Approval Letter 5.20.251
May 20, 2025
Rachel Development LLC
Attn: Paul Robinson
4180 Napier Court NE
St. Michael, MN 55376
Re: Planning Case #2025-02 – Final Plat and Development Contract for Pleasant View Pointe.
Dear Mr. Robinson,
This letter is to confirm that on May 19, 2025, the Chanhassen City Council approved your requested
final plat, and development contract subject to the following conditions:
PLANNING:
1. Conservation signage shall be required to be placed along the boundary of the stormwater
facility south of Pleasant View Road encompassing portions of proposed lots 3, 4, 5, 6,
and 7 of Block 1. Signage shall be placed on a post no smaller than 4"x4" with a concrete
footing and the location of signage is at the sole discretion of the city. Condition
Remains.
2. Applicant shall update corresponding plan sheets including the cover sheet, demolition
plan, preliminary plat, grading and drainage plan, grading profiles, erosion and sediment
control plan, sanitary sewer and watermain plan, storm sewer plan, wetland management
plan, tree preservation plan, tree inventory schedule, and landscaping plan based upon the
updated site plan which extends Nez Perce Drive through the proposed development and
connects to Peaceful Lane. Condition Met.
3. A public sidewalk may be required along Peaceful Lane and Nez Perce Drive at the sole
discretion of the city. The city will assess this improvement with final design plans.
Condition no longer applies.
FORESTRY
1. Developer must update the tree survey to include condition of all significant trees. A
significant tree is defined as any healthy tree species measuring 12 inches or more DBH;
or any health coniferous tree measuring 12 feet in height or more. Condition Updated.
2. Developer must add tree protection fencing symbols to the legend on the Tree
Preservation plan sheet. Condition Remains.
3. Ash trees that are marked to be saved must be inspected by the Environmental Resources
Specialist. Condition Remains.
4. Developer shall place the delineated bluff into a conservation easement. This area shall be
excluded from the surface water development fee. Condition Added.
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ENGINEERING:
1. The developer shall enter into Encroachment Agreements for all private improvements
located within public drainage and utility easements or right-of-way, as approved by the
City Engineer, prior to issuance of building permits. Condition Remains.
2. Any previously recorded easements located within proposed public right-of-way or
proposed public drainage and utility easements must be vacated prior to or concurrently
with the final plat. Condition Remains.
3. Final plans shall include current City Standard Details, including the 2025 Typical
Residential Street Section plate. Standard Details have been uploaded to the City website.
Condition Updated.
4. All sheets shall be signed by a licensed engineer. Condition Added.
5. Dedicate jog with R/W for Block 1 Lot 1, Lot 5, Lot 6, & Lot 7 along Pleasant View Rd to
the City. Condition Updated.
6. Coordinate street lighting with the local utility. The Developer shall select “Standard
Service”. Condition Added.
7. Lot 1 grading contours do not tie into existing residential lot to the East. Condition Met.
8. Provide D&U Easement over drainage swales where applicable. Condition Met.
9. If there are retaining walls with this project, they shall be HOA or privately owned.
Condition Remains.
10. The Developer and their Engineer must amend the construction plans, to fully address
construction plan comments and concerns. Final construction plans will be subject to
review and approval by staff prior to the recording of the final plat. Condition Remains.
11. The Developer will be required to clean & televise all sanitary sewer at connection point
and submit the CCTV footage and reporting to the City Engineer for review prior to
paving. Condition Remains.
12. Many typical details were not included in the plans. Engineer to show private services,
pipe profiles, pipe sizes, grade of existing driveway tie-in. Condition no longer applies.
13. Address the drainage issue affecting Lot 6 where drainage is trapped in the corner of the
plat. Condition Updated.
14. Developer to remove water main and sanitary sewer pipe and structures along Redman
Lane R/W that no longer is necessary. Condition Remains.
15. Developer shall coordinate relocations & installations with private utilities prior to final
restoration and wear pavement. Condition Updated.
16. Include construction plan sheets for both the connection of Peaceful Lane to Pleasant
View Road and the full-depth reclamation of Nez Perce Drive. Extend watermain removal
and replacement to Pleasant View watermain. Condition Added.
17. Remove the “Ped Ramp" call out on sheet 7. Condition Added.
18. Extend remove and replacement of existing driveway for 6500 Peaceful Ln. near the right
of way. Condition Added.
19. Adjust proposed alignment watermain along Nez Perce Dr. so it does not fall under the
curb line. Condition Added.
20. The existing sanitary sewer service for Block 1, Lot 4 shall be televised. Footage shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for review prior to making the connection. Condition
Added.
21. Connect 6500 Peaceful Ln. sewer and water services to the new mains. Condition Added.
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22. Consider adding a hydrant to serve for fire protection for 6500 Peaceful Ln. Condition
Added.
23. Relocate the tracer wire access box for Sanitary Manhole No. 5 directly over the new
sewer pipe. Condition Added.
24. Sanitary sewer pipe run from MH 4 to MH 3 is under 0.5%. Adjust pipe slope to meet the
required minimum 0.5%. Condition Updated.
