76-01 - Knollway Estates SUB VAR pt 1MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Administrator, Don Ashworth
DATE: June 7, 1976
SUBJ: Variance Request - Platting Requirements (Knollway Estates)
Staff has received a request to subdivide the 14 acre tract, known
as Knollway Estates, into two (2) parcels of nine acres and five
acres each. The parcel is generally located in the southwest quarter
of the northwest quarter of Section 23, Twp. 116, R. 23. Specifically,
the 14 acre parcel of land is on the north side of Lyman Blvd., 3/4
mile west of State highway 101 (see community location graphic attached)
This request does not fall within the scope of the zoning and platting
codes as the area is not served.by public sewer.;: and, as such, has
not been forwarded to the Planning Commission for their recommendation.
In reviewing the application the council could refer this item to the
Planning Commission for their recommendation (applicant would thus
have to furnish all documentation required by the Planning Commission,
i.e. site plans, topography, etc.) and escrow monies for Planning
Commission related costs and the costs of having soil studies and
engineering data completed.
Staff cannot recommend the procedure noted above. Neither the
Planning Commission nor the council have established standards to
review development plans in a rural area for which public services
are not available. Instead the council has adopted a sound planning
philosophy of not allowing developments to occur in areas where
public services are not present, i.e. "The council of the City of
Chanhassen determines that in areas of the city not served by public
sanitary sewers there are serious problems of water pollution and
disposal of sewage which cannot effectively or economically dealt with
in the development of small tracts or plots of land; that private
individual sewage disposal systems have proved unsafe and unreliable
in many instances with the consequence that there has been contamination
of underground water supplies, pollution of lakes and streams, and
the surfacing of sewage effluent to the serious detri ment of public
health, welfare, and safety."
This policy assures that orderly growth will occur within the community
and that the city will not be faced with issues of rural versus
urban conflict. The rural setting is often desired for residential
purposes, but such inevitably leads to conflicts between uses with
the council eventually faced with the dilemma, i.e. dust problems of
unimproved roads, future ability to provide services and the assessment
of such, fire and police services, etc. The Council has not established
procedures, standards, or areas, which lend themselves to the
estate type development; again, reaffirming the council policy for
not allowance of this type of development.
Mayor and Council
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,June 7, 19 7 6
The ordinance does allow a variance procedure through which the council
could, again, require planning commission review or engineering
studies as the council deems necessary. However, this allowance is
only for specific purposes, i.e. "The council.may grant a variance
from the requirements of this ordinance as to specific tracts of land
where it is shown that by reason of topography, soil conditions, or
other physical characteristics strict compliance with these requirements
could cause additional or undue hardship to the enjoyment of a
substantial property right; provided, that a variance may be granted
only if the variance does not adversely affect the purpose and intent
of this ordinance."
The applicant's request does not produce evidence showing that the
division is necessary by reason of topography, soil condition, or
other physical characteristics.
The staff would recommend that the request be denied as presented
based on the city's ordinance relating to division of lands in
unsewered areas.
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JAX REALTY CO.
17 Excelsior Avenue, W.
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
(612) 938-0060
May 27,1976
Mr. Don Ashworth
City Administrator
7610 Laredo Dr.
Chanhassen, Mn. 55317
Dear Sir,
We would like to subdivide the 14 acres we own in your city
known as Knollway Estates. We realize this is a variance in
the ordinance but we feel it should be granted for the follow-
ing reasons: #1, we have no desire to continue ownership,
#2, we have tried to sell it as 14 acres, unsuccessfully,
#3, its highest and best use currently is as ranchettes, up to
10 acres, and A, Mr. Arden Nelson wants to build a new home
on this property but do not wish to purchase more than 5 acres.
The buyer has a purchase agreement, subject to City of Chan-
hassen approval of division from its present 14 acres to 2 par-
cels, 9 and 5 acres in size. Mr. Nelson will attend city meet-
ings. This land is very hilly and rolling and without dividing
it up, about all it's good for is growing weeds.
The following persons involved for any questions, are sellers
Don Hoglund, 935-4431, Dr, Edlund, 935-4560, Art Ostlund (Egan,
Field and Nowak Surveyors) 546-0155. The Realtor is Century 21
Jax Realty, 17 Excelsior Ave. W., Hopkins, Mn., 938-0060.
The legal description and copy of the plats were sent to the
City back in February. If there is anythink else needed, please
call. We would appreciate having this done as soon as you can.
