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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 7, 2006
Acting Chairman McDonald called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jerry McDonald, Kurt Papke, Deborah Zorn, Dan Keefe, Debbie
Larson and Mark Undestad
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Uli Sacchet
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner; and
Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Janet & Jerry Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
PUBLIC HEARING:
MINNETONKA MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST: REQUEST FOR AN INTERIM USE
PERMIT TO PERMIT OVER 1,000 CUBIC YARDS OF GRADING ON PROPERTY
ZONED OFFICE & INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 6421 HAZELTINE
BOULEVARD (HIGHWAY 41), PLANNING CASE NO. 06-03.
Public Present:
Name Address
Dennis Clark 6651 Hazeltine Blvd.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Papke asked about safety
measures around the pond. Commissioner Zorn asked for clarification on timing of construction.
Mike Murphy with Larson Engineering spoke on behalf of the applicant. Commissioner Keefe
asked the applicant to explain their process for removing fill. Chairman McDonald opened the
public hearing. Dennis Clark, 6641 Hazeltine Boulevard provided historical background of the
erosion problem and expressed concern with tree loss, size of the pond, and timing of the
construction. Chairman McDonald closed the public hearing. Commissioner Keefe asked staff
to explain how much input the city has regarding restoration of erosion damage on adjacent
properties. After commission discussion the following motion was made.
Keefe moved, Zorn seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
Interim Use Permit #06-03 to permit the grading of approximately 3,400 cubic yards for a
infiltration basin and drainage swales, plans prepared by Larson Engineering of Minnesota,
dated December 19, 2005 subject to the following conditions:
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1.The applicant shall provide the City with a cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount of
$5,600.00 to guarantee erosion control measures and site restoration and compliance with the
interim use permit.
2.Verify the existing 24-inch culvert has sufficient capacity before replacing the private drive
entrance.
3.The applicant must provide a proposed haul route for review and approval.
4.If fill is coming from and/or going to another site in Chanhassen, a separate grading permit
will be required for the other property.
5.All disturbed areas as a result of construction are required to be reseeded and mulched within
two weeks of site grading.
6.An erosion control blanket must be installed on all sides around the infiltration basin. All
disturbed areas as a result of construction are required to be sodded or reseeded and mulched
within two weeks of site grading.
7.Submit a full size drainage area map.
8.Add City Detail Plates Nos. 3101, 3102, 3103, 5300, 5301 and 5302.
9.Show rock construction entrance per Detail Plate No. 5301. The applicant shall construct
and maintain a rock construction access to the site. Access to the site shall be restricted to
this access point only.
10.The applicant shall obtain and comply with all permit requirements of the Watershed District
and MnDOT.
11.Revise the existing storm sewer flow direction in all plans to match.
12.The applicant shall supply the City with a mylar as-built survey prepared by a professional
engineer upon completion of filling and/or excavation to verify the grading plan has been
performed in compliance with the proposed plan.
13.A plumbing permit must be obtained before installing the storm sewer piping.
14.The applicant shall provide a cross section for the filtration area showing the elevation of the
draintile and the trenches, as well as a cross section of the trench and details of the material
used. The draintile trenches shall be lined with drainage fabric (4% to 6% open space) and
filled with pea rock at a depth of at least 18 inches and 3 feet wide. The bottom of the entire
filtration basin shall be backfilled with a mixture of 50% coarse clean sand, 25% compost, 25%
loamy topsoil for a minimum depth of 6 inches (from approximately 1034.5 to 1035.0). The
rest of the area shall be top-dressed with native topsoil. CB-1 shall be revised to be an open
beehive inlet at an approximate elevation of 1037 for handling large storm event runoff if the
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calculations for rate control work out to avoid overwhelming the filtration area and having long
periods (greater than 72 hours) of ponding.
15.Erosion control blanket/turf reinforcement mat (MnDOT Category 5) shall be used for
restoration of the exposed slope from the emergency overflow to the ditch along Highway 41
within 7 days of final grade. The blanket shall be specified and a detail provided. Erosion
control blanket shall be installed on any exposed soils south of the private drive within 24 hours
of final grade.
16.A seed mix for shaded, wooded areas shall be specified in the plan, along with the proposed rate
of application. A seed mix for the filtration area and slopes shall also be specified.
17.The rip rap at the flared-end section at the south end of the 24-inch pipe south of the private
drive shall be replaced.
18.Runoff from the storm sewer system from the school shall be controlled during construction.
