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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 4, 2006
Chairman Sacchet called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Uli Sacchet, Kurt Papke, Jerry McDonald, Debbie Larson, Mark
Undestad, and Deborah Zorn
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dan Keefe
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Generous, Senior Planner; Josh Metzer, Planner I; Alyson Fauske,
Assistant City Engineer; and Lori Haak, Water Resource Coordinator
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Thomas Schwartz 7376 Bent Bow Trail
PUBLIC HEARING:
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN: PUBLIC HEARING ON UPDATED
PLAN.
Public Present:
Name Address
Frank Mendez 7361 Kurvers Point Road
Steve Donen 7341 Frontier Trail
Greg Fletcher 7616 South Shore Drive
Erin Krueger SEH
Ron Leaf SEH
Lori Haak introduced Ron Leaf with SEH, the consultants who prepared the draft of the Surface
Water Management Plan update, who presented information on what has been done to update the
plan since it was established in 1994. Chairman Sacchet opened the public hearing. Gary
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Carlson, 3891 West 62 Street suggested looking at Minnewashta Creek which controls the
outflow of water from Lake Minnewashta. Steve Donen, 7341 Frontier Trail mentioned that the
outflow for Lotus Lake was not flowing well and the need for it’s continued monitoring. He also
mentioned that he was representing the Lotus Lake Clean Water Organization, an organization
that is just getting started, and they would be willing to assist in any way possible. He
questioned the secchi disk readings on Lotus Lake and suggesting setting measurable goals in the
plan. After asking if anyone else wished to speak, the following motion was made.
Larson moved, Zorn seconded that the Planning Commission table the public hearing for
the Surface Water Management Plan Update to the May 2, 2006 Planning Commission
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
LOT 2, BLOCK 2, CHANHASSEN WEST BUSINESS PARK: REQUEST FOR
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR REDUCED PARKING
SETBACK AT SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BUILDING, APPLICANT, EDEN TRACE CORPORATION,
PLANNING CASE NO. 06-11.
Commissioner Mark Undestad removed himself from the commission for this item due to a
conflict of interest. Josh Metzer presented the staff report. Commissioner Papke asked for
clarification of the landscaping, screening, buffer yard and hard surface coverage requirements
and an explanation of the rain garden. Commissioner Larson asked for clarification of the
vehicular use landscape area. Commissioner Zorn asked for further clarification on the rain
garden. Commissioner McDonald asked if the County’s plans to upgrade Lyman Boulevard
impacts this property. Chairman Sacchet asked for clarification of the statement in the staff
report noting that Carver County had registered concerns and what those concerns were. The
applicant, Ben Merriman with Center Companies and Eden Trace noted he was present to answer
questions. Commissioner Papke asked about the staff’s request for additional façade treatment
on the building, additional landscaping and parking. Chairman Sacchet opened the public
hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Papke moved, Zorn seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the
Chanhassen West Business Park PUD Amendment for a 20 foot parking setback from
Lyman Boulevard right-of-way for Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Chanhassen West Business Park.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Papke moved, Zorn seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Site
Plan #06-11 for a 49,105 square foot office/warehouse building, plans prepared by Schoell
and Madson, Inc., dated February 17, 2006, subject to the following conditions:
1.The applicant shall enter into a site plan agreement with the City and provide the
necessary security to guarantee erosion control, site restoration, landscaping and rain
garden function on Lots 2 and 3, Block 2. Minimum maintenance and inspection shall
include maintaining rain garden vegetation with non-invasive species and ensuring that the
infiltration function of the rain garden does not fail. All rain gardens and associated
infrastructure on Lots 2 and 3, Block 2 shall be maintained by the property
owner/association or property management company.
2.A professional civil engineer registered in the State of Minnesota must sign all plans.
3.Staff recommends that Type II silt fence be used adjacent to the storm water pond along
the west side of the lot. The applicant should be aware that any off-site grading will
require an easement from the appropriate property owner.
4.Installation of the private utilities for the site will require permits and inspections through
the City’s Building Department.
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5.Add the latest revision of City Detail Plate Nos. 1002, 1004, 1006, 2204, 3101, 3102,
3104, 3106, 3107, 3108, 5201, 5203, 5207, 5214, 5215, 5217, 5300, 5301, 5302 and
5302A.