25. Move miscellaneous storm sewer profiles to a separate sheet to ensure record plan
legibility. Condition Added.
26. Provide an additional 5 feet of drainage and utility easement on both sides of the storm
sewer pipe from CB 210 to CBMH 209, and from CB 213 to MH 212. Condition Added.
27. Adjust the rip rap shown at 6500 Peaceful Ln. to not encroach into the property line.
Condition Added.
28. On Sheet 19, Notes No. 2. Add a reference to the City standard detail plate. Condition
Added.
29. Ensure that the existing CB-3 is located outside of the proposed curb line and not within
the driveway for Lot 5. Condition Added.
30. There is existing drain tile within Nez Perce Dr. Connect to existing drain tile with the
proposed drain tile. Condition Added.
31. Developer shall apply for and receive all permits required for the improvements. These
include and are not limited to MDH Watermain Extension Permit, MPCA Sanitary Sewer
Extension Permit, and MCES Sanitary Sewer Permit. Condition Added.
32. Plans currently show connection to an existing CMP pipe on Redman Lane. Replace this
pipe as part of the project. Condition Added.
33. Address erosion concerns at proposed FES 100. Consider extending the FES to the pond
and coordinate any required easement with the City. Condition Added.
34. Pad layouts do not appear to include 6” of topsoil over entire site. Include comment on all
hold down details to call out 6’ of topsoil. Condition Added.
35. Plans can reduce watermain size from the Nez Perce Dr intersection to the cul-de-sac
down to 6” PVC C900 if desired. Condition Added.
36. Move proposed streetlight to lot line 4 & 5 at cul-de-sac and verify mailboxes are not
installed within the cul-de-sac. Condition Added.
37. EXCB 3 shall remain a catch basin in the curb line. Adjust proposed driveway outside of
the impact of the catch basin. Condition Added.
38. Review the sight triangle at Nez Perce Drive and Peaceful Lane to ensure proposed trees
do not obstruct driver visibility. Condition Added.
39. Developer shall straighten alignment between STA 3+00 & 4+00 on Peaceful Ln. Include
a curve and line table for review. Condition Added.
WATER RESOURCES:
1. The developer shall enter into a development contract with the City and provide
necessary financial security to guarantee compliance with the terms of subdivision
approval and construction of infrastructure onsite. (Condition still applies)
2. It is the developer’s responsibility to ensure that permits are received from all other
agencies with jurisdiction over the project (i.e. Carver County, MCWD, Board of Water
and Soil Resources, MnDOT, etc.) prior to the commencement of construction activities.
(Condition still applies)
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3. The developer and their Engineer shall work with City staff in amending the construction
plans, dated April 18, 2025 prepared by Alliant Engineering, Inc., to fully satisfy
construction plan comments and concerns. Final construction plans will be subject to
review and approval by staff prior to recording final plat. (Condition modified for
clarity)
4. An analysis of stormwater treatment shall be updated and submitted with the final plans
that verifies that the design meets the existing and future needs of the City. The treatment
volume shall be noted and broken down into what is provided for the existing condition,
proposed subdivision, and future roadway projects. The analysis must be approved by the
watershed district and memorialized prior to recording the final plat. (Condition
modified for clarity)
5. The applicant shall secure a wetland alteration permit and associated joint permit
sequencing application prior to or in conjunction with the final plat approval. (Condition
satisfied)
6. An Operations and Maintenance plan for all proposed BMPs including the inspection
frequency, maintenance schedule, and responsible party shall be submitted with the final
plans and recorded concurrently with the final plat. (Condition modified for clarity)
7. The applicant shall work with staff to optimize the drainage design and verify that
stormwater runoff to the south meets stormwater management standards. (Condition
modified for clarity).
8. The applicant shall revise the design and provide a memo which verifies that the
development will not adversely impact the drainage of adjacent properties. (Condition
no longer applies)
9. The applicant shall provide updated H&H and water quality modelling with the final
plans submittal. (Condition modified for clarity)
10. The applicant shall secure condition approval from the watershed district prior to
submitting the final plat application to the City. Verification of conditional approval shall
be provided with the final plat application. (Condition no longer applies)
BUILDING:
1. Building plans must provide sufficient information to verify that proposed building meets
all requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code, additional comments or
requirements may be required after plan review. Condition Remains.
2. Building permits must be obtained before beginning any demolition or construction.
Condition Remains.
3. Private retaining walls, if present, more than four feet high, measured from the bottom of
the footing to the top of the wall, must be designed by a professional engineer and a
building permit must be obtained prior to construction. Retaining walls, if present, under
four feet in height require a zoning permit. Condition Remains.
4. A building permit must be obtained prior to demolishing any structures on the site.
Condition Remains.
5. A final grading plan and soils report must be submitted to the Inspections Division before
building permits will be issued. Condition Remains.
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me by email at
rarsenault@chanhassenmn.gov
Sincerely,
Rachel Arsenault
Associate Planner