Application
Planning Case No. O~- 35
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard - P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 - (952) 227-1100
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
OCT 2 0 2006
CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT
PLEASE PRINT
Applicant Name and Address:
Anderson-Johnson Associates, Inc.
7575 Golden Valley Road. Suite 200
Minneapolis. MN 55427
Contact: Jay Pomeroy, LLA
Phone: 763.544.7129 Fax: 763.544.0531
Email: jpomeroy@ajainc.net
Owner Name and Address:
Chaska Area Public Schools - ISO 112
11 Peavey Road
Chaska. MN 55318
Contact: Steve Pumoer
Phone: 952.556.6261 Fax: 952.556.6269
Email: pumpers@district112.ora
NOTE: Consultation with City staff is reQuired prior to submittal, including review of development
plans
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Temporary Sales Permit
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Vacation of Right-of-Way/Easements (VAG)
x
Interim Use Permit (IUP)
Variance (VAR)
Non-conforming Use Permit
Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP)
Planned Unit Development*
Zoning Appeal
Rezoning
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
X Notification Sign - $200
(City to install and remove)
Site Plan Review (SPR)*
X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
- $50 CUP/SPRNACNARlWAP/Metes & Bounds
- $450 Minor SUB
TOTAL FEE $ 675.00
Subdivision*
An additional fee of $3.00 per address within the public hearing notification area will be invoiced to the applicant
prior to the public hearing.
*Sixteen (16) full-size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8%" X 11"
reduced copy for each plan sheet along with a diaital copy in TIFF-Group 4 (*.tif) format.
**Escrow will be required for other applications through the development contract.'
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
NOTE: When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for
each application.
PROJECT NAME: New Hi gh School - Chanhasen
LOCATION: Lyman Boulevard and Audubon
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See Attached Sheet
TOTAL ACREAGE: 94.85 acres
WETLANDS PRESENT:
X YES
NO
PRESENT ZONING: A-2 (Aqricultural Estate District)
REQUESTED ZONING: N/ A
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION: Offi ce Industri al or Publ i c/Semi -Publ i c
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION: N/A
REASON FOR REQUEST: An Interim Use Permi tis requested to allow for qradi nq of the
proposed high school building pad in preparation for the balance of the construction to
occur next year. The building pad grading work would include the excavation of
approximately 230,000 cubic yards of on-site soil, placed and stockpiled on-site,
import of granular material, construction entrance, haul road and staging area and
storm water improvements.
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the
Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within 15 business days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within 15 business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership
(either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person
to make this application and the fee owner has also signed this application.
I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
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Signature of Fee wner
10-19-06
Date
10-19-06
Date
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Rev. 12/05
October 19, 2006
ANDERSON-JOHNSON....~~ FbA
ASSOCIATES, ~' - ~~
INC.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE . SITE PLANNING . CIVIL ENGINEERING
Ms. Kathryn Aanenson
Community Development Director
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Blvd
PO Box 147
Chanhassen MN 55317
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RECEIVED
OCT 2 0 2006
CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT
RE: Interim Use Permit Application
Proposed New High School - Chanhassen
Chaska Public Schools
Dear Ms. Aanenson:
We are pleased to provide the enclosed information in support of the proposed New High School
in Chanhassen. We are applying for an Interim Use Permit to allow the School District to
prepare the site by grading for the high school building pad and construction staging area. By
allowing the District to begin grading operations this D.ecember, the high school building
construction (footings and foundations) could begin early next Spring and would support
occupancy of the high school by Summer 2009.
As part of the proposed grading work, we estimate that approximately 230,000 cubic yards of
soil willbe moved on-site. Generally, soils will be excavated from the building and construction
staging area and stockpiled on the north side of the property (in preparation for future site
amenities). The plans illustrate the grading operations will not effect the existing wetlands to the
north, east and south of the site. Best Management Practices (BMP's) will be implemented as
part of the work and maintained until project completion. Approximately 30 acres of the property
will be effected by the work including the fill area north of the gas main easement.
As you are aware, the School District will be submitting an Environmental Assessment
Worksheet (EA W) within the coming weeks. We understand that this IUP application cannot be
reviewed until theEA W has been processed.