Sincerely,
Don Hoglund
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REAITOR Every Office Independently Owned.
,jOLUTION B
1776-1976
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7610 LAREDO DRIVEOP.O BOX 147oCHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317•(612) 474-8885
April 20, 1976
Mr. Robert E. Edlund
5912 Holiday Way
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Re: Subdivision "Knollway Estates"
Dear Mr. Edlund:
The City of Chanhassen has received your petition for subdivision
of 14+ acres located in the M4 - NWk, Section 23, T116, R23,
Carver County, Minnesota.
As shown in the attached Ordinance 45, Section 2.01, 11. . platting
and subdivision of land within areas of the Village not served
by Village sanitary sewer system shall be prohibited until
said sewer system is available to serve each said area proposed
to be platted or subdivided." As you know, sanitary sewer service
to the subject property will be via trunk sewer connected to the
Lake Ann Phase II Interceptor. This interceptor is programed
for construction, by the Metropolitan. Sewer Board sometime between
1971 and 1980. However, no schedule for trunk sewer service
has been developed by the City to directly serve the subject property.
Ordinance 45, in Section 4, sets forth a procedure for variances
to the stipulations of said Ordinance 45. If you intend to
subdivide, I suggest you follow the procedure as outlined in
Section 4.02. Until the City Council takes action on the variance
request, staff cannot process your application for subdivision.
Mr. Robert E. Edlund -2- April 20, 1976
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
474-8885.
Respectfully,
Z�
Bruce Pankonin
City Planner
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Attachment
cc: Jack Clapp, 17 Excelsior Ave. West, Hopkins, MN 55343
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING ADMINISTRATIVE FORM ENTITLED:
APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING REQUEST, SUBDIVISION
PLAN.
(Note: This instruction sheet should be given to each applicant
petitioning for planned development).
1. The applicant should become familiar with the provisions set -
forth in Ordinance 33 as amended entitled "Chanhassen Subdivision
Ordinance".
2. Case No., escrow paid and date will -"be filled out by the
Administrator, or nay other authorized person charged with accepting
forms for the Planning Commission.
3. Applicant refers to.'the person actually submitting the form,
if different than owner.. If applicant is also the owner, write
"same" after "name." Address refers to the applicants mailing address.
4. Owner refers to the actual person holding title to the property
in question; it does not refer to a contract buyer, renter, or
lessee. Address refers to the owners mailing address.
5. Address of Property in question fefers to subject property
street name and number. If the property is undeveloped, the address
may be obtained from the City Building Inspector.
6. Legal Description of property in question refers to the lot
number, block number and name of subdivision, or if unplatted, the
meets and bounds description or registered land survey as recorded
of the subject property. This information may be obtained from the
Carver County Register of Deeds, located in the County Courthouse,
Chaska, Minnesota.
7. Present zoning of property refers to the specific zoning district
in which the property is located.
8. Present use of property refers to the existing land use, i.e.,
single family residential, office building, agricultural, etc.
9. Proposed use of property refers to the specific improvement
intended for the property in question.
10. Documents attached are required by City Ordinance 33.
11. The remaining portion of the application is for administrative use.
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SUBDIVISION PLAN
CASE 'NO SUB
City of Chanhassen
Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota
APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF_PLANNING REQUEST
Applicant
Name:
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Date of Application ;;Z / z 3 /-7 z,
Escrow Paid_ Date
Received by
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First
Initial
Address: S`7 i /,/ o l ;� w,o -),I7-krq .-,-� • ,v.v � S 3 4 3
Number and Street city State Zip Code
Owner:
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Address of property in question:
Legal description of property in question:
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Present zoning of property: (;/e j Ct'c /
Present use of property: / rd
Proposed use of property:
The following documents if appropriate shall be attached to this
application:
1. Sketch Plan
2. Preliminary Plat
Date Received
Initial
3. Escrow Account
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Date Received Initial
4. Abstractor's Certificate
5. Final Plat
I hereby declare that all statements made in this application and on
the attached documents are true, and that I shall reimburse the City
for all expenses incurred in processing
division.
