natural flow of traffic and increase safety.
Furthermore, people unloading camping necessities from the back of their vehicles would have
additional space. It is assumed that no striping will be provided in the proposed parking stalls
along the access drive due to the gravel surfacing. The Fire Marshall should comment on the
proposed widths of the access lane to facilitate emergency vehicle access and set-up.
The Fire Department has expressed concern that some of the proposed landscaping may interfere
with the turn movements of emergency apparatus. They have noted that the turnaround lane is 12
in width and that additional room will be required on each side as well as the entrance to allow
for property maneuvering.
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The Fire Department is also requiring that the gravel roadway be designed to support up 75,000
pounds and that “No parking Fire Lane” signs and yellow curb paint, in areas where curbs are
present, will be needed on both sides of all roads under 26 feet in width. Parking will need to be
confined to designated parking spaces.
Miscellaneous
The building is required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems. Building plans must be
prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of Minnesota. 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, 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. Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when
complete building plans are submitted. 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. 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.
UTILITIES
The plan proposes to serve the dining hall from in-place public utilities under Tanadoona Drive.
Currently, drinking water is provided to the site by an existing private well. The plan proposes
to connect the site to city water. The site currently utilizes a connection to the city’s sanitary
sewer system that is approximately 100-feet west of the existing access to Tanadoona Dr.
The plan proposes to extend sanitary sewer west from the manhole north of the existing
connection to city sanitary sewer. An 8-inch PVC main is proposed to connect to the dining hall.
The connection to the existing manhole on the site shall be core-drilled and booted in order to
facilitate a watertight connection. An existing forcemain pumps sanitary sewage to the existing
manhole. The plan proposes to eliminate this connection and re-route the forcemain to a new
manhole further to the west. The connection at the existing manhole shall be abandoned by a
water-tight means.
The plan proposes a connection to the city water system near the existing sewer connection. The
plan proposes to connect to an existing 6-inch DIP hydrant lead and extend an 8-inch PVC
watermain into the site to serve the dining hall and future construction. The plan also proposes
an alternate connection to the city water system to provide a looped system and an alternative
source if there is a need for maintenance to the piping system. It is assumed the alternate
connection will be bid as a separate item and the owner will determine if the work fits into the
project budget. Engineering recommends the designer re-consider the main water connection
design. There will likely be an increase in head-loss in regards to water flow and pressure for the
service to the site by leaving in a 6-inch connection to the city watermain and then increasing to
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8-inch pipe to service the site. The 6-inch pipe connection is approximately 15’ long and the
headloss amount would be expected to be small but it should be recognized and calculated. The
site is within the City’s high water pressure zone which may allow the design to be reasonable.
The 6-inch gate valve should be examined for corrosion and stainless steel bolts when excavated.
If mild steel bolts are found it is recommended the bolts on the existing valve and fittings be
replaced. The existing 6-inch connection to the watermain is DIP. It is recommended an anode
bag and pipe clamp be added to this ductile iron pipe stub if it is left in place. C900 pipe is
required per City standards for all hydrant leads and all bends shall be epoxy coated in order to
resist corrosion. Appropriate traffic control will be required for any work within the public right-
of-way.
GRADING, DRAINAGE, AND EROSION CONTROL
The applicant is proposing to grade the site with a rural section design. The access drive is
proposed to be a graveled surface in order to access the camp and the dining hall facility. Curb
and gutter is not designed to assist in the control of drainage off of the internal roadways.
Drainage across the proposed site generally follows a north-to-south pattern with water flowing
across the site and towards Tanadoona Dr.
The applicant is proposing a short retaining wall that is approximately 25-foot long near the
dining hall. While the top of wall and bottom of wall elevations provided are less than 4’, the
bottom wall elevation may be indicated at-grade rather than the true bottom of the wall. Bottom
wall elevations of the entire wall section, or below grade, shall be provided. If the wall exceeds
4’ in total height, the wall shall be designed by a registered engineer, and plans shall be
submitted for review.
The proposed development will exceed one (1) acre of disturbance and will, therefore, be subject
to the General Permit Authorization to Discharge Stormwater Associated with Construction
Activity Under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination/State Disposal System (NPDES
Construction Permit). All erosion control shall be installed and inspected prior to initiation of
site grading activities.
The plans include a proposed Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
The proposed redevelopment will need to be permitted by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD).
