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71-01 Bluff Creek Highlands 2nd Add SUB pt 11H N1ar VILLAGE OF CHANHASSEN STEINER & KOPPELMAN , INC. BLUFF CREEK HIGHLANDS SECOND ADDITION DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT THIS AGREEMENT, Made and entered into this day of�p�',� 1971, by and between the VILLAGE OF CHANHASSEN, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the Village, and STEINER & KOPPELMAN, INC. , a Minnesota corporation, hereinafter referred to as the Developer. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, The Developer is the fee owner of certain lands in the Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 116, Range 23, Carver County, Minnesota, and situated in the Village of Chanhassen, and WHEREAS, The Developer has made application to the Village Council for the approval of a plat of said lands, said plat to contain __ _� acres, more or less, divided into four lots and one outlot, and to be known as Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition, a copy of said proposed plat being attached hereto as Exhibit A, and WHEREAS, The Village Council has, by its resolution passed 307W 1971, granted preliminary approval of said plat, subject to and on condition that, the Developer enters into this agreement, and WHEREAS, The Developer has made application to the Village to be allowed at Developer's expense to construct, install and perform all work and furnish all materials in connection with the installation of the following improvements: a) Street grading, stabilizing and surfacing; b) Curbs and gutters; c) Street lighting; d) Street signs; e) Underground electric and telephone service facilities; f) Boulevard sod; g) Driveway surfacing. WHEREAS, The Developer has heretofore filed with the Village plans bearing date S - 13 , 1971,.of the proposed installation of streets as prepared by //— said plans and specifications being incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and acceptance by the Village of the plat of Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition, Developer agrees as follows: 1. Improvements by Developer. Developer agrees at its expense to construct, install and perform all work and furnish all materials and equipment in connection with the installation of the following improvements: a) Street grading, stabilizing and surfacing; b) Curbs and gutters; c) Street lighting; d) Street signs; e) Underground electric and telephone service facilities. 2. Standards of Construction. Developer agrees that all of the foregoing improvements shall equal or exceed Village standards, shall be constructed and installed in accordance with engineering plans and specificiations approved by the Village Engineers and the requirements of applicable Village Ordinances, and that all of said work shall be subject to the supervision of the Village Engineers. -2- 3. Materials and Labor. All of the materials to be employed in the making of said improvements and all of the work performed in connection therewith shall be of uniformly good and workmanlike quality, shall equal or exceed Village specifications , and shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Village Council and the Village Engineers. In case any material or labor supplied shall be rejected by the Village Council or Village Engineers as defective or unsuitable, then such rejected material shall be removed and replaced with approved material, and rejected labor shall be done anew to the satisfaction and approval of the Village Council or Village Engineers at the cost and expense of the Developer. 4. Schedule of Work. The Developer further agrees that it shall commence work hereunder on or before 1 2.1T� ®4fl. , 1971, and shall have all work done and improvements fully completed to the satisfaction and approval of the Village Or Council on or before %JG/LY , 1977, The Developer shall submit a written schedule indicating the proposed progress schedule and order of completion of work covered by this contract, which schedule shall be a part of this contract. Upon receipt of written notice from the Developer of the existence of causes over which the Developer has no control which will delay the completion of the work, the Village, in its discretion, may extend the date hereinbefore specified for completion. 5. Reimbursement of Costs. The Developer shall reimburse the Village for all costs, including reasonable engineering, legal and administrative expenses incurred by the Village in connection with all matters relating to the administration and enforcement of the within agreement and the performance thereof by the Developers. -3- 6. Disclaimer by Village. It is understood and agreed that the Village, the Village Council and the agents and employees of the Village shall not be personally liable or responsible in any manner to the Developer, the Developer's contractors or sub -contractors, material men, laborers or to any other person, firm or corporation whomsoever, for any debt, claim, demand, damages, actions or causes of action of any kind or character arising out of or by reason of the execution of this agreement or the performance and completion of the work and improvements hereunder; and that the Developer will save the Village, the Village Council, and the agents and employees of the Village harmless from any and all claims, damages, demands, actions or causes of action arising and the costs, disbursements and expenses of defending the same. 7. Written Change Orders. The Developer shall do no work nor furnish materials not covered by the plans and specifications for which reimbursement is expected from the Village unless a written order for such work or materials is received from the Village. Any such work or materials which may be done or fur- nished by the Developer without such written order first being given shall be at its own risk, cost and expense, and Developer hereby agrees that without such written order Developer will make no claim for compensation for work or materials so done or furnished. 8. Performance Bond. For the purpose of assuring to the Village that the improvements to be by the Developer constructed, installed and furnished as set forth in Paragraph 1 hereof shall be constructed, installed and furnished according to the terms of thisaagreement, and that the Developer shall pay all claims for work done and materials and supplies furnished for the performance of this agreement, d Developer agrees to furnish to the Village a corporate surety bond approved by 0 the Village in the amount of $ "�f naming the Village as obligee thereunder and conditioned upon the perfromance by the Developer of its obliga- tions hereunder, said sum being eQual to 110% of the total cost of such improve- ments as estimated by Schoell & Madson, Inc. , the Village Engineers, and as set forth in the report to said Engineers to the Village Council dated Zo %1 1971, which report is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this agree- ment. Said bond shall be attached hereto and made a part hereof. 9. Boulevards and Driveways. The Developer agrees to furnish, construct and install, at Developer's sole expense, the following improvements for the bene- fit of each lot within the plat; a) Boulevard sod which shall be of uniformly good quality. b) Driveway surfacing, the materials and installation of which shall be approved by the Village Engineers. For the purpose of assuring to the Village that the improvements required by this Paragraph 9 shall be constructed and installed according to the requirements `• of this agreement, Developer agrees to deposit the sum of $ S per lot with the Village at the time application is made for a building permit for each lot. Said deposit shall be returned to the Developers upon approval of the installations by the Village. 10. Erosion Control. Developer shall keep all streets within the plat free of all dirt and debris resulting from construction therein by the Developer or its agents. Developer, at its expense, shall construct or provide temporary dams, earthwork -5- or such other devises as shall be needed, in the judgment of the Village Engineers, to prevent the washing, flooding or erosion of the contiguous lands and roads within and outside the plat during all phases of construction, including construction on individual lots. Reasonable access to all lots within the subdivision shall be provided and maintained by the Developer until the completed streets are accepted by the Village. 11. Re; lacement. All work and materials performed and furnished hereunder by the Developer, its agents and subcontractors found by the Village to be defective within one year after acceptance by the Village shall be replaced by the Developer at Developer's sole expense. 12. Building Permits. Breach of any terms of this agreement by the Developer shall be grounds for denial of building permits within the plat. 13. Liability Insurance. The Developer shall take out and maintain during the life of this agreement public liability and property damage insurance covering personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage which may arise out of the Developer's work or the work of its subcontractors , or by one directly or indirectly employed by any of them. Limits for bodily injury or death shall be not •v less than $Zoo. gWO for onepperson and $JtVO 000 � for each accident; limits for property damage shall be $2 S. O420 4. for each acci- dent. The Village shall be named as co-insured on said policy and the Developer shall file a copy of the insurance coverage with the Village. 