6.The site has been previously assessed and each newly created lot will be subject to City
sanitary sewer and water hookup charges at the time of building permit issuance. The
per
2006 trunk hookup charge is $1,575 for sanitary sewer and $4,078 for watermain
SAC unit, as determined by the Metropolitan Council
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7.Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies must be obtained, including but not
limited to the MPCA, NPDES, Minnesota Department of Health and Carver County
Water Management Area.
8.On the plans show the stop signs per city detail plate # 5217, the driveway aprons per
detail #5207 and pedestrian ramps must be constructed per detail plate #5215.
9.On the utility plan:
a.Show all the existing utilities sewer type, size and class.
b.Show all existing storm and sanitary structures rim and invert elevations.
c.Add a note to maintain 18-in minimum vertical separation between the watermain and
storm sewer intersection on the western car park.
d. Revise CB5 to CBMH5.
10.On the grading plan:
a.Show all the storm water structures rim elevations.
b.Show the EOF.
c.Show the actual existing elevation contours for the site.
d.Show minimum 75-ft rock construction entrance.
e.Extend the silt fence to close off the northwesterly entrance.
11.Cross-access easements for the shared driveway access must be obtained and recorded
against the Lots 1 and 2.
12.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
Type of Slope
(maximum time an area can remain unvegetated
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
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13.Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and
street sweeping as-needed.
14.Construction site entrances and exits shall be indicated on plans and shall have maintained
rock construction entrances as specified on City of Chanhassen detail plate 5301.
15.The building is required to have an automatic fire extinguishing system.
16.The plans must be prepared and signed by design professionals licensed in the State of
Minnesota.
17.The accessible parking space at the northwest side of the building must be on the shortest
route possible to the northwest entrance.
18.A PIV is required on the building water service.
19.Detailed occupancy related requirements will be addressed when complete plans are
submitted.
20.The owner and or their representative shall meet with the Inspections Division as soon as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
21.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.
22.Yellow curbing and “No Parking Fire Lane” signs shall be required. Contact Chanhassen
Fire Marshal for exact location of yellow curbing and locations of signs to be installed.
23.Builder must comply with the following Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Division policies:
a.#4-1991 Regarding Notes To Be Included On All Site Plans
b.#7-1991 Regarding Pre-fire Drawings
c.#29-1991 Regarding Premise Identification
d.#34-1993 Regarding Water Service Installation
e.#36-1994 Regarding Proper Water Line Sizing
f.#40-1995 Regarding Fire Protection Systems
g.#06-1991 Regarding Fire Lane Signage
h.#52-2005 Regarding Commercial Plan Review Submittal Criteria
24.Lighting shall be high-pressure sodium.
25.The applicant shall revise landscape plan to show 11 landscaped islands or peninsulas
within the parking lot area.
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26.The applicant shall revise the landscape plan to show 15 overstory trees, 37 understory
trees, and 52 shrubs along the south property line.
27.Sidewalk connections to Galpin Court and Lyman Boulevard must be constructed. The
sidewalks shall include pedestrian ramps at all curbs.
28.An architectural articulation shall be incorporated on the northern and southern
façades.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
GARY CARLSON: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM 30 FOOT FRONT YARD
SETBACK REQUIREMENT FOR AN EXISTING FOUR STALL GARAGE AND
RELIEF FROM THE 1,000 SQUARE FOOT DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
RESTRICTION FOR THE RSF DISTRICT. THE SITE IS LOCATED IN THE SINGLE
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FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSF) DISTRICT AT 3991 WEST 62 STREET, PLANNING
CASE NO. 06-12.
Public Present:
Name Address
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Gary Carlson 3891 West 62 Street
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Maureen & Molly Carlson 3891 West 62 Street
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Megan J. Moore 3891 West 62 Street
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Mara Carlson 3891 West 62 Street
Josh Metzer presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner McDonald asked for
clarification on the status of the accessory structures on the property. The applicant Megan
Moore, who lives on the property with her husband and 2 children, submitted a letter from their
neighbors the Keel’s, for the record and explained the need for the variances. Commissioner
Larson asked for clarification on the driveway circulation. Chairman Sacchet opened the public
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hearing. Mara Carlson, 3891 West 62 Street cleared up the question of the driveway traffic
patterns on the property and clarified what agricultural activities are associated with the property.
