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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 3, 2006
Chairman McDonald called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jerry McDonald, Mark Undestad, Kathleen Thomas, Kevin Dillon,
Kurt Papke, Debbie Larson and Dan Keefe
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Lori Haak, Water
Resources Coordinator; Josh Metzer, Planner I, and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
OATH OF OFFICE:
Chairman McDonald administered the Oath of Office to Kathleen
Thomas.
PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A
GARAGE ON PROPERTY ZONED RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY LOCATED AT
3735 HICKORY LANE, ED & CHERYL BIXBY, PLANNING CASE NO. 06-31.
Josh Metzer presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe clarified that the
neighboring property had received a similar variance. Commissioner Undestad asked for
clarification of what staff was recommending. Kate Aanenson asked the Assistant City Engineer
to comment on the need for reconstruction of Hickory Road in the future. Ed Bixby presented
his variance request. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the
public hearing was closed.
Papke moved, Dillon seconded that the Planning Commission approves Variance #06-31
for a 12 foot front yard setback variance to construct a one-stall garage with an 18 foot
front yard setback and a 3.94% hard surface coverage variance on property located in the
Single Family Residential (RSF) with the following conditions:
1. A building permit is required for the construction of the garage.
2. A revised survey showing proposed structures and hard surface coverage data must be
submitted with the building permit application.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
GOLF ZONE: REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO INTERIM USE PERMIT #98-2,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH VARIANCES FOR A
PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE, LOCATED IN THE
AGRICULTURAL ESTATE (A2) DISTRICT AT 825 FLYING CLOUD DRIVE,
APPLICANT, JEFF HELSTROM, GOLF ZONE, PLANNING CASE 06-30.
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Josh Metzer presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe asked for clarification
on the size and architectural standards of the proposed building. Commissioner Larson asked for
further clarification regarding the architectural standards. Commissioner Papke asked about
comparisons to the Halla golf course and the economics involved with approving this request.
Commissioner Dillon asked about the flooding potential and the possibility that businesses or
houses would go on this property, and clarification of the definition of higher and better use.
Commissioner Keefe asked for clarification regarding setbacks in relation to the buildable area
versus unbuildable area. Commissioner Undestad talked about the timing issue of the interim
use permit. Chairman McDonald asked for further clarification on what happens in 2020 when
the interim use permit expires. The applicant, Jeff Helstrom outlined the specifics of his request
and the hardship of building to the city's architectural standards. The commissioners asked the
applicant to explain his future plans for the business and property. Chairman McDonald opened
the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After commission
discussion and comments the following motion was made.
Papke moved, Undestad seconded that the Planning Commission recommends denial of the
site plan and amendment to Interim Use Permit #98-2 for the construction of an 11,100
square foot addition to the principal structure requiring a 10,300 square foot building area
variance from the 800 square foot building area restriction for the golf driving range
principal structure and a second variance for the use of steel paneling as the primary
exterior material on property located in the Agricultural Estate District (A2) at 825 Flying
Cloud Drive, as shown on the plans prepared by Structural Buildings, Inc. dated
September 11, 2006 and as shown on the plans prepared by Anderson Engineering of
Minnesota, LLC dated September 11, 2006 based on the findings in the staff report and the
following conditions:
1. The applicant already has a reasonable use of the property through Interim Use Permit
#98-2 which permitted the operation of a golf driving range in the Agricultural Estate
(A2) District.
2. The applicant has not demonstrated a hardship.
All voted in favor, except Larson, McDonald and Keefe who opposed. The motion carried
with a vote of 4 to 3.
PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST FOR A WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF AN ACCESS TO THE WESTERN PORTION OF THE APPLICANT'S PROPERTY
LOCATED EAST OF POWERS BOULEVARD, WEST OF HIGHWAY 101 AND
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NORTH OF WEST 96 STREET, APPLICANT TIM ERHART, PLANNING CASE 06-
32.