14. Street Lighting. The expense of furnishing electrical energy for street lighting purposes shall be assumed by the Village 24 months after the completion of installation of the street lighting system, or after 75% of the building lots have been improved by the construction of residences thereon, whichever is first to occur. well A 15. Remedies Upon Default. In the event the Developer shall default in the performance of any of the covenants and agreements herein contained, and such default shall not have been cured within /® days after receipt by the Developer of written notice thereof, the Village, if it so elects, may cause any of the required improvements to be constructed and installed, and may cause the entire cost thereof, including all reasonable engineering, legal and administrative expense incurred by the Village, to be assessed as a special assessment against the benefited property in the manner provided by law, and in addition thereto, the Village may take legal action against the Developer and the surety on its performance bond to collect all of the costs of the making of any of said improvements. 16. Successors and Assigns. It is agreed by and between the parties hereto that the agreement herein contained shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed by their duly authorized officers on the day and year first above written. In presence of: r VILLAGE OF CHANHASSEN By C ,;� Mayor Attest Clerk -Administrator STEINER & KOPPELMAN, INC. By and -7- N STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ss COUNTY OF CARVER ) Y r . On this Z- day of 1971, before me , a Notary Public within and for said county, personally appeared Eugene A. Coulter and Adolph Tessness, to me personally known, who, being each by me duly sworn, did say that they are, respectively, the Mayor and Village Clerk of the Village of Chanhassen, the municipal corporation named in the foregoing instrument, and that the seal affixed to said instrument is the corporate seal of said corporation, and that said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of said corporation by authority of its Village Council and said Eugene A. Coulter and Adolph Tessness acknowledged said instrument to be the free act ad -de of said corporation. Xuq Russell H. Larson, Notary Public Carver County, Minnesota My commission expires June 12, 1975 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ss COUNTY OF ) On this day of , 1971, before me, a notary public within and for said county personally appeared V. 111, and to me personally known, who, being each by me duly sworn did say that they are repsectively the President and the of Steiner & Koppelman, Inc. , the corporation named in the fore- going instrument, and that the seal affixed to said instrument is the corporate seal of said corporation, and that said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of said corporation by authority of its Board of Directors and said and acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said corporation. Notary Plublic Viam M. W16HTMAN lintzry Public, ,Hennepin County, Minn. My Commission Expires Aug. 4, 1976. PUBLIC HEARING - BLUFF CREEK HIGHLANDS 2ND ADDITION - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT - August 18, 1971 - 7:30 P.M. The Planning Commission and the Village Council of Chanhassen met on August 18, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. for a joint Public Hearing on the above. Council Members present: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff and Neils. Planning Commission Members present: John Neveaux, Arnold Ryba, Dan. Herbst, Ward Passe and Nick Waritz. Interested persons present: Maynard Happe, Mr. & Mrs. John Malakowsky, Susan Pedersen, Rick Lang, Jim Orr, Mr. & Mrs. Willard Johnson and Mrs. Ida Johnson. The Administrator read the official notice of the Public Hearing. The Village Engineer gave the engineering report on the preliminary plat. Rick Lang, representing Steiner & Koppelman, explained the proposed plat. Concern was expressed by Mr. Happe and Mr. Malakowsky about people parking and walking to Outlot B which is represented as a possible park site. Councilman Klingelhutz arrived. No other objections were voiced. A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Neils to close the Public Hearing on rezoning. The following voted in favor the Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Neils. No negative votes. Motion carried. A motion was made by Nick Waritz and seconded by Ward Passe to close the Public Hearing for the preliminary plat. Motion unanimously approved. The Village Council will make their final decision at the August 30, 1971, Council Meeting. --------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES - August 16, 1971 The Chanhassen Village Council opened its meeting on August 16, 1971, at 8:15 p.m., with the Pledge to the Flag. The following members were present: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, and i Neils. i i CHANHASSEN VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES - August 30, 1971 -2- BLUFF CREEK HIGHLANDS 2ND ADDITION: John Neveaux, Chairman of the Planning Commission, gave the Planning Commission's reco- mendations. Paul Steiner stated that he would not give Outlot A to the Village free of charge. He stated he would agree to some specific terms such as, 1/3 down and two equal payments of the balance or four payments of $500.00 each plus 5% interest. Sally deLancey stated, as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission, that they did not plan to spend any money at this time for this Outlot. A motion was made by Councilman Wolf and seconded by Councilman Bennyhoff to accept the preliminary plat of Bluff Creek Highlands 2nd Addition and authorize the Village to enter into an agreement to purchase Outlot A in four, $500.00 payments with 5% interest on the unpaid balance. The following voted in favor thereof: Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz and Wolf. Mayor Coulter and Councilman Neils voted no. Motion carried. Councilman Neils explained that she voted no because Outlot A, in her opinion is unbuildable land. Mayor Coulter stated that he voted no because he felt that there should have been a motion on each question. Councilman Klingelhutz stated that the reason he voted yes was, once the variance had been granted to -ordinance #45, with -the understanding that we would purchase this 6 acre tract of land, we were obligated to purchase this lot at this time. PROJECT 71-4 (DORN): Bids for this project were opened at 2:00 p.m., August 26, 1971. Correct bid tabulations as submitted by the Engineer were as follows: ALTERNATE ALTERNATE NAME BASE BID PVC ABS G.L. Contracting, Inc. 57,000.00 56,780.00 56,780.00 Barbarossa & Sons, Inc. 58,593.00 No Bid No Bid Johnson Bros. Const., Inc. 64,597.00 64,507.00 64,417.00 Krohn Drainage Co., Inc. 71,320.00 No Bid No Bid Don Anderson Company, Inc. 72,110.75 No Bid No Bid Erwin Montgomery Constr. 78,979.50 78,912.00 No Bid Axel Newman Co. 98,800.00 No Bid No Bid A motion was made by Councilman Bennyhoff and seconded by Councilman Klingelhutz to accept the low.bid of $56,780.00 from G. & L. Contracting, Inc., of Hopkins, subject to a letter of approval from the PCA. The following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Coulter, Councilmen Bennyhoff, Klingelhutz, Neils and Wolf. No negative '.:. votes. Motion carried. E ATTACHED NOTICE SENT AUGUST 3, 1971 TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: James E. Pederson 6819 Auto Club Road Bloomington, Minn. 55431 Steiner & Koppelman Rt. 4, Box 44 Wayzata, Minnesota John Malakowsky Rt. 1 Chaska, Minnesota Esther Teich Rt. 1 Chaska, Minnesota Maynard Happe 319 E. Shakopee Ave. Shakopee, Minn. Harold Hess Rt. 1 Chaska, Minnesota George B. Burshek Rt. 1 Chaska, Minnesota VILLAGE OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT BLUFF CREEK HIGHLANDS SECOND ADDITION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Village Council of the Village of Chanhassen, Minnesota will meet on Monday, the 16th day of August, 1971, at 7:30 p.m., in the Village Hall in said Village for the purpose of holding a public hearing on proposed rezoning in the Village as follows: 1. To rezone the following described land from a Industrial District to a Residence District "A" as defined in Chanhassen Township Ordinance No. 1, as amended: Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN That the Planning Commission will meet at the same time and place for the purpose of holding a public hearing on a proposed preliminary plat known as "Bluff Creek Highlands 2nd Addition", dated June 28, 1971, and involving the above described tract of land. Said Council and Planning Commission public hearings shall be consolidated as one hearing. A plan showing said proposed preliminary plat and proposed rezoning is available for inspection at the Village Hall. All persons interested may appear and be heard at said time and place. Dated: August 2, 1971 BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL i �Clegk dministrator EXTRACT FROM MINUTES SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 24, 1971 BLUFF CREEK HIGHLANDS SECOND ADDITION: The public hearing held August 16, 1971, was discussed. Don Berg's letter of June 1971 was read. John Neveaux stated the Village Engineers initial report and report of Don Berg were not in conflict. A motion was made by John Neveaux and seconded by Nick Waritz that the Planning Commission recommend the Council accept the preliminary plat of Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition bearing in mind specifically the Village Engineers report of August 16 and the Council refer to the minutes of the August 16 public hearing and that the Council enter into an agreement with Mr. Steiner regarding the requirements of Outlot A purchase and/or dedication of Outlot A by the developer. The following votes were cast: John Neveaux, Ward Passe, Nick Waritz, and Dan Herbst voted in favor. Tom Gabbert voted no. Tom Gabbert was not at the public hearing. He feels his opinion is already known and cannot vote for this plan. Jean Nleuwissen Secretary V\A.