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CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 2, 2007
Chairman McDonald called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jerry McDonald, Kurt Papke, Kathleen Thomas, Debbie Larson, Dan
Keefe, Kevin Dillon and Mark Undestad
STAFF PRESENT:
Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director; Bob Generous, Senior
Planner; Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner; and Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Janet Paulsen 7305 Laredo Drive
OLD VILLAGE HALL: REQUEST FOR COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAP
AMENDMENT FROM PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC TO COMMERCIAL; AND REZONING
FROM OI, OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT TO CBD, CENTRAL
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BUSINESS DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 391 WEST 78 STREET,
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS OUTLET B AND THE EASTERLY 66 FEET OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 1, OLD VILLAGE HALL. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO MAKE
THE ZONING AND LAND USE CONSISTENT WITH THE BALANCE OF THE PLAT
FOR OLD VILLAGE HALL. APPLICANT, CITY OF CHANHASSEN, PLANNING
CASE 07-01.
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Dillon asked about changes
that might occur if the property is rezoned. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. No
one spoke and the public hearing was closed. After commission comments, the following
motions were made.
Larson moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council approve the land use amendment from Public/Semi-Public to
commercial for Outlot B and the easterly 66 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Old Village Hall, subject
to Metropolitan Council review. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 7 to 0.
Larson moved, Thomas seconded that the Chanhassen Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council approve the rezoning from Office and Institutional District, OI, to
Central Business District, CBD for Outlot B and the easterly 66 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Old
Village Hall. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM RR, RURAL RESIDENTIAL TO RSF, SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT FROM
Planning Commission Summary - January 2, 2007
RESIDENTIAL-LARGE LOT TO RESIDENTIAL-LOW DENSITY; SUBDIVISION OF
20 ACRES INTO 22 LOTS AND 3 OUTLOTS; VARIANCES AND VACATION OF
EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7537 AND 7570
DOGWOOD ROAD, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1,
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ZIMMERMAN FARM 1 ADDITION. APPLICANT, CARLSON CUSTOM HOMES,
INC., PLANNING CASE 07-02.
Public Present:
Name Address
Peter Olin U of M Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive
Peter Moe 7161 Minnewashta Parkway, Excelsior
Bruce Carlson 1440 Bavarian Shores Drive
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Donald Peterson 15272 15 Place No, Plymouth
Darlene & Dick Hanson 7750 Crimson Bay Road
Janet M. Quist 7331 Dogwood Road
Marjorie Getsch 7530 Dogwood Road
John Getsch 5404 Glengarry Road, Edina
Gretchen Starks 3301 Tanadoona Drive
Dan Getsch 1069 Dorland Road, So, Maplewood
Bob Generous presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Papke asked for
clarification on the time table for the utilities project, the status of the road connection with
Crimson Bay Road, tree replacement, and pesticide drift from the Arboretum property.
Commissioner Larson asked about the impact of this development on the lake and traffic.
Commissioner Dillon asked for clarification on the traffic circulation and abandonment
regulations for the septic systems. Chairman McDonald asked for clarification on the status of
Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 3. The applicant, Donald Peterson addressed the issues of Lots 1, 2, 3,
Block 3, the applicant's portion for the road and sewer assessments, the number and size of the
lots and changes they anticipate making on their plans. Chairman McDonald opened the public
hearing. Peter Olin, Director of the Arboretum expressed their concern with runoff from the
road and retention ponds, and being a farming operation, their use of pesticides and electric
fences. Peter Moe, Director of Operations at the Arboretum explained their spraying operation
procedures. Peter Olin, understanding the connection to Crimson Bay Road is not going to
happen right now, stated the Arboretum would have concerns if that connection does happen
with traffic at the intersection on Highway 5. After discussion among the commission whether
to table the item, Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. Darlene Hanson, 7750
Crimson Bay Road asked for clarification on the abandonment of their septic systems, and the
possibility and timing of the road connection with Crimson Bay Road and Dogwood Road. Dick
Hanson, 7750 Crimson Bay Road expressed concern with abandoning their septic system within
a year or two and who will reimburse the $15,000 he spent to install it. He also had concern with
access from Crimson Bay Road onto Highway 5. Chairman McDonald closed the public
hearing.