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Molly Carlson, 3891 West 62 Street explained why the garages need to be where they’re
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proposed. Gary Carlson, 3891 West 62 Street gave background information on the property
and spoke to each of the variance requests. Commissioner McDonald asked the applicant to
explain why he did not pull building permits to build the accessory structures. Chairman Sacchet
closed the public hearing and reviewed the items that need to be addressed with this request.
The commission discussed whether or not to table the item.
McDonald moved, Undestad seconded to table Variance Request #06-12 for a 22 foot front
yard setback for an existing four stall garage and relief from the 1,000 square foot detached
accessory structure restriction in a single family residential (RSF) district at 3891 West
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62 Street. McDonald and Undestad voted in favor. Sacchet, Papke, Larson and Zorn
voted in opposition. The motion failed with a vote of 2 to 4.
Papke moved, Zorn seconded that the Planning Commission denies the variance for a 22
foot front yard setback for an existing four stall garage and relief from the 1,000 square
foot detached accessory structure restriction in the Single Family Residential (RSF)
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District at 3891 West 62 Street, based upon the findings of fact in the staff report and the
following:
1. The applicant has not demonstrated a hardship.
2. The applicant has reasonable use of the property.
3. The applicant will be able to continue the non-conforming agricultural use without the
three storage buildings.
The Planning Commission orders the applicant to demolish and permanently remove the three
storage buildings.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PIONEER PASS: REQUEST FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE
AMENDMENT FROM RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY AND OFFICE/
INDUSTRIAL TO RESIDENTIAL-LOW DENSITY (APPROXIMATELY 43 ACRES);
REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL ESTATE DISTRICT, A2 TO RESIDENTIAL
LOW AND MEDIUM DENSITY DISTRICT, RLM (APPROXIMATELY 43 ACRES);
PRELIMINARY PLAT (PIONEER PASS) CREATING 82 LOTS, 8 OUTLOTS AND
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PUBLIC STREETS (APPROXIMATELY 73 ACRES);
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BLUFF CREEK
OVERLAY DISTRICT WITH A VARIANCE FOR ENCROACHMENT INTO THE
PRIMARY ZONE; AND A WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT FOR THE GRADING
AND FILLING OF WETLANDS ON PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF PIONEER
TRAIL (1600 PIONEER TRAIL) AT FUTURE HIGHWAY 312, PLANNING CASE NO.
06-09, APPLICANT D.R. HORTON.
Public Present:
Name Address
Joel Cooper SEH
Paul Bilotta 1641 Chatham Avenue, St. Paul 55112
John Chadwick 11430 Zion Circle
John and Joe Knoblauch 1450 Knob Hill Lane, Excelsior
Sever Peterson Eden Prairie
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Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item noting that D.R. Horton has withdrawn and
assigned the application to the property owner, Sever Peterson. Commissioners Undestad and
Papke asked for clarification of the road circulation and access. Chairman Sacchet asked if this
comprehensive plan amendment request was deviating from the original idea of the
comprehensive plan, clarification of the location of the storm water ponds, the relevance of the
950 contour line and wetland replacement plan. The applicant’s representative, John Chadwick
stated their agreement with the staff’s recommendation and introduced the applicant Sever
Peterson, planning consultant Paul Bilotta and Joel Cooper from the Hill Engineering Firm who
were present to answer any questions. Chairman Sacchet opened the public hearing. No one
spoke and the public hearing was closed. After commission discussion and comments the
following motions were made.