General Proiect Description
Existing Conditions
The 94.8 acre parcel is bordered along its north side by the Twin Cities &Westem Railroad; to its
west and south by Lyman Blvd.; and Bluff Creek and its adjacent wetlands fo the east. Chaska's
electrical substation lies between the school's south property line and the intersection of Lyman
VALLEY SQUARE OFFICE CENTER . SUITE 200 . 7575 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD . MiNNEAPOLIS, MN 55427
PHONE (763) 544-7129 . FAX (763) 544-0531
Boulevard and Audubon Road. The majority'ofthe property is currently farmed for agricultural
purposes with the highest point of the site and the steep grades along its east boundary are made
up of native grasses and trees. A fairly significant wooded area lies along the south edge of the
property. The old farm homestead, with some remnants still remaining, lies in the southwest
comer of the site just opposite Hazeltine Lake Drive. Existing wetlands predominantly lie along
the east edge of the property with localized fingers exten~ing at the north and south.edges of the
property toward the west. Approximately 25 acres of wetlands areas exist within the property
limits.
The topography of the property varies in elevation from 985 at the lowest point (east) to 1075 at .
the top of the grass bluff in the center ofthe site. Because the center of the site is at the highest
elevation, drainage typically is directed toward the extents of the property eventually reaching
either the bluff creek wetlands to the east or to the Lyman Boulevard ditch to the west and south.
Drainage immediately south of the bluff will be carried to Bluff Creek via a fairly significant
natural gorge immediately north of the electrical substation.
Domestic water is available at the northwest the northeast comers of the site. A 12" water main
extends approximately 200' south ofthe northeast property comer where it terminates. Water off
the northwest comer of the property actually lies north of the railroad tracks and at the
intersection of Lyman Boulevard and Galpin Boulevard. Sanitary (trunk) sewer is located along
the length of the east property line and connects the neighborhood to the north to a point
extending south of the Lyman Blvd. and Audubon Drive intersection.
Proposed Site Improvements - Complete Build-out
As noted above, this application covers only the construction/preparation of the building pad
and construction staging area of the school and NOT the entire site. A complete Site Plan
Review packet will be submitted early next year for the City's review and approval of the entire
site.
The new high school campus will (eventually) include parking for approximately 1,000 cars, bus
parking for approximately 30 buses and overflow and event parking for an additional 80 vehicles.
Three entrance drives of Lyman Boulevard provide access to the school site. The south entrance
drive is at the intersection of Lyman Boulevard and Audubon Road and will primarily support
bus and event parking. The proposed entrance drive at the southwest comer of the site, at the
intersection of Lyman Boulevard and Lake Hazeltine Drive, will serve for limited ingress/ egress.
The entrance drive west of the school will serve as the primary/ main entrance for students,
visitors and service deliveries.
With the existence of the Magellan gas pipeline north of the school and north parking lot, the
athletic facilities find themselves north of the pipeline easement. The exception to this is the
proposed tennis courts and soccer fields which lie just south of the magellan easement and are
located northeast and northwest of the building, respectively. Softball and baseball facilities are
located in the northwest quadrant of the site and are tucked between the gas'main and railroad
tracks. The running track and field stadium, which is aligned in a northwest-southeast direction
will be carved into the hillside to allow the home bleachers to transition from an upper spectator
plaza down to the field level. Home bleachers for 2,000 spectators and visitor bleachers for
1,000 spectators are provided. Field events, including high jump, long/triple jump, pole vault,
shotput, and discus are located along the east and southeast comers of the running track. Practice
fields will be developed in the northeast quadrant of the site and tucked between the railroad
tracks and existing wetland areas.
Kate, with this application we are providing the following information:
1. Completed application - Development Review Application (Interim Use Permit);
2. Fee - $675 (lUP: $425, Sign Rental: $200, Recording: $50);
3. Legal Description of property;
4. Plan Sheets (16 full-size sets folded and (1) 8.5"x11" copy):
C1.1 Site Reference Plan
C1.2 Sediment & Erosion Control Plan (SWPPP)
C 1.3 Grading & Drainage Plan
CIA Grading & Drainage Plan
Exh.1 Boundary, Location, Topographic and Utility Survey
5. Disk (PDF and TIFF files of the Plan Sheets).
Wetrust the enclosed information satisfies the City's requirements. If you have any questions or
require additional or revised information, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Respectfully Submitted,
ANDERSON-JOHNSON ASSOCIATES, INC.
Jay R. Pomeroy, LLA
Project Manager
enclosure
cc: Steve Pumper - Chaska Public Schools - ISD 112
Steve Miller - Rozeboom Miller Architects
Mark Bosch - Bossardt Corporation