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Article VII, Chapter 19 of City Code describes the required storm water management
development standards for site plans. The proposed project is reducing the area of impervious
surface by 359 S.F. and therefore peak discharge rates from the site will not increase and a
hydrologic analysis is not required.
Planning Commission
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June 18, 2019
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The project triggers the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) erosion control and
stormwater management rules. The applicant will need to incorporate a best management
practice (BMP) to meet MCWD requirements. MCWD staff are recommending the applicant
install an above ground bioretention basin such as a rain garden. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to work with MCWD to obtain all necessary permits.
Compliance Table Code Project
Building Height 3 stories 1 story
35 feet 17.167 feet (to average roof height)
Building Setback N* - 50' E* - 10' N* - 650'+ E* - 1600'+
W# - 150' S - 50' W# - 700'+ S - 175’+
Wetlands are present to the north and east, but will not be impacted by the proposed project.
Shoreland setback for nonresidential uses without water-oriented needs is double the normal 75
foot ordinary high water level setback.
Parking Stalls* 25 stalls (+166 event spaces) 25 stalls (+166 event spaces)
Note: Camp Tanadoona represents a unique use within the City of Chanhassen and does not
nearly fit into any of the City’s parking categories. Section 20-1124.1.g allows the City to
establish parking requirements for uses not list listed in the code based on the characteristics of
the use and available information on parking demand for the use. Camp Tanadoona has provided
the City was a breakdown of how campers arrive and typical staffing levels for the camp
included as an attachment). Given the Camp’s long history within the community, lack of any
historic parking issues, and capacity to add overflow parking areas staff is comfortable with the
proposed amount of parking.
Hard Surface Coverage 20% NA%*
Lot Area 108,900 sq. ft. (2.5 ac.) 4,533,724 sq. ft. (104.08 ac.)
The site’s pre-existing lot cover is well below the 20 percent maximum, and the proposed
project reduces this lot cover by .009 percent.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission and Planning Commission recommend he
City Council approve the site plan for 10,500 square-foot dining hall, kitchen, and program area
building dated May 17, 2019 subject to the following conditions:
Building
Planning Commission
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June 18, 2019
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1. The building is required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
2. Demolition permits must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the
site.
3. Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State
of Minnesota.
4. 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,
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.
5. Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans
are submitted.
6. 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.
7. 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. 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.
2. Salvage existing topsoil and indicate all proposed stockpile location(s) on the plan.
3. Connection to the existing sanitary sewer manhole will require a core drill and
installation of a boot to facilitate a water-tight connection.
4. 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.
5. A preconstruction meeting with Public Works and Engineering shall be scheduled by the
contractor prior to the connection of any public utilities.
6. 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.
7. Watermain fittings shall be epoxy coated.
8. Hydrant lead pipe shall be C900 PVC.
9. The Contractor shall examine the existing 6-inch gate valve identified to remain. If mild
steel bolts are in-place on the valve or as part of the fittings the bolts shall be changed out
with stainless steel or Cor-Blue bolts.
10. 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, MCWD, Board of Water and Soil Resources, MPCA,
etc.).
Environmental Resources
Planning Commission
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June 18, 2019
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1. All tree proposed for preservation shall be protected with tree preservation fencing
installed at the dripline or furthest point possible away from the trunk. Fencing shall
remain in place until construction is completed.
2. A walk through of the tree preservation fencing prior to start of construction is required.
Fire
1. Full Fire Alarm and Full Sprinkler system required in the new structure.
2. Hydrant locations are acceptable.
3. No parking Fire Lane signs and yellow curb paint will be needed on both sides of all
roads under 26 feet in width. Yellow curb paint is required on both sides of all roads
under 26 feet in width where curbs are present.
4. Parking shall be limited to designated parking spaces.
5. Provide information showing that the gravel roadway can support up to 75,000 pounds.
6. All landscaping, rocks, planters, etc. will need to be kept back away from the roadway to
allow for proper turnaround of emergency apparatus. Additional space shall be provided
along all sides of the turnaround lane and entrance to allow for property maneuvering.
The location and design of all landscaping, rocks, plants etc, within 3 feet of the
turnaround lane and entrance is subject to the review and approval of the Fire
Marshal.