- co Ll &I teiner oppelomPaEn INC. December 26, 1973 Village of Chanhassen 7610 Laredo Drive P. 0. Box 147 Chanhassen, Minn. 55317 c/o Lloyd G. Schnelle Dear Lloyd: PAUL N. STEINER, PRES. BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS OF PARK VALLEY ,`�unterzd molls 473-3330 Enclosed is our check for $194.00, which is from your billing less $65.00 that seems to me is the responsibility of the Village of Chanhassen, that is Russell Larson's bill dated January 24, 1972 (examine title to Outlot A Bluff Creek Highlands, for park acquisition and furnish detail opinion thereon) which is definitely the Village's obligation, as they stipulated to me that they wanted to buy Outlot A for park purposes. This agreement was never put in to effect and about one year ago the Village notified me that they were no longer interested in Outlot A for park purposes. This puts me in a very awkward position, because now access to this land is very difficult. I would like to propose to divide the land in such a way as to join it on to existing lots that butt up to this property and with your permission would like to develop this scheme further and present it to the council at a later date. Yours truly, Paul N. Steiner PNS/vmw P. S. This is our first billing ever of these expenses. GENERAL CONTRACTORS 0 LAND DEVELOPERS 0 CONSULTATION • DESIGN MEMO VILLAGE 7610 LAREDO DRIVE • P. O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 • (612) 474-8885 December 21, 1973 Mr. Paul Steiner 18326 Minnetonka Blvd. Wayzata, MN Re: My letter of December 19, 1973 Your phone call of December 21, 1973 Dear Mr. Steiner: In reference to the above, I am inclosing a copy of each of the bills that the Village charged against the Bluff Creek Highlands 2nd Addition. Thank you for your fine response on this matter. LGS/hh Enclosure: Copy of bills per. Yours truly, Lloyd G. Schnelle Village Administrator 9.Cd0 PU31-!SHED BY SUUURBAN 6NEWS'J�APSRS, INC. ^ 'r1' .i.l.c l,_,I' O.L 1�i1GaL1-LG uv�: a" _ 4'7 55 j i i riJLSJ ilT1GO:J U}.,�JT fO7iiJ i 07 ihil IiVOiCO Wit.l your rOrniYiinc0 i0 OSSWO �tGr07 t70Gii YO /GUT OCCOUCi. I r Or or 5c•.70Te ;h3 Month of trio North —No Diac0urt r y= ,, 1 y �_r1r ^v"vj l V fl� i:vai 7 i vT: n� is Lli i:a2 r1 V i.$i.&s 2aiCi aGG s i !Z-TSS--Li H. LARSOlV ATTORNEY AT LAW 1g0o FIRST NATIONAL BANK )3vxLDING MINNEAPOLXS, MINNESOTA 55402 TELEPHo E 335-0565 Februa-v 14 19 72 Village of Chanhassen. Chanhassen., Minnesota 55317 Page 2 TO PROFEESSiONAL SERVICES RENDERED EISSE'S BLUFF CREEK' 1/3/72 Review preliminary plat and submit report to Planning Commission and Council. $ 35.00 1/11/72 Attend public hearing. 25.00 $ 60.00 BLUFF CREEK HIGHLANDS 2nd ADDITION % 1/24/72 Examine title to Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands Addition for proposed plat of Bluff Creek Highlands 2nd Addition; review underlying legal descriptions of entire Addition, !' including examination of all available surveys and maps and furnish detailed title opinion. $ 65.00 1/28/72 Correspondence with County Surveyor regarding lot dimensions re Outlot A and correspondence with Mr. Tessness regarding same. 15.00 1/31/72 Correspondence with Register of Deeds regarding abstract entries and secure copy of'deed for purpose of checking description against maps. 15.00 2/8/72 Comparison of description in plat of Bluff Creek Highlands with description in deeds and correspondence with County Surveyor regarding same. 15.00 $110.00 PRO-ECT 71-7 , LAKEVIEW HILLS SUB -TRUNK li 1/6/72 Examine title records in office of Register of Deeds and Registrar of Titles at Chaska for determination of owners and lien holders c easemented areas. $ 85.00 4 .IZuSSEz,L H. LARSON ATTO-RNEY AT LAw 1000 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BTJILDING MINNEAP0LXS, M.INNBSOTA 55402 Village of Chanhassen Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 'rO IROFc5StONAL SERVICES RENDERED PARK PROTECTS TELEPT-102iE 335-9565 February 14 i9 72 Page 3 1/12/72 Examination of titles to Lots 2 and 3, Block 2, Minnewashta Heights, and preparation of detailed title opinion thereon. $ 75.00 1/12/72 Conference with Carver County Examiner of Titles regarding tax title to Minnewashta Heights lots and covenants and restricti 00 1/24/72 Examine title to Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands, for park ; acquisition and furnish detailed opinion thereon. 65.00 1/26/72 Secure certified copy of Phase II deed for a e nn project; preparation of attorney's certificate of title for State and Federal agencies; preparation of billing data information; submit request for reimbursement to State? Planning Agency; 85.00 2/l/72 Correspondence with Carver County Examiner of Titles and Mr. Tessness regarding tax title problem on Minne- washta Heights lots. __15_00 ' Y� $265.00 Expense: Registered Property Abstracts covering Lots 2 and 3, Block 2, Minnewashta Heights $22.50 Certified copy of Phase II, Lake Ann deed 1.50 24.00 $289.00 PRO -ECT 71-1 , NORTH SERVICE AREA 1/12/72 Attend public hearing regarding initiation of project. $ 75.00 2/7/72 Attend continued public hearing on initiation of project. _40.00 �, $115.00 I MANN"ESOTA 55�s02 of Chan"nassen TA"nneso'e, 55317 Z�N*D GEINI]RAL T Lxz I"a o x;_z, 311'.�;5 - IDII;Cii.5 October I I % 9 __lL 9/1 3/7'l ;-,zlL+Lend Council ineethica 9/15/71 Corresporidence conceming census wit.1-1 Burez-:iu of Census, prepair "on f Village C'Ierk's Certificate, C., a Ll O Proparatiorl Of miap. 9/20/71 Attanad Council mee"Ling. 9/27/7 1 PLttend Council meetin(j. 10/6/71 Repw rt to 0 ounci' on Twin 11JUs area zQ- ing viOldt' Ons - r.m I 10 EXPenSe.' MF,.jlj_r,g e_xpense - census Photocopying F 71 PAR AND, RECIZEAT'JON, I zl_ /7 -Hon of dc:,;:ed - Barik to Vil"age, for Pla�,:,?e 2 of L a k e I �: ri. r, Park and preparation o.f BanIk's recelpL 0. payme-rlt; review State aPPr0val far acquiI s"ti011 Of Tzll-iase 2 and correspo-ndence and conference witli-A 'r'irst 'National Bank of Minneapo's. BI..*(T'-T (DRIE-EK HIGHI'AINDS 2nd ADDITION - a -, . ol, dovelop-mon-I colltrdc.'. PC - — — — — — — — — — — — — — — DAT"_�L $ 7%5.00 35.00 2,5. 00 50.00 20 00 $205.00 2.50 2 40 $ 2 0 9 3, 02 $ 7500 VILLAG3✓ 7610 LAREDO DRIVE • P. O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 • (612) 474-8885 December 21, 1973 Mr. Paul Steiner. 18326 Minnetonka Blvd. Wayzata, MN Re: My letter of December 19, 1973 Your phone call of December 21, 1973 Dear Mr. Steiner: In reference to the above, I am inclosing a copy of each of the bills that the Village charged against the Bluff Creek Highlands 2nd Addition. Thank you for your fine response on this matter. LGS/hh Enclosure: Copy of bills wn Yours truly, Lloyd G. Schnelle Village Administrator 7S10 LA -,'ZOO DRIVE 0 P. O. SOX 147 © CHANHASSEN, MINNESO to 55317 December 19, 1973 Mr. Paul Steiner 18326 Minnetonka Blvd. Wayzata, MN Dear Mr. Steiner: o (612) 474-3-USS It has been brought to my attention by our accounting department that you have an outstanding account with the Village of Chanhassen in the amount of $259.00. This bill was incurred when you were developing Bluff Creek. The Village ordinance states that the developer will absorb all of the costs involving Village Administrative and Profes- sional costs that are incurred by the Village when reviewing the developers plans. Consequently, it is request that you take immediate steps to remit the Village for the above amount of money. if this deliquent amount is not satisfied within fifteen(15) days, the Village -will take appropriate action to collect the above amount of money. Tt is suggested that if you have any questions about this bill that you come and see me. 'Sincerely �.yours', :� ... hloyd 'G. Schnelle Village Administrator LGS/hh - SCHOELL &. MAOSON, iNc. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS WILLIAM D. SCHOELL CARLISLE MADSON PHONE 938-7601 • 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 July 3, 1973 Mr. Jerry Schlenk, Clerk P. 0. Box 147 Chanhassen, Minn. 55317 Subject: Bluff Creek Highlands, Second Addn. Dear Jerry: We have checked out the road construction on the above subdivision and find that it is satisfactory. We recommend that the escrowed money, $1,000.00, be remitted to Paul Steiner. WDSchoell:sd cc: Mr. Paul Steiner Very truly yours, SCHOELL & MADSON, INC. JULrs73 Receiv ' ui"Aae op CHAN c' •y'aj�!'- March 31 1973 Mr. Paul Steiner Steiner & Koppelman Inc. 18326 Minnetonka Blvd. Wayzata, MN SUBJECT: BLUFF CREEK HIGHLANDS _ ' LO' �. Dear Mr. Steiner: Attached is a section f_. the F --ua- 19, 1973 Village Council miknutes which relate to ;.he punch a 66 Outlot A in Bluff Creek Hight2tands . As you note, the motion r�F.inds a action that the Council took on August 30, -because �,o>> ',ave been unable to produce a marketable tifyquestions o that property. If there are concerning the action taken at t%e February 19, 1973 meeting, contact me at4114-8885. Sincerely yours, Adolph Tessness Clerk -Administrator AT:ks Attachment M E M B E R FIRST NATIONAL BANK -OF HOPKINS 16 NINTH AVENUE NORTH • HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 • 612-935-4461 December 29, 1972 Kay Klingelhutz VILLAGE OF CHANHASSEN 7610 Laredo Drive, Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Re: Steiner & Koppelman Certificate of Deposit Dear Ms. Klingelhutz: Enclosed is the renewed certificate of deposit for $1,000.00 which will be due July 2, 1973. Very �truly yours, W. F. Maser Vice President kb Enc. �%,& - 4 Ted JAN IRECEIVED YIL"ax of �iN�+ANHA�C� �. MIN& .