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Papke moved, Dillon seconded that the Planning Commission table Planning Case 07-02
for The Arbors. All voted in favor, except Keefe, Undestad and Larson who opposed and
the motion carried with a vote of 4 to 3.
PUBLIC HEARING:
FOX HILL: REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY INTO THREE (3)
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS WITH VARIANCES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6570
CHANHASSEN ROAD AND ZONED RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY. APPLICANT,
10 SPRING HOMES, INC., PLANNING CASE 07-03.
Public Present:
Name Address
Jeff & Ronda Seiler 6511 Gray Fox Curve
Richard Herr 120 Fox Hollow Drive
Debralynn Geary 19180 Duck Lake Trail, Eden Prairie
Steve Brachman 19180 Duck Lake Trail, Eden Prairie
Steven Petrie 6503 Gray Fox Curve
Mary & Charles R. Klingelhutz 7146 Utica Lane
Sheryl Deppa 4920 Sparrow Road, Minnetonka
Sharmeen Al-Jaff presented the staff report on this item. Alyson Fauske addressed concerns
raised by the public about the need for additional right-of-way for Highway 101 and runoff.
Commissioner Papke asked staff to explain the rationale for their recommendation of a private
street. Commissioner Keefe asked for clarification on the side yard setback requirements. The
applicant, Scott Rosenlund, President of Ten Spring Homes, Inc. presented photographs of the
homes proposed to be built on this property. Commissioner Dillon asked the applicant how he
felt about the possibility of Highway 101 being widened in the future and the effect on this
development. Chairman McDonald opened the public hearing. Jeff Seiler, 6511 Gray Fox
Curve expressed concern with the drainage that currently runs through his back yard, concern
with state taxpayers having to purchase these homes in the future if 101 is upgraded and sight
lines from Fox Hollow Drive entering onto 101. Steve Petrie, 6503 Gray Fox Curve asked for
clarification on the tree plan, setbacks, and grading. Chairman McDonald closed the public
hearing. After comments by the commission, the following motion was made.
Keefe moved, Papke seconded that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the
preliminary plat for Planning Case 07-03 for Fox Hill Subdivision for 3 lots with variances to
allow a private street as shown on the plans dated received December 1, 2006, subject to the
following conditions:
1.A minimum of two 2½-inch deciduous, overstory trees shall be required in the front yard of
each lot.
2.No more than one-third of the required trees may be from any one species.
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3.Tree preservation fence shall be installed at the edge of the grading limits around all trees
proposed to be preserved prior to any grading.
4.Any trees proposed for preservation that are lost due to grading and construction activities
will be replaced at a rate of 2:1 diameter inches.
5.The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be provided to the City so it can
be reviewed by the Carver Soil and Water Conservation District.
6.The plans shall be revised to incorporate Chanhassen’s standard details for erosion and
sediment control, including 5300, 5301, 5302A and 5302D.
7.In order to ensure that the proposed infiltration area functions properly, the contractor shall
minimize the number of equipment trips across this part of the site. Additionally, the lightest
equipment appropriate for the job shall be used. Once the infiltration area is graded, the
easement area shall be fenced off so no further compaction occurs. The applicant may want
to consider planting native shrubs, grasses and wildflowers within the infiltration area instead
of sod to promote volume reduction through infiltration and evapotranspiration.
8.A stable emergency overflow (EOF) for the infiltration area shall be provided. The EOF
could consist of riprap and geotextile fabric or a turf re-enforcement mat (a permanent
erosion control blanket). A typical detail shall be included in the plan.
9.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
made systems that discharge to a surface water.
10.The plans shall be revised to show a rock construction entrance (minimum 75 feet in length) off
Fox Hollow Drive. The rock construction entrance shall be constructed in accordance with
Chanhassen’s Standard Detail 5301. Street cleaning of soil tracked onto public streets shall
include daily street scraping and street sweeping as needed.