Date
Received by Title Date
(Following to be completed by Zoning Administrator or City Official)
CHRONOLOGY
DATE
BY
Sketch Plan on Planning Commission Agenda
Planning Commission Postponed to
Preliminary Plat on
Planning Commission Agenda
Planning Commission Postponed to
Newspaper Pu lication
Adjacent Property Owners Notified
Public Hearing
-Planning Commission Action
Preliminary Plat on
Council Agenda
Council Postponed to
Council Action
Final .Plat on
Planning Commission Agenda
Planninq Commisii-ionPostponed to
P.1anning Commission Action
Final Plat on Council Agenda
Council Postponed to
Council Action
Final Contract Executed
Escrow Returned - Amount:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (Preliminary Plat)
On this day of 19 , this,'preliminary plat
was recommended for (approval), disapproval) subject,to the
following conditions:
Chairman of Planning Commission
Action by City - Preliminary Plat
On this day of 19 the Chanhassen City
Council, Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota (approved), (disapproved)
this Preliminary Plat subject to the following conditions:
By order of the Chanhassen
City Council
Attest:
City Administrator
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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Final Plat
On.this _ day of _ 19 _ , this Final
Plat was recommended for (approval , disapproval) subject to the
following conditions:
Chairman of Planning Commission
Action by City - Final Plat
On this day of 19 , the Chanhassen City
Council, Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota (approved), (disapproved)
this Final Plat subject to the following conditions:
By order of the Chanhassen
City Council
Mayor
Attest:
City Administrator
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PRFSIiTPNT
ARTHUR E. OSTIUND February 2, 1976
V!CE PC F. nF NI
VERNON A. NICKOLS
DESCRIPTION OF NORTHERLY PARCEL
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RECEDED
r' VILLAGE OF
;CHANHASSEN, PYj�
That part of the North 450 feet of the Southwest Quarter of Northwest
Quarter of Section 23, Township 116, Range 23, lying West of the East 410
feet thereof (as measured along the North line thereof) and lying East of
the following described line: Beginning at the point of the North line of
said Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter, distant 849.31 feet West of
the Northeast corner thereof; thence Southwesterly deflecting 64 degrees
42 minutes 04 seconds (from west to south) from said North line, a distance
of 163.19 feet; thence Southerly deflecting to the left 32 degrees 35 minutes
`37 seconds, a distance of 125.62 feet; thence Southwesterly deflecting to the
right 22 degrees 58 minutes 52 seconds, a distance of 302.23 feet and there
terminating.
Subject to and together with existing road easements.
DESCRIPTION OF BALANCE OF PROPERTY
The Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 116,
Range 23, EXCEPT the East 410 feet of the North 544.5 feet thereof, as
measured along the North and East lines of said Southwest Quarter of North-
west Quarter. EXCEPT the East 290.75 feet of the West 484.2 feet of the
South 539.7 feet thereof, as measured along the West and South lines of said
Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter. EXCEPT that part thereof lying East
of the centerline of the road easement described in Document No.
EXCEPT that part thereof lying Westerly of the following described 'line towit:
Beginning at a point in the North line of said Southwest Quarter of Northwest
Quarter, distant 849.31 feet West of the Northeast corner thereof; thence
Southwesterly (deflecting 64 degrees 42 minutes 04 seconds from West to South
from said North line) a distance of 163.19 feet; thence Southerly deflecting
to the left 32 degrees 35 minutes'37 seconds, a distance of 125.62 feet; thence
Southwesterly deflecting to the right 22 degrees 58 minutes 52 seconds, a dist-
ance of 302.23 feet; thence Southerly to the Northwest corner of the East 290.75
feet of the West 484.2 feet of the South 539.7 feet of said Southwest Quarter
of Northwest Quarter, (as measured along the West and East lines of said South-
west Quarter of Northwest Quarter);kthence South parallel with the.West line of
said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter to the South line of said South-
west Quarter of Northwest Quarter and there terminating.
Subject to and together with existing road easements.
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14517 EXCELSIOR BLVD. MINNETONKA, MINN. TELEPHONE 935-3388
►venber 6, 1974
Administrator
City of Chanhassen
7610 Loredo Drive
&0hA98Qn, Minnesota 55317
Cent lemen s
We are asking for a Variance of Ordinance 45, Section 201# an the
Parcel kII1H%vn as KnQllway Estates. Currently# the property ins
divided by a ;public road with approximately 6'� ages on the east
side and 14AF acres an the went* The property isn"t being used for
any crops or . grazing, *:!t+c. Mr. Gabler has purchased the parcel on
the east side cone aininp approrr t*ly 02 acres and plans to plant.
an orchard.
