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July 15, 2020
Mr. Bahram Akradi
Level 7 Development
4600 Kings Point Road
Minnetrista, MN 55331
Re: Avienda- Planning Case #2017-10
Dear Mr. Akradi:
This letter is to confirm that on July 13, 2020, the Chanhassen City Council adopted the following
motion:
The City Council recommends approval of Planning Case#2017-10 to rezone 118+/-acres of
property zoned A-2, Agricultural Estate District,to Regional Commercial—PUD Subdivision,
contingent upon final plat approval,as shown in plans from Landform dated April 14, 2017 and
June 12,2017, and adoption of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation".
PUD
The City Council approved the rezoning of 118+/- acres, from Agricultural Estate District, A-2, to
PUD Regional Commercial including"Exhibit A - Avienda Design Standards".
SUBDIVISION
The City Council approved the Subdivision Preliminary Plat creating 19 lots, 3 outlots and
dedication of public right-of-way, plans prepared by Landform dated May 1, 2020, subject to the
following conditions:
Engineering
1. If subsequent phases require retaining walls they shall be privately owned and maintained.
2. As large, landscaped boulevards are proposed, the applicant shall add a note to the typical
sections to identify a corridor for installation of private utilities such as power,
communication, gas, etc.
3. The applicant shall show the road profiles and a horizontal alignment table in the plan set
for all public roads prior to final plat.
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Mr. Bahram Akradi
Avienda Planning Case 2017-10
July 13, 2020
Page 2 of 6
4. The public roads constructed with this development are: Bluff Creek Boulevard, Avienda
Parkway, Sunset Trail and Mills Drive. All other roads and drives constructed with this
development will be privately owned and maintained.
5. The applicant proposes an Ultimate Plan for the Bluff Creek intersection with Powers
Boulevard that includes two-lane entry into the roundabout. The city requires this Ultimate
Plan be constructed at this time, but the roadway can be striped for one-lane only.
6. Staff recommends the applicant add traffic calming measures to Avienda Parkway near the
residential areas of development. Specifically, the applicant shall incorporate pedestrian-
friendly crossing features to the intersection at Mills Drive and Avienda Parkway.
7. Trails and pedestrian walks not located within public right-of-way shall be privately owned
and maintained.
8. ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps shall be constructed at all intersections and median
refuges per the MnDOT standard details.
9. Sanitary and water main structures shall not be located within landscaped medians or
roundabouts. Final review of the location of sanitary sewer mains and water mains, and
their appurtenances, will be conducted prior to final plat and/or permitting.
10. All sanitary and water mains constructed within the right-of-way shall be publically owned
and maintained.
11. Private sanitary and water mains shall inspected and constructed to meet the city's
requirements for public utilities.
12. The developer will be required to complete the water main loop along Lyman Boulevard.
13. Permanent stormwater management controls and the associated permits are required in
accordance with all underlying jurisdictional authorities, including but not limited to the
Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, prior to construction activities.
14. The applicant must provide a figure clearly identifying the areas to be irrigated with areas
quantified, which is not included in the current plans.
15. The portion of the development with single-family housing must pay a water and sanitary
service partial hook-up fee at a rate in place at the time of replat. The remaining hook-up
fees would be paid with the building permits.
16. The developer shall work with the Building Department to determine the city SAC and
WAC fees for commercial and multi-family buildings. The hook-up fees for commercial
and multi-family buildings are due with the building permit at the rate in place at that time.
Mr. Bahram Akradi
Avienda Planning Case 2017-10
July 13, 2020
Page 3 of 6
17. The developer shall adhere to all conditions and comments associated with the Carver
County's review memos (dated May 9, 2018 and May 21, 2020), including to escrow any
required funds for the installation or improvement of traffic signals as required by Carver
County.
18. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that permits are received from all other agencies
with jurisdiction over the project (i.e. Army Corps of Engineers, DNR, MnDOT, Carver
County, RPBC Watershed District, Board of Water and Soil Resources, PCA, etc.).
19. A drainage and utility easement shall be placed over any outlots.
20. The developer shall dedicate the Conservation Easement containing the Bluff Creek Primary
Zone to the city.
Landscaping
1. Parking lot islands shall be linear areas incorporating planting area and stormwater
management.
2. If the applicant chooses to install the minimum requirement sizes of parking lot landscaping
islands, then silva cells, engineered soil or other accommodations must be used.