11.At this time, the estimated total SWMP fee, due payable to the City at the time of final plat
recording, is $8,450.
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12.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 (NPDES
Phase II Construction Site Permit), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (for
dewatering), Carver County, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minnesota Department
of Health) and comply with their conditions of approval.
13.Full park fees in lieu of parkland dedication and/or trail construction shall be collected in full at
the rate in force upon final plat submission and approval.
14.Building Official Conditions:
a.A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits will be issued.
b.Demolition permits must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the site.
c.Retaining walls more than four feet high must be designed by a professional engineer and
a building permit must be obtained prior to construction.
d.Separate sewer and water services must be provided to each lot.
e.Any existing wells and on-site sewage treatment systems on the site must be abandoned
in accordance with State Law and City Code.
15.Fire Marshal conditions:
a.Add an additional fire hydrant at the intersection of Fox Hollow Drive and Fox Hollow
Court.
b.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.
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.
d.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.
e.No burning permits shall be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs must either
be removed from site or chipped.
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16.All existing buildings, driveways and accessory structures must be removed before grading
commences.
17.Submit calculations of storm sewer and NURP showing that the development meets the
requirements of the City and the MPCA. Determine the new HWL for the existing pond and
show it on the plan along with the NWL.
18.The swales on the eastern side of Lot 2, between Lots 2 and 3, and the swale west of Lot 3
must have a 2% minimum slope. Also, the swales in the northwest corner of the house of Lot
1, back yard of Lot 2, and side yard of Lot 3 should be moved away from the foundations of
the structures. Plantings shall be placed outside the swales to promote drainage. Add spot
elevations at the building corners of Lot 1.
19.A valley gutter shall be installed at the intersection of Fox Hollow Drive and the private
street to convey water through the intersection. Also, provide spot elevations on the curb to
ensure curb line has a minimum slope of 0.5%.
20.The proposed storm line connecting to the existing storm sewer shows a bend without a
structure. A structure will be required at all bends of storm sewer. Maintain 18 inches of
separation between the sanitary sewer and drain tile.
21.On the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan, show:
a)Private street and driveway grades shall not exceed 10%.
b)Ground (i.e. non-paved) surface grades shall not be less than 2%.
c)Emergency overflow locations and elevations must be shown on the plan.
d)Add bottom elevations to the retaining walls.
22.An easement is required from the appropriate property owner for any off-site grading.
23.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.
24.Building permits are required for all retaining walls four feet tall or higher and must be
designed by a Structural Engineer registered in the State of Minnesota.
25.All sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer within this site shall be publicly owned and
maintained.
26.The watermain extension from Fox Hollow Drive must be wet-tapped. Due to the alignment
of the watermain in Fox Hollow Drive, it appears that this connection cannot be done under
traffic. The sanitary sewer connection on Fox Hollow Drive connecting to an existing stub
shall also be completed under traffic.
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27.Utility plans shall show both plan view and profiles of all utilities (sanitary sewer, water, and
storm sewer lines. The actual elevations of existing utilities shall be determined.
28.Install cleanout for the sewer service for Lot 2 due to length.
29.Each new lot is subject to the sanitary sewer and water hookup charges. The 2006 trunk
hookup charge is $1,669 for sanitary sewer and $4,485 for watermain. Sanitary sewer and
watermain hookup fees may be specially assessed against the parcel at the time of building
permit issuance. All of these charges are based on the number of SAC units assigned by the
Met Council and are due at the time of building permit issuance.
30.The utilities will need to be adjusted to allow a minimum of 10 feet horizontal separation
between the easement and the proposed utilities.
31.A 10-foot drainage and utility easement will be required for the front of Lots 2 and 3.
32.The private street entrance must connect to Fox Hollow drive at a 90-degree angle.
33.Lot 3, Block 1, must maintain a 20-foot side yard setback along the westerly property line.”
All voted in favor, except for Dillon who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 6 to
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Larson noted the verbatim and summary
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated December 5, 2006 as presented.
Chairman McDonald adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:33 p.m.
Submitted by Kate Aanenson
Community Development Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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