Both buyer end .current fee aw�vc e
� quest you grant the Variance
for Division as described abo ,
Respectfully yours,
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P.S. Pleas* send n0tici> of Planning Ctmission Age� . . son
,,Zr 3t7lund, 5912 Holiday Ciby, Uinmtonka, Minn, 55343
lfillias_, Gablea , 5223 Elliot Ave. So, Minneapolis, Minn. 55417
Jack. C?,:ypp, 1�.517 Excelsior Sl.vd. , Uin>notouka, Wan. SS343
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VILLAGE OF CHANHASSEN
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
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Legal description of property
Variance requested from Ordinance # V-V5
From which section of the Ordinance do you seek a variance?
Why?
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Signature of Appl cant
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additional data which may aid the
in the analysis of the proposed project.
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CUNBASSEN
7610 LAREDO DRIVE • P. 0 BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 • (612) 474-8885
December 20, 1973
Mr. Bob Lindahl
1014 Excelsior Ave. West
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Mr. Lindahl:
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 $50.00. This bill
was incurred by you in regards to the Knollway Estates Dev-
elopment Project. The Village Ordinance states that the
developer will absorb all administrative and _professional
costs that are incurred by the Village in processing and
reviewing the developers plans.
Consequently, it is requested that you take immediate
steps to remit the Village for the above amount of money.
If this delinquent bill of $50.00 is not paid within f if-
teen(15)days, of the date of this letter, the Village will
take appropriate action to collect the above amount of money.
It is suggested that if you have any questions about
this bill, that you come in and,--see�me.
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Mr. Bob Lindahl
1014 Excelsior,Ave. West
Hopkihst M- 1 55343
Dear Mr. Lindahl:
It has been brought to ray attention by our a::^ousting
deoartnent, that you have an outstandin account with the
village of Chanhassen in the e mount of ; 50. 00. This ?gill
was incurred by you in regards to the Knollway Estates Dev-
elopment Project. The Village Ordinance states that the
developer will absorb All administrative add professional
costs that are incurred by the Village in procestigg and
review&nr, the developers plans.
Consequently, it is requestAd that you take ir.medi.ate
steps to remit the Villa@e for the above amount of money.
If this delinquent bill of $50.00 is not paid within fif-
teent15ydays, of the date of this letter, the Village will
take appropriate action to collect the above amount of money.
It is suggested that if you have any questions about
this bill, that you come in and see me.
Yours truly,
Lloyd G. Schnelle
Village Administrator
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December 20, 1973
Pair. Bob Lindahl
1014.Excelsior,Ave. West
Hopkibs, IM 55343
Dear Mr. Lindahl:
It has been brought to ia\attent16n by our ac-counting
department,. that you have an outst riclin1 account with the
Village of Chanhassen in the ear zit;l of $50.`00.' This . bill
was incurred by you in -r - ards to� the Knol.lway Estates Dev-
elopment Project. The,`Village,.Ordinance states that the.
developer will absorb all adntinistra'ive add professional
costs that are incurred by the Village -in procesiAgg and
review&ng the developers plans.,'
ConsEcuentZ , it i-s xegdi 'stdd that you, take immediate
steps to remit the Vi.11atz-for the above amount of money.
lf.this delinquent bill of $50.00 is not paid within fif-
toen(15)days, of the! date of this letter,, the Village will
take appropriate action to collect the above amount of money.
it is7suggested that if you have any questions about
this bill, this you come in and see me.
Yours truly,
Lloyd G. Schnelle
Village Administrator
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SITE PLAN REVIEW
of
KHOLLWAY ESTATES
in
CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
Owner -Developer
Lake Ann Development Company
% Bob Lindahl
1014 We Excelsior Avenue
Hopkins, Minnesota
Surveyor & Designer
Egan, Field & Nowak
2825 Harriet Ave.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Site Plan Review Requested by:
Gerald We Schlenk
for
Chanhassen Planning C—eission
Reviewed by:
Donald Co Berg, District Conservationist
Robert Lueth, Soil Scientist
USDA Soil Conservation Service
City Hall
Waconia, Minnesota
June 28, 1973
In Cooperation With:
Carver Soil and Water Conservation District
I have reviewed the 22.1 acre proposed Knollway Estates development plan as
submitted to the Carver Soil and Water Conservation District on June 22, 1973,
This site is planned for eight lots (six 2k acre, one 2 acre, and one 3 314 acre).
The 22.1 acre property is located in the SWk of the NW'k of Section 23 , T 116Ns
R 23W in the village of Chanhassen.