The water shall be conveyed through a non-erosive means to the Highway 41 ditch through the
job site.
19.Erosion control blanket category 2 or 3 shall be installed within the filtration area within 24
hours of connecting the 18-inch PVC to the basin. The blanket shall be applied following a
seeding. Remaining exposed soils on site shall be mulched and seeded or sodded within 14
days of final grade.
20.The silt fence used shall be a City of Chanhassen type 1 silt fence; monofilament silt fence with
metal T-posts, 6 foot maximum spacing and 3 plastic zip ties in the top 8 inches of the fabric.
The silt fence specified for the filtration area shall be labeled as “Installed after drain tile
installation.”
21.A rock construction exit pad shall be installed from the bituminous edge 40 to 50 feet long into
the job site.
22.Street sweeping shall be completed within 24 hours should soil be tracked upon paved surfaces.
23.Catch basin inlet control shall be provided for the catch basins adjacent to the school building if
tracking of soil becomes a problem on the paved surfaces.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PINEHURST REPLAT:REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 28 ACRES WITH VARIANCES ON
PROPERTY ZONED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) DISTRICT; AND THE
VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED AT PINEHURST
DRIVE AND GALPIN BOULEVARD. APPLICANT: LENNAR CORPORATION
(LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION, INC.) – PLANNING CASE NO. 06-07.
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Public Present:
Name Address
Troy Bader 2244 Lake Lucy Road
Matt Goldstein Lundgren Bros. Construction
Nathan Franzen Plowshares Development
Robert Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Papke asked staff to
explain why or why not the recommendations on page 3 of the staff report under grading and
drainage not to relocate the storm sewer pipe in Lot 22 and to not relocate the storm sewer line
through Lot 4, Block 2, why neither of those recommendations turn into conditions in the staff
report. Commissioner Zorn asked for clarification of the drainage and utility easement
vacations. Commissioner Larson asked for clarification on page 7, item number 5, if it is typical
to say that the applicant shall create a homeowners association to take responsibility for the
retaining walls across property lines. Matt Goldstein with Lundgren Bros. Construction
presented their request. Commissioner Keefe asked the applicant to elaborate on the type of
homes being proposed. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. Troy Bader, 2244 Lake
Lucy Road expressed concern with drainage onto his property and provided information on
previous problems that have occurred with debris and runoff from this development. He also had
concern with who to contact when problems arise. Janet Paulsen, 7305 Laredo Drive asked for
clarification on the request for private streets. Chairman McDonald closed the public hearing.
After discussion the following motion was made.
Zorn moved, Larson seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the
preliminary plat creating 41 lots with variances for the use of two private streets, plans
prepared by Westwood Engineering Services, Inc., dated revised January 5, 2006, subject to
the following conditions:
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1.Revise the Final Plat to label Outlot C as Outlot A, Pinehurst 2 Addition.
2.A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits will be issued. The soils report must have a lot conversion table identifying
how the test results from the original subdivision correlate to the new lot descriptions.
3.Separate water and sewer services must be provided for each lot.
4.Permits are required for retaining walls. Walls over four feet high must be designed by a
professional engineer.
5.The applicant shall create a Homeowners Association to take responsibility for the retaining
walls that cross property lines and maintain them.
6.The developer must ensure that the soils under all revised building pads meet the required
densities.
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7.The construction plans must be revised to reflect the new lot and block numbers.
8.Wetland buffer widths of 16.5 feet to 20.0 feet shall be maintained around all wetlands on-site.
9.All structures shall maintain a 40-foot setback from wetland buffer edges.
10.Wetland buffer areas shall be preserved, surveyed and staked in accordance with the City’s
wetland ordinance. The applicant shall install wetland buffer edge signs, under the direction of
City staff, before construction begins and shall pay the City $20 per sign.
11.Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All exposed
soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round, according to
the following table of slopes and time frames:
Time
(maximum time an area can remain unvegetated
Type of Slope
when area is not actively being worked)
Steeper than 3:1 7 Days
10:1 to 3:1 14 Days
Flatter than 10:1 21 Days
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, any exposed soil
areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter
system, storm sewer inlet temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other man made systems
that discharge to a surface water.
12.Daily scraping and sweeping of public streets shall be completed any time construction site soil,
mud, silt or rock is tracked or washed onto paved surface or street that would allow tracked
materials or residuals of that material to enter the storm water conveyance system.
13.Construction site access points shall be minimized to controlled access points with rock entrance
and exit pads installed and maintained throughout construction.