Public Present:
Name Address
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Kevin Bogenreif 631 96 Street West
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Jim Byrne 700 West 96 Street
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Andrew Riegert 620 West 96 Street
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Roger Lee 600 West 96 Street
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Karen Hasse 630 West 96 Street
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Gary Bendzick 731 West 96 Street
Tim Erhart 9611 Meadowlark Lane
Lori Haak presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Keefe asked for further
clarification on the need for a lift station in this area. Commissioner Larson asked what happens
if the specifically mentioned spike rush plant is found to be on the property. Commissioner
Papke asked about tree impact. Commissioner Dillon asked for clarification of jurisdiction over
wetland ordinances. Tim Erhart asked for clarification of condition number 10 regarding the
east/west road. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public
hearing was closed. After commission comments the following motion was made.
Keefe moved, Thomas seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
Wetland Alteration Permit #06-32 for the construction of an access road and stormwater
pond subject to the following conditions:
1.Because the species of spike rush was not identified during the delineation, the dominant spike
rush within Wetland B shall be keyed out to ensure that the increased period of inundation will
not adversely affect a state-threatened plant species or a significant natural community.
2.The plans shall be revised to show how M-1 will be accessed. The access route shall be stable,
shall avoid damage to significant trees (greater than 10” DBH) and shall avoid impacts to
natural drainageways and any jurisdictional wetlands that may exist on site that were not
delineated by Westwood Professional Services in August 2006.
3.A planting plan for M-1, including invasive vegetation management techniques, species to be
planted, proposed planting rates, and the approach to upland buffer restoration, shall be
submitted prior to final City Council approval.
4.The applicant shall submit a letter of credit equal to 110% of the cost of the wetland creation
(including grading and seeding) to ensure the design standards for the replacement wetland
are met. The letter of credit shall be effective for no less than five years from the date of
final plat approval. The applicant shall submit a cost estimate for wetland creation (including
grading and seeding) so the City can calculate the amount of the wetland creation letter of
credit.
5.A five-year wetland replacement monitoring plan shall be submitted. The replacement
monitoring plan shall include a detailed management plan for invasive non-native species,
particularly hybrid cattail, purple loosestrife and reed canary grass. The plans shall show
fixed photo monitoring points for the replacement wetland. The applicant shall provide proof
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of recording of a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for Replacement Wetland.
6.A wetland buffer 16.5 to 20 feet in width (with a minimum average of 16.5 feet) shall be
maintained around all 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.
7.A berm is proposed within the existing right-of-way (ROW) for Powers Boulevard. The
applicant shall receive approval from Carver County for the proposed normal water level
(NWL) in Pond 1 and for the proposed berm.
8.At this time, no development is approved for the “Future Development Area.” Any future
development and/or requested changes to the land use for this property shall undergo the City’s
development and land use review process(es).
9.Stormwater calculations were not submitted for Pond 1. When the future development area is
developed, the pond shall meet all stormwater requirements in place at that time.
will be a field road
10.The east-west road that will extend from Powers Boulevard shall only serve
the future development area identified on the plan and the future lift station. This road shall not
extend further east.
11.Future utility installation shall be a lighter line weight than the proposed storm sewer installation
that will be done in conjunction with the wetland alteration.
12.The silt fence along Powers Boulevard shall be installed east of the trail at the construction
limits. The rock construction entrance shall be at least 75 feet in length. The plans shall be
revised to show the City’s standard details 3107, 3108, 5300, 5301 and 5302A.
13.The temporary riser structure shall remain in place until the pond and adjacent areas are
stable.
14.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
Steeper than 3:1 7 days remain open when the area
10:1 to 3:1 14 days is not actively being worked.)
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
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made systems that discharge to a surface water.
15.Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall include daily street scraping and street
sweeping as-needed.
16.A building permit shall be obtained for all retaining walls greater than four (4) feet in height.
17.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), Carver County) and comply with their
conditions of approval.”
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Keefe noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated September 5, 2006 as presented.
Chairman McDonald adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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