The attached development plan has been color coded to show soil mapping units and
building site limitations:
Green has slight limitations
Yellow has moderate limitations
Red has severe limitations
Blue has very severe limitations.
Solid colors show land slopes, land alteration, soil erosion and sediment hazard
limitations. Lined colors show water, wetness, and seepage limitations.
The soil mapping units and major building site limitations found on the property
are listed below:
Soil
Slope
Building Site
Symbol
Soil Name
Range
Limitations
MaP Color
HaB2
Hayden
loam
2 to 6%
Slight land alteration
Green
eroded
and soil erosion
HaC2
Hayden
loam
6 to 12%
Moderate land alteration
Yellow
eroded
and soil erosion
HaD2
Hayden
loam
12 to 18%
Severe land alteration
Red
eroded
and soil erosion:,
Ge
Glencoe
silty
C to 2%
Severe wetness
Red lines
clay loam
HaE2
Hayden
loam
18 to 25%
Very severe land alter-
Blue
eroded
ation and soil erodion
The following is a short description of the soils found on the property and their
limitations for building sites, foundations for low buildings, and streets or low
cost roads., and septic tank drain fields.
HaB2, HaC21 HaD29 HaE2
Hayden soils consist of undulating to steep, well drained soils formed in glacial
till on convex upland slopes. The surface layer is very dark gray loam about 4
inches thick. The subsurface layer is dark grayish brown loam about 7 inches thick,
The subsoil is dominantly yellowish brown firm clay loam about 34 inches thick. The
underlying material is light olive brown loam,
The major building site limitation is slight landscape alteration and erosion and
sediment hazard on the B slopes (2 to 6%)9 moderate landscape alteration and erosion
and sediment hazard on the C slopes (6 to 12%), severe landscape alteration and ero-
sion and sediment hazard on the D slopes (12 to 18%)s and very severe landscape al-
teration and erosion and sediment hazard on the E (18 to 25%) slopes. in many
Hayden areass the soil density increases and the permeability decreases with deptho
and basement seepage can be a common problem.
Septic tank and drain fields have a moderate limitation on the 2 to 12% slopes and
a severe limitation on slopes over 12%. All slopes have percolation rates of 30 to
75 minutes per inch.
When used as foundations for low buildings, they have a moderate limitations medium
shear strength, moderate shrink -swell potential, medium comprssibility, medium
bearing values, and basement seepage can be a common problem.
When used for streets and low-cost roads, they have a moderate shrink -swell poten-
tial, moderate susceptibility to frost action$ moderately fine textured subsoil,
and are found on gently sloping to steep topography* an slopes over 12% the limi-
tation becomes severe because of deep cuts and fills. The road maintenance problems
also increase as the slope increases, especially from erosion and seepage.
Ge
Glencoe soil consists of depressional and nearly level very poorly drained soils
formed in alluvial sediments and glacial till in uplands. The surface layer is
black and very dark gray clay loam about 13 inches thick. The underlying material
is grayish brown and light olive brown loam.
The major building site limitations is severe because of wetness. The Glencoe soil
is very poorly drained and has a high seasonal water table that ranges from near
the surface to a depth of 3 feet.
Septic tank drainfield will not function because of the seasonal high water table.
When used as foundations for low buildings) they have a severe limitation: high
water table, medium to low shear strength and bearing values, moderate shrink -swell
potential, and medium compressibility.
When used for streets and low-cost roads, they have a high seasonal pater table,
are occasionally ponded, and have a high susceptibility to frost actions moderate
shrink -swell potentials and a moderately fine texture.
For additional soils informations see "Soil Survey - Carver County, Minnesota".
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, November 1968.
The soil investigations, mapping and interpretations ordinarily apply to the upper
5 to 6 feet of soil material. There should be additional onsite investigation re-
lating directly to the proposed uses before construction is started.
The proposed "Knollway Estates" plan provides for eight 21 acre lots with on
site septic tanks and drainfields. The eight lots are planned so they can be
subdivided into nineteen lots with 90 to 120 foot frontages when smun icipal
sewer is available.
The steeper Hayden soils are colored red (12 to 18%) and blue (18 to 25%). The
red lined area on the map outlines the Glencoe soil area. This soil has a high
seasonal water table. Therefore, home site location should be made very care-
fully to avoid excessive landscape alteration, soil erosion, and sediment damage,
septic tank and drainfield failures, and wet basements.