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. The applicant may install directional and wayfinding signage as need for the safe and
efficient navigation of the site, provided it meets the height, size, and location standards
in section 20-1255(2) of the City Code.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Application for Development Review
2. Findings of Fact and Recommendation
3. Public Hearing Notice and Mailing List
4. ERS Memo
5. ENG Memo
6. MCWD Memo
7. Fire Comments
8. Parking Clarification
Planning Commission
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g:\plan\2019 planning cases\19-05 camp tanadoona site plan\staff report_camp tanadoona_pc.docx
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND RECOMMENDATION
IN RE:
Application of Magney Architecture on behalf of Camp Fire Minnesota for Site Plan approval
for a 10,500 square foot dining hall.
On June 10, 2019,the Chanhassen Planning Commission met at its regularly scheduled meeting
to consider the application of Magney Architecture on behalf of Camp Fire Minnesota for site
plan approval. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed
development preceded by published and mailed notice. The Planning Commission heard
testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak and now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned Rural Residential Distract(RR),
2. The property is guided in the Land Use Plan for Public Semi Public.
3. The legal description of the property is:
ALL THAT PART OF GOVT LOT 9 IN SEC 8, AND ALSO ALL PART OF SW 1/4
NW 1/4 OF SEC 9; ALL LYING NLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED: COMM AT
THE SE CORN SW1/4 NW 1/4 OF SEC 9' TH N69*W 1585.7'; TH N86*W 1210' TO THE
SHORE OF LAKE MINNEWASHTA.
And
ALL THAT PART OF SW1/4 NE1/4 AND SE1/4 NW 1/4 LYING WLY OF THE
CENTERLINE OF STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 41,AS NOW LAID OUT (FORMERLY
TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 12) EXC THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT
PART OF SW 1/4 NE1/4: COMM AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION
4. Site Plan Review:
a. Is consistent with the elements and objectives of the city's development guides, including
the comprehensive plan, official road mapping, and other plans that may be adopted;
Finding: The proposed development is in compliance with the elements and objectives
of the city's development guides and facilities the continued use of the property in
accordance with its Public Semi Public designation.
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b. Is consistent with site plan division;
Finding: The proposed development complies with the Site Plan review requirements of
the Chanhassen City Code.
c. Preserves the site in its natural state to the extent practicable by minimizing tree and soil
removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general appearance of the
neighboring developed or developing areas;
Finding: The applicant is rebuilding within a wooded/natural area and has proposed a
plan with minimal impact to the surrounding environment. The applicant is adding over a
dozen trees for reforestation within the site and is proposing to reduce the existing
impervious cover.
d. Creates a harmonious relationship of building and open space with natural site features
and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the development;
Finding: The proposed building is part of a comprehensive master plan and is well suited
to site's overall development plan. The building's design and architecture is well suited
to the natural environment that surroundings it.
e. Creates a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with special
attention to the following:
1) An internal sense of order for the buildings and use on the site and provision of a
desirable environment for occupants, visitors and general community;
2) The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
3) Materials,textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of the design
concept and the compatibility of the same with adjacent and neighboring structures
and uses; and
4) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and parking
in terms of location and number of access points to the public streets,width of
interior drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian
and vehicular traffic and arrangement and amount of parking.
Finding: The proposed building is part of a comprehensive master plan and is well
suited to site's overall development plan. The building's design and architecture is
well suited to the natural environment that surroundings it. The proposed interior
circulation, subject to compliance with the conditions of approval, will provide for
the safe and efficient circulation of vehicles and pedestrians within the site.
f. Protects adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for surface
water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air and those
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aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have
substantial effects on neighboring land uses.
Finding: The proposed development protects adjacent and neighboring properties
through reasonable provision for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers,
preservation of views, light and air and traffic circulation.
5. The planning report#2019-05, dated June 10, 2019 prepared MacKenzie Young-Walters, et
al, is incorporated herein.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Site Plan for
Camp Tanadoona subject to the recommended conditions of approval contained within the staff
report.
ADOPTED by the Chanhassen Planning Commission this
10th
day of June 2019.
CHANH• SEN PLANNING CO ISSION
BY: . Aid/
St-ve Weick, Chairm.,
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTM ENT
Planning Division - 7700 Market Boulevard
Mailing Address - P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Pho e: (952) 227-1300 / Fax: (95?) 227-1110 *
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LOPMENT REVIEW
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Sign Plan Review. .................... $150
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Administrative .................... $100[
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Plus $10 per 1,000 square feet of building area:
Create 3 lots or less ........................................$3OO
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lots)
Ll Metes & Bounds (2 lots)..................................$300nConsolidateLots..............................................$1 SO!
Lot Line Adjusrnent.........................................$150EFinalPlat........ ....................$700
lncludes $450 escrow for attomey costs)'*
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though the development conuaci.
Vacation of Easements/Right-ol-way (VAC)........ $300
Additbnal recoding b€s may apply)
Variance (VAR).... .................. $200
Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP)
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lnclude number oflgg employees:
n Residential Disficts:......................------- SSOO N.gfE: When multiple applicttions aro processed concunontlv,
plus g5 per dwelling unit f ,nii;i ---- th' appropriate fee shall be charged fo' each application.
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Section 2: Required lnformation
3300 Tanadoona Drive, Excelsior, MN55331PropertyAddressorLocation
Parcet #: 250093200 at
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Rural Residential District (RR)Rural Residential District (RR)
Public/Semi-Public
Total Acreage:
Present Zoning
Existing Use of Property:
Requested Land Use Design
1;on.
Public/Semi-Public
MAY 17 20ts
Descriotion of proDosal: Demolition of exsiting Dining Hall, construction of new Dining hall in exsiting location.
Connection to city water and sewer, developemnt of access road and drop off.
Requested Zoning:
Present Land Use Designation:
Camp
lCheck box 'rf separate narative is attached.
Sectigl 3: Properly Qwner a nd Applicant lnlormation
APPLICANT OTHER THAN PROPERTY_OWNER: In signing lhis application, l, as applicant, represent to haveobtainedauthorizationfromthepropertyownertofilethisapplicalion. I agree to be bound by condi0ons oi approval, subdt ontytotherighttoobiectatthehearingsontheapplicationorduinglheappealperiod. lf ihis application has not Gen-iigneooylhepropertyowner, I have attached separate docunentation of full legal ;apacity to file ihe applicalion. rtrisippficationshouldbeprocessedinmynameandl.am_lhe party whom th€ city should cont;ct regarding'any matter pertiinlng totnisapplication. I will keep myself informed of the deadlines lor submission of material and the ;roq;ess of this aooticatron.
Ifurtherunderstandthatadditionalfeesmaybechargedforconsultingfees, feasibility stuote!. eic. wnn a"
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prio, toanyauthorizationtoproceedwlththesludy. I certify that the informrtion and exhibiG submitted are true "
na-*i""t.
Tammy Magney, AIA Magney Architecture Tammy Magney
540 Lake Slreet
Contact
Phone:(612t 7 01-7117
Excelsior MN 55331 (6't2) 7 01 -7 117City/State/Zip
Email:
Cell:
Fax:
Date
tmagney@mchsi.com
Signature 5/16/19
PROPERTY OWNER: ln ning this application, l, as property owner, hava full legal capacity to, and hereby do,
authorize the [iling of this application. I understand that condilions ol approvala re binding and agree to be bound b ythoseconditions, subject only to the right to object at the hearings or duri ng the appeal periods. I witl keep myselt intorm edofthedeadlinesforsubmissionofmaterialandtheprogressofthisa
be charged for consultiog fees, feasibility studies, etc. wilh an estim
plication. I further understand that additional fees may
ate prior to any authorization to proceed with the
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study I certify that the informatiofl and exhibits submitted are true
Camp Fire Minnesota
and conect
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Email:
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PROJECT ENGINEER (if applicable)
Name: Carlson Mccain Engineers
Address
Email
Contact Marnie Wells, CEO
Phone: (612) 284-6816
612) 242-0141Cell:
Fax:
Date
This application must be completed in full and must b€ accompanied by all lnformation and plans reauired bv
applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application. refer to the appropriate Application Cn""iti.t
and confer wilh the Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and applicabte procedural
requirements and fees
A determ inatjon of completeness of the application shall be made wilhin 1 5 business days of application submittal. Awrittennoticeofapplicationdeficienciesshallbemailedlotheapplicantwithin15businessdaysoIappficeitn.
Contact
Phone:
Joe Radach, PE
15650 36th Ave N,
Plymouth, MN 55,146
jradach@carlsonmccain.com
763) 489-7912
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Seclion 4: Notification lnformation
Who should receiye copies of staff reports?
E Property Owner Via: E Email
iOther Contact lnformation
Name:
Applicant Via: ElEmaitEngineerVia: EEmaitOther' Via: E Email
I tvaited Paper Copy
L_l Mailed Paper Copy
LJ Mailed Paper Copy
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Address
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
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copy to the city for processing
Complete all necessary form fiolds, lh€n select : \ , : =: i ,,! to save a copy to your
to cily along with required documents and payment. S.Bu:ilp,u-tose;dadigtal
SAVE FORM PRINT FORM SUBMIT FORM
City/State/zip
Email:
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Address.
4829 Minnetonka Blvd Unit 202
Signature:
City/State/Zip:
5t't6120
Cell:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MacKenzie Walters, Planner II
FROM: Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
DATE: June 18, 2019
SUBJ: Camp Tanadoona dining hall, Landscaping and Tree Preservation
The applicant is rebuilding within a wooded area and is proposing to preserve trees in
conjunction with the development of the site. To do so successfully, the applicant will need to
provide tree protection fencing around all trees shown to be preserved within and at the edge of
grading limits. The fencing shall be located at the dripline or furthest point possible from the
trunk of the tree. All protection fencing shall remain in place until construction is complete.
The applicant has provided satisfactory foundation plantings around the building and is adding
over a dozen trees for reforestation.
Recommendations:
1. All tree proposed for preservation shall be protected with tree preservation fencing
installed at the dripline or furthest point possible away from the trunk. Fencing shall
remain in place until construction is completed.
2. A walk through of the tree preservation fencing prior to start of construction is required.
Memorandum
To: MacKenzie Young-Walters, Associate Planner
From: George Bender, PE, Assistant City Engineer
CC: Jason Wedel, PE, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Erik Henricksen, Project Engineer
Renae Clark, Water Resources Coordinator
Kevin Crooks, Utility Superintendent
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
Don Nutter, Fire Marshall
Date: 6/7/2019
Re: Camp Fire Site Plan Review – City Planning Case No. 2019-05
ACCESS
The camp access is along Tanadoona Dr and the plan proposes to continue to utilize the existing
driveway connection to the street. Some parking improvements are proposed along the access
drive to the new dining facility but the majority of the event parking is contained within a grassy
area north of the access. The staff parking along the access drive is indicated to have a stall
depth of 20-feet. This depth meets the minimum requirements within the City Code but it is
recommended the client consider a 2-foot deeper stall to facilitate parking of longer vehicles and
passenger trucks. The concern being that if vehicles protrude into or are close enough to impact
the flow of traffic through the drive lane. A minimal buffer between the ends of the parked
vehicles and the drive lane would assist with the natural flow of traffic and increase safety.
People unloading camping necessities from the back of their vehicles would have additional
space. It is assumed that no striping will be provided in the proposed parking stalls along the
access drive due to the gravel surfacing. The Fire Marshall should comment on the proposed
widths of the access lane to facilitate emergency vehicle access and set-up.
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
The applicant is proposing to grade the site with a rural section design. The access drive is
proposed to be a graveled surface in order to access the camp and the dining hall facility. Curb
and gutter is not designed to assist in the control of drainage off of the internal roadways.
Drainage across the proposed site generally follows a north-to-south pattern with water flowing
across the site and towards Tanadoona Dr.
The applicant is proposing a short retaining wall that is approximately 25-foot long near the
dining hall. While the top of wall and bottom of wall elevations provided are less than 4’, the
bottom wall elevation may be indicated at-grade rather than the true bottom of the wall. Bottom
wall elevations of the entire wall section, or below grade, shall be provided. If the wall exceeds
4’ in total height, the wall shall be designed by a registered engineer, and plans shall be
submitted for review.
EROSION CONTROL
The proposed development will exceed one (1) acre of disturbance and will, therefore, be subject
to the General Permit Authorization to Discharge Stormwater Associated with Construction
Activity Under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination/State Disposal System (NPDES
Construction Permit). All erosion control shall be installed and inspected prior to initiation of
site grading activities.
The plans include a proposed Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
The proposed redevelopment will need to be permitted by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District (MCWD).
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Article VII, Chapter 19 of City Code describes the required storm water management
development standards for site plans. The proposed project is reducing the area of impervious
surface by 359 S.F. and therefore peak discharge rates from the site will not increase and a
hydrologic analysis is not required.
UTILITIES
The plan proposed to serve the dining hall from in-place public utilities under Tanadoona Drive.
Currently, drinking water is provided to the site by an existing private well. The plans propose
to connect the site to city water. The site is currently utilizes a connection to the city’s sanitary
sewer system that is approximately 100-feet west of the existing access to Tanadoona Dr.
The plan proposes to extend sanitary sewer west from the manhole north of the existing
connection to city sanitary sewer. An 8-inch PVC main is proposed to connect to the dining hall.
The connection to the existing manhole on the site shall be core-drilled and booted in order to
facilitate a watertight connection. An existing forcemain pumps sanitary sewage to the existing
manhole. The plans propose to eliminate this connection and re-route the forcemain to a new
manhole further to the west. The connection at the existing manhole shall be abandoned by a
water-tight means.
The plan proposed a connection to the city water system near the existing sewer connection. The
plan proposes to connect to an existing 6-inch DIP hydrant lead and extend an 8-inch PVC
watermain into the site to serve the dining hall and future construction. The plan also proposed
an alternate connection to the city water system to provide a looped system and an alternative
source if there is a need for maintenance to the piping system. It is assumed the alternate
connection will be bid as a separate item and the owner will determine if the work fits into the
project budget. Engineering recommends the designer re-consider the main water connection
design. There will likely be an increase in head-loss in regards to water flow and pressure for the
service to the site by leaving in a 6-inch connection to the city watermain and then increasing to
8-inch pipe to service the site. The 6-inch pipe connection is approximately 15’ long and the
headloss amount would be expected to be small but it should be recognized and calculated. The
site is within the City’s high water pressure zone which may allow the design to be reasonable.
The 6-inch gate valve should be examined for corrosion and stainless steel bolts when excavated.
If mild steel bolts are found it is recommended the bolts on the existing valve and fittings be
replaced. The existing 6-inch connection to the watermain is DIP. It is recommended an anode
bag and pipe clamp be added to this ductile iron pipe stub if it is left in place. C900 pipe is
required per City standards for all hydrant leads and all bends shall be epoxy coated in order to
resist corrosion. Appropriate traffic control will be required for any work within the public right-
of-way.
Engineering
1. 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.
2. Salvage existing topsoil and indicate all proposed stockpile location(s) on the plan.
3. Connection to the existing sanitary sewer manhole will require a core drill and
installation of a boot to facilitate a water-tight connection.
4. 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.
5. A preconstruction meeting with Public Works and Engineering shall be scheduled by the
contractor prior to the connection of any public utilities.
6. 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.
7. Watermain fittings shall be epoxy coated.
8. Hydrant lead pipe shall be C900 PVC.
9. Require Contractor to example the existing 6-inch gate valve identified to remain. If
mild steel bolts are in-place on the valve or as part of the fittings the bolts shall be
changed out with stainless steel or Cor-Blue bolts.
10. 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, MCWD, Board of Water and Soil Resources, MPCA,
etc.).
June 6th, 2019
MacKenzie Walters
Community Development Department
City of Chanhassen
RE: Agency Review Request, Land Development Proposal: 3300 Tanadoona Drive
This project triggers MCWD’s erosion control and stormwater management rules.
o This project is occurring on a site greater than 5 acres with a less than 40% site
disturbance and a 0-9% reduction in impervious surface. Within our stormwater
management rules, this category of site is required to incorporate BMPs into their design.
The initial site plan for the dining hall rebuild reduces impervious surface by 0.09% and contends
that this reduction constitutes as ‘better site design’ and therefore their BMP and that they are
exempt from incorporating additional BMPs. This interpretation stems from a portion of our rules
which states “BMPs addressing the potential water resource impacts associated with the proposed
activity must be incorporated to limit creation of impervious surface, maintain or enhance on-site
infiltration and peak flow control and limit pollutant generation on and discharge from the site.
BMPs may include site design, structural and non-structural practices.” [Section 3(d) of our
Stormwater Management Rules]
MCWD maintains that they need to incorporate a BMP into their site and that ‘better site design’
is not able to constitute the BMP. Section 3(d) does have site design and non-structural BMPs
listen in order to align with the definitions in the MN stormwater manual, however, Staff require
that a structural BMP be incorporated into the plans to fulfill the intent of the rule.
It is Staff’s interpretation of the Stormwater Management Rule that a better site resulting in 10%
of a reduction in impervious surface would constitute as a non-structural BMP and would be
exempt from Stormwater Management rule requirements. If a site with a reduction in impervious
surface falls into the 0-9% range, they are required to incorporate a structural BMP. Site design
that reduces impervious by this amount cannot count as the BMP because it’s the 0-9% reduction
range that sets the parameter for requiring the BMP.
They are not required to incorporate a BMP that has a specific treatment scope or capture amount.
MCWD staff recommend that they incorporate an above ground bioretention basin such as a rain
garden. This could also provide an important educational opportunity for campers to learn about a
tangible and specific aspect of environmental stewardship beyond the usual “reduce, reuse,
recycle” and facilitate discussions on the purpose of stormwater capture as well as native
vegetation and habitat for pollinators.
The following notes from my review of the Camp Tanadoona submittal:
Full Fire Alarm and Full Sprinkler system required in the new structure.
Hydrant locations are acceptable.
No parking Fire Lane signs and yellow curb paint will be needed on both sides of all roads under
26 feet in width, which looks to be all roads on the plan. Parking only in designated parking
spaces.
The gravel roadway will need to support up to 75,000 lbs for fire apparatus. Information will
need to be provided to show this road structure will be sufficient.
All landscaping, rocks, planters, etc will need to be kept back away from the roadway to allow
for proper turnaround of emergency apparatus. The turn around lane is 12 feet in width, will
need more room on each side as well as the entrance to allow for proper maneuvering.
Don Nutter
Fire Marshal
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
PH. 952.227.1151
MB. 612.268.8515
FX. 952.227.1190
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Hi MacKenzie,
Please see below, I hope this is helpful and not too much information.
1) Staff levels summer/winter
Summer staff – 15-20 total , daily staff (3-4 cars) – Most staff are choosing to live on site whether they work
day camp or overnight camp. There are just a few commuters.
Parking for overnight staff is in the maintenance area which holds 15 cars, or along the curved drive which
holds 17 cars
Directors house, 2 adults, 2 cars - parking holds 3-4 cars if needed for overflow
Fall Winter Spring - 5-10 Staff including director and maintenance staff who parks at the directors house and
maintenance building. The Rest will park in curved parking along the new drive
2) How campers/groups typically arrive
Day camp 120 - 130 campers daily
Day campers arrive daily by parent drop off/pick up loop, they arrive between the hours of 7:15 (early drop)
regular drop off 7:45 to 8:30AM
Day camp drop off holds 18 cars for quick drop off and pick up, staff escort kids to and from cars and keep
drop off line moving. Lines rarely form.
Overnight camp 100 - 110 get dropped off on Sunday night and picked up Friday night.
Drop off - Parents are directed to park in the open field and escort their kids to their cabins.
Pick up - Parents use the drop off/Pick up loop
3) How event parking works –
Weekly end of the week celebration
Parent parking needs to be for approximately 200 - 225 cars they all fit in the open field area, the drop off
loop and, visitor area and the inside drop of island
Staff stays parked along the curved drive and in the maintenance area
Fall and winter activities generally are for 25 - 150 students who arrive by bus and are dropped off at the
loop. 2 - 6 Visiting parent chaperones will park in visitor area or ride the buses
Staff will park along the curved drive
Weddings in the fall will be maximum 200 guests with up to 100 cars. They will first fill the drop off parking
18), visitor parking( 7), curved road parking(17) then the field (200+)
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
ss.
COUNTY OF CARVER )
I, Kim T. Meuwissen, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes that she is and was on
June 6, 2019, the duly qualified and acting Deputy Clerk of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota;
that on said date she caused to be mailed a copy of the attached notice of Public Hearing for
Site Plan Review for Demolition and Reconstruction of then Dining Hall at Camp
Tanadoona, Planning Case 2019-05 to the persons named on attached Exhibit "A", by
enclosing a copy of said notice in an envelope addressed to such owner, and depositing the
envelopes addressed to all such owners in the United States mail with postage fully prepaid
thereon; that the names and addresses of such owners were those appearing as such by the
records of the County Treasurer, Carver County, Minnesota, and by other appropriate records.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this jjj!'day of :J,lf1f , 2019.
Notary Public
Date & Time:
Location:
Proposal:
Applicant/
Prooerty Owner:
Property
Location:
What Happens
at the Meeting:
Questions &
Comments:
Notice of Public Hearing
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. This hearing may not start until
later in the evenin_g, depending on the order of the agenda.
City Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd.
To consider a Site Plan Review for demolition of the existing
dining hall and reconstruction of a new 10,500 sq. ft. dining
hall in the existing location and connect to city water and
sewer, development of an access road and drop off. Zoned
Rural Residential District (RR).
Magney Architecture I Camp Fire Minnesota
3300 Tanadoona Drive, Excelsior
A location map Is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood
about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the
public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4.Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the J>roject.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2019-05. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact MacKenzie
Young-Walters by email at mwalters@.ci.chanhassen.mn.us or
by phone at 952-227-1132. If you choose to submit written
comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the department in
advance of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the
Commission. The staff report for this item will be available
online on the project web site listed above the Thursday
prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
NEWI Sign up to receive email and/or text notifications when meeting agendas,
packets, minutes and videos are uploaded to the city's website. Go to
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/notlfyme to sign up!
City Review Procedure:
Subdivisions, Plamed Unit Developments, Sile Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Wetland Alterations, Rezonings,
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the Planning Commission. City
ordinances require all property within 500 feel of the subject site to be notified of the application in writing. Any interested party is
invited to attend the meeting.
Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation. These reports are
available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of the report and a recommendation.
The item will be opened for the public to speak about the proposal as a part of the hearing process. The Commission will close the
public hearing and discuss the item and make a recommendation lo the City Council. The City Council may reverse, affirm or modify
wholly or partly the Planning Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple majority
vote of the City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to commercial/industrial.
Minnesota Slate Statute 519.99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant waives this standard.
Some applications due to their complexity may take several months to complete Any person wishing to follow an item through the
process should check with the Planning Department regarding its status and scheduling for the City Council meeting,
A neighborhood spokesperson/representative is encouraged to provide a contact for the city. Often developers are encouraged to
meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Slaff is also available lo review the project with any interested person(s).
Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and any correspondence
regarding lhe application will be included in the report to the City Council. ff you wish to have something to be included in the report,
please contact the PlanninQ Staff person named on the notification.
Date & Time:
Location:
Proposal:
Applicant/
Property Owner:
Property
Location:
What Happens
at the Meeting:
Questions &
Comments:
Notice of Public Hearing
Chanhassen Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. This hearing may not start until
later in the evenina, deoendina on the order of the aaenda.
Citv Hall Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd.
To consider a Site Plan Review for demolition of the existing
dining hall and reconstruction of a new 10,500 sq. ft. dining
hall in the existing location and connect to city water and
sewer, development of an access road and drop off. Zoned
Rural Residential District (RR).
Magney Architecture I Camp Fire Minnesota
3300 Tanadoona Drive, Excelsior
A location map is on the reverse side of this notice.
The purpose of this public hearing is to inform you about the
applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood
about this project. During the meeting, the Chair will lead the
public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project.
2. The applicant will present plans on the project.
3. Comments are received from the public.
4. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses
the oroiect.
If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please visit
the City's projects web page at:
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/2019-05. If you wish to talk to
someone about this project, please contact MacKenzie
Young-Walters by email at mwalters@.ci.chanhassen.mn.us or
by phone at 952-227-1132. If you choose to submit written
comments, it is helpful to have one copy to the department in
advance of the meeting. Staff will provide copies to the
Commission. TJle staff report for this item will be available
online on the project web site listed above the Thursday
orior to the Plannina Commission meetina.
NEW! Sign up to receive email and/or text notifications when meeting agendas,
packets, minutes and videos are uploaded to the city's website. Go to
www.ci.chanhassen.rnn.us/notifvme to sian up!
City Review Procedure:
Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Site Plan Reviews, Conditional and Interim Uses, Wetland Alterations, Rezonings,
Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Code Amendments require a public hearing before the Planning Commission. City
ordinances require all property within 500 feel of the subject site lo be notified of the application in writing. Any interested party is
invited lo allend the meeting.
Staff prepares a report on the subject application that includes all pertinent information and a recommendation. These reports are
available by request. At the Planning Commission meeting, staff will give a verbal overview of the report and a recommendation.
The item will be opened for the public lo speak about the proposal as a part of the hearing process. The Commission will close the
public hearing and discuss the item and make a recommendation lo the City Council The City Council may reverse, affirm or modify
wholly or partly the Planning Commission's recommendation. Rezonings, land use and code amendments take a simple majority
vole of the City Council except rezonings and land use amendments from residential to commercial/industrial.
Minnesota State Statute 519 99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant waives this standard.
Some applications due to their complexity may take several months lo complete. Any person wishing lo follow an item through the
process should check with the Planning Department regarding its status and scheduling for the City Council meeting.
A neighborhood spokesperson/representative is encouraged lo provide a contact for the city. Often developers are encouraged to
meet with the neighborhood regarding their proposal. Staff is also available to review the project with any interested person(s).
Because the Planning Commission holds the public hearing, the City Council does not. Minutes are taken and any oorrespondence
regarding the application will be included in the report to the City Council. ff you wish to have something to be included in the report,
please contact the Plannina Staff aerson named on the notification.
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