-1 6EAREASSEN 7610 LAREDO DRIVE • P. O. BOX 147 e CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 e (612) 474-8885 December 27, 1972 RE: Steiner & Koppelman Certificate of Deposit First Natl, Bank of Hopkins 16th Ninth Ave. North Hopkins, Minnesota Dear Mr. Jude, Enclosed is the certificate of Deposit which was due 9-18-72. The Village has endorsed this check and requests that it be renewed until July 1, 1973 for the same amount, and return it to: Village of Chanhassen Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Attn: Kay Klingelhutz Sincerely ' Kay Klingelhutz Priaposat Page No. of Pages ii PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO PHONE DATE STREET JOB NAME CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE JOB LOCATION C - ARCHITECT DATE OF PLANS We hereby submit specifications and estimates for: a 7t 1�.1.1: X;_ 1.1to be propoxcd by othcws. K. �. 1� I JOB PHONE P Frtapast hereby to furnish material and labor - complete in accordance with above specifications, for the. sum of: _ _ =. dollars ($ )• Payment to be made as follows: F manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from above specifica- Authorized tions involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an Signature extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents Note: This proposal may be or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire, tornado and other necessary insurance. Our workers are fully covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance. withdrawn by us if not accepted within --_-. _ _ _ _ ___ _ - — days. ?­A��rrrptanrr Lit thapaBMI —The above specifications prices, and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized r Signature - - - - to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. � Date of Acceptance: _ -- _ Signature — FORM 11.•T COPYRIOW 1960 — NEW ENGLAND SUSINESS SERVICE, INC., TOWNSEND. MASS. R.USSELL H. LARSON ATTORNEY AT LAw 1900 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 February 8, 1972 Mr. Carlisle ; adson Schoell & Iv.adson, Inc. 50 Ninth,'venue 6outh Hopkins, iinnesota 55343 Re: Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands.. Carver County, �finraesota Dear Tv r. Yladson: TELEPHONE 335-0565 Reference is .rade to the lasr paragraph of your letter of January 27, 1972, regarding the above property, The Dlat on bile most certainly does show the closing course of the des- cription in the second paragraph as being 89 feet from the point of beginning, and then recites a call of 80 feet tc the point of lie"ginning. I went back into the records on file in the Register of Deeds' office to examine cne conveyance which described this exception. This conveyance .vas a deed on March L5, 1967 , from Rose F'esse to Parold F. T-Tesse, which described the closing course as being 80 feet from the point of beginning. A copy of this deed is attached for your file and review. It appears, therefore, that the description used on the plat as filed is in error. Strange as it may seem, the plat of Bluff Creek Highlands which I have been using shmvs the closing course to be 80 feet which agrees with the description in the deed describing the exceptio_ . I will leave it to you to decide whether any of tris is of serious consequence. 'dery truly "' ours, Russell H. Larson Chanhassen Village Attorney RHL: b cc Adolph Tessness RussELL H. LARSON ATTORNEY AT LAW 1900 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 TELEPHONE 335-9565 January 28, 1972 Mr. Adolph Tessness , Clerk -Administrator Village of Chanhassen Box 147 Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Re: Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands, Carver County, Minnesota Dear Adolph. Enclosed please find a copy of the letter from Carlisle Madson, Carver County Surveyor, to me under date of January 27 regarding Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands. Also attached is a copy of my reply to him. Please arrange to have copies of these letters furnished to the Council and Planning Commission. It is indeed unfortunate that we were not furnished with a copy of the proposed preliminary plat showing the accurate measurements of the lot lines questioned in my Item 9 of the title opinion. With regard to the last paragraph of Mr. Madson's letter discussing the southerly line of Outlot A, I have a hunch that the closing course described as being 89 feet from the point of beginning is an abstracting error. The only way that this can be verified is by examining the actual document on file in the Register of Deeds office to compare that document with the abstract entry. I am asking Paul Steiner to furnish me with the necessary information from the abstract in order that I can make an examination of the Register of Deeds' records. uy tru y ou ssell / H. Larson Chanhassen Village Attorney RHL:b RITSSELL H. LARSON ATTORNEY AT LAW 1900 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 January 28, 1972 Mr. Carlisle t4 adson Schoell & Madson 50 Winth Avenue South Hookins , Mlinnesota 55343 Re: Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands, Carver County Winnesota Dear h.r. Ivradson: Thank you for your letter of January 27th concerning the above property. It is indeed unfortunate that the developer did not furnish me with the correct dimensions of the Lots 3 and 4 which were the subject of my comments in Item 9 of _ny title opinion. With regard to the last paragraph of your letter of January 27th when you discussed the most southerly line of Qutlot A, it is my hunch that the closing course tieing described as being 89 xeet from the point of be- ginning may be an aostracting error. Px I no longer have Lie abstract in my possession, I have requested Paul Steiner to furnish rre with the inn ormation sho..-:, in the abstract so I can compare it with the recorded docu gent in the Register of Reeds' office. Very truly yours, Russell H. Larson Chanhassen Village attorney RHL: b cc Adolph Tessness TELEPHONE 335-9565 COUNT" O,� .FS, aVER CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318 OFFICE OF COUNTY SURVEYOR PHONE 448.3435 EXT. 54 January 27, 1972 Mr. Russell H. Larson, Attorney for the Village of Chanhassen 1900 First National Bank Building Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Subject: Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands, Carver County, Minnesota. Dear Mr. Larson: I am in full agreement with all your comments about the subject property contained in your letter to the Chanhassen Council, dated January 24, 1972? with the exception of Item No. 9. Subdivisions a, b and c of Item No. 9 have been revised on my copy of the final plat of Bluff Creek Highlands 2nd Addition to conform exactly with the underlying plat of Bluff Creek Highlands. The final copy I refer to is a copy submitted to me for checking purposes prior to the printing of the final hard shells. No doubt my copy is considerably different than the preliminary plat you used for reference in your report. There is one point I discovered in my perusal of the subject property which bothers me. It is the exception along the most southerly line of Outlet A as.described in the second paragraph of the dedication description. The closing course in this description is described as being 89 feet from the point of beginning and then recites a call of 80 feet to the point of beginning. The drawing shows the measurement to be 80 feet. I do not know what the solution to this sort of conflict is now; but, it surely points up the fact that Knutson's advise to Steiner that he register title and boundaries was well founded and should have been heeded. Very truly yours, / ar1isleMadson, Carver County Surveyor CM:bk R.USSELL H. LARSON ATTORNEY AT LAw 19oo FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 January 24, 1972 Village Council Village of Chanhassen Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Re: Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands, Carver County, Minnesota Dear Council Members, TELEPHONE 335 -9565 Reference is made to the proposed final plat of Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition, and the contemplated purchase of Outlot A of Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition, said Second Addition being a proposed plat of Outlot A of Bluff Creek Highlands .Addition. As a part of the review of this proposed plat and the acquisition of Outlot A of the Second Addition, I have examined the title to Outlot A of Bluff Creek Highlands as of September 20, 1971, at 1 p.m. , based on the abstract of title. From such examination, I conclude that Outlot A of Bluff Creek High- lands was owned as of that date in fee simple by Steiner & Koppelman, Inc. , a Minnesota corporation, subject to the following: 1. Rights, if any, of parties in possession other than the said owner. 2. Mechanic's lien rights, if any, for recent improvements upon said premises or property connected therewith. 3. Public zoning or building ordinances and regulations. 