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N H A S Chanhassen is a Community for Life-Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
August 10,2021
Mr. Tim Erhart
Black Cherry Development, LLC
9611 Meadowlark Lane
Chanhassen,MN 55317
Re: Erhart Farm, Planning Case 2021-12
Dear Mr. Erhart: ' r '
This letter is to notify you that on August 9,2021,the Chanhassen City Council approved:
The ordinance rezoning the development from Agricultural Estate District(A2)to Single-Family Residential
District(RSF)(Blocks 1 and 2);
Preliminary plat with variances for street width,front yard setback(Lot 1, Block 1),wetland setback(Lot 1,
Block 1) and street frontages(Lots 3 through 9, Block 1)subject to the following conditions:
Building
1. A building permit must be obtained before beginning any construction.
2. Building plans must provide sufficient information to verify that proposed building meets all
requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code, additional comments or requirements may be
required after plan review.
3. 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.
4. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before building
permits will be issued.
5. Each lot must be provided with a separate sewer and water service.
Fire
1. Confirming this will connect to Eagle Ridge Road to the north.
2. Fire hydrant locations and distancing look to be appropriate.No landscaping(trees, shrubs, plants)to
be done within three feet in all directions around each hydrant.
3. Roads 20-26 feet wide will need to have No Parking Fire Lane signs on both sides of the road.
4. Roads 26-32 feet will be No Parking on one side of the road.
5. Elevation drops and grading for roads will need to meet Fire Access road maximum of 10%.
6. No combustible construction(wood)can begin until fire apparatus access roads are approved
(temporary is ok)and hydrants are installed and active/usable. Foundation work is acceptable.
7. May not block emergency access or fire hydrants during construction at any time.
Engineering
1. Easements identified within the platted area must be vacated before the City Council considers final
plat approval.
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Mr. Tim Erhart
Erhard Farm
August 10, 2021
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2. The developer will be required to obtain any necessary right-of-way easements for the extension of
W. 96th Street from abutting properties.
3. The driveway to the existing residence proposed to remain(Lot 5, Block 2)must be surfaced with
bituminous,concrete or other hard surface material.
4. The developer and their design team must work with staff to update the public street layout and
design, including sidewalk and trail locations.
5. Public street sections stubbed-out for future extension must wholly be encumbered by public right-of-
way and updated on the final plat.
6. The developer must work with staff to improve the public stormwater facility's access route.
7. All wetland spoils associated with Interim Use Permit#2021-03 must be removed from areas where
public improvements are proposed. A geotechnical engineering firm shall be on-site during grading
operations to ensure the City's Standard Specifications and Detail Plates are adhered to along with
any Minnesota Building Code requirements.
8. Grading plans must be updated to indicate the location of soil borings.
9. The developer's engineer shall ensure that the maximum driveway grades shown on the plan are
calculated such that a 10-foot landing is provided where the driveway connects to the street and a 5-
to 10-foot landing is provided at the garage.
10. The future grading and conceptual build-out on Outlot E must be provided due to concerns regarding
drainage associated with Lots 1,2, 3 and 4, Block 2.
11. Drain tile services are required for Lots 1, 2,3 and 4, Block 2 as these lots are proposed to drain from
the back of the lot towards the street.
12. Any wells located on the property to be developed must be properly abandoned.
13. The developer must work with staff in the final construction plans and details of the proposed lift
station along with its location.
14. A geotechnical engineer's recommendation on proper back fill and compaction for the force main
extended through the abandoned lift station location must be provided.
Environmental Resources
1. The developer shall conduct a walk-through of the grading limits on site prior to removals with City
staff to inspect for opportunities for additional tree preservation.
2. Tree preservation fencing shall be installed around existing trees to be saved prior to any construction
activities and remain installed until completion.
3. All trees shall be planted outside of the street right-of-way.
4. The applicant shall increase tree planting in the development to meet minimum requirements of 273
trees and submit a landscape plan prior to final plat showing 273 trees to be planted.
5. Northern Pin Oak shall be replaced with white, bur, or red oak species in the plant schedule.
6. The applicant shall eliminate any grading within the dripline of tree#217.
Planning
1. The developer shall comply with the requirements of Carver County regarding access and right-of-
way to County highways.
2. When this parcel is platted, it shall be removed from the rural service district in the City of
Chanhassen.
Water Resources
1. The applicant shall clarify if the 5-foot pervious nature trail is proposed to impact any parts of
Wetland 3 near Lot 5, Block 1.
Mr. Tim Erhart
Erhard Farm
August 10, 2021
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2. The applicant shall submit information regarding re-seeding any areas where grading is proposed
within the wetland buffer, specifically in Lots 1 through 3, Block 1 and Lots 11 and 12, Block 2.
3. The applicant shall clarify if the proposed stormwater filtration basin is to be used as treatment for
only the current proposed subdivision or if it is to be used for future additions on the parcel.
4. The applicant shall provide a copy of the approved RPBCWD permit before any construction can
start.
5. The applicant shall enter into an Operations&Maintenance Plan for any proposed privately-owned
stormwater facilities.
6. A Wetland Alteration Permit may be necessary if the proposed wetland impacts are not deemed
exempt according to Sec.20-417 of the City Code.
Final plat documents must be submitted to the city 35 days prior to the City Council meeting in which you
wish to have your final plat approved. Conditions of the preliminary plat approval must be addressed for final
plat approval. Enclosed is the list of items required for submittal for final plat approval.
The rezoning of the residential lots shall not be official until approval of the final plat and execution of the
project development contract.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at(952)227-1131 or by email at
bgenerous@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
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Robert Generous,AICP
Senior Planner
Enclosure
ec: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Erik Henricksen,Project Engineer
Laurie Hokkanen,City Manager
Jerry Ruegemer, Parks&Recreation Director
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
Eric Tessman, Building Official
Matt Unmacht,Water Resources Coordinator
Mark Rausch, Alliant Engineering
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ITEMS REQUIRED FOR FINAL PLAT CONSIDERATION
The following items are required to be submitted a minimum of 35 days prior to
City Council meeting and payment of a $250.00 final plat review fee:
1. Submit three (3) sets of full size, 50 scale construction plans and
specifications for staff review and redline.
• Utility plans shall show both plan view and profiles of all utilities
(sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer lines). The plan view must
show all drainage and utility easements.
• Grading and drainage plans shall show dwelling type and elevations,
wetlands and wetland buffer areas, stormwater pond NWL and HWL,
EOF and catch basin and storm manhole numbers.
• The construction plans and specifications shall be in accordance to the
City's latest edition of Standard Specifications & Detail Plates.
• The plans shall include traffic signage and street light placement.
2. Drainage calculations for water quantity and quality ponding with maps
showing drainage areas for pre-and post-development conditions and
contributing areas to catch basins.
3. Hydraulic calculations and drainage map for the storm sewer design.
4. Tree Preservation Easements (if applicable).
5. Trail Easements (if applicable).
6. Engineer's Cost Estimate of Improvements:
a. Sanitary sewer system.
b. Water system.
c. Storm sewer drainage system including cleaning and
maintenance.
d. Streets, sidewalk and trails.
e. Erosion control.
f. Site restoration (seeding, sodding, etc.).
g. Site grading
h. Street lights & signs
i. Engineering, surveying & inspection
j. Landscaping
7. Five (5) sets (folded) of final plat, one (1) set of reductions (8%2" x 11"), and
a digital copy in .tif format.
8. Digital copy of the legal description of the property in a .doc format.
9. Lot tabulations.
Failure to provide any of the above items by the required deadline will
result in delaying consideration of final plat before the City Council.
Updated 11-29-06
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