It is very difficult to construct a septic tank and level drainfield on slopes
over 12% and hillside seepage of effluent is a common problem.
Hoene site location and septic tank drainfield location are the two Primary prob-
lems on this plan. The plan should show the exact location of each of the houses
that will be built when municipal sewer and water is available. Superimposed,,
over these houses would be the ones to be built now with on site well water and
septic tank and drainfield.
We believe that slopes over 18% (blue on map) should be maintained in a natural
cover of grasp shrubs, and trees, and these areas should be planted and managed
as protection or open space.
The following conservation practices contribute to good land use and better hous-
ing developments:
1. Maintain the natural surface drainage pattern, improve and beautify it when
possible.
2. Steep slopes, creeks, waterways, flood plain areas should be managed for open
space for natural beauty and/or for park purposes.
3. Save existing trees of good quality and maintain the grass and shrubs on steep
slopes.
4. Keep land grading, landscape alteration to a minimum.
5. Save and stock pile topsoil for use during final grading,
b. Complete grading, restore topsoil and seed to grass as soon as possible in the
building process and seed all exposed areas within 30 days after grading.
7. Plan streets and driveways to fit the contour of the land.
8. Complete surfacing of roads and driveways as quickly as possible.
Attached: Site Plan Review With Soil dapping Units Colored to Show Building Site
Limitations and Color Key
June 22,1973
Village of Chanhassen
Planning Commission
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55318
Attention: Mr. Gerald Schlenk
Dear Sirs:
In presenting a plat for Knollway Estates,a variance from
Ordinance #45, Sections 2.01 and 2.02,is hereby requested.
Very` truly yours,
✓lJrj ���,. AL.Aindahl
Robert
Lake Ann Development Company
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WILLIAM D. SCHOELL
CARLISLE MADSON
JACK T. VOSLER
JAMES R. ORR
HAROLD E. DAHLIN
LARRY L. HANSON
RAYMOND J. JACKSON
WILLIAM J. BREZINSKY
JACK E. GILL
FRANK V. LASKA
KENNETH W. MILLER
Village of Chanhassen
c/o Mr. Gerald Schlenk,
P. 0. Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Gentlemen:
SCHOELL & MAOSON, INC.
ENGINEERS AN❑ SURVEYORS
(612) 938-7601 • 50 NINTH AVENUE SOUTH • HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55343
July 14, 1973
Clerk
55317
Subject: "Knollway Estates" Concept Plan
I have reviewed the concept plan for this area, submitted by Bob Lindahl.
The 22-acre site lies on the north side of Lyman Boulevard west and south
of Arnie Ryba's home. The western border is a draw which drains an area
of about 110 acres southwestward into Bluff Creek.
There is a maximum difference in level of about 60 feet. The area
could be best described as "hilly". There is a dedicated public road,
gravel surfaced, running northward to a cul-de-sac near Mr. Ryba's home,
and then extending further northward to the north boundary of the tract.
Mr. Lindahl proposes to divide the acreage into eight lots varying
in area between two and 3 3/4 acres. The plan also shows the possibili-
ties for further dividing the large tracts, when utilities become avail-
able, into 21 lots varying in frontage from 90 to 120' and in depth
from 300 to 600'. No detailed soil boring or absorption reports have
been submitted, but Mr. Berg's report indicates general existence of
loam and clay loam soils, slightly absorbent.
In general, I believe that this tract might well be developed in
the large eight tracts as shown, provided detailed soil absorption tests
show that satisfactory sewage disposal installations can be made. How-
ever, I do not believe any type of approval should be indicated for the
further subdivision into the relatively narrow lots indicated; if such
later division is desired, more study should now be given to a lot lay-
out which would take advantage of the interesting topography and still
probably result in about the same number of ultimate lots. The tract
is ideally suited to the 2 to 4-acre "estate type" -lots and each tract
proposed has adequate building area.
Advent of sanitary sewer in this area is not expected for a long
time, since the policy of both the Village and the Metropolitan Sewer
Board, and the Metro Council has been to delay construction of a Bluff
Creek line. The proposed improvement of Lyman Boulevard will not pose
any difficult problems as to access to the public road.
WDSchoell:sd
Very truly yours,
VILLAGE ENGINEER
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chaphassEn BOX 147, CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 • TELEPHONE 474-8886
June 16, 1972
Village of Chanhassen
Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
TO: Chanhassen Village Council:
In regards to Knollway Estates, there was rebuilding of the
road and ditch last year and at this time I feel that this road
is as good as any other graveled road in the Village.