14.The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Riley-Purgatory-Bluff-Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (NPDES
Phase II Construction Permit), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for dewatering))
and comply with their conditions of approval.
15.The easement width shall be reduced to approximately 24 feet wide on Lot 22, Block 1, so that
the easement lies only 10-feet east of the storm sewer.”
16. Remove curb stops and install spot liners at Manchester Drive services and the services
between Lots 5 and 6, Block 4.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
DAVE BANGASSER:REQUEST FOR HARD SURFACE COVERAGE AND TWO
FRONT-YARD SETBACK VARIANCES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-
STALL GARAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3633 SOUTH CEDAR – PLANNING
CASE NO. 06-04:
Public Present:
Name Address
Dave & Mary Jo Bangasser 3633 South Cedar
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe asked for
clarification on the depth of the existing and proposed garage. Chairman McDonald asked for
clarification of the graph on page 4 of 10 regarding ordinance requirements related to
combination of the two lots. The applicant Dave Bangasser provided history of the property,
similar variances granted in the neighborhood and outlined their request. Commissioner Papke
asked about possible alternatives for the applicant to comply with the impervious surface
requirement. Commissioner Zorn asked for comparisons of variances approved in the area.
Commissioner Larson asked about the possibility of averaging impervious surface calculations.
Commissioner Undestad asked about the possibility of purchasing additional property for green
area. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. Janet Paulsen, 7305 Laredo Drive
clarified that the two lots are not contiguous, being separated by a street. Chairman McDonald
closed the public hearing. After commission comments the following motion was made.
Papke moved, Zorn seconded that the Planning Commission denies Variance #06-04 for a
19.61 foot front yard setback variance, a 19.8 foot front yard setback variance and a 6.05%
hard surface coverage variance for the construction of a 3 stall garage on a lot zoned single
family residential, RSF, based upon the findings of fact in the staff report and the
following:
1. The applicant could make reasonable use of the property with a two stall garage.
All voted in favor except Commissioners Keefe, Larson and Undestad. It was a tied vote of
3 to 3.
PUBLIC HEARING:
GATEWAY NORTH/GATEWAY PLACE: SUBDIVISION REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE
PROPERTY INTO THREE LOTS AND ONE OUTLOT AND A SITE PLAN REQUEST
WITH VARIANCES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTIFAMILY BUILDING ON
PROPERTY ZONED PUD-MIXED USE AND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 101 AND FUTURE 212, CHANHASSEN GATEWAY
PLACE, LLC., PLANNING CASE 06-05:
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Public Present:
Name Address
Janice Schutter 8691 Chanhassen Hills Drive North
Jacob Wert The Shelard Group
Daren Laberee Westwood Professional Services
Chris Moehrl Westwood Professional Services
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe asked for
clarification and directed staff to look at reviewing the ordinance regarding underground parking.
The applicant, Richard Hennings with Sand Companies spoke to the issues of parking and
product type. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public
hearing was closed. After commission discussion the following motions were made.
Larson moved, Keefe seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
preliminary plat for Planning Case 06-05 for Gateway North as shown on plans received
January 6, 2006, subject to the following conditions:
1.Submit storm sewer design calculations with full-size drainage map for a 10-year, 24-hour
storm event.
2.Work with staff to revise the pond design calculations for the 10- and 100-year storm event.
3.Realign Lot 1, Block 2 full access perpendicular at Highway 101 and Lake Susan Drive
intersection.
4.The applicant is required to coordinate with MnDOT on the full access at Lake Susan Drive
and the storm pond outlet control sewer construction.
5.The applicant is responsible for obtaining and complying with all regularity agency permits:
Watershed District, MPCA, NPDES, MnDOT, Health Department, etc.
6.On the grading plan:
a.Show an emergency over flow.
b.Show stormwater pond easement.
c.Show silt fence Type II around the proposed pond.
d.Extend Type I silt fence to the north along the west side.
e.Show minimum 75-feet construction rock entrance.
f.Add a bench mark.
7.On the utility plan:
a.Show the watermain within the street Right-of-Way as a public utility.
b.Revise the existing sanitary sewer flow direction.
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c.Add a note that any connection to any existing structure must be core drilled.
d.Show all utility sewer pipe type, class, and size.
e.Show all utility manholes rim and invert elevations.
f.Add a gate valve to Lot 1, Block 1.
8.Plan and profile views are required for the entire public utility.
