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CITY OF ClIANITASSEN H Chanhassen is a Community for Life- Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
February 22, 2022
Greg Dattilo
12248 Sussex Street
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Re: Approval Letter—3703 South Cedar Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331
Request for Variances, Planning Case No. 2021-25
Dear Mr. Dattilo:
This letter is to confirm that on February 15, 2022, the Chanhassen Planning Commission, acting
as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments, approved 34.2-foot shoreland setback, 3-foot east and
west side yard setback, 1.3-foot front yard setback, and 19 percent lot cover variances to
construct a new home, subject to the following conditions:
1. Demolition permits must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the site.
2. Building plans must provide sufficient information to verify that the proposed building
meets all requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code; additional comments or
requirements may be required after plan review.
3. A building permit must be obtained before beginning any construction.
4. 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.
5. The applicant shall supply updated construction plans that utilize to the maximum extent
possible pervious paver systems in accordance with Sec. 20-921 of City Ordinances.
Areas such as the driveway, sidewalk, and patios must be considered in the design of
these systems, and the use of impervious surfaces in these areas must be approved by the
City.
6. A 400-square foot permanent native vegetated buffer using species native to the ecotype
with permanent buffer monuments shall be installed. The buffer configuration shall
substantially align with what is shown in the survey dated December 23, 2022. A French
drain shall be installed to convey drainage from the east roof to the western section of the
buffer. The buffer and rain garden must be designed and installed by an experienced
shoreline restoration specialist. Design plans must be approved by the Water Resources
Engineer.
7. An updated survey showing the location of the French drain, final configuration of the
buffer and rain garden, and the location of any proposed pervious pavers must be
submitted to the City as part of the building permit application.
PH 952.227.1100 • www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us • FX 952.227.1110
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD • PO BOX 147 •CHANHASSEN • MINNESOTA 55317
3703 South Cedar Drive Variance
February 22, 2022
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8. The installation of any improvements on the site shall meet all applicable jurisdictional
requirements, including but not limited to the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and all applicable permits shall
be obtained prior to any site improvements.
9. Total lot cover shall not exceed 2,600 square feet.
10. The principle structure's eaves may encroach up to 2.5 feet into the required front, side,
and shoreland setbacks.
11. The applicant shall plant two overstory shade trees, minimum size 2.5"diameter. One of
the trees is required in the front yard.
12. Tree protection fencing shall be installed around existing trees to be preserved prior to
demolition and maintained throughout construction.
Please be aware that approval of a variance is not approval to begin demolition,
construction, or grading activities and that permits are required before engaging in any of
the aforementioned. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
me (952)227-1132 or mwalters@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
MacKenzie Young-Walters, AICP
Associate Planner
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