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PC Minutes 10-5-21CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 2021 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman von Oven called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Skistad, Eric Noyes, Mark von Oven, Erik Johnson, Doug Reeder, and Kelsey Alto. MEMBERS ABSENT: Steven Weick. STAFF PRESENT: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Erik Henricksen, Project Engineer. PUBLIC PRESENT: Edgar Crespo 7205 Hazeltine Boulevard Robert Billiet Mid MN Septic Services Mark Nordland Level 7 Development Vice Chair von Oven reviewed guidelines for conducting Planning Commission meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SEPTIC SYSTEM VARIANCE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7205 HAZELTINE BOULEVARD Community Development Director Aanenson gave a presentation, noting the property is zoned residential, is a non-conforming lot, and has a septic system 10 feet from the property line and 20 feet from the dwelling. There are disturbed soils on the site and the septic system is failing. The proposed project is to install a Type IV septic system utilizing a pre-treatment; the justification for the variance is that the existing septic system is failing, the topography limits the viable locations, the required setback limits the viable locations, and the disturbed soils location affects where it can be placed. Staff recommends approval of the variance. Commissioner Reeder asked if there is access to City services. Ms. Aanenson replied no, there is no ability to connect to City services. Commissioner Skistad asked what the lot size requirement is for a well and septic within the city. Ms. Aanenson replied typically they are 2.5 acres, although there are some smaller lots that have well and septic. Commissioner Skistad asked if they know when sewer and water will be available in this area. Planning Commission Minutes – October 5, 2021 2 Ms. Aanenson does not know when it would extend down the corridor. Vice Chair von Oven opened the public hearing. Vice Chair von Oven closed the public hearing. Commissioner Johnson moved, Commissioner Reeder seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends that the Chanhassen Board of Appeals and Adjustments approves the variance request to utilize a Type IV septic system, subject to the conditions of approval and adopts the Findings of Facts and Decision. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR AVIENDA TOWNHOMES Community Development Director Aanenson gave a presentation and stated this is the first phase of the Avienda project. The intention is to create 39 lots and six outlots, with density of 3-6 units/acre. This is part of the PUD so it is governed by those architectural standards. As part of the PUD, the City looked at densities and Ms. Aanenson said it is always the City’s intention to create a transition between the existing single-family homes and this development. Therefore, the plans has been to have detached townhomes. Ms. Aanenson showed the landscaping plan, including a transition buffer of 90+ trees, as well as the architectural design. Project Engineer, Erik Henricksen, shared about grading, drainage, private/public streets, and public utilities within the proposed development. The developer has been mass grading the site to prepare it for build-out. Mr. Henricksen noted there was a neighborhood meeting the previous day. The Applicant is proposing two private streets and the extension of one public street (Mills Drive); these generally meet the standards set forth in City ordinance for street design and would meet the 7-ton design. Staff is recommending that the intersections of public and private streets are installed with a concrete apron and valley gutter to give a better visual cue to drivers that it is a private street. ADA curb ramps will be required at all intersections. Mr. Henricksen spoke about sewer and water, noting water will be looped and tied into existing utilities and previously approved utilities which are being extended. All sanitary sewer and water mains will be publicly owned and maintained. Ms. Aanenson noted there is close proximity to two parks for these townhomes, and there is walkability and open space within the development. Commissioner Reeder asked to see the road access into the townhomes. Mr. Henricksen replied in order to get to these townhomes, Avienda Parkway and Bluff Creek Boulevard are proposed to be the access points. The goal is to have the roads ready before someone can move in.