9.To guarantee the installation of the public improvements, the applicant must supply the City
with a financial security in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow and enter into a
development contract.
10.On the plans, show the pedestrian ramps and a sidewalk connection between the south and
north sides of proposed Lake Susan Drive.
11.Temporary easements are required for any off-site grading.
12.The applicant must provide a proposed haul route for review and approval.
13.If fill is coming from and/or going to another site in Chanhassen, a separate grading permit
will be required for the other property.
14.All disturbed areas as a result of construction are required to be reseeded and mulched
within two weeks of site grading.
15.Add City Detail Plates Nos. 1002, 1004, 1005, 1006, 2001, 2101, 2109, 2110, 2201, 2202,
3101, 3102, 3107, 3108, 3109, 5200, 5203, 5206, 5214, 5215, 5217, 5300, and 5301.
16.On the site plan, show the dimensions of the parking stalls and driveway widths.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Larson moved, Keefe seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of site
plan with a variance for the reduction of nine enclosed parking spaces for Planning Case 06-05
for Chanhassen Gateway Place as shown on the plans received January 6, 2006, subject to the
following conditions:
1.The applicant shall replace the Colorado blue spruce specified on the landscape plan with an
alternate evergreen species.
2.One monument sign shall be permitted at the entrance to the development off of Lake Susan
Drive. These signs shall not exceed 24 square feet in sign display area nor be greater than
five feet in height. These signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the property
line.
3.Additional information must be submitted pertaining to the height and materials used for the
privacy fence located east of the tot-lot and picnic area.
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4.Details on the storm sewer connection to proposed Lake Susan Drive and proposed TH 212
should be provided. An emergency overflow for the proposed pond should be illustrated.
The applicant should submit a routing plan for any pond overflows from the site to a public
water body.
5.Drainage and utility easements (minimum 20 feet in width) should be provided over all storm
water infrastructure, including any emergency overflow structures. The storm water pond
should be platted in an outlot.
6.Erosion control blanket shall be installed on all slopes greater than or equal to 3:1. All
exposed soil areas shall have temporary erosion protection or permanent cover year round,
according to the following table of slopes and time frames:
Type of Slope Time (Maximum time an area can remain open
Steeper than 3:1 7 days when the area is not actively being worked.)
10:1 to 3:1 14 days
Flatter than 10:1 21 days
These areas include constructed storm water management pond side slopes, and any exposed
soil areas with a positive slope to a storm water conveyance system, such as a curb and gutter
system, storm sewer inlet, temporary or permanent drainage ditch or other natural or man
made systems that discharge to a surface water.
7.Rock construction entrance shall be installed as illustrated on Chanhassen Detail Plate 5301.
8.Wimco or similar inlet protection shall be installed at all inlets that may receive storm water
from site per Chanhassen Detail Plate 5302A. All inlet protection shall be inspected and
maintained to comply with NPDES requirements.
9.Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as needed.
10.Temporary stabilization of the exposed area shall include a straw or hay cover at a rate of 2
tons per acre, disc anchored into the soil, including the area around the apartment building.
11.To minimize tracking and erosion around the apartment building during construction,
temporary cover of straw or wood chips shall be placed around the building in amounts
sufficient to control rutting.
12.The plans shall be revised to show a concrete washout area, BMPs for containment and
potential stockpile locations.
13.Silt fence (Chanhassen Type 1) shall be installed around the north and east side of the pond
within 24 hours of permanent outlet installation.
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14.The plans shall be revised to show inlet protection for sediment during construction for the
trench drain at the garage and shall include a detail.
15.Submit a detailed lighting and signage plan consistent with the Chanhassen Gateway PUD
Development Design Standards.
16.Building Official conditions:
a.The building must be protected with automatic fire sprinkler systems.
b.The building plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the
State of Minnesota.
c.An accessible route must be provided to the building, parking facilities and public
transportation stops.
d.All parking areas, including parking garage, must be provided with accessible parking
spaces.
e.Accessible dwelling units must be provided in accordance with Minnesota State Building
Code Chapter 1341.
f.The building owner and or their representatives shall meet with the Inspections Division
to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
17.Fire Marshal Conditions:
a.A 10 foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps, trees,
shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, Qwest, cable TV and transformer boxes. This is to ensure
that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by firefighters. Pursuant to
Chanhassen City Ordinance #9-1.
b.Yellow curbing and “no parking fire lane” signs will be required. Contact Chanhassen
Fire Marshal for exact locations of yellow curbing and locations of signs to be installed.