Sincerely,
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len y rase
Mai Supt.
June 1, 1972
Village of Chanhassen
Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Dear Sir:
As Chairman of the Chanhassen Township Board at the time
when Arnold Ryba was issued a Building Permit in the pro-
posed Knollway Estates, it was the intention that the
roads be dedicated to the Township and be brought up to
Township gravel road standards. After the road had been
brought up to these standards, the Township would have
maintained these roads as were all other Township roads.
Any further improvements, such as blacktopping, would
have required payment by the developer or abutting pro-
perty owners.
Sincerely,
CW
R. B. Lyman
RBL:fc
March 11, 1970
Robert Lindahl
Pleasant Acres
Excelsior, Minnesota 55331
SUBJECT: Knollway Estates
Dear Mr. Lindahl.:
The following is a list of items that scrite type of
action must be taken on before the preliminary ,plat is
prepared:
1. Street names must comply with the app-' oved street
naming and numberixg system.
2. 7.01 Sub C: Names and addresses of the owner and sub-
divider o?the land, and the designer and surbeyer of said plat.
If the subdivider is not the fay owner of the land, the sub-
divider shall submit the writ.tan cons-nt of the fee owner to
the filing of the preliminary plat.
3. A petition for the vacation of the existing road.
4. A recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission.
5. The north end of scenic land. 8.02 Sub b: The arrangement
of streets in new subdivisions shall mak_e__p_rov s on for the
continuation of existing and future streets in adjoining areas.
6. Half streets shall be prohibited. This problem should be
worked out with Mr. Rvba.
7. Easements - At least 12 feet wide centered on read and
side lot lines shall be provided for utilities where necessary. You
should contact Mz.-Schoell, Village Engineer on the necessary
easements that will be require=A-.
The above listed items came up when the sketch plan was presented
at the Planning Commission meeting on March 10, 1970.
The procedure for filing a preliminary plat is outlinedi&n
Ordinance 33.
Sincerely,
Adolph Tessness
Clerk -Administrator
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cc: Mr. Rvba & Mr. Scholer
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CHECK LIST
SKETCH PLAN
X indicates Conformance
0 Indicates Non -Conformance
Name of Subd�vision n/ n LL w,q )4 , ,gas
_ Locationfj() �ci �'�r c; 2-3
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, fhazards or congestion of population.
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Date of preparation, north point, and graphic scale. vz'�" /
xBoundary of proposed subdivision, 1st addition, etc.
/" Location, width and names of all railroad right-of-ways, to a
distance of 100' beyond tract. b
Location, widths and names of all utility right-of-ways, to a
distance of 100' beyond tract. / 4/ A/'tF_-
/a Location, boundaries and names of all parks and other public
open spaces, to a distance of 100' beyond tract. Ala
Location, widths and names of all private and ublic easements
to a distance of 100' beyond the tract. /����,�
Location and names of all section and corporate lines to a
distance of 100' beyond the tract.
Location of all permanent buildings and structures.
Location and size of existing and proposed sewers, water mains,
culverts and other underground facilities to a distance of 1001.
Proposed center line gradients of streets.
NIA Proposed gradients of sewers.
Boundary lines of adjoining unsubdividedtor subdivided land,
within 100', identifying by name and ownership.
Topographic data including contour intervals of 2', water
courses, marshes, rock outcrops and other significant features.
Number of lots in subdivision
Layout, numbers and dimensions of lots to the nearest foot.
Minimum front and side street building set back lines.
Acreage land subdivided. Z
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Provisions for sewage disposal, drain and flood control. /(/o T i
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Present zoning, rP//-Y Residential Industrial Commercial
Complete legal description.
Owner's name and address
Subdivider' s name and address
,_ Surveyor's name and address ,���,Q�r �L�
Designer's name and address�p�
Proposed restrictive covenants.
Source of water supply. ' Pk-7-
Utility Easements - Minimum 20' wide centered on rear and.other
lot lines. Provide easements for deflection points.
Maximum length of cul-de-sac shall be 5001. Minimum ri ht-of-wa
radius of 60' for cul-de-sac. g y
All elevations tied to U.S.G.S. Datum.
Proposed drainage and storm sewer. �' aG1 w /�' -'ale
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Date submitted L-- Z 7 o Date reviewed r j _ 7p
Administrator
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