Approval Letter 8-30-06
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Bou levard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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August 30, 2006
Mr. Roger Derrick
Cottage Homesteads at Boulder Cove, LLC
7300 Metro Boulevard, #360
Edina, MN 55439
Dear Mr. Derrick:
This letter is to formally notify you that on August 28, 2006, the City Council
adopted the following motion:
REZONING ~
"The City Council approves Case #06-10 to rezone 12.99 acres of property zoned
RSF, Residential Single Family, to RLM, Residential Low and Medium Density
District for Boulder Cove as shown on the plans dated received July 7, 2006 and
revised July 25, 2006 with the following condition:
1. Lot 22, Block 1, Boulder Cove shall remain under the Residential Single Family
zoning district."
PRELIMINARY PLAT
"The City Council approves the preliminary platfor Subdivision Case #06-10 for
Boulder Cove for 39 lots and 1 outlot as shown on the plansreceived July 7,2006
and revised July 25,2006 subjecttb the following conditions:
1. Hydraulic ca1culationsmust be. sul?mitted withthe final plat application for
staff review. The revisedca1culationsshould inc1udethe entire area drained
by the north ditch of Trunk Highway 7 since concentration points have been
established at the inlets of the two existing culverts heading south underneath
Trunk Highway 7.
2. The top and bottom of wall elevations must be shown on the final grading
plan.
3. The developer will reimburse the Citythe cost of the Barr analysis upon final
plat approvaL
4. Any retaining wall four feethigh or taller mustbe designed by. an engineer.
registered in the State of Minnesota and requires a building permit.
5. The developer is required to obtain any necessary permits for the sanitary
sewer extension from the Metropolitan Council (sewer connection permit) and
the City of Shorewood (workin right-pf-waypermit) and West 62nd Street
must be restored.
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
Mr. Roger Derrick
August 30, 2006
Page 2
6. Rim and invert elevations of all sanitary and storm sewers must be shown on the final utility
plan.
7. The utility plan must show the existing drainage and utility easements on the Miller and
Navratil properties.
8. The developer shall be responsible for any damage to the Miller's fence as a result of the
watermain installation.
9. The existing wells and septic systems must be properly removed/abandoned.
10. Public utility improvements are required to be constructed in accordance with the City's
latest edition of Standard Specifications and Detail Plates. Detailed construction plans and
specifications must be submitted at time of final plat.
11. The private street must be constructed to a 7-ton design.
12. The developer shall be responsible for installing all landscape materials proposed in rear yard
areas and bufferyards.
13. Tree preservation fence shall be installed at the edge of the dripline for tree #71 or as close to
that location as possible. All other tree preservation fencing shall be installed at the edge of
the grading limits prior to any construction.
14. All landscape planting shall be field located. No plantings will be allowed within the
dripline of tree #71 or below the NWL of the proposed pond.
15. No evergreens shall be planted in the front yards within a space less than 40 feet in width
between driveways.
16. The grading and the storm sewer alignment shall be shifted as far east as needed in order to
protect and save the evergreens along the westerly property line.
17. Payment of park fees at the rate in force at the time of platting shall be required as a
condition of approval. The 2006 park dedication fees are $5,800 per single family dwelling,
$5,000 for each unit in a duplex, and $3,800 for each unit within a three-plex.
18. Drainage and utility easements shall be provided over all storm water ponds and storm water
conveyance features outside of the public ROW.
19. The future storm water pond shall be constructed prior to mass grading of the site and shall
be used as a temporary sediment basin. A temporary outlet shall be installed (perforated .
standpipe with rock cone) in the temporary sediment basin.. A detail shall be provided within
the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
20. Energy dissipation shall be installed at the flared-end section outlet of the storm water basin
within 24 hours of outlet installation.
Mr. Roger Derrick
August 30, 2006
Page 3
21. Area inlets and curbside inlet control (Wimco or similar) shall be installed within 24 hours of
inlet installation. A detail shall be provided in the SWPPP.
22. The proposed rock construction entrance shall be a minimum 20 feet in width and 75 feet in
length with a filter fabric installed under the rock.
23. 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
Steeper than 3:1
10:1 to3:1
Flatterthan 10: 1
Time
7 days
14 days
21 days
(Maximum time an area can
remain open when the area
is not actively being worked.)
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.
24. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as needed. A pickup broom shall be used at a minimum of once per week or as
conditions warrant.
25. The plans shall be revised to include a typical erosion control detail for individual lots and
multifamily lots.
26. At this time the total estimated SWMP fees payable upon approval of the final plat are
estimated at $67,384. The applicant will receive a water quality credit of 50% of the per-acre
water quality charge for each acre treated by the on-site pond.
27. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (NPDES Phase II Construction Permit), Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (for dewatering)) and comply with their conditions of
approval.