Larson moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the
Planning Commission recommends approval of the comprehensive plan Land Use
Amendment from Residential – Medium Density and Office/Industrial to Residential - Low
Density of the land within the Plat of Pioneer Pass except for Outlots A, B, C, D and G
contingent on Metropolitan Council review. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Larson moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends thatthe
Planning Commission recommends approval of the Rezoning of the land within the Plat for
Pioneer Pass except for Outlots A, B, C, D and G, Pioneer Pass, from Agricultural Estate
District, A2, to Residential Low and Medium Density District, RLM. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Larson moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the
Planning Commission recommends approval of Preliminary Plat for “Pioneer Pass” creating
81 lots, 9 outlots and right-of-way for public streets, plans prepared by James R. Hill, Inc.,
dated 2/3/06, subject to the following conditions:
1.The developer shall prepare a noise analysis for noise that will be generated by traffic on
Highway 312 and Pioneer Trail. The analysis shall identify appropriate noise mitigation
measures to meet noise standards for residential homes.
2.The developer shall pay $21,547.00 as their portion of the 2005 AUAR.
3.The applicant shall plant 369 trees within the development, 98 overstory and required buffer
yard plantings trees along Collector Road D and buffer yard plantings for lots along the
south property line.
4.Each lot shall have a minimum of two overstory deciduous trees planted in the front yard.
5.The applicant shall install the total required buffer yard along Collector Road D or show
proof of berm height of 3 feet or higher along the length of the street and adjust the
quantities of understory and shrubs accordingly.
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6.The applicant shall development a restoration plan including native plants for the Bluff
Creek Overlay district north of Block 1. The plant species shall be selected from the Bluff
Creek Management Plan Appendix C. The final plan must be reviewed and approved by the
city before installation.
7.Signage for the Bluff Creek Overlay District must be posted on every other property corner
where residential yards meet the primary zone.
8.The 950 contour shall be extended over lots 5 and 6, block 3 to provide more coverage from
headlights for those homes.
9.Dedication of Outlots A and G shall be made to the city or a conservation easement shall be
established over said outlots.
10.The developer shall designate a 4.72 acre neighborhood park site, Outlot H. This
property shall be transferred to the city by warranty deed with 3.79 acres of the site being
dedicated/ donated by the applicant/owner and the remaining 0.93 acres being purchased
by the City of Chanhassen. The city shall compensate the owner/applicant $218,550 in
total compensation for said 0.93 acres.
11.The developer shall rough grade and cover seed the park site and construct a 20 stall parking
lot for an additional not to exceed payment of $50,000 from the city. The parking lot shall
include insurmountable curb. Construction plans for all improvements within the borders of
the park shall be submitted to the Park & Recreation Director for approval prior to initiating
construction of these improvements. All material and labor costs are reimbursable. Design,
engineering, and testing services associated with these improvements shall be provided by
the applicant.
12.The applicant shall submit a complete wetland replacement plan and must receive
approval of the replacement plan prior to alteration of wetlands. Wetland replacement
shall occur in a manner consistent with Chanhassen City Code and the Minnesota
Wetland Conservation Act (MR 8420).
13.Wetland mitigation shall not be proposed for the northeast corner of the site in order to
ensure adequate area for a road connection to the property to the east of the site.
14.A wetland buffer 16.5 to 20 feet in width (with a minimum average of 16.5 feet) shall be
maintained around all Ag/Urban wetlands. 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. All structures shall be set back 40 feet from the
edge of the wetland buffer. The wetland buffer setback shall be shown on the plans.
15.Any areas on the property that meet the City’s criteria for bluffs (i.e., slope greater than
or equal to 30% and a rise in slope of at least 25 feet above the toe) shall be preserved. In
addition, all structures shall maintain a 30-foot setback from the bluff and no grading
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may occur within the bluff impact zone (i.e., the bluff and land located within 20 feet
from the top of a bluff). The plans shall be revised to show any areas meeting the City’s
bluff criteria.
16.No alterations shall be permitted within the primary corridor or within the first 20 feet of
the setback from the primary corridor without a variance. All structures must meet the
40-foot setback from the primary corridor.
17.The applicant shall demonstrate that storm water management along the southwest
property line of Lots 25-31, Block 2 is adequate to prevent drainage issues for future
homeowners.
18.The outlet for Pond 2 shall be moved westward to increase the flow distance between the
inlet and outlet structures.
19.Drainage and utility easements with a minimum width of 20 feet shall be provided over
all existing wetlands, wetland mitigation areas, buffer areas used as public value credit
and storm water infrastructure.
