Christenson letter Osmonics
August 14, 2006
Mr. Leland G. Christenson, II
North American Fly Ltd.
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31 5 Avenue South
Box 99
Strum, WI. 54770
Re: G.E. Osmonics Site
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Christenson:
I am writing as a follow up to our meeting on the site last Friday, August 11,
2006. Lori Haak and I wish to thank you for the opportunity to share your idea
for the property. City staff is very supportive of the restoration and enhancement
of the wetlands and natural habitat on the property, which is consistent with the
Bluff Creek Watershed Natural Resources Management Plan approved by the
City in December 1996. Depending on the overall project, modification of the
Bluff Creek Corridor Primary Zone boundary and variation from the setback
requirement based on the restoration and enhancement of the wetlands and natural
habitat on the property may be appropriate. However, there is only a finite
amount of flexibility that staff can support.
Before we can get that far, we have to look into the details. First, a current
wetland delineation of the property would need to be completed. Second, a tree
inventory would need to be performed. Third, data for the primary zone
delineation would need to be generated to determine the edge of the primary zone.
This information would then have to be included on a topographic survey of the
site to establish the existing site conditions.
From this information, you would create preliminary development plans for the
subdivision. Concurrently, a wetland restoration and enhancement plan would
have to be developed, detailing what environmental changes you are proposing.
Finally, site plans would need to be drafted for the individual lots.
Enclosed are copies of the subdivision, variance, site plan, conditional use,
wetland protection, Industrial Office Park, design standards for commercial,
industrial and office-institutional developments and Bluff Creek Overlay
regulations and the development review application forms. I strongly encourage
you to read the Bluff Creek Overlay regulations to better understand our concerns
regarding the development of this site.
Mr. Leland G. Christenson, II
August 15, 2006
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Based on your discussion with us, your development application would include a subdivision,
rezoning, site plan review, variances, wetland alteration permit and conditional use permit. Once
you have developed a schematic plan for the project, you should submit it to the city to review
and provide comments and direction, prior to making an actual development submittal.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (952) 227-1131 or
bgenerous@ci.chanhassen.mn.us.
Sincerely,
Robert Generous, AICP
Senior Planner
Enclosures
ec: Lori Haak
c: Liv Horneland
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