4. Taxes for 1972 would now be due. 5. Ordinances relating to subdividing. Village Council -2- January 24, 1972 6. Book 33 of Deeds, page 402 (abstract entry #41) , sets out a power line easement to Northern States Power Company which is not defined as to width or location. The document on record grants "an easement for transmission of electric energy over and across all that part of Government Lot 4, Section 36, Township 116, Range 23, lying northerly of Minnesota Trunk Highway 51 as now located. If a power line actually exists over any part of Government Lot No. 4 which is included in the proposed plat, the location of any such line should be shown. If no such line exists, Northern States Power Company should be prevailed upon to relinquish its easement over that part of Govern- ment Lot 4 included within the plat. 7. Book 57 of Deeds, page 558 (abstract entry #47) , shows a telephone line easement one rod wide, but indefinitely located, granted to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. The language of the easement grants and conveys a right-of-way and easement upon, over and under a strip of land one rod wide across the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Township 116, Range 23. My comments regarding the power line easement at #6 above apply as well to this easement. 8. There should be quit claim deeds of Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands, from Oscar Forslin and spouse, if any, First Federal Savings and Loan Associa- tion of Minneapolis, and John I. Malakowsky and Elaine Z. Malakowsky, husband and wife, to Steiner & Koppelman, Inc. , because the description of the deed to Forslin in Book 62 of Deeds at page 239 (entry #43) and the description in the plat as to which First Federal is recited to be the owner and the Malakowskys as contract purchasers may encroach on Outlot A, Bluff Creek Highlands. The description of said deed and the description in the plat approximates the boundary lines of Lot 4, Block 2, Bluff Creek High- lands. I use the word "approximates" loosely. The description in the deed and Bluff Creek Highlands is as follows: That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 116, Range 23, described as follows: Commencing at a point 905.8 feet East and 573.3 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter, said point being situated in the West line of State Trunk Highway No. 101 (also known as the Shakopee and Chanhassen Wagon Road and as Vogelsberg Road); thence running North 87 degrees 08 minutes West a distance of 400 feet; thence South 2 degrees 52 minutes West a distance of 220 feet; thence South 87 degrees 31 minutes Village Council -3- January 24, 1972 East a distance of 374 feet, more or less to the said West line of State Trunk Highway No. 101; thence Northerly,,. -along said West line of State Trunk Highway No. 101, 220 feet more or less to the point of beginning. 9. Outlot A of Bluff Creek Highlands is being replatted into Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition. It appears, however, from the dimensions shown on the preliminary plat of Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition that parts of Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, of Bluff Creek Highlands may be included in the preliminary plat. Please note the following discrepancies: a. According to the plat of Bluff Creek Highlands, the Southwest corner of Lot 3, Block 2, is 157. 17 feet North of the Southeast corner of Lot 2, Block 2; but in the proposed plat, this distance is shown as 165 feet. b. In the existing plat of Bluff Creek Highands it is 360. 16 feet from the West line of Lot 3, Block 2, to the West line of Lot 4, Block 2; but in the preliminary plat of Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition, this distance is shown as 363 feet. C. In the existing plat of Bluff Creek Highlands, the South line of Lot 4, Block 2, is 370.27 feet long; but in the proposed plat, it is 368 feet long. As you know, consideration has been given by the Village to the purchase of proposed Outlot A of Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition. In view of the discrepancies as above noted in the dimensions of Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, which form the northern boundary of proposed Outlot A, I am of the opinion that the title to proposed Outlot A is not marketable at this time, and I recommend that the Village not enter into the proposed contract for deed for the acquisition of this property until such time as these discrepancies are corrected to our satisfaction. I am of the further opinion that until the above noted questions of description are resolved, the final plat of Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition not be approved. Village Council -4- January 24, 1972 I might point out that the questions of description were brought to the attention of Steiner & Koppelman, Inc. , in 1967 when apparently conside- ration was given to the registration of the title and judicial determination of the boundaries to what is now Bluff Creek Highlands. This action was never instituted, but it is apparent to me at this time that such a proceeding would be highly recommended in view of the problems in the descriptions of these lands. I am sending a copy of this letter and related information to Mr. Carlisle Madson of Schoell & Madson for his comments and opinion. The abstract of title together with a copy of this letter are also being forwarded to Mr. Steiner. \ Very truly yours Russell i'. Larson Chanhassen Village Attorney am cc Carlisle Madson Paul Steiner John Neveaux Council Members BOE-'ICH N SON .112 1�,71 atal,ner and 'ftFpBr0mm, ',no. 18524 Mlttnetonka Boulevard Deephaven "ata, Minnesota 55391 New Lddressi P.O. Box 2f She3wpse, kinnesota 55379 r .� C1 i � u r � ti V S • s—t...w.�+f+W+�..►w:�w�bµC= ;45 A232 RE: Compaoti on tests for Cut ••eeac off Stats 0 101 BORING NO. GROUND ELEV. DESCRIPTION OF ✓r MATERIAL BLOWS PER FOOT LOG OF BORINGS NOTES LOCATION OF BLOW COUNT THE BLOWS PER FOOT AT THE LOCATIONS INDICATED ARE BASED ON DRIVING A 2"O. D. SPLIT SPOON SAMPLER WITH A 140 LB. HAMMER HAV- ING A FREE FALL OF 30 INCHES. THE BLOW COLN'T ;S TAKEN !N UNDISTURBED SOIL BFLOW AN OPEN HOLE, THEREBY ELIMINATING SIDE FR;CTION ON THE DRIVE PIPE THE SOIL CLASSIFICATION IS BASED ON BOTH VISUAL CLASSIFICATION AND GRAIN PARTICLE SIZE ACCORDING TO THE US BUREAU OF SOILS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE AREA OF THE BORINGS IN RELATION TO THE WHOLE AREA IS VERY SMALL AND THE POSSIBLE VARIANCE IN SUB SUR- FACE COND:T'O%S. WE DO NOT WARRANT CONDITIONS BELOW THE DEPTH OF THE BORINGS OR THAT THE: LOGS SHOWN ARE TYPICAL OF THE EN- TIRE SITE, BOE-JOHNSON SOIL SURVEYS 80X 255 SHAKOPEE MINNESOTA U.S. BUREAU OF SOILS CLASSIFICATION O 100 'o TO ,O � -� /\7( — 60 o\° �O CLAY O 50 209�� a SANDY ��. `SILTY 40 O CLAY CL AY - 30 \60) \SANDY i CLAY LOAM SILTY CLAY LOAM CLAY LOAM 20 O I \ / -SILTYIO O SANDY! - - o\ �L� M © VLOAM /\L/ M' SAND 0 O 00 A,O 00 00 00 % SILT PARTICLE SIZE DIAMETER OF U. S. STANDARD CLASSIFICATION PARTICLES SIEVE SIZE BOULDERS GRAVEL SAND SILT CLAY 4 INCHES 8k LARGER 2 MILLIMETERS TO 4" LARGER THAN #10 0.074 TO 2 0 MILLIMETERS #10 TO # 200 0.005 TO 0.074 MILLIMETERS (CANNOT BE SEPARATED SMALLER THAN 0.005 MM. BY SIEVING) COARSE SAND -ki10 TO *30 SIEVE MEDIUM SAND #30 TO #70 SIEVE FINE SAND #70 TO 4140 SIEVE VERY FINE SAND # 140 TO #200 SIEVE C 6 ,t P..".A- T k i TCS S I c -- " _- iv _ "I I -Y , kl lb .I K 3�5T t- I S �1 -- 1 -42� - - 130C.1N6 z 1 —.4e G .B, & -B- y e C C 0 vJ Cuwdu ca"l ::ItA -l W_ oAr" /= /4<- �2E`P- vCcCu,,� l3.Cur�ha 5AAo i C 4.0A" ,Tu- PLALI�- TCsi'S 'TCST Dfg`f OE,VS,'ry Liss / Co. Fr. MOI%Turt.C, C.ow'(� NT Mon, CIli S IT Y. of Ps 60 me CT® R. 91• a D2. tv7.0 116 !T T MS'CS Mhr�,C; \ F-uo-r %C.LDW SL'LF-\CCr ®r- G/tOVIU0, i 140 0 j 1200. MODIFIED PROCTOR CURVE f� M�%,,- 11GSP. w SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS WILLIAM D. SCHOELL CARLISLE MADSON PHONE 938-7601 • 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 January 14, 1972 Mr. Adolph Tessness, Clerk -Administrator Village of Chanhassen P. 0. Box 147 Chanhassen, Minn. 55318 Subject: Further Compaction Tests on Roadway, Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addn. Dear Mr. Tessness: We have received additional compaction and density tests taken on the new grade for the fill area in the roadway of the above sub- division indicating similar densities and penetration resistance to those determined in November by Boe-Johnson, soil surveyors. Copies are attached. Since the tests now include the areas we consider most likely to show any slippage, if it occurs, and since the tests show a fairly uniform compaction, we believe a bond in the amount of $1,000 for the period terminating July 1, 1973 (which will include the effect of two winters' possible subsidence) should be satis- factory. Very truly yours, VILLAGE ENGINEER WDSchoell:sd cc: Mr. Russell Larson, Village Attorney BOE-JON NSON January 4, 1972 Mre Mlliam A. Schoell P.E. Scho el l & Mad son Ineo 50 Ninth Avenue South Hopkins, Minnesota 5534; New Address; P.O. Box 255 Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Soil Surveys v Pee-0,D 0* PHONE: 800 9208 445 — 3282 RE; Compaction Tests on Roadway, Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition Dear Sirs F'l Attached Is a revised drawing of the report that we made on November 11 s 1971• It shows more clearly the location of our testae On December 31 , 1971 we made one more boring with standard split spoon penetration tests at a point 50 feet east of density test D2o Fifteen feet east of our second boring we todk a thin wall tube sample in undisturbed soil at a depth of 3 feete The dry density of this sample was determined and an unconfined compression test was made on the sampleio The borings and the unconfined compression test indicate that the allowable soil bearing value in the fill is 39000 pounds per square food. The frost i.s down only about one fooVo Sincerely$ William Ao Boo PeE. oc Steiner and Koppelman C TC.Sr. 5TL INC e- iC VP(jCt- e••t ArJ 1 10 f3ty 1D1 p 3 I i �7AprsC A j 21 S� s• a r c (-AI-1 Z u A" 32 Io' S ►,I— P LAC. %�' -bC Wc- IT`t TC S.TS -T C ST 100 e •a, S. t t 1-1 L+Ssf cu. FT• M 6 I ST u (LC- C-r,NTcNr M o'q . P f 4 C Ta fL '/o O F p (3 D- pRo CToe— Z) it re D 1 ! / 0S• o 4.q '/o /rG .5 9 G .o•/0 11-16•-71 , D2 lo7.0 ` I!