20.Energy dissipation shall be provided at the flared-end section inlet to Pond 2 within 24
hours of installation. Additional blanket shall be provided for storm sewer installation
area for inlet infrastructure to Pond 2. The access area shall be protected with erosion
control blanket upon the establishment of final grade. Erosion control blanket shall be
used on the slopes within Lots 31-24, Block 2. Mulch shall be substituted for the blanket
proposed for the berm area of Block 3 along Street D.
21.Temporary sediment basins shall be provided in existing watersheds 1 and 3 during mass
grading activities. Where 10 acres or more of exposed area come to a discernable point
of discharge to a wetland or waterway, a temporary basin shall be provided. The
proposed storm water basins in proposed drainage areas 2, 6 and 7 shall be temporary
sediment basins until the contributing areas are stabilized. The temporary outlets could
be installed in place of the permanent outlets.
22.Perimeter control (silt fence) shall be installed prior to grading along the south side of the
Street D and CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) intersection. All silt fences near flared-end
sections shall be installed up and around flared-end sections so water is not discharged
against the silt fence, causing it to fail.
23.An outlet area shall be defined for the two areas labeled as temporary sedimentation
basins during the rough grading/subcut street phase of development. Any shredded wood
material from tree removal shall be saved for temporary mulch berms/vehicle exit pads as
needed. Typical silt fence shall be installed prior to initial rough grading activities along
the west side of Outlot H to the proposed “street by others.”
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24.The total SWMP fee shall be paid to the City at the time of final plat recording. The
estimated total SWMP fee at this time is $165,600.
25.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
(National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction Permit), Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (dewatering permit), Army Corps of Engineers) and
comply with their conditions of approval.
26.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.
27.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
construction except when approved alternate methods of protection are provided.
28.Temporary street signs shall be installed on street intersections once construction of the new
roadways allows passage of vehicles. Pursuant to 2002 Minnesota Fire Code Section 501.4.
29.Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed load of
fire apparatus and shall be serviced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
Pursuant to Minnesota Fire Code Section 503.2.3.
30.Submit proposed street names to Chanhassen Building Official and Chanhassen Fire
Marshal for review and approval.
31.Fire hydrant spacing is unacceptable. Locate fire hydrants at intersections and in cul-de-sacs
and at 300 foot spacing. Most spacing is in excess of 400 to 500 feet at this time. Submit
revised fire plans to Fire Marshal for review and approval.
32.Before site grading commences, the existing building and driveway access off Pioneer Trail
onto the property must be removed.
33.On the grading plan, add a note to remove any existing house and driveway access.
34.The developer’s engineer must work with Liberty on Bluff Creek’s engineer to ensure that
the proposed grading on each property matches at the property line.
35.Ground slopes shall not exceed 3:1.
36.A minimum 75-foot long rock construction entrance must be shown on the plans.
37.Retaining walls must be designed by a structural engineer registered in the State of
Minnesota and require a building permit if greater than 4 feet in height.
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38.The developer shall work with MnDOT to move the access at Pioneer Trail so that it aligns
with the MnDOT’s street on the south side. The access to Pioneer Trail shall be constructed
in conjunction with the first phase of the development.
39.The property is also subject to sanitary sewer and water hook-up charges for all of the lots.
The 2006 trunk utility hook-up charges are $1,575 per unit for sanitary sewer and $4,078 per
unit for water. The 2006 SAC charge is $1,625 per unit.
40.The Arterial Collector Roadway Fee of $2,400/developable acre will need to be paid at the
time of final plat recording.
41.All of the ponds are required to be designed to National Urban Runoff Program (NURP)
standards with maximum 3:1 slopes and 10:1 benches at the NWL. Revise accordingly.
42.All of the proposed housepads must have a rear yard elevation of at least three feet above
the HWL of the adjacent ponds.
43.Storm sewer calculations and drainage map must be submitted with the final plat
application. The storm sewer must be designed to accommodate a 10-year, 24-hour storm
event.
44.The last public stormwater structure that is road-accessible prior to discharging to a water
body must have a 3-foot sump pump.
45.Future utility service and access to Outlot B needs to be determined prior to final plat.
46.The applicant shall include a draintile system behind the curbs to convey sump pump
discharge from homes.
47.Add catch basins in the back yards of Lots 1-15, Block 3 connecting to Street C storm
sewer. Also add a catch basin along Street A in front of Lots 25-28 and between Lots 15 &
16 and 4 & 5, Block 1.
48.All plans must be signed by a registered Civil Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
49.The catch basin between Lots 6 & 7 must be built with two inlet openings.
50.Tree preservation fencing must be installed at the limits of tree removal.
51.An easement is required from the appropriate property owner for any off-site grading.
52.If importing or exporting material for development of the site is necessary, the applicant will
be required to supply the City with detailed haul routes.
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53.Utility services for the buildings must be shown on the final utility plan. Sanitary services
must be 6-inch PVC and water service must be 1-inch copper, Type K and will require a
City Building Department inspection.
54.Extend the silt fence along the south to the back yard of Lot 25, Block 1.
55.No retaining wall is allowed within any drainage and utility easement. Revise the retaining
wall between Lots 22, 23 and 24, Block 2, accordingly.
56.All of the utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's
latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. The applicant is also required to
enter into a development contract with the City and supply the necessary financial security
in the form of a letter of credit or cash escrow to guarantee installation of the improvements
and the conditions of final plat approval. The applicant must be aware that all public utility
improvements will require a preconstruction meeting before building permit issuance.
57.Permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies will be required prior to construction,
including but not limited to MPCA, NPDES, MnDOT, Department of Health, Carver
County and Watershed District.
58.Reroute the sanitary sewer from Street A and the north-south corridor intersection to
minimize the sewer depth. Relocate the southern sanitary sewer out of the stormwater pond
easement at Outlot E.
59.Add a pressure relief valve to the watermain along Street D between Outlots E and F. This
will be a City improvement cost but installed by at the time of development.
60.In-home pressure reducing water valves may be required on all lots with a lowest floor
elevation of 930 or less. Final determination for the need of in-home pressure reducing
valves will be made by the City at time of building permit.
61.The applicant shall coordinate with the developer of the adjacent properties in the northeast
corner of the site the dedication of public street right-of-way to provide access from the
parcel to the north to the parcel to the east and revise the plans accordingly.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Larson moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the
Planning Commission recommends approval of Wetland Alteration Permit for the grading
and filling of wetlands on property subject to the following conditions:
1.The applicant shall submit a complete wetland replacement plan and must receive
approval of the replacement plan prior to alteration of wetlands. Wetland replacement
shall occur in a manner consistent with Chanhassen City Code and the Minnesota
Wetland Conservation Act (MR 8420).
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2.Wetland mitigation shall not be proposed for the northeast corner of the site in order to
ensure adequate area for a road connection to the property to the east of the site.
3.A wetland buffer 16.5 to 20 feet in width (with a minimum average of 16.5 feet) shall be
maintained around all Ag/Urban wetlands. 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. All structures shall be set back 40 feet from the
edge of the wetland buffer. The wetland buffer setback shall be shown on the plans.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Larson moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends that the
Planning Commission recommends approval of Condition Use Permit to permit development
within the Bluff Creek Overlay District with a variance for encroachment in to the primary
zone to construct a storm water pond as shown on the plans prepared by James R. Hill, Inc.,
dated 2/3/06, subject to the following conditions:
1.Dedication of Outlots A and G shall be made to the city or a conservation easement shall
be established over said outlots.
2.Any areas on the property that meet the City’s criteria for bluffs (i.e., slope greater than
or equal to 30% and a rise in slope of at least 25 feet above the toe) shall be preserved. In
addition, all structures shall maintain a 30-foot setback from the bluff and no grading
may occur within the bluff impact zone (i.e., the bluff and land located within 20 feet
from the top of a bluff). The plans shall be revised to show any areas meeting the City’s
bluff criteria.
3.No alterations shall be permitted within the primary corridor or within the first 20 feet of
the setback from the primary corridor without a variance. All structures must meet the
40-foot setback from the primary corridor.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
McDonald noted the verbatim and summary minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting dated March 21, 2006 as presented.
Being Chairman Sacchet’s last meeting, he thanked the commissioners and adjourned the
Planning Commission meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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