c.Builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention division
policies. Copies enclosed.
c.1 1-1990 regarding fire alarm systems.
c.2 4-1991 regarding notes to be included on all site plans.
c.3 7-1991 regarding pre-fire drawings.
c.4 29-1992 regarding premise identification.
c.5 34-1993 regarding water service installation.
c.6 36-1994 regarding proper water line sizing.
c.7 40-1995 regarding fire protection systems.
c.8 06-1991 regarding fire lane signage.
c.9. 52-2005 regarding commercial plan review submittal criteria.
d.Show on utility plan location of post indicator valve (PIV).
e.The hydrant on the south end of the loop shall be moved approximately 30 feet northeast.
Contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact location and approval.
f.Fire apparatus access roads and water supply for fire protection is required to be installed.
Such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of
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construction except when approved alternate methods of protection are provided.
Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of
new roadways allows passage by vehicles. Pursuant to 2000 Minnesota State Fire Code
Section 501.4
g.Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed
loads of fire apparatus and shall be serviced so as to provide all-weather driving
capabilities. Pursuant to Minnesota Fire Code Section 503.2.3.
18.Approval of this site plan is contingent upon approval of the final plat for Gateway North.
19.The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement.
20.The building shall comply with the Planned Unit Development building setback
requirements.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
HALLA GREENS (AKA CHANHASSEN SHORT COURSE): REQUEST FOR A SITE
PLAN AMENDMENT (2003-07), CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT (2003-04),
AND VARIANCES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GOLF COURSE ON PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF GREAT
PLAINS BOULEVARD (HIGHWAY 101) AND PIONEER TRAIL. APPLICANT: JOHN
KOSMAS – PLANNING CASE NO. 05-39:
Public Present:
Name Address
John Kosmas KKE Design, 6112 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park
Don Halla 6601 Mohawk Trail, Edina
Sandy Halla 6601 Mohawk Trail, Edina
Erik Olson 9855 Delphinium Lane
Dennis & Nancy Mills 9510 Foxford Road
Tom Jessen 9570 Foxford Road
Tom Anderson 9371 Foxford Road
Elizabeth Smith Mikkelsen 9591 Foxford Road
David & Sharon Gatto 9631 Foxford Road
Steve McMeen 9391 Foxford Road
Kathy Asplin 541 Pineview Court
Magdy & June Ebrahim 521 Pineview Court
Tom Gertz 10001 Great Plains Blvd.
Gaye Guyton 10083 Great Plains Blvd.
Judy Walstad 10071 Great Plains Blvd.
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Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe asked for
clarification on the light standards in the parking lot, berming, and landscaping. Commissioners
Undestad and Larson asked for further clarification on the berming and landscaping.
Commissioner Zorn asked for clarification on the gravel road adjacent to this site.
Commissioner Papke asked if the ordinance speaks to the possibility of looking at a different
type of lighting standard, concern over the size of the maintenance building, hours of the
operation, and future lighting of the driving range. Chairman McDonald asked for further
clarification of the lighting request and the nature of the application. John Kosmas, representing
the applicant addressed the changes being proposed compared to what was previously approved
and outlined their application. Commissioner Keefe asked the applicant to elaborate on their
lighting request. Commissioner Undestad asked the applicant to comment on the hours of
operation. Commissioner Larson asked about the possibility of the applicant requesting a liquor
license. Commissioner Papke asked about the long term use on the property. Chairman
McDonald asked how this operation would compare with the Chaska Short Course and
clarification of building materials. He then opened the public hearing.