- 8 f'o Il-io-7/ i M ArooT %C.LoW SU tvAC-G Or- GrLuerNp ran,) 1rlC�tl�.ca� 1/7 a D3 C- 51: DIAH. TWO W ALC, c CA 5 A&A e i. G, r) A--j Df.QSlr%ju IZC).a (>04j&joj 2 1 A ner PAUL N. STEINER, PRES. O p p e I !1 !■ a n INC. BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS OF OF DEEPHAVEN PARK VALLEYuntersrt -11Rxtalls COUNTY18 ROAD 5 ROUTE 3, WAYZATA, MINNESOTA December 29, 1971 Clerk Administrator Village of Chanhassen Chanhassen, Minn. Dear Adolph Tesness: I am enclosing the notice of certificate of deposit due. Will you mail the certificate to First National Bank of Hopkins, Hopkins, Minn, 55343 to the attention of Bruce Watson adn they will renew it for 90 days. I would also like to appear before the council on the second meeting in January to discuss a variance in regard to placing "official monuments" on the boundaries of Bluff Creek Highlands II. Please let me know of time and date. Yours truly, �&'57t Paul N. Steiner PS/vw GENERAL CONTRACTORS 0 LAND DEVELOPERS 0 CONSULTATION • DESIGN M - SCHOELL & MADISON, INC. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS WILLIAM 0. SCHOELL CARLISLE MADSON PHONE JJIJ1WIZiJfNJ1bgr 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH - HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 938.7601 December 14, 1971 Steiner and Koppelman, Inc. 18324- Minnetonka Blvd. Wayzata, Minn. 55391 Subject: Compaction Tests on Roadway, Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition Gentlemen: We have reviewed the density tests made by Boe-Johnson on the above roadway fill on November loth. The test report does not identify the existing grade at the point where each test was made --shoulder, side slope, etc. other than to indicate that the test was made at a point l' below existing grade. From the original contours supplied with your prelimin- ary plat, it would appear that the fill depth is greatest at a point about 50' east of the point where density test D2 was made. We suggest that rather than try to obtain further density tests in the now -frozen ground, a bond in sufficient amount to restore the pavement in any area {where subsidence might occur would allow you to proceed further with the subdivision development. We recommend an amount of $2,000.00, to be re- tained by the Village of Chanhassen for a period of two years. Very truly yours, VILLAGE ENGINEER WDSchoell:sd cc: Mr. Adolph Tessness, Administrator Mr. Russell Larson, Village Attorney December 2, 1971 Mr. Tom Anderle Minnesota Department of Highways 2055 North Lilac Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota REs Bl�reek Highlands 2nd Additions Dear Sir; The preliminary plat for Bluff Creek Highlands 2nd Addition was approved bs, the village Council on August 30, 1971. sincerely, Adolph Tessness Clerk -Administrator AT; fc enc. COUNTY OF (CARVER CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318 OFFICE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY ENGINEER OFFICE TEL: 448-3436 EXT. 29 Lc a r "" . . o.k. or „r)t, ,...,.' e°;, of—)n .''n'erJ_<< 17n,t?7- fa 1)f pa ruujei¢1.INb . i3 C. D. GIBSON County lUghway Engineer Al. P. MpliSS Accountant 1st DISTRICT R. O. LYMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 3rd DISTRICT H. C. SMITH 2nd DISTRICT J. F. NEATON 5th DISTRICT E. P. SCHNEIDER 4`.h DISTRICT M. J. ANDERSON Chairman WILLIAM D. SCHOELL CARLISLE MADSON SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS PHONE /J#IftJJ`k*g• 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 938.7601 September 20, 1971 Mr. Adolph Tessness, Clerk -Administrator P. 0. Box 147 Chanhassen, Minn. 55317 Subject: Bluff Creek Highlands, SecondAddition Dear Mr. Tessness: I have inspected the bids Mr. Steiner has for the grading, grav- elling and bituminous surfacing on the above tract, as well as the specifications, and recommend that construction bonds be set for the work in the following amounts: Grading, Tree Removal and Gravel Work (Bid, $2,150 + 15%) $2,475 Bituminous Work (Bid, $2,300 + 15%) 2,645 Recommended Total Bond $5,120 Very truly yours, SCHOELL A MADSON, INC. WDSchoell:sd cc: Mr. Russell Larson, Village Attorney Frank Nadlec Construction Rt.1 Carver, Minnesota 55315 Phone 448-3466 PROPOSAL BMITTED TO PHONE DATE C% 7 STREET JOB NAME CITY, STATE AND ZIP JOB LOC r 40 r �— /U ARCHITECT DATE OF PLANS JOB PHONE We hereby submit specifications and estimates for: / 9 , i Y4 7 � �P PropoliP hereby to furnish material and labor — complete in accordance with above specifications, for the sum of: C ',0 • ) CD o0 dollars ($ . /5 0,00 —�a� Pa ent to be :��ows: ll �t l t' All material is guaranteed to be' s specified. All work to be completed in a w. - ^ anlike 1 manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from above specifica- Authorized tions involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders. and will become an Signature extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents Note: This proposal may be or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire, tornado and other necessary insurance. Our workers are fully covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance. withdrawn by us if not accepted within _ D days. Arrrptunre of 11rnpas1l The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do thel work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. Date of Acceptance: Signature Signature / �� �� ��"cz' , rAUL W STEINER, FRES• eine .. 40Y O p p e 6 man Mc. BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS OF r OF DEEPHAVEN PARK VALLEY' • 7yA- �i y /•!, ,l Somerset walls a .'�I,01 \ ti; } ��n. -d ( �:",, y a 'y;} i i��'�y� tT �.�YY' i,,�il j a 9: f .. ®'--r"• '�.7's" .�". ��"""'�",�.cTes--r_�°,�...... hiiar ".. tr.i�\e...�-'1.H - .i h __'AA�Is� rt }•t-�hk 1 i[ f — t _ '}{emu KY.•i .: fir September 8, 1971 Please give tree a figure in writing to (1) do the grading to a sub -base grade of 10" below f.iniah elevation. (2) cut up all trees in cut and fill areas to fire place length, "301i and stack where designated by, owner. (3) remove alL branches, stumps and other waste material or chop up and dispose of in fill area out of road way.. (4) cul-de-sac will have a net 40' radius with a 5r berm on slopes. (5) road to meet approval of Chanhassen village Engineer, Scheell & Aladsen, 938-7601. (6) bids due September 10th by 3:30 p.m. (7) grading completed by September 25th, 1971. - (8)- alternate on 5" class 4, 311 class 5, 2" black top mat completed 1�y October 15r 1571. :A GENERAL CONTRACTORS s LAND DEVELOPERS s CONSULTATION • DESIGN WI I_IAM D. SCHOFLI CAR IRI F M Planning Commission Village of Chanhassen Gentlemen: SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS _ IWPMA4 , 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH - HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 938.7601 August ,16, 1971 Subject: Review of Preliminary Plat of Bluff Creek High- lands Second Addition We have reviewed the preliminary plat and road profile submitted by Steiner & Koppelman, Inc., revised as of July 15, 1971. The plat includes four building lots and Outlot A, the latter contain- ing 261,700 Sq. Ft. of steeply sloping area, including the drainage draw lead- ing down from Highway 101 toward Bluff Creek. Cognizance is taken of the fact that tentative approval has been given by the Village Council to the creation of four lots, notwithstanding the absence of public sanitary sewer, each of about 29,500 to 33,000 Sq. Ft. in area. The proposed roadway will be about 175' long; it enters Highway 101 at a point which will give an entering motorist a sight distance of about.290' looking toward the northeast from which downhill -bound traffic approaches. We believe that it will be necessary to have the State Highway Department im- pose a 30-MPH speed limit on this stretch, so that entering traffic will have a minimum of six seconds to clear through the downhill lane. Drainage easements not less than 50' wide should be required in the thread of the gully leading from Highway 101 to the creek, as well as from the exist- ing culvert in Bluff Creek Highlands. If a commitment to sell Outlot A to the village for park purposes is a consideration in the acceptance of this prop61ed'plat, the commitment should be formalized in some manner acceptable to Mr.''Russ Larson, Village Attorney. .. I , S6il absorption tests for the four lots indicate satisfactory individual systems may be constructed. We recommend your acceptance of this proposed plat upon submission of the drainage easements and some resolution of the safety considerations at the en- trance to Highway 101. Very truly yours, S�t�6i%/ MADSON, INC. WDSchoell:sd CHECK LIWirt PRELIMINARY PLAT X Indicates Conformance 0 Indicates Non -Conformance !