Approval Letter ♦ T Y 0
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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N H A S Chanhassen is a Community for Life-Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
November 9, 2021
David& Sharon Gatto
9631 Foxford Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Re: Interim Use Permit 2021-24
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gatto:
This letter is to confirm that on November 8, 2021, the Chanhassen City Council approved the
Interim Use Permit for grading in excess of 1,000 cubic yards for the construction of a berm on
the property, subject to the following conditions:
Building
1. Any proposed grading shall not negatively impact or allow water to drain towards
existing septic system or a secondary septic sites on the property.
2. Existing septic site and secondary septic site are to be marked and protected to ensure soil
treatment areas do not get compacted from construction activity.
Engineering
1. The applicant shall provide an existing conditions survey, or update the Grading&
Erosion Control Plans, dated 3/9/2021, prepared by James R. Hill, Inc.,to include
surveyed existing topography, for review and approval prior to issuance of the Interim
Use Permit.
2. The applicant shall update the Grading& Erosion Control Plans to include the following
notes:
a. Prior to commencement of any grading activities, contact the City's Water Resources
Department, Ryan Pinkalla at 952-227-1173,to schedule an initial erosion control
inspection.
b. All temporary erosion control BMPs must be removed after final stabilization has
occurred and prior to release of any securities. This includes, but is not limited to, the
temporary construction entrance and all its appurtenances.
c. Any construction of retaining walls over 4 feet in height require a City permit and
shall be designed by a registered professional engineer.
d. Permitted hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday with no work permitted on Sunday or public
holidays.
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David& Sharon Gatto
November 9, 2021
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e. Vehicular traffic on Foxford Road must be free flowing and unobstructed at all times
during construction activities.
f. Staging or impacts to Carver County right-of-way requires County approval.
3. All erosion control reviewed and approved in conjunction with Condition 1 shall be
installed prior to the initiation of any site grading. Inspection and approval by the City of
the installed erosion control measures must be had prior to commencement of grading
operations. Erosion control measures require a double row of silt fence up-gradient from
the wetland.
4. The applicant shall supply a cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount of$5,718.75
prior to grading operations.
5. The Interim Use Permit shall be approved for a period of one(1) year from the date of
City Council approval. The applicant will need to request a formal extension 60 days
prior to the expiration date of the Interim Use Permit.
6. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies,
as necessary, i.e. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, Carver County,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,
Army Corps of Engineers, etc. and comply with their conditions of approval.
Prior to beginning grading operations, please submit the required revisions of the plan as well as
the restoration plan for staff review. Erosion control must be installed prior to beginning grading
operations. Please contact Ryan Pinkalla at (952) 227-1173 or rpinkalla@ci.chanhassen.mn.us to
inspect the erosion control; the City will then issue you authorization to proceed. The project
shall be completed and the Interim Use Permit shall expire on November 7, 2022.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Erik Henricksen at
(952) 227-1165 or ehenricksen@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Respectfully
Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
ec: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director
Erik Henricksen, Project Engineer
Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager
Charlie Howley, City Engineering/Public Works Director
Ryan Pinkalla, Water Resources Technician
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
Eric Tessman, Building Official
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