Boyd Peterson, 9860 Pioneer Circle, the residence directly to the east on the proposed second
fairway, expressed concern with the hours of operation, noise, and buffering. David Gatto, 9631
Foxford Road, speaking on behalf of the 37 homeowners in the Lake Riley Woods Homeowners
Association stated that the association really encourages the development but did have a few
concerns such as when the operation is scheduled to open and completion of the bike trail
connection. He requested a copy of the hydro geologic study regarding the impact to the
surrounding wells that’s referenced on page 5 of 18, condition number 13. He noted concern
over the increased intensity of development, the fact that the Bluff Creek Golf Course does not
have parking lot lights and that the homeowners association agrees with the City on the denial of
the extended hours, and that increased traffic, lighting, noise, and disruptions after dark are going
to impair their property values. In summary, they do not agree with the staff recommendation
that the City Council approve the amendments to the conditional use permit for parking lot lights
and drive aisle lighting. Judy Walstad, 10071 Great Plains Boulevard which is on the south side
of the golf course directly behind the private road and directly behind the driving range
expressed concern with the noise from lawn mowing, year round use of the property, opposition
to lighting of a driving range in the future, and parking lot lighting. In summary noting a request
to clarify in writing, so there are no misunderstandings between the applicant and the neighbors,
a map site with all the building locations, explanation of the continued landscaping process,
definition of sunrise and sunset, when golf patrons are expected to leave the property, including
the club house, that the private road not be used for Halla Green purposes, and denial of the
miniature golf course and lights on the driving range. Gaye Guyton, 10083 Great Plains
Boulevard stated four things of most concerned were that the hours of operation were going to be
seasonal and from sunrise to sunset, not prior and later. There was going to be no outdoor
speaker system, no commercial kitchen, and no exterior lighting with the exception of safety
lights on the building. Also a concern that the applicant has not adhered to the conditions
previously placed on the development. Tom Gertz, 10001 Great Plains Boulevard stated he
didn’t have any qualms that a majority of the proposal falls within the current ordinances and
guidelines but noted that consideration should be given to the fact that this development is taking
place in a residential neighborhood. He expressed concern with buffering and drainage. Tom
Jessen, 9570 Foxford Road, part of the Lake Riley Woods Homeowners. His primary issue was
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traffic safety and the intersection which is the main entrance to the golf course. Chairman
McDonald closed the public hearing. After commission discussion the following motion was
made.
Papke moved, Zorn seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approve an amendment to Conditional Use Permit #2003-4 CUP, Planning Case
05-39 for the construction of a golf course with a club house as shown in plans dated
received January 6, 2006, with the following amendment to condition 9 of the existing
conditional use permit and the addition of condition 10:
9. No exterior lighting shall be permitted with the exception of safety lights which includes
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parking lot lights and drive aisle lights. The height of the light pole may not exceed feet.
All light fixtures must meet ordinance requirements.
10. Mowing and customer traffic outside of the allowed hours of operation which is sunrise to
sunset is prohibited.
Papke and Zorn voted in favor, Undestad, Keefe, McDonald and Larson voted in
opposition. The motion failed with a vote of 2 to 4.
Papke moved, Zorn seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approve an amendment to Site Plan Review #2003-7 SPR, Planning Case 05-39 for
the construction of a club house, a maintenance building, a golf ball washing building and a
lean-to for a golf course as shown in plans dated received January 6, 2006, with the
following added conditions:
1. Applicant shall increase landscape plantings to meet minimum requirements for parking lot
trees. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted to the City prior to City Council
approval.
2. Applicant shall fully screen parking lots from adjacent roadways through the use of berming
or increased landscaping.
3. The applicant must submit detailed architectural plans for the maintenance building, golf
ball washing building and lean-to that meet the design ordinance requirement.
4. Comply with all conditions of the MnDot review letter dated November 23, 2005.
5. The temporary 120 square foot octagon building is permitted for a maximum of 12 months
from the day the City Council approves this application, or when the certificate of
occupancy for the club house has been issued, whichever comes first.
6. The applicant is responsible for obtaining and complying with MnDot and Carver County
permits and approval on any grading that takes place along the north and west side of the
property.
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7. All disturbed areas are required to be restored with seed and mulch within two weeks of
grading completion.
8. All plans must be signed by a professional civil engineer registered in the State of
Minnesota.
Papke and Zorn voted in favor, Undestad, Keefe, McDonald and Larson voted in
opposition. The motion failed with a vote of 2 to 4.
Papke moved, Zorn seconded that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council
denies Variance, Planning Case 05-39 for metal to be used as the exterior material of the
maintenance and golf ball washing buildings, and denies the variance allowing the golf
course to be open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., based upon the findings in the staff report
and the following:
1. The applicant has not demonstrated a hardship.
2. The property owner has reasonable use of the property.
Papke and Zorn voted in favor, Undestad, Keefe, McDonald and Larson voted in
opposition. The motion failed with a vote of 2 to 4.
There was confusion with the outcome of the vote. The applicant, John Kosmas, asked to poll
the Planning Commission. Chairman McDonald clarified that what the Commission voted
against and denied was the motions, which means what is left is the current conditional use
permit so the applicant’s request to expand his current conditional use permit is denied.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Zorn noted the verbatim and summary minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting dated January 3, 2006 as presented.
Acting Chairman McDonald adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 11:45 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim/Kim Meuwissen
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