�_, Name of Subdivision --SLUFF CREEK FIIGHLAI DS 2ND ADDITION X Location OUTLOT "A" - BLUFF CREEK HIGHLAND Statement of the proposed use of lots indicating type of residential. buildings with number of proposed dwelling units, type of business or industry so as to reveal the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards or congestion of population. 4 SINTGLE DWELL19G UNITS OUTLOT "A" TO BE UNDEVELOPED X Date of preparation, north point, and graphic scale. 6-28 ' 1,071 X Boundary of proposed subdivision, lst addition, etc. O__ Location, widths and names of all railroad right-of-ways, to a distance of 100' beyond tract. NONE SHOWN C> Location, widths and names of all utility right-of-ways, to a distance of 100' beyond tract. NONE SHOWN p Location, boundaries and names of all parks and other public open spaces, to a distance of 100' beyond tract.NONr SHOWN O Location, widths and names of all private and public easements to a distance of 100' beyond the tract NONE SHOWN 0__ Location and names of all section and corporate lines to a distance of 100' beyond the tract. NONE SHOWN Location of all permanent buildings and structures. NONE Location and size of existing and proposed sewers, water mains, culverts and other underground facilities to a distance of 1001. X Proposed center line gradients of streets. a Proposed gradients of sewers. NONE TO�BUIL"T O Boundary lines of adjoining unsubdivided or subdivided land, within 100', identifying by name and ownership. NONE Topographic data including contour intervals of 21, water courses, marshes, rock outcrops and other significant features. X Number of lots in subdivision 4 X Layout, numbers and dimensions of lots to the nearest foot. 0 Minimum front and side street building set back lines. NO FOOTAGE, SUT IS ,LESS TVJW 180 0 Acreage land subdivided. NOT LISTED SEPARATE Prel1..`i irlal:j Plat -12-1 ___X_ Area of each lot in square feet. Provisions for sewage disposal, drainage and flood control. �. Present inning. Residential &_Industrial �Commercial X Complete legal description. X Owner's name and address STEZNER & XOPPELDW X Subdivider's name and address STEINS KOPPE?N X Surveyor's name and address W COMES - IC2WTSON ASSOC. 0 Designer's name and address Proposed restrictive covenants. Source of water supply. pUy 4gZ 0 Utility Easements - Minimum 201 wide centered on rear and other lot lines. Provide easements for deflection points. NONE S _._QMaximum length of cul-de-sac shall be 5001, Minimum right--of--way radius of 60' for cul-de-sac. #33, page 14 - 603 radius All elevations tied to U.S.O.S. Datum. X Proposed drainage and storm sewer. Date submitted 6-29-7t Dante reviewed. 7-13-71 Administrator rl Remarks: 0 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE Waconta, Minn. 55387 June 21, 1971 1 idr. Adolph Teasness V11.1age of Chanhassen Chant+.assen, Minn. The followl-n�; statement is wade in answer to a request : . Adolph 1essness. regarding the deve? opener. t of t e teep, wooded s' opes in 511it f Ai glilands Audition to the VillaE;e of Charhasse,., soil map. see uaF soil mappi ni- a i t on a i t r.ched i beiieve this area should not be developed for houses because: 1. The slope of the land exceeds 18% over almost the entire areas and ranges up to 30 and 40�- over a large part of the area. The destruction of the natural ground rover (trees and grass) during the construction of the proposed roads and homes would subject the resulting steep slopes to severe erosion and siltation of the areas below during heavy rains. 2. The feasibility of on site sewage disposal drainfields should be considered very carefully. There will be the problem of soil saturation, hillside seepage and on the steep slopes soil slipat;e. C i SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC:. ENGINEERS ANO SURVEYORS WILLIAM D. SCHOELL CARLISLE MADSON PHONE 938-7614 - 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH - HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 June 18, 1971 Planning Commission Village of Chanhassen Subject: Supplementary Review, "CONCEPT PLAN" for Bluff Creek Highlands, Second Addition Gentlemen: We have reviewed the supplementary information received this morning from McCombs -Knutson showing the results of three additional soil ab- sorption tests made on Lot 1. The results of these tests indicate that there is adequate absorp- tive capacity on this lot for a single family residence. (Copy attached). In reviewing this Concept Plan in reference to the requirements of Ordinance 45, it appears that the four lots as proposed for single fam- ily use will not adversely affect the problems of water pollution and disposal of sewage, prouded proper soil absorption systems are construc- ted; and secondly, that the required side yard distance on one side of each house of 100' can not be provided. Therefore, if the Council and Planning Commission determine that a hardship would be caused the owner by application of the 2k-acre mini- mum lot size requirement, a variance may be given to cover these two requirements: lot size and side yard distance. Very truly yours, SCHOELL & MADSON, INC. 0.Jt �;c' WDSchoell:sd cc: Steiner & Koppelman LAA ' rViciCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS ■ LAND SURVEYORS 0 SITE PLANNERS June 18, 1971 Mr. Paul Steiner Steiner-Koppelman Route 4, Box 44 Wayzata, Minnesota 9UNt97t R�OF Subject: Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition Lear TM'r. Steiner: As you are aware, Bill Schoell, the Village Engineer, requested additional percolation tests on Lot 1, Block 1, Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition before he would recommend approval for the construction of a home on this lot. We have made three additional percolation tests on this lot and the percolation test rates are as follows: TEST # ELEVATION RATE 1-A 93597 20 Min/Inch 1-B 935.3 10 Iiin/Inch 1-C 932.8 5 Min/Inch These tests compare favorably with other tests taken through the balance of the project and clearly indicate that the soils in this area are suitable for use of an underground sanitary disposal system consisting of two septic tanks and a drainfield or seepage pits. If you have any further questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to cartact us. Very truly yours, VCCOMBS-KNLTTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. William H. McCombs, P.E. WHM : ck Attachments cc: Spc cell and "ia dsen t,Willage of Chanhassen 10601 OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55427 TELEPHONE (612) 545-3735 36 NORTH MAIN STREET, HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 55350 TELEPHONE (612) 897-8031 WCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCI„. ES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS ■ LANO SURVEYORS ■ SITE ►LANNERS _ MrN NEAPO LIt, .nd MUTCMINEON, MINNE80TA / • �'' ��/ � :/,.�� ,.- , � � to - -- � _ - ,,f(,� 10 _ 50 19 IT ! / / 0 Perc u 104 on "Te . CecEK I�I1G-N't'�'�NbS .I',Dated BLUFF" SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. ENGINEERS ANO SURVEYORS WILLIAM D. SCHOELL CARLISLE MADSON PHONE 938-7614 - 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH - HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 June 8, 1971 Planning Commission Village of Chanhassen Subject: Submission of "CONCEPT PLAN" for Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addn. Gentlemen: We have reviewed the "Concept Plan" submitted to our office last Friday by Steiner & Koppelman in two respects: characteristics of the soil as shown by percolation tests and lot areas as shown on the plan. The percolation tests report that absorption ranged between 40 minutes per inch (marginal) and 7 minutes per inch (good), as shown on the attach sheet. We question whether satisfactory soil absorption can be had with the 40 minutes per inch material --the maximum used to be 60 minutes, but experience has been that such poor absorption causes seepage or backing up after some period of use. Therefore we would have to classify Lot 1 as marginal, with the need to increase the absorption area over that shown in the normal rules of design. Tests on the other three lots are satisfactory--15 minutes per inch or better. Areas of the four proposed lots are shown on the drawing and vary between 29,500 and 38,000 square feet. These areas are smaller than the 2 acres required for lots without public sewer. We have not had sufficient time'to review other characteristics of the concept plan from the standpoint of criteria similar to those noted in our previous report on the earlier submittal. Very truly yours, SCHOELL & MADSON, INC. pc�,WZ_�� WDSchoell:sd McCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS v LAND SURVEYORS o SITE PLANNERS June 4, 1971 Steiner and Koppelman Route 4, Box 44 Wayzata, Minnesota Subject: Percolation Tests, Bluff Creek Highlands • Second Addition Gentlemen: As you requested, we have conducted percolation tests on Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 1, Bluff Creek Highlands Second Addition. The results were as follows: Lot # Perc. # Surface Elevation Perc. Rate 1 1 844.9 .40 min/inch 2 2 824.8 15 min/inch 3 3 820.7 7 min/inch 4 4 816.6 15 min/inch The soils encountered in this area and the results of percolation tests indicate the soils are satisfactory for dis- posal for domestic sewage by the use of a soil absorption system. The soil absorption system in this case could consist of draintile or, in order not to disturb the trees, leeching pits or cesspools could be utilized. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very truly yours, MCCOMBS-KNUTSON ASSOCIDATES//, INC. 0//Z William H. McCombs, P.E. WHM:ck Attachment 10601 OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 65427 TELEPHONE (612) 546-3735 36 NORTH MAIN STREET, HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 56360 TELEPHONE (612) $97-8031 1 finer oppelrnan OF DEEPHAVEN COUNTY18 •••D May 12, 1971 PAUL N. STEINER, PRES. INC. — BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS OF PARK VALLEY '*nnterset +7 nolls L ROUTE 3, WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 5539 Planning Commission Village of Chanhassen Chanhassen, Minnesota Gentlemen: I have appeared before you several times in the past four months dis cussing the various aspects of Bluff Creek Highlands, 2nd phase. It appears to me that we have arrived at an impasse, due to your open spaces program and secondly to your new ordinance, covering lot sizes. I would like to propose to you a reasonable solution to the use of this 9.5 acres of land. 1. Approve the enclosed plat of 4 standard sized 3/4 acre lots. 2. We will sell the remaining 6 plus or minus acres to the Park Board for a firm price of $2,000.00. This will accomplish several things; the density of 4 lots to 9/5 acres will nearly comply with your new ordinance, you will acquire 6 acres of Park land for far less than market value and I will feel satisfied that I have been treated fairly. I have approached Councilman.Klingelhutz and Mayor Coulter on this and I believe I have their support. I would sincerely appreciate your speedy endorsement of this proposal, Your- truly, Paul N. Steiner c.c. Al Klingelhatz GENERAL CONTRACTORS 0 LAND DEVELOPERS 0 CONSULTATION • DESIGN VERBAL STAIEIIIdT TO THE GUNHASSEN PIANRINO COHHISSION 8s00 P.M. - January 12, 1971 Regarding the Bluff Creek Highlands addition to Chanhassen Village, specifically south lots 1 through 9, as shown on the February 2, 1968 preliminary plot. I believe this area should not be developed for houses because s 1. The slope of the land exceeds 18% over almost the entire area, and ranges up to 30 and 40% over a large part of the area. The destruction of the natural ground cover (trees and grass) during the construction of the proposed roads and homes would subject the resulting steep slopes to severe erosion and siltation of the areas below during heavy rains. 2. 4he feasibility of an site sewage disposal drainfields should be consilered very carefully. There will be the problem of soil saturations hillside seepage and on the steep slopes soil slipage. IISP right of imy on Donegan Stre,;ad property in S".e 3 of Sand Creek Creek tomxh!r. a a te i- & vifwed on Dooember 24, V-170 by Gary A",Ierson �*, ��k minnegota Corxzerv�:tlon L.,part. onl., !),viaicyi (7,f Lz.ds and Forestr-7, La; i I - , 1, - k . *j I �-! on 17 . 7 A . S,. 11 Cc ne. erval ;01 jidt of t'�t rliq.-iesred the JIL OF T17 MWA - Tho area -i!. t=4* c,tray consli7ts of a :-cry- of land approximately 150 feet -Ae north to south ttroiigh Dldiz' i.x shmn on the w000m-,*nyin& a&ne From the north property -h v, -vfor a distance ��,f v right y, mms too6od �.Irou� Tho raza-ni4g, -t of way from this point to the nantly a eovtir i -r.,.bi tio GI't.n Cc na n r-lbe ,t -)f wr-_ :3i Hayde-a !,.jv. and 2 r t are dev), -Aoap slots these om'� J; arujion, tos ,':o motes ,.on 4;,;+Ifve aov-:,r f or tr;,,o:. been of ne imO 7xt..`011 ruc�i ­Ird.atikr -va3 rcmc.-.r,�d. A %%oderrtz� tc aevere ei.--Q0:>n VraL.It.22. vt�rl Thi cf ,Oze c--' L`.ij areA 'hG n-robla- . :rbed an-' -.36 1 a n of way thrv;A,;h tho heavily wort.ivd &tea all of the t.1'ess h. ­.� besa ."evovse. Since this w._iissent',ill, 0 the only vege"Alvos oovor t 3-; Ar� -xie Prop, o, ", ra &ros'�m probleri I-ar also beor. here. 11 A -;^ tvie rwmlning area - 6 - Attic f -rha voCet-.%ton h&d begin 4 i.;v.urbed auid r.... berinus �rattlnn V,, .. r r... svu', pt io a a lig tab a area pr*vent v-ri"'er er;,,40r; o vi--,) c4bO�j :,v. shnd so—U.-4 that lrll ..d.-'ilad a: I-% ?...ne Fi,!, scant vrdretm:..`i and tr,, with !*,h oso 3f tho area* of arltica.& rt -o neverv- v, r er-91: Y.- lir' tor k 3, k ve .'tc S;-"nisnt- -i; rrolin-1 oover wiiiab is neeessomv joi, is: La -..)rc) -ne ar-m shculd he v 45 nN n A n,-' qhiaz;r zA 'V�" or arobs riavu of three inclw�-� u ld he x 100 lbs, of -Atrogem L. -Lb of nctaiplrl Per WID T", it n tf te r 1to v tin, f e - ev p i o-, .%n shk,uld bo e tho ferti-1.1sar sood))ed shouP.1 b,& �,A"ry i.r oil ;My. reamration etwuld bo dora. =;;eh as K ell diTTer. In the area wniah area too r zAllar linve to b.,,s do a spik tooter h. "ovs to.-Av -unh gamon re ft tk 0-0 t Sand a x1xtur* of 20 lbs of smcot'", iiromen­�xs per and 'LO Is --:-sr xore. Seed oats c.g n ompanion cron at a r!!.­..a cf- I bushel prevido rap.1-1, Seeding WWI probabl-i.- noei to be done hcad or I-,,: r-wir� lche anoapf s evelore V.-Do due to the steep aL,)pes. I., very ir.ocrtart ti%t the ac­_ dra!,,1-1-r! cr rs',koJ to OoTer to a ,f t.- and aur-l-val- ))ILA d oan bo -1d be t a of tcns per --ic-, fro,.. It will t LC PF1 t AGA -C x0 7,1,:, is',t'_ lorw fr e,,,t f-m uri v e t-roo.,4 r i -A e:,- art t;-- Prov.. It wjji alto "te, tree.1 frow t,:,n-- den-, by orosiore C -n - Soalp an area of one --,,q,iare foot a:A plant Site N-d sh-rubs in thn center* Use -3imtnzine h�rbtoido arwnd th,; tre: for %ved control* (1) Plant, '17o,�:aeysuokle ut, the t;---- -f the !,iCls at v 49 x V (2'.-0 treen >ar 'S*.od C.%-q-ar part of the s(,uth end wowt farinf-, cjlvw,- *A OL-W tr"s *Per acre.) spacing (SW trees per IhG-'%J,,w the Rv--4 the mouth and went facing Axur at V,- re -,t of the and east per *ore.) ncrth and -oa2t 010- 8 ;IV— tS&) tree- a per acre.) at a scre., Yonevsr. 4:2e r, . yeti C, -, i a r A nra r '.'Li ; , A' e N,,)rway Firc 4;hite Sprucc V1. 3-1* r P Pr- A' ATU NWEER C-r.' TRESS -RE,47;;1R.VD FOR 7-AC.-H ARFA (SSE AERIAL PROTO). Fl,iNT VIM Ot; M-7 rr,Nvrl.-R OF RTLLSTDRS. Zoe, PT VE 200 'ITT I SOX) jL ('7 DAL SC, t.+ y .'ice p talboys and -,rations are based n iL prall, -I nary 1 thiz ;Ara.,x . Fur im, r,.vc:al tle nr,­2 .6 ticmal or : 1 1 "; n '-.OpErl t . a- t, of Iva l)rUOG!a:;!WO i I- . "Ti V_� SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS WILLIAM D. SCHOELL CARLISLE MADSON PHONE 938-7614 - 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH - HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343 January 9, 1971 Planning Commission Village of Chanhassen Village Hall Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Subject: Review of Preliminary Plat of "Bluff Creek High- lands Second Addition" Gentlemen: We have reviewed the preliminary plat and proposed street grade for the subject area, and inspected the site and surroundings. As you know, the area of this plat lies adjacent and on the west side of State Highway 101 just north of the railroad underpass near Bluff Creek, north of U; S. Highway 212. It is extremely steep, con- sisting of the area between the top of the bluff and the stream bot- tom. It is almost completed forested. A print of the US Geological Survey topo map is attached. Based on engineering considerations alone, it is possible to con- struct a public road to serve that portion of the subject tract which is marginally developable. It is also possible to construct drainage structures which will safely convey runoff originating and flowing through the area. Some changes in the proposed street grades will be necessary, as well as extensions of the pipe systems shown on the preliminary draw- ing. There are possible home sites on four of the nine lots shown, if it can be assumed that the contours (expanded 40 times from the USGS topo map) are nearly accurate. There is one additional lot on which a home might be built (Lot 9) if access is allowed directly from Highway 101. We believe that the subdivision of the subject property should not be approved for the development of residential lots for these reasons: 1. Only half of the nine lots shown contain buildable areas, and these are marginal because of ground slope. difficulty of access from the subdivision road. 2. Construction of "Vogelsberg Trail",the cul-de-sac shown, and its maintenance as a public road will be difficult and will result in a great amount of grading, steep side slopes, removal of a large number of trees (e. g. the cut at Station 2+50 will be about 100` wide). SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC. Planning Commission Page 2 January 9, 197_ Village of Chanhassen 3. It will be difficult to preserve the ecology of this area with an obvious scar in the Landscape such as roadway construc- tion would necessitate, as well as the clearing and grading which would be required to prepare even minimum -area home - sites on the four or five lots noted above. If it is determined that residential development of this area will be allowed,.we recommend that the developer and his engineer present ex- hibits as described in the Village Ordinance, No. 33; we will be glad to discuss the changes to be required in street grades, widths, and drainage structures with the developer prior to be next submittal. Very truly yours, SCHOELL & MADSON, INC. WDSchoell:sd cc: Mr. Adolph Tessness, Administrator `41M) I _ L� j1,� 926 --�p r I' 2�0 �. p�- l. � o i �\�fr �. �� C.° I. �»�.1! �� . L.,.� l �• . 11(?,.� a .� t O 99 A Y'via 061, O. /( a A'�1 +r . ��� �I I. ' -'.�' : � �� ,, i' ,1- Il �. �rl ♦ ).. Pig I�l , �i����.. � ✓��\� � � E• I� 1 1{i,' f/ ,r II , +I \ '9ee 0p I' r I li t `�j)' ©Opf�. 719" 1 / ip �� • � f' U ... 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