28. Building Department conditions:
a. Accessibility must be provided to all portions of the development and a percentage of the
units may also be required to be accessible or adaptable in accordance with Minnesota
State Building Code Chapter 1341. Further information is needed to determine these
requirements.
b. Buildings over 8500 square feet of floor area are required to be protected with an
automatic sprinkler system. For the purposes of this requirement property lines do not
constitute separate buildings and the areas of basements and garages are included in the
Mr. Roger Derrick
August 30, 2006
Page 4
floor area threshold.
c. The buildings will be required to be designed by an architect and engineer as determined
by the Building Official.
d. The developer must submit a list of proposed street name(s) and an addressing plan for
review and approval prior to final plat of the property.
e. Demolition permits must be obtained before demolishing any structures on the site.
Application for such permits must include hazardous substances investigative and
proposed mitigation reports. I;:xisting wells and on-site sewage treatment systems but be
abandoned in accordance with State Law and City Code.
f. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
permits can be issued.
g. Walls and projections within 3 feet of property lines are required to be of one-hour fire-
resistive construction.
h. Retaining walls over four feet high require a permit and must be designed by a
professional engineer.
1. Each lot must be provided with separate sewer and water services.
J. The developer and or their agent shall meet with the Inspections Division as early as
possible to discuss plan review and permit procedures.
k. The developer must coordinate the address changes of the two existing homes with the
construction of the development and provide access for emergency vehicles at all times.
29. Fire Marshal conditions:
a. A lO-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. 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.
c. Temporary street signs shall be installed at street intersections once construction of the
new roadway allows passage of vehicles. Pursuant to 2002 Minnesota Fire Code Section
501.4.
Mr. Roger Derrick
August 30, 2006
Page 5
d. 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.
e. No burning permits shall be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either
be removed from site or chipped.
f. Fire hydrant spacing is acceptable.
30. All existing buildings on the site, with the exception of the house and garage on lot 22, block 1,
shall be removed.
31. Lot 22, Block 1, shall maintain a maximum hard surface coverage of 25%.
32. Sheets 2, 3, 4 and 5 shall be modified to reflect the new layout of Outlot A.
33. A cross-access easement agreement shall be granted in favor of the property located at 3520
Highway 7.
34. Work with the developer to resolve the back flow on the drain tile at the vicinity of the
French tile outlet.
'35. Work with the developer to see if the additional significant trees can be saved."
SITE PLAN
liThe City Council approves Site Plan Case #06-10 to construct four three-plexes as shown on the
plans dated received July 7, 2006 and revised July 25, 2006 with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall evaluate the potential for wing walls between the patios on the three-plexes.
2. The Single Family, Two-Plexes, and three-plexes shall be built as shown on the elevations and
floor plans dated received August 18,2006.
3. The applicant shall submit two additional colors for the Hardie Board siding.
4. The applicant shall add a pitched element above each entryway to further add to the
articulation of the roof line.
The Site Plan Agreement must be prepared by our offices for recording; however, cost estimates
for the improvements must be submitted to our offices before the agreement can be prepared.
Final plat documents must be submitted to the City three weeks prior to the City Council meeting
in which you wishto have your final plat approved. Enclosed is the list of items required for
submittal for final plat approval.
Mr. Roger Derrick
August 30, 2006
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 952.227.1134 or e-mail at
sal iaff@ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Sincerely,
~'f-~
Sharmeen AI-Jaff
Senior Planner
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR FINAL PLAT CONSIDERATION
The following items are required to be submitted a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to City
Council meeting and payment of a $250.00 final plat review fee:
1. Submit three (3) sets of full size construction plans and specifications for staff review and
redline.
. Utility plans shall show both plan view and profiles of all utilities (sanitary sewer, water
and storm sewer lines). The plan view must show all drainage and utility easements.
· Grading and drainage plans shall show dwelling type and elevations, wetlands and
wetland buffer areas, stormwater pond NWL and HWL, EOF and catch basin and
storm manhole numbers.
· The construction plans and specifications shall be in accordance to the City's latest
edition of Standard Specifications & Detail Plates.
. The plans shall include traffic signage and street light placement.
2. Drainage calculations for water quantity and quality ponding with maps showing drainage
areas for pre-and post-development conditions and contributing areas to catch basins.
3. Hydraulic calculations and drainage map for the storm sewer design.
4. Tree Preservation Easements (if applicable).
5. Trail Easements (if applicable).
6. Engineer's Cost Estimate of Public Improvements:
a. Sanitary sewer system.
b. Water system.
c. Storm sewer drainage system including cleaning and maintenance.
d. Streets, sidewalk and trails.
e. Erosion control.
f. Site restoration (seeding, sodding, etc.).
g. Site grading
h. Street lights & signs
i. Engineering, surveying & inspection
j. Landscaping
7. Five (5) sets (folded) of final plat, one (1) set of reductions (8W' x 11"), and a digital copy
in .tif format.
8. Digital copy of the legal description of the property in a .doc or .pdf compatible format.
9. Lot tabulations
10. 1" = 200' scale paper or mylar reduction of the final plat with just street names and Lot
and Block numbers.
11. Legal description of the property/properties to be platted.
Failure to provide any of the above items by the required deadline will result in delaying
consideration of final plat before the City Council.
Updated 02-03-06
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