3. No more than 20% of the total trees should be from any one genus and no more than 10%
should be from any one species.
4. A reuse watering system should be considered to irrigate all plantings within the site.
5. Drought tolerant plants shall be incorporate into the overall landscape plan.
6. Proposed landscaping plant materials shall be selected based on site conditions.
7. At a minimum, overall tree cover should be at least 20-25% or higher in commercial areas
and a minimum of 30-35% or higher in residential areas.
8. Any landscaping located within the ROW shall be covered by an Encroachment and
Maintenance Agreement.
Park and Trail
1. Incorporate meaningful park-like places, including the provision of appropriate recreation
equipment, site furnishings, and landscaping adjacent to residential components.
2. Preserve the woodlands identified in the Bluff Creek Overlay District. Provide a blanket trail
easement over the entire preserve area to accommodate the installation of natural surface public
trails.
Mr. Bahram Akradi
Avienda Planning Case 2017-10
July 13, 2020
Page 4 of 6
3. Provide an attractive public trail connection from the north entering the Bluff Creek Overlay
District.
4. Incorporate traffic calming into all pedestrian crossing locations.
5. Full park dedication fees shall be collected per city ordinance in lieu of requiring parkland
dedication.
Building Official Comments
1. The buildings are required to have automatic fire extinguishing systems.
2. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
permits can be issued.
3. Retaining walls over 4 feet high require a building permit and must be designed by a professional
engineer.
4. Building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
5. Building plans (when submitted) 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 (Exterior walls, Bearing
walls - exterior or interior, Shaft, Incidental Use), Occupant Load, Exits Required(Common
Path, Travel distance), Minimum Plumbing Fixture Count.
6. Detailed occupancy-related requirements will be addressed when complete building plans are
submitted.
7. 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.
8. Every building, containing any plumbing fixtures and/or receptors, must have its own
independent connection with a public or private sewer, except that a group of buildings may be
connected to one or more manholes which are constructed on the premises and connected to a
public or private sewer. (MSPC 713.0)
9. The developer must submit a list of proposed street names for review and approval prior to final
plat of the property.
Mr. Bahram Akradi
Avienda Planning Case 2017-10
July 13, 2020
Page S of 6
Fire Department Comments
At the time of site plan review, the design for the private street, adjacent to the preservation area that
accesses the Senior Housing and Townhouses, needs to accommodate for emergency apparatus.
Conditional Use Permit
The Conditional Use Permit was already approved and will be reaffirmed with the revised
preliminary plat with City Council approvals.
The City Council approved the Conditional Use Permit to encroach into the Primary Zone and
required buffer for the construction of Bluff Creek Boulevard subject to conditions in the staff
report:
1. The developer shall dedicate the Conservation Easement containing the Bluff Creek Primary
Zone to the city.
2. The developer shall provide the city with a management plan for the area and submit to the city
for review.
3. Monuments indicating the Bluff Creek Overlay District shall be placed at every other
property corner and at an angle of deflection greater than seven percent, but in no case shall
they be greater than 150 feet apart.
4. The developer shall not encroach into the Bluff Creek Primary Zone.
5. The developer shall comply with the with the 40-foot Primary Zone setback and preserve or
create a 20-foot buffer from the Primary Zone.
6. The buffer will be required to have a vegetation management plan and soil amendments.
Wetland Alteration Permit
The Wetland Alteration Permit was already approved and will be reaffirmed with the revised
preliminary plat with City Council approvals.
The Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that City Council approve the Wetland
Alteration Permit to 4.4659 acres of permanent wetland impacts subject to the following conditions:
The applicant needs to supply the needed additional information to the city. The additional
information is needed to determine if the project meets the WCA requirements.
A Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) meeting is needed to review the application.
Mr. Bahram Akradi
Avienda Planning Case 2017-10
July 13, 2020
Page 6 of 6
If the application is deemed to meet the avoidance and minimization criteria of the WCA, a
mitigation plan that adequately replaces wetland functions and values is needed.
City staff has reviewed mitigation options. City staff recommends the applicant provide
wetland mitigation via the purchase of wetland bank credits, at a ratio of 2:1, in accordance
with WCA requirements. This condition has been met.
The applicant shall contribute $300,000 to the city for water quality improvement projects
within the watershed.
If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
c:Eric Padgent, Director of Real Estate, Life Time
Kendra Lindahl